Morgan Scenario Evaluation Questionairre

About this Questionnaire...
As you take the survey, please note that in many questions, we are not attempting to provide all possible answers but rather trying to highlight the different approaches among the alternative scenarios created from prior public feedback. We want to understand preferences for ideas embodied in the scenarios and build on them to identify a long-term vision for Morgan City.

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Demographics: please tell us a little bit about yourself.

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* 1. Which area do you call home?

Morgan City

Morgan County (outside Morgan City)

Outside Morgan County, but work or own property in Morgan City

Outside Morgan County and do not work in the City or own property in it

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* 2. How long have you lived in the Morgan area?

0-5 years

6-20 years

20+ years

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* 3. How old are you?

Under 18 years

19-29 years

30-44 years

45-65 years

Over 65 years

Morgan Downtown (Commercial and State Street Areas)

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* 4. Which approach do you prefer for commercial/downtown areas with restaurants, shopping, services, and things to do? (select one)

1. Walkable Downtown Scenario: The Commercial Street area is mixed-use, including retail, restaurants, housing, office, entertainment, and commercial. State Street area would continue mostly as auto-oriented commercial/similar to current condition.

2. Re-Imagine State Street Scenario: The State Street area is re-imagined with some commercial areas to continue as is, and other commercial areas to be repurposed as live-work buildings, mixed-use buildings, and riverfront commercial. State Street would slow down in speed and become more pedestrian friendly. Commercial Street area would fill in with 1-2 story retail.

3. Building on Existing Assets Scenario: The Commercial Street area would fill in with retail and commercial. The State Street area would be filled with more auto-oriented commercial use.

Comments:

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* 5. What Commercial Street Area ideas from the three different scenarios are you most excited about? (select up to three)

Trail with seating areas on the north side of Commercial Street

Outdoor dining and parklets (mini outdoor seating/dining areas)

Alley with parking and walking

An active plaza for gatherings and/or entertainment

Mixed-use buildings with more opportunities for housing, dining, and shopping

Pedestrian bridge across railroad tracks to a multi-purpose building, which could operate as an event space

Train/caboose park with historical exhibits and an area to picnic and watch trains

Wider sidewalks

Closing the State Street and Commercial Street intersection and developing new access streets to Commercial Street

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The City is considering an alley behind Commercial Street to improve access and circulation. What is your preference for the alley concept? (select up to two)

An alley that provides additional parking

An alley that provides additional parking, outdoor dining, and sidewalks/outdoor spaces (for existing businesses on Commercial Street)

An alley that offers additional parking, sidewalks, and additional retail and mixed-use buildings

An alley that offers additional parking, sidewalks, and additional street connections to the downtown

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* 7. What State Street Area ideas from the three different scenarios are you most excited about? (select up to three)

Pedestrian street crossings with lights and crosswalks

Additional auto-oriented commercial (i.e. fast-food, mid-box)

Live-work buildings (housing above flexible workspaces)

Riverfront Commercial Uses (restaurants, retail, office, and outdoor gathering places)

Wider sidewalks or paved trails

Mixed-use buildings with housing and flexible business opportunities

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Housing

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* 8. What new housing combination do you prefer? (select one)

1. Walkable Downtown Scenario: Near Commercial Street, new buildings or remodels are encouraged to be vertical mixed-use buildings with housing above. Mobile home units would be relocated within the City, and the remaining area would be used for mixed-use downtown buildings.

2. Re-Imagine State Scenario: All existing residential stays the same; the area south of Commercial Street is developed as a mixture of residential buildings mostly attached. Also, some new State Street buildings are mixed-use, allowing housing on the second floor or behind commercial buildings.

3. Building on Existing Assets Scenario: All existing residential areas stay the same, with some attached housing infill in the remaining vacant lands.

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Streets

The three scenarios explore options for Commercial Street and State Street. Consider the following:

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* 9. Which emphasis do you generally prefer for Commercial Street? (select all that apply)

Close the intersection of Commercial Street and State Street. Develop a new street connection between 400 East and Commercial Street. (Walkable Downtown Scenario)

Close the intersection of Commercial Street and State Street. Develop a new street connection between Industrial Road and Commercial Street. (Re-Imagine Scenario)

The street remains as is. (Building on Existing Assets Scenario)

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* 10. Which roadway strategy do you prefer for State Street? (select all that apply)

No significant new improvements (keeping existing roads and sidewalks)

Add crosswalks and pedestrian lights at key intersections

In downtown areas, reduce travel speeds with traffic calming methods (such as bulb-outs, street trees, etc)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How important is improving local road connections, like completing segments in the current street network and adding bridges where needed? (select one)

Very important

Important

Unimportant

Very unimportant

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* 12. How important is adding sidewalks on key roads within the City? (select one)

Very important

Important

Unimportant

Very unimportant

Trails

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* 13. Which trails would you most like to see developed? (select up to three)

Natural surface trails within the foothills

Natural surface trails within the City

A paved trail connecting a series of parks (called the Emerald Necklace) along the Weber River.

East Canyon Creek trail

Connecting sidewalks within the City

Bike lanes within the City

Separated paved trails within the City

Trail connections to cross existing barriers (freeway, railroad, river)

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Which overall trail concept are you most excited about? (rank 1-4; 1 is most important)

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* 15. Which type of trail are you and your household most likely to use and enjoy? (select one)

Natural surface trails

Bike lanes

Separated paved pathways

City sidewalks

Other (please specify)

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* 16. As you consider the costs of trails, which approach makes the most sense? (select all that apply)

Begin with "low hanging fruit" to take advantage of more immediate, lower-cost opportunities

Develop a phased plan fully realizing trail system preferences over time as grants and other options are available

Support a minimal tax increase for trail development

Don't invest in new trails, just maintain what we have

Other (please specify)

Parks and Recreation

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* 17. Overall, which park option would you prioritize? (select one)

Regional park, new neighborhood park north of I-84 and improve existing parks (Building on Existing Assets Scenario)

Emerald Necklace parks along Weber River, and work with the School and County to enhance the school area and fairgrounds (Walkable Downtown Scenario)

Three new neighborhood parks (Re-Imagine State Street Scenario)

Other (please specify)

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* 18. If a recreation center were to be built in Morgan City, in what area would you like it to be located:

Near downtown

Near the schools

I don't support a recreation center

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Many residents have expressed a desire for a recreation center. How should this be paid for if built? (select all that apply)

User fees

Donor fundraising

Monthly utility bill increases

Minimal tax increase

Apply for grants

Morgan City works with Morgan School District and Morgan County to share the cost

Not willing to pay for it

Other (please specify)

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* 20. As you consider the costs of recreation, which approach makes the most sense? (select all that apply)

Begin with "low hanging fruit" to take advantage of more immediate, lower-cost opportunities (i.e. enhance existing parks/city owned land)

Develop a phased plan fully realizing recreation preferences over time as grants and other options are available.

Acquire new park land when opportunities arise

Don't invest in new parks and recreation; maintain what we have

Other (please specify)

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* 21. What river-related ideas do you support the most? (select up to three)

Fishing pond/park near the river

Paved pathway along the river

Kayak/river surf park along the river

River beach area for wading and swimming

Working with water agencies and landowners to make the river navigable by tube, kayak, etc., within the City

Additional parks along the river

Other (please specify)

Summary Preferences

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* 22. Overall, which scenario do you prefer? (select one)

1. Building on Existing Assets Scenario

2. Re-Imagine Downtown Scenario

3. Walkable Downtown Scenario

No clear preference: I support various ideas from different scenarios.

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* 23. Overall, which scenario provides the best opportunities for our kids and grandkids? (select one)

1. Building on Existing Assets Scenario

2. Re-Imagine Downtown Scenario

3. Walkable Downtown Scenario

No clear preference: I support various ideas from different scenarios.

Additional Comments

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* 24. Are there ideas we missed, or things you'd like to share? If so, please leave your thoughts here.

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Thank you for your interest in the future of Morgan City and for sharing your ideas!