REPORT - 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Final Findings (Jan 24 2019)

    Montpelier  Community Survey  …helping organizations make better decisions since 1982  Submitted to the City of Montpelier (VT)      ETC Institute  725 W. Frontier Lane,  Olathe, Kansas   66061    January 2019  Findings  Report        Contents      Executive Summary  . i  Section 1: Charts and Graphs  . 1  Section 2: Tabular Data   35  Section 3: Survey Instrument   82      2018 Montpelier Community Survey 2018 Montpelier Community Survey  Executive Summary  Overview ETC Institute administered a needs assessment survey for the City of Montpelier during the Fall  of 2018. The City is looking to assess the recreational needs and desires of Montpelier residents  and whether those needs are best met by upgrading or building new facilities. The results from  this  assessment  that  will  guide  future  decision‐making  on  recreation  centers  and  recreation  programs.  The  input  received  from  the  City’s  residents  will  help  in  understanding  the  community’s facility and recreation priorities.   Methodology  ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households in the City of Montpelier.  Each  survey  packet  contained  a  cover  letter,  a  copy  of  the  survey,  and  a  postage‐paid  return  envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by  mail or completing it online at www.MontpelierSurvey.org.   Ten days after the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute sent emails and placed phone calls to the  households that received the survey to encourage participation. The emails contained a link to  the online version of the survey to make it easy for residents to complete the survey. To prevent  people who were not residents of Montpelier from participating, everyone who completed the  survey  online  was  required  to  enter  their  home  address  prior  to  submitting  the  survey.  ETC  Institute then matched the addresses that were  entered online with the addresses that were  originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not  match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not counted.  The goal was to obtain completed surveys from at least 300 residents. The goal was exceeded  with a total of 513 residents completing the survey. The overall results for the sample of 513  households have a precision of at least +/‐ 4.18% at the 95% level of confidence.  This report contains the following:     Charts showing the overall results of the survey (Section 1) Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey (Section 2) A copy of the survey instrument (Section 3) The major findings of the survey are summarized on the following pages.   Page i 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Montpelier Recreation Center  Twenty‐two percent (22%) of respondents indicated they or members of their household have  utilized the Montpelier Recreation Center. Of the households that have utilized the Montpelier  Recreation Center (22%), thirty‐six percent (36%) indicated they use the Center often (once a  week or more), 13% use the Center sometimes (once a month), 49% use the Center rarely (several  times a year), and 2% never use the Center.   Communication. The highest rated methods that respondent households use to find out about  Montpelier recreation programs and activities were: social media, including Front Porch Forum  and Facebook (47%), newspaper (44%), and recreation brochure (31%).  Programs. Of the respondents that have used the Montpelier Recreation Center (22%), thirty‐ nine percent (39%) indicated they have participated in basketball, 35% have participated in other  programs, 21% have participated in pickleball, and 9% have participated in indoor soccer.  Major Components. The highest ratings of satisfaction with various major components of the  Montpelier  Recreation  Center,  based  upon  the  combined  “very  satisfied”  and  “satisfied”  responses among residents who had an opinion, were: location (94%), gym (57%), and parking  (53%). The components of the recreation center that survey participants indicated were the most  important to them, based on the sum of their top two choices, were: gym (74%), location (53%),  and parking (22%).   Operational Aspects. The highest ratings of satisfaction with various operational aspects of the  Montpelier  Recreation  Center,  based  upon  the  combined  “very  satisfied”  and  “satisfied”  responses among residents who had an opinion, were: instructors (94%), customer service (85%),  and  maintenance/cleanliness  (83%).  The  operational  aspects  of  the  recreation  center  that  respondents  indicated  were  the  most  important  to  the,  based  on  the  sum  of  their  top  two  choices, were: programs (68%), hours of operation (48%), and maintenance/cleanliness (31%).  Reasons Not Utilizing Center. The top reasons respondents indicated why they have not utilized  the Montpelier Recreation Center were: Center does not have recreation spaces and equipment  I/we desire (34%), Center does not offer programs and services I/we desire (33%), and I/we use  other facilities (29%).  Potential Funding for Renovations. Forty‐one percent (41%) of respondent households indicated  they would be willing to increase their property taxes to renovate the current recreation center,  27% would not be willing to increase their property taxes, 17% indicated maybe they would be  willing to increase their property taxes, and 15% indicated they were not sure.   Potential New Recreation Center  Amenities/Features.  Respondents  were  asked  to  indicate  whether  various  amenities  were  needed  in  a  potential  new  recreation  center  and  the  highest  rated  amenities/features  were:  gymnasium  for  basketball,  pickleball,  etc.  (84%),  multipurpose  rooms  (82%),  group  exercise/dance room (82%), and an indoor pool (77%). The amenities/features that respondents  feel are most needed in a new recreation center, based on the sum of the respondents’ top three  Page ii 2018 Montpelier Community Survey choices,  were:  an  indoor  pool  (48%),  gymnasium  for  basketball,  pickleball,  etc.  (38%),  weight/cardio equipment area (31%), and group exercise/dance room (23%).   Programs. The highest rated recreation program areas that could have increased emphasis at a  new Montpelier Recreation Center, based upon the combined “strongly needed” and “somewhat  needed” responses among residents who had an opinion, were: fitness (87%), after school (82%),  health  and  wellness  (81%),  sports  80%),  and  aquatics  (79%).  The  recreation  programs  that  respondent households indicated that they feel are the most needed at a new creation center,  based on the sum of respondents’ top three choices, were: fitness (42%), health and wellness  (37%), aquatics (37%), after school (26%), and sports (23%).  Age  Groups.  The  highest  level  of  importance  for  increased  emphasis  that  a  new  Montpelier  Recreation Center could have on different age groups, based on the sum of “very important” and  “somewhat important” responses among residents who had an opinion, were: teens that are 13‐ 17 years old (91%), families (91%), youth that are 6‐12 years old (90%), and older adults that are  50‐62 years old (88%).   Transportation. The highest level of importance for respondent households to be able to get to  a  new  recreation  center,  based  on  the  sum  of  “absolutely  essential”  and  “very  important”  responses among residents who had an opinion, were: by car (63%), by walking (61%), and by  bike, scooter, etc. (51%).   Frequency of Use. Forty‐five percent (45%) of respondents indicated that, if a new recreation  center  was  built  with  features  that  they  most  preferred,  they  would  use  the  new  recreation  center  several  times  per  week.  Seventeen  percent  (17%)  of  respondent  households  indicated  that, if a new recreation center was built with features that they most preferred, they would use  the new recreation center once per week, 14% would use it a few times a month, 3% would use  is monthly, 8% would use it less than once a month, and 13% would never use the new recreation  center.   Potential  Funding  for  New  Recreation  Center.  Twenty‐five  percent  (25%)  of  respondent  households indicated they would be willing to increase their property taxes per year to build,  operate, and maintain a new recreation center with the types of facility spaces and programs  that would be most important to households. Thirty‐four percent (34%) indicated they would not  be willing to increase their property taxes per year, 22% indicated maybe they would be willing  to increase their property taxes, and 19% indicated that they were not sure if they would be  willing to increase their property taxes. Of the respondent households that would not be willing  (34%) or are not sure if they would be willing to support an increase in property taxes per year  for funding a new recreation center (19%), the top reason is because they need more information  about the project (31%).   Membership. The most preferred options to pay for members were an annual membership (26%)  and a monthly membership (23%).   Compared  to  the  other  issues  in  Montpelier,  twenty‐eight  percent  (28%)  of  respondent  households  indicated  that  the  development  of  a  new  recreation  center  is  a  low  priority,  29%  indicated it is a medium priority, 23% indicated it is a high priority, and 13% indicated it is a very  high priority.   Page iii 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Potential New Aquatic Center  Amenities/Features.  Respondents  were  asked  to  indicate  whether  various  amenities  were  needed in a potential new aquatic center and the highest rated amenities were: lanes for lap  swimming (84%), area for swim lessons (83%), and warm water area for fitness/exercise (80%).  The amenities/features that respondents feel are most needed in a new aquatic center, based  on the sum of the respondents’ top three choices, were: lanes for lap swimming (50%), warm  water area for fitness/exercise (41%), and area for swim lessons (37%).    Potential  Reasons  to  Use  New  Aquatic  Center.  The  top  two  purposes  that  respondent  households indicated they would use a new aquatic center were: fitness and exercise (61%) and  recreational swimming (37%).  Page iv 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Section 1  Charts and Graphs  Page 2018 Montpelier Community Survey 2018  Montpelier Community Survey …helping organizations make better decisions since 1982 Page 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q1. Where do you and members of your household currently go for your  indoor recreation needs? by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made) Private health clubs 40% Montpelier Senior Center on Barre Street 25% I/We do not use any indoor recreation facilities 24% Private yoga studios 22% Montpelier Recreation Center on Barre Street 16% Recreation facilities in other communities 15% Montpelier school facilities 14% Central VT Civic Center on Gallison Hill Rd 8% University facilities 4% Other 14% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Page 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q2. Which ONE of the following statements best represents how the indoor  recreation facilities that you are currently using meet your and your  household's needs? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”) Do not meet any of your  needs 4% Meet all of  your needs 17% Meet some of  your needs 55% Do not use  any indoor  recreation  facilities 25% Page 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q16a Please check the ONE major reason you are not sure or would not support a tax increase for a new recreation center Q16a Major reason why you are not sure or would not support a tax increase for a new recreation center Number I need more information about the project 83 I prefer paying lower tax increase to just improve existing Montpelier Recreation Center 49 Not an important need for this type of facility 17 I oppose any increase in taxes to build & operate a recreation center 56 Other 60 Not provided Total 267 Percent 31.1 % 18.4 % 6.4 % 21.0 % 22.5 % 0.7 % 100.0 % WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED Q16a Please check the ONE major reason you are not sure or would not support a tax increase for a new recreation center (without "not provided") Q16a Major reason why you are not sure or would not support a tax increase for a new recreation center Number I need more information about the project 83 I prefer paying lower tax increase to just improve existing Montpelier Recreation Center 49 Not an important need for this type of facility 17 I oppose any increase in taxes to build & operate a recreation center 56 Other 60 Total 265 Percent 31.3 % 18.5 % 6.4 % 21.1 % 22.6 % 100.0 % Page 73 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q16a-5 Other Q16a-5 Other Number A REC CENTER THAT ADDRESSES UNMET NEEDS WOULD BE WELCOMED ANY BUT A MODEST INCREASE WOULD BE A BURDEN BETTER MAINTAIN WHAT WE HAVE Because we can't afford it CAN'T AFFORD SUCH A LARGE INCREASE CANNOT AFFORD ANY HIGHER TAX CANNOT AFFORD HIGHER TAXES CANNOT AFFORD TAX INCREASE DEPENDS ON COST AND VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DEPENDS ON COST OF MONTHLY FEES, AND IF RESIDENTS GET A DISCOUNT DO NOT TRUST COST ESTIMATES OR THINK REC DEPT IS WELL RAN DON'T OWN PROPERTY FACILITY SHOULD CHARGE FOR USE, NOT CHARGE ADDITIONAL TAX FIXED INCOME, TAXES ALREADY HIGH FIXED INCOME, TAXES ARE ALREADY TOO HIGH I AM 87, AND NOT WANTING NEW TAXES I CANNOT AFFORD A TAX INCREASE I CANNOT AFFORD IT I DON'T HAVE PROPERTY TAXES I DON'T PAY TAXES I PREFER OUTDOOR RECREATION I WOULD OBJECT TO A TAX INCREASE I would prefer to see the same building used and not abandoned IF NO FEES FOR RESIDENCE PAYING TAXES IT'S NOT THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT'S JOB TO OPERATE A FITNESS CENTER LIMITED INCOME MONEY SHOULD GO TO FIXING ROADS MY INCOME TO EXPENSE RATIO IS ALREADY DIFFICULT TO MANAGE NO INTEREST NO ONE CAN AFFORD TO LIVE HERE AS IT IS NOT IMPORTANT TO ME, BUT MAY BE TO MY GRANDCHILDREN NOT IN FAVOR OF JUST A POOL NOT ROLE OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE A PLACE TO EXERCISE ON FIXED INCOME Percent 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % Page 74 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q16a-5 Other Q16a-5 Other Number OTHER THAN AQUATICS, WE HAVE FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR ALL TO USE PROPERTY TAXES ARE TOO HIGH AS IS RE-PURPOSE EXISTING BUILDINGS RENT IS HIGH ENOUGH SUFFICIENT REC FACILITIES AT PRESENT TAXES ALREADY TOO HIGH HERE TAXES ARE ALREADY EXTREMELY HIGH TAXES ARE EXCESSIVE NOW TAXES ARE INSANE HERE ALREADY TAXES ARE WAY OUT OF CONTROL NOW TAXING ME SO OTHERS CAN PLAY IS NOT COMPELLING THERE HAS TO BE ANOTHER WAY TO FUND THIS BUILDING THIS LOOKS LIKE A BAD ATTEMPT TO LOOK RESPONSIBLE TOO EXPENSIVE AS IS TOO MUCH INCREASE USER FEES WOULD BE BETTER THAN INCREASED TAXES USERS PAY FOR IT WE ALREADY PAY TOO HIGH OF TAXES WE CANNOT AFFORD PROJECTS THAT WOULD BENEFIT REST OF ITS CITIZENS WE HAVE A LOT OF TAX BURDEN AT THIS TIME WE RENT WELL SERVED BY THE SENIOR CENTER, NATURE TRAILS, AND HUBBARD PARK WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO PUT THIS? WOULD NOT USE ENOUGH TO JUSTIFY TAX INCREASE YES, IF WE DO NOT HAVE TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT TO GO Total 59 Percent 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 100.0 % Page 75 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q17 If available, which ONE of the following would be you and your household's preferred option for paying for use of the active-use elements (gym, weight/cardio equipment area, pool, etc.) in the center? Q17 Your household's preferred option for paying for use of active-use elements in the center Daily admission fee Monthly membership Month membership Month membership Annual membership Would not use Not provided Total Number 79 120 47 21 131 88 27 513 Percent 15.4 % 23.4 % 9.2 % 4.1 % 25.5 % 17.2 % 5.3 % 100.0 % WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED Q17 If available, which ONE of the following would be you and your household's preferred option for paying for use of the active-use elements (gym, weight/cardio equipment area, pool, etc.) in the center? (without "not provided") Q17 Your household's preferred option for paying for use of active-use elements in the center Daily admission fee Monthly membership Month membership Month membership Annual membership Would not use Total Number 79 120 47 21 131 88 486 Percent 16.3 % 24.7 % 9.7 % 4.3 % 27.0 % 18.1 % 100.0 % Page 76 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q18 Compared to other issues in Montpelier, what priority is the development of a new recreation center? Q18 What priority is the development of a new recreation center Very high priority High priority Medium priority Low priority Don't know Total Number 64 120 146 145 38 513 Percent 12.5 % 23.4 % 28.5 % 28.3 % 7.4 % 100.0 % WITHOUT DON’T KNOW Q18 Compared to other issues in Montpelier, what priority is the development of a new recreation center? (without "don't know") Q18 What priority is the development of a new recreation center Very high priority High priority Medium priority Low priority Total Number 64 120 146 145 475 Percent 13.5 % 25.3 % 30.7 % 30.5 % 100.0 % Page 77 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q19 Please CHECK ALL the ways you and your household find out about Montpelier recreation programs and services Q19 What are the ways you find out about Montpelier recreation programs & services Newspaper Flyers distributed through schools City website Social media, including Front Porch Forum & Facebook Recreation brochure Other Do not get any information Total Number 227 60 147 240 157 77 80 988 Percent 44.2 % 11.7 % 28.7 % 46.8 % 30.6 % 15.0 % 15.6 % Number 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 31 77 Percent 1.3 % 1.3 % 2.6 % 11.7 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 2.6 % 1.3 % 5.2 % 1.3 % 2.6 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 11.7 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 1.3 % 40.3 % 100.0 % Q19-6 Other Q19-6 Other BRIDGE EMAILS FROM REC DEPT Email newsletter Emails FLYERS DISTRIBUTED CITYWIDE FRIENDS/EMAIL LIST LIVE NEXT DOOR MONT BB PLAYER MONTPELIER ALIVE MONTPELIER SENIOR CENTER MSAC MSAC MAILINGS MSAC NEWSLETTER NEW TO AREA RADIO SCHOOL SENIOR CENTER SENIOR CENTER BULLETINS AND EMAIL SENIOR CENTER EMAILS SENIOR CENTER NEWS SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER VERY POOR COMMUNICATION VISITS WORD OF MOUTH, BULLETIN BOARD Word of mouth Total Page 78 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q20 Including yourself, how many persons in your household are number Under years 5-9 years 10-14 years 15-19 years 20-24 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55-64 years 65+ years Mean 2.34 0.10 0.17 0.13 0.11 0.08 0.20 0.32 0.33 0.39 0.51 Sum 1170 52 83 67 55 39 100 161 163 194 256 Q21 What is your age? Q21 Your age 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Not provided Total Number 85 101 83 105 119 20 513 Percent 16.6 % 19.7 % 16.2 % 20.5 % 23.2 % 3.9 % 100.0 % Number 85 101 83 105 119 493 Percent 17.2 % 20.5 % 16.8 % 21.3 % 24.1 % 100.0 % WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED Q21 What is your age? (without "not provided") Q21 Your age 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Total Page 79 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q22 Your gender: Q22 Your gender Male Female Not provided Total Number 248 249 16 513 Percent 48.3 % 48.5 % 3.1 % 100.0 % Number 248 249 497 Percent 49.9 % 50.1 % 100.0 % Number 113 62 58 49 72 147 12 513 Percent 22.0 % 12.1 % 11.3 % 9.6 % 14.0 % 28.7 % 2.3 % 100.0 % WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED Q22 Your gender: (without "not provided") Q22 Your gender Male Female Total Q23 How many years have you lived in Montpelier? Q23 How many years have you lived in Montpelier 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Not provided Total WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED Q23 How many years have you lived in Montpelier? (without "not provided") Q23 How many years have you lived in Montpelier 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Total Number 113 62 58 49 72 147 501 Percent 22.6 % 12.4 % 11.6 % 9.8 % 14.4 % 29.3 % 100.0 % Page 80 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Q24 Do you rent or own your home? Q24 Do you rent or own your home Rent Own Not provided Total Number 137 373 513 Percent 26.7 % 72.7 % 0.6 % 100.0 % WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED Q24 Do you rent or own your home? (without "not provided") Q24 Do you rent or own your home Rent Own Total Number 137 373 510 Percent 26.9 % 73.1 % 100.0 % Number 38 87 96 94 123 14 61 513 Percent 7.4 % 17.0 % 18.7 % 18.3 % 24.0 % 2.7 % 11.9 % 100.0 % Q25 What is your total annual household income? Q25 What is your total annual household income Under $25K $25K to $49,999 $50K to $74,999 $75K to $99,999 $100K to $249,999 $250K+ Not provided Total WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED Q25 What is your total annual household income? (without "not provided") Q25 What is your total annual household income Under $25K $25K to $49,999 $50K to $74,999 $75K to $99,999 $100K to $249,999 $250K+ Total Number 38 87 96 94 123 14 452 Percent 8.4 % 19.2 % 21.2 % 20.8 % 27.2 % 3.1 % 100.0 % Page 81 2018 Montpelier Community Survey                 Section 3  Survey Instrument                        Page 82 2018 Montpelier Community Survey 2018 Montpelier Community Survey The Montpelier City Council is currently determining the recreational needs and desires of Montpelier residents, and whether those needs are best met by upgrading the existing Recreation Center on Barre Street or building a new facility that is used locally or perhaps regionally We would appreciate you completing the following surveyit should take about 10 minutes-and returning it in the enclosed postage-paid, return-reply envelope within the next two weeks This is the beginning of a larger discussion We greatly appreciate your time! Where you and members of your household currently go for your indoor recreation needs? [Check all that apply.] (01) (02) (03) (04) (05) Which ONE of the following statements best represents how the indoor recreation facilities that you are currently using meet your and your household's needs? (1) Meet all of your needs (2) Meet some of your needs (06) Private health clubs (First in Fitness, Snap, Planet Fitness, etc.) (07) Private yoga studios (08) University facilities (Norwich or other) (09) Other: (10) I/We not use any indoor recreation facilities Montpelier Recreation Center on Barre Street Montpelier Senior Center on Barre Street Montpelier school facilities Central VT Civic Center on Gallison Hill Rd Recreation facilities in other communities (e.g the Swimming Hole in Stowe, the Upper Valley Aquatic Center, schools in other towns, etc.) (3) Do not meet any of your needs (4) Do not use any indoor recreation facilities Within the last year have you or members of your household utilized the Montpelier Recreation Center? (1) Yes [Answer Q3a-f.] 3a (2) No [Skip to Q4.] How would you classify yourself and household as users of the Montpelier Recreation Center? (1) Use often (once a week or more) (2) Use sometimes (once a month) 3b Please CHECK ALL of the programs that you and members of your household take part in at the Montpelier Recreation Center (1) Basketball 3c (2) Pickleball (3) Indoor Soccer (4) Other: _ Please rate your overall satisfaction with the following major components of the Montpelier Recreation Center on a scale of to where means "Very Satisfied" and means "Very Dissatisfied," if you don't use, please indicate "9" for Don't Use How satisfied are you with the Gym Restrooms Locker Room Heating/Cooling Location Parking Other: 3d (3) Rarely (several times a year) (4) Never Very Satisfied 4 4 4 Satisfied 3 3 3 Dissatisfied 2 2 2 Very Dissatisfied N/A or Don't Use 9 9 9 Which TWO of these components are the MOST IMPORTANT to your enjoyment of the Montpelier Recreation Center? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 3c.] 1st: 2nd: Page 83 2018 Montpelier Community Survey 3e Please rate your overall satisfaction with the following operational aspects of the Montpelier Recreation Center on a scale of to where means "Very Satisfied" and means "Very Dissatisfied," if you don't use, please indicate "9" for Don't Use How satisfied are you with the Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Maintenance/Cleanliness Customer Service Programs Hours of Operation Instructors 3f Which TWO of these operational aspects are the MOST IMPORTANT to your enjoyment of the Montpelier Recreation Center? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 3e.] 1st: N/A or Don't Use 9 9 2nd: If you and your household have not utilized the Montpelier Recreation Center within the last year, please CHECK ALL of the reasons why (1) The center does not have the recreation spaces and equipment I/we desire (2) The center is not in a convenient location (3) The center and its programs are too expensive (4) The center does not offer the programs and services I/we desire (5) I/We use other facilities: (6) I/We not utilize indoor recreation facilities (7) I/We did not know that the center exists 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 To adequately serve the recreation needs of the community, Montpelier residents may choose to replace the Montpelier Recreation Center with a new facility For each one of the amenities listed below, please indicate whether you and your household think the feature is needed using a scale of to 3, where is "Strongly Needed" and is "Not Needed" in a new recreation center Gymnasium for basketball, pickleball, etc Group cycling (Spinning) studio Weight/cardio equipment area Group exercise/dance room Multipurpose rooms Youth/teen center Child care room Computer/electronics room Arts and Crafts room Indoor Playground Walk/Jog Track Indoor Pool Fieldhouse (indoor turf area for sports) Other: Strongly Needed Somewhat Needed Not Needed Don't Know 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 Which THREE of the features listed in question you and members of your household feel are MOST NEEDED in a new recreation center? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 5, or circle "NONE."] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE Page 84 2018 Montpelier Community Survey 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 If Montpelier residents were to support a new indoor aquatic center, please indicate which features you think are needed using a scale of to 3, where is "Strongly Needed" and is "Not Needed" in the aquatic center Strongly Needed Somewhat Needed Not Needed Don't Know Area for swim lessons A play oriented pool with zero depth entry and features such as slides, water spray elements Warm water area for fitness/exercise Warmer water area for therapy 25 yard competition pool Diving boards for competition Hot tub or whirlpool Lanes for lap swimming Dry sauna and steam room Other: _ Which THREE of the aquatic features listed in question you and members of your household feel are MOST NEEDED in an aquatic center? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 7, or circle "NONE."] 1st: 10 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 2nd: 3rd: NONE Please indicate the TWO purposes that best describe the reasons you or members of your household might use the aquatic center (4) Fitness and exercise (1) Instructional classes (5) Therapy purposes (2) Competitive swimming or diving (6) Would not use (3) Recreational swimming (fun swimming and water play) Listed below are various recreation program areas that could possibly have increased emphasis at a new Montpelier Recreation Center For each one, please indicate whether you and your household think more programming in each of these areas is needed in the community using a scale of to 3, where is "Strongly Needed" and is "Not Needed." Strongly Needed Somewhat Needed Not Needed Don't Know Sports Lectures Health and Wellness Education Dance Music Arts and Crafts Special Interest Classes After School Summer Camp Specialty Camps Gymnastics Aquatics Fitness Other: Which THREE of the recreation program areas listed in question 10 you and members of your household feel are MOST NEEDED at a new recreation center? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 10, or circle "NONE."] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE Page 85 2018 Montpelier Community Survey 12 Preschool (2-5 years) Youth (6-12 years) Teens (13-17 years) Young Adult (18-21 years) Adult (22-30 years) Adult (30-50 years) Older Adult (50-62 years) Seniors (63+ years) Families 13 Listed below are different age groups that could possibly have increased emphasis at a new Montpelier Recreation Center For each of the groups, please indicate whether you and your household think it is important using a scale of to 3, where is "Very Important" and is "Not Important" for the community center to serve this group Don't Know 9 9 9 9 Absolutely Essential 4 4 Very Important 3 3 Somewhat Important 2 2 Not Important 1 1 (3) A few times a month (4) Monthly (5) Less than once a month (6) Never Would you and your household be willing to increase your property taxes by $30 to $60 per year (hypothetical cost for an average home in Montpelier) to renovate the current recreation center at 55 Barre St [Assume that no addition of major spaces or recreation amenities would be possible.] (1) Yes 16 Not Important 1 1 1 1 If a new recreation center is built in Montpelier and it has the features you prefer, which ONE of the following statements represents how often you or other members of your household would visit the center? (1) Several times per week (2) Once per week 15 Somewhat Important 2 2 2 2 If a new recreation center is built in Montpelier, how important is it for you and your household to be able to get there .by walking by bike, scooter, etc .by bus by car (8 minute drive or less) by car (15 minute drive or less) 14 Very Important 3 3 3 3 (2) Maybe (3) Not sure (4) No Alternatively, would you and your household be willing to increase your property taxes by $200 to $350 per year (hypothetical cost for an average home in Montpelier) to build, operate and maintain a new recreation center with the types of facility spaces and programs most important to you and members of your household? (1) Yes [Skip to Q17.] (2) Maybe [Skip to Q17.] 16a (3) Not sure [Answer Q16a.] (4) No [Answer Q16a.] Please check the ONE major reason you are not sure or would not support a tax increase for a new recreation center (1) I need more information about the project (2) I prefer paying the lower tax increase to just improve the existing Montpelier Recreation Center (3) Not an important need for this type of facility (4) I oppose any increase in taxes to build and operate a recreation center (5) Other: _ Page 86 2018 Montpelier Community Survey 17 If available, which ONE of the following would be you and your household's preferred option for paying for use of the active-use elements (gym, weight/cardio equipment area, pool, etc.) in the center? (1) Daily admission fee (2) Monthly membership 18 (5) Annual membership (6) Would not use Compared to other issues in Montpelier, what priority is the development of a new recreation center? (1) Very high priority (2) High priority 19 (3) Month membership (4) Month membership (3) Medium priority (4) Low priority (9) Don't know Please CHECK ALL the ways you and your household find out about Montpelier recreation programs and services (5) Recreation brochure (6) Other: (7) Do not get any information (1) Newspaper (2) Flyers distributed through schools (3) City web site (4) Social media, including Front Porch Forum and Facebook Demographics 20 Including yourself, how many persons in your household are Under years: 5-9 years: 10-14 years: 15-19 years: 20-24 years: 25-34 years: 35-44 years: 45-54 years: 55-64 years: 65+ years: years 21 What is your age? 22 Your gender: 23 How many years have you lived in Montpelier? years 24 Do you rent or own your home? (1) Rent (2) Own 25 What is your total annual household income? (1) Male (1) Under $25,000 (2) $25,000 to $49,000 (2) Female (3) $50,000 to $74,999 (4) $75,000 to $99,999 (5) $100,000 to $249,999 (6) $250,000 or more This concludes the survey Thank you for your time! Please return your completed survey in the enclosed return-reply envelope: Addressed to: ETC Institute, 725 W Frontier Circle, Olathe, Kansas 66061 Your responses will remain completely confidential The address information printed to the right will only be used to help identify areas with special interests Thank you Page 87 ... recreational swimming (37%).  Page iv 2018 Montpelier Community Survey Section 1  Charts and Graphs  Page 2018 Montpelier Community Survey 2018? ? Montpelier? ?Community? ?Survey …helping organizations make better decisions since 1982... Section 3:? ?Survey? ?Instrument   82      2018 Montpelier Community Survey 2018? ?Montpelier? ?Community? ?Survey? ? Executive Summary  Overview ETC Institute administered a needs assessment? ?survey? ?for the City of? ?Montpelier? ?during the Fall ... $100K to  $249 ,999 24% $50K to  $74,999 19% $75K to  $99,999 18% Page 34 2018 Montpelier Community Survey                 Section 2  Tabular Data                        Page 35 2018 Montpelier Community