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The purpose of this survey is to understand how residents, property owners and stakeholders feel about the R.M. of Cartier as part of our Strategic Planning initiative that is being undertaken by Council.
Council has engaged GovFox Municipal Consulting, an independent consulting firm, to facilitate the Strategic Planning process. Your responses to the following questions are confidential and will help build the Strategic Plan for our community.
The survey should take approximately ten minutes to complete.
Your ideas and input are an important part of our planning process!
Thank you for your time!

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* 1. How many years have you lived in the R.M. of Cartier?

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* 2. In what area of Cartier do you live?

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* 3. What are the defining characteristics of the R.M. of Cartier?

  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Rural Lifestyle
Our Location - Proximity to Winnipeg
Adequate Community Centres
Recreation Services & Programs
Access to Municipal Water
Access to Wastewater Services
Strong Sense of Community in Cartier
Cartier Provides Affordable Lifestyle
Adequate Parks & Green Space
Rich Community History
Lower Municipal Taxes Compared to Surrounding Municipalities
Strong Agricultural Sector 
Local Volunteer Fire Department
French Immersion School
Commercial Development
Tourist Sites to Attract Visitors
Local Businesses Supported in Cartier
Community Beautification (Flowers, Signs)
Adequate Day Care Spaces Available
MMF Local
Adequate Rink Facilities
Positive Levels of Volunteerism
Professional Municipal Staff
Accessible Municipal Leaders/Council
Community Events & Celebrations
Safe Community
Diverse Urban/Rural Mix
Internet with Private Providers
Good Governance from Council
Employment Opportunities in the Region
Well Maintained Municipal Roads
Regional Partnerships for Large Projects

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* 4. What are some of the areas of improvement you would like to see in the Municipality?

  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Additional Housing for Purchase
Municipality Purchase Land to Manage Development
Access to Wastewater in Lido Plage
Additional Local Retail (Gas, Groceries, Shops, Etc.)
Additional Tourism/Heritage Sites
Additional Walking/Biking Trails
More Community Engagement
Municipal Growth - Residential
More Seniors' Housing Options
Additional Parks & Playgrounds
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Improvements to Existing Parks
Community Beautification Projects (Flowers, Signs, Clean Up)
Invest More in Ditching & Drainage
Explore Natural Gas for Business
Well Planned Residential Developments
Strict Enforcement of Local By-Laws (Lot Appearance, Weeds, Etc.)
Climate Change Planning & Natural Resource Protection
More RM Road Improvements
Maintain Essential Infrastructure
Diverse Job Opportunities
Create Commercial Business Zone
Marketing & Promotion of the RM
Ensure Lagoon Capacity for the Future

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* 5. How often would you use additional services if they were available in the Municipality?

  Daily  Weekly  Monthly  Not Often
Increase Use of Upgraded Community Centres/Halls
Would Support Additional Retail Shops, Restaurants
Would Participate in Additional Recreation Programs
Would Attend More Community Celebrations & Events
Would Use Additional Parks & Trails
Would Support a Local Farmers Market
Would Use or Visit a New Recreation Centre

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* 6. What type of recreation programs would you support/attend in the R.M. of Cartier? (Summer and/or Winter).

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* 7. Do you feel municipal services, resources, and funds are distributed fairly throughout the Municipality?

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* 8. If no, please explain why you feel services, resources and funds are not distributed fairly in the R.M.

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* 9. What do you like about other rural communities that would benefit the Municipality?

  Would Benefit  Not Important Don't Know
Outdoor Areas for Residents to Gather
Multi-Use Community Facility
Organized Recreation Activities for Youth & 55+
Additional Tourist Attractions for Day Trippers
Active Living Options & Walking/Biking Trails
Community Beautification (Flowers, Clean Up, Signs)
Affordable Housing Types
Housing Options for Seniors
Converted Landmarks & Improved Park Areas
More Local Retail Shops, Restaurants
Commercial / Industrial Development
Better Promotion to Attract Businesses to RM
Better Promotion to Prospective Developers
Regular Municipal Newsletters - Digital Format

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* 10. How often do you use the following communication methods for Municipal information?

  Daily  Weekly  Monthly  Rarely Never
Facebook
R.M. of Cartier Website
Council Meetings
Council Connect Notices
Local & Regional Newspapers
Mailbox Bulletin Boards 
Boards & Committees

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* 11. To assist in keeping our taxes low, are you supportive of reasonable residential growth in the Municipality?

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* 12. If yes, what type of residential growth would you like to see in the RM of Cartier?

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* 13. If yes, where should residential growth be developed and promoted within Cartier?

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* 14. Are you supportive of a tax increase to fund additional programs and services in the RM?

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* 15. If you selected "Yes" or "Depends," please tell us which programs or services you believe are most worth investing in.

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* 16. Are you supportive of a tax increase to fund for the following?

  Yes No
Essential Infrastructure (Water & Wastewater)
Land Purchase to Increase Commercial Development
Land Purchase to Increase Residential Development
Recreation & Active Living Spaces (Trails, Parks)
Improved Community Health Centre/Paramedic Station
Multi-Use Community Facility
Ditching & Drainage Improvements
Municipal Recreation Director Position
Communication/Newsletter/Community Engagement

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* 17. What would you say are your top priorities for Council and staff to address in the next couple of years? (Please rank the following items from 1 = highest priority and 8 + lowest priority).

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* 18. Does the Council provide enough communication with the community?

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* 19. Have you signed up to receive local information and be alerted in the case of an emergency with Cartier Connect?

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* 20. Have you contacted the RM of Cartier for a Service Request?

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* 21. If yes, how satisfied were you with the service/response you received?

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* 22. Anything else you would like to add to assist the R.M . of Cartier Council and staff in the strategic planning process?

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* 23. If you would like to receive local information and stay alerted in the case of an emergency, please provide your email address to register for Cartier Connect or register online at http://www.rmofcartier.ca.

Thank you for taking the time to share your input and ideas!
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