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<br />Participants in the Town Meeting equally selected low crime/safe neighborhoods and small <br />town atmosphere as the two main strengths of the City. Other highly rated strengths were <br />the cities proximity to the Twin Cities and a sense of community. One third of the <br />participants noted access to transportation routes and open spaces/natural environment as <br />additional strengths. <br /> <br />The main weakness identified was high taxes or the predominantly residential tax base of <br />the City. Floodplain! high water table, a community shopping center, lack of <br />businesses/jobs, and lack of senior and other housing ranked equally as major weaknesses. <br />No new rental units/low rent housing topped the list of growth concerns for the City of <br />Centerville, while more business and keeping crime down came in a close second. Other <br />growth concerns of the participants include taxes, diversity in housing, growth <br />management and keeping the City's identity. <br /> <br />Nearly all of the participants identified Centerville Lake and Peltier Lake on their maps. <br />Recognized next on the maps were the major roads of the City; 20th Avenue, Main Street, <br />Centerville Road and Interstate 35E. More than half of the participants identified the <br />school on their maps, while just less than half identified the church and city hall. Oddly <br />92% of the participants identified the lakes on the maps, but the lakes were not identified <br />as a strength, weakness or growth concern. <br /> <br />Based upon existing conditions and input from the priority setting session, several <br />conclusions are relevant to the preparation of the City's Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />. The primary concern of the residents is that the small town atmosphere be <br />retained and that the community remain safe with little crime. <br /> <br />. There is consensus regarding the desire for commercial and industrial <br />expansion to provide basic retail opportunities, job growth and tax base. <br /> <br />. There are varying opinions regarding the extent and type of residential growth <br />that should occur in the City. <br />