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The National Community Survey™ • © 2001-2020 National Research Center, Inc. Page 4 of 5 11. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know The City of Ramsey .............................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 The Federal Government .................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5 12. Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Ramsey community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years. Very Somewhat Not at all Essential important important important Overall economic health of Ramsey ....................................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of the transportation system (auto, bicycle, foot, bus) in Ramsey ...................................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall design or layout of Ramsey’s residential and commercial areas (e.g., homes, buildings, streets, parks, etc.) .....................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Ramsey (water, sewer, storm water, electric/gas) ...................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall feeling of safety in Ramsey .....................................................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of natural environment in Ramsey ......................................................1 2 3 4 Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities ...............................................1 2 3 4 Overall health and wellness opportunities in Ramsey ...............................................1 2 3 4 Overall opportunities for education, culture and the arts .........................................1 2 3 4 Residents’ connection and engagement with their community .............................1 2 3 4 13. To what extent are each of the following a source of information for you about Ramsey city government and its activities? Major Moderate Minor Not a source source source source City newsletter (Ramsey Resident) ......................................................................................1 2 3 4 Local newspaper .........................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 City website (www.cityoframsey.com) .............................................................................1 2 3 4 Word-of-mouth ............................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Cable television (QCTV) ...........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 City employees .............................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Public meetings............................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 City social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) ...............................................1 2 3 4 Video conference attendance of City meetings (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) ..........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 14. Please indicate to what extent you support or oppose the city investigating the following changes to new or existing amenities, each of which could accordingly result in a tax increase: Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly support support oppose oppose Making improvements to existing/established parks ................................................1 2 3 4 Building new parks ....................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Making improvements to existing trails ...........................................................................1 2 3 4 Building new trails .....................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Building a new community center ........................................................................................1 2 3 4 15. Please rate how important, if at all, you think each of the following priorities are for the City to focus on in the next five years: Very Somewhat Not at all Essential important important important Balancing rural character and urban growth (development patterns) ...............1 2 3 4 Creating an active community (parks, trails, open space, recreation) ................1 2 3 4 Creating a connected community (roads, trails, sidewalks, rail, transportation) ........................................................................................................................1 2 3 4 Creating financial stability for the City (stable tax rates) ..........................................1 2 3 4 Providing quality public safety services (Police and Fire) ........................................1 2 3 4