Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/19/2024 - Special

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THE NCSr" The National Community Surrey'" 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 2 3 4 5 Ease of public parking 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by car in Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by public transportation in Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of travel by bicycle in Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of walking in Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Well -planned residential growth 1 2 3 4 5 Well -planned commercial growth 1 2 3 4 5 Well -designed neighborhoods 1 2 3 4 5 Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the community 1 2 3 4 5 Public places where people want to spend time 1 2 3 4 5 Variety of housing options 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality housing 1 2 3 4 5 Overall quality of new development in Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Overall appearance of Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Cleanliness of Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Water resources (beaches, lakes, ponds, riverways, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 Air quality 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of paths and walking trails 1 2 3 4 5 Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 Recreational opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality food 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality health care 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of preventive health services 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality mental health care 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 1 2 3 4 5 Community support for the arts 1 2 3 4 5 Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool 1 2 3 4 5 K-12 education 1 2 3 4 5 Adult educational opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of civic/community pride 1 2 3 4 5 Neighborliness of residents in Ramsey 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to participate in social events and activities 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to attend special events and festivals 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to volunteer 1 2 3 4 5 Opportunities to participate in community matters 1 2 3 4 5 Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds 1 2 3 4 5 8. 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 Walked or biked instead of driving 1 2 The National Community Survey " • © 2001-2020 National Research Center, Inc. Page 2 of 5