Exit Lake View Comprehensive Plan Public Input Survey The City of Lake View, in cooperation with Region XII Council of Governments, is preparing an update to the City of Lake View's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a strategic plan for the growth and development of the city. Part of the planning process includes a public input survey. Completing the following survey will help to identify strengths and weaknesses in the community, as well as what services are most important to local residents. The following survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. None of the information you provide will be used to identify you, this is an anonymous survey.Paper copies of this survey are available at Lake View City Hall. Completed paper copy surveys may be returned to Lake View City Hall or to Region XII COG at the address below. Thank you for your participation. Please direct questions regarding this survey to:Lauren Mortensen, Economic Development PlannerRegion XII Council of GovernmentsP.O. Box 768Carroll, IA 51401lmortensen@region12cog.org712-792-9914 Question Title * 1. Is Lake View your primary residence? Yes No If you answered No, where do you live? Question Title * 2. Are you a seasonal resident of Lake View? Yes No If you answered Yes, where do you live? Question Title * 3. How long have you lived in Lake View? Less than 1 year 1 - 5 years 6 - 10 years 11 - 15 years 16 - 20 years 21 - 25 years 25+ years I do not live in Lake View Question Title * 4. Overall, how satisfied are you with the following governmental services in Lake View: Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Administration (Finance, Mayor and Council, etc) Administration (Finance, Mayor and Council, etc) Very Satisfied Administration (Finance, Mayor and Council, etc) Satisfied Administration (Finance, Mayor and Council, etc) Neutral Administration (Finance, Mayor and Council, etc) Unsatisfied Administration (Finance, Mayor and Council, etc) Very Unsatisfied Ambulance Ambulance Very Satisfied Ambulance Satisfied Ambulance Neutral Ambulance Unsatisfied Ambulance Very Unsatisfied Fire Fire Very Satisfied Fire Satisfied Fire Neutral Fire Unsatisfied Fire Very Unsatisfied Library Library Very Satisfied Library Satisfied Library Neutral Library Unsatisfied Library Very Unsatisfied Parks and Rec Parks and Rec Very Satisfied Parks and Rec Satisfied Parks and Rec Neutral Parks and Rec Unsatisfied Parks and Rec Very Unsatisfied Police Police Very Satisfied Police Satisfied Police Neutral Police Unsatisfied Police Very Unsatisfied Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Very Satisfied Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Satisfied Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Neutral Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Unsatisfied Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Very Unsatisfied Question Title * 5. What governmental services are the most important to you? (Only one answer per column) Most Important Least Important Ambulance Ambulance Most Important Ambulance Ambulance Ambulance Ambulance Ambulance Least Important Fire Fire Most Important Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Least Important Library Library Most Important Library Library Library Library Library Least Important Parks and Rec Parks and Rec Most Important Parks and Rec Parks and Rec Parks and Rec Parks and Rec Parks and Rec Least Important Police Police Most Important Police Police Police Police Police Least Important Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Most Important Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Public Works (Streets, Water, Sewer) Least Important Question Title * 6. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own Rent Question Title * 7. Are you currently looking for a new residence? Yes, in Lake View Yes, Outside of Lake View No Question Title * 8. If you answered "yes outside of Lake View", why are you looking outside of Lake View? Please check all that apply. Lack of Availability Not Enough Quality Homes Moving for Job Opportunities Education Easier Commute Not Looking Outside of Lake View Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Overall, how would you rate the condition of the houses in Lake View? Excellent (nearly all housing units need very little work or improvements) Good (a majority of units need repair of one component, example: roof, siding, or windows) Fair (a majority of units need repair of more than one component, example: roof, siding, or windows) Poor (a majority of units need major repairs) Dilapidated (a majority of units should be demolished) Not Sure Question Title * 10. Do you have the financial resources to maintain and keep up your current property? Yes No Question Title * 11. What type(s) of housing do you think needs to be added, or available, in Lake View (if any)? Please check all that apply. Single Family Residential (up to $149,999 value) Single Family Residential ($150,000 and above) Duplexes Multi-family Apartments Senior Living Facilities Mobile Home Parks No additional Housing Inventory is needed Rehabilitation or Preservation of Existing Housing Units Buildable Lots Question Title * 12. How important are recreational amenities to you and your family? Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not Important Question Title * 13. How often do you or your family members utilize the following recreational amenities (when open if a seasonal amenity) in and around Lake View? Daily 2-4 Times per week 2-4 Times per month Monthly 2-4 Times per year Never Black Hawk Lake Black Hawk Lake Daily Black Hawk Lake 2-4 Times per week Black Hawk Lake 2-4 Times per month Black Hawk Lake Monthly Black Hawk Lake 2-4 Times per year Black Hawk Lake Never Blackhawk State Park Blackhawk State Park Daily Blackhawk State Park 2-4 Times per week Blackhawk State Park 2-4 Times per month Blackhawk State Park Monthly Blackhawk State Park 2-4 Times per year Blackhawk State Park Never Camp Crescent Camp Crescent Daily Camp Crescent 2-4 Times per week Camp Crescent 2-4 Times per month Camp Crescent Monthly Camp Crescent 2-4 Times per year Camp Crescent Never City Parks City Parks Daily City Parks 2-4 Times per week City Parks 2-4 Times per month City Parks Monthly City Parks 2-4 Times per year City Parks Never Library Library Daily Library 2-4 Times per week Library 2-4 Times per month Library Monthly Library 2-4 Times per year Library Never Mini Golf Course Mini Golf Course Daily Mini Golf Course 2-4 Times per week Mini Golf Course 2-4 Times per month Mini Golf Course Monthly Mini Golf Course 2-4 Times per year Mini Golf Course Never Sauk Rail Trail Sauk Rail Trail Daily Sauk Rail Trail 2-4 Times per week Sauk Rail Trail 2-4 Times per month Sauk Rail Trail Monthly Sauk Rail Trail 2-4 Times per year Sauk Rail Trail Never Special Events (Concerts, Farmers Market, Water Carnival, etc.) Special Events (Concerts, Farmers Market, Water Carnival, etc.) Daily Special Events (Concerts, Farmers Market, Water Carnival, etc.) 2-4 Times per week Special Events (Concerts, Farmers Market, Water Carnival, etc.) 2-4 Times per month Special Events (Concerts, Farmers Market, Water Carnival, etc.) Monthly Special Events (Concerts, Farmers Market, Water Carnival, etc.) 2-4 Times per year Special Events (Concerts, Farmers Market, Water Carnival, etc.) Never Splash Pad Splash Pad Daily Splash Pad 2-4 Times per week Splash Pad 2-4 Times per month Splash Pad Monthly Splash Pad 2-4 Times per year Splash Pad Never Question Title * 14. Overall, how satisfied are you with the infrastructure in the City of Lake View? Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied Electrical System Electrical System Very Satisfied Electrical System Satisfied Electrical System Neutral Electrical System Unsatisfied Electrical System Very Unsatisfied Gas Utility Gas Utility Very Satisfied Gas Utility Satisfied Gas Utility Neutral Gas Utility Unsatisfied Gas Utility Very Unsatisfied Sewer Sewer Very Satisfied Sewer Satisfied Sewer Neutral Sewer Unsatisfied Sewer Very Unsatisfied Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Very Satisfied Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Satisfied Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Neutral Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Unsatisfied Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Very Unsatisfied Streets Streets Very Satisfied Streets Satisfied Streets Neutral Streets Unsatisfied Streets Very Unsatisfied Telecommunications (Internet/phone) Telecommunications (Internet/phone) Very Satisfied Telecommunications (Internet/phone) Satisfied Telecommunications (Internet/phone) Neutral Telecommunications (Internet/phone) Unsatisfied Telecommunications (Internet/phone) Very Unsatisfied Television (Cable/satellite) Television (Cable/satellite) Very Satisfied Television (Cable/satellite) Satisfied Television (Cable/satellite) Neutral Television (Cable/satellite) Unsatisfied Television (Cable/satellite) Very Unsatisfied Water Water Very Satisfied Water Satisfied Water Neutral Water Unsatisfied Water Very Unsatisfied Question Title * 15. Please rate how important the following services are to Lake View's existing infrastructure? Very Important Important Not Important Electrical System Electrical System Very Important Electrical System Important Electrical System Not Important Gas Utility Gas Utility Very Important Gas Utility Important Gas Utility Not Important Sewer Sewer Very Important Sewer Important Sewer Not Important Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Very Important Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Important Storm Sewer/Storm Water Drainage Not Important Streets Streets Very Important Streets Important Streets Not Important Telecommunications Telecommunications Very Important Telecommunications Important Telecommunications Not Important Television (Cable, satellite) Television (Cable, satellite) Very Important Television (Cable, satellite) Important Television (Cable, satellite) Not Important Water Water Very Important Water Important Water Not Important Question Title * 16. How often do you shop outside of Lake View? Weekly 2-4 Times Per Month Monthly 2-4 Times Per Year Never Question Title * 17. How often do you shop locally In Lake View? Weekly 2-4 Times Per Month Monthly 2-4 Times Per Year Never Question Title * 18. How often do you use the internet or a catalog to purchase items outside of Lake View? Weekly 2-4 Times Per Month Monthly 2-4 Times Per Year Never Question Title * 19. Why did you choose to live in Lake View? The Community Hometown Close to Family Small Town Location School System Employment Other (please specify) Question Title * 20. In the coming years, what type of development would you like to see in Lake View? Commercial/Retail Industrial/Manufacturing Open Space/Recreational/Trails Housing Government/Institutional Office Space None Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. What type of new businesses does Lake View need in the next 20 years? Small, local businesses "Big-box" retail (Walmart, Target, Kohls, etc.) Convenience/fast-food Service-based commercial (Restaurants, hotels, etc.) Health Services Child Care No economic development Other (please specify) Question Title * 22. What is your vision of Lake View over the next 20 years? Expand Schools Tourist Destination Increased Jobs Increased Retail Increased Restaurants Increased Entertainment Options Increased Recreation Opportunities Other (please specify) Question Title * 23. What challenges/struggles do you face as a resident of Lake View? Quality of Parks Lack of Safe Trails/Sidewalks Road Conditions Having to Travel for Goods and Services Lack of Affordable Housing Lack of Dining, Shopping, & Entertainment Options Lack of Work for Professionals Safety Other (please specify) Question Title * 24. How do you prefer the city to communicate with you? Social Media City Newsletter Newspaper Articles City Website Mail Email Text Messaging Other (please specify) Question Title * 25. Are you male or female? Male Female Prefer Not to Say Question Title * 26. What is your age? Under 18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80 or older Question Title * 27. Please estimate your total household income in 2020? This includes money from jobs; net income from business, farm, or rent; pensions; dividends; interest; social security payments. Less than $20,000 $20,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 or More Prefer not to answer Question Title * 28. What is your level of education? Some High School High School/GED Degree Some College 2 Year - Associates Degree 4 Year - Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Question Title * 29. Thank you for taking time to complete this survey. Please feel free to make any additional comments below. Done