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Pipestone County Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Community Survey
Pipestone County is beginning the process of developing a new Land Use Plan, and we want to hear from the people who live, work, farm, and invest in our communities. This survey will help us better understand your vision for the County’s future, including priorities for growth, development, agriculture, 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
1.
Where do you live?
City of Pipestone
City of Edgerton
City of Holland
City of Hatfield
City of Ruthton
City of Woodstock
City of Ihlen
City of Trosky
City of Jasper
Aetna Township
Altona Township
Burke Township
Eden Township
Elmer Township
Fountain Prairie Township
Grange Township
Gray Township
Osborne Township
Rock Township
Sweet Township
Troy Township
2.
How long have you lived or owned land in Pipestone County?
Less than 5 years
5-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
3.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
4.
How many people live in your Household
1
2
3
4
5
6+
5.
What best describes your household?
Single adult
Couple without children
Family with children
Empty nesters
Other (please specify)
6.
What is your housing situation?
Own my home (city)
Rent my home (city)
Farmstead owner
Mobile/manufactured home
Other (please specify)
7.
Please Rank Pipestone County in the following areas
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Job Availability
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Housing Availability
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Infrastructure
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Local Schools
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
County Parks/Trails
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Social Services Availability
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Availability of High Speed Internet
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Response Time/Availability of EMS/Fire/Police Services
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Local & County Leadership (Formal & Informal)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
8.
What do you value most about Pipestone County? (Choose up to 2)
Rural/Agricultural landscape
Small-town character
Parks and recreation
Family Connections
Local Schools
Affordable Cost of Living
Other (please specify)
Land Use Questions
9.
How important is preserving agricultural land?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
10.
Where should most future residential growth occur?
Within cities
Adjacent to cities
Rural residential areas
No opinion
11.
How concerned are you about the loss of agricultural land to development?
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Neutral
Not concerned
Economic Development Questions
12.
How would you rate Pipestone County's economy?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
13.
To what extent do you support attracting large-scale development projects that create jobs, expand the tax base, or provide new economic opportunities in Pipestone County?
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
14.
What factors should the County consider most when evaluating large-scale development projects? (Select up to 3)
Job creation
Tax revenue generation
Protection of farmland
Protection of natural resources
Compatibility with neighboring land uses
Infrastructure demands (roads, utilities, etc.)
Visual impacts and community character
Property rights
Local economic benefits
Long-term sustainability
Other (please specify)
15.
What is the biggest economic challenge facing the County? (Select up to 2)
Workforce shortages
Housing shortages
Lack of business growth
Limited childcare
Aging population
Infrastructure needs
Other (please specify)
16.
Does your family utilize childcare services?
Yes, in-home provider
Yes, a daycare center
No, we rely on family and friends
No, my family does not have young children
17.
Do you think they are enough childcare services available in Pipestone County?
Yes
No
Housing Questions
18.
How would you rate the availability of housing in Pipestone County?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
19.
Which housing types are most needed? (Select up to 2)
Starter homes
Apartments
Rental housing
Senior housing
Townhomes
Farmsteads/rural housing
20.
Is housing affordability a concern?
Major concern
Moderate concern
Minor concern
Not a concern
21.
Should the county allow additional housing units in rural areas?
Yes
No
No opinion
Transportation & Infrastructure Questions
22.
How would you rate the overall condition of roads in Pipestone County?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
23.
Which transportation investments should be prioritized? (Select up to 2)
County roads and bridges
Sidewalks
Trails
Safety improvements
Freight movement
Other (please specify)
24.
How satisfied are you with broadband internet availability?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
25.
How often do you walk or bike for transportation or recreation?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
26.
What infrastructure issue concerns you most (select up to 2)?
Roads and Bridges
Broadband
Drainage
Water systems
Wastewater systems
Other (please specify)
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Questions
27.
How would you rate parks and recreational opportunities in the county?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
28.
Which recreation improvements would you most like to see? (Select up to 2)
Trails
Campgrounds
Fishing access
Wildlife areas
Community parks
Conservation areas
Recreation programming
Other (please specify)
29.
How important is protecting natural resources?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
30.
What do you see as the most important issues facing natural resources in the area? (Please choose up to 3)
Pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, and bacteria impacting water quality, aquatic life, and recreation
Management of aquatic invasive species
Protecting drinking water supplies from contamination
Protecting groundwater resources
Flood damage reduction and floodplain management
Changing weather patterns, including heavier rainfall events and periods of drought
Erosion along rivers, streams, and drainageways
Maintenance and repair of public drainage systems
Loss of wildlife habitat
Protecting soil health
Development pressures near waterways, wetlands, and sensitive natural areas
Wetland protection, restoration, and conservation
31.
Do you support renewable energy development in Pipestone County?
Strongly support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose
32.
What renewable energy development is most appropriate?
Wind
Solar
Both
Neither
Unsure
33.
How important is preparing for extreme weather events?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Future Priorities Section
34.
What should be the County's highest priority over the next 20 years (Select up to 2)
Preserve agricultural land
Expand housing options
Improve roads and infrastructure
Support economic development
Protect natural resources
Enhance recreation opportunities
Expand broadband access
Guide renewable energy development
Other (please specify)
35.
Overall, how would you rate Pipestone County as a place to live?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
36.
What is one thing Pipestone County should improve over the next 20 years?