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FOREWORD <br /> Municipal officials commonly describe In many instances the results were <br /> local government as being "closer to the surprising and should provide important <br /> people" than other levels of government. information to local decision-makers as <br /> Through local elections and ease of ac- they formulate public policy. <br /> cess to municipal officials, it is reasoned <br /> that local leaders receive more input from On a personal note, the Lino Lakes 1988 <br /> residents and "have an ear to the ground." Opinion Survey was a very interesting <br /> and enjoyable project. Very special <br /> However, the ability of municipal policy- thanks go to Randall Schumacher and <br /> makers to be completely sure of citizen at- John Miller for their dedicated assistance <br /> titudes and service demands is a to this survey. <br /> challenging task, to say the least. <br /> If the City Council, Park Board, staff or <br /> Times change. Attitudes change. People residents have questions regarding this <br /> come and go from communities. Elected report, they are urged to contact me at <br /> officials, commission members and staff (612) 922-0079. Correspondence may <br /> require a constant flow of feedback in be directed to the address below. <br /> order to keep abreast of fluctuating public <br /> sentiment. Thank you. <br /> In April of 1988, the Lino Lakes City Coun- Sincerely, <br /> cil and Park Board commissioned the at- <br /> tached survey to examine the attitudes of <br /> local residents on a wide variety of is Z.P� <br /> - <br /> sues. Citizens were asked their opinion Lee Mehrkens <br /> on the quality of city services, park and Management Consultant <br /> recreation facilities and community 2605 Hampshire Avenue South <br /> growth. St. Louis Park, MN 55426 <br /> i <br />