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* 1. Thornapple Township and the Village of Middleville are experiencing growth! Continued growth will affect life styles. Which of the following do you think best describes your view about our community? (Circle one number per line)

  Country Rural Bedroom Community Grand Rapids Suburb Farming Community
As it is now
As you would like
As you believe it will be

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* 2. From the viewpoint of planning for our future, please rank the following items in order of importance to YOU:
(1 – most important        10 – least important)

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* 3. How do you feel about the preservation from development of the following types of land areas?

  Very Important Somewhat Important Not Very Important
Active agricultural lands
Forested / wooded lands
Wetlands / marsh
Riverfront land

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* 4. What is your preference concerning the location of future development of single family housing areas in the community? (1 – most preferred     8 – least favorite)

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* 5. What is your preference concerning location of multiple-family housing (apartments) in the community?
(1 – most preferred   5 – least favorite)

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* 6. Which of the following reasons best explain why you live in or moved to Thornapple Township/Middleville?
(Select up to three reasons)

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* 7. The Township provides “mandated” and “non-mandated” services to our residents. What level of local government involvement would you like to see for each service listed below?

  More Same Less
Assessing (mandated)
Tax collection (mandated)
Record keeping (mandated)
Elections (mandated)
Planning and zoning
Parks and recreation
Fire protection
Ambulance service
Community library
Economic development
Roads
Cemetery
Sewer
Special assessments
Recycling

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* 8. Would you be in favor of allowing a “big box” retailer to locate in Thornapple Township?

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* 9. I prefer small / local business

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* 10. What are your priorities for how your local tax dollars are spent?  (1 as top priority thru 8 as least important)

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* 11. Where do you work?

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* 12. What type of housing do you currently live in?

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* 13. Please share any thoughts or comments you might have concerning planning for the future of our
community:

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* 14. AddressThank you for completing this survey. Your thoughts and comments will add direction to our upcoming strategic planning discussions. The Thornapple Township Board is here to serve you and your needs as well as the needs of future generations. Your completed survey can be dropped off at your Township Hall, 200 E. Main St. or mailed to P.O. Box 459, Middleville, MI 49333 or you may complete the survey online at www.thornapple-twp.org.

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