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Big Creek Township

Big Creek Township requests your input on future planning for recreational, housing and economic development as they update the Master and Recreational Plans for 2026. This survey will take a few minutes of your time, but it will help the formation of the Township for years to come!
1.Enter the age of the members of your household, including yourself.
Self
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6
Under 5 years old
5-18 years old
19-25 years old
26-45 years old
46-65 years old
66-75 years old
76+ years old
2.What is your property interest? Mark all that apply.
3.If you are not originally from here, what made you move or buy property here?
4.Should recreational areas be encouraged within the Township?
5.Should residential areas be connected to employment and shopping areas with bike paths, sidewalks, or other non-motorized transportation facilities?
6.What recreational activities and facilities do you enjoy or would you like to have available?
7.Do you support the development of Utility-Scale Solar or Wind Energy Facilities on agricultural land?
8.Over the last 5 years, do you think that the overall condition of our parks has improved?
9.How would you rate the condition of the Township owned facilities?
10.How often do you use the following recreational facilities?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Occasionally
Never
Luzerne Park
Comstock-Nelson Park
Joseph Pillars Park
New Mio Park
Oscoda County Park
Oscoda County Scenic Overlook (M-72)
Mio AuSable Schools (playground/athletic fields)
Mio State Forest Campground
Pond Dr. Access Site
Camp Ten Access Site
Snowmobile and ATV trails
Meadows Campground
Luzerne Trail Camp
Shore to Shore Trail
Luzerne Boardwalk
Rainbow Resort
Big Foot Lodge
Luzerne Express
Pine Acres Campground
Shaynes Place
11.What additional types of recreational programs would you like the Township to offer?
12.What improvements need to be made to the parks?
13.What improvements need to be made to the recreational facilities?
14.Does the Township offer enough recreational programs for adults over the age of 50?
15.Does the Township offer enough recreational programs for youth under the age of 18?
16.Would you support a millage to improve and expand local recreational opportunities (parks, trails, etc.)?
17.Are there seasonal traffic issues in the Township?
18.Will you support a millage only for road improvements?
19.Please rate the following transportation goals:
Not important
Neutral
Important
Maintaining existing roads
Providing more paved roads
Traffic safety (guardrails, crosswalks, intersections, signage, signals, striping)
Paving the shoulders for safer non-automobile travel
Pedestrian trails/sidewalks
Establishing new ATV trails
Establishing new snowmobile trails
Establishing more natural trails
Establishing bicycle trails
Establishing new ski trails
Providing all-inclusive access trails
20.Do you support local financial incentives to attract and retain new jobs and businesses?
21.What types of businesses are missing in the Downtown?
22.What physical improvements need to be made to the Downtown to enhance its appearance to residents and tourists?
23.Should the Township expand commercially?
24.Social districts allow you to have open alcohol within district boundaries. Should this be allowed in an appointed downtown district?
25.Should mobile or temporary business be allowed on public property? (Food trucks, transient sales, pop-up markets, etc.)
26.Are the following economic development concepts important?
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Attract professional service businesses (medical, insurance, etc.)
Attract industrial businesses
Attract additional lodging
Increasing the number of jobs
Attract more workforce
27.What services do you feel are missing?
28.If you were going to open a business today, would you do so here?
29.What is your employment status?
30.Are short-term rentals a problem in residential areas?
31.Do you feel that short-term rentals such as Airbnb or Vrbo should be held to a certain number?
32.Should there be a business permit process for Airbnb or Vrbo rentals?
33.Should there be an annual inspection process for short-term rentals?
34.Should there be an annual inspection process for all rental units?
35.Do you feel any of the following should be pursued when developing housing in the area?
36.Should the municipality find and promote opportunities to encourage an increase in afforable housing?
37.Do you support accessory dwellings (separate small living space on the same property)?
38.Do you support garage apartments?
39.In general, are you satisfied here as a place to live, own property, own a business or visit?
40.Are you aware the Township has a recycling program?
41.Do you use the recycling program?
42.How would you improve the recycling program?
43.Are you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
Fire protection
Emergency medical services
Medical facilities
Recycling
Township clean-up/beautification
Snow removal
Sidewalks
Recreation access
44.How would you rate the overall quality of services provided by the local government?
45.Have you used the Township website for information?
46.Should the Township work collaboratively with surrounding municipalities to provide services and solve issues?
47.Do you feel safe in the community?
48.Do the local public service agencies in your community hold annual events to discuss safety and community preparedness?
49.Did you know to call 911 to dispatch any emergency service?
50.Would you be interested in participating in a workshop about how the 911 Dispatch Center operates?
51.Did you know that you can text 911?
52.Are you aware that your local Fire Department may provide and install smoke alarms and CO2 detectors to residents for free?
53.Are you aware you can purchase 911 address signs at the Township Hall/Treasurer's Office?
54.Do you believe the public service agencies in your community should provide public safety education programs in the local schools?