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Slayton Comp Plan Update - Community Survey
The City of Slayton is beginning the process of updating its current Land Use Plan, and we want to hear from the people who live, work, farm, and invest in our community. This survey will help us better understand your vision for the City’s future, including priorities for growth, development, housing, and quality of life. The survey will take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete, and your input will help shape the Land Use Plan.
About You Questions
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1.
What best describes your relationship to Slayton?
(Required.)
Resident
Business Owner
Employee (work in Slayton)
Student
Murray County Resident (Outside the City of Slayton)
Other (please specify)
2.
How long have you lived in Slayton?
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
3.
Overall, how would you rate Slayton as a place to live?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
4.
What do you value most about Slayton? (Choose up to 2)
Small-town atmosphere
Schools
Parks, Trails, and Recreation Opportunities
Safety
Healthcare services
Community events
Housing affordability
Downtown businesses
Other (please specify)
5.
How optimistic are you about Slayton's future?
Very Optimistic
Somewhat Optimistic
Neutral
Somewhat Pessimistic
Very Pessimistic
Housing Questions
6.
Which housing needs are most important for Slayton over the next 10-20 years? (Select up to 2)
Starter homes
Senior housing
Apartments
Townhomes/twin homes
Single-family homes
Assisted living
Housing rehabilitation efforts
7.
Do you believe Slayton currently has enough housing choices?
Yes
No
Unsure
Economic Vitality Questions
8.
What should be the City's highest economic development priority?(Choose up to 2)
Downtown revitalization
Attracting new businesses
Supporting existing businesses
Industrial development
Tourism and recreation
Workforce attraction
Housing development
Entrepreneurship/small business support
9.
How would you rate Downtown Slayton?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
10.
What improvements would you most like to see in Downtown Slayton? (Select up to 2)
Additional restaurants or cafés
More community events and festivals
Building renovations and façade improvements
More housing opportunities in or near downtown
Streetscape improvements (landscaping, benches, lighting, etc.)
Better pedestrian crossings and sidewalks
Public gathering spaces
Public art and beautification
Attraction of new businesses
Active Living Questions
11.
How would you rate the following?
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Sidewalks
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Street conditions
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Pedestrian safety
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Accessibility for all ages and abilities
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
12.
What transportation improvements should receive the highest priority? (Select up to 2)
Sidewalk gap completion
Downtown walkability
Highway crossing improvements
Sidewalk & Trail expansion facilities
Accessibility improvements
13.
How important is it for Slayton to continue investing in Active Living initiatives such as sidewalks, trails, bike routes, and Safe Routes to School?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Parks & Recreation Questions
14.
How often do you use Slayton's parks, trails, or recreation facilities?
Weekly
Monthly
A few times per year
Rarely
Never
15.
What park or recreation improvements would you most like to see? (Choose up to 2)
Walking trails
Playground improvements
Pickleball courts
Community events
Outdoor fitness equipment
Natural areas/open space
Dog park
Additional park amenities
Other (please specify)
16.
Which community facilities are most important to you? (Select up to 2)
Schools
Library
Healthcare facilities
Public safety services
Community center
Parks
Aquatic center
Fairgrounds
Airport
Infrastructure Questions
17.
How would you rate the following public services and utilities?
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Drinking water service
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Wastewater (sewer) service
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Stormwater drainage
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Street maintenance
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Snow removal
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Internet/broadband availability
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Electric utility service
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
18.
Looking ahead, which utility or infrastructure investment would most improve quality of life in Slayton? (Select up to 2)
Street improvements
Expanded sidewalks and trails
Better stormwater drainage
Water system upgrades
Sewer system upgrades
Expanded broadband/high-speed internet
Community facilities improvements
Other (please specify)
19.
When considering future City investments, which of the following should receive the greatest emphasis? (Select up to 2)
Maintaining existing infrastructure
Expanding infrastructure to support growth
Improving parks and recreation amenities
Improving transportation and mobility
Revitalizing downtown
Supporting housing development
Land Use & Growth Questions
20.
What type of growth would you like to see in Slayton over the next 20 years?
Limited growth
Moderate growth
Significant growth
Maintain current size
21.
What should be the City's highest land use priority?
New housing development
Downtown reinvestment
Industrial growth
Parks and open spaces
Neighborhood improvements
Infill/redevelopment
22.
If the City could accomplish only ONE major project over the next 10 years, what should it be?
Current Progress,
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