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Community Survey <br />Conducted by Decislon Resources, Ltd. <br />Adminlsierad to 516 adults across ISD #8341ncluding <br />I00 household sub -samples In each city of 51111woter• Oak <br />Park Heights, Bayport and Lake Elmo <br />Key Findings <br />a Almost two-thirds (2/3) of the sample initially support The <br />construction and operation of the center. After hearing more <br />about the facility, support increases to aver three-quarters (3/4) <br />of the respondents, <br />•:• There is strong support for the potential services to be offered at <br />the Community Family Center such as: Education programs for <br />children birth to five; Adult Basic Education; and Recreational <br />facilities. <br />•: seventy percent (70%) of the households think members will visit <br />the Community Family Center either frequently or occasionally. <br />tame <br />Focus Groups <br />Conducted by Stillwater Area Public Schools and <br />Courage St. Croix Program Coordinators <br />9B Current PortidpaMs In Education and 5pedu Needs Progwrcs <br />Key Findings <br />+The participants are generally, very happy with and appreciative of <br />the programs in which they ore currently participating. <br />•e The aealinbllity, of a family resources coordinator at the Community <br />Family Center would build trust with these parents and Increase <br />their participation. <br />i• Programs should focus on the whole family, with opportunities to <br />more fully Integrate children with special needs Into the <br />community. <br />:•The Integrated Community Family Center concept is well received <br />by current program users provided attention is given to designing <br />environments that accommodate special needs. tws <br />Site Selection Study <br />Conducted by Men field Research Inc. <br />Lake Elmo emerged as a primary site for consideration. <br />Assessment Criteria <br />b Access/Visibility <br />a Proximity to Major Transportation Arteries <br /><• Proximity to Population bensitles (Current and Future) - <br />L• Baseline Acquisalon Casts <br />o Additional Infrastructure Casts <br />•? 51.. of 51te and Expansion Potential- <br />+.• Development Timing' <br />Proximity to Bus Transit Routes and Walking/Biking Trails <br />•: Current Traffic Counts (Flows) and Projected Traffic Flows <br />:• Possible Environmental Issues <br />12n6 <br />5 <br />