Welcome to the DREAM Initiative Community Survey. Thank you for your participation. The purpose of this survey is to learn more about people's attitudes concerning the community. This information will help our community leaders as they plan strategically for the future of Monett. All completed surveys will be kept confidential and results will only be published in aggregate. Thank you again for your participation and please contact Andrew Murray, Project Manager, PGAV PLANNERS with any questions at 314-231-7318. Please scroll down for the first question. Once complete, please click the "Submit" button.
1. Thinking about Monett, would you say things are moving in the right direction or off track and moving in the wrong direction? 
2. Rate the priority you would place on the following improvements to Monett (If you think it is a top priority rate it a 5, if you think it should be a low priority rate it a 1) .
Low PriorityHigh Priority
Improving emergency services 
Attracting more big box retail development 
Reduce flooding in Downtown area
Upgrading parks & recreation facilities 
Revitalizing Downtown
Repairing major streets 
3. How often do you visit Downtown Monett?
4. For each of the following, please answer how often you visit Downtown Monett for these activities.
Very oftenSomewhat oftenNot very oftenNot at all
Special events
Dining
Government / post office
Shopping
Entertainment
Outdoor recreation, such as walking
Conducting business
5. Please rate what you think the conditions of Downtown are for each of the following.
ExcellentGoodNot so goodPoor
Occupied storefronts
Convenient business hours
Dining options
Condition of sidewalks
Condition of streets
Safety at night
Entertainment options
Building conditions
Signs to help people find their way around
Safety during the day
Convenient parking
Preservation of historic structures
Available green space
Diverse mix of businesses
6. How important would you say it is that Downtown Monett work to retain its historic character?
7. Would you support a city-wide tax to pay for improvements that would reduce flooding in Downtown?
8. Rate how high a priority Monett should place on bringing in or adding the following businesses to its Downtown.
Not at all a priorityTop priority
Fine dining
Ice cream shop
Sporting goods store
Antique stores
Art galleries & shops
Family or casual style dining
Arcade or other attraction for teenagers
Bars / Nightclubs
Arts & craft store
Convenience store or grocery store
Coffee / Doughnut shop
Lodging such as a hotel, motel or bed & breakfast
Clothing stores
9. How high of a priority would you rate the following improvements to Downtown Monett?
Not a priority at allTop priority
Keeping streets and sidewalks clear
Adding green space and landscaping
Improving lighting
Developing second-story residential space
Making the area more pedestrian-friendly
Adopting design guidelines to ensure that Downtown building exteriors have a similar look
Improving building conditions
Moving utilities underground
Adding murals, artwork or sculptures
Stricter code enforcement
Improving signage to help people find their way around
Adding new parking spaces or lots
10. Are there any other improvements you think should be made to Downtown Monett?
11. Do you know the sales tax rate for Monett?
12. Does the sales tax rate affect where you shop?
13. Would you be willing to pay higher sales tax to support Downtown?
14. There has been some discussion about whether the City should offer incentives to businesses and property owners to help revitalize Downtown Monett.  Would you say you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the City offering incentives for this purpose?
15. Other than your own personal knowledge from living in the community, please rank how you are most likely to obtain information about Downtown Monett.
Local newspaper
Television
Radio
Chamber of Commerce web site
City website
Social networking tools
Word-of-mouth
I live Downtown
Other
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16. In which of the following age groups are you?
17. How long have you lived in the Monett area?
18. For statistical purposes only, please indicate which of the following categories best fits your total household income for 2011.
19. Gender