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Attachment A The MorrisLeatherman Company May 2018 or are unsure about anything currently missing from the community which, if present, could greatly improve the quality of life for residents. Sixteen percent each would like to see “more public transportation”or “more sidewalks,”and 13%, almost double the 2016 level, would like to see “more jobs.” Community Characteristics: In assessing the one or two most important characteristics of a high quality of life community, 59%, up six percent since the last study,point to “low crime rate” and 42% choose “good school system.” This continues the order of the top two choices two years ago. Twenty-two percent pick “job opportunities,” and 21%, select “sense of community.” “Low property taxes” dropped from 21% to 11%, and “well-maintained properties” declined from 27% to 14%. There are four characteristics moderate percentages consider to be of least importance:“variety of shopping opportunities,” chosen by 19%, “variety of park and recreation opportunities,” at 12%, “sense of community,” at 11%, and “community events and festivals,” at 10%. Whenexamining the number or quantity of various community characteristics, majorities of residents think Roseville has “about the right amount” of 10of 12 discussed. In the twocases where opinions are more skewed in one direction or the other, residents tend to see “too many” affordable rental units and “too few” assisted living facilities for seniors. The 10 attributes posting higher levels of agreement about sufficient current numbers are: market rate rental units, condominiums, townhomes,affordable owner-occupied housing, “move up” housing, higher cost housing, parks and open space, trails and bikeways, service and retail establishments, and entertainment and dining opportunities. Eighty-seven percent, seven percent lowerthan the 2016study, are either “very committed” or “somewhat committed” to stay in Roseville if they were going to move from their current home to upgrade. Just as impressive, 88%, a sixpercent decrease, are committed to stay in the city if they were going to move from their current home for downsizing. While most ofthe small number of residents who are not “committed” to stay in the city report there is nothing missing or could be improved to make them more committed to stay, about 12% each would like to see expanded choices in senior housing, affordable housing, and public transit. City Services: In evaluating specific city services, the mean approval rating is 85.8%, a significant 4.6% decrease over the 2016level. If we consider only residents holding opinions, the mean score is a 2 21