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Implications and Future Trends The following are likely trends based on Arden Hills demographics and the public opinion survey: • A. Trail use will remain strong and interest in trail expansion will continue. (Trails expansion and connections) B. Individual activities will continue to be more popular than team or group activities. (multi-use trails, and open space) C. Interest in natural resources and open space will remain strong. (TCAAP area and other resource areas) D. Recreation facility development and operation partnerships between government agencies, schools, organizations and corporations will be more frequent. (Local partnerships) E. Demand for youth activities and facilities may increase. (Retain park space and flexibility to meet future needs) Public Input Summary - Arden Hills Parks, Recreation and Open Space Public Opinion Survey Summary Introduction In February 2001 the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota conducted a public opinion survey of residents. The survey was designed to determine residents' attitudes about park, recreation and open space issues and to help guide preparation of a park, trail and open space plan for the city. The written survey was sent to 3,897 households and businesses in the city. A total of 593 completed surveys were returned for a response rate of 15%. This is a higher than normal response rate for a mail-back survey and indicates a significant level of interest in city parks, trails and open spaces. This response gives the survey results a relatively high degree of accuracy. The margin of error of the survey is plus or minus 4%. A copy of the survey results is attached in Appendix A. The following is a summary of the findings and implications for the park and trail plan. Survey Findings: I. Arden Hills residents are passionate about parks,trails and open space. 2. They are frequent users of the parks and trails. 3. They are satisfied with the existing parks, trails, maintenance and programs. The overall satisfaction level is 70% to 80%. 4. They want more TRAILS! 5. They also want existing parks to be renovated, passive parks areas to be improved and more land acquired for passive parks and natural areas. 6. There is some interest in an indoor recreation facility. 7. There is some support for fee increases and tax increases for park purposes. 0 8. There is very little difference in attitudes among different geographic areas of the city. 15