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The purpose of this survey is to understand how residents, property owners and stakeholders feel about the R.M. of Rockwood as part of our Strategic Planning initiative that is being undertaken by Council.
Council has engaged GovFox Municipal Consulting, an independent consulting firm, to facilitate the Strategic Planning process. Your responses to the following questions are confidential and will help build the Strategic Plan for our community.
The survey should take approximately ten minutes to complete.
Your ideas and input are an important part of our planning process!
Thank you for your time!

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* 1. How many years have you lived in the RM of Rockwood?

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* 2. In what area of the RM of Rockwood do you live?

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* 3. What do you value most about the RM of Rockwood?

  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Rural Lifestyle
Our Location - Proximity to Winnipeg
Adequate Community Centres
Recreation Services & Programs
Access to Municipal Water
Access to Wastewater Services
Small Community Atmosphere
RM Provides Affordable Lifestyle
Adequate Parks & Green Space
Rich Community History
Lower Municipal Taxes Compared to Surrounding Municipalities
Strong Agricultural/Farming Sector
Local Volunteer Fire Department
Great Schools
Commercial Development
Tourist Sites to Attract Visitors
Local Businesses Supported in Rockwood
Community Beautification (Flowers, Signs)
Adequate Day Care Spaces Available
Family Roots/History
Adequate Rink Facilities
Positive Levels of Volunteerism
Professional Municipal Staff
Accessible Municipal Leaders/Council
Community Events & Celebrations
Safe Community
Diverse Urban/Rural Mix
Internet with Private Providers
Good Governance from Council
Employment Opportunities in the Region
Well Maintained Municipal Roads
Regional Partnerships for Large Projects

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* 4. What are some of the areas of improvement you would like to see in the Municipality?

  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Additional Housing for Purchase
Community Beautification
Greater Access to Wastewater
Additional Local Retail (Gas, Groceries, Shops, Etc.)
Additional Tourism/Heritage Sites
Additional Walking/Biking Trails
More Community Engagement
Municipal Growth - Residential
More Seniors' Housing Options
Additional Parks & Playgrounds
Agricultural Sustainability
Improvements to Existing Parks
Community Beautification Projects (Flowers, Signs, Clean Up)
Invest More in Ditching & Drainage
Recreational Facilities & Programs
Well Planned Residential Developments
Strict Enforcement of Local By-Laws (Lot Appearance, Weeds, Etc.)
Climate Change Planning & Natural Resource Protection
More RM Road Improvements
Maintain Essential Infrastructure
Diverse Job Opportunities
Expand Commercial Business Zone
Marketing & Promotion of the RM
Ensure Lagoon Capacity for the Future

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* 5. How often would you use additional services if they were available in the Municipality?

  Daily  Weekly  Monthly  Not Often
Increase Use of Upgraded Community Centres/Halls
Would Support Additional Retail Shops, Restaurants
Would Participate in Additional Recreation Programs
Would Attend More Community Celebrations & Events
Would Use Additional Parks & Trails
Would Support a Local Farmers Market
Would Use or Visit a New Recreation Centre

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* 6. What type of recreation programs would you support/attend in the RM of Rockwood? (Summer and/or Winter).

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* 7. Do you feel municipal services, resources, and funds are distributed fairly throughout the RM?

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* 8. If no, please explain why you feel services, resources and funds are not distributed fairly in the RM

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* 9. What do you like about other rural communities that would benefit the Municipality?

  Would Benefit  Not Important Don't Know
Outdoor Areas for Residents to Gather
Quarry Redevelopment - Parks, Trails, Camping
Organized Recreation Activities for Seniors
Additional Tourism or Visitor Attractions
Additional Community Events & Family Activities
Community Beautification (Flowers, Clean Up, Signs)
Additional Housing Types
Housing Options for Seniors
Enhanced Parks, Gathering Spaces & Community Areas
More Local Retail Shops, Restaurants
Commercial / Industrial Development
Better Promotion to Attract Businesses to RM
Improved Communication & Community Information
Organized Recreation Activities for Youth

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* 10. If applicable, please indicate the name of the community or municipality so we can better understand and explore the ideas further.

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* 11. How often do you use the following communication methods for Municipal information?

  Daily  Weekly  Monthly  Rarely Never
Facebook
R.M. of Rockwood Website
Council Meetings
Talking with Other Community Members
Local & Regional Newspapers
Mailbox Bulletin Boards 
Boards & Committees

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* 12. To assist in keeping our taxes low, are you supportive of reasonable residential growth in the Municipality?

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* 13. If yes, what type of residential growth would you like to see in the RM of Rockwood?

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* 14. If yes, where should residential growth be developed and promoted within Rockwood?

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* 15. Are you supportive of a tax increase to fund additional programs and services in the RM?

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* 16. If you selected "Yes" or "Depends," please tell us which programs or services you believe are most worth investing in.

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* 17. Are you supportive of a tax increase to fund for the following?

  Yes No
Essential Infrastructure (Water & Wastewater)
Business & Economic Development Initiatives
Recreation & Active Living Spaces (Trails, Parks)
Housing & Residential Growth Initiatives
Ditching & Drainage Improvements
Road Improvements
Expanded Recreation and Community Programming
Childcare & Family Support Initiatives
Environmental Stewardship & Natural Area Initiatives
Communication & Community Engagement

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* 18. What would you say are your top priorities for Council and staff to address in the next couple of years? (Please rank the following items from 1 = highest priority and 8 + lowest priority).

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* 19. Does the Council provide enough communication with the community?

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* 20. Have you signed up to receive local information and be alerted in the case of an emergency with "Connect Rockwood"?

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* 21. Have you contacted the RM of Rockwood for a Service Request?

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* 22. If yes, how satisfied were you with the service/response you received?

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* 23. Anything else you would like to add to assist the RM of Rockwood Council and staff in the strategic planning process?

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* 24. If you would like to receive local information and stay alerted in the case of an emergency, please provide your email address to register for "Connect Rockwood" or register online at https://www.rockwood.ca/register-for-connect.

Thank you for taking the time to share your input and ideas!
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