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Survey outline
•Survey included interviews with 400 registered voters
in the City of Lakeville.
•Interviews were completed between December 7th
and December 11th.
•Approximate margin of error is ±4.9%.
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Who we called
•Interviews included demographic targets intended
to provide a representative sample of voters in
the district.
•To the extent that any demographic dimension was
under-or oversampled, sample weights were
adjusted to compensate.
•Cell phones were tracked, but were not a
demographic target.
Who we called –park users
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•First questions asked how many times the participant
made use of park facilities in the past 12 months.
–This information was added as a demographic dimension.
–Analysis includes cross-tabs for park usage in addition to
age, sex, income, etc.
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Who we called: Gender
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Who we called: Age
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Who we called: Location
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Who we called: Past voting activity
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Who we called: Cell phones
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Who we called: Homeowner/renter
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Who we called: Park users
Survey structure (cont.)
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•Main body of survey asked voters their opinions
about potential improvements to the City’s parks.
•Questions focused on four parks:
–Antlers Park
–Avonlea (new development near Cedar and Dodd)
–East Lake Community Park
–Ames Arena
•Additional questions asked about potential sports
dome at Avonlea location or Hasse Arena.
Antlers Park
“Antlers Park was built on the shores of Lake Marion
in the 1970s. The City is considering a number of
improvements and renovations to the park.
As I describe some of the projects that are being
considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you
more likely or less likely to support the project.”
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Antlers Park (cont.)
•Nine improvements were presented to participants.
•List was randomized for each interview, to minimize
effects of item order.
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Antlers Park (cont.)
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Antlers Park (cont.)
•Very good support for walking & biking trails, new
building for restrooms/changing rooms, and playground
with seating for parents.
•Weaker support for fire pit, snack bar/meeting room
building, and sun shades at beach.
–Support for each is under 50%; opposition is over 25%.
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Avonlea
“The City owns around 40 acres of parkland next to the new
Avonlea neighborhood, west of Cedar Avenue and about a
mile south of Dodd Road, and is thinking about building a
community park at this location.
As I describe some of the improvements being considered,
I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you more likely or
less likely to support the project.”
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Avonlea (cont.)
•Seven elements of a potential recreation area were
presented to participants.
•List was randomized for each interview.
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Avonlea (cont.)
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Avonlea (cont.)
•Highest support seen for walking & biking trails,
playground area, and lighted grass fields.
•Much lower support for pickleball courts and baseball
field/grandstand.
–Support near 40%, opposition over 30%.
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East Lake Park
“East Lake Community Park is on Pilot Knob Road, just
north of 170th Street. The City is thinking of expanding the
park and adding a number of new amenities to it.
As I describe some of the improvements being considered,
I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you more likely or
less likely to support the project.”
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East Lake Park (cont.)
•Seven improvements were presented to participants.
•List was randomized for each interview.
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East Lake Park (cont.)
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East Lake Park (cont.)
•Strong support for walking & biking trails, new trailhead
building, and fishing pier.
•Less support for open lawns and prairie areas.
–Support at 54-57%, with opposition at 22-24%.
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Ames Arena
“The Lakeville Ames Arena has two ice rinks that were built
in the 1990s. The building and mechanical systems are
reaching the end of their expected lifespans, and need
significant attention.
As I describe some of the improvements that are being
considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you
more likely or less likely to support the project.”
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Ames Arena (cont.)
•Unlike previous sections, these questions focused on
replacement of existing facilities.
•Five replacement projects were presented to
participants.
•List was randomized for each interview.
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Ames Arena (cont.)
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Ames Arena (cont.)
•Fairly good support for replacement of ice-making
systems with non-Freon equipment.
•Less support for replacing dasher boards.
–Support at 48%, opposition at 20%.
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Sports dome
“The city is considering construction of a sports dome,
which would be inflated six months out of the year, giving
local schools and athletic groups an indoor facility for
practices and games during the cold-weather months.
The artificial turf would also be available as an outdoor field
in the months when the dome isn’t used.”
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Sports dome (cont.)
•Early in the interview, participants were asked if they
would support building a sports dome on the north side
of Hasse Arena.
•At the end of the Avonlea questions, participants were
asked if they would prefer this location for the sports
dome.
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Sports dome (cont.)
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Sports dome (cont.)
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Sports dome (cont.)
•Good support initially for building sports dome near
Hasse Arena.
–63% support, 26% opposed.
•Opinions split equally between Avonlea and Hasse
Arena sites.
–Support of 46-47% for each site.
–Opposition to dome at 24%, consistent with first question.
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Impact of cost information
•Participants were asked about three potential property
tax increases: $50, $75, and $100 per year.
•Impacts were for a home valued at $300,000.
•To preclude responses given in anticipation of higher
or lower options, dollar values were presented in
random order.
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Impact of cost information (cont.)
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Potential tax impacts tested were $50, $75, and $100.
Impact of cost information –voter groups
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Impact of cost information –park users
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Findings –park use
•21% of respondents did not use parks at all
in the previous 12 months.
•40% used parks up to a dozen times.
•39% used parks more than a dozen times.
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Findings –park amenities
•Walking and biking trails showed consistently high
support at all three locations.
•Playgrounds and new restroom buildings also showed
good support.
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Findings –park amenities (cont.)
•Amenities with support under 50% included:
–Sun shades, snack bar, and fire pit at Antlers Park.
–Baseball field/grandstand and pickleball courts at Avonlea.
•Amenities under 60% support included:
–Picnic shelters at Antlers Park.
–Outdoor fitness/challenge course at Avonlea.
–Lawns and prairie areas at East Lake Park.
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Findings –Ames Arena
•Good community support for replacing ice-making
system with non-Freon equipment, and for replacing
floors and piping.
•Lower support for replacing dasher boards around
rinks.
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Findings –sports dome
•Good support for building sports dome, but opinions
split evenly over whether to build at Hasse or at new
Avonlea location.
•Opposition around 25% regardless of scenario.
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Findings –tax impacts
•Good support for tax impacts of $50-$75.
•Support among Active/Very Active voters drops
close to margin of error (55%) at $85 impact.
•Good support from frequent park visitors, less from
infrequent users.
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Recommendations
•Responses showed good support for parks overall.
–Areas of low support limited to particular facilities or
amenities.
•If a bond levy is proposed, we recommend a tax
impact not to exceed $85 per year for an average
homeowner.
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Thank You!
Don Lifto, Ph.D.
Consultant
651-223-3067
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David MacGillivray
Principal
651-223-3068
Matthew Stark
Senior Analyst
651-223-3043
Community Survey
Prepared for the City of Lakeville
Provided by Springsted Incorporated
December 2018
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
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Introduction
Springsted Incorporated was retained by the City of Lakeville to perform a scientific random-sample
survey of the City’s registered voters, to gauge the community’s support for a variety of potential
improvements to the City’s parks and recreations facilities and to measure reaction to a potential
referendum to pay for such improvements. This report is intended to supplement our initial
presentation summarizing our overall findings and recommendations, by providing additional detail
about support among different demographic groups.
Our survey included a random sample of 400 registered voters living within the boundaries of the City,
who were contacted between December 7th and December 11th. The random sample was designed to
provide a representation of the District’s registered voters, with controls for age, gender,
race/ethnicity, and location, among other factors. Older voters and very frequent voters were
oversampled in our interviews; sample weights were adjusted to provide overall results that reflect the
demographic composition of the community as a whole.
Interviews consisted of 37 questions, with an average duration of approximately 13 minutes. Given
the size of our survey sample, our demographic controls, and the number of registered voters in the
District, the estimated margin of error for this survey is approximately ±4.9%.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
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Who Was Called
Before interviews were begun, we
analyzed the District’s registered voter list
to determine a set of demographic targets
to ensure that a representative sample of
the District’s voters was surveyed. These
characteristics included sex, parent status,
age, voting activity, and geographic
location in the district.
Our completed interviews were close to
targets on most demographic dimensions,
with the exception of oversampling Very
Active voters and voters over the age of
65. The table at right shows the effects of
this oversampling on the demographic mix
as a whole. For our analysis of overall
results, we have re-weighted the
responses to provide a representative
sample of the community.
While not included as demographic
controls, our survey also tracked whether
callers were renters or homeowners, and whether they were using cell phones or land line phones to
receive our calls. For this survey, approximately 36% of interviews were completed with participants
on cell phones. The proportion of cell phone users has grown considerably over the past decade. In
the second half of 2016, the National Health Interview Survey revealed that more than half of
American homes were wireless-only.
One of the first questions in the survey asked participants how often they visited one of the City’s
parks and recreation facilities in the past 12 months. Responses to this question were used to track
responses based on how frequently respondents made use of the City’s parks. The table on the
following page shows the park usage frequency by the other demographic dimensions we tracked.
Demographic Target Surveyed Difference
Males 48.7% 49.0% 0.3%
Females 51.3% 51.0% -0.3%
Precincts 1-2 14.2% 13.1% -1.1%
Precincts 3-5 16.2% 17.4% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 14.8% 17.2% 2.4%
Precincts 9-11 17.1% 16.9% -0.2%
Precincts 12-14 16.6% 16.7% 0.1%
Precincts 15-17 21.1% 18.7% -2.4%
Age 18-34 22.4% 9.3% -13.1%
35-44 20.1% 16.7% -3.4%
45-54 22.4% 20.5% -1.9%
55-64 19.6% 21.4% 1.8%
65+ 19.6% 32.1% 12.5%
Less Active/New voters
(0-2 of last 9 elections) 26.2% 10.4% -15.8%
Active voters
(3-5 of last 9 elections) 42.9% 38.4% -4.5%
Very Active voters
(6-9 of last 9 elections) 30.8% 51.2% 20.4%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
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Q2: Visits to Parks and Recreation amenities in previous 12 months
Non-user 1-12
visits
13-25
visits
26-50
visits
More
than 50
All Voters 21.4% 39.7% 12.8% 12.8% 13.4%
Male 20.6% 39.8% 15.0% 9.3% 15.3%
Female 22.2% 39.5% 10.7% 16.0% 11.6%
Non-user 100% --- --- --- ---
1-12 visits --- 100% --- --- ---
13-25 visits --- --- 100% --- ---
26-50 visits --- --- --- 100% ---
More than 50 --- --- --- --- 100%
Parent 14.6% 32.2% 11.9% 21.7% 19.6%
Non-Parent 23.7% 42.2% 13.1% 9.7% 11.2%
Age 18-34 21.5% 31.0% 13.2% 23.3% 11.0%
35-44 12.0% 34.6% 17.2% 14.8% 21.4%
45-54 17.1% 47.2% 11.2% 12.9% 11.6%
55-64 19.8% 43.2% 17.5% 7.5% 12.0%
65+ 37.6% 43.4% 4.7% 3.2% 11.1%
Precincts 1-2 16.3% 38.3% 14.1% 11.7% 19.6%
Precincts 3-5 15.1% 41.9% 6.2% 19.2% 17.6%
Precincts 6-8 26.2% 37.7% 12.3% 9.8% 13.9%
Precincts 9-11 16.5% 41.5% 16.4% 19.8% 5.8%
Precincts 12-14 22.9% 41.5% 13.0% 12.8% 9.8%
Precincts 15-17 27.7% 37.5% 14.1% 6.1% 14.5%
Less/New Voter 25.8% 31.9% 12.6% 18.2% 11.6%
Active Voter 21.6% 39.5% 15.8% 8.8% 14.3%
Very Active Voter 17.4% 46.6% 8.8% 13.8% 13.6%
High School 29.8% 37.5% 9.0% 14.5% 9.2%
Some College 29.7% 50.2% 8.4% 3.1% 8.6%
Bachelor's 15.2% 37.9% 14.5% 15.4% 17.0%
Graduate 17.8% 43.6% 12.2% 11.6% 14.9%
HH Income <$25k 30.4% 26.7% 10.4% 6.4% 26.0%
$25-50k 13.5% 40.1% 25.0% 7.6% 13.8%
$50-75k 29.2% 35.5% 4.5% 17.1% 13.8%
$75-100k 11.9% 44.1% 14.0% 13.0% 16.9%
$100-150k 22.9% 38.6% 13.6% 11.5% 13.4%
>$150k 24.8% 41.3% 10.3% 15.6% 8.0%
Homeowner 18.8% 39.7% 14.3% 13.9% 13.3%
Renter 57.6% 31.2% 3.6% 0.0% 7.7%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
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Survey Structure
The main body of the survey was split into four sections, corresponding to four locations where the
City is considering making improvements to its Parks and Recreation facilities. These locations include:
• Antlers Park
• Avonlea (proposed park location)
• East Lake Community Park
• Ames Arena
In addition to the above, there were two questions regarding the possibility of constructing a sports
dome in the City.
Following the questions on parks improvements, participants were asked for their reaction to a
number of potential tax impacts that might arise from the improvement projects.
Amenities at Antlers Park
The first set of questions asked about potential improvements to Antlers Park. Before any items were
read from the list, participants heard the following introductory language:
“Antlers Park was built on the shores of Lake Marion in the 1970s. The City is considering a
number of improvements and renovations to the park. As I describe some of the projects that
are being considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you more likely or less likely to
support the project.”
Nine improvements were read to each participant. These were read in random order, to minimize the
potential that items might be rated higher or lower due to their placement within the list. The
following tables show responses to each item broken out by demographic categories.
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December 2018
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Q5: Add a fountain with a play area where kids can splash around.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 61.8% 18.5% 17.8% 2.0%
Male 60.4% 18.7% 19.5% 1.5%
Female 63.1% 18.3% 16.2% 2.4%
Non-user 57.0% 25.0% 15.8% 2.2%
1-12 visits 61.7% 17.6% 18.7% 2.0%
13-25 visits 67.7% 12.7% 19.6% 0.0%
26-50 visits 60.5% 12.9% 21.9% 4.7%
More than 50 64.9% 21.7% 12.6% 0.8%
Parent 60.9% 25.0% 12.6% 1.5%
Non-Parent 62.0% 16.3% 19.6% 2.1%
Age 18-34 77.3% 10.6% 9.8% 2.3%
35-44 71.8% 17.2% 9.8% 1.2%
45-54 49.4% 16.1% 31.8% 2.7%
55-64 49.9% 28.2% 20.5% 1.4%
65+ 58.5% 22.2% 17.2% 2.2%
Precincts 1-2 63.5% 24.2% 6.8% 5.4%
Precincts 3-5 59.8% 25.0% 14.3% 0.9%
Precincts 6-8 45.5% 26.9% 26.3% 1.4%
Precincts 9-11 57.1% 14.5% 27.7% 0.7%
Precincts 12-14 65.6% 15.8% 17.0% 1.7%
Precincts 15-17 74.1% 9.3% 14.6% 2.0%
Less/New Voter 76.7% 13.7% 9.6% 0.0%
Active Voter 57.9% 17.5% 21.6% 3.0%
Very Active Voter 54.4% 24.0% 19.5% 2.2%
High School 60.2% 12.3% 24.4% 3.2%
Some College 54.1% 25.1% 17.4% 3.5%
Bachelor's 63.4% 18.1% 15.9% 2.5%
Graduate 59.7% 21.2% 19.1% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 72.8% 24.0% 3.3% 0.0%
$25-50k 78.1% 10.1% 9.0% 2.8%
$50-75k 61.9% 16.1% 21.1% 0.9%
$75-100k 63.6% 13.7% 19.3% 3.3%
$100-150k 59.3% 20.1% 19.4% 1.2%
>$150k 57.3% 22.7% 17.4% 2.5%
Homeowner 60.6% 19.7% 17.7% 2.0%
Renter 69.5% 9.5% 17.4% 3.6%
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December 2018
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Q6: Build new picnic shelters.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 52.3% 17.6% 27.6% 2.5%
Male 56.2% 16.7% 25.6% 1.5%
Female 48.6% 18.5% 29.5% 3.5%
Non-user 53.0% 19.9% 21.4% 5.7%
1-12 visits 57.4% 17.3% 24.6% 0.7%
13-25 visits 48.7% 10.9% 40.4% 0.0%
26-50 visits 47.9% 8.5% 38.1% 5.6%
More than 50 43.4% 30.0% 24.3% 2.2%
Parent 46.0% 24.5% 28.2% 1.2%
Non-Parent 54.4% 15.3% 27.4% 2.9%
Age 18-34 51.8% 8.5% 37.5% 2.3%
35-44 45.9% 28.8% 23.1% 2.1%
45-54 53.8% 11.6% 33.9% 0.7%
55-64 43.9% 27.4% 24.9% 3.8%
65+ 66.2% 13.8% 16.1% 3.9%
Precincts 1-2 47.5% 26.4% 20.1% 6.0%
Precincts 3-5 49.9% 20.6% 29.5% 0.0%
Precincts 6-8 44.5% 16.3% 37.6% 1.5%
Precincts 9-11 43.3% 17.4% 36.2% 3.1%
Precincts 12-14 54.9% 19.1% 24.1% 1.9%
Precincts 15-17 67.0% 9.6% 20.7% 2.7%
Less/New Voter 55.9% 12.9% 31.2% 0.0%
Active Voter 51.6% 18.1% 26.9% 3.4%
Very Active Voter 50.2% 21.0% 25.6% 3.3%
High School 54.9% 20.0% 21.0% 4.1%
Some College 54.3% 20.1% 23.3% 2.3%
Bachelor's 43.5% 17.0% 37.1% 2.5%
Graduate 60.1% 24.2% 14.7% 1.0%
HH Income <$25k 67.8% 22.1% 5.8% 4.3%
$25-50k 62.8% 10.7% 24.9% 1.6%
$50-75k 56.2% 19.1% 22.3% 2.5%
$75-100k 54.7% 19.9% 21.9% 3.4%
$100-150k 48.7% 18.5% 29.8% 2.9%
>$150k 48.7% 15.1% 35.2% 1.0%
Homeowner 50.2% 18.8% 28.8% 2.3%
Renter 59.1% 14.5% 20.5% 5.9%
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December 2018
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Q7: Build a children’s playground with seating for parents.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 68.6% 13.1% 17.2% 1.1%
Male 70.7% 10.8% 17.5% 1.0%
Female 66.6% 15.3% 17.0% 1.2%
Non-user 66.0% 19.7% 13.2% 1.1%
1-12 visits 66.2% 11.4% 20.8% 1.6%
13-25 visits 75.0% 5.2% 19.8% 0.0%
26-50 visits 78.5% 13.1% 7.7% 0.7%
More than 50 64.3% 15.3% 19.6% 0.8%
Parent 65.7% 16.1% 16.8% 1.5%
Non-Parent 69.6% 12.1% 17.4% 1.0%
Age 18-34 83.0% 8.5% 8.5% 0.0%
35-44 79.7% 12.8% 7.5% 0.0%
45-54 55.6% 11.8% 29.9% 2.7%
55-64 59.9% 16.4% 23.0% 0.7%
65+ 63.0% 17.1% 17.7% 2.2%
Precincts 1-2 69.5% 18.7% 10.1% 1.8%
Precincts 3-5 64.4% 16.9% 18.8% 0.0%
Precincts 6-8 52.9% 24.6% 21.1% 1.4%
Precincts 9-11 59.7% 8.3% 31.3% 0.7%
Precincts 12-14 76.9% 11.4% 10.1% 1.7%
Precincts 15-17 81.9% 3.4% 13.8% 0.9%
Less/New Voter 78.8% 13.9% 7.3% 0.0%
Active Voter 68.7% 10.1% 19.9% 1.3%
Very Active Voter 59.6% 16.7% 22.0% 1.7%
High School 72.1% 13.3% 14.6% 0.0%
Some College 58.5% 17.3% 21.3% 2.9%
Bachelor's 68.6% 13.9% 16.0% 1.4%
Graduate 69.0% 15.2% 15.7% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 67.5% 27.7% 4.8% 0.0%
$25-50k 72.8% 17.0% 8.7% 1.6%
$50-75k 70.9% 13.7% 14.4% 0.9%
$75-100k 59.8% 13.8% 26.3% 0.0%
$100-150k 68.5% 12.7% 17.9% 0.9%
>$150k 74.0% 9.4% 14.1% 2.5%
Homeowner 66.8% 14.2% 17.7% 1.2%
Renter 83.5% 5.0% 11.5% 0.0%
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December 2018
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Q8: Install sun shades along the beach area.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 48.5% 27.1% 22.5% 1.8%
Male 45.5% 27.7% 25.0% 1.8%
Female 51.4% 26.6% 20.2% 1.8%
Non-user 41.6% 40.1% 11.9% 6.4%
1-12 visits 54.3% 19.8% 25.0% 0.9%
13-25 visits 61.3% 15.9% 22.8% 0.0%
26-50 visits 41.4% 26.5% 31.3% 0.7%
More than 50 37.0% 39.5% 23.4% 0.0%
Parent 47.1% 29.3% 23.2% 0.5%
Non-Parent 49.0% 26.4% 22.3% 2.2%
Age 18-34 56.9% 22.6% 20.5% 0.0%
35-44 58.6% 25.5% 14.7% 1.2%
45-54 50.2% 16.4% 32.3% 1.2%
55-64 37.3% 38.7% 20.1% 4.0%
65+ 37.4% 34.8% 24.6% 3.1%
Precincts 1-2 55.2% 31.4% 12.8% 0.6%
Precincts 3-5 40.2% 37.1% 22.7% 0.0%
Precincts 6-8 30.2% 36.6% 31.2% 1.9%
Precincts 9-11 48.5% 23.3% 26.7% 1.4%
Precincts 12-14 51.9% 23.0% 23.5% 1.5%
Precincts 15-17 60.6% 16.7% 18.5% 4.2%
Less/New Voter 57.1% 22.3% 20.6% 0.0%
Active Voter 48.9% 26.1% 22.8% 2.1%
Very Active Voter 40.7% 32.6% 23.8% 2.9%
High School 42.5% 27.2% 29.5% 0.7%
Some College 52.2% 29.6% 14.6% 3.6%
Bachelor's 47.6% 27.6% 22.8% 2.1%
Graduate 44.2% 33.5% 22.3% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 68.0% 28.1% 3.9% 0.0%
$25-50k 77.7% 13.1% 8.0% 1.2%
$50-75k 48.3% 22.1% 25.1% 4.5%
$75-100k 42.8% 28.2% 28.9% 0.0%
$100-150k 46.9% 25.7% 24.8% 2.5%
>$150k 43.9% 35.2% 19.6% 1.4%
Homeowner 48.9% 27.3% 22.1% 1.8%
Renter 45.7% 28.3% 22.5% 3.6%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
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December 2018
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Q9: Construct a new building with restrooms and changing rooms.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 71.1% 11.7% 14.8% 2.4%
Male 69.5% 15.1% 13.8% 1.6%
Female 72.6% 8.5% 15.7% 3.2%
Non-user 63.1% 20.2% 13.7% 3.1%
1-12 visits 75.9% 9.9% 12.6% 1.6%
13-25 visits 70.7% 7.9% 21.4% 0.0%
26-50 visits 70.5% 7.4% 17.4% 4.7%
More than 50 70.6% 11.2% 14.0% 4.2%
Parent 74.4% 8.7% 16.3% 0.5%
Non-Parent 70.0% 12.7% 14.2% 3.1%
Age 18-34 73.1% 5.3% 19.4% 2.3%
35-44 80.8% 9.8% 7.8% 1.6%
45-54 73.3% 6.3% 19.2% 1.2%
55-64 66.4% 16.8% 14.2% 2.6%
65+ 60.8% 22.2% 12.2% 4.8%
Precincts 1-2 79.3% 9.4% 7.1% 4.3%
Precincts 3-5 72.0% 13.8% 14.2% 0.0%
Precincts 6-8 57.1% 13.3% 27.4% 2.2%
Precincts 9-11 74.2% 9.8% 13.8% 2.2%
Precincts 12-14 73.8% 10.5% 12.6% 3.0%
Precincts 15-17 70.8% 12.9% 13.4% 2.8%
Less/New Voter 79.3% 8.9% 11.9% 0.0%
Active Voter 71.1% 10.9% 14.5% 3.5%
Very Active Voter 64.1% 15.2% 17.7% 3.1%
High School 66.3% 16.9% 11.6% 5.1%
Some College 72.5% 12.1% 13.1% 2.3%
Bachelor's 62.8% 11.4% 23.7% 2.1%
Graduate 77.9% 16.4% 5.8% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 75.0% 21.1% 3.9% 0.0%
$25-50k 70.8% 3.7% 22.7% 2.8%
$50-75k 71.8% 13.9% 12.2% 2.1%
$75-100k 67.4% 12.0% 17.5% 3.1%
$100-150k 73.1% 10.1% 13.6% 3.2%
>$150k 70.0% 14.3% 14.7% 1.0%
Homeowner 70.7% 11.3% 15.7% 2.4%
Renter 69.6% 21.9% 8.5% 0.0%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
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Q10: Construct a new building with a snack bar and a meeting room.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 43.1% 28.0% 25.2% 3.7%
Male 37.5% 30.2% 30.1% 2.1%
Female 48.4% 25.9% 20.6% 5.1%
Non-user 46.1% 37.1% 12.4% 4.4%
1-12 visits 34.8% 31.0% 29.9% 4.4%
13-25 visits 48.1% 11.6% 38.6% 1.7%
26-50 visits 63.8% 11.4% 23.0% 1.7%
More than 50 38.6% 36.2% 21.0% 4.2%
Parent 55.5% 21.4% 19.8% 3.2%
Non-Parent 38.9% 30.3% 27.0% 3.8%
Age 18-34 55.9% 14.6% 27.2% 2.3%
35-44 47.5% 30.8% 17.8% 3.9%
45-54 44.9% 21.5% 30.9% 2.7%
55-64 31.4% 34.6% 29.3% 4.7%
65+ 33.0% 41.8% 20.1% 5.2%
Precincts 1-2 45.3% 28.3% 20.3% 6.0%
Precincts 3-5 48.8% 26.0% 24.4% 0.9%
Precincts 6-8 30.9% 31.5% 32.3% 5.4%
Precincts 9-11 52.6% 21.5% 25.3% 0.7%
Precincts 12-14 35.8% 31.2% 31.5% 1.5%
Precincts 15-17 46.3% 28.7% 18.3% 6.8%
Less/New Voter 53.0% 21.1% 24.2% 1.7%
Active Voter 39.0% 31.5% 24.8% 4.8%
Very Active Voter 40.5% 29.1% 26.6% 3.8%
High School 44.6% 35.4% 20.0% 0.0%
Some College 44.9% 23.5% 29.3% 2.4%
Bachelor's 41.8% 26.2% 26.8% 5.2%
Graduate 37.1% 42.3% 19.7% 0.9%
HH Income <$25k 20.7% 69.0% 10.3% 0.0%
$25-50k 49.3% 35.0% 12.9% 2.8%
$50-75k 47.4% 27.0% 23.1% 2.5%
$75-100k 40.0% 23.9% 32.1% 4.0%
$100-150k 43.1% 25.1% 27.2% 4.6%
>$150k 45.5% 28.2% 23.1% 3.2%
Homeowner 40.9% 28.9% 26.2% 4.0%
Renter 58.5% 23.9% 17.6% 0.0%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
12
Q11: Install a community fire pit with patio seating.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 42.6% 28.6% 25.1% 3.6%
Male 41.4% 27.1% 30.5% 0.9%
Female 43.8% 30.0% 20.0% 6.2%
Non-user 33.4% 44.2% 15.3% 7.1%
1-12 visits 43.7% 25.5% 27.8% 3.1%
13-25 visits 50.1% 14.9% 35.0% 0.0%
26-50 visits 41.0% 22.5% 30.4% 6.1%
More than 50 48.9% 31.7% 18.5% 0.8%
Parent 45.2% 30.0% 23.6% 1.2%
Non-Parent 41.8% 28.1% 25.7% 4.5%
Age 18-34 53.7% 20.2% 21.5% 4.6%
35-44 49.0% 27.5% 21.4% 2.1%
45-54 42.4% 22.4% 35.2% 0.0%
55-64 36.4% 34.7% 23.8% 5.1%
65+ 29.4% 40.6% 23.3% 6.7%
Precincts 1-2 39.6% 31.0% 24.7% 4.7%
Precincts 3-5 40.2% 31.7% 27.4% 0.6%
Precincts 6-8 37.0% 34.6% 25.8% 2.6%
Precincts 9-11 43.4% 24.0% 28.4% 4.2%
Precincts 12-14 40.8% 29.4% 27.0% 2.7%
Precincts 15-17 51.5% 23.0% 19.4% 6.2%
Less/New Voter 52.3% 25.9% 21.8% 0.0%
Active Voter 38.7% 28.6% 27.1% 5.7%
Very Active Voter 39.9% 30.9% 25.3% 3.9%
High School 48.8% 22.7% 22.6% 5.9%
Some College 46.1% 29.9% 20.7% 3.3%
Bachelor's 39.5% 31.3% 25.7% 3.6%
Graduate 37.4% 35.9% 26.7% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 45.0% 42.4% 3.9% 8.6%
$25-50k 61.1% 29.2% 8.1% 1.6%
$50-75k 27.6% 38.7% 31.1% 2.5%
$75-100k 49.2% 22.1% 26.1% 2.7%
$100-150k 37.4% 29.1% 28.4% 5.0%
>$150k 46.0% 26.5% 25.0% 2.4%
Homeowner 40.9% 29.1% 26.4% 3.5%
Renter 60.8% 25.4% 7.9% 5.9%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
13
Q12: Expand the parking area and improve the driveway entrance.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 60.8% 13.8% 21.0% 4.4%
Male 62.3% 13.2% 22.3% 2.3%
Female 59.4% 14.4% 19.9% 6.3%
Non-user 57.9% 21.2% 13.6% 7.3%
1-12 visits 59.8% 16.3% 18.8% 5.1%
13-25 visits 60.1% 5.3% 34.6% 0.0%
26-50 visits 61.2% 2.8% 29.7% 6.3%
More than 50 68.5% 13.3% 18.2% 0.0%
Parent 64.1% 11.7% 20.3% 3.9%
Non-Parent 59.6% 14.5% 21.3% 4.5%
Age 18-34 69.3% 10.8% 15.4% 4.6%
35-44 64.1% 13.0% 18.6% 4.3%
45-54 55.2% 11.1% 29.9% 3.9%
55-64 51.3% 18.5% 24.9% 5.3%
65+ 63.0% 16.7% 16.5% 3.8%
Precincts 1-2 59.7% 19.6% 15.3% 5.4%
Precincts 3-5 58.9% 16.2% 24.9% 0.0%
Precincts 6-8 61.2% 10.6% 25.8% 2.4%
Precincts 9-11 52.3% 18.1% 24.3% 5.3%
Precincts 12-14 62.8% 13.8% 20.6% 2.8%
Precincts 15-17 66.9% 7.6% 16.6% 8.8%
Less/New Voter 74.6% 8.3% 14.8% 2.3%
Active Voter 54.9% 16.4% 22.1% 6.5%
Very Active Voter 57.2% 14.9% 24.8% 3.1%
High School 71.9% 11.2% 15.0% 1.9%
Some College 65.5% 17.5% 15.5% 1.5%
Bachelor's 58.1% 11.3% 26.5% 4.1%
Graduate 49.1% 29.7% 15.9% 5.3%
HH Income <$25k 85.3% 3.3% 7.2% 4.3%
$25-50k 56.7% 23.4% 19.9% 0.0%
$50-75k 66.1% 12.9% 18.4% 2.5%
$75-100k 67.6% 8.0% 22.3% 2.1%
$100-150k 56.0% 13.9% 23.6% 6.5%
>$150k 58.4% 17.6% 19.2% 4.8%
Homeowner 59.7% 14.1% 21.8% 4.4%
Renter 65.1% 17.4% 11.5% 5.9%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
14
Q13: Add walking and biking trails connected to the regional trail system.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 76.1% 7.3% 14.3% 2.4%
Male 80.1% 8.2% 9.9% 1.8%
Female 72.3% 6.3% 18.5% 2.9%
Non-user 67.3% 18.2% 10.0% 4.5%
1-12 visits 78.1% 4.8% 14.2% 2.9%
13-25 visits 82.5% 0.0% 17.5% 0.0%
26-50 visits 68.4% 4.3% 25.5% 1.8%
More than 50 85.5% 6.8% 7.8% 0.0%
Parent 81.4% 5.7% 10.8% 2.1%
Non-Parent 74.2% 7.8% 15.5% 2.5%
Age 18-34 70.8% 7.1% 22.1% 0.0%
35-44 79.8% 9.8% 9.2% 1.2%
45-54 76.7% 3.5% 14.9% 4.9%
55-64 81.5% 6.1% 10.5% 1.9%
65+ 72.3% 10.1% 13.5% 4.1%
Precincts 1-2 80.2% 3.0% 13.9% 2.8%
Precincts 3-5 77.2% 6.0% 14.9% 1.9%
Precincts 6-8 84.2% 3.6% 11.4% 0.8%
Precincts 9-11 68.3% 8.8% 22.0% 0.9%
Precincts 12-14 78.7% 9.8% 9.2% 2.3%
Precincts 15-17 69.9% 10.4% 15.2% 4.5%
Less/New Voter 75.7% 9.4% 13.8% 1.1%
Active Voter 75.7% 6.9% 14.0% 3.4%
Very Active Voter 76.9% 6.0% 15.2% 1.9%
High School 72.0% 6.0% 21.3% 0.7%
Some College 74.8% 13.5% 7.1% 4.6%
Bachelor's 76.0% 6.4% 14.5% 3.1%
Graduate 78.2% 6.0% 12.7% 3.0%
HH Income <$25k 84.6% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 78.6% 0.0% 21.4% 0.0%
$50-75k 77.5% 1.2% 11.9% 9.4%
$75-100k 80.0% 7.1% 11.3% 1.6%
$100-150k 75.3% 8.4% 14.3% 2.0%
>$150k 71.3% 9.1% 17.9% 1.8%
Homeowner 75.9% 7.4% 14.2% 2.4%
Renter 76.6% 6.0% 13.8% 3.6%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
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Amenities to be Built at Avonlea Property
The next set of questions asked about potential improvements that could be constructed near the
Avonlea neighborhood. Before these items were read, participants heard the following introductory
language:
“The City owns around 40 acres of parkland next to the new Avonlea neighborhood, west of
Cedar Avenue and about a mile south of Dodd Road, and is thinking about building a
community park at this location. As I describe some of the improvements being considered, I’d
like you to tell me if each one makes you more likely or less likely to support the project.”
Seven potential elements of a new park were read to each participant. These were again read in
random order. The following tables show responses to each item broken out by the demographic
dimensions we tracked.
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
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Q15: Install four grass fields that could be used for football, soccer, lacrosse and other sports. These
would also have lighting for games and practices after sunset.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 68.0% 16.7% 13.2% 2.2%
Male 70.9% 15.3% 11.9% 1.8%
Female 65.2% 18.0% 14.3% 2.5%
Non-user 57.0% 25.4% 14.4% 3.2%
1-12 visits 65.1% 19.2% 13.9% 1.8%
13-25 visits 67.8% 11.9% 16.9% 3.4%
26-50 visits 86.8% 5.1% 7.4% 0.7%
More than 50 76.4% 11.1% 10.9% 1.7%
Parent 77.4% 8.7% 12.4% 1.5%
Non-Parent 64.7% 19.4% 13.4% 2.4%
Age 18-34 87.9% 3.6% 8.5% 0.0%
35-44 79.7% 13.2% 7.0% 0.0%
45-54 60.1% 16.6% 20.9% 2.4%
55-64 55.9% 27.2% 12.7% 4.2%
65+ 52.8% 25.6% 16.9% 4.7%
Precincts 1-2 68.6% 17.4% 10.2% 3.8%
Precincts 3-5 65.8% 15.9% 17.1% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 60.0% 19.7% 16.7% 3.5%
Precincts 9-11 58.9% 19.0% 19.5% 2.6%
Precincts 12-14 70.4% 17.6% 12.0% 0.0%
Precincts 15-17 79.4% 12.2% 6.1% 2.3%
Less/New Voter 86.1% 8.3% 5.6% 0.0%
Active Voter 63.8% 19.1% 14.8% 2.4%
Very Active Voter 58.3% 20.6% 17.4% 3.7%
High School 68.1% 14.5% 15.6% 1.8%
Some College 67.0% 23.4% 7.2% 2.4%
Bachelor's 62.6% 18.9% 15.6% 3.0%
Graduate 68.9% 16.8% 13.5% 0.8%
HH Income <$25k 54.1% 45.9% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 76.8% 13.3% 8.4% 1.6%
$50-75k 62.0% 21.8% 12.1% 4.1%
$75-100k 71.6% 14.3% 12.8% 1.3%
$100-150k 65.9% 15.7% 16.8% 1.7%
>$150k 70.4% 14.9% 11.3% 3.4%
Homeowner 67.0% 16.9% 13.7% 2.4%
Renter 74.1% 13.4% 12.5% 0.0%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
17
Q16: Build a lighted full-size baseball field with dugouts and grandstand seating.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 39.9% 38.1% 19.1% 2.9%
Male 43.2% 36.2% 18.3% 2.3%
Female 36.8% 39.9% 19.9% 3.5%
Non-user 32.6% 51.6% 12.4% 3.4%
1-12 visits 35.7% 39.4% 21.6% 3.3%
13-25 visits 48.6% 22.4% 26.6% 2.4%
26-50 visits 46.6% 32.4% 20.3% 0.7%
More than 50 49.1% 33.0% 14.1% 3.8%
Parent 48.3% 32.6% 18.1% 1.0%
Non-Parent 37.0% 40.0% 19.4% 3.6%
Age 18-34 55.7% 32.7% 11.6% 0.0%
35-44 49.1% 34.9% 16.0% 0.0%
45-54 35.9% 31.4% 29.4% 3.4%
55-64 28.3% 46.3% 22.4% 3.1%
65+ 27.4% 47.3% 16.4% 8.9%
Precincts 1-2 39.6% 41.4% 13.7% 5.3%
Precincts 3-5 34.7% 42.4% 21.7% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 27.7% 37.4% 29.8% 5.2%
Precincts 9-11 39.4% 34.1% 24.3% 2.2%
Precincts 12-14 42.2% 36.5% 20.7% 0.7%
Precincts 15-17 51.0% 37.7% 7.9% 3.4%
Less/New Voter 54.1% 37.0% 8.9% 0.0%
Active Voter 37.7% 35.8% 22.6% 3.9%
Very Active Voter 30.8% 42.3% 22.9% 4.0%
High School 46.8% 36.1% 14.9% 2.2%
Some College 30.1% 50.4% 15.6% 3.9%
Bachelor's 41.6% 32.4% 22.4% 3.6%
Graduate 29.3% 48.7% 19.9% 2.1%
HH Income <$25k 36.2% 57.4% 3.9% 2.5%
$25-50k 35.8% 42.0% 20.7% 1.6%
$50-75k 29.6% 52.9% 8.8% 8.6%
$75-100k 47.9% 28.0% 20.8% 3.2%
$100-150k 38.8% 36.1% 23.5% 1.5%
>$150k 41.0% 39.7% 16.2% 3.1%
Homeowner 38.2% 38.7% 19.9% 3.2%
Renter 58.2% 32.3% 9.5% 0.0%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
18
Q17: Build a large playground area.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 70.2% 13.9% 14.5% 1.4%
Male 72.2% 12.7% 14.0% 1.1%
Female 68.4% 15.1% 14.9% 1.6%
Non-user 62.7% 24.0% 11.6% 1.7%
1-12 visits 70.9% 12.8% 15.0% 1.3%
13-25 visits 61.3% 16.0% 22.0% 0.7%
26-50 visits 82.7% 4.1% 12.5% 0.7%
More than 50 76.9% 8.8% 12.0% 2.3%
Parent 71.6% 10.4% 16.5% 1.5%
Non-Parent 69.8% 15.2% 13.8% 1.3%
Age 18-34 91.5% 1.3% 7.2% 0.0%
35-44 76.6% 12.8% 10.6% 0.0%
45-54 56.9% 16.3% 25.7% 1.2%
55-64 61.4% 21.5% 16.4% 0.7%
65+ 62.1% 20.0% 12.6% 5.3%
Precincts 1-2 65.9% 16.7% 14.2% 3.2%
Precincts 3-5 70.4% 15.6% 12.8% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 55.9% 20.2% 22.0% 1.9%
Precincts 9-11 61.5% 12.1% 25.7% 0.7%
Precincts 12-14 83.6% 7.6% 8.9% 0.0%
Precincts 15-17 78.5% 13.2% 6.8% 1.5%
Less/New Voter 85.5% 7.7% 6.8% 0.0%
Active Voter 67.5% 15.5% 15.6% 1.4%
Very Active Voter 61.0% 17.1% 19.4% 2.5%
High School 67.3% 13.0% 17.5% 2.2%
Some College 69.4% 16.4% 12.9% 1.4%
Bachelor's 67.9% 16.4% 14.1% 1.7%
Graduate 69.2% 16.7% 14.1% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 65.4% 32.1% 0.0% 2.5%
$25-50k 84.6% 2.8% 11.0% 1.6%
$50-75k 61.1% 26.6% 7.8% 4.6%
$75-100k 68.3% 9.6% 22.0% 0.0%
$100-150k 71.1% 14.1% 13.6% 1.3%
>$150k 70.3% 12.8% 15.7% 1.1%
Homeowner 69.1% 13.7% 15.6% 1.5%
Renter 85.1% 14.9% 0.0% 0.0%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
19
Q18: Build an outdoor fitness area and challenge course.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 51.3% 28.5% 17.2% 3.0%
Male 54.2% 26.2% 17.1% 2.5%
Female 48.5% 30.7% 17.3% 3.5%
Non-user 45.2% 37.7% 15.7% 1.3%
1-12 visits 45.5% 33.1% 17.5% 3.9%
13-25 visits 63.5% 16.3% 17.7% 2.4%
26-50 visits 60.8% 20.6% 17.9% 0.7%
More than 50 57.1% 19.4% 17.5% 6.0%
Parent 60.9% 21.9% 14.2% 3.0%
Non-Parent 48.0% 30.8% 18.2% 3.0%
Age 18-34 70.2% 15.6% 12.8% 1.3%
35-44 63.6% 22.8% 13.7% 0.0%
45-54 47.8% 23.9% 23.4% 4.9%
55-64 41.7% 37.3% 17.7% 3.3%
65+ 29.1% 46.5% 18.6% 5.9%
Precincts 1-2 48.9% 29.7% 17.1% 4.2%
Precincts 3-5 45.7% 30.0% 20.3% 4.1%
Precincts 6-8 48.3% 26.7% 22.2% 2.8%
Precincts 9-11 52.3% 25.9% 21.1% 0.7%
Precincts 12-14 49.6% 32.4% 15.6% 2.4%
Precincts 15-17 59.5% 26.6% 10.0% 3.9%
Less/New Voter 72.2% 18.8% 9.0% 0.0%
Active Voter 45.4% 28.8% 21.3% 4.5%
Very Active Voter 41.6% 36.4% 18.5% 3.5%
High School 54.5% 25.8% 17.6% 2.2%
Some College 52.1% 32.9% 10.2% 4.8%
Bachelor's 53.7% 25.5% 16.7% 4.1%
Graduate 35.6% 41.1% 21.3% 2.1%
HH Income <$25k 71.0% 22.7% 6.4% 0.0%
$25-50k 58.7% 24.3% 15.4% 1.6%
$50-75k 20.6% 47.1% 23.2% 9.1%
$75-100k 60.0% 15.9% 21.7% 2.3%
$100-150k 51.1% 32.3% 14.4% 2.1%
>$150k 51.4% 27.1% 17.9% 3.5%
Homeowner 49.4% 29.8% 17.6% 3.2%
Renter 75.6% 15.5% 8.9% 0.0%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
Park Amenities Community Survey Results
December 2018
20
Q19: Construct a park building with restrooms, storage, and community meeting space.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 63.0% 16.4% 17.5% 3.1%
Male 63.2% 17.4% 16.6% 2.8%
Female 62.9% 15.4% 18.3% 3.4%
Non-user 52.5% 26.8% 15.7% 5.0%
1-12 visits 65.0% 17.6% 15.8% 1.6%
13-25 visits 64.2% 9.9% 23.5% 2.4%
26-50 visits 71.0% 8.9% 15.5% 4.7%
More than 50 65.3% 9.3% 21.6% 3.8%
Parent 64.5% 13.4% 20.7% 1.5%
Non-Parent 62.6% 17.4% 16.4% 3.7%
Age 18-34 69.0% 5.8% 23.0% 2.3%
35-44 67.9% 16.0% 14.9% 1.2%
45-54 63.4% 10.4% 23.9% 2.4%
55-64 56.3% 25.2% 15.5% 3.1%
65+ 57.2% 27.3% 8.5% 7.0%
Precincts 1-2 58.4% 20.9% 15.4% 5.4%
Precincts 3-5 63.0% 18.5% 17.3% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 44.0% 23.3% 29.3% 3.5%
Precincts 9-11 59.0% 9.6% 29.2% 2.2%
Precincts 12-14 74.0% 10.1% 15.9% 0.0%
Precincts 15-17 73.7% 17.1% 3.3% 6.0%
Less/New Voter 75.8% 7.8% 16.5% 0.0%
Active Voter 58.2% 18.9% 17.8% 5.2%
Very Active Voter 59.0% 20.1% 18.0% 2.9%
High School 63.4% 19.5% 13.0% 4.1%
Some College 61.6% 19.6% 13.3% 5.5%
Bachelor's 58.3% 17.9% 20.4% 3.3%
Graduate 66.3% 14.7% 18.2% 0.8%
HH Income <$25k 63.9% 33.6% 0.0% 2.5%
$25-50k 69.2% 9.5% 19.7% 1.6%
$50-75k 58.7% 28.9% 6.9% 5.5%
$75-100k 75.2% 12.1% 8.5% 4.3%
$100-150k 58.8% 15.4% 23.5% 2.3%
>$150k 59.6% 15.8% 21.5% 3.1%
Homeowner 61.2% 16.6% 18.9% 3.3%
Renter 75.1% 13.4% 7.9% 3.6%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
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Q20: Add walking and biking trails connected to the regional trail system.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 79.5% 9.0% 10.1% 1.4%
Male 81.4% 7.7% 10.0% 0.9%
Female 77.6% 10.2% 10.3% 1.8%
Non-user 64.2% 19.5% 13.6% 2.8%
1-12 visits 86.0% 7.0% 6.1% 0.9%
13-25 visits 76.4% 3.1% 19.7% 0.7%
26-50 visits 82.6% 4.0% 11.6% 1.8%
More than 50 84.6% 8.5% 6.0% 0.8%
Parent 81.6% 6.6% 10.7% 1.1%
Non-Parent 78.8% 9.8% 9.9% 1.5%
Age 18-34 85.0% 7.1% 8.0% 0.0%
35-44 80.8% 7.9% 11.3% 0.0%
45-54 82.1% 4.8% 12.4% 0.7%
55-64 75.3% 14.1% 8.8% 1.9%
65+ 72.8% 11.9% 10.4% 4.8%
Precincts 1-2 74.4% 14.0% 11.6% 0.0%
Precincts 3-5 78.8% 14.7% 5.3% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 73.9% 10.6% 12.9% 2.6%
Precincts 9-11 76.8% 4.3% 17.3% 1.7%
Precincts 12-14 85.7% 2.9% 11.4% 0.0%
Precincts 15-17 84.1% 9.1% 4.3% 2.6%
Less/New Voter 84.1% 11.4% 4.5% 0.0%
Active Voter 78.4% 7.4% 12.9% 1.3%
Very Active Voter 77.0% 9.1% 11.1% 2.7%
High School 80.7% 6.0% 12.3% 0.9%
Some College 71.8% 17.1% 8.3% 2.9%
Bachelor's 80.4% 7.4% 11.5% 0.7%
Graduate 77.9% 10.6% 9.2% 2.3%
HH Income <$25k 55.8% 44.2% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 83.0% 0.0% 15.5% 1.6%
$50-75k 73.2% 8.9% 13.0% 4.9%
$75-100k 81.6% 7.3% 9.6% 1.5%
$100-150k 80.5% 8.2% 10.3% 1.0%
>$150k 81.2% 9.1% 9.0% 0.7%
Homeowner 78.2% 9.5% 10.7% 1.6%
Renter 84.1% 9.3% 6.6% 0.0%
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Q21: Build eight pickleball courts
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 39.3% 31.7% 22.5% 6.5%
Male 37.0% 34.7% 22.1% 6.2%
Female 41.5% 28.8% 22.9% 6.7%
Non-user 32.3% 46.4% 16.5% 4.7%
1-12 visits 40.1% 32.7% 18.6% 8.6%
13-25 visits 45.4% 22.3% 29.8% 2.5%
26-50 visits 46.8% 10.2% 35.7% 7.3%
More than 50 35.4% 34.7% 24.0% 6.0%
Parent 41.2% 30.3% 25.9% 2.7%
Non-Parent 38.7% 32.2% 21.4% 7.8%
Age 18-34 41.6% 21.3% 30.0% 7.2%
35-44 41.1% 40.0% 14.3% 4.7%
45-54 40.7% 25.5% 31.1% 2.7%
55-64 36.2% 34.6% 21.0% 8.2%
65+ 36.4% 39.4% 14.0% 10.2%
Precincts 1-2 40.4% 36.2% 11.7% 11.8%
Precincts 3-5 39.0% 35.4% 22.1% 3.5%
Precincts 6-8 34.9% 30.4% 31.9% 2.8%
Precincts 9-11 38.0% 24.2% 33.8% 3.9%
Precincts 12-14 32.5% 32.7% 25.2% 9.7%
Precincts 15-17 49.0% 31.7% 12.4% 6.9%
Less/New Voter 46.1% 27.1% 22.9% 3.9%
Active Voter 37.3% 33.7% 19.5% 9.5%
Very Active Voter 36.3% 32.7% 26.4% 4.5%
High School 39.0% 27.5% 21.9% 11.6%
Some College 32.6% 45.0% 15.3% 7.0%
Bachelor's 36.3% 31.7% 26.6% 5.4%
Graduate 40.1% 39.8% 18.7% 1.3%
HH Income <$25k 41.2% 44.3% 0.0% 14.5%
$25-50k 48.2% 31.2% 18.9% 1.8%
$50-75k 39.2% 31.7% 18.0% 11.1%
$75-100k 37.8% 29.8% 23.4% 9.0%
$100-150k 42.0% 30.0% 23.2% 4.7%
>$150k 32.9% 34.4% 27.1% 5.7%
Homeowner 37.7% 31.4% 24.2% 6.8%
Renter 51.1% 28.7% 13.6% 6.6%
City of Lakeville, Minnesota
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Amenities at East Lake Community Park
We next asked a set of questions about potential improvements to East Lake Community Park. This set
of questions was introduced with the following language:
“East Lake Community Park is on Pilot Knob Road, just north of 170th Street. The City is
thinking of expanding the park and adding a number of new amenities to it. As I describe some
of the improvements being considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you more likely
or less likely to support the project.”
Seven potential improvements were read to each participant in random order. The following tables
show responses to each item broken out by the demographic dimensions we tracked.
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Q23: Expand the park’s walking and biking trails.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 76.7% 11.1% 9.9% 2.3%
Male 80.1% 10.4% 7.1% 2.5%
Female 73.5% 11.8% 12.6% 2.1%
Non-user 65.0% 19.4% 13.2% 2.3%
1-12 visits 80.6% 10.7% 6.7% 2.1%
13-25 visits 80.6% 3.6% 15.8% 0.0%
26-50 visits 82.9% 5.3% 9.7% 2.1%
More than 50 73.9% 11.9% 8.7% 5.6%
Parent 78.1% 10.6% 7.2% 4.1%
Non-Parent 76.2% 11.3% 10.8% 1.7%
Age 18-34 81.4% 6.2% 12.4% 0.0%
35-44 79.7% 10.9% 6.4% 3.0%
45-54 75.4% 12.2% 10.0% 2.4%
55-64 75.0% 13.4% 9.7% 1.9%
65+ 70.8% 13.7% 10.7% 4.8%
Precincts 1-2 71.0% 18.8% 6.0% 4.2%
Precincts 3-5 74.1% 15.0% 9.6% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 70.6% 11.3% 16.1% 2.0%
Precincts 9-11 75.1% 11.5% 11.8% 1.6%
Precincts 12-14 86.9% 4.2% 5.9% 3.0%
Precincts 15-17 79.1% 8.8% 10.1% 2.0%
Less/New Voter 81.2% 8.9% 8.2% 1.7%
Active Voter 78.3% 10.3% 9.4% 2.1%
Very Active Voter 70.6% 14.2% 12.0% 3.2%
High School 81.0% 6.4% 10.8% 1.9%
Some College 71.3% 15.6% 12.3% 0.8%
Bachelor's 76.2% 12.5% 6.0% 5.4%
Graduate 74.9% 17.8% 7.3% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 68.6% 31.4% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 73.5% 10.8% 14.1% 1.6%
$50-75k 71.9% 22.0% 3.6% 2.5%
$75-100k 74.2% 7.3% 13.6% 4.9%
$100-150k 80.0% 8.4% 9.8% 1.9%
>$150k 77.4% 11.4% 9.8% 1.5%
Homeowner 75.5% 11.4% 10.5% 2.6%
Renter 84.1% 11.1% 4.9% 0.0%
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Q24: Add a trailhead for the North Creek Regional trail system, with a picnic shelter, restrooms, water
fountains and a bike repair station.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 68.7% 14.7% 13.0% 3.6%
Male 69.8% 13.6% 12.7% 3.8%
Female 67.7% 15.6% 13.3% 3.4%
Non-user 59.1% 21.7% 14.5% 4.7%
1-12 visits 69.8% 15.9% 11.3% 3.0%
13-25 visits 73.3% 5.3% 18.9% 2.5%
26-50 visits 78.5% 7.1% 13.7% 0.7%
More than 50 67.2% 15.7% 9.3% 7.8%
Parent 72.3% 14.5% 9.4% 3.8%
Non-Parent 67.5% 14.7% 14.2% 3.6%
Age 18-34 76.4% 7.0% 16.6% 0.0%
35-44 73.3% 14.3% 7.8% 4.6%
45-54 69.8% 12.7% 12.7% 4.7%
55-64 64.3% 19.2% 13.1% 3.5%
65+ 58.0% 21.8% 14.3% 5.9%
Precincts 1-2 60.1% 24.2% 8.2% 7.5%
Precincts 3-5 68.2% 15.6% 13.6% 2.7%
Precincts 6-8 62.6% 18.2% 16.4% 2.8%
Precincts 9-11 65.4% 14.0% 17.0% 3.6%
Precincts 12-14 80.7% 7.6% 10.5% 1.2%
Precincts 15-17 71.5% 11.6% 12.4% 4.4%
Less/New Voter 77.0% 6.6% 14.8% 1.7%
Active Voter 72.1% 13.8% 9.4% 4.7%
Very Active Voter 57.0% 22.8% 16.5% 3.7%
High School 61.8% 14.3% 21.7% 2.2%
Some College 64.4% 17.8% 17.1% 0.8%
Bachelor's 69.0% 15.5% 9.3% 6.3%
Graduate 67.0% 21.5% 8.9% 2.5%
HH Income <$25k 73.6% 26.4% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 73.3% 9.3% 15.9% 1.6%
$50-75k 57.8% 26.7% 5.9% 9.7%
$75-100k 69.6% 10.7% 14.5% 5.2%
$100-150k 71.8% 11.4% 14.2% 2.7%
>$150k 65.1% 18.5% 13.8% 2.6%
Homeowner 67.3% 15.5% 13.0% 4.1%
Renter 73.1% 10.1% 16.9% 0.0%
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Q25: Convert some land to native prairie grasses and wildflowers.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 57.1% 23.7% 16.3% 2.8%
Male 54.7% 23.0% 18.8% 3.5%
Female 59.5% 24.4% 14.0% 2.2%
Non-user 42.7% 40.3% 13.6% 3.4%
1-12 visits 64.5% 20.5% 12.5% 2.5%
13-25 visits 69.6% 12.3% 15.7% 2.5%
26-50 visits 48.7% 20.2% 29.5% 1.6%
More than 50 54.5% 21.1% 20.2% 4.2%
Parent 48.6% 26.0% 21.7% 3.8%
Non-Parent 60.1% 23.0% 14.5% 2.5%
Age 18-34 55.2% 22.0% 22.7% 0.0%
35-44 58.1% 28.1% 8.0% 5.8%
45-54 53.1% 22.3% 23.4% 1.2%
55-64 62.5% 19.6% 14.8% 3.1%
65+ 57.6% 26.9% 10.9% 4.6%
Precincts 1-2 60.9% 28.5% 5.6% 5.0%
Precincts 3-5 53.4% 30.6% 15.9% 0.0%
Precincts 6-8 46.3% 21.0% 29.9% 2.8%
Precincts 9-11 61.2% 17.4% 16.4% 5.0%
Precincts 12-14 58.9% 20.8% 17.8% 2.5%
Precincts 15-17 60.8% 24.9% 12.2% 2.0%
Less/New Voter 57.1% 24.3% 16.8% 1.7%
Active Voter 57.5% 23.1% 15.3% 4.1%
Very Active Voter 56.7% 24.1% 17.3% 1.9%
High School 61.6% 17.7% 19.8% 0.9%
Some College 57.4% 29.1% 11.2% 2.3%
Bachelor's 59.2% 15.5% 19.6% 5.7%
Graduate 51.4% 40.1% 8.5% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 73.3% 20.3% 6.4% 0.0%
$25-50k 66.1% 22.6% 9.7% 1.6%
$50-75k 52.7% 30.1% 11.3% 5.8%
$75-100k 59.0% 15.7% 20.7% 4.6%
$100-150k 58.8% 22.5% 17.5% 1.2%
>$150k 49.3% 30.8% 16.3% 3.6%
Homeowner 55.9% 24.4% 16.5% 3.2%
Renter 71.8% 14.4% 13.8% 0.0%
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Q26: Add docks and storage racks for canoes and kayaks at the lake.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 59.7% 20.8% 15.0% 4.5%
Male 62.2% 17.6% 16.6% 3.7%
Female 57.4% 23.9% 13.5% 5.2%
Non-user 57.5% 27.9% 11.4% 3.3%
1-12 visits 63.6% 18.7% 15.4% 2.3%
13-25 visits 65.7% 15.8% 14.3% 4.2%
26-50 visits 60.6% 16.6% 16.7% 6.1%
More than 50 45.2% 24.6% 19.0% 11.3%
Parent 55.0% 25.4% 16.0% 3.5%
Non-Parent 61.3% 19.2% 14.7% 4.8%
Age 18-34 62.4% 15.0% 17.6% 4.9%
35-44 60.3% 23.8% 11.3% 4.6%
45-54 69.8% 13.0% 13.9% 3.2%
55-64 53.1% 26.6% 16.6% 3.8%
65+ 51.0% 27.6% 15.5% 5.9%
Precincts 1-2 52.5% 25.4% 12.2% 9.9%
Precincts 3-5 52.4% 30.6% 15.7% 1.2%
Precincts 6-8 48.9% 22.8% 24.9% 3.5%
Precincts 9-11 58.2% 16.0% 20.2% 5.6%
Precincts 12-14 64.9% 19.4% 12.2% 3.5%
Precincts 15-17 74.2% 14.2% 7.8% 3.8%
Less/New Voter 58.3% 25.2% 12.6% 3.9%
Active Voter 66.6% 14.5% 13.6% 5.3%
Very Active Voter 51.2% 25.8% 19.2% 3.8%
High School 63.1% 16.2% 11.8% 8.9%
Some College 53.4% 28.6% 16.7% 1.4%
Bachelor's 61.0% 17.2% 16.4% 5.5%
Graduate 60.0% 24.7% 15.2% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 60.8% 36.0% 3.3% 0.0%
$25-50k 57.0% 17.0% 15.1% 10.8%
$50-75k 53.8% 24.9% 12.3% 9.1%
$75-100k 70.9% 9.1% 14.2% 5.8%
$100-150k 58.3% 22.0% 17.5% 2.2%
>$150k 55.9% 25.8% 14.5% 3.9%
Homeowner 58.0% 21.9% 15.2% 4.9%
Renter 65.1% 16.4% 18.5% 0.0%
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Q27: Add a fishing pier on the lake.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 66.5% 15.4% 15.4% 2.7%
Male 67.9% 14.0% 15.4% 2.6%
Female 65.1% 16.8% 15.3% 2.8%
Non-user 60.6% 22.1% 11.7% 5.5%
1-12 visits 72.4% 15.9% 10.5% 1.2%
13-25 visits 64.6% 10.0% 23.7% 1.7%
26-50 visits 71.8% 6.4% 21.1% 0.7%
More than 50 54.8% 17.2% 22.3% 5.6%
Parent 68.4% 11.4% 17.5% 2.8%
Non-Parent 65.8% 16.8% 14.7% 2.7%
Age 18-34 77.5% 6.2% 16.3% 0.0%
35-44 69.5% 15.2% 12.3% 3.0%
45-54 67.6% 15.7% 16.7% 0.0%
55-64 60.0% 19.3% 16.4% 4.2%
65+ 55.1% 22.6% 15.0% 7.3%
Precincts 1-2 63.8% 23.0% 6.9% 6.3%
Precincts 3-5 66.6% 15.7% 15.9% 1.9%
Precincts 6-8 47.3% 20.1% 29.1% 3.5%
Precincts 9-11 63.1% 15.5% 18.4% 3.0%
Precincts 12-14 70.7% 14.9% 13.2% 1.2%
Precincts 15-17 81.0% 7.4% 10.1% 1.5%
Less/New Voter 70.1% 14.6% 13.7% 1.7%
Active Voter 70.4% 11.4% 14.7% 3.6%
Very Active Voter 57.9% 21.9% 17.9% 2.4%
High School 65.2% 11.8% 18.8% 4.3%
Some College 70.9% 20.0% 5.7% 3.5%
Bachelor's 67.1% 13.0% 15.5% 4.3%
Graduate 70.0% 18.4% 11.6% 0.0%
HH Income <$25k 78.4% 21.6% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 64.0% 19.1% 14.1% 2.8%
$50-75k 69.4% 20.5% 5.6% 4.6%
$75-100k 65.4% 11.2% 19.8% 3.6%
$100-150k 65.4% 14.3% 18.8% 1.4%
>$150k 66.8% 16.7% 12.6% 3.9%
Homeowner 65.8% 15.2% 15.9% 3.1%
Renter 71.0% 15.9% 13.1% 0.0%
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Q28: Build a parking area for 40 cars.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 60.2% 15.5% 19.1% 5.2%
Male 63.2% 15.4% 17.6% 3.8%
Female 57.5% 15.7% 20.5% 6.4%
Non-user 57.5% 21.5% 15.2% 5.7%
1-12 visits 63.6% 15.4% 15.8% 5.2%
13-25 visits 58.6% 11.9% 27.8% 1.7%
26-50 visits 72.1% 3.0% 20.3% 4.7%
More than 50 44.8% 21.8% 25.6% 7.8%
Parent 62.5% 12.5% 20.0% 5.0%
Non-Parent 59.5% 16.6% 18.8% 5.2%
Age 18-34 59.6% 11.1% 22.4% 6.8%
35-44 64.6% 14.8% 16.0% 4.6%
45-54 59.8% 14.9% 22.1% 3.2%
55-64 61.5% 16.6% 16.8% 5.1%
65+ 55.6% 21.3% 17.2% 5.9%
Precincts 1-2 50.8% 22.5% 10.8% 15.9%
Precincts 3-5 56.3% 21.1% 20.8% 1.8%
Precincts 6-8 50.0% 15.4% 30.4% 4.2%
Precincts 9-11 60.0% 15.0% 21.9% 3.0%
Precincts 12-14 67.2% 11.1% 19.2% 2.6%
Precincts 15-17 70.9% 11.3% 12.8% 4.9%
Less/New Voter 69.6% 12.8% 15.9% 1.7%
Active Voter 57.0% 14.7% 19.8% 8.6%
Very Active Voter 56.8% 19.1% 20.8% 3.3%
High School 59.0% 16.4% 18.3% 6.3%
Some College 65.1% 17.0% 13.5% 4.4%
Bachelor's 60.1% 12.9% 20.5% 6.4%
Graduate 62.1% 22.7% 12.6% 2.5%
HH Income <$25k 71.3% 28.7% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 55.3% 27.2% 15.9% 1.6%
$50-75k 54.9% 21.9% 16.9% 6.4%
$75-100k 65.4% 5.8% 20.8% 8.0%
$100-150k 56.6% 15.7% 23.4% 4.3%
>$150k 64.1% 15.1% 15.1% 5.7%
Homeowner 58.4% 16.6% 19.1% 5.8%
Renter 70.6% 8.9% 20.4% 0.0%
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Q29: Create an open lawn area where people can play lacrosse and soccer.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 54.1% 22.5% 19.7% 3.7%
Male 58.3% 20.2% 18.6% 3.0%
Female 50.2% 24.6% 20.8% 4.4%
Non-user 45.1% 34.9% 16.6% 3.4%
1-12 visits 58.0% 23.5% 15.3% 3.3%
13-25 visits 58.0% 13.3% 24.5% 4.2%
26-50 visits 65.4% 5.1% 28.8% 0.7%
More than 50 42.7% 24.6% 24.8% 7.8%
Parent 59.0% 19.0% 18.2% 3.8%
Non-Parent 52.4% 23.6% 20.3% 3.7%
Age 18-34 65.9% 12.9% 21.2% 0.0%
35-44 59.2% 22.9% 13.3% 4.6%
45-54 47.0% 22.6% 25.3% 5.0%
55-64 50.8% 27.8% 17.1% 4.2%
65+ 45.9% 27.9% 21.1% 5.1%
Precincts 1-2 44.9% 28.9% 19.9% 6.3%
Precincts 3-5 54.1% 22.5% 21.6% 1.8%
Precincts 6-8 36.1% 26.3% 33.5% 4.2%
Precincts 9-11 52.5% 22.2% 20.2% 5.0%
Precincts 12-14 64.1% 17.3% 15.7% 2.9%
Precincts 15-17 66.1% 19.9% 11.4% 2.6%
Less/New Voter 62.8% 17.6% 17.9% 1.7%
Active Voter 53.6% 22.8% 18.0% 5.6%
Very Active Voter 47.5% 26.0% 23.7% 2.8%
High School 54.1% 20.0% 23.7% 2.2%
Some College 51.3% 32.1% 12.2% 4.4%
Bachelor's 53.9% 22.3% 17.2% 6.6%
Graduate 54.0% 30.7% 14.6% 0.8%
HH Income <$25k 54.1% 45.9% 0.0% 0.0%
$25-50k 66.8% 15.1% 16.5% 1.6%
$50-75k 53.8% 25.7% 12.6% 7.9%
$75-100k 45.3% 20.2% 29.9% 4.6%
$100-150k 56.8% 19.8% 21.8% 1.6%
>$150k 53.1% 26.3% 14.6% 6.0%
Homeowner 52.5% 23.4% 20.0% 4.2%
Renter 71.1% 16.4% 12.5% 0.0%
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Improvements to Ames Arena
The fourth series of questions dealt with plans to replace aging facilities at Ames Arena. This group of
questions was introduced with the following language:
“The Lakeville Ames Arena has two ice rinks that were built in the 1990s. The building and
mechanical systems are reaching the end of their expected lifespans, and need significant
attention. As I describe some of the improvements that are being considered, I’d like you to tell
me if each one makes you more likely or less likely to support the project.”
Five potential improvement projects were read to each participant. The following tables show
responses to each item broken out by the demographic dimensions we tracked.
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Q30: Replace the ice-making system with new equipment that does not require Freon, which is being
phased out of production.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 66.4% 13.6% 15.0% 5.0%
Male 69.7% 13.3% 13.1% 3.9%
Female 63.4% 13.8% 16.7% 6.2%
Non-user 65.7% 13.7% 15.5% 5.1%
1-12 visits 65.6% 13.5% 14.4% 6.6%
13-25 visits 76.4% 7.6% 9.4% 6.6%
26-50 visits 59.5% 21.4% 18.4% 0.7%
More than 50 66.9% 11.9% 18.0% 3.1%
Parent 61.5% 18.1% 18.8% 1.6%
Non-Parent 68.1% 12.0% 13.7% 6.2%
Age 18-34 71.6% 11.9% 12.9% 3.6%
35-44 71.3% 15.5% 11.3% 1.9%
45-54 56.0% 14.1% 22.6% 7.2%
55-64 71.2% 11.9% 14.4% 2.6%
65+ 62.1% 14.6% 13.2% 10.1%
Precincts 1-2 74.6% 9.7% 9.8% 5.9%
Precincts 3-5 60.8% 19.4% 16.4% 3.3%
Precincts 6-8 68.5% 9.5% 17.5% 4.5%
Precincts 9-11 50.9% 16.1% 27.0% 6.0%
Precincts 12-14 60.7% 19.8% 13.7% 5.8%
Precincts 15-17 79.6% 7.8% 7.9% 4.7%
Less/New Voter 74.6% 13.9% 11.6% 0.0%
Active Voter 66.3% 8.6% 16.9% 8.1%
Very Active Voter 59.6% 20.2% 15.1% 5.1%
High School 68.4% 10.0% 14.0% 7.6%
Some College 72.4% 10.6% 12.2% 4.8%
Bachelor's 70.7% 10.4% 17.4% 1.5%
Graduate 66.5% 18.6% 11.8% 3.1%
HH Income <$25k 68.2% 16.5% 15.3% 0.0%
$25-50k 75.6% 18.4% 3.3% 2.8%
$50-75k 76.3% 9.8% 9.4% 4.6%
$75-100k 68.1% 8.5% 18.3% 5.1%
$100-150k 59.6% 14.5% 19.2% 6.7%
>$150k 69.3% 15.9% 10.9% 3.8%
Homeowner 65.8% 13.2% 15.5% 5.5%
Renter 70.4% 9.9% 16.1% 3.6%
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Q31: Replace the floors and piping under the two ice rinks.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 58.4% 16.8% 18.9% 5.9%
Male 60.2% 16.4% 19.3% 4.1%
Female 56.7% 17.1% 18.6% 7.6%
Non-user 56.7% 17.6% 18.7% 7.0%
1-12 visits 60.6% 15.7% 16.9% 6.8%
13-25 visits 70.1% 9.6% 13.7% 6.6%
26-50 visits 46.7% 20.1% 29.6% 3.6%
More than 50 54.6% 22.4% 19.9% 3.1%
Parent 58.0% 17.4% 21.6% 3.1%
Non-Parent 58.6% 16.5% 18.0% 6.9%
Age 18-34 56.2% 19.0% 21.2% 3.6%
35-44 71.6% 13.5% 13.0% 1.9%
45-54 52.4% 15.5% 22.4% 9.7%
55-64 56.0% 17.8% 22.0% 4.2%
65+ 56.4% 18.0% 15.3% 10.4%
Precincts 1-2 68.2% 11.7% 9.6% 10.6%
Precincts 3-5 49.5% 23.3% 22.0% 5.2%
Precincts 6-8 59.3% 13.9% 22.7% 4.1%
Precincts 9-11 46.5% 18.4% 30.0% 5.0%
Precincts 12-14 52.4% 20.5% 20.5% 6.7%
Precincts 15-17 71.4% 13.3% 10.6% 4.7%
Less/New Voter 65.5% 18.1% 16.4% 0.0%
Active Voter 60.6% 11.6% 19.8% 8.0%
Very Active Voter 49.3% 22.9% 19.8% 8.0%
High School 69.0% 12.1% 11.3% 7.6%
Some College 51.8% 22.6% 19.8% 5.8%
Bachelor's 63.5% 11.6% 21.6% 3.3%
Graduate 55.4% 27.6% 14.5% 2.5%
HH Income <$25k 67.6% 29.9% 2.5% 0.0%
$25-50k 73.1% 18.4% 5.7% 2.8%
$50-75k 59.0% 10.0% 19.5% 11.5%
$75-100k 59.0% 15.8% 21.9% 3.3%
$100-150k 55.4% 16.8% 20.1% 7.7%
>$150k 56.8% 17.8% 20.8% 4.6%
Homeowner 56.5% 17.1% 20.0% 6.4%
Renter 72.9% 7.4% 16.1% 3.6%
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Q32: Replace the roof at the facility.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 54.8% 17.4% 21.3% 6.4%
Male 57.1% 16.7% 21.5% 4.6%
Female 52.7% 18.0% 21.2% 8.2%
Non-user 52.7% 20.5% 20.6% 6.1%
1-12 visits 58.3% 16.4% 17.4% 7.9%
13-25 visits 66.7% 10.7% 16.0% 6.6%
26-50 visits 36.8% 21.1% 37.0% 5.0%
More than 50 53.7% 18.0% 24.5% 3.8%
Parent 45.4% 25.5% 26.2% 2.9%
Non-Parent 58.1% 14.6% 19.7% 7.7%
Age 18-34 49.8% 20.2% 26.4% 3.6%
35-44 63.5% 20.5% 14.2% 1.9%
45-54 46.2% 15.8% 26.5% 11.5%
55-64 57.9% 15.6% 20.5% 6.0%
65+ 58.5% 14.3% 17.9% 9.4%
Precincts 1-2 61.1% 17.6% 13.1% 8.2%
Precincts 3-5 41.8% 21.4% 30.8% 6.1%
Precincts 6-8 52.6% 11.1% 33.4% 2.9%
Precincts 9-11 44.8% 20.5% 24.9% 9.9%
Precincts 12-14 44.3% 30.5% 18.0% 7.2%
Precincts 15-17 77.8% 5.6% 11.5% 5.1%
Less/New Voter 62.5% 18.2% 17.0% 2.3%
Active Voter 56.8% 13.9% 21.5% 7.8%
Very Active Voter 45.6% 21.5% 24.8% 8.1%
High School 62.7% 12.2% 16.9% 8.3%
Some College 50.9% 23.1% 21.2% 4.8%
Bachelor's 60.8% 11.9% 23.5% 3.8%
Graduate 54.9% 23.0% 14.5% 7.7%
HH Income <$25k 68.0% 21.3% 10.7% 0.0%
$25-50k 67.3% 24.2% 5.7% 2.8%
$50-75k 51.7% 12.9% 25.3% 10.0%
$75-100k 53.5% 12.7% 30.4% 3.3%
$100-150k 53.7% 19.2% 17.7% 9.5%
>$150k 53.1% 17.3% 25.0% 4.6%
Homeowner 54.2% 16.7% 22.2% 6.9%
Renter 62.7% 18.9% 14.9% 3.6%
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Q33: Replace the dehumidifier systems for both ice sheets.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 54.3% 18.2% 20.8% 6.7%
Male 57.4% 16.8% 20.5% 5.3%
Female 51.4% 19.6% 21.0% 8.0%
Non-user 53.6% 25.7% 14.2% 6.5%
1-12 visits 56.4% 16.0% 19.6% 8.0%
13-25 visits 64.0% 10.6% 16.9% 8.4%
26-50 visits 39.4% 23.3% 33.8% 3.6%
More than 50 53.9% 15.4% 26.2% 4.5%
Parent 50.9% 18.1% 26.3% 4.7%
Non-Parent 55.5% 18.3% 18.9% 7.4%
Age 18-34 57.9% 17.6% 20.9% 3.6%
35-44 59.1% 18.1% 17.7% 5.2%
45-54 49.1% 17.1% 24.2% 9.7%
55-64 50.0% 21.6% 24.2% 4.2%
65+ 55.3% 17.0% 16.6% 11.1%
Precincts 1-2 64.8% 14.8% 11.1% 9.4%
Precincts 3-5 46.8% 21.9% 24.9% 6.4%
Precincts 6-8 53.2% 11.7% 29.0% 6.1%
Precincts 9-11 45.6% 22.6% 26.0% 5.8%
Precincts 12-14 44.2% 23.6% 25.5% 6.8%
Precincts 15-17 68.4% 15.0% 10.4% 6.2%
Less/New Voter 66.0% 21.4% 12.5% 0.0%
Active Voter 54.9% 12.9% 23.4% 8.7%
Very Active Voter 43.4% 22.9% 24.1% 9.6%
High School 71.4% 10.8% 10.2% 7.6%
Some College 44.0% 28.4% 20.6% 7.0%
Bachelor's 56.9% 12.1% 27.5% 3.5%
Graduate 53.0% 28.5% 16.0% 2.5%
HH Income <$25k 60.4% 33.8% 3.3% 2.5%
$25-50k 55.2% 27.6% 14.3% 2.8%
$50-75k 54.2% 12.1% 24.1% 9.7%
$75-100k 54.9% 16.9% 24.9% 3.3%
$100-150k 50.4% 17.8% 22.1% 9.6%
>$150k 59.3% 17.1% 18.4% 5.2%
Homeowner 52.2% 18.1% 22.4% 7.3%
Renter 66.5% 16.8% 13.1% 3.6%
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Q34: Replace the dasher boards around each ice sheet.
More
likely Less likely No
difference
No
Opinion
All Voters 47.8% 20.4% 24.0% 7.8%
Male 50.6% 18.7% 25.9% 4.8%
Female 45.2% 22.0% 22.2% 10.7%
Non-user 44.4% 21.0% 24.0% 10.6%
1-12 visits 49.5% 19.1% 23.6% 7.8%
13-25 visits 61.5% 9.6% 22.3% 6.6%
26-50 visits 36.8% 30.4% 23.3% 9.6%
More than 50 45.5% 23.9% 27.4% 3.1%
Parent 44.7% 26.6% 24.6% 4.1%
Non-Parent 48.8% 18.2% 23.8% 9.1%
Age 18-34 50.4% 22.5% 21.2% 5.9%
35-44 55.3% 22.5% 19.1% 3.1%
45-54 38.7% 19.7% 32.8% 8.8%
55-64 43.6% 20.1% 27.9% 8.4%
65+ 51.2% 16.6% 18.7% 13.5%
Precincts 1-2 57.3% 17.9% 13.0% 11.8%
Precincts 3-5 39.7% 25.3% 26.0% 8.9%
Precincts 6-8 48.2% 10.6% 35.1% 6.1%
Precincts 9-11 45.7% 19.3% 29.0% 6.0%
Precincts 12-14 36.1% 28.9% 27.6% 7.4%
Precincts 15-17 58.3% 19.2% 14.9% 7.5%
Less/New Voter 55.5% 23.8% 20.8% 0.0%
Active Voter 46.6% 14.8% 26.6% 11.9%
Very Active Voter 42.8% 25.3% 23.1% 8.8%
High School 63.3% 13.7% 11.6% 11.5%
Some College 38.6% 27.5% 26.6% 7.3%
Bachelor's 49.8% 16.1% 29.4% 4.7%
Graduate 50.6% 28.0% 17.8% 3.6%
HH Income <$25k 52.4% 40.7% 0.0% 6.8%
$25-50k 51.0% 28.5% 16.2% 4.4%
$50-75k 48.3% 18.0% 20.2% 13.4%
$75-100k 48.0% 16.1% 28.8% 7.1%
$100-150k 43.9% 19.9% 26.3% 9.9%
>$150k 52.3% 20.1% 23.8% 3.8%
Homeowner 47.4% 19.5% 24.7% 8.3%
Renter 68.0% 9.9% 16.1% 5.9%
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Construction of Sports Dome
Two additional questions were asked by our interviewers, regarding the possibility of building a sports
dome in the City. Early in the survey, participants were introduced to the concept of the sports dome,
using the following language:
“The Hasse Ice Arena is on County Road 70 near Holyoke Avenue. The city is considering
construction of a sports dome on the north side of the arena, which would be inflated six
months out of the year, giving local schools and athletic groups an indoor facility for practices
and games during the cold-weather months. The artificial turf would also be available as an
outdoor field in the months when the dome isn’t used.”
Later in the survey, after the questions about the potential park facilities at Avonlea had been
completed, participants were again asked about a sports dome, this time in the context of building it at
the Avonlea facility, rather than Hasse Ice Arena. This question read as follows:
“The City could also build a sports dome at this location, instead of Hasse Arena. Like the other
one, this would be inflated six months a year, and the artificial turf would be available as an
outdoor field when the dome isn’t used. Given the possibility of building a dome at Hasse
Arena, or at the new park near Cedar and Dodd, which option would you prefer?”
The following tables show responses to the two questions relating to the sports dome.
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Q14: Would you oppose or support building a sports dome next to the Hasse Ice Arena?
Support Oppose Undecided
All Voters 63.5% 25.6% 10.9%
Male 66.6% 22.6% 10.8%
Female 60.5% 28.4% 11.1%
Non-user 55.3% 33.5% 11.3%
1-12 visits 52.6% 32.4% 15.0%
13-25 visits 78.7% 15.6% 5.8%
26-50 visits 85.2% 8.5% 6.4%
More than 50 73.5% 18.8% 7.7%
Parent 81.7% 12.9% 5.4%
Non-Parent 57.2% 30.0% 12.8%
Age 18-34 71.3% 16.8% 11.9%
35-44 78.2% 13.0% 8.8%
45-54 59.3% 36.2% 4.6%
55-64 51.8% 30.1% 18.1%
65+ 55.0% 32.9% 12.1%
Precincts 1-2 71.1% 10.6% 18.4%
Precincts 3-5 65.3% 24.7% 10.0%
Precincts 6-8 61.7% 30.7% 7.5%
Precincts 9-11 51.8% 35.7% 12.5%
Precincts 12-14 62.8% 26.0% 11.2%
Precincts 15-17 67.5% 24.6% 7.9%
Less/New Voter 75.1% 15.0% 9.9%
Active Voter 60.4% 28.1% 11.6%
Very Active Voter 57.8% 31.2% 11.0%
High School 69.7% 21.0% 9.3%
Some College 52.0% 31.6% 16.4%
Bachelor's 66.8% 26.4% 6.8%
Graduate 60.7% 23.9% 15.3%
HH Income <$25k 84.9% 15.1% 0.0%
$25-50k 75.3% 10.1% 14.5%
$50-75k 53.5% 34.9% 11.6%
$75-100k 63.8% 27.4% 8.8%
$100-150k 58.9% 27.6% 13.5%
>$150k 68.1% 23.3% 8.6%
Homeowner 63.4% 25.0% 11.6%
Renter 78.5% 12.0% 9.5%
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Q22: Given the possibility of building a dome at Hasse Arena, or at the new park near Cedar and Dodd,
which option would you prefer?
Hasse
Arena Avonlea Either
location
Do not
build
No
Opinion
All Voters 24.3% 24.6% 22.3% 24.0% 4.7%
Male 21.9% 25.0% 25.5% 22.9% 4.7%
Female 26.5% 24.3% 19.4% 25.1% 4.8%
Non-user 23.2% 21.1% 17.4% 29.1% 9.3%
1-12 visits 27.0% 24.3% 17.5% 27.3% 3.9%
13-25 visits 20.7% 26.0% 34.3% 19.1% 0.0%
26-50 visits 24.4% 21.5% 28.9% 19.8% 5.4%
More than 50 21.3% 33.2% 26.9% 14.8% 3.8%
Parent 32.0% 28.1% 23.9% 14.6% 1.3%
Non-Parent 21.6% 23.4% 21.8% 27.2% 5.9%
Age 18-34 18.5% 27.5% 36.2% 15.2% 2.6%
35-44 29.6% 35.7% 18.7% 15.3% 0.7%
45-54 32.9% 21.3% 18.3% 24.5% 3.0%
55-64 23.0% 16.6% 19.3% 36.5% 4.6%
65+ 17.1% 21.5% 17.0% 30.5% 13.8%
Precincts 1-2 21.7% 23.7% 28.3% 20.8% 5.6%
Precincts 3-5 40.1% 13.1% 23.3% 21.8% 1.7%
Precincts 6-8 20.5% 20.1% 21.1% 28.0% 10.2%
Precincts 9-11 21.5% 19.1% 14.4% 35.6% 9.3%
Precincts 12-14 18.0% 35.1% 21.3% 24.8% 0.8%
Precincts 15-17 25.1% 31.7% 25.3% 15.6% 2.3%
Less/New Voter 21.1% 35.2% 26.1% 14.3% 3.3%
Active Voter 27.5% 20.3% 22.1% 25.5% 4.6%
Very Active Voter 22.5% 21.7% 19.5% 30.2% 6.2%
High School 29.6% 27.5% 16.1% 16.3% 10.5%
Some College 17.2% 24.5% 19.9% 33.3% 5.0%
Bachelor's 24.7% 25.2% 20.9% 25.9% 3.3%
Graduate 37.4% 20.5% 21.3% 16.9% 3.9%
HH Income <$25k 6.4% 17.4% 43.9% 24.0% 8.3%
$25-50k 12.8% 33.8% 35.3% 15.4% 2.8%
$50-75k 27.1% 25.0% 11.7% 29.1% 7.1%
$75-100k 27.8% 31.1% 17.3% 19.4% 4.4%
$100-150k 24.0% 22.4% 23.4% 27.2% 3.0%
>$150k 27.1% 20.9% 21.8% 23.1% 7.1%
Homeowner 22.6% 24.4% 23.7% 24.6% 4.7%
Renter 35.3% 32.4% 17.9% 5.0% 9.4%
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Cost Sensitivity
After measuring reactions to potential improvements at each park location, we next tested the effects
of potential tax impacts on our respondents’ level of support.
Survey participants were given three potential cost levels for the proposed referendum, and asked
whether they would favor or oppose the proposal based on the cost. Participants were told that the
tax impacts applied to an average home with a value of $300,000. The three tax impact levels were
given in random order to each participant, to minimize the tendency for participants to give a response
based on what they think the next prompt will be.
Responses to the tax impact questions are shown on the following pages.
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Q35: Property taxes will increase by $50 per year for an average home valued at about $300,000.
Favor Oppose Undecided
All Voters 74.7% 16.4% 8.9%
Male 71.8% 19.5% 8.8%
Female 77.4% 13.5% 9.0%
Non-user 65.0% 22.0% 12.9%
1-12 visits 70.5% 19.7% 9.7%
13-25 visits 81.0% 13.1% 5.9%
26-50 visits 92.0% 4.1% 4.0%
More than 50 79.9% 12.5% 7.6%
Parent 85.3% 9.3% 5.4%
Non-Parent 71.0% 18.8% 10.1%
Age 18-34 77.9% 15.5% 6.5%
35-44 88.0% 8.1% 3.8%
45-54 71.5% 18.4% 10.1%
55-64 72.0% 19.5% 8.5%
65+ 63.1% 20.8% 16.1%
Precincts 1-2 75.0% 17.4% 7.6%
Precincts 3-5 79.8% 8.6% 11.6%
Precincts 6-8 76.2% 18.0% 5.8%
Precincts 9-11 70.7% 16.6% 12.7%
Precincts 12-14 74.6% 17.7% 7.7%
Precincts 15-17 72.8% 18.7% 8.5%
Less/New Voter 76.1% 12.6% 11.3%
Active Voter 75.2% 17.2% 7.7%
Very Active Voter 72.8% 18.6% 8.6%
High School 75.6% 10.6% 13.8%
Some College 67.6% 26.5% 5.8%
Bachelor's 80.4% 14.0% 5.6%
Graduate 74.2% 14.5% 11.3%
HH Income <$25k 72.8% 17.1% 10.1%
$25-50k 72.0% 24.4% 3.6%
$50-75k 71.1% 24.4% 4.6%
$75-100k 75.0% 12.3% 12.7%
$100-150k 72.2% 17.0% 10.8%
>$150k 81.4% 12.9% 5.8%
Homeowner 74.8% 16.7% 8.5%
Renter 66.5% 16.8% 16.7%
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Q36: Property taxes will increase by $75 per year for an average home valued at about $300,000.
Favor Oppose Undecided
All Voters 63.1% 25.9% 11.0%
Male 59.7% 30.0% 10.3%
Female 66.3% 22.1% 11.7%
Non-user 50.4% 34.5% 15.1%
1-12 visits 55.9% 29.5% 14.6%
13-25 visits 80.9% 15.1% 4.0%
26-50 visits 82.1% 13.5% 4.4%
More than 50 69.3% 23.7% 7.0%
Parent 70.4% 19.8% 9.8%
Non-Parent 60.6% 28.0% 11.5%
Age 18-34 69.1% 22.1% 8.8%
35-44 76.4% 19.8% 3.8%
45-54 55.8% 25.7% 18.5%
55-64 64.4% 27.1% 8.5%
65+ 48.7% 36.0% 15.3%
Precincts 1-2 69.3% 19.8% 10.9%
Precincts 3-5 60.2% 24.9% 14.9%
Precincts 6-8 61.4% 29.6% 9.0%
Precincts 9-11 57.8% 21.4% 20.8%
Precincts 12-14 61.0% 32.6% 6.4%
Precincts 15-17 67.8% 25.4% 6.8%
Less/New Voter 71.0% 17.8% 11.3%
Active Voter 63.4% 25.6% 11.1%
Very Active Voter 55.9% 33.3% 10.8%
High School 65.3% 22.0% 12.7%
Some College 48.0% 42.1% 9.9%
Bachelor's 68.5% 23.6% 7.9%
Graduate 69.6% 19.0% 11.4%
HH Income <$25k 64.8% 29.4% 5.8%
$25-50k 61.4% 35.0% 3.6%
$50-75k 54.1% 39.7% 6.2%
$75-100k 64.6% 23.4% 12.0%
$100-150k 60.8% 25.3% 13.9%
>$150k 69.8% 19.7% 10.5%
Homeowner 63.9% 25.0% 11.1%
Renter 53.7% 29.7% 16.7%
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Q37: Property taxes will increase by $100 per year for an average home valued at about $300,000.
Favor Oppose Undecided
All Voters 53.9% 34.9% 11.2%
Male 52.4% 37.1% 10.5%
Female 55.3% 32.8% 11.9%
Non-user 44.5% 38.6% 16.9%
1-12 visits 45.1% 43.5% 11.4%
13-25 visits 73.3% 20.5% 6.3%
26-50 visits 70.1% 21.3% 8.6%
More than 50 61.0% 30.2% 8.8%
Parent 58.6% 26.3% 15.1%
Non-Parent 52.3% 37.8% 9.9%
Age 18-34 60.4% 27.0% 12.7%
35-44 70.5% 25.1% 4.4%
45-54 48.4% 37.9% 13.7%
55-64 48.2% 41.2% 10.5%
65+ 40.6% 44.9% 14.5%
Precincts 1-2 65.9% 22.5% 11.6%
Precincts 3-5 52.7% 36.0% 11.2%
Precincts 6-8 50.1% 35.3% 14.6%
Precincts 9-11 44.1% 43.9% 12.0%
Precincts 12-14 52.8% 38.3% 8.9%
Precincts 15-17 57.7% 32.5% 9.8%
Less/New Voter 66.3% 21.1% 12.7%
Active Voter 52.1% 36.0% 11.9%
Very Active Voter 45.9% 45.1% 9.0%
High School 64.7% 23.4% 12.0%
Some College 40.6% 54.0% 5.4%
Bachelor's 57.7% 30.0% 12.3%
Graduate 50.6% 39.8% 9.5%
HH Income <$25k 55.6% 34.3% 10.1%
$25-50k 62.7% 34.9% 2.4%
$50-75k 55.2% 38.7% 6.1%
$75-100k 56.4% 34.4% 9.2%
$100-150k 51.8% 34.1% 14.1%
>$150k 51.8% 35.2% 13.0%
Homeowner 52.8% 35.3% 11.9%
Renter 68.9% 22.1% 9.0%
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Survey Language
The following pages contain the language used in the telephone surveys. Results in the analysis above
were grouped into general categories, and do not correspond exactly to the order in which questions
were posed to participants. Our analysis uses descriptions of the questions which should allow for
ready identification in the survey instrument which follows.
Hello. I’m calling on behalf of the City of Lakeville, to ask local residents for their reaction to some
projects being considered by the Parks and Recreation Department. This survey will take
approximately __ minutes, and your answers to the questions are very important. All of your answers
will be strictly confidential. May I please speak with (NAME FROM LIST)?
IF NEEDED AT INTRODUCTION: This is a survey about parks and recreation in Lakeville. I am not trying
to sell anything.
IF NEEDED AT INTRODUCTION: If now is not a convenient time, can you let me know a better time so I
can call back?
IF NEEDED AT INTRODUCTION BECAUSE THE PERSON ASKS WHY YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO THE LISTED
PERSON, OR IF THEY ASK TO PARTICIPATE INSTEAD: For statistical purposes, this survey can only be
completed by this particular person.
If you are driving a car or doing any activity requiring your full attention right now, I need to call you
back later. The first question is:
Q1: Are you registered to vote at [ADDRESS]?
1. Yes (GOTO Q2)
2. No (TERMINATE)
3. DK/REFUSED (TERMINATE)
Q2: In the past 12 months, roughly how many times have you used the city’s parks and recreation
amenities? (record integer value) ____
If Q2 = Zero, (GOTO Q4)
If Q2 > Zero, (GOTO Q3)
If Q2 = DK/REFUSED, (TERMINATE)
Q3: What kind of parks and recreation amenities do you use most often? (OPEN)
Q4: What is one thing you would add or change about the City’s parks and recreation amenities?
(OPEN)
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The City of Lakeville is considering some projects that would add to or expand the city’s recreation
facilities, and the City is interested in hearing whether residents would support these projects. I’m
going to describe some of these projects, and I’d like you to share your opinions about them.
Antlers Park was built on the shores of Lake Marion in the 1970s. The City is considering a number of
improvements and renovations to the park. As I describe some of the projects that are being
considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you more likely or less likely to support the
project. (RANDOM ORDER Q5-Q13)
More
likely
Less
likely
No
difference
Don’t
know/
refused
Q5: Add a fountain with a play area where kids can
splash around. 1 2 3 4
Q6: Build new picnic shelters. 1 2 3 4
Q7: Build a children’s playground with seating for
parents. 1 2 3 4
Q8: Install sun shades along the beach area. 1 2 3 4
Q9: Construct a new building with restrooms and
changing rooms. 1 2 3 4
Q10: Construct a new building with a snack bar and
a meeting room. 1 2 3 4
Q11: Install a community fire pit with patio seating. 1 2 3 4
Q12: Expand the parking area and improve the
driveway entrance. 1 2 3 4
Q13: Add walking and biking trails connected to the
regional trail system. 1 2 3 4
The Hasse Ice Arena is on County Road 70 near Holyoke Avenue. The city is considering construction of
a sports dome on the north side of the arena, which would be inflated six months out of the year,
giving local schools and athletic groups an indoor facility for practices and games during the cold-
weather months. The artificial turf would also be available as an outdoor field in the months when the
dome isn’t used.
Support Oppose Don’t know/
refused
Q14: Would you oppose or support building a sports
dome next to the Hasse Ice Arena? 1 2 3
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The City owns around 40 acres of parkland next to the new Avonlea neighborhood, west of Cedar
Avenue and about a mile south of Dodd Road, and is thinking about building a community park at this
location. As I describe some of the improvements being considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one
makes you more likely or less likely to support the project. (RANDOM ORDER Q15-Q21)
More
likely
Less
likely
No
difference
Don’t
know/
refused
Q15: Install four grass fields that could be used for
football, soccer, lacrosse and other sports. These
would also have lighting for games and practices
after sunset.
1 2 3 4
Q16: Build a lighted full-size baseball field with
dugouts and grandstand seating. 1 2 3 4
Q17: Build a large playground area. 1 2 3 4
Q18: Build an outdoor fitness area and challenge
course. 1 2 3 4
Q19: Construct a park building with restrooms,
storage, and community meeting space. 1 2 3 4
Q20: Add walking and biking trails connected to the
regional trail system. 1 2 3 4
Q21: Build eight pickleball courts 1 2 3 4
The City could also build a sports dome at this location, instead of Hasse Arena. Like the other one, this
would be inflated six months a year, and the artificial turf would be available as an outdoor field when
the dome isn’t used.
Q22: Given the possibility of building a dome at Hasse Arena, or at the new park near Cedar and
Dodd, which option would you prefer?
1. Build a dome at Hasse Arena
2. Build a dome at Cedar and Dodd
3. Build a dome at either location
4. Don’t build a dome at either location
5. Don’t know/refused
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East Lake Community Park is on Pilot Knob Road, just north of 170th Street. The City is thinking of
expanding the park and adding a number of new amenities to it. As I describe some of the
improvements being considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you more likely or less likely
to support the project. (RANDOM ORDER Q23-Q29)
More
likely
Less
likely
No
difference
Don’t
know/
refused
Q23: Expand the park’s walking and biking trails. 1 2 3 4
Q24: Add a trailhead for the North Creek Regional
trail system, with a picnic shelter, restrooms, water
fountains and a bike repair station.
1 2 3 4
Q25: Convert some land to native prairie grasses
and wildflowers. 1 2 3 4
Q26: Add docks and storage racks for canoes and
kayaks at the lake. 1 2 3 4
Q27: Add a fishing pier on the lake. 1 2 3 4
Q28: Build a parking area for 40 cars. 1 2 3 4
Q29: Create an open lawn area where people can
play lacrosse and soccer. 1 2 3 4
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The Lakeville Ames Arena has two ice rinks that were built in the 1990s. The building and mechanical
systems are reaching the end of their expected lifespans, and need significant attention. As I describe
some of the improvements that are being considered, I’d like you to tell me if each one makes you
more likely or less likely to support the project. (RANDOM ORDER Q30-Q34)
More
likely
Less
likely
No
difference
Don’t
know/
refused
Q30: Replace the ice-making system with new
equipment that does not require Freon, which is
being phased out of production.
1 2 3 4
Q31: Replace the floors and piping under the two
ice rinks. 1 2 3 4
Q32: Replace the roof at the facility. 1 2 3 4
Q33: Replace the dehumidifier systems for both ice
sheets. 1 2 3 4
Q34: Replace the dasher boards around each ice
sheet. 1 2 3 4
I am going to ask you some questions about potential costs to make the improvements we’ve been
talking about. These costs will be read to you in random order. For each one, please tell me if the cost
would make you favor or oppose the improvements. (ROTATE ORDER)
Favor Oppose UNDECIDED REFUSED
Q35: Property taxes will increase by $50 per year
for an average home valued at about $300,000. 1 2 3 4
Q36: Property taxes will increase by $75 per year
for an average home valued at about $300,000. 1 2 3 4
Q37: Property taxes will increase by $100 per year
for an average home valued at about $300,000. 1 2 3 4
Thank you for your time.
Community Survey – Open-Ended Responses
Prepared for the City of Lakeville
Provided by Springsted Incorporated
January 2019
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Introduction
This report is intended to supplement Springsted’s analysis of the community survey we performed for the City
of Lakeville. It includes a review of the comments given by participants in response to the survey’s open-ended
questions. We have performed some categorizing and a simple frequency analysis in hopes of making the
responses more useful as a basis for the City’s discussions and decision making.
Our survey included a random sample of 400 registered voters living within the boundaries of the City, who
were contacted between December 7th and December 11th. The random sample was designed to provide a
representation of the City’s registered voters, with controls for age, gender, race/ethnicity, and location, among
other factors. Older voters and very frequent voters were oversampled in our interviews.
While the overall results in our other reports used weighting to adjust responses to arrive at a representative
sample, such weighting is not practical for the open-ended responses in this analysis. As a result, it would be
appropriate to approach these responses as a qualitative look at the most common issues on people’s minds.
Early in the survey, before any questions about park facilities were presented, participants were asked how
many times they used the City’s parks and recreation amenities over the previous 12 months. Those who
indicated that they visited the City’s parks at least once were asked: “What kind of parks and recreation
amenities do you use most often?” All participants, whether they used the parks or not, were asked: “What is
one thing you would add or change about the City’s parks and recreation amenities?”
For the first question, we received 337 specific responses. For the second question, 354 participants had specific
thoughts to share. The remaining responses were variations of “I don’t know,” “I’m not sure,” and the like.
Interviewers transcribed each response; these are included at the end of each section.
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Most-Used Amenities
When asked what parks and recreation facilities they used most often, the most commonly given responses
from our participants were in reference to the City’s walking and biking trails. The next-most common
responses referenced playgrounds and the City’s parks themselves.
The table below shows how often the most common terms were used, and how many different respondents
used them. “Frequency Score” is a function of how many times a term was mentioned, and how many different
people mentioned it. The list below includes only relevant terms; common words without a meaningful link to
the question are filtered out.
Term Frequency Number of
Respondents
Frequency
Score
Trails 258 151 90.6
Playgrounds 89 89 51.7
Parks 68 61 50.7
Lake 37 37 35.6
Fields 36 35 35.5
Dogs 22 21 26.6
Picnic Areas 20 20 24.6
Beaches 17 17 22.1
Soccer 14 14 19.4
Sports 12 12 17.4
Baseball 11 11 16.4
Antler Park 8 8 13
Courts 7 7 11.8
Marion Park 6 6 10.5
Ice Rink 6 6 10.5
Ritter Park 6 6 10.5
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The following chart provides an indication of the word frequencies shown in the previous table.
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The map below shows a visual representation of the most common terms. The size of each bubble is an
indicator of how often the term was used, while the location of bubbles shows how often they were linked
together in a response.
Individual Responses
Below, we list all of the responses received by our interviewers when participants were asked for the parks and
recreation amenities they used most often over the previous twelve months. Duplicate responses are noted
with the number of times they were mentioned.
• Antlers Park.
• Antlers Park - the beach and walking trails.
• Antlers Park and the dog park.
• Apple Valley.
• Aronson.
• Aronson and Quigley parks.
• Art center playgrounds hiking trails.
• Athletic fields, beaches, basketball court, walking / biking paths.
• Ballfield.
• Barbeque area.
• Baseball field and a soccer field.
• Baseball fields. (x2)
• Baseball fields/lake/beach/playgrounds.
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• Baseball games, cross country, soccer.
• Baseball playground.
• Basketball court or trail.
• Basketball hoops.
• Bathrooms, and walking trails.
• Beach. (x2)
• Beach pavilion parks.
• Beach, bike paths.
• Beaches, playgrounds, restrooms, soccer and baseball fields.
• Bike and running trails.
• Bike paths and soccer fields.
• Bike trails, lake.
• Biking path. (x4)
• Boat landing.
• Boating trails.
• Boy scouts.
• Community parks.
• Cycling walking trails.
• Docks trails and lake paddleboats.
• Dog park. (x3)
• Dog park, trails.
• Dog park, and mountain bike trail.
• Dog park, walking trails.
• Don't know.
• Eating out.
• Farm, Orchard Lake, Antlers Park.
• Field area once a week in warmer months.
• Fields. (x2)
• Fields, trails, lake.
• Fishing at pier.
• Fishing pier and playing golf.
• Gazebo.
• Golf.
• Hiking. (x2)
• Hiking and walking trails and some biking trails.
• Hiking trails. (x3)
• Hockey rink.
• I coach baseball and soccer, so I use those fields a lot.
• I use the parks most often.
• I use the trails and go to the lake.
• Ice rinks.
• Ice skating.
• Jogging paths.
• Just go on picnics and concerts.
• Kids’ playground. (x2)
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• King Park.
• King Park, Ritter Farm Park, Aronson Park.
• Lake.
• Lake and the picnic benches.
• Lake and walk around.
• Lake Marion. (x3)
• Lake Marion Park.
• Lake Park community center.
• Lake, picnic area, play games, and walk.
• Lake volleyball.
• Lake/park.
• Lakes.
• Lakes and parks walking trails.
• Lakes and walking trails. (x3)
• Listen to the band.
• Local park.
• Mainly the park trails.
• Mostly playgrounds.
• Mostly rocking.
• Neighborhood park.
• Neighborhood parks.
• North park, Antlers Park.
• Offer activities for all ages (like in-home daycare). I also like parks that aren't right next to the parking
lot - too dangerous.
• Open fields, and parks.
• Park.
• Park and soccer field and hockey rink.
• Park near lake.
• Park near the lake.
• Parks. (x7)
• Parks playgrounds and the fishing docks.
• Parks with lakes.
• Parks with playgrounds or ice skating.
• Paths, lakes.
• Paths, open areas, sports, kids playground.
• Physical park.
• Pickleball.
• Picnic area. (x7)
• Picnic area and playgrounds.
• Picnic areas.
• Picnics in the summer.
• Playground. (x36)
• Playground and ball fields.
• Playground and beach.
• Playground and bike path.
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• Playground and city trail.
• Playground and nature walking trails.
• Playground and sports field.
• Playground and trails.
• Playground and walking trails.
• Playground equipment and sports fields.
• Playground or dog park.
• Playground swings.
• Playground to walk the dog, it's wide open.
• Playground volley ball court picnic area.
• Playground, antler's park.
• Playground, baseball field, hockey rinks, open area.
• Playground, land of amazement.
• Playground, open field.
• Playground, pickleball, walk dogs through park.
• Playgrounds and ball courts.
• Playgrounds and ball fields.
• Playgrounds and local parks.
• Playgrounds at neighborhood parks with my grandsons. Antlers park in the summer.
• Playgrounds for the kids.
• Playgrounds with our grandchildren, and baseball fields.
• Playgrounds, beaches and bike trails.
• Playgrounds, ice skating.
• Playgrounds, library.
• Playgrounds; walking trails.
• Regular park.
• Ritter Farm Park, Aronson Park.
• Ritter Park, ones that you can hike and walk.
• Ritter, Lake Marion.
• Running and biking trails.
• Scenic hiking paths.
• Senior center.
• Shelters.
• Soccer field and playground for grandkids.
• Soccer fields. (x5)
• Softball field.
• Sports.
• Sports fields.
• Sports fields and playgrounds. (x2)
• Sports with grandkids.
• Swim, picnic & walk dogs at Antlers Park.
• Swimming, fishing and archery.
• Swing sets, climbing gym.
• Swing sets, climbing.
• Swings.
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• Take grandkids to North Park swing sets and activity center.
• Taking grandkids to playgrounds and beaches and watching sporting events.
• Taking kids.
• Tennis courts. (x2)
• The arts center.
• The basketball court, playground, baseball.
• The beach and the skating rink.
• The beach, the playgrounds and the walking trail.
• The bike and walking trails.
• The boat ramp.
• The dog park, the beach on Orchard Lake, the arts center.
• The hiking trails and bike trails.
• The hiking trails biking trails and picnic area.
• The little dog park. The boat launch. Walking trails around Lake Marion.
• The older kids park with the zip line. Ice skating rink.
• The ones with biking paths.
• The only one I use is the trail.
• The parks that you can walk through with the dog and just enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
• The senior center and Crystal Lake.
• The sidewalk at this point.
• The soccer field, football practice, golf, very active and athletic.
• The stuff for smaller children.
• The walking area at Ritter Farm Park.
• The walking trail and the lakes.
• The walking trails.
• The water parks and slides.
• Trails. (x29)
• Trails and softball fields.
• Trails around the lakes.
• Trails for biking.
• Trails, pickleball.
• Trails, picnic shelter, beach, dog park.
• Trails, picnic, beach, sports, events.
• Trails, playground. (x2)
• Varies.
• Volleyball.
• Walk around the lake and ride bike.
• Walking dogs through the trails.
• Walking and bike paths.
• Walking and biking trails. (x8)
• Walking and hiking.
• Walking around Valley Lake Park.
• Walking dog in the park, enjoying nature at north park and Ritter and Casperson.
• Walking the dog and dog playing in the lake.
• Walking the dog. (x2)
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• Walking trail and playground. (x3)
• Walking trails. (x25)
• Walking trails, playground, and picnic areas.
• Walking trails and open areas for dog to run.
• Walking trails and soccer fields.
• Walking trails, bike paths, playground equipment, and softball fields.
• Walking trails, lake access.
• Walking trails, playgrounds, docks.
• Walking trails. Lakes.
• Watching games of all sports. (x2)
• We go for walks, picnic area, ice rink, and the beach.
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One Thing to Change
When asked to share what one thing they would change about the City’s parks and recreation amenities, some
of the most commonly given responses were variations of “I wouldn’t change anything” or “nothing needs to be
changed.” These answers are distinct from the non-responses, in that these express a level of satisfaction with
current conditions, rather than a lack of knowledge or absence of opinion.
The most common responses related to changes desired by participants were related to walking and biking
trails. These were followed by changes people would like to see in parking areas. References to bathroom
facilities, swimming pools, and dogs/dog owners were also frequently mentioned changes that participants
wanted to see.
The table below shows how often the most common terms were used, and how many different respondents
used them. “Frequency Score” is a function of how many times a term was mentioned, and how many different
people mentioned it. The list below includes only relevant terms; common words without a meaningful link to
the question are filtered out.
Term Frequency Number of
Respondents
Frequency
Score
Nothing 121 121 66
Trails 55 36 59
Parking 15 15 21.8
Bathrooms 10 10 16.3
Swimming Pool 10 10 16.3
Dogs 8 8 13.8
Courts 7 7 12.5
Dome 7 7 12.5
Update 7 7 12.5
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The following chart provides an indication of the word frequencies shown in the previous table.
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The map below shows a visual representation of the most common terms. The size of each bubble is an
indicator of how often the term was used, while the location of bubbles shows how often they were linked
together in a response.
Individual Responses
Below, we list all of the responses received by our interviewers when participants were asked for the one thing
they would change about the City’s parks and recreations amenities. Duplicate responses are noted with the
number of times they were mentioned.
• A community center.
• A dome is needed.
• A swimming pool, I don't like that they have a lock on it.
• Access to swimming.
• Add a pool.
• Add a shelter area for concerts.
• Add a splash pad.
• Add dog waste bags.
• Add drinking fountains.
• Add monkey bars. Let kids get hurt – we are creating soft kids.
• Add more pickleball courts.
• Add recreation activities.
• All parks should have access to lake.
• An indoor dome.
• Archery range. (x2)
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• Band shell.
• Bathroom facilities update.
• Better access to local parks from our neighborhood, not requiring crossing busy streets.
• Better bathrooms.
• Better care of park trees. Lawn mowers ring the bark off trees when mowing. More mulch should be put
around base of park trees.
• Better maintenance during winter.
• Better parking.
• Better parking and lights at night.
• Better quality paths, more paths.
• Bike path needs native plants – do not mow native plants! Hitting trees while mowing.
• Build a pool.
• Can't think of anything. (x10)
• Children sports.
• Cleaner bathrooms.
• Cleaner dog parks.
• Cleaner restrooms and more accessible.
• Cleanliness of bathroom options.
• Community center.
• Community pool of some sort.
• Condition of the courts.
• Constructing band park.
• Continue to expand them.
• Cost to maintain.
• Cross-country skiing.
• Cut future expansion. Already over developed. Too many trails.
• Dog leashes and pooper scoopers – take more control.
• Dog park.
• Dog park near my home.
• Dome.
• Don't have a particular feeling about it.
• Don't know. (x30)
• Driveway for kayaks.
• Fine the way they are.
• Fix the road on Ritter Farm Park.
• Get rid of the cement under the court.
• Get rid of the geese.
• Get rid of them because they cost too much money.
• Great as is.
• Gym equipment.
• Have bathrooms at more parks.
• Having some free music in summer.
• Hours of warming house.
• I can't think of anything now, but I am happy they reopened the ice rink.
• I don't know because I don't use them. (x2)
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• I don't know I haven't lived here long enough to make a statement about that.
• I don't know. I’m guessing that some parents would like lifeguards.
• I don't know. Parking is a problem.
• I don't really have any recommendations.
• I don't really have anything to change.
• I don't use the parks.
• I think Lakeville has a very efficient park system. Everything is good for us.
• I think they are pretty good.
• I think they are really nice.
• I think they're all pretty good.
• I wish there was a street hockey setup with cement. More access to water fountains.
• I wish there were more trails that went through wooded areas.
• I would add a drone park.
• I would consider the potential benefits of adding a sports dome or community center to provide greater
access for indoor athletics and recreation.
• I would not add stuff to the parks and don't kill the animals.
• I would not change anything. (x4)
• I'm in good shape.
• I'm not familiar with them I don't know.
• Include more hands-on activities such as disc golf, exercise activities, provide programs, and rental
equipment.
• Indoor dome.
• Indoor soccer. More bike paths.
• Indoor soccer field.
• It probably wouldn't affect me.
• It would be nice if they would add neighborhood parks.
• I've lived in Lakeville for 25 years and I find them adequate.
• Janitorial, emergency services.
• Keep building bike paths. (x2)
• Keep costs low to reduce property tax burdens.
• Keep everything.
• Keep the existing trails in good condition.
• Lacking a decent band shell for performances.
• Lakeville needs a splash pad or two.
• Less of them.
• Less sporting equipment.
• Lighting.
• Lighting and safety on walking paths.
• Lighting for King field. Do some grading so it's easier to walk.
• Like them the way they are. Usually not too crowded and well cared for.
• Live in Lakeville in different school system so they have no say.
• Make sure maintenance is kept up.
• Make sure restrooms are cleaned/avail not locked.
• Making is easier about expansion.
• Making it more user friendly. More picnic areas and a bit more safe.
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• Making more accessible to people with disabilities.
• Maybe a volleyball net.
• More accessible for disabled people.
• More basketball hoops.
• More bathrooms. (x2)
• More bathrooms and satellites.
• More bike paths. (x4)
• More cross country ski trails.
• More hockey rinks.
• More indoor sports space for cold winters. More water fountains.
• More lakes.
• More lighting on the trails.
• More linked biking trails around the city.
• More night light.
• More of the winter activities for ice skating.
• More parking. (x5)
• More parking at the smaller parks.
• More parking. Driving range.
• More parkland.
• More paths and trails.
• More pickleball.
• More recycling components.
• More services for handicapped kids. An outdoor heated pool with zero entrance. Also more things for
toddlers.
• More shade at park areas.
• More shaded areas.
• More sitting.
• More sitting areas.
• More swings available.
• More tables.
• More things for older kids, ages 10-14.
• More trail maintenance.
• More trails. (x2)
• More trails that are plowed.
• More trash cans.
• More walking and hiking trails.
• More walking paths.
• More walking paths more dog parks.
• More walking trails.
• More walking wider sidewalks.
• More water available but I feel that's not really a major necessity.
• Motor homes.
• My kids are grown. I don't use it.
• Near my house.
• Need a dome.
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• Need another swing set.
• Never been there.
• Never used them. (x2)
• No rocks repavement.
• No smoking.
• Not sure. (x7)
• Not sure. Maybe reservation of the park.
• Nothing. (x115)
• Nothing, I like it.
• Nothing needs to be changed. (x2)
• Nothing specific, I like them as they are.
• Nothing, I think it's fine.
• Nothing, lived here 40 years. Kids grew up and now grandkids. We’re pleased with bike trails.
• Numerous things.
• Official dog swimming area.
• OK parks.
• Online reservation for the hockey rink.
• Parking.
• Parking and restrooms.
• Parking is a problem.
• Parking we live behind the parks and they park on the grass.
• Paths.
• Pavilions. (x2)
• Paving the parking area.
• Pickleball courts.
• Picnic table at boat landing Lake Marion.
• Playground for smaller kids.
• Pool.
• Pool or splash pad.
• Posts.
• Posts with dog bags.
• Public bathrooms are not opened all the times.
• Put a skating rink.
• Put hockey rink in the vacant city park.
• Put sunshield blockers.
• Recruit retiree volunteers.
• Recycling.
• Reduce cost.
• Repave courts.
• Repaving the trails.
• Restrooms.
• Security and lighting.
• Security on site.
• Shaded areas.
• Shower facilities at lake.
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Community Survey – Open-Ended Responses
January 2019
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• Soccer nets, basketball hoops.
• Splash pad. (x2)
• Sports.
• Swimming pool. (x2)
• Tennis courts.
• The ones near me are up to date.
• The picnic benches are never well washed. The condition of the seating.
• The playgrounds areas be a rubber surface versus the wood chips more trails.
• The ramps are really steep and my wheelchair would tip.
• The restrooms at Lake Marion.
• The staff shovel the snow off the ice rink instead of sitting in the warming house.
• The walkway around the lake by our house was muddy after it rained.
• They are quite good as is.
• They are too small.
• They have done a great job of always updating the parks.
• They seem to be doing fine.
• They seem to be pretty well kept up.
• This park is way overdue for upgrades. Plow walking paths.
• Too many parks.
• Traffic near parks.
• Trails plowed a little bit better.
• Update amenities.
• Update some of them.
• Updated.
• Updated play structures.
• Upgrade the walking paths.
• Very happy with the Lakeville parks.
• Water availability.
• Water game.
• We need a pool.
• We're pretty satisfied with it the way it is.
• When the trees are dying, replace them. Fix the hole at the basketball court.
• Whiter stalls.
• Wish Michaud Park would be less busy with soccer all the time.
• Would like to have the map that is distributed be updated to reflect current routes for biking.
• Would love to see a dome for winter soccer practice, which could also be used for other sports training.
• Would not change anything but would like a bathroom.
• You put too much fertilizer on the paths and it gets on the animals' paws.