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Construction to improve East Reservoir Dam in Portage Lakes State Park is slated to begin late spring. These improvements will reduce risk and improve safety. Please take 3 minutes to fill out the survey so we can understand your construction and communication preferences. We will share the results and next steps at public briefings to be held Thursday, May 11, at the ODNR Division of Wildlife, District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319. Briefing times will be confirmed once we hear from you. A public hearing will be hosted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding the water quality permit for the East Reservoir Dam Improvements on April 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Portage Lakes Kiwanis Civic Center 725 Portage Lakes Drive Akron, OH 44319.

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* 1. How do you want to keep informed about the East Reservoir Dam Improvements? (select all that apply)

E-newsletters

Mailings

Traffic Reporter Updates (on Radio, TV, social media)

Akron Beacon Journal

Canton Repository

The Suburbanite

South Side News Leader/Akron.com

ODNR Website

Door hangers (when your property might be affected)

Posters/signs at community gathering places

Public meetings

Briefings at existing meetings, such as trustee meetings, neighborhood associations, etc

All of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which statement best describes your preferences?

I would prefer construction teams worked 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, with the understanding there may be exceptions. I understand this means construction will last longer, but will keep evenings and weekends quiet.

I would prefer constructions teams worked 24-hour (round-the-clock) shifts on weekdays. I understand overnight noise might impact sleep.

I would prefer construction teams worked 24-hour (round-the-clock) shifts 7 days a week except holidays. I understand overnight noise might impact sleep and weekend recreational activities.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are your biggest concerns about the construction?

Occasional road lane closures when heavy equipment is moved

Possible road closures

Noise

Dust

Staying informed

Normal lake levels and operations (which should not be impacted)

All of the above

None, I'm not concerned

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is your affiliation to the Portage Lakes East Reservoir Dam Improvements? (Select all that apply)

Portage Lakes resident or homeowner

Portage Lakes business owner or employee

Lake user

Elected official

Community group member or other (please specify group)

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* 5. Do you plan to attend the public hearing hosted by The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding the water quality permit for the East Reservoir Dam Improvements on April 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Portage Lakes Kiwanis Civic Center 725 Portage Lakes Drive Akron, OH 44319?

Yes

I'm not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Do you plan to attend the May 11 public briefings for updates on East Reservoir Dam construction and communication hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)? These briefings will be held at ODNR Division of Wildlife, District 3 Headquarters, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319.

Yes

I'm not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which East Reservoir Dam Improvements public briefing time would be most convenient to you? (times have not yet been confirmed)

11:30AM – 1:00PM

2:00PM – 3:30PM

4:00PM – 5:30PM

5:00PM – 6:30PM

5:30PM – 7:00PM

6:30PM – 8:00PM

Any of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please provide any other comments here.

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