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ity of Lino Lakes Residential Survey uality of Life Rating: A strong ninety -three percent rated the quality of life in Lino Lakes as "excellent" or "good;" only seven percent rated it lower. This rating placed the community within the top quartile across the Metropolitan Area. When asked to recall what factors were most important in their decision to settle in Lino Lakes, twenty-eight percent pointed to the rural nature of the area and its open spaces. Convenient location was mentioned by nineteen percent, while good schools were key to eighteen percent. Thirteen percent viewed the housing stock as key. Strong neighborhood were critical to six percent, and four percent mentioned the peacefulness and quiet of the community. 2 Like Most and Least about the Community: Rural ambience and openness was the most liked feature of the city. At twenty-six percent it far outdistanced all.other responses. Convenient location ranked next highest at seventeen percent. Quiet and peacefulness, followed by good schools, ranked next, at twelve percent and eleven percent, respectively. Strong neighborhoods and "nice people" followed, at eight and seven percent, respectively. Smaller numbers mentioned feeling safe, housing stock, clean environment, parks and recreational opportunities, and small town ambience. Examining things liked least, two factors dominated everything else: high taxes was cited by twenty -three percent, while overpopulation and high growth was posted by twenty-one percent. City government and shopping_ opportunities ranked next, at nine percent and seven percent each. City services were a complaint by five percent. Smaller numbers pointed to crime, traffic congestion, overcrowded schools, poor location, and road conditions. But, it was also noteworthy that thirteen percent reported there was " nothing" they disliked about the community; this "booster" segment was well above the Metropolitan Area norm. The trade -offs between the pace of development, rural ambience and open space, high taxes, and high quality schools comprise the four corners of the "rectangle of controversy." Balancing these concerns will be the chief challenge for decision - makers during the next five years. Most Serious Issue Facing the City: Overpopulation and high growth rate was cited by forty-one percent as the most serious issue facing the City of Lino Lakes today. High taxes followed next at twenty-two percent. Crime and overcrowded schools were pointed to by eight percent and seven percent, respectively. Smaller numbers cited city government, city services, and the condition of roads. While high growth rate frDRL