Eagan, MN. Supplemental Online Survey Results

Eagan, MN Supplemental Online Survey Results 2016 2955 Valmont Road Suite 300 777 North Capitol Street NE Suite 500 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Washington, DC 20002 n-r-c.com 303-444-7863 icma.org 800-745-8780

Contents About this Report... 1 Complete Survey Responses... 2 Verbatim Responses to Open Ended Question... 23 The National Citizen Survey 2001-2016 National Research Center, Inc. The NCS is presented by NRC in collaboration with ICMA. NRC is a charter member of the AAPOR Transparency Initiative, providing clear disclosure of our sound and ethical survey research practices.

About this Report As part of its participation in The National Citizen Survey, the City of Eagan conducted a mailed survey of 1,500 residents. Surveys were mailed to randomly selected households in September and data were collected through October. About five weeks into data collection, the City made available a web-based survey to all Eagan residents through a link on the City s website. Visitors to the site were able to complete the survey during October, and 774 surveys were received. This report contains the results of this administration of the web-based survey and have not been weighted to current population estimates of Eagan. 1

Complete Survey Responses The National Citizen Survey The following pages contain a complete set of responses to each question on the survey, excluding the don t know responses. The percent of respondents giving a particular response is shown followed by the number of respondents (denoted with N= ). Responses excluding don t know Table 1: Question 1 Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Eagan: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Eagan as a place to live 70% N=519 28% N=206 2% N=14 0% N=2 100% N=741 Your neighborhood as a place to live 62% N=461 32% N=237 6% N=42 1% N=4 100% N=744 Eagan as a place to raise children 73% N=491 25% N=170 2% N=15 0% N=1 100% N=677 Eagan as a place to work 49% N=250 38% N=193 10% N=50 3% N=14 100% N=507 Eagan as a place to visit 35% N=246 42% N=295 21% N=150 3% N=18 100% N=709 Eagan as a place to retire 36% N=197 33% N=185 24% N=133 7% N=39 100% N=554 The overall quality of life in Eagan 57% N=426 39% N=292 3% N=26 0% N=2 100% N=746 Eagan as a place to play 35% N=258 43% N=314 19% N=138 3% N=23 100% N=733 Table 2: Question 2 Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Overall feeling of safety in Eagan 55% N=389 41% N=291 4% N=27 1% N=6 100% N=713 Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit 39% N=278 48% N=347 12% N=85 1% N=6 100% N=716 Quality of overall natural environment in Eagan 60% N=429 35% N=249 5% N=36 1% N=4 100% N=718 Overall "built environment" of Eagan (including overall design, buildings, parks and transportation systems) 34% N=244 48% N=348 14% N=100 4% N=26 100% N=718 Health and wellness opportunities in Eagan 38% N=264 48% N=332 12% N=81 2% N=12 100% N=689 Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 47% N=311 41% N=276 11% N=73 1% N=7 100% N=667 Overall economic health of Eagan 45% N=303 49% N=324 6% N=39 0% N=2 100% N=668 Sense of community 27% N=195 45% N=318 23% N=161 5% N=39 100% N=713 Overall image or reputation of Eagan 48% N=345 45% N=319 6% N=44 1% N=6 100% N=714 Table 3: Question 3 Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following: Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Total Recommend living in Eagan to someone who asks 76% N=533 20% N=141 3% N=20 1% N=5 100% N=699 Remain in Eagan for the next five years 77% N=541 16% N=112 5% N=35 3% N=19 100% N=707 2

Table 4: Question 4 Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel: Very safe Somewhat safe Neither safe nor unsafe Somewhat unsafe Very unsafe Total In your neighborhood during the day 88% N=630 10% N=71 1% N=10 0% N=2 0% N=2 100% N=715 In Eagan's commercial areas during the day 79% N=554 18% N=126 2% N=16 1% N=7 0% N=0 100% N=703 Table 5: Question 5 Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Traffic flow on major streets 21% N=144 57% N=394 20% N=137 3% N=22 100% N=697 Ease of travel by car in Eagan 32% N=224 56% N=389 10% N=73 2% N=12 100% N=698 Ease of travel by public transportation in Eagan 15% N=57 18% N=70 33% N=127 34% N=133 100% N=387 Ease of travel by bicycle in Eagan 20% N=101 40% N=203 29% N=145 11% N=53 100% N=502 Ease of walking in Eagan 31% N=210 42% N=289 20% N=138 7% N=49 100% N=686 Availability of paths and walking trails 43% N=294 39% N=271 15% N=103 3% N=20 100% N=688 Air quality 49% N=337 46% N=315 4% N=30 0% N=3 100% N=685 Cleanliness of Eagan 51% N=360 45% N=316 4% N=26 0% N=0 100% N=702 Overall appearance of Eagan 47% N=327 49% N=341 4% N=31 0% N=1 100% N=700 Variety of housing options 32% N=202 45% N=283 18% N=115 4% N=23 100% N=623 Availability of affordable quality housing 22% N=113 35% N=179 31% N=160 12% N=62 100% N=514 Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) 44% N=305 42% N=286 13% N=86 1% N=10 100% N=687 Recreational opportunities 40% N=276 49% N=339 10% N=71 1% N=5 100% N=691 Availability of affordable quality health care 27% N=162 51% N=301 18% N=109 3% N=19 100% N=591 Availability of preventive health services 32% N=197 51% N=307 14% N=88 2% N=15 100% N=607 Availability of affordable quality mental health care 25% N=88 42% N=146 24% N=83 9% N=30 100% N=347 Table 6: Question 6 Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool 32% N=116 40% N=143 21% N=76 7% N=25 100% N=360 K-12 education 64% N=354 31% N=171 4% N=21 1% N=6 100% N=552 Adult educational opportunities 29% N=156 48% N=254 19% N=103 4% N=20 100% N=533 Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 22% N=142 40% N=255 30% N=187 8% N=49 100% N=633 Employment opportunities 21% N=99 50% N=234 23% N=108 5% N=23 100% N=464 Shopping opportunities 58% N=395 35% N=236 6% N=44 0% N=3 100% N=678 Cost of living in Eagan 19% N=129 55% N=369 22% N=146 4% N=29 100% N=673 Overall quality of business and service establishments in Eagan 36% N=239 53% N=353 10% N=70 1% N=10 100% N=672 Vibrant commercial areas 34% N=226 49% N=328 14% N=96 3% N=18 100% N=668 Overall quality of new development in Eagan 46% N=306 41% N=273 10% N=64 2% N=16 100% N=659 Opportunities to participate in social events and activities 26% N=162 48% N=305 23% N=143 3% N=22 100% N=632 Opportunities to volunteer 34% N=187 47% N=262 16% N=91 3% N=14 100% N=554 Opportunities to participate in community matters 28% N=160 46% N=262 21% N=119 4% N=23 100% N=564 3

Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds 26% N=149 44% N=254 24% N=139 7% N=38 100% N=580 Neighborliness of residents in Eagan 29% N=194 45% N=301 22% N=146 4% N=28 100% N=669 Table 7: Question 7 Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. No Yes Total Made efforts to conserve water 19% N=127 81% N=543 100% N=670 Made efforts to make your home more energy efficient 20% N=134 80% N=533 100% N=667 Observed a code violation or other hazard in Eagan (weeds, garbage, parking, maintenance, etc.) 54% N=362 46% N=308 100% N=670 Reported a crime to the police in Eagan 80% N=537 20% N=133 100% N=670 Contacted the City of Eagan (in-person, phone, email or web) for help or information 46% N=305 54% N=365 100% N=670 Contacted Eagan elected officials (in-person, phone, email or web) to express your opinion 82% N=550 18% N=120 100% N=670 Table 8: Question 8 In the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members done each of the following in Eagan? 2 times a week or more 2-4 times a month Once a month or less Not at all Total Used Eagan recreation centers or their services (Community Center, Civic Arena, Cascade Bay, Art House) 14% N=91 16% N=107 46% N=299 24% N=160 100% N=657 Visited a neighborhood park or City park 25% N=164 35% N=231 33% N=218 6% N=41 100% N=654 Attended a City-sponsored event (Market Fest, Streets Alive, Food Truck Festival, Hodgepodge, etc.) 3% N=20 21% N=141 55% N=360 21% N=137 100% N=658 Used bus, light rail or other public transportation instead of driving 7% N=46 2% N=14 15% N=98 76% N=498 100% N=656 Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone 14% N=92 12% N=79 23% N=148 51% N=336 100% N=655 Walked or biked instead of driving 10% N=67 15% N=101 32% N=211 42% N=276 100% N=655 Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Eagan 9% N=59 11% N=75 28% N=183 52% N=338 100% N=655 Talked to or visited with your immediate neighbors 48% N=318 31% N=202 16% N=108 5% N=30 100% N=658 Been bothered by airport noise 37% N=241 18% N=116 22% N=146 24% N=155 100% N=658 Table 9: Question 9 Thinking about local public meetings (of local elected officials like City Council or County Commissioners, advisory boards, town halls, HOA, neighborhood watch, etc.), in the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members attended or watched a local public meeting? 2 times a week or more 2-4 times a month Once a month or less Not at all Total Attended a local public meeting 0% N=3 3% N=22 23% N=146 73% N=471 100% N=642 Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting 1% N=6 4% N=25 20% N=133 75% N=487 100% N=651 4

Table 10: Question 10 Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Eagan: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Police 64% N=334 30% N=160 5% N=25 1% N=6 100% N=525 Fire services 66% N=294 31% N=140 2% N=8 1% N=4 100% N=446 Ambulance or emergency medical services 61% N=217 34% N=121 4% N=13 1% N=5 100% N=356 Crime prevention 46% N=216 45% N=214 8% N=38 1% N=3 100% N=471 Fire prevention and education 53% N=226 40% N=171 6% N=24 1% N=5 100% N=426 Traffic enforcement 33% N=170 48% N=247 14% N=70 5% N=24 100% N=511 Street repair 24% N=150 52% N=319 19% N=115 5% N=31 100% N=615 Street cleaning 38% N=236 50% N=307 10% N=63 2% N=12 100% N=618 Street lighting 31% N=197 43% N=274 20% N=125 6% N=36 100% N=632 Snow removal 36% N=221 41% N=256 18% N=109 5% N=31 100% N=617 Sidewalk maintenance 32% N=173 46% N=253 17% N=91 6% N=31 100% N=548 Traffic signal timing 21% N=128 42% N=263 24% N=147 14% N=84 100% N=622 Bus or transit services 26% N=76 38% N=110 13% N=39 23% N=67 100% N=292 Garbage collection 37% N=226 50% N=305 11% N=65 3% N=20 100% N=616 Recycling 45% N=280 43% N=267 10% N=64 2% N=13 100% N=624 Storm drainage 36% N=214 53% N=313 9% N=51 2% N=11 100% N=589 Drinking water 42% N=264 40% N=250 12% N=72 6% N=40 100% N=626 Sewer services 43% N=254 50% N=293 6% N=33 1% N=7 100% N=587 Power (electric) utility 46% N=290 47% N=294 6% N=36 1% N=6 100% N=626 Utility billing (water/sewer) 41% N=252 49% N=299 8% N=49 3% N=16 100% N=616 City parks 62% N=385 34% N=210 4% N=23 0% N=2 100% N=620 Recreation programs or classes 40% N=198 49% N=247 9% N=47 2% N=8 100% N=500 Recreation facilities 42% N=238 50% N=287 7% N=42 1% N=4 100% N=571 Land use, planning and zoning 28% N=147 50% N=260 17% N=89 6% N=29 100% N=525 Code enforcement (weeds, property maintenance, etc.) 24% N=117 49% N=238 19% N=92 9% N=43 100% N=490 Animal control 32% N=129 55% N=223 11% N=45 2% N=10 100% N=407 Economic development 40% N=214 49% N=265 10% N=54 1% N=7 100% N=540 Public information services (communication to residents) 31% N=187 45% N=267 18% N=108 6% N=33 100% N=595 Cable television (Comcast/Century Link) 12% N=63 36% N=191 29% N=156 23% N=122 100% N=532 Preservation of natural areas such as open space and greenbelts 38% N=230 45% N=270 13% N=76 4% N=24 100% N=600 Eagan open space 38% N=224 46% N=272 13% N=78 3% N=18 100% N=592 City-sponsored special events 33% N=179 53% N=286 12% N=67 1% N=7 100% N=539 Overall customer service by Eagan employees 44% N=221 47% N=238 8% N=40 2% N=8 100% N=507 Park maintenance 48% N=292 46% N=280 6% N=34 0% N=2 100% N=608 5

Table 11: Question 11 Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? Excellent Good Fair Poor Total The City of Eagan 49% N=294 44% N=265 6% N=38 1% N=3 100% N=600 The Federal Government 8% N=48 38% N=216 37% N=207 17% N=94 100% N=565 Minnesota State Government 11% N=66 52% N=299 27% N=154 10% N=58 100% N=577 Table 12: Question 12 Please rate the following categories of Eagan government performance: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total The value of services for the taxes paid to Eagan 35% N=211 47% N=279 15% N=91 3% N=18 100% N=599 The overall direction that Eagan is taking 38% N=230 44% N=265 14% N=85 3% N=20 100% N=600 The job Eagan government does at welcoming citizen involvement 28% N=150 44% N=234 20% N=105 9% N=46 100% N=535 Overall confidence in Eagan government 32% N=186 49% N=288 16% N=94 3% N=20 100% N=588 Table 13: Question 13 Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Eagan community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years: Essential Very important Somewhat important Not at all important Total Overall feeling of safety in Eagan 65% N=392 28% N=167 7% N=42 0% N=3 100% N=604 Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit 35% N=212 49% N=296 15% N=92 0% N=3 100% N=603 Quality of overall natural environment in Eagan 49% N=297 41% N=246 9% N=55 0% N=3 100% N=601 Overall "built environment" of Eagan (including overall design, buildings, parks and transportation systems) 36% N=218 47% N=286 15% N=93 1% N=6 100% N=603 Health and wellness opportunities in Eagan 28% N=169 45% N=268 25% N=149 2% N=14 100% N=600 Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 43% N=256 39% N=233 17% N=104 1% N=9 100% N=602 Overall economic health of Eagan 52% N=309 41% N=247 7% N=42 0% N=1 100% N=599 Sense of community 41% N=245 45% N=269 14% N=83 1% N=5 100% N=602 Table 14: Question 14 How likely are you to support the City of Eagan funding any of the following additional programs or services: Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Total Redevelopment to create an urban village 26% N=137 36% N=188 18% N=94 20% N=104 100% N=523 Arts programming and facilities 30% N=169 38% N=216 19% N=109 12% N=69 100% N=563 On-street bike lanes 24% N=139 28% N=159 21% N=118 27% N=153 100% N=569 6

Table 15: Question 15 Please rate the following: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Condition of neighborhood streets 28% N=169 60% N=357 10% N=61 1% N=6 100% N=593 Quality of snow plowing on neighborhood streets 34% N=195 47% N=268 14% N=79 5% N=30 100% N=572 Timeliness of snow plowing on neighborhood streets 30% N=174 46% N=262 17% N=96 7% N=40 100% N=572 Condition of city trails and sidewalks 31% N=174 55% N=307 13% N=71 2% N=11 100% N=563 Quality of snow plowing on city trails and sidewalks 20% N=97 47% N=225 23% N=108 10% N=50 100% N=480 Timeliness of plowing on city trails and sidewalks 19% N=88 42% N=197 26% N=120 14% N=65 100% N=470 Table 16: Question 16 Please rate the following: Excellent Good Fair Poor Total Dependability of water supply 70% N=400 26% N=152 3% N=17 1% N=6 100% N=575 Dependability of sanitary sewer 67% N=379 29% N=163 4% N=22 0% N=1 100% N=565 Quality of Eagan s lakes and ponds 21% N=113 43% N=226 26% N=138 9% N=49 100% N=526 Table 17: Question 17 Beyond responding to emergency calls and conducting criminal investigations, which of the following do you consider the next highest priority for the Eagan Police Department (please select only one)? Percent Number Promoting police-community partnerships 29% N=168 Crime prevention & education 37% N=218 Juvenile crime and safety 10% N=60 Traffic enforcement 7% N=44 Alcohol & drug issues 8% N=49 Communicating public safety information to the public 8% N=49 Total 100% N=588 Table 18: Question 18 Please indicate how much of a source, if at all, you consider each of the following to be for obtaining information about the City government and its activities, events and services: Major source Minor source Not a source Total City website (www.cityofeagan.com) 71% N=416 25% N=148 4% N=22 100% N=586 City of Eagan social media accounts (Facebook/Twitter) 39% N=228 41% N=239 20% N=117 100% N=584 Experience Eagan Newsletter 39% N=224 46% N=265 16% N=92 100% N=581 Discover Brochure 34% N=198 43% N=252 22% N=130 100% N=580 E-TV Channels 6% N=35 25% N=147 69% N=398 100% N=580 7

Table 19: Question 19 During the last 12 months, have you: No Yes Total Accessed the city s website 9% N=54 91% N=530 100% N=584 Read the city newsletter 20% N=114 80% N=470 100% N=584 Saw a post from the city on Facebook or Twitter 39% N=231 61% N=354 100% N=585 Visited Cascade Bay 68% N=396 32% N=187 100% N=583 Visited Eagan Civic Arena 65% N=381 35% N=203 100% N=584 Visited Eagan Community Center 25% N=144 75% N=439 100% N=583 Attended Market Fest 34% N=200 66% N=385 100% N=585 Table 20: Question 20 How likely would you be to separately collect food waste in your home if you knew it could be used as compost? Percent Number Very likely 46% N=263 Somewhat likely 27% N=153 Somewhat unlikely 12% N=67 Very unlikely 16% N=90 Total 100% N=573 Table 21: Question D1 How often, if at all, do you do each of the following, considering all of the times you could? Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always Total Recycle at home 1% N=3 1% N=8 2% N=11 14% N=84 82% N=476 100% N=582 Purchase goods or services from a business located in Eagan 0% N=0 1% N=3 11% N=66 59% N=344 29% N=170 100% N=583 Participate in moderate or vigorous physical activity 1% N=7 8% N=46 31% N=182 37% N=215 23% N=131 100% N=581 Read or watch local news (via television, paper, computer, etc.) 2% N=10 8% N=47 21% N=120 31% N=180 39% N=227 100% N=584 Vote in local elections 2% N=14 3% N=15 7% N=42 20% N=117 68% N=395 100% N=583 Table 22: Question D2 What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: Percent Number Very positive 9% N=53 Somewhat positive 29% N=166 Neutral 47% N=274 Somewhat negative 14% N=79 Very negative 2% N=10 Total 100% N=582 8

Table 23: Question D3 What is your employment status? Percent Number Working full time for pay 68% N=395 Working part time for pay 13% N=73 Unemployed, looking for paid work 2% N=9 Unemployed, not looking for paid work 4% N=22 Fully retired 14% N=81 Total 100% N=580 Table 24: Question D4 Do you work inside the boundaries of Eagan? Percent Number Yes, outside the home 25% N=147 Yes, from home 13% N=76 No 62% N=359 Total 100% N=582 Table 25: Question D5 How many years have you lived in Eagan? Percent Number Less than 2 years 9% N=53 2 to 5 years 18% N=102 6 to 10 years 16% N=95 11 to 20 years 24% N=142 More than 20 years 33% N=190 Total 100% N=582 Table 26: Question D6 Which best describes the building you live in? Percent Number One family house detached from any other houses 80% N=465 Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium) 20% N=117 Mobile home 0% N=0 Other 0% N=1 Total 100% N=583 Table 27: Question D7 Is this house, apartment or mobile home... Percent Number Rented 7% N=43 Owned 93% N=537 Total 100% N=580 9

Table 28: Question D8 About how much is your monthly housing cost for the place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and homeowners' association (HOA) fees)? Percent Number Less than $300 per month 2% N=10 $300 to $599 per month 6% N=37 $600 to $999 per month 11% N=61 $1,000 to $1,499 per month 30% N=172 $1,500 to $2,499 per month 38% N=217 $2,500 or more per month 13% N=73 Total 100% N=570 Table 29: Question D9 Do any children 17 or under live in your household? Percent Number No 52% N=305 Yes 48% N=276 Total 100% N=581 Table 30: Question D10 Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older? Percent Number No 84% N=486 Yes 16% N=92 Total 100% N=578 Table 31: Question D11 How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.) Percent Number Less than $25,000 3% N=16 $25,000 to $49,999 8% N=43 $50,000 to $99,999 31% N=174 $100,000 to $149,999 29% N=163 $150,000 or more 29% N=162 Total 100% N=558 Table 32: Question D12 Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Percent Number No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 98% N=568 Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 2% N=10 Total 100% N=578 10

Table 33: Question D13 What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.) Percent Number American Indian or Alaskan Native 1% N=5 Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander 3% N=15 Black or African American 1% N=7 White 95% N=545 Other 3% N=15 Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one option. Table 34: Question D14 In which category is your age? Percent Number 18 to 24 years 0% N=2 25 to 34 years 18% N=102 35 to 44 years 27% N=154 45 to 54 years 21% N=120 55 to 64 years 22% N=127 65 to 74 years 11% N=61 75 years or older 2% N=14 Total 100% N=580 Table 35: Question D15 What is your sex? Percent Number Female 67% N=386 Male 33% N=188 Total 100% N=574 Table 36: Question D16 Do you consider a cell phone or landline your primary telephone number? Percent Number Cell 68% N=396 Land line 16% N=93 Both 16% N=92 Total 100% N=581 11

Table 37: Question D17 What type of internet service do you have? Percent Number DSL 25% N=142 Cable modem 67% N=385 Fiber optic 5% N=28 Satellite 2% N=12 Other 1% N=4 None 1% N=7 Total 100% N=578 12

Responses including don t know The following pages contain a complete set of responses to each question on the survey, including the don t know responses. The percent of respondents giving a particular response is shown followed by the number of respondents (denoted with N= ). Table 38: Question 1 Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Eagan: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Eagan as a place to live 70% N=519 28% N=206 2% N=14 0% N=2 0% N=0 100% N=741 Your neighborhood as a place to live 62% N=461 32% N=237 6% N=42 1% N=4 0% N=1 100% N=745 Eagan as a place to raise children 66% N=491 23% N=170 2% N=15 0% N=1 9% N=68 100% N=745 Eagan as a place to work 34% N=250 26% N=193 7% N=50 2% N=14 32% N=238 100% N=745 Eagan as a place to visit 33% N=246 40% N=295 20% N=150 2% N=18 5% N=35 100% N=744 Eagan as a place to retire 27% N=197 25% N=185 18% N=133 5% N=39 25% N=187 100% N=741 The overall quality of life in Eagan 57% N=426 39% N=292 3% N=26 0% N=2 0% N=0 100% N=746 Eagan as a place to play 35% N=258 42% N=314 19% N=138 3% N=23 1% N=10 100% N=743 Table 39: Question 2 Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Overall feeling of safety in Eagan 55% N=389 41% N=291 4% N=27 1% N=6 0% N=0 100% N=713 Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit 39% N=278 48% N=347 12% N=85 1% N=6 0% N=0 100% N=716 Quality of overall natural environment in Eagan 60% N=429 35% N=249 5% N=36 1% N=4 0% N=1 100% N=719 Overall "built environment" of Eagan (including overall design, buildings, parks and transportation systems) 34% N=244 48% N=348 14% N=100 4% N=26 0% N=1 100% N=719 Health and wellness opportunities in Eagan 37% N=264 46% N=332 11% N=81 2% N=12 4% N=28 100% N=717 Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 43% N=311 38% N=276 10% N=73 1% N=7 7% N=53 100% N=720 Overall economic health of Eagan 42% N=303 45% N=324 5% N=39 0% N=2 7% N=50 100% N=718 Sense of community 27% N=195 44% N=318 22% N=161 5% N=39 1% N=7 100% N=720 Overall image or reputation of Eagan 48% N=345 44% N=319 6% N=44 1% N=6 1% N=4 100% N=718 Table 40: Question 3 Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following: Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Recommend living in Eagan to someone who asks 76% N=533 20% N=141 3% N=20 1% N=5 0% N=3 100% N=702 Remain in Eagan for the next five years 76% N=541 16% N=112 5% N=35 3% N=19 1% N=4 100% N=711 Very unlikely Don't know Total 13

Table 41: Question 4 Please rate how safe or unsafe you feel: Very safe The National Citizen Survey Somewhat safe 14 Neither safe nor unsafe Somewhat unsafe In your neighborhood during the day 88% N=630 10% N=71 1% N=10 0% N=2 0% N=2 0% N=1 100% N=716 In Eagan's commercial areas during the day 78% N=554 18% N=126 2% N=16 1% N=7 0% N=0 1% N=9 100% N=712 Table 42: Question 5 Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Traffic flow on major streets 21% N=144 57% N=394 20% N=137 3% N=22 0% N=0 100% N=697 Ease of travel by car in Eagan 32% N=224 56% N=389 10% N=73 2% N=12 0% N=1 100% N=699 Ease of travel by public transportation in Eagan 8% N=57 10% N=70 18% N=127 19% N=133 45% N=311 100% N=698 Ease of travel by bicycle in Eagan 14% N=101 29% N=203 21% N=145 8% N=53 28% N=197 100% N=699 Ease of walking in Eagan 30% N=210 41% N=289 20% N=138 7% N=49 2% N=14 100% N=700 Availability of paths and walking trails 42% N=294 39% N=271 15% N=103 3% N=20 2% N=13 100% N=701 Air quality 48% N=337 45% N=315 4% N=30 0% N=3 2% N=17 100% N=702 Cleanliness of Eagan 51% N=360 45% N=316 4% N=26 0% N=0 0% N=0 100% N=702 Overall appearance of Eagan 47% N=327 49% N=341 4% N=31 0% N=1 0% N=0 100% N=700 Variety of housing options 29% N=202 41% N=283 16% N=115 3% N=23 11% N=75 100% N=698 Availability of affordable quality housing 16% N=113 26% N=179 23% N=160 9% N=62 26% N=184 100% N=698 Fitness opportunities (including exercise classes and paths or trails, etc.) 44% N=305 41% N=286 12% N=86 1% N=10 2% N=14 100% N=701 Recreational opportunities 39% N=276 48% N=339 10% N=71 1% N=5 1% N=10 100% N=701 Availability of affordable quality health care 23% N=162 43% N=301 16% N=109 3% N=19 16% N=110 100% N=701 Availability of preventive health services 28% N=197 44% N=307 13% N=88 2% N=15 13% N=93 100% N=700 Availability of affordable quality mental health care 13% N=88 21% N=146 12% N=83 4% N=30 50% N=353 100% N=700 Table 43: Question 6 Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool 17% N=116 21% N=143 11% N=76 4% N=25 46% N=310 100% N=670 K-12 education 52% N=354 25% N=171 3% N=21 1% N=6 18% N=123 100% N=675 Adult educational opportunities 23% N=156 38% N=254 15% N=103 3% N=20 20% N=137 100% N=670 Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities 21% N=142 38% N=255 28% N=187 7% N=49 6% N=42 100% N=675 Employment opportunities 15% N=99 35% N=234 16% N=108 3% N=23 31% N=209 100% N=673 Shopping opportunities 58% N=395 35% N=236 6% N=44 0% N=3 0% N=0 100% N=678 Cost of living in Eagan 19% N=129 55% N=369 22% N=146 4% N=29 0% N=2 100% N=675 Overall quality of business and service establishments in Eagan 35% N=239 52% N=353 10% N=70 1% N=10 1% N=5 100% N=677 Vibrant commercial areas 33% N=226 49% N=328 14% N=96 3% N=18 1% N=7 100% N=675 Very unsafe Don't know Total

Please rate each of the following characteristics as they relate to Eagan as a whole: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Overall quality of new development in Eagan 45% N=306 41% N=273 9% N=64 2% N=16 2% N=15 100% N=674 Opportunities to participate in social events and activities 24% N=162 45% N=305 21% N=143 3% N=22 7% N=45 100% N=677 Opportunities to volunteer 28% N=187 39% N=262 13% N=91 2% N=14 18% N=121 100% N=675 Opportunities to participate in community matters 24% N=160 39% N=262 18% N=119 3% N=23 16% N=111 100% N=675 Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds 22% N=149 38% N=254 21% N=139 6% N=38 14% N=96 100% N=676 Neighborliness of residents in Eagan 29% N=194 44% N=301 22% N=146 4% N=28 1% N=9 100% N=678 Table 44: Question 7 Please indicate whether or not you have done each of the following in the last 12 months. No Yes Total Made efforts to conserve water 19% N=127 81% N=543 100% N=670 Made efforts to make your home more energy efficient 20% N=134 80% N=533 100% N=667 Observed a code violation or other hazard in Eagan (weeds, garbage, parking, maintenance, etc.) 54% N=362 46% N=308 100% N=670 Reported a crime to the police in Eagan 80% N=537 20% N=133 100% N=670 Contacted the City of Eagan (in-person, phone, email or web) for help or information 46% N=305 54% N=365 100% N=670 Contacted Eagan elected officials (in-person, phone, email or web) to express your opinion 82% N=550 18% N=120 100% N=670 Table 45: Question 8 In the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members done each of the following in Eagan? 2 times a week or more 15 2-4 times a month Once a month or less Not at all Total Used Eagan recreation centers or their services (Community Center, Civic Arena, Cascade Bay, Art House) 14% N=91 16% N=107 46% N=299 24% N=160 100% N=657 Visited a neighborhood park or City park 25% N=164 35% N=231 33% N=218 6% N=41 100% N=654 Attended a City-sponsored event (Market Fest, Streets Alive, Food Truck Festival, Hodgepodge, etc.) 3% N=20 21% N=141 55% N=360 21% N=137 100% N=658 Used bus, light rail or other public transportation instead of driving 7% N=46 2% N=14 15% N=98 76% N=498 100% N=656 Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone 14% N=92 12% N=79 23% N=148 51% N=336 100% N=655 Walked or biked instead of driving 10% N=67 15% N=101 32% N=211 42% N=276 100% N=655 Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Eagan 9% N=59 11% N=75 28% N=183 52% N=338 100% N=655 Talked to or visited with your immediate neighbors 48% N=318 31% N=202 16% N=108 5% N=30 100% N=658 Been bothered by airport noise 37% N=241 18% N=116 22% N=146 24% N=155 100% N=658 Table 46: Question 9 Thinking about local public meetings (of local elected officials like City Council or County Commissioners, advisory boards, town halls, HOA, neighborhood watch, etc.), in the last 12 months, about how many times, if at all, have you or other household members attended or watched a local public meeting? 2 times a week or more 2-4 times a month Once a month or less Not at all Total Attended a local public meeting 0% N=3 3% N=22 23% N=146 73% N=471 100% N=642 Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting 1% N=6 4% N=25 20% N=133 75% N=487 100% N=651

Table 47: Question 10 Please rate the quality of each of the following services in Eagan: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Police 54% N=334 26% N=160 4% N=25 1% N=6 16% N=98 100% N=623 Fire services 46% N=294 22% N=140 1% N=8 1% N=4 30% N=187 100% N=633 Ambulance or emergency medical services 34% N=217 19% N=121 2% N=13 1% N=5 43% N=274 100% N=630 Crime prevention 34% N=216 34% N=214 6% N=38 0% N=3 25% N=160 100% N=631 Fire prevention and education 36% N=226 27% N=171 4% N=24 1% N=5 33% N=207 100% N=633 Traffic enforcement 27% N=170 39% N=247 11% N=70 4% N=24 19% N=123 100% N=634 Street repair 24% N=150 50% N=319 18% N=115 5% N=31 3% N=18 100% N=633 Street cleaning 37% N=236 48% N=307 10% N=63 2% N=12 2% N=15 100% N=633 Street lighting 31% N=197 43% N=274 20% N=125 6% N=36 0% N=3 100% N=635 Snow removal 35% N=221 40% N=256 17% N=109 5% N=31 3% N=18 100% N=635 Sidewalk maintenance 27% N=173 40% N=253 14% N=91 5% N=31 13% N=84 100% N=632 Traffic signal timing 20% N=128 42% N=263 23% N=147 13% N=84 2% N=11 100% N=633 Bus or transit services 12% N=76 17% N=110 6% N=39 11% N=67 54% N=340 100% N=632 Garbage collection 36% N=226 48% N=305 10% N=65 3% N=20 3% N=17 100% N=633 Recycling 44% N=280 42% N=267 10% N=64 2% N=13 2% N=12 100% N=636 Storm drainage 34% N=214 50% N=313 8% N=51 2% N=11 7% N=42 100% N=631 Drinking water 42% N=264 39% N=250 11% N=72 6% N=40 1% N=7 100% N=633 Sewer services 40% N=254 46% N=293 5% N=33 1% N=7 7% N=47 100% N=634 Power (electric) utility 46% N=290 47% N=294 6% N=36 1% N=6 1% N=6 100% N=632 Utility billing (water/sewer) 40% N=252 47% N=299 8% N=49 3% N=16 3% N=19 100% N=635 City parks 61% N=385 33% N=210 4% N=23 0% N=2 1% N=8 100% N=628 Recreation programs or classes 31% N=198 39% N=247 7% N=47 1% N=8 21% N=134 100% N=634 Recreation facilities 38% N=238 45% N=287 7% N=42 1% N=4 10% N=62 100% N=633 Land use, planning and zoning 23% N=147 41% N=260 14% N=89 5% N=29 17% N=105 100% N=630 Code enforcement (weeds, property maintenance, etc.) 18% N=117 37% N=238 14% N=92 7% N=43 23% N=145 100% N=635 Animal control 20% N=129 35% N=223 7% N=45 2% N=10 36% N=228 100% N=635 Economic development 34% N=214 42% N=265 9% N=54 1% N=7 14% N=91 100% N=631 Public information services (communication to residents) 30% N=187 42% N=267 17% N=108 5% N=33 6% N=37 100% N=632 Cable television (Comcast/Century Link) 10% N=63 30% N=191 25% N=156 19% N=122 16% N=104 100% N=636 Preservation of natural areas such as open space and greenbelts 36% N=230 43% N=270 12% N=76 4% N=24 5% N=33 100% N=633 Eagan open space 35% N=224 43% N=272 12% N=78 3% N=18 7% N=43 100% N=635 City-sponsored special events 28% N=179 45% N=286 11% N=67 1% N=7 15% N=93 100% N=632 Overall customer service by Eagan employees 35% N=221 37% N=238 6% N=40 1% N=8 20% N=129 100% N=636 Park maintenance 46% N=292 44% N=280 5% N=34 0% N=2 4% N=24 100% N=632 16

Table 48: Question 11 Overall, how would you rate the quality of the services provided by each of the following? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total The City of Eagan 47% N=294 43% N=265 6% N=38 0% N=3 4% N=22 100% N=622 The Federal Government 8% N=48 35% N=216 33% N=207 15% N=94 9% N=59 100% N=624 Minnesota State Government 11% N=66 48% N=299 25% N=154 9% N=58 7% N=46 100% N=623 Table 49: Question 12 Please rate the following categories of Eagan government performance: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total The value of services for the taxes paid to Eagan 34% N=211 45% N=279 15% N=91 3% N=18 4% N=27 100% N=626 The overall direction that Eagan is taking 37% N=230 42% N=265 14% N=85 3% N=20 4% N=26 100% N=626 The job Eagan government does at welcoming citizen involvement 24% N=150 37% N=234 17% N=105 7% N=46 15% N=91 100% N=626 Overall confidence in Eagan government 30% N=186 46% N=288 15% N=94 3% N=20 6% N=35 100% N=623 Table 50: Question 13 Please rate how important, if at all, you think it is for the Eagan community to focus on each of the following in the coming two years: Essential Very important Somewhat important Not at all important Overall feeling of safety in Eagan 65% N=392 28% N=167 7% N=42 0% N=3 100% N=604 Overall ease of getting to the places you usually have to visit 35% N=212 49% N=296 15% N=92 0% N=3 100% N=603 Quality of overall natural environment in Eagan 49% N=297 41% N=246 9% N=55 0% N=3 100% N=601 Overall "built environment" of Eagan (including overall design, buildings, parks and transportation systems) 36% N=218 47% N=286 15% N=93 1% N=6 100% N=603 Health and wellness opportunities in Eagan 28% N=169 45% N=268 25% N=149 2% N=14 100% N=600 Overall opportunities for education and enrichment 43% N=256 39% N=233 17% N=104 1% N=9 100% N=602 Overall economic health of Eagan 52% N=309 41% N=247 7% N=42 0% N=1 100% N=599 Sense of community 41% N=245 45% N=269 14% N=83 1% N=5 100% N=602 Table 51: Question 14 How likely are you to support the City of Eagan funding any of the following additional programs or services: Very likely Somewhat likely Total Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know Total Redevelopment to create an urban village 23% N=137 32% N=188 16% N=94 18% N=104 12% N=69 100% N=592 Arts programming and facilities 29% N=169 36% N=216 18% N=109 12% N=69 5% N=29 100% N=592 On-street bike lanes 24% N=139 27% N=159 20% N=118 26% N=153 4% N=22 100% N=591 Table 52: Question 15 Please rate the following: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Condition of neighborhood streets 28% N=169 60% N=357 10% N=61 1% N=6 0% N=1 100% N=594 Quality of snow plowing on neighborhood streets 33% N=195 45% N=268 13% N=79 5% N=30 3% N=20 100% N=592 Timeliness of snow plowing on neighborhood streets 29% N=174 44% N=262 16% N=96 7% N=40 4% N=22 100% N=594 17

Please rate the following: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Condition of city trails and sidewalks 29% N=174 52% N=307 12% N=71 2% N=11 5% N=28 100% N=591 Quality of snow plowing on city trails and sidewalks 16% N=97 38% N=225 18% N=108 8% N=50 19% N=113 100% N=593 Timeliness of plowing on city trails and sidewalks 15% N=88 33% N=197 20% N=120 11% N=65 21% N=124 100% N=594 Table 53: Question 16 Please rate the following: Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total Dependability of water supply 68% N=400 26% N=152 3% N=17 1% N=6 2% N=13 100% N=588 Dependability of sanitary sewer 64% N=379 28% N=163 4% N=22 0% N=1 4% N=24 100% N=589 Quality of Eagan s lakes and ponds 19% N=113 39% N=226 24% N=138 8% N=49 10% N=61 100% N=587 Table 54: Question 17 Beyond responding to emergency calls and conducting criminal investigations, which of the following do you consider the next highest priority for the Eagan Police Department (please select only one)? Percent Number Promoting police-community partnerships 29% N=168 Crime prevention & education 37% N=218 Juvenile crime and safety 10% N=60 Traffic enforcement 7% N=44 Alcohol & drug issues 8% N=49 Communicating public safety information to the public 8% N=49 Total 100% N=588 Table 55: Question 18 Please indicate how much of a source, if at all, you consider each of the following to be for obtaining information about the City government and its activities, events and services: Major source Minor source Not a source Total City website (www.cityofeagan.com) 71% N=416 25% N=148 4% N=22 100% N=586 City of Eagan social media accounts (Facebook/Twitter) 39% N=228 41% N=239 20% N=117 100% N=584 Experience Eagan Newsletter 39% N=224 46% N=265 16% N=92 100% N=581 Discover Brochure 34% N=198 43% N=252 22% N=130 100% N=580 E-TV Channels 6% N=35 25% N=147 69% N=398 100% N=580 Table 56: Question 19 During the last 12 months, have you: No Yes Total Accessed the city s website 9% N=54 91% N=530 100% N=584 Read the city newsletter 20% N=114 80% N=470 100% N=584 Saw a post from the city on Facebook or Twitter 39% N=231 61% N=354 100% N=585 Visited Cascade Bay 68% N=396 32% N=187 100% N=583 Visited Eagan Civic Arena 65% N=381 35% N=203 100% N=584 Visited Eagan Community Center 25% N=144 75% N=439 100% N=583 Attended Market Fest 34% N=200 66% N=385 100% N=585 18

Table 57: Question 20 How likely would you be to separately collect food waste in your home if you knew it could be used as compost? Percent Number Very likely 45% N=263 Somewhat likely 26% N=153 Somewhat unlikely 11% N=67 Very unlikely 15% N=90 Don't know 2% N=14 Total 100% N=587 Table 58: Question D1 How often, if at all, do you do each of the following, considering all of the times you could? Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always Total Recycle at home 1% N=3 1% N=8 2% N=11 14% N=84 82% N=476 100% N=582 Purchase goods or services from a business located in Eagan 0% N=0 1% N=3 11% N=66 59% N=344 29% N=170 100% N=583 Participate in moderate or vigorous physical activity 1% N=7 8% N=46 31% N=182 37% N=215 23% N=131 100% N=581 Read or watch local news (via television, paper, computer, etc.) 2% N=10 8% N=47 21% N=120 31% N=180 39% N=227 100% N=584 Vote in local elections 2% N=14 3% N=15 7% N=42 20% N=117 68% N=395 100% N=583 Table 59: Question D2 What impact, if any, do you think the economy will have on your family income in the next 6 months? Do you think the impact will be: Percent Number Very positive 9% N=53 Somewhat positive 29% N=166 Neutral 47% N=274 Somewhat negative 14% N=79 Very negative 2% N=10 Total 100% N=582 Table 60: Question D3 What is your employment status? Percent Number Working full time for pay 68% N=395 Working part time for pay 13% N=73 Unemployed, looking for paid work 2% N=9 Unemployed, not looking for paid work 4% N=22 Fully retired 14% N=81 Total 100% N=580 19

Table 61: Question D4 Do you work inside the boundaries of Eagan? Percent Number Yes, outside the home 25% N=147 Yes, from home 13% N=76 No 62% N=359 Total 100% N=582 Table 62: Question D5 How many years have you lived in Eagan? Percent Number Less than 2 years 9% N=53 2 to 5 years 18% N=102 6 to 10 years 16% N=95 11 to 20 years 24% N=142 More than 20 years 33% N=190 Total 100% N=582 Table 63: Question D6 Which best describes the building you live in? Percent Number One family house detached from any other houses 80% N=465 Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium) 20% N=117 Mobile home 0% N=0 Other 0% N=1 Total 100% N=583 Table 64: Question D7 Is this house, apartment or mobile home... Percent Number Rented 7% N=43 Owned 93% N=537 Total 100% N=580 Table 65: Question D8 About how much is your monthly housing cost for the place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and homeowners' association (HOA) fees)? Percent Number Less than $300 per month 2% N=10 $300 to $599 per month 6% N=37 $600 to $999 per month 11% N=61 $1,000 to $1,499 per month 30% N=172 $1,500 to $2,499 per month 38% N=217 $2,500 or more per month 13% N=73 Total 100% N=570 20

Table 66: Question D9 Do any children 17 or under live in your household? Percent Number No 52% N=305 Yes 48% N=276 Total 100% N=581 Table 67: Question D10 Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older? Percent Number No 84% N=486 Yes 16% N=92 Total 100% N=578 Table 68: Question D11 How much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.) Percent Number Less than $25,000 3% N=16 $25,000 to $49,999 8% N=43 $50,000 to $99,999 31% N=174 $100,000 to $149,999 29% N=163 $150,000 or more 29% N=162 Total 100% N=558 Table 69: Question D12 Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Percent Number No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 98% N=568 Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 2% N=10 Total 100% N=578 Table 70: Question D13 What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.) Percent Number American Indian or Alaskan Native 1% N=5 Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander 3% N=15 Black or African American 1% N=7 White 95% N=545 Other 3% N=15 Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one option. 21

Table 71: Question D14 In which category is your age? Percent Number 18 to 24 years 0% N=2 25 to 34 years 18% N=102 35 to 44 years 27% N=154 45 to 54 years 21% N=120 55 to 64 years 22% N=127 65 to 74 years 11% N=61 75 years or older 2% N=14 Total 100% N=580 Table 72: Question D15 What is your sex? Percent Number Female 67% N=386 Male 33% N=188 Total 100% N=574 Table 73: Question D16 Do you consider a cell phone or landline your primary telephone number? Percent Number Cell 68% N=396 Land line 16% N=93 Both 16% N=92 Total 100% N=581 Table 74: Question D17 What type of internet service do you have? Percent Number DSL 25% N=142 Cable modem 67% N=385 Fiber optic 5% N=28 Satellite 2% N=12 Other 1% N=4 None 1% N=7 Total 100% N=578 22

Verbatim Responses to Open Ended Question The following pages contain the respondents verbatim responses as entered in the web survey and have not been edited for spelling or grammar. Responses have been organized by coded alphabetical order. What is the first image that comes to mind when you think of Eagan? Nice place to live but DATED. Everything is starting to look so 80s. - ZERO uniqueness. Every restaurant and store is a huge chain. So disappointed in the new mall on Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob. Thought it would be like the West End in St Louis Other than that, the most serious issue trying to hard? I don't know. Eagan is already pretty great. There's that blind S curve midway down the hill on the east side of Diffley between Pilot Knob and Lexington where someone died a couple years back. No one can see anyone coming the from the other direction until their near the top of the hill which is EXACTLY where the lane curves. If one of the drivers doesn't realize there's a curve they're going to drive straight into the wrong side of the road an maybe hit someone head on (again). It's mostly gone now, but I look at the scorched pavement where someone died every time I drive by. 4 lane suburban road A breath of fresh air A busy suburb A city that is trying to bring in more citizens and businesses. It's like come live here and you won't need to leave the city limits for anything. A clean, safe, well maintained community with beautiful views and excellent facilities near the airport and Mall of America. A community focused on economic development but has ignored the aging of the community and the differing needs that go along with that population. A decent assortment of wooded areas with insufficiently dense commercial and residential development and too little workforce housing... too much surface parking and impermeable surfaces and way too much algaeinducing runoff into lakes and ponds. But.. there is the potential to be better, which is a plus. A family friendly city with NO residential sidewalks. Kids playing in the streets seems to be the anthesis of what child safety is about in family friendly cities. a globe A good place to live A great city in which to live! A great community that people should be proud of to live in A great place to raise a family. A mainly white, conserative upper middle to upper class suburb. A neighborhood such as the one I grew up in near Chicago. A nice place to live where I feel safe during the day. A nice place to live with lots of nature. A picture of my house with green grass and flowers in a city that offers most of what I need for health, shopping and restaurants without having to leave Eagan...my home! A progressive community with a great mayor and city staff. Great schools. Public transportation is something that needs improvement. There are limited covered areas for bus riders to wait in. A safe and predominantly white (unfortunately) community. We need diversity! A sense of well being A tree A very tree-filled, green city for families A well diversified city in terms of business and residential. I think the planners do well keeping a variety which is good for resiliency in times of economic difficulties. I lived in Plymouth before and saw similarities, and c sided both successful commuities. A wonderful city to live in and have a thriving business in. Access to airport, Twin Cities, clean livable community Affordable middle class with good schools and low crime. 23

Aging community Air and vehicle traffic noise. Airplanes Airplanes Airplanes, All of the parks and trails. Ample parks for kids. An excellent place to live. An I oasis of sanity. Average boring well run suburb at first glance. More to offer upon review. Awesome city. Awesome place to raise a family! Beautiful and friendly park Beautiful city, proud to call it my home Beautiful green spaces. beautiful hills, woods, parks, ponds and lakes or on the other hand-the Outlet Mall or the new HyVee shopping area Beautiful parks Beautiful place to live, growing and thriving city Beautiful streets with lots trees. We love Eagan so much. Just need more affordability on the housing, rent is super high. Beautiful, easy to access and plasent. Actually love it. Beautiful, safe place to live and raise a family. Great education system. Lot of opportunity for outdoor recreation. Behind the times of forward thinking Big city conveniences with small town feel. I don't however like all the retail being built. It is too much. Big oak trees Bigger city with a small town feel! blah Blue and green Blue and Green Boring Broccoli trees on water towers Bu Bulldozers and natural area destruction. Build to the same tacky tacky as every other city. Bustling, diverse suburb Cars and trees Cascade bay Cascade Bay Cedar ave bridge Central Park Chain restaurants Change Children at play. We've lived here 18 years, raised three sons here, and at first we felt Eagan to be overly affluent/separatist/elitist and not very welcoming. These days there are more and more families with young children in our neighborhoods adding tothe joyfulness of the community and keeping it vibrant. We are happy to pay taxes which keep Eagan schools excellent, the parks clean and safe, and our property values relevant. City Hall City life w/ suburban feel City of parks Classic suburban area with broad streets and rolling hills Clean Clean 24

Clean clean Clean and caring city Clean and well planned! Clean city Clean friendly but not very diverse Clean safe great city to live Clean, lots of trees, foreword moving. Clean, quiet community Clean, safe, bountiful yet reserved (good old midwest reserve) community. Clean, well located suburban community with good schools, parks and overall quality of life. Cleanliness and green space. Close proximity Clouds and trees. Peaceful. Comfort Comfortable Comfortable Comfortable, convenient, and hassle-free place to live -- easy access to both downtown St. Paul & Minneapolis, the airport, Mall of America. And, of course, we have a million grocery stores. But kind of boring at the same time. Everyone seems to go elswhere when going out in the evenings or on the weekends, so we don't see people out and about like we used to. So we end up going to Edina a lot, which gets me thinking about how Eagan could capture some of that same magic. I don't think people from Edia are coming out to Eagan to hang out. And, not gonna lie, Hyvee, Marshall's, and Men's Warehouse are all kind of junky. None of my friends who have lived here with me for 25+ years are the least bit interested in that new development -- except maybe Puch Pizza. Everyone I've talked to says they've visited Hyvee once and won't be going back that way. Kind of bummed all that awesome land wasted on icky, boring stuff. Community Community Center Community, art, and nature! Eagan is a beautiful blend of so many different things, but those are my top three things that come to mind! Community. Conservative, white suburb Conservative. Convenience convenient Could use more of a community feeling Decent Decent place to live. Hey, I didn't even know about Cascade Park or MarketFest and I've been living here since 2010. I must not pay enough attention to the newsletter. Neighborhood is safe. Driving on Cliff Road, going east after exiting from Hwy 77... ugh! Looks unplanned, unwelcoming, all about vehicle traffic with sidewalks that no one uses. It doesn't even have one sign that says, welcome to Eagan. So many missed opportunities. Lebann Park is along Cliff and is an amazing park! We love it but there are no safe routes to access the main entrance at Schultz Beach except for by driving... please work with the State of MN and Dakota County to link bike routes from the SE corner to the N corner of Eagan. For twelve years we have wished that the train tracks, running along Hwy 3, would be removed and converted to a path. Lately, we rarely hear or see a train. The rail bed would be an awesome link to Rosemount plus provide an alternate, safe path for biking and walking. Thank you for all your extra efforts! Eagan is a prime location, as a suburb. Eagan is a vibrant, progressive and advanced community. Eagan water tower. Which was actually just removed. Easy access to both major cities while filled with green space & recreation Easy to get around with cars Educated, environment-supporting, families Energy 25