HomeMy WebLinkAboutSurvey Results Summary PowerPoint 7-23-182018 Community Survey
City Council Work Session July 23, 2018
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Survey Methods
Mail-in survey
Random sample of Lakeville residents
2018 - 409 of 1,600 surveys were returned (25 percent)
2013 - 434 of 1,200 surveys were returned (36 percent)
2018 survey also included an open on-line option – results consistent with mail-in survey
The survey captures the residents opinions within three pillars and eight central facets
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Three Pillars
Community Characteristics
Governance
Participation
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Community Characteristics
Pillar One:
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Governance
Pillar Two:
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Participation
Pillar Three:
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Central Facets
Public Safety
Mobility
Natural Environment
Built Environment
Economy
Recreation and Wellness
Education and Enrichment
Community Engagement
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Public Safety
Crime prevention, fire prevention, ambulance service, etc.
Responses were equal to or improved compared to 2013
Similar or above national average
96% overall rating
Within the facet of safety, all aspects were rated positively by at least 9 in 10 survey participants and evaluations of the overall feeling of safety in Lakeville was rated higher than
comparison communities
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Mobility/Transportation
Auto, transit, bike and walking transportation system, including access to parking, street lighting, snow removal, traffic signal timing, street cleaning, sidewalk maintenance, etc.
Ease of car travel - 80% Excellent or Good, above national average
Bus/Transit Services - 61%, consistent with 2013 and national average
Ease of bicycle travel, walking; availability of paths and trails increased from 77% in 2013 to 81% in 2018 - above national average
Street repair increased from 45% in 2013 to 52% in 2018
Snow removal decreased from 74% in 2013 to 69% in 2018
85% overall rating
Respondents also rated all aspects of mobility strongly, assessing most measures higher than national averages
Additionally, assessments for traffic flow and ease of travel by car increased in 2018
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Natural Environment
Open space, natural area preservation, yard waste pickup/garbage collection, cleanliness, recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency, drinking water, etc.
Overall rating increased from 81% in 2013 to 91% in 2018
About 9 in 10 residents rated the aspects of Natural Environment positively, particularly highlighting overall city cleanliness and preservation of open space as a strength
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Built Environment/Housing
New development, housing options, public spaces, sewer services, land use planning/zoning, etc.
Affordable quality housing - decreased from 62% in 2013 to 52% in 2018
Variety of housing options maintained at 70%
NOT under housing cost stress improved from 76% to 84%
All other facets stayed consistent or improved
Overall rating of 75% - consistent with national average
About 7 in 10 residents gave high marks to new development and the variety of housing options
Ratings for the facet of Built Environment were exceptional and higher than the national benchmark
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Economy
Shopping and employment opportunities, cost of living, vibrant downtown, place to work, business and services, purchase goods and services in Lakeville, work in Lakeville, etc.
Employment opportunities - increased from 32% in 2013 to 49% in 2018
Work in Lakeville 24% - lower than national average
Places to work increased from 59% in 2013 to 64% in 2018
Vibrant downtown/commercial area 43%
Economy will have positive impact on income increased from 20% in 2013 to 45% in 2018
All other facets stayed consistent
Overall economic health 88% - higher than national average
At least 8 in 10 surveyed were pleased with the overall economic health of Lakeville
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Recreation and Wellness
Fitness and recreation opportunities, healthcare and wellness, city parks, recreation programs, use of recreation centers, etc.
Health services increased from 73% in 2013 to 83% in 2018
Recreation programs decreased from 86% in 2013 to 80% in 2018
Overall health and wellness 81% - above national average
All other facets stayed consistent
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Education and Enrichment
K-12 education, culture/music/arts, child care, religious/spiritual events, adult education, public library, etc.
K-12 education increased from 83% in 2013 to 90% in 2018
Cultural/arts/music activities increased from 50% in 2013 to 71% in 2018
Participation in religious or spiritual activities decreased from 59% in 2013 to 50% in 2018
Overall education and enrichment 86% - higher than national average
Education and enrichment opportunities and K-12 education; all outshined communities nationwide
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Community Engagement
Opportunities to participate in community matters or volunteer, openness and acceptance, neighborliness, social events, etc.
Neighborliness – 69%
Openness and acceptance increased from 61% in 2013 to 63% in 2018
Opportunities to participate in community matters decreased from 66% in 2013 to 63% in 2018
Confidence in city government 71%
Attending a local public meeting decreased from 22% in 2013 to 10% in 2018
Watched a local public meeting decreased from 38% in 2013 to 16% in 2018
Voted in local elections decreased from 92% in 2013 to 87% in 2018
Participated in a club decreased from 31% in 2013 to 22% in 2018
About two-thirds felt the sense of community was excellent or good
Almost all survey participants indicated they would recommend Lakeville to someone who asked and planned on staying in Lakeville for the next five years - ratings were higher than national
benchmarks
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Special Topics/Custom Questions
The City of Lakeville included three custom questions of special interest on the survey.
The questions sought feedback regarding aspects that are important to the quality of life in Lakeville, future planning priorities and preferences for funding park and recreation projects.
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Figure 5: Aspects Important to the Quality of Life
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Figure 6: Resident Planning Priorities
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Figure 7: Residents’ Priorities for Funding
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Questions and Discussion
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