In 2016, the MPNO created a survey for residents about the neighborhood. Download the results/questions (pdf). Here’s a short summary of the results:
1. How long have you lived here?
– Most have lived here 10 years or less (46 of 79).
2. Do you own, rent or lease?
– 92% were home owners
3. Describe atmosphere of neighborhood?
– 47% (almost half – 37 of 79) said we have a “Friendly” neighborhood
4. Do you feel like you’re part of neighborhood?
– 78% said they felt like a part of the neighborhood. (17 responded ‘no’ of 79)
5. What is your favorite part of neighborhood?
Top four answers:
56% – Neighbors (39)
55% – Park (38)
47% – River Trail (33)
34% – Proximity to downtown (24)
6. Rate Concerns in the Neighborhood:
Most were very concerned about:
Crime – 65% (45),
Unkept Rentals 50% (31),
Speeding 36% (24),
Road/Sidewalk Repairs 35% (23),
Unkept Yards 35% (23),
Vandalism 33% (21),
Park Trash 27% (17)
Most were somewhat concerned over:
Road/sidewalk repairs 51% (33),
Alleys 50% (31),
Snow removal 48% (29),
Park trash 40% (25)
Most were not concerned about:
Basketball hoops 70% (41) ,
Traffic 61% (36),
Street lighting 59% (35),
Street parking 50% (31)
7. How are the public services in our neighborhood?
The best public services were:
Trash/recycling 75% (50),
Fire Protection 70% (43),
Recreation 54% (36)
The poorest were:
Street repair/maintenance 39% (37),
Snow plowing/removal 20% (12),
Community Education 11% (7)
8. Is there a city service our Neighborhood needs?
There were 24 responses for identifying a needed service, if yes.
The repeated responses were:
Repair for potholes/roads (4 responses)
More activities for young people/kids (4 responses)
Working park restroom (3 responses)
Tree maintenance (2 responses)
12. What type of neighborhood communication would be most helpful?
Most would like to hear by email 56% (26) and Facebook 54% (25). Least by website 10% (5) and phone 6% (3).
