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DRAFT SURVEY DOCUMENT <br /> 1. Thank you for being in business here in Centerville. I would like to ask you a few <br /> questions. If you feel that any of the questions is too private to provide an answer, <br /> please feel free to decline. <br /> 2. What brought your business to Centerville in the 1st place? <br /> 3. What do you like best about Centerville? What do you like least? <br /> 4. Are there any concerns you have about operating in Centerville? <br /> a. City staff <br /> b. Centennial Police services <br /> c. Centennial Fire District services <br /> d. Roads, infrastructure, etc. <br /> 5. Are you aware that Centerville compiles a business directory and posts it on the <br /> city website? The directory is also printed in hard copy and delivered to city <br /> residents about every two years. <br /> 6. Do you find you get business from the local directory? [Would you like the city <br /> to continue updating the directory and make new updated ones available again ?] <br /> 7. In the past the city council /staff hosted a business appreciation picnic in the <br /> summer. All the Centerville businesses where invited and everyone had a chance <br /> to network and talk about current business conditions and what is working for <br /> them and their business. Unfortunately attendance dwindled and the event was <br /> discontinued. Would you attend if the city were to start doing this again? <br /> 8. What could the city do to assist you in further growing your business? <br /> 9. What could the city do to attract other business owners to town? <br /> 10. Are you aware of other business owners who might consider locating in <br /> Centerville? <br /> 11. How has your business been over the past year? <br /> a. Flat or stable <br /> b. Growing <br /> c. Contracting <br /> 12. How would you rate the outlook for your business looking forward? (same answer <br /> choices) <br /> 13. In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing your business today? <br /> 14. What services, if any, should the city provide that will directly benefit your <br /> business? <br /> 15. If you could change one thing about Centerville, what would it be? <br /> 16. When was the last time you visited city hall and/or spoke with a city employee? <br /> Why? <br /> How would you rate that interaction: Excellent Good Satisfactory Not <br /> very good Poor. <br /> 17. How would you rate the police services provided by Centennial Lakes Police <br /> Department? Excellent Good Satisfactory Not very good Poor. <br /> (If you get unsatisfactory ratings - follow up to find out why.) <br /> Thank you again for operating your business in Centerville and thank you for taking the time <br /> to visit with me. <br />