Melcher-Dallas Community Survey

Instructions: Please answer the following questions honestly and completely. The survey is meant to be anonymous and we do not need your name or address. Aggregate answers will aid in the creation of a comprehensive plan for Melcher-Dallas, so please provide your input! Thank you.

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* 1. Please indicate from the following 9 topics the 3 most important for the city to address in the Comprehensive Plan. (Rank 1-3, 1 being most important.)

Land Use: How land is utilized, such as agriculture, residential, commercial, industrial, etc.

Agriculture/Natural Resources: Managing natural resources and agriculture.

Housing: The affordability, quality, and availability of single-family and multi-family homes, apartments, etc.

Transportation: Maximize mobility, reduce congestion, conserve fuel, improve air quality, etc.

Public Infrastructure: Current and future public utilities and infrastructure such as a sanitary sewer, storm water management, water supply, etc.

Economic Development: All aspects of economic development, including diverse employment and business opportunities, access to training, promotion of businesses, etc.

Quality of life: Resources and amenities to meet the needs of all citizens, including childcare, recreation, etc.

Community Facilities: Policies and programs to assist future development of educational facilities, health care facilities, law enforcement, fire protection, libraries, etc.

Hazards: The identification and mitigation of natural and man-made hazards that have the greatest potential to impact the city.

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* 2. Briefly tell us why you chose your rankings in Question 1?

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* 3. In your opinion, how important are the following factors to the Melcher-Dallas community? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Somewhat Unimportant	Unimportant	Very Unimportant	Don't Know
Location and Convenience	Location and Convenience Very Important	Location and Convenience Important	Location and Convenience Somewhat Important	Location and Convenience Somewhat Unimportant	Location and Convenience Unimportant	Location and Convenience Very Unimportant	Location and Convenience Don't Know
Proximity to Work	Proximity to Work Very Important	Proximity to Work Important	Proximity to Work Somewhat Important	Proximity to Work Somewhat Unimportant	Proximity to Work Unimportant	Proximity to Work Very Unimportant	Proximity to Work Don't Know
Ease of Commute to Work	Ease of Commute to Work Very Important	Ease of Commute to Work Important	Ease of Commute to Work Somewhat Important	Ease of Commute to Work Somewhat Unimportant	Ease of Commute to Work Unimportant	Ease of Commute to Work Very Unimportant	Ease of Commute to Work Don't Know
Quality Job Opportunities	Quality Job Opportunities Very Important	Quality Job Opportunities Important	Quality Job Opportunities Somewhat Important	Quality Job Opportunities Somewhat Unimportant	Quality Job Opportunities Unimportant	Quality Job Opportunities Very Unimportant	Quality Job Opportunities Don't Know
All Job Opportunities	All Job Opportunities Very Important	All Job Opportunities Important	All Job Opportunities Somewhat Important	All Job Opportunities Somewhat Unimportant	All Job Opportunities Unimportant	All Job Opportunities Very Unimportant	All Job Opportunities Don't Know
Quality and Selection of Housing	Quality and Selection of Housing Very Important	Quality and Selection of Housing Important	Quality and Selection of Housing Somewhat Important	Quality and Selection of Housing Somewhat Unimportant	Quality and Selection of Housing Unimportant	Quality and Selection of Housing Very Unimportant	Quality and Selection of Housing Don't Know
Cost of Living	Cost of Living Very Important	Cost of Living Important	Cost of Living Somewhat Important	Cost of Living Somewhat Unimportant	Cost of Living Unimportant	Cost of Living Very Unimportant	Cost of Living Don't Know
Low Crime Rate	Low Crime Rate Very Important	Low Crime Rate Important	Low Crime Rate Somewhat Important	Low Crime Rate Somewhat Unimportant	Low Crime Rate Unimportant	Low Crime Rate Very Unimportant	Low Crime Rate Don't Know
Quality of Schools	Quality of Schools Very Important	Quality of Schools Important	Quality of Schools Somewhat Important	Quality of Schools Somewhat Unimportant	Quality of Schools Unimportant	Quality of Schools Very Unimportant	Quality of Schools Don't Know
Family and Friends	Family and Friends Very Important	Family and Friends Important	Family and Friends Somewhat Important	Family and Friends Somewhat Unimportant	Family and Friends Unimportant	Family and Friends Very Unimportant	Family and Friends Don't Know
Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere	Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere Very Important	Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere Important	Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere Somewhat Important	Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere Somewhat Unimportant	Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere Unimportant	Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere Very Unimportant	Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere Don't Know
Shops and Services	Shops and Services Very Important	Shops and Services Important	Shops and Services Somewhat Important	Shops and Services Somewhat Unimportant	Shops and Services Unimportant	Shops and Services Very Unimportant	Shops and Services Don't Know
Access to Parks and Recreation	Access to Parks and Recreation Very Important	Access to Parks and Recreation Important	Access to Parks and Recreation Somewhat Important	Access to Parks and Recreation Somewhat Unimportant	Access to Parks and Recreation Unimportant	Access to Parks and Recreation Very Unimportant	Access to Parks and Recreation Don't Know
Arts and Culture	Arts and Culture Very Important	Arts and Culture Important	Arts and Culture Somewhat Important	Arts and Culture Somewhat Unimportant	Arts and Culture Unimportant	Arts and Culture Very Unimportant	Arts and Culture Don't Know
Other	Other Very Important	Other Important	Other Somewhat Important	Other Somewhat Unimportant	Other Unimportant	Other Very Unimportant	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What type(s) of economic development do you think Melcher-Dallas should encourage? Indicate your preference based on the criteria below.

	Greatly Encourage	Encourage	Somewhat Encourage	Somewhat Discourage	Discourage	Greatly Discourage	Don't Know
Home Based Businesses	Home Based Businesses Greatly Encourage	Home Based Businesses Encourage	Home Based Businesses Somewhat Encourage	Home Based Businesses Somewhat Discourage	Home Based Businesses Discourage	Home Based Businesses Greatly Discourage	Home Based Businesses Don't Know
Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based)	Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) Greatly Encourage	Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) Encourage	Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) Somewhat Encourage	Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) Somewhat Discourage	Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) Discourage	Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) Greatly Discourage	Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) Don't Know
Freight Rail Dependent Businesses	Freight Rail Dependent Businesses Greatly Encourage	Freight Rail Dependent Businesses Encourage	Freight Rail Dependent Businesses Somewhat Encourage	Freight Rail Dependent Businesses Somewhat Discourage	Freight Rail Dependent Businesses Discourage	Freight Rail Dependent Businesses Greatly Discourage	Freight Rail Dependent Businesses Don't Know
Artisans & Craftsman Businesses	Artisans & Craftsman Businesses Greatly Encourage	Artisans & Craftsman Businesses Encourage	Artisans & Craftsman Businesses Somewhat Encourage	Artisans & Craftsman Businesses Somewhat Discourage	Artisans & Craftsman Businesses Discourage	Artisans & Craftsman Businesses Greatly Discourage	Artisans & Craftsman Businesses Don't Know
Heavy Industry (Manufacturing)	Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) Greatly Encourage	Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) Encourage	Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) Somewhat Encourage	Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) Somewhat Discourage	Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) Discourage	Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) Greatly Discourage	Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) Don't Know
Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.)	Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.) Greatly Encourage	Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.) Encourage	Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.) Somewhat Encourage	Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.) Somewhat Discourage	Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.) Discourage	Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.) Greatly Discourage	Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, etc.) Don't Know
Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.)	Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.) Greatly Encourage	Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.) Encourage	Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.) Somewhat Encourage	Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.) Somewhat Discourage	Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.) Discourage	Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.) Greatly Discourage	Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, etc.) Don't Know
Light Industry	Light Industry Greatly Encourage	Light Industry Encourage	Light Industry Somewhat Encourage	Light Industry Somewhat Discourage	Light Industry Discourage	Light Industry Greatly Discourage	Light Industry Don't Know
Small Independently Owned Shops	Small Independently Owned Shops Greatly Encourage	Small Independently Owned Shops Encourage	Small Independently Owned Shops Somewhat Encourage	Small Independently Owned Shops Somewhat Discourage	Small Independently Owned Shops Discourage	Small Independently Owned Shops Greatly Discourage	Small Independently Owned Shops Don't Know
Technology-Based Industries	Technology-Based Industries Greatly Encourage	Technology-Based Industries Encourage	Technology-Based Industries Somewhat Encourage	Technology-Based Industries Somewhat Discourage	Technology-Based Industries Discourage	Technology-Based Industries Greatly Discourage	Technology-Based Industries Don't Know
Shopping Plazas	Shopping Plazas Greatly Encourage	Shopping Plazas Encourage	Shopping Plazas Somewhat Encourage	Shopping Plazas Somewhat Discourage	Shopping Plazas Discourage	Shopping Plazas Greatly Discourage	Shopping Plazas Don't Know
Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.)	Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.) Greatly Encourage	Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.) Encourage	Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.) Somewhat Encourage	Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.) Somewhat Discourage	Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.) Discourage	Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.) Greatly Discourage	Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer's Market, etc.) Don't Know
Construction Industry	Construction Industry Greatly Encourage	Construction Industry Encourage	Construction Industry Somewhat Encourage	Construction Industry Somewhat Discourage	Construction Industry Discourage	Construction Industry Greatly Discourage	Construction Industry Don't Know
Tourism/Travel Businesses	Tourism/Travel Businesses Greatly Encourage	Tourism/Travel Businesses Encourage	Tourism/Travel Businesses Somewhat Encourage	Tourism/Travel Businesses Somewhat Discourage	Tourism/Travel Businesses Discourage	Tourism/Travel Businesses Greatly Discourage	Tourism/Travel Businesses Don't Know
Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.)	Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.) Greatly Encourage	Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.) Encourage	Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.) Somewhat Encourage	Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.) Somewhat Discourage	Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.) Discourage	Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.) Greatly Discourage	Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, etc.) Don't Know
Expand Existing Industries & Businesses	Expand Existing Industries & Businesses Greatly Encourage	Expand Existing Industries & Businesses Encourage	Expand Existing Industries & Businesses Somewhat Encourage	Expand Existing Industries & Businesses Somewhat Discourage	Expand Existing Industries & Businesses Discourage	Expand Existing Industries & Businesses Greatly Discourage	Expand Existing Industries & Businesses Don't Know
General Retail	General Retail Greatly Encourage	General Retail Encourage	General Retail Somewhat Encourage	General Retail Somewhat Discourage	General Retail Discourage	General Retail Greatly Discourage	General Retail Don't Know
Other	Other Greatly Encourage	Other Encourage	Other Somewhat Encourage	Other Somewhat Discourage	Other Discourage	Other Greatly Discourage	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please rate the following aspects of Melcher-Dallas's owner-occupied housing market. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Very Good	Good	Adequate	Bad	Very Bad	Don't Know
Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Very Good	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Good	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Adequate	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Bad	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Very Bad	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Don't Know
Housing Availability - Homes for Sale	Housing Availability - Homes for Sale Very Good	Housing Availability - Homes for Sale Good	Housing Availability - Homes for Sale Adequate	Housing Availability - Homes for Sale Bad	Housing Availability - Homes for Sale Very Bad	Housing Availability - Homes for Sale Don't Know
Housing Quality	Housing Quality Very Good	Housing Quality Good	Housing Quality Adequate	Housing Quality Bad	Housing Quality Very Bad	Housing Quality Don't Know
Housing Affordability	Housing Affordability Very Good	Housing Affordability Good	Housing Affordability Adequate	Housing Affordability Bad	Housing Affordability Very Bad	Housing Affordability Don't Know
Other	Other Very Good	Other Good	Other Adequate	Other Bad	Other Very Bad	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please rate the following aspects of Melcher-Dallas's rental housing market. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Very Good	Good	Adequate	Bad	Very Bad	Don't Know
Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Very Good	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Good	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Adequate	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Bad	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Very Bad	Housing Availability - Amenities and Styles Don't Know
Housing Availability - Places to Rent	Housing Availability - Places to Rent Very Good	Housing Availability - Places to Rent Good	Housing Availability - Places to Rent Adequate	Housing Availability - Places to Rent Bad	Housing Availability - Places to Rent Very Bad	Housing Availability - Places to Rent Don't Know
Housing Quality	Housing Quality Very Good	Housing Quality Good	Housing Quality Adequate	Housing Quality Bad	Housing Quality Very Bad	Housing Quality Don't Know
Housing Affordability	Housing Affordability Very Good	Housing Affordability Good	Housing Affordability Adequate	Housing Affordability Bad	Housing Affordability Very Bad	Housing Affordability Don't Know
Other	Other Very Good	Other Good	Other Adequate	Other Bad	Other Very Bad	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What level of priority should Melcher-Dallas give to address the following land use topics? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Very High	High	Medium	Low	Very Low	None	Don't Know
Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks	Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks Very High	Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks High	Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks Medium	Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks Low	Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks Very Low	Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks None	Create and encourage development in business and industrial parks Don't Know
Protection of wetland and stream environments	Protection of wetland and stream environments Very High	Protection of wetland and stream environments High	Protection of wetland and stream environments Medium	Protection of wetland and stream environments Low	Protection of wetland and stream environments Very Low	Protection of wetland and stream environments None	Protection of wetland and stream environments Don't Know
Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas	Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Very High	Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas High	Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Medium	Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Low	Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Very Low	Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas None	Encourage commercial development in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Don't Know
Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas	Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Very High	Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas High	Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Medium	Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Low	Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Very Low	Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas None	Rehabilitate/Redevelop housing in Downtown Melcher-Dallas Don't Know
Encourage development of affordable housing	Encourage development of affordable housing Very High	Encourage development of affordable housing High	Encourage development of affordable housing Medium	Encourage development of affordable housing Low	Encourage development of affordable housing Very Low	Encourage development of affordable housing None	Encourage development of affordable housing Don't Know
Support the development of school district property	Support the development of school district property Very High	Support the development of school district property High	Support the development of school district property Medium	Support the development of school district property Low	Support the development of school district property Very Low	Support the development of school district property None	Support the development of school district property Don't Know
Encourage additional commercial development along highways	Encourage additional commercial development along highways Very High	Encourage additional commercial development along highways High	Encourage additional commercial development along highways Medium	Encourage additional commercial development along highways Low	Encourage additional commercial development along highways Very Low	Encourage additional commercial development along highways None	Encourage additional commercial development along highways Don't Know
Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.)	Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.) Very High	Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.) High	Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.) Medium	Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.) Low	Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.) Very Low	Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.) None	Update zoning classifications (definitions, requirements, etc.) Don't Know
Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas	Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas Very High	Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas High	Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas Medium	Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas Low	Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas Very Low	Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas None	Create more mixed use development outside Downtown Melcher-Dallas Don't Know
Other	Other Very High	Other High	Other Medium	Other Low	Other Very Low	Other None	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How satisfied are you with the following in Melcher-Dallas? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Somewhat Unsatisfied	Unsatisfied	Very Unsatisfied	Don' Know
Schools	Schools Very Satisfied	Schools Satisfied	Schools Somewhat Satisfied	Schools Somewhat Unsatisfied	Schools Unsatisfied	Schools Very Unsatisfied	Schools Don' Know
Child Care	Child Care Very Satisfied	Child Care Satisfied	Child Care Somewhat Satisfied	Child Care Somewhat Unsatisfied	Child Care Unsatisfied	Child Care Very Unsatisfied	Child Care Don' Know
Recreation Trails	Recreation Trails Very Satisfied	Recreation Trails Satisfied	Recreation Trails Somewhat Satisfied	Recreation Trails Somewhat Unsatisfied	Recreation Trails Unsatisfied	Recreation Trails Very Unsatisfied	Recreation Trails Don' Know
Parks	Parks Very Satisfied	Parks Satisfied	Parks Somewhat Satisfied	Parks Somewhat Unsatisfied	Parks Unsatisfied	Parks Very Unsatisfied	Parks Don' Know
Playground Equipment	Playground Equipment Very Satisfied	Playground Equipment Satisfied	Playground Equipment Somewhat Satisfied	Playground Equipment Somewhat Unsatisfied	Playground Equipment Unsatisfied	Playground Equipment Very Unsatisfied	Playground Equipment Don' Know
Locally Grown Foods	Locally Grown Foods Very Satisfied	Locally Grown Foods Satisfied	Locally Grown Foods Somewhat Satisfied	Locally Grown Foods Somewhat Unsatisfied	Locally Grown Foods Unsatisfied	Locally Grown Foods Very Unsatisfied	Locally Grown Foods Don' Know
Community Safety	Community Safety Very Satisfied	Community Safety Satisfied	Community Safety Somewhat Satisfied	Community Safety Somewhat Unsatisfied	Community Safety Unsatisfied	Community Safety Very Unsatisfied	Community Safety Don' Know
Age-restricted Communities	Age-restricted Communities Very Satisfied	Age-restricted Communities Satisfied	Age-restricted Communities Somewhat Satisfied	Age-restricted Communities Somewhat Unsatisfied	Age-restricted Communities Unsatisfied	Age-restricted Communities Very Unsatisfied	Age-restricted Communities Don' Know
Health Services	Health Services Very Satisfied	Health Services Satisfied	Health Services Somewhat Satisfied	Health Services Somewhat Unsatisfied	Health Services Unsatisfied	Health Services Very Unsatisfied	Health Services Don' Know
Locally Made Products	Locally Made Products Very Satisfied	Locally Made Products Satisfied	Locally Made Products Somewhat Satisfied	Locally Made Products Somewhat Unsatisfied	Locally Made Products Unsatisfied	Locally Made Products Very Unsatisfied	Locally Made Products Don' Know
Other	Other Very Satisfied	Other Satisfied	Other Somewhat Satisfied	Other Somewhat Unsatisfied	Other Unsatisfied	Other Very Unsatisfied	Other Don' Know

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please rate the need for the following transportation projects. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Urgently needed	Needed	Somewhat needed	Somewhat Not Needed	Not Needed	Actively Discourage	Don't Know
Maintain existing road/bridge network	Maintain existing road/bridge network Urgently needed	Maintain existing road/bridge network Needed	Maintain existing road/bridge network Somewhat needed	Maintain existing road/bridge network Somewhat Not Needed	Maintain existing road/bridge network Not Needed	Maintain existing road/bridge network Actively Discourage	Maintain existing road/bridge network Don't Know
Improve safety on existing roads	Improve safety on existing roads Urgently needed	Improve safety on existing roads Needed	Improve safety on existing roads Somewhat needed	Improve safety on existing roads Somewhat Not Needed	Improve safety on existing roads Not Needed	Improve safety on existing roads Actively Discourage	Improve safety on existing roads Don't Know
Construct new roads/highways	Construct new roads/highways Urgently needed	Construct new roads/highways Needed	Construct new roads/highways Somewhat needed	Construct new roads/highways Somewhat Not Needed	Construct new roads/highways Not Needed	Construct new roads/highways Actively Discourage	Construct new roads/highways Don't Know
Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks)	Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks) Urgently needed	Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks) Needed	Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks) Somewhat needed	Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks) Somewhat Not Needed	Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks) Not Needed	Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks) Actively Discourage	Expand pedestrian network (sidewalks) Don't Know
Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes)	Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes) Urgently needed	Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes) Needed	Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes) Somewhat needed	Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes) Somewhat Not Needed	Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes) Not Needed	Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes) Actively Discourage	Improve/Repair existing bicycle network (bicycle lanes & on-street routes) Don't Know
Enhance freight options (truck)	Enhance freight options (truck) Urgently needed	Enhance freight options (truck) Needed	Enhance freight options (truck) Somewhat needed	Enhance freight options (truck) Somewhat Not Needed	Enhance freight options (truck) Not Needed	Enhance freight options (truck) Actively Discourage	Enhance freight options (truck) Don't Know
Enhance freight options (rail)	Enhance freight options (rail) Urgently needed	Enhance freight options (rail) Needed	Enhance freight options (rail) Somewhat needed	Enhance freight options (rail) Somewhat Not Needed	Enhance freight options (rail) Not Needed	Enhance freight options (rail) Actively Discourage	Enhance freight options (rail) Don't Know
Add east/west driving corridor	Add east/west driving corridor Urgently needed	Add east/west driving corridor Needed	Add east/west driving corridor Somewhat needed	Add east/west driving corridor Somewhat Not Needed	Add east/west driving corridor Not Needed	Add east/west driving corridor Actively Discourage	Add east/west driving corridor Don't Know
Other	Other Urgently needed	Other Needed	Other Somewhat needed	Other Somewhat Not Needed	Other Not Needed	Other Actively Discourage	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 10. As a whole, please rate the following public facilities and services. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Excellent	Good	Somewhat Good	Adequate	Somewhat Bad	Bad	Terrible	Don't Know
Law Enforcement	Law Enforcement Excellent	Law Enforcement Good	Law Enforcement Somewhat Good	Law Enforcement Adequate	Law Enforcement Somewhat Bad	Law Enforcement Bad	Law Enforcement Terrible	Law Enforcement Don't Know
Library	Library Excellent	Library Good	Library Somewhat Good	Library Adequate	Library Somewhat Bad	Library Bad	Library Terrible	Library Don't Know
Fire Service	Fire Service Excellent	Fire Service Good	Fire Service Somewhat Good	Fire Service Adequate	Fire Service Somewhat Bad	Fire Service Bad	Fire Service Terrible	Fire Service Don't Know
Community Center	Community Center Excellent	Community Center Good	Community Center Somewhat Good	Community Center Adequate	Community Center Somewhat Bad	Community Center Bad	Community Center Terrible	Community Center Don't Know
Sanitary Sewer Service	Sanitary Sewer Service Excellent	Sanitary Sewer Service Good	Sanitary Sewer Service Somewhat Good	Sanitary Sewer Service Adequate	Sanitary Sewer Service Somewhat Bad	Sanitary Sewer Service Bad	Sanitary Sewer Service Terrible	Sanitary Sewer Service Don't Know
Storm Water Management	Storm Water Management Excellent	Storm Water Management Good	Storm Water Management Somewhat Good	Storm Water Management Adequate	Storm Water Management Somewhat Bad	Storm Water Management Bad	Storm Water Management Terrible	Storm Water Management Don't Know
Water Supply	Water Supply Excellent	Water Supply Good	Water Supply Somewhat Good	Water Supply Adequate	Water Supply Somewhat Bad	Water Supply Bad	Water Supply Terrible	Water Supply Don't Know
Solid Waste Disposal	Solid Waste Disposal Excellent	Solid Waste Disposal Good	Solid Waste Disposal Somewhat Good	Solid Waste Disposal Adequate	Solid Waste Disposal Somewhat Bad	Solid Waste Disposal Bad	Solid Waste Disposal Terrible	Solid Waste Disposal Don't Know
Other	Other Excellent	Other Good	Other Somewhat Good	Other Adequate	Other Somewhat Bad	Other Bad	Other Terrible	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What level of protection in regards to open space and natural/agricultural resources should Melcher-Dallas provide? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

	Much More Protection	More Protection	Somewhat More Protection	Protection is Adequate	Somewhat Less Protection	Less Protection	Much Less Protection	Don't Know
Open Space	Open Space Much More Protection	Open Space More Protection	Open Space Somewhat More Protection	Open Space Protection is Adequate	Open Space Somewhat Less Protection	Open Space Less Protection	Open Space Much Less Protection	Open Space Don't Know
Wetlands	Wetlands Much More Protection	Wetlands More Protection	Wetlands Somewhat More Protection	Wetlands Protection is Adequate	Wetlands Somewhat Less Protection	Wetlands Less Protection	Wetlands Much Less Protection	Wetlands Don't Know
Farmland	Farmland Much More Protection	Farmland More Protection	Farmland Somewhat More Protection	Farmland Protection is Adequate	Farmland Somewhat Less Protection	Farmland Less Protection	Farmland Much Less Protection	Farmland Don't Know
Forestland	Forestland Much More Protection	Forestland More Protection	Forestland Somewhat More Protection	Forestland Protection is Adequate	Forestland Somewhat Less Protection	Forestland Less Protection	Forestland Much Less Protection	Forestland Don't Know
Historical Properties and Structures	Historical Properties and Structures Much More Protection	Historical Properties and Structures More Protection	Historical Properties and Structures Somewhat More Protection	Historical Properties and Structures Protection is Adequate	Historical Properties and Structures Somewhat Less Protection	Historical Properties and Structures Less Protection	Historical Properties and Structures Much Less Protection	Historical Properties and Structures Don't Know
Watershed	Watershed Much More Protection	Watershed More Protection	Watershed Somewhat More Protection	Watershed Protection is Adequate	Watershed Somewhat Less Protection	Watershed Less Protection	Watershed Much Less Protection	Watershed Don't Know
Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek Much More Protection	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek More Protection	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek Somewhat More Protection	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek Protection is Adequate	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek Somewhat Less Protection	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek Less Protection	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek Much Less Protection	Land Adjacent to White Breast Creek Don't Know
Other	Other Much More Protection	Other More Protection	Other Somewhat More Protection	Other Protection is Adequate	Other Somewhat Less Protection	Other Less Protection	Other Much Less Protection	Other Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you live in the City of Melcher-Dallas?

Yes

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* 13. What is your age?

17 and under

18-24

25-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

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* 14. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 15. What is your ethnicity?

White/Caucasian

Hispanic/Latino

Black/African American

Asian

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 16. How many people, including yourself, are in your household?

6 or more

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* 17. Do you...

Own your home (house)

Rent your home (house)

Own your home (condo or other)

Rent your home (apartment or other)

Other (please specify)

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* 18. What is your current employment status?

Employed

Unemployed

Retired

Self-Employed

Student

Disabled

Homemaker

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* 1. Please indicate from the following 9 topics the 3 most important for the city to address in the Comprehensive Plan. (Rank 1-3, 1 being most important.)

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* 2. Briefly tell us why you chose your rankings in Question 1?

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* 3. In your opinion, how important are the following factors to the Melcher-Dallas community? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 4. What type(s) of economic development do you think Melcher-Dallas should encourage? Indicate your preference based on the criteria below.

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* 5. Please rate the following aspects of Melcher-Dallas's owner-occupied housing market. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 6. Please rate the following aspects of Melcher-Dallas's rental housing market. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 7. What level of priority should Melcher-Dallas give to address the following land use topics? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 8. How satisfied are you with the following in Melcher-Dallas? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 9. Please rate the need for the following transportation projects. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 10. As a whole, please rate the following public facilities and services. Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 11. What level of protection in regards to open space and natural/agricultural resources should Melcher-Dallas provide? Indicate your choice based on the criteria below.

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* 12. Do you live in the City of Melcher-Dallas?

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* 13. What is your age?

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* 14. What is your gender?

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* 15. What is your ethnicity?

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* 16. How many people, including yourself, are in your household?

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* 17. Do you...

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* 18. What is your current employment status?

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* 19. If you are employed, what is your profession? (i.e. banker, doctor, fast food worker, laborer, lawyer, owner/operator, retail associate, etc.)