Baraga Township Master Plan Update - Community Survey
Baraga Township is requesting public input as we update the Township's Master Plan. The plan's objectives and vision will be based on input gathered from community residents and stakeholders. The Master Plan will serve as a roadmap to community growth and management, will represent priorities of community members, and aid local policy and decision-making.Each individual may take the survey once. We encourage each person in a household to complete the survey, adults and children. Responses will only be reported in aggregate form to maintain anonymity.Please share your opinions with us!
#1. For each of the following future goals for Baraga Township, please rate them based on your opinion of importance by checking the appropriate box.
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Improve non-motorized transportation network
Pursue renewable, alternative energy sources
Ensure the diversification of commercial development
Encourage the development of more affordable housing
Ensure adequate rental housing availability
Ensure the diversification of housing types
Increase enforcement of blighted properties
Develop more parks and recreation amenities
Develop more outdoor recreation vehicle (ORV) pathways
Improve fire protection and EMS services
Improve safety efforts by law enforcement
Improve protection for natural habitat and green spaces
Encourage the development of additional campground/RV sites.
Develop zoning language to address Vacation Rentals (Airbnb)
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#2. Which three of the statements regarding Baraga Township's future found in question #1 do you feel are the most important? Please choose three.
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Improve non-motorized transportation network
Pursue renewable, alternative energy sources
Ensure the diversification of commercial development
Encourage the development of more affordable housing
Ensure adequate rental housing availability
Ensure the diversification of housing types
Increase enforcement of blighted properties
Develop more parks and recreation amenities
Develop more outdoor recreation vehicle (ORV) pathways
Improve fire protection and EMS services
Improve safety efforts by law enforcement
Improve protection for natural habitat and green spaces
Encourage the development of additional campground/RV sites.
Develop zoning language to address Vacation Rentals (Airbnb)
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#3. Please indicate your level of satisfaction of the following Baraga Township Services by checking the appropriate box.
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Overall quality of police services
Overall quality of fire services
Overall quality of EMS services
Overall enforcement of township codes and ordinances
Overall quality of Baraga Township facilities
Overall quality of customer service from Township employees
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#4. How supportive would you be of Baraga Township levying a millage to purchase land for the purpose of developing new recreational opportunities for the community? Please provide your opinion of importance by checking the appropriate box.
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How supportive would you be of Baraga Township levying a millage to purchase land for the purpose of developing new recreational opportunities for the community?
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#5. For each of the following recreation opportunities that Baraga Township could potentially develop, please rate them based on your opinion of importance by checking the appropriate box.
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Pickleball courts
Off-leash dog park
Sledding hill
Outdoor amphitheater
Splash pad
Disc golf course
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#6. What type of development do you most support regarding future growth of Baraga Township? Please check the appropriate box.
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Commercial/Retail growth
Industrial/manufacturing growth
Public land/park growth
Standalone single-family home lot growth
Residential subdivision growth (with one housing type such as single-family
homes)
Residential subdivision growth (with a variety of housing type options)
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#7. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about housing development in Baraga Township? Please check the appropriate box.
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There is an adequate supply of well-built and well maintained
quality housing
More single-family homes are needed
More two-family homes are needed (i.e. duplexes, twin
homes)
More townhomes (i.e. three-plexes and four-plexes) are
needed
There is an adequate supply of affordable/work force
housing
More multi-family homes are needed (i.e. five or more units
per structure)
More condominiums are needed (i.e. residents own their
units)
More assisted senior living options are needed
More independent senior living options are needed
More rental housing in general is needed (i.e. various types
listed above)
More accessory dwelling units (granny flats) are needed
Develop zoning language to address Vacation Rentals (Airbnb)
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#8. If you could change one thing in Baraga Township, what would it be and why?
#9. What is the one thing about Baraga Township that should not change and why?
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#10. Would you recommend Baraga Township as a place to:
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Raise a family
Retire
Shop
Go out to eat
Experience
Recreate
Own a business
Work
#11. Where do you live?
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Baraga Township
Village of Baraga
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#13. How long have you lived in Baraga Township?
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Less than 1 year
1-5 years
5-10 years
11-20 years
21-30 years
31-40
40+
Not a Baraga Township Resident
#12. Please check all that apply:
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Live in Baraga Township
Own property in Baraga Township
Work in Baraga Township
Own a business in Baraga Township
None
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#14. Housing: Which type best applies to you?
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Detached Single Family Home
Duplex / Two Family Home
Apartment Complex
Condominium
Manufactured / Mobile Home
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#15. Your home. Do you?
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Own
Rent
Not applicable
#16. Which of the following best describes the location of your home?
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Rural (non-Village of Baraga)
Urban (Village of Baraga)
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#17. Level of Education: Which best applies to you?
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Less than High School
High School Graduate
Trade School Certificate or Degree
Some College, No Degree
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate / Professional Degree
#18. Employment
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Full-time
Part-time
Unemployed
Retired
Homemaker
Student
#19. What age range are you in?
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Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-54
55-64
65-74
75+
#20. What is your household income range? (Optional)
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Less than $20,000
$20,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $249,000
Over $250,000
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