Beach Strategic Planning Community Survey - March 2023

Purpose of this Survey

The City of Beach is updating its Strategic Plan for another three years.

All residents are invited and encouraged to participate in this survey. All answers are anonymous and will provide critical insights and direction toward updating the community's Strategic Plan. Please submit your answers by 5:00 PM (MDT) on Friday, March 31, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Jason Matthews, JM Strategies LLC, at (701) 471-0311 or at jason@jmstrategies.net.

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* 1. Please select up to three things you MOST LIKE about living in Beach. (Click THREE choices.)

Affordability and cost of living

City services

Community events and activities

Employment opportunities

Grew up here and/or have family and friends living in the area

Health care providers

Local stores, dining, and shopping options

Location

Recreational amenities

Safe and peaceful community

Schools

Small town environment and sense of commuity

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What three things are most important to you and/or your family when it comes to quality of life in Beach? (Click THREE choices.)

Affordability and cost of living

Childcare

City services

Community appearance

Community events and activities

Employment opportunities

Housing

Range of local businesses

Parks and recreational amenities

Public safety

Schools

Other (please specify)

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* 3. In comparison to three years ago, how would you describe the overall quality of life here in Beach?

Excellent

Good

Average

Fair

Poor

Unsure

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* 4. What word or phrase would you use to describe Beach to others?

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* 5. How well does Beach meet your expectations in the following areas?

	Exceeds Expectations	Meets Our Needs	Improvements are Necessary	Serious Problems Exist	No Opinion
Affordability and cost of living	Affordability and cost of living Exceeds Expectations	Affordability and cost of living Meets Our Needs	Affordability and cost of living Improvements are Necessary	Affordability and cost of living Serious Problems Exist	Affordability and cost of living No Opinion
Public schools	Public schools Exceeds Expectations	Public schools Meets Our Needs	Public schools Improvements are Necessary	Public schools Serious Problems Exist	Public schools No Opinion
Availability of housing	Availability of housing Exceeds Expectations	Availability of housing Meets Our Needs	Availability of housing Improvements are Necessary	Availability of housing Serious Problems Exist	Availability of housing No Opinion
Overall condition of housing inventory	Overall condition of housing inventory Exceeds Expectations	Overall condition of housing inventory Meets Our Needs	Overall condition of housing inventory Improvements are Necessary	Overall condition of housing inventory Serious Problems Exist	Overall condition of housing inventory No Opinion
City streets and infrastructure	City streets and infrastructure Exceeds Expectations	City streets and infrastructure Meets Our Needs	City streets and infrastructure Improvements are Necessary	City streets and infrastructure Serious Problems Exist	City streets and infrastructure No Opinion
Overall appearance of the city	Overall appearance of the city Exceeds Expectations	Overall appearance of the city Meets Our Needs	Overall appearance of the city Improvements are Necessary	Overall appearance of the city Serious Problems Exist	Overall appearance of the city No Opinion
Access to health care services	Access to health care services Exceeds Expectations	Access to health care services Meets Our Needs	Access to health care services Improvements are Necessary	Access to health care services Serious Problems Exist	Access to health care services No Opinion
Utilities	Utilities Exceeds Expectations	Utilities Meets Our Needs	Utilities Improvements are Necessary	Utilities Serious Problems Exist	Utilities No Opinion
Cell phone service	Cell phone service Exceeds Expectations	Cell phone service Meets Our Needs	Cell phone service Improvements are Necessary	Cell phone service Serious Problems Exist	Cell phone service No Opinion
Internet services	Internet services Exceeds Expectations	Internet services Meets Our Needs	Internet services Improvements are Necessary	Internet services Serious Problems Exist	Internet services No Opinion
Police, fire, and emergency services	Police, fire, and emergency services Exceeds Expectations	Police, fire, and emergency services Meets Our Needs	Police, fire, and emergency services Improvements are Necessary	Police, fire, and emergency services Serious Problems Exist	Police, fire, and emergency services No Opinion
Quality of parks and recreational opportunities	Quality of parks and recreational opportunities Exceeds Expectations	Quality of parks and recreational opportunities Meets Our Needs	Quality of parks and recreational opportunities Improvements are Necessary	Quality of parks and recreational opportunities Serious Problems Exist	Quality of parks and recreational opportunities No Opinion
Availability of local businesses to meet basic needs	Availability of local businesses to meet basic needs Exceeds Expectations	Availability of local businesses to meet basic needs Meets Our Needs	Availability of local businesses to meet basic needs Improvements are Necessary	Availability of local businesses to meet basic needs Serious Problems Exist	Availability of local businesses to meet basic needs No Opinion
Entertainment and dining	Entertainment and dining Exceeds Expectations	Entertainment and dining Meets Our Needs	Entertainment and dining Improvements are Necessary	Entertainment and dining Serious Problems Exist	Entertainment and dining No Opinion
Arts and cultural programs	Arts and cultural programs Exceeds Expectations	Arts and cultural programs Meets Our Needs	Arts and cultural programs Improvements are Necessary	Arts and cultural programs Serious Problems Exist	Arts and cultural programs No Opinion
Activities and things to do for all ages	Activities and things to do for all ages Exceeds Expectations	Activities and things to do for all ages Meets Our Needs	Activities and things to do for all ages Improvements are Necessary	Activities and things to do for all ages Serious Problems Exist	Activities and things to do for all ages No Opinion
Employment opportunities for all income levels	Employment opportunities for all income levels Exceeds Expectations	Employment opportunities for all income levels Meets Our Needs	Employment opportunities for all income levels Improvements are Necessary	Employment opportunities for all income levels Serious Problems Exist	Employment opportunities for all income levels No Opinion
City services	City services Exceeds Expectations	City services Meets Our Needs	City services Improvements are Necessary	City services Serious Problems Exist	City services No Opinion
Community leadership	Community leadership Exceeds Expectations	Community leadership Meets Our Needs	Community leadership Improvements are Necessary	Community leadership Serious Problems Exist	Community leadership No Opinion

Please share any additional comments.

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* 6. How likely are you to...

	Very Likely	Somewhat Likely	Not Likely
Recommend Beach as a place to live	Recommend Beach as a place to live Very Likely	Recommend Beach as a place to live Somewhat Likely	Recommend Beach as a place to live Not Likely
Recommend Beach as a place to visit	Recommend Beach as a place to visit Very Likely	Recommend Beach as a place to visit Somewhat Likely	Recommend Beach as a place to visit Not Likely
Recommend Beach as a place to start a business	Recommend Beach as a place to start a business Very Likely	Recommend Beach as a place to start a business Somewhat Likely	Recommend Beach as a place to start a business Not Likely
Relocate outside of Beach	Relocate outside of Beach Very Likely	Relocate outside of Beach Somewhat Likely	Relocate outside of Beach Not Likely

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* 7. If you indicated that you are somewhat likely or very likely to relocate out of Beach, please provide your reasoning below.

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* 8. Please grade how you think the City of Beach has done in implementing the following Strategic Initiatives from the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.

	A - Excellent	B - Above Average	C - Average	D- Below Average	F - Failure	Incomplete	Unsure
Enhancing the city’s appearance	Enhancing the city’s appearance A - Excellent	Enhancing the city’s appearance B - Above Average	Enhancing the city’s appearance C - Average	Enhancing the city’s appearance D- Below Average	Enhancing the city’s appearance F - Failure	Enhancing the city’s appearance Incomplete	Enhancing the city’s appearance Unsure
Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure	Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure A - Excellent	Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure B - Above Average	Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure C - Average	Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure D- Below Average	Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure F - Failure	Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure Incomplete	Improving city streets and update critical infrastructure Unsure
Improving Beach’s quality of life and place	Improving Beach’s quality of life and place A - Excellent	Improving Beach’s quality of life and place B - Above Average	Improving Beach’s quality of life and place C - Average	Improving Beach’s quality of life and place D- Below Average	Improving Beach’s quality of life and place F - Failure	Improving Beach’s quality of life and place Incomplete	Improving Beach’s quality of life and place Unsure
Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses	Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses A - Excellent	Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses B - Above Average	Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses C - Average	Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses D- Below Average	Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses F - Failure	Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses Incomplete	Improving business development and growth efforts to attract new investment and businesses Unsure
Providing support to retain businesses	Providing support to retain businesses A - Excellent	Providing support to retain businesses B - Above Average	Providing support to retain businesses C - Average	Providing support to retain businesses D- Below Average	Providing support to retain businesses F - Failure	Providing support to retain businesses Incomplete	Providing support to retain businesses Unsure
Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists A - Excellent	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists B - Above Average	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists C - Average	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists D- Below Average	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists F - Failure	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists Incomplete	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists Unsure
Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being A - Excellent	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being B - Above Average	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being C - Average	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being D- Below Average	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being F - Failure	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being Incomplete	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement among residents and groups that contribute to Beach’s overall social well being Unsure

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* 9. Please select the answer that best describes your opinion regarding the importance and relevance of each of the following Strategic Initiatives as defined in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Enhancing the appearance of Beach	Enhancing the appearance of Beach Very Important	Enhancing the appearance of Beach Important	Enhancing the appearance of Beach Somewhat Important	Enhancing the appearance of Beach Not Important
Improving streets and updating critical infrastructure	Improving streets and updating critical infrastructure Very Important	Improving streets and updating critical infrastructure Important	Improving streets and updating critical infrastructure Somewhat Important	Improving streets and updating critical infrastructure Not Important
Improving Beach's quality of life and place	Improving Beach's quality of life and place Very Important	Improving Beach's quality of life and place Important	Improving Beach's quality of life and place Somewhat Important	Improving Beach's quality of life and place Not Important
Improving business development and growth efforts	Improving business development and growth efforts Very Important	Improving business development and growth efforts Important	Improving business development and growth efforts Somewhat Important	Improving business development and growth efforts Not Important
Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists Very Important	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists Important	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists Somewhat Important	Branding Beach as a destination for visitors and tourists Not Important
Promoting and supporting greater community involvement to enhance Beach's overall social well being	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement to enhance Beach's overall social well being Very Important	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement to enhance Beach's overall social well being Important	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement to enhance Beach's overall social well being Somewhat Important	Promoting and supporting greater community involvement to enhance Beach's overall social well being Not Important

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* 10. Please finish this sentence: "I hope Beach will CONTINUE to..."

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* 11. Please finish this sentence: "I hope Beach would STOP..."

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* 12. Please select what you think should be Beach's top THREE priorities for the next three years. (Select THREE options.)

Affordable Housing

Business Growth, Retention, and Economic Development

Childcare

Community Beautification

Community Events

Maintaining and Improving Streets and Critical Infrastructure

Making Beach a Destination for Visitors and Tourists

Parks and Recreation

Public Safety

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How do you prefer to receive information about what is happening in Beach and from local government? (Click on all that apply.)

City App

City Website

Email or E-Newsletter

Facebook

Newspaper: 'Golden Valley News'

In-Person Events

Mailings

Text Message Notifications

Utility Bill Insert

Other (please specify)

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* 14. How long have you lived in Beach?

Less than 12 months

1 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 19 years

20 or more years

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* 15. Do you own or rent your home in Beach?

Own

Rent

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* 16. Do you have children 18 years of age or younger in your household?

Yes

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* 17. Where do you work?

Beach

Neighboring Rural Community

Dickinson

Glendive

Work from Home

Retired

Not Currently Working

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Do you own a business in Beach?

Yes

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* 19. Please select the age range that best captures your age.

18 - 29

30 - 49

50 - 64

65 or older

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* 20. What is your gender?

Female

Male

N/A

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* 21. What is the highest level of education you have attained?

High School or GED

Some College

Professional and/or Special Certification

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate and/or Master's Degree or Higher

N/A

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* 1. Please select up to three things you MOST LIKE about living in Beach. (Click THREE choices.)

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* 2. What three things are most important to you and/or your family when it comes to quality of life in Beach? (Click THREE choices.)

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* 3. In comparison to three years ago, how would you describe the overall quality of life here in Beach?

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* 4. What word or phrase would you use to describe Beach to others?

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* 5. How well does Beach meet your expectations in the following areas?

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* 6. How likely are you to...

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* 7. If you indicated that you are somewhat likely or very likely to relocate out of Beach, please provide your reasoning below.

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* 8. Please grade how you think the City of Beach has done in implementing the following Strategic Initiatives from the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.

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* 9. Please select the answer that best describes your opinion regarding the importance and relevance of each of the following Strategic Initiatives as defined in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan.

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* 10. Please finish this sentence: "I hope Beach will CONTINUE to..."

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* 11. Please finish this sentence: "I hope Beach would STOP..."

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* 12. Please select what you think should be Beach's top THREE priorities for the next three years. (Select THREE options.)

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* 13. How do you prefer to receive information about what is happening in Beach and from local government? (Click on all that apply.)

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* 14. How long have you lived in Beach?

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* 15. Do you own or rent your home in Beach?

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* 16. Do you have children 18 years of age or younger in your household?

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* 17. Where do you work?

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* 18. Do you own a business in Beach?

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* 19. Please select the age range that best captures your age.

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* 20. What is your gender?

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* 21. What is the highest level of education you have attained?

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* 22. Please share any additional thoughts or comments.