Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/14/2023

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THE NCSTm The National CammunitySurref' 7. Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Ramsey as a whole. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Traffic flow on major streets...............................................................................................1 Easeof public parking............................................................................................................1 Ease of travel by car in Ramsey......................................................................................... 1 Ease of travel by public transportation in Ramsey ................................................... 1 Ease of travel by bicycle in Ramsey................................................................................. 1 Ease of walking in Ramsey................................................................................................... 1 Well -planned residential growth......................................................................................1 Well -planned commercial growth....................................................................................1 Well -designed neighborhoods...........................................................................................1 Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community ............ 1 Public places where people want to spend time........................................................1 Variety of housing options...................................................................................................1 Availability of affordable quality housing.....................................................................1 Overall quality of new development in Ramsey.........................................................1 Overall appearance of Ramsey...........................................................................................1 Cleanlinessof Ramsey............................................................................................................ 1 Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.).....................................1 Airquality.................................................................................................................................... 1 Availability of paths and walking trails.......................................................................... 1 Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) ...1 Recreational opportunities.................................................................................................. 1 Availability of affordable quality food............................................................................1 Availability of affordable quality health care...............................................................1 Availability of preventive health services.....................................................................1 Availability of affordable quality mental health care...............................................1 Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities..........................................1 Community support for the arts........................................................................................1 Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool............................................1 K-12 education.......................................................................................................................... 1 Adult educational opportunities.......................................................................................1 Sense of civic/community pride........................................................................................1 Neighborliness of residents in Ramsey..........................................................................1 Opportunities to participate in social events and activities..................................1 Opportunities to attend special events and festivals................................................1 Opportunities to volunteer..................................................................................................1 Opportunities to participate in community matters ................................................ 1 Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds..................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 B. Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. No Yes Contacted the City of Ramsey (in -person, phone, email or web) for help or information................................1 2 Contacted Ramsey elected officials (in -person, phone, email or web) to express your opinion....................1 2 Attended a local public meeting (of local elected officials like City Council or County Commissioners, advisory boards, town halls, HOA, neighborhood watch, etc.)............................................1 2 Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting...............................................................................................1 2 Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Ramsey............................................................................................1 2 Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause or candidate...................................................................................1 2 Voted in your most recent local election................................................................................................................................1 2 Used bus, rail, subway or other public transportation instead of driving................................................................1 2 Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone...............................................................................1 2 Walkedor biked instead of driving...........................................................................................................................................1 2 Page 2of5