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MINUTE5 <br />CTTY COUNCIL <br />AUGUST 31, 1995 <br />or more. <br />Morris indicated that the over 65 years in age group <br />has increased by 50%. There was a drop in the 25 to 34 <br />years of age group. The number of school-aged children <br />has also increased by 50%. However, the number of pre- <br />school aged children has remained constant. Morris <br />further reported that the number of college graduates <br />has increased from 30% in 1987 to 43% in 1995. Morris <br />stated that the increase in this percentage is more <br />striking in Little Canada than it has been in other <br />Ramsey County cities. <br />Morris reported that there was little change in <br />household occupation structure from 1987. However, <br />there was a very rapid increase in income levels. In <br />1987, 15% of the population had incomes over $50,000. <br />In 1995, 28% exceeded the $50,000 income level. This <br />is far more rapid an increase than in any other <br />community across Ramsey County. <br />Morris reported that the survey asked residents to rate <br />the quality of life in Little Canada. 89% rated it <br />excellent to good, which is a rating in the top third <br />for communities in Ramsey County. In defining "quality <br />of life" respondents listed good neighborhoods and <br />safety as the two key criteria. In commenting on what <br />they liked most about Little Canada, residents listed a <br />convenient and accessible location. Residents were <br />then asked what they liked least about the City. <br />Morris felt it noteworthy that 18% indicated nothinq. <br />The norm in Ramsey County is 10% and dropping. Morris <br />pointed out that with this answer, key issues of <br />concern are those at the 20% levels or higher. <br />Anything at 5% or below do not reach the agenda. Items <br />liked least were high taxes at 20%, crowding at 6%, <br />traffic at 8%, nothing to do 7%, City government 6%. <br />Morris reported that the survey then asked residents to <br />talk about issues facing the City. The most serious <br />were listed as high taxes at 21%, need for development <br />to expand the tax base at 15%, and crime at 13%. <br />Morris felt that the 13% figure for crime was more <br />expected in a first-ring community. The intensity here <br />was a bit higher than expected. <br />Residents were asked if they considered Little Canada <br />as "home". 69% did, while 30% indicated that they <br />would be just as happy elsewhere. In identifying other <br />communities they would like to live, residents by and <br />large identified neighboring communities. 73% felt <br />Little Canada had an excellent to good strength of <br />community identity and sense of neighborliness. This <br />is the norm for Ramsey County. Morris also pointed out <br />that there is a very good general support by residents <br />for what is going on in the community. <br />2 <br />