ALGONA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY SURVEY

A comprehensive plan is a long-range plan for determining a community’s vision and goals and can guide development, growth, services, and preservation. The purpose of this survey is to explore the ideas, perceptions, and input from the community. This plan will help develop policies and guidelines for future efforts. The final plan will help coordinate goals to create one cohesive community.

This survey is completely voluntary and is an important factor to inform the final document. All responses are completely anonymous and will not be shared publicly in an identifiable manner. (Estimated time to complete: 10-15 minutes)

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* 1. What are your primary reason(s) for choosing Algona as your city of residence (Select up to 3)?

Family or spouse

Work

Proximity to friends/Know people

Quality of life/Local amenities

Cost of living/Affordability

Location

Safe/Low crime

Local culture

Size/Rural living

School district

Availability of services/Meet living needs

I live outside of town

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you live outside of Algona, why do you visit town?

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* 3. What are two (2) things you like about the community?

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* 4. If you could change two (2) things about the community, what would they be?

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* 5. OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES: Please rate your overall satisfaction with the quality of community services for each item.

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Disatisfied	Very Dissatisfied
Police services	Police services Very Satisfied	Police services Satisfied	Police services Neutral	Police services Disatisfied	Police services Very Dissatisfied
Fire services	Fire services Very Satisfied	Fire services Satisfied	Fire services Neutral	Fire services Disatisfied	Fire services Very Dissatisfied
Sewer services	Sewer services Very Satisfied	Sewer services Satisfied	Sewer services Neutral	Sewer services Disatisfied	Sewer services Very Dissatisfied
Library services	Library services Very Satisfied	Library services Satisfied	Library services Neutral	Library services Disatisfied	Library services Very Dissatisfied
City hall services	City hall services Very Satisfied	City hall services Satisfied	City hall services Neutral	City hall services Disatisfied	City hall services Very Dissatisfied
Parks and recreation	Parks and recreation Very Satisfied	Parks and recreation Satisfied	Parks and recreation Neutral	Parks and recreation Disatisfied	Parks and recreation Very Dissatisfied
Condition of city streets	Condition of city streets Very Satisfied	Condition of city streets Satisfied	Condition of city streets Neutral	Condition of city streets Disatisfied	Condition of city streets Very Dissatisfied
Condition of city sidewalks	Condition of city sidewalks Very Satisfied	Condition of city sidewalks Satisfied	Condition of city sidewalks Neutral	Condition of city sidewalks Disatisfied	Condition of city sidewalks Very Dissatisfied
Condition city cemeteries	Condition city cemeteries Very Satisfied	Condition city cemeteries Satisfied	Condition city cemeteries Neutral	Condition city cemeteries Disatisfied	Condition city cemeteries Very Dissatisfied
Enforcement of city nuisance ordinances	Enforcement of city nuisance ordinances Very Satisfied	Enforcement of city nuisance ordinances Satisfied	Enforcement of city nuisance ordinances Neutral	Enforcement of city nuisance ordinances Disatisfied	Enforcement of city nuisance ordinances Very Dissatisfied
Enforcement of city zoning ordinance	Enforcement of city zoning ordinance Very Satisfied	Enforcement of city zoning ordinance Satisfied	Enforcement of city zoning ordinance Neutral	Enforcement of city zoning ordinance Disatisfied	Enforcement of city zoning ordinance Very Dissatisfied

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* 6. POTENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE & AMENITIES IMPROVEMENTS: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the community?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	No Opinion
Developing new or connecting bike/walking trails	Developing new or connecting bike/walking trails Very Important	Developing new or connecting bike/walking trails Somewhat Important	Developing new or connecting bike/walking trails Not Important	Developing new or connecting bike/walking trails No Opinion
Aesthetics/beautification of entrance ways into town	Aesthetics/beautification of entrance ways into town Very Important	Aesthetics/beautification of entrance ways into town Somewhat Important	Aesthetics/beautification of entrance ways into town Not Important	Aesthetics/beautification of entrance ways into town No Opinion
Improve current streets (specify in comments)	Improve current streets (specify in comments) Very Important	Improve current streets (specify in comments) Somewhat Important	Improve current streets (specify in comments) Not Important	Improve current streets (specify in comments) No Opinion
Public lighting for parks, trails, and sidewalks for usability and safety	Public lighting for parks, trails, and sidewalks for usability and safety Very Important	Public lighting for parks, trails, and sidewalks for usability and safety Somewhat Important	Public lighting for parks, trails, and sidewalks for usability and safety Not Important	Public lighting for parks, trails, and sidewalks for usability and safety No Opinion
Youth recreation complexes/amenities	Youth recreation complexes/amenities Very Important	Youth recreation complexes/amenities Somewhat Important	Youth recreation complexes/amenities Not Important	Youth recreation complexes/amenities No Opinion
Senior amenities	Senior amenities Very Important	Senior amenities Somewhat Important	Senior amenities Not Important	Senior amenities No Opinion

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* 7. YOUTH AMENITIES: Please rank how well the needs for youth amenities and recreation opportunities are being met (1 needs not being met at all; 5 needs being fully met).

If any, where are there gaps in meeting the needs for youth amenities and recreation opportunities?

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* 8. UNDERUTILIZED RESOURCES AND AMENITIES: Are there any underutilized resources or attractions in the community? Please specify.

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* 9. POTENTIAL HOUSING IMPROVEMENT AREAS: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the community?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	No Opinion
Rehabilitate existing housing	Rehabilitate existing housing Very Important	Rehabilitate existing housing Somewhat Important	Rehabilitate existing housing Not Important	Rehabilitate existing housing No Opinion
Emergency home repair assistance	Emergency home repair assistance Very Important	Emergency home repair assistance Somewhat Important	Emergency home repair assistance Not Important	Emergency home repair assistance No Opinion
Increase availability of owner-occupied housing	Increase availability of owner-occupied housing Very Important	Increase availability of owner-occupied housing Somewhat Important	Increase availability of owner-occupied housing Not Important	Increase availability of owner-occupied housing No Opinion
Increase availability of rental housing	Increase availability of rental housing Very Important	Increase availability of rental housing Somewhat Important	Increase availability of rental housing Not Important	Increase availability of rental housing No Opinion
Increase availability of senior housing	Increase availability of senior housing Very Important	Increase availability of senior housing Somewhat Important	Increase availability of senior housing Not Important	Increase availability of senior housing No Opinion
Increase availability of housing stock for first-time home-buyers	Increase availability of housing stock for first-time home-buyers Very Important	Increase availability of housing stock for first-time home-buyers Somewhat Important	Increase availability of housing stock for first-time home-buyers Not Important	Increase availability of housing stock for first-time home-buyers No Opinion
Land available for development	Land available for development Very Important	Land available for development Somewhat Important	Land available for development Not Important	Land available for development No Opinion

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* 10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the community?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	No Opinion
Availability of retail	Availability of retail Very Important	Availability of retail Somewhat Important	Availability of retail Not Important	Availability of retail No Opinion
Availability of professional services	Availability of professional services Very Important	Availability of professional services Somewhat Important	Availability of professional services Not Important	Availability of professional services No Opinion
Students learning trades (ex: electrician)	Students learning trades (ex: electrician) Very Important	Students learning trades (ex: electrician) Somewhat Important	Students learning trades (ex: electrician) Not Important	Students learning trades (ex: electrician) No Opinion
Workforce recruitment	Workforce recruitment Very Important	Workforce recruitment Somewhat Important	Workforce recruitment Not Important	Workforce recruitment No Opinion
Develop/Improve small business skills	Develop/Improve small business skills Very Important	Develop/Improve small business skills Somewhat Important	Develop/Improve small business skills Not Important	Develop/Improve small business skills No Opinion
Fill vacant storefronts	Fill vacant storefronts Very Important	Fill vacant storefronts Somewhat Important	Fill vacant storefronts Not Important	Fill vacant storefronts No Opinion
Retiring business owners transferring ownership	Retiring business owners transferring ownership Very Important	Retiring business owners transferring ownership Somewhat Important	Retiring business owners transferring ownership Not Important	Retiring business owners transferring ownership No Opinion
Additional daycare service providers	Additional daycare service providers Very Important	Additional daycare service providers Somewhat Important	Additional daycare service providers Not Important	Additional daycare service providers No Opinion
Expanding existing businesses	Expanding existing businesses Very Important	Expanding existing businesses Somewhat Important	Expanding existing businesses Not Important	Expanding existing businesses No Opinion
Industrial development	Industrial development Very Important	Industrial development Somewhat Important	Industrial development Not Important	Industrial development No Opinion

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* 11. RETAIL: In your opinion, what type of new or additional retail does the community need that you would likely spend at least $100 at in a given year (Select all that apply)?

Variety/Department store

Pharmacy

Clothing store

Grocery store

Boutique/Gift shop

Farm supply

Household goods store

Restaurant

Hardware store

Bar/Brewery

Additional retail stores not needed

Please add any "Other" type of new retail you would most likely frequent regularly.

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* 12. DOWNTOWN: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the downtown district?

	Very Important	Important	Not Important	No opinion
Activity downtown	Activity downtown Very Important	Activity downtown Important	Activity downtown Not Important	Activity downtown No opinion
Business mix	Business mix Very Important	Business mix Important	Business mix Not Important	Business mix No opinion
Buildings conditions	Buildings conditions Very Important	Buildings conditions Important	Buildings conditions Not Important	Buildings conditions No opinion
Aesthetics	Aesthetics Very Important	Aesthetics Important	Aesthetics Not Important	Aesthetics No opinion
Improving pedestrian/bike friendliness	Improving pedestrian/bike friendliness Very Important	Improving pedestrian/bike friendliness Important	Improving pedestrian/bike friendliness Not Important	Improving pedestrian/bike friendliness No opinion

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* 13. What should be the highest priority for the the community in the next 3-5 years?

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* 14. Do you currently work inside or outside of Algona city limits?

I work outside of the community

I work inside of the community

I currently am not employed

I am retired

I am a student

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* 15. What industry do you work in?

Farming

Government/Non-Profit

Education

Construction/Trades (e.g. plumbing, electrician, etc.)

Healthcare

Office/Professional Services

Retail

Manufacturing

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Do you rent or own your place of residence?

Rent

Own

Rent-to-Own

Live with parents (for rent or free)

Live with grown children (for rent or free)

Live with partner (for rent or free)

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Do children under 18 live in your home?

Yes

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* 18. How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 19. What is your sex?

Male

Female

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* 20. What is the total annual income of all residents living in your household?

Under $25,000

Between $25,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $199,999

Between, $200,000 and $499,999

Over $500,000

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* 21. What is your race?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Another race

Prefer not to answer

ALGONA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY SURVEY

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* 1. What are your primary reason(s) for choosing Algona as your city of residence (Select up to 3)?

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* 2. If you live outside of Algona, why do you visit town?

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* 3. What are two (2) things you like about the community?

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* 4. If you could change two (2) things about the community, what would they be?

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* 5. OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES: Please rate your overall satisfaction with the quality of community services for each item.

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* 6. POTENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE & AMENITIES IMPROVEMENTS: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the community?

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* 7. YOUTH AMENITIES: Please rank how well the needs for youth amenities and recreation opportunities are being met (1 needs not being met at all; 5 needs being fully met).

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* 8. UNDERUTILIZED RESOURCES AND AMENITIES: Are there any underutilized resources or attractions in the community? Please specify.

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* 9. POTENTIAL HOUSING IMPROVEMENT AREAS: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the community?

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* 10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the community?

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* 11. RETAIL: In your opinion, what type of new or additional retail does the community need that you would likely spend at least $100 at in a given year (Select all that apply)?

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* 12. DOWNTOWN: How important is it to dedicate new or additional resources to address the following in the downtown district?

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* 13. What should be the highest priority for the the community in the next 3-5 years?

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* 14. Do you currently work inside or outside of Algona city limits?

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* 15. What industry do you work in?

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* 16. Do you rent or own your place of residence?

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* 17. Do children under 18 live in your home?

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* 18. How old are you?

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* 19. What is your sex?

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* 20. What is the total annual income of all residents living in your household?

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* 21. What is your race?

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* 22. Please provide any additional comments that you might have in regards to the future of the community.