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4 <br /> L <br /> COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY OPINION SURVEY <br /> September 2,1991 ` <br /> Dear Columbia Heights Resident, t <br /> Please help us improve your community and provide the services and facilities that you desire. We ask that you complete <br /> _ and return this community opinion survey and make your views known_All responses will be completely anonymous and <br /> only numerical summaries will be published. <br /> Thank you very much for your help. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Edward M.Carlson Sean Clerkin Bruce Nawrocki Gary Peterson Robert Ruettimann <br /> Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member <br /> 1. For each question,please circle the number on the right that indicates your opinion. <br /> Strongly Strongly <br /> Agree Agree Disagree Disagree <br /> 56 go 96 96 <br /> 1. More jobs are needed in Columbia Heights. 29 51 17 2 <br /> 2. Residents are well-informed about City government activities <br /> and issues. 5 48 38 8 <br /> 3. The City should put more money into attracting new businesses. 21 43 31 6 <br /> 4. The condition of housing in your neighborhood is a problem. 22 21 44 13 <br /> 5. Your neighborhood is a very good place to live. 21 55 19 5 <br /> 6. Crime is a serious problem in your neighborhood. 13 31 50 6 <br /> 7. Local officials are sufficiently accountable and responsive. 8 56 28 8 <br /> 8. Major entrances to the City should be made more attractive. 12 42 40 6 <br /> 9. The appearance of most new commercial developments in <br /> Columbia Heights is acceptable. 8 80 9 2 <br /> 10. There is a strong sense of community in Columbia Heights. 12 57 27 4 <br /> 11. Quality of life in Columbia Heights is very good. 12 62 22 5 <br /> 12. The services and facilities provided by the City are worth the <br /> taxes that residents pay. 10 60 22 8 <br /> 13. People who do not live in Columbia Heights think highly of <br /> it as a place to live 5 36 47 11 <br /> 14. There should be more publicly-assisted housing for the elderly <br /> in Columbia Heights. 10 36 43 10 <br /> 15. Huset Park should be enlarged and improved. 9 24 51 16 <br /> 16. Water quality in the lakes is adequate. 3 51 34 12 <br /> 17. Columbia Heights is'a very good place to raise children. 10 64 19 6 <br /> 18. City government is doing a good job of preparing Columbia <br /> Heights for the future. 3 41 43 13 <br /> 19. Quality of life in Columbia Heights has improved in the last <br /> ten years. 4 27 41 28 <br /> 2.We would like to know if you support or oppose each of the following ideas. <br /> (Please circle one answer for each idea.) ` <br /> Strongly S trongly <br /> Support Support Oppose Oppose <br /> 20. More Citv-assisted redevelopment of deteriorating % % % % <br /> industrial and commercial areas. 18 48 26 9 <br /> 21. More City assistance with renovation of deteriorating housing. 24 40 27 8 <br /> 22. Enforcement of regulations that would require owners to <br /> properly maintain houses or apartments. 66 30 3 1 <br /> 23. More landscaping along the major streets. 16 42 37 5 <br /> 24. Increased housing density near future light rail transit(LRT). 3 23 53 21 <br /> 25. Construction of a-light rail transit(LRT)line through the city. 11 31 32 26 <br /> 26. Better City services even if it increased local property taxes and fees. 5 30 44 21 <br />