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Charles City Community Survey
Welcome to the Charles City Community Survey!
Your opportunity for input on Charles City's future awaits...
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1.
What type of
new
restaurant would you be likely to frequent? (Select all that apply.)
Fine Dining
Soup & Sandwich Shop
Sports Bar
Italian Bistro
Brewhouse
Thai Restaurant
Bakery
Fastfood
'Sit Down' restaurant
New restaurants are not needed
Other
If you chose 'Other' above, please insert here the 'Other' type of new restaurant you would most likely frequent.
2.
How would you rate your level of satisfaction with the the following community services?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Community Gardens
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Farmers Market/ Food Cooperative
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Health Services
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Public Library
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Please provide details about the community services that you listed as very satisfied/dissatisfed (even if they were not listed above).
3.
Which of the following potential community facility projects should be pursued? (Check all that apply.)
Develop places/activities for youth
Redevelop the middle school for a new use
Add new senior citizen activities
Remodel the high school
Develop a community center
Develop a new YMCA location
None of the above
Please provide details about potential facility projects that would be highly important to you (even if they were not listed above).
4.
Which of the following potential community recreation projects should be pursued? (Check all that apply.)
Develop a recreation center
Enhance city recreation swimming pool
Enhance YMCA recreation pool
Re-open competition pool at 500 N Grand
Connect/Maintain bike trails network inside and outside of town
Replace Charley Western Trail bridge with traffic/trail bridge
Lighting for Trails/Parks/Sidewalks
Improve city entryways and Grand Ave. corridor
None of the above
Please provide specific details about recreational facility projects that are highly important to you.
5.
How would you rate your level of satisfaction with the following city services?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
City parks & natural areas
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Directional signage to trails, parks, buildings
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Public transit system
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Condition of streets
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Availability of sidewalks
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Please provide details about the city services that are of greatest interest to you (even if they were not listed).
6.
What is your age?
Under 18
18 to 33
34 to 49
50 to 64
65+
7.
Do children under 18 live in your home?
Yes
No
8.
Which of the following government facility projects should be pursued? (Check all that apply.)
Develop a fire station outside of the floodplain
Develop adequate facilities for the Police Department
Renovate or relocate City Hall
Jail reconstruction/remodel
None of the above
Please provide details about community facility projects that are highly important to you (even if not listed above).
9.
How important is it to dedicate resources to addressing the following housing issues?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Emergency home repairs for elderly/disabled/low-income households
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Housing rehabilitation
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
New home construction
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
New/Renovated rental housing for workforce
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Please provide details about potential housing initiatives that are highly important to you (even if they are not listed above).
10.
How would you rate your level of satisfaction with the following emergency services?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Police Protection
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Fire Protection
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Flood Prevention
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Removal of Junk Vehicles and Dilapidated Homes
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
11.
What do you like most about Charles City? (Please be specific.)
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
12.
What method of communication would be most effective in keeping you informed about the progress of planning for the future of Charles City? (Select all that apply.)
Direct mailing
Newspaper
Email
Posters/Flyers in public places
Flyers sent home from school with kids
TV public access channel
Public service announcements
City website
Facebook
Twitter
Public event
Survey results and progress relative to these planning efforts will be posted on the City's website at www.cityofcharlescity.org. Please provide your email address or mailing address here if you would like an invitation for future input opportunities for this planning process.
13.
How important are the following economic development goals?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Develop avenues for students to learn trades (electrician, etc.)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Add new white collar jobs
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Promote small business development/skills
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Improve Internet speeds/access for businesses (expand broadband services)
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Work with property owners to fill vacant storefronts
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Facilitate transfer of businesses from retiring baby boomers to new owners
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Please provide details as desired.
14.
If you could wave a magic wand and change two (2) things about Charles City, what would they be?
Change 1:
Change 2:
Want to help make changes happen? List your contact info here:
15.
If you intend to permanently move out of the Charles City area within the next 5 years, what would change your mind? (Select all that apply.)
I do not intend to move
I do not live in the Charles City area
High paying job
More interesting job
More entertainment options (specify kind below)
Social networking opportunities (specify kind below)
Better housing (specify kind below)
New restaurants (specify kind below: example - Thai, Italian, steakhouse, tap house)
More stores (specify kind below)
Other (please specify below)
Nothing would change my mind
Please provide details for your selection above as desired.
16.
If you would like to be included in the drawing to win a Charles City commemorative pillow and throw, insert your contact information here (name and either phone number, email address, or mailing address).
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