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Home My WebLink About2025-09-08 City Council Workshop Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 6:20 P.M. Monday, September 8, 2025 City Hall, Council Chambers Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.02, one or more councilmembers may be participating remotely A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None E. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2025 Community Survey Results F. ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK E1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT Meeting Date September 8, 2025 REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manage r REPORT FROM: Lois Knutson, Senior Administrative Manager PRESENTER: Peter Leatherman, The Morris Leatherman Company AGENDA ITEM: 2025 Community Survey Results Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The City of Maplewood recently conducted a resident survey to better understand community needs and priorities. The results will be shared with the council. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is 0.00 Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: Community Inclusiveness Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness Targeted Redevelopment As a vital tool for measuring resident satisfaction and identifying community priorities, the resident survey directly supports and informs all components of the Strategic Plan. Background: The City of Maplewood hired The Morris Leatherman Company to conduct a residential survey. Telephone interviews were conducted between July 14 and 28, 2025. 400 residents were randomly selected to participate. The Morris Leatherman Company is a Minneapolis-based, full-service market research firm known for its tailored approach. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with clients and designs customized surveys to meet the specific needs and priorities of each community it serves. Attachments: 1. Presentation from The Morris Leatherman Group 2. Survey results Workshop Packet Page Number 1 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 2 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 3 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 4 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 5 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 6 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 7 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 8 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 9 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 10 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 11 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 12 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 13 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 14 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 15 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 16 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 17 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 18 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 19 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 20 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 21 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 22 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 23 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 24 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 25 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 26 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 27 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 28 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 29 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 30 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 31 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 32 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 33 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 34 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 35 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 36 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 37 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 38 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 39 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 40 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 41 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 42 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 43 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 44 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 45 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 46 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 47 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 48 of 67 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 49 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 THE MORRIS LEATHERMAN COMPANY2025 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 3128 Dean Court RESIDENTIAL SURVEY Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416FINAL JULY 2025 Hello, I'm __________ of the Morris Leatherman Company, a nationwide polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the City of Maplewood to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because your city representatives and staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE) 1.Approximately, how many yearsTWO YEARS OR LESS.......8% have you lived in Maplewood?THREE TO FIVE YEARS....15% SIX TO TEN YEARS.......20% ELEVEN TO TWENTY YEARS.23% 21 TO 30 YEARS.........16% OVER THIRTY YEARS......17% REFUSED.................0% 2. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT..............23% life in Maplewood - excellent, GOOD...................69% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR...............8% POOR....................0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% 3. What do you like MOST about living DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......0% in Maplewood? LOCATION...............15% HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD...24% FRIENDLY PEOPLE........14% SHOPPING/RESTAURANTS....3% OPEN SPACE..............2% SAFE....................8% SMALL TOWN FEEL........10% GOOD SCHOOLS............9% PARKS AND TRAILS........5% CLOSE TO JOB............7% CLOSE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.............2% SCATTERED...............2% 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 50 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 4. What do you think is the most DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......5% significant issue facing Maplewood NOTHING................20% today? TOO MUCH GROWTH........12% HIGH TAXES.............16% RISING CRIME...........16% LACK OF JOBS/BUSINESS...5% POOR CITY SPENDING......3% TRAFFIC CONGESTION.....12% AGING/RUNDOWN...........2% RECKLESS DRIVING........2% SCATTERED...............7% 5. How would you rate Maplewood as a EXCELLENT..............19% a place to raise children Î excel- GOOD...................67% lent, good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR..............11% POOR....................0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......4% 6. And, how would you rate Maplewood EXCELLENT..............18% as a place to retire - excellent, GOOD...................63% good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR..............14% POOR....................0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......6% 7. Would you recommend living in YES....................90% Maplewood to others? NO......................5% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......6% 8. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT..............19% sense of community among Maplewood GOOD...................67% residents -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR..............11% fair, or poor? POOR....................2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1% 9. Do you feel accepted, valued and YES.....................96% welcomed in the City of Maplewood? NO.......................2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.......2% IF "NO," ASK: (n=7) 10. Why do you feel that way? TOO MUCH CRIME, 14%; NOT INVOLVED, 29%; TOO OLD, 29%; UNFRIENDLY PEOPLE, 29%. 2 Workshop Packet Page Number 51 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 11. What, if anything, needs improving or is currently missing from Maplewood which, if present, would greatly improve the quality of life for residents? UNSURE, 8%; NOTHING, 32%; RESTAURANTS, 2%; RETAIL/SERVICES, 7%; PARKS/TRAILS, 2%; SIDEWALKS, 8%; PUBLIC TRANSIT, 5%; BETTER ACADEMICS IN SCHOOLS, 2%; AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 4%; STREET LIGHTS, 2%; COMMUNITY EVENTS, 3%; BETTER ROAD MAINTENANCE, 3%; ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT, 2%; RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, 2%; SENIOR SERVICES, 2%; MORE POLICE, 4%; TRAFFIC CONTROL/ENFORCEMENT, 3%; JOBS, 2%; SCATTERED, 7%. I would now like to read a list of characteristics which are a part of the overall quality of life in a community. First, for each one tell me if it is a very important aspect of the quality of life, a somewhat important aspect, a not very important aspect, or not at all important aspect of the quality of life. VIM SIM NVI NAA DKR 12. Parks and trails? 64% 33% 4% 0% 0% 13. Schools? 83% 16% 1% 0% 0% 14. Shopping opportunities? 51% 42% 6% 1% 0% 15. Public safety? 88% 11% 2% 0% 0% 16. Community celebrations? 41% 47% 11% 1% 1% 17. Public transportation? 54% 36% 9% 1% 1% 18. Recreational opportunities and programs? 49% 44% 7% 0% 1% Now for each one, please rate the City of Maplewood on that characteristic as excellent, good, only fair, or poor. EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 19. Parks and trails? 35% 59% 6% 0% 1% 20. Schools? 31% 56% 6% 0% 8% 21. Shopping opportunities? 22% 57% 18% 3% 0% 22. Public safety? 28% 56% 15% 2% 0% 23. Community celebrations? 17% 60% 17% 1% 6% 24. Public transportation? 16% 50% 24% 3% 8% 25. Recreational opportunities and programs? 18% 57% 15% 1% 10% Moving on... 3 Workshop Packet Page Number 52 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 26. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT..............16% condition and appearance of pro- GOOD...................80% perties in your neighborhood - ONLY FAIR...............4% excellent, good, only fair, or POOR....................1% poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% IF ÐONLY FAIRÑ OR ÐPOOR,Ñ ASK: (n=16) 27. Why did you rate it as (only fair/poor)? RUNDOWN RESIDENTIAL, 25%; RUNDOWN COMMERCIAL, 13%; CARS/JUNK IN YARDS, 44%; LONG GRASS/WEEDS, 6%; LITTER IN PARKS, 13%. For each of the following, please tell me whether the City is too tough, about right, or not tough enough in enforcing city codes on the nuisances. TOO ABO NOT DK/ TOU RIG TOU REF 28. Storage and parking of vehicles, boats and trailers outside? 2% 81% 13% 4% 29. Yard maintenance? 5% 79% 14% 3% 30. Exterior home maintenance? 4% 81% 13% 3% 31. Storage of garbage, recycling and composting cans? 6% 81% 9% 4% Continuing.... I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 32. Police protection? 35% 56% 8% 1% 1% 33. Fire protection? 41% 54% 2% 0% 3% 34. Sidewalk and trail maintenance? 23% 60% 16% 1% 1% 35. Park maintenance? 22% 66% 12% 0% 1% 36. Garbage and recycling services? 18% 65% 16% 0% 1% 37. Property maintenance and code enforcement? 13% 63% 16% 2% 7% 38. Building inspection? 12% 58% 9% 0% 21% Now, for the next four city services, please consider only city- maintained streets and roads. Do not consider state and county roads, which are taken care of by other levels of government. 4 Workshop Packet Page Number 53 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 Hence, Highways 36 and 61, White Bear Avenue, McKnight Road, or Century Avenue would not be considered. How would you rate.... EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 39. City street repair and maintenance? 21% 60% 18% 1% 0% 40. Snow plowing? 24% 60% 15% 1% 1% 41. Street lighting? 15% 56% 27% 2% 0% 42. When you consider the property EXCELLENT...............3% taxes you pay and the quality of GOOD...................62% city services you receive, would ONLY FAIR..............26% you rate the general value of city POOR....................1% services as excellent, good, only DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......8% fair, or poor? 43. In comparison with neighboring VERY HIGH..............15% areas, do you consider total pro- SOMEWHAT HIGH..........42% perty taxes in your community to ABOUT AVERAGE..........32% be very high, somewhat high, abou SOMEWHAT LOW............1% average, somewhat low, or very VERY LOW................0% low? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....10% 44. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR..................52% crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE.................38% if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....10% services at their current level? 45. And, would you favor or oppose an FAVOR..................41% increase in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE.................47% if it were used to improve and en- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....12% hance current city services? Turning to the police.... 46. Recently, have you had any person- YES....................19% al contact with the Maplewood NO.....................81% Police Department? DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......0% IF "YES," ASK: 47. How would you rate your ex- EXCELLENT..............37% perience with the Police De- GOOD...................54% partment - excellent, good, ONLY FAIR...............7% only fair, or poor? POOR....................3% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% 5 Workshop Packet Page Number 54 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 IF ÐONLY FAIRÑ OR ÐPOOR,Ñ ASK: (n=7) 48. Why do you feel that way? RUDE, 14%; SLOW RESPONSE, 43%; HARASSMENT, 14%; NO FOLLOW-UP, 29%. 49. Do you generally feel safe living YES....................93% in Maplewood? NO......................7% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1% IF "NO," ASK: (n=27) 50. What makes you feel unsafe? NO LIGHTS..............31% NO POLICE PATROLS......19% LOITERING TEENS........19% DRUG USERS.............15% HOMELESS/UNSHELTERED PEOPLE..............15% 51. How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH................1% traffic enforcement such as speed- ABOUT RIGHT............79% ing and stop sign violations by NOT ENOUGH.............19% the police Î too much, about DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......2% right, or not enough? 52. How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH................2% police patrolling in your resi- ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.....76% dential neighborhood - too much, NOT ENOUGH.............21% about right, or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......2% 53. What do you consider to be the greatest public safety concern in Maplewood? UNSURE, 7%; NOTHING, 20%; RECKLESS/CARELESS DRIVING, 21%; GUN VIOLENCE, 2%; RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY THEFT, 8%; BUSINESS THEFT, 3%; YOUTH CRIME, 5%; VANDALISM, 2%; HOMELESS PEOPLE, 3%; ALL CRIME, 2%; LACK OF POLICE, 2%; DRUGS, 5%; PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, 7%; LACK OF STREET LIGHTS, 3%; SCATTERED, 10%. Moving on.... 54. Other than voting, do you feel YES....................54% that if you wanted to, you could NO.....................24% have a say about the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....23% of Maplewood runs things? 6 Workshop Packet Page Number 55 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 55. How much do you feel you know GREAT DEAL.............12% about the work of the Mayor and FAIR AMOUNT............48% City Council - a great deal, a VERY LITTLE............40% fair amount, or very little? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1% 56. From what you know, do you ap- STRONGLY APPROVE........3% prove or disapprove of the job APPROVE................79% the Mayor and City Council are DISAPPROVE..............8% doing? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) And do STRONGLY DISAPPROVE.....0% you feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....11% 57. How much first-hand contact have QUITE A LOT.............1% you had with the Maplewood City SOME...................35% staff - quite a lot, some, very VERY LITTLE............38% little, or none at all? NONE AT ALL............26% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% 58. From what you have seen or heard, EXCELLENT...............7% how would you rate the job per- GOOD...................73% formance of the Maplewood City ONLY FAIR..............14% staff - excellent, good, only POOR....................0% fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......6% 59. During the past year, have you YES....................35% visited or contacted Maplewood NO.....................65% City Hall in person, or on the DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% telephone? IF "YES," ASK: (n=139) Thinking about your last contact with the City, for each of the following characteristics, please rate the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor.... EXC GOO FAI POO DKR 60. Ease of reaching a City Staff member who could help you? 18% 68% 12% 2% 0% 61. Courtesy of the City Staff? 20% 66% 13% 1% 0% 62. Efficiency of the City Staff? 17% 63% 17% 1% 2% Changing topics.... 63. Does development across the city YES...................52% seem well-planned for the future NO.....................6% of Maplewood? SOMETIMES (VOL.)......34% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....8% 7 Workshop Packet Page Number 56 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 IF "NO," ASK: (n=24) 64. Why do you feel that way? SLOW CHANGES, 16%; GROWTH TOO FAST, 8%; LACK OF COMMERICAL GROWTH, 12%; RUNDOWN AREAS, 8%; VACANT PROPERTIES, 12%; NO CLEAR DIRECTION, 16%; UNFINISHED PROJECTS, 8%; TOO MUCH LOW-INCOME HOUSING, 20%. 65. Do you own or rent your present OWN....................71% residence? RENT...................29% REFUSED.................1% IF ÐOWN,Ñ ASK: (n=283) 66. Have you done any remodeling YES....................58% or home improvements in the NO.....................41% past five years? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1% IF ÐNO,Ñ ASK: (n=117) 67. Why havenÓt you undertaken any remodeling or home improvements in the past five years? UNSURE, 1%; NO TIME, 9%; NO NEED, 60%; COST TOO MUCH, 21%; DID MORE THAN FIVE YEARS AGO, 3%; AGE/HEALTH, 2%; NOT WORTH THE INVESTMENT, 3%; SCATTERED, 2%. If the city had a program with funding available to homeowners for remodeling or home improvements.... 68. How interested would you be VERY INTERESTED........30% in participating in this pro- SOMEWHAT INTERESTED....28% gram - very interested, some- NOT TOO INTERESTED.....33% what interested, or not too DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED.....10% interested? The City continues pursuing the redevelopment of its commercial and retail areas.... 69. Do you support or oppose the con- STRONGLY SUPPORT.......12% tinued redevelopment in the City SUPPORT................57% of Maplewood? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) OPPOSE.................13% Do you feel strongly way? STRONGLY OPPOSE.........2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....16% 8 Workshop Packet Page Number 57 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (n=335) 70. Why do you (support/oppose) the continued redevelopment in the city? SUPPORT: GOOD FOR COMMUNITY, 23% BRINGS NEEDED COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES, 17% ADDS NEEDED HOUSING, 13% FIX RUNDOWN AREAS, 10% BOOSTS ECONOMY, 6% BRINGS JOBS, 3% IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY ROADS, 3% BRINGS MORE DIVERSITY, 2% RAISING PROPERTY VALUES, 2% OPPOSE: GROWTH TOO FAST, 8% NOT NEEDED, 4% WILL INCREASE TAXES, 2% SCATTERED, 4% UNSURE, 3% 71. Do you support or oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORT.......9% providing financial incentives to SUPPORT...............52% attract specific types of develop- OPPOSE................16% ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY OPPOSE........3% feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED....20% I would like to read you a list of characteristics of a community. For each one, please tell me if you think Maplewood currently has too many, too few, or about the right amount. MAN FEW ABR DKR 72. Affordable rental units? 14% 35% 47% 4% 73. Condominiums and townhouses? 6% 27% 65% 2% 74. Affordable starter homes for young families, costing less than $300,000? 8% 41% 49% 3% 75. ÐMove upÑ housing for families looking for a larger home? 24% 12% 62% 2% 76. Executive high-end housing? 23% 13% 58% 7% 77. Assisted living for seniors? 13% 25% 56% 7% 78. One-level housing for seniors maintained by an association? 14% 33% 45% 8% 9 Workshop Packet Page Number 58 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 MAN FEW ABR DKR 79. Parks and open spaces? 22% 5% 73% 1% 80. Trails and bikeways? 22% 7% 70% 1% 81. Light manufacturing businesses and jobs? 15% 20% 62% 4% 82. Restaurants? 23% 9% 69% 0% 83. Retail establishments? 23% 15% 62% 1% IF ÐTOO FEW,Ñ ASK: (n=60) 84. What type of retail stores would you like to see attracted to the City of Maplewood? UNSURE, 5%; GROCERY STORE, 7%; CLOTHING, 12%; DISCOUNT, 7%; BOUTIQUE/FAMILY-OWNED SHOPS, 17%; ANYTHING IN MAPLEWOOD MALL, 3%; DEPARTMENT STORE, 12%; HOME DÉCOR/HOBBY, 13%; HEALTH/WELLNESS, 5%; ETHNIC BUSINESSES, 8%; SCATTERED, 11%. MAN FEW ABR DKR 85. Service establishments? 20% 5% 73% 2% IF ÐTOO FEW,Ñ ASK: (n=21) 86. What type of service establishments would you like to see attracted to the City of Maplewood? UNSURE, 5%; HEALTH/WELLNESS, 19%; AUTO REPAIR, 10%; ETHNIC, 14%; MEDICAL, 14%; SCATTERED, 38%. MAN FEW ABR DKR 87. Entertainment establishments? 23% 12% 63% 2% IF ÐTOO FEW,Ñ ASK: (n=49) 88. What type of entertainment establishments would you like to see attracted to the City of Maplewood? UNSURE, 4%; MOVIE THEATER, 14%; LIVE MUSIC BAR, 25%; STAGE THEATER, 4%; FAMILY-ORIENTED, 4%; ARTS, 4%; FOOD TRUCK AREA, 4%; GATHERING SPACE, 4%; ARCADE/GAMES, 6%; COMEDY CLUB, 4%; SCATTERED, 27%. 10 Workshop Packet Page Number 59 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 89. How often do you or members of FREQUENTLY..............7% your household go to the Maple- OCCASIONALLY...........34% wood Mall Î frequently, occasion- RARELY.................20% ally, rarely, or never? NEVER..................39% DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......0% IF ÐFREQUENTLY,Ñ ÐOCCASIONALLY,Ñ OR ÐRARELY,Ñ ASK: (n=243) 90. How would you rate your ex- EXCELLENT..............32% perience at the Maplewood GOOD...................42% Mall Î excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR..............23% fair, or poor? POOR....................3% DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......0% IF ÐGOOD,Ñ ÐONLY FAIR,Ñ OR ÐPOOR,Ñ ASK: (n=166) 91. What changes could be made to Maplewood Mall to improve your experience? UNSURE, 13%; RETAIL/SERVICES, 34%; UPDATE INTERIOR, 3%; MORE PARKING, 3%; RESTAURANT/FOOD OPTIONS, 6%; MORE SECURITY, 4%; MORE SEATING/LOUNGE AREAS, 9%; MORE ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS, 2%; NIGHTLIFE/BARS, 2%; BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 3%; DEPARTMENT STORE, 4%; SENIOR/DISABLED ACCESS, 4%; ARTS VENUE, 3%; TECHNOLOGY STORES, 3%; SCATTERED, 7%. Turning to parks and recreation.... 92. How would you rate the condition EXCELLENT..............11% and maintenance of City parks and GOOD...................79% trails - excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR...............9% fair, or poor? POOR....................0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1% For each following, please tell me if you or members of your household use that facility. Then for each one you use, please tell me if you would rate that facility as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF 93. Larger community parks? 44% 27% 27% 2% 0% 0% 94. Smaller neighborhood parks? 33% 23% 39% 5% 0% 0% 95. Trails? 31% 26% 40% 3% 0% 0% 11 Workshop Packet Page Number 60 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 NOT USE USE USE USE DK/ USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF 96. Maplewood Nature Center Preserve? 54% 13% 29% 2% 0% 2% 97. Bruentrup Heritage Farm? 61% 10% 25% 3% 0% 2% 98. Wakefield Community Building? 69% 8% 16% 6% 0% 2% 99. Are there any park and recreational facilities or amenities you would like to see in Maplewood that are not currently offered? (IF ÐYES,Ñ ASK:) What facilities or amenities would you like to see offered? (ASK FOR SPECIFICS) UNSURE, 4%; NO, 86%; PICKLEBALL COURTS, 2%; SCATTERED, 8%. 100. Are there any recreational programs you would like to see offered in Maplewood that are not currently offered? (IF ÐYES,Ñ ASK:) What programs would you like to see offered? (ASK FOR SPECIFICS) UNSURE, 4%; NO, 77%; SENIOR ACTIVITIES, 3%; HEALTH/WELLNESS, 4%; CULTURAL, 2%; SCATTERED, 10%. 101. Have you or a member of your NO....................64% household visited the Maplewood YES/YES...............19% YMCA Community Center in the past YES/NO................17% year? (IF ÐYES,Ñ ASK) Is anyone DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED.....1% in your household a member of the Community Center? In 2024, the Maplewood YMCA Community Center turned 30 years old. The City is considering improvements to the facility to ensure it is a viable facility for the next thirty years. 102. Do you think the Community Center STRONGLY YES..........15% is an important asset for the City YES...................61% to maintain and that it provides NO.....................2% value to the community? (WAIT FOR STRONGLY NO............1% RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED....20% that way? IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (n=319) 12 Workshop Packet Page Number 61 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 103. Why do you feel that way? ASSET: OFFERINGS FOR ALL AGES, 42% PROMOTE HEALTH/FITNESS, 11% COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE, 11% KEEP KIDS BUSY, 10% MANY RESIDENTS USE, 8% POOL, 8%; NOT AN ASSET: NOT USED ENOUGH BY RESIDENTS, 3% SCATTERED, 6% UNSURE, 1% 104. Do you think the Bruentrup Heri- STRONGLY YES...........7% tage Farm is an important asset YES...................66% for the City to maintain and that NO.....................3% it provides value to the commun- STRONGLY NO............1% ity? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED....24% feel strongly that way? 105. Do you think the Maplewood Nature STRONGLY YES...........7% Center is an important asset for YES...................68% the City to maintain and that it NO.....................2% provides value to the community? STRONGLY NO............1% (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED....23% strongly that way? The City may ask residents to vote on a tax increase to make improvements to recreation facilities in the City of Maplewood. 106. Which of these statements best STATEMENT A............26% describes your feelings? STATEMENT B............57% A) I would vote AGAINST almost any STATEMENT C............10% tax increase for parks and rec- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......7% reation facilities, B) I would vote for a tax increase under some conditions; but against it under other condi- tions; C) I would vote FOR almost any tax increase for parks and recrea- tion facilities? 13 Workshop Packet Page Number 62 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 Suppose the City of Maplewood proposed a parks and recreational facilities improvement plan which you considered to be a reasonable approach. There are two options for funding parks and recreation facilities..... (ROTATE OPTIONS A AND B) OPTION A (First/Next), the City could ask voters to approve a referendum for a property tax increase for up to twenty years. 107. How much would you be willing to NOTHING................48% see your property taxes increase $5.00..................20% to fund this construction? Let's $10.00.................13% say, would you be willing to see $15.00..................5% your monthly property taxes in- $20.00..................3% crease by $____? (CHOOSE RANDOM $25.00..................0% STARTING POINT; MOVE UP OR DOWN OVER $25.00.............0% DEPENDING ON RESPONSE) How about DON'T KNOW.............10% $____ per month? REFUSED.................1% OPTION B: (First/Next), the City could ask voters to approve a referendum for a new local sales tax increase for up to twenty years. For your information, a quarter of a cent sales tax increase would be 25 cents on every $100 of taxable purchases in the City of Maplewood. 108. How much would you be willing to NOTHING................33% see the sales tax increase to fund 1/4 of a cent..........32% this construction? Let's say, 1/2 of a cent..........16% would you be willing to see the 3/4 of a cent...........3% local sales tax increase by $___? MORE THAN 3/4 cent......2% (CHOOSE RANDOM STARTING POINT; DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED.....15% MOVE UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON RESPONSE) How about $___? 14 Workshop Packet Page Number 63 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 109. Which source of funding do you PROPERTY TAX/STRONGLY...3% prefer to fund a parks and recrea- PROPERTY TAX...........17% tional facilities improvement plan SALES TAX..............26% - a property tax increase or a SALES TAX/STRONGLY.....18% sales tax increase? (WAIT FOR NEITHER (VOL.).........21% RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED.....15% that way? Although no decision has been made, I would like to read you a list of components which could be included in parks and recreational facilities and trail improvement plan. For each one, please tell me if you would strongly support a sales or property tax increase for that purpose, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose it. If you have no opinion, just say so.... (ROTATE) STS SMS SMO STO DKR 110. Improve park buildings? 28% 38% 16% 12% 7% 111. Improvements to the Maplewood YMCA Community Center? 32% 33% 14% 11% 9% 112. Improvements to the Bruentrup Heritage Farm? 23% 38% 17% 12% 11% 113. Improvements to Maplewood Nature Center? 24% 38% 16% 12% 11% Moving on.... 114. What is your principal source of DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......0% information about Maplewood City CITY NEWSLETTER/ Government and its activities? MAPLEWOOD LIVING...54% CABLE TV................7% PIONEER PRESS/ STAR TRIBUNE........3% MAILINGS...............11% WORD OF MOUTH..........10% CITY WEBSITE............9% SOCIAL MEDIA............7% 15 Workshop Packet Page Number 64 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 115. How would you prefer to receive DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......0% information about Maplewood City CITY NEWSLETTER/ Government and its activities? MAPLEWOOD LIVING...58% CABLE TV................7% PIONEER PRESS/ STAR TRIBUNE........2% MAILINGS...............11% WORD OF MOUTH...........5% CITY WEBSITE............9% SOCIAL MEDIA............9% 116. During the past year, did you or YES....................66% members of your household regular- NO.....................33% ly read the "Maplewood Living," DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1% the City's newsletter? IF "YES," ASK: (n=265) 117. How would you rate the qual- EXCELLENT..............23% ity of the newsletter - ex- GOOD...................71% cellent, good, only fair, or ONLY FAIR...............6% poor? POOR....................0% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% 118. Have you accessed the City's web- YES....................47% site? NO.....................53% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% IF "YES," ASK: (n=188) 119. Were you able to find what YES....................96% you were looking for? NO......................4% DONÓT KNOW/REFUSED......0% 120. How would you rate the ease EXCELLENT...............7% of navigating the site and GOOD...................82% finding the information you ONLY FAIR...............9% sought - excellent, good, POOR....................3% only fair or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0% I would like to ask you about social media sources. For each one, tell me if you currently use that source of information; then, for each you currently use, tell me if you would be likely or unlikely to use it to obtain information about the City of Maplewood. 16 Workshop Packet Page Number 65 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 NOT USE USE DK/ USE LIK NLK REF 121. Facebook? 24% 72% 4% 0% 122. X, formerly known as Twitter? 58% 37% 5% 0% 123. YouTube? 51% 44% 6% 0% 124. Instagram 76% 18% 6% 0% 125. Podcasts? 86% 7% 7% 0% Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes.... Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. Let's start oldest to young- est.... 126. First, persons 65 or over? 0......................69% 1......................12% 2 OR MORE..............20% 127. Adults under 65? 0......................24% 1......................27% 2......................45% 3 OR MORE...............4% 128. School-aged children or 0......................74% pre-schoolers? 1.......................7% 2......................13% 3 OR MORE...............7% 129. What is your age, please? 18-34..................19% 35-44..................21% 45-54..................18% 55-64..................14% 65 AND OVER............29% REFUSED.................0% 130. Which of the following categories WHITE..................54% represents your ethnicity Î White, BLACK/AFRICAN-AMERICAN.11% Black or African-American, His- HISPANIC-LATINO.........9% panic Latino, Asian-Pacific ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLANDER.22% Islander, Native American, or NATIVE AMERICAN.........0% something else? (IF "SOMETHING SOMETHING ELSE..........1% ELSE,Ñ ASK:) What would that be? MULTI/BI-RACIAL.........3% DON'T KNOW..............0% _________________________________ REFUSED.................0% 17 Workshop Packet Page Number 66 of 67 E1, Attachment 2 131. Gender (BY OBSERVATION) MALE...................49% FEMALE.................51% 132. Area of City (FROM LIST) NORTH/ PCT 5/6/7/8..........31% CENTRAL/ PCT 1/2/3/4..........32% SOUTH/ PCT 9/10/11/12/13....37% 18 Workshop Packet Page Number 67 of 67