2003 Community Survey

Decision Resources, Ltd.
3128 Dean Court
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416

January 2003

Hello, I'm __________ of Decision Resources, Ltd., a polling firm located in Minneapolis. We've been retained by the City of Woodbury to speak with a random sample of residents about issues facing the city. The survey is being taken because your city representatives and staff are interested in your opinions and suggestions. I want to assure you that all individual responses will be held strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will be reported. (DO NOT PAUSE)

1. Approximately how many years have you lived in the City of Woodbury?

2. Thinking back to when you moved to Woodbury, what factors were most important to you in selecting the city?

LOCATION, 28%; HOUSING, 19%; SCHOOLS, 10%; SMALL TOWN FEEL, 8%; GOOD COMMUNITY, 8%; OPEN SPACES, 7%; JOB, 12% FAMILY/FRIENDS HERE, 7%; SCATTERED, 2%

3. Where did you live prior to moving to Woodbury?

4. How would you rate the quality of life in Woodbury -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

5. What do you think is the most serious issue facing the City of Woodbury today?

NO ANSWER, 5%; CRIME, 2%; GROWTH, 48%; TAXES, 10%; SCHOOL CROWDING, 10%; QUALITY OF SCHOOLS, 4%; TRAFFIC, 17%; SCATTERED, 4%.

     IF AN ANSWER IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=379)

6. Why do you feel that way?

TOO MUCH GROWTH, 41%; HIGH TAXES, 10%; SCHOOLS CROWDED, 9%; CONGESTION, 17%; SCHOOLS UNDERFUNDED, 4%; NEED OPEN SPACES, 2%; LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 6%; SCATTERED, 6%.

7. How would you rate the general sense of community among Woodbury residents -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

8. In your opinion, should the City of Woodbury do more to promote a sense of community?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=125)

9. What actions would you recommend?

NO ANSWER, 3%; NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS, 10%; COMMUNITY WIDE EVENTS, 9%; IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS, 6%; SCATTERED, 3%.

10. How safe would you feel walking alone in your neighborhood after dark -- very safe, reasonably safe, somewhat unsafe, or very unsafe?

11. During the past three months, were you or anyone in your household the victim of crime in Woodbury?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=12)

12. Did you report the crime to the police?

13. Have you participated in a neighborhood block party in the last year?

14. Do you think Woodbury currently has too much, too little, or about the right amount of retail shopping opportunities?

Woodbury's Comprehensive Plan defines commercial areas in the city as either places to work, such as office buildings and factories, or places to shop, such as restaurants and shopping centers. The Plan places an emphasis on creating additional places to work. Some places in the community have the potential to be one or the other.

15. In those areas, do you believe the priority should be to create additional places to work OR additional places to shop? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way?

     IF #5 OR #6 IN QUESTION 15, ASK: (N=27)

16. What kinds of stores would you most prefer the City of Woodbury attempting to attract?

RESTAURANTS, 2%; DEPARTMENT STORES, 3%; "DALE" TYPE MALL, 1%; SCATTERED, 1%.

As you may know, property tax revenues are divided among the City of Woodbury, Washington County, and your local public school district.

17. For each dollar of the property taxes you pay, about what percentage do you think goes to city government? (READ #1-#6)

The actual percentage of your property taxes going to the City of Woodbury is about thirty percent.

I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF "ONLY FAIR" OR "POOR" ON ANY OF ABOVE CITY SERVICES, ASK: (N=210)

40. Why do you feel that way?

NEED MORE STREET LIGHTS, 13%; FLOODING/STANDING WATER, 9%; WATER TASTE AND SMELLS BAD, 14%; LOOSE AND LOUD ANIMALS, 4%; TRAILS NEED MAINTENANCE, 2%; TOO STRICT BUILDING RESTRICTIONS, 2%; HARD WATER, 3%; BETTER CODE ENFORCEMENT, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%.

Roadways in the City of Woodbury consist of both city and county streets. City streets are those found in residential neighbor-hoods and also include major streets such as Woodlane Drive and Lake Road. County streets are the following major roadways: Valley Creek Road, Bailey Road, Radio Drive, Woodbury Drive, and Military Road.

Again, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of the following services as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

Because of the large State budget deficit, local government aid from the State will very likely be cut. If State aid to cities is cut, an increase in local taxes would be required to replace this funding and avoid cuts in city services.

44. Would you favor or oppose an increase in YOUR city property tax if it were needed to maintain city services at their current level?

     IF "OPPOSE," ASK: (N=151)

45. What services would you be willing to see cut to keep property taxes at their current level?

UNSURE, 6%; NONE, 10%; ACROSS THE BOARD, 3%; PARKS AND RECREATION, 14%; TRAIL MAINTENANCE, 2%; SCAT- TERED, 3%.

46. Are there any services not currently offered by the City of Woodbury you would like to see offered? (IF "YES," ASK:) What are they?

UNSURE, 2%; NO, 90%; POOL AND WATER PARK, 2%; MORE RE- CREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, 2%; SCATTERED, 4%.

A recent city study indicates a major additional investment will be needed to maintain city streets in their current condition.

47. Would you favor or oppose an increase in YOUR city property tax if it were needed to maintain the current condition of city streets? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way?

     IF "STRONGLY FAVOR" OR "FAVOR," ASK: (N=184)

48. How much would you be willing to see your property taxes increase to fund a major investment in the maintenance of city streets? Let's say, would you be willing to see your yearly property taxes increase by $____ a year? (PICK A RANDOM STARTING POINT, MOVE UP OR DOWN) How about $_____ a year?

49. Do you consider city property taxes in Woodbury to be very high, somewhat high, about average, somewhat low, or very low?

50. When you consider the property taxes you pay and the quality of city services you receive, would you rate the general value of city services as excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF A RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=385)

51. Why do you feel that way?

UNSURE, 2%; GOOD SERVICES, 29%; COULD IMPROVE STREETS, 4%; WELL-MAINTAINED CITY, 29%; TAXES TOO HIGH, 11%; GOOD POLICE AND FIRE, 3%; GOOD STREET MAINTENANCE AND PLOWING, 8%; GOOD PARKS AND TRAILS, 3%; GOOD VALUE FOR TAXES PAID, 5%; TOO MUCH GROWTH, 2%; SCATTERED, 2%.

For your information, the City of Woodbury's average property tax rate for 2002 ranked 67th out of 109 metropolitan area cities.

Moving on....

52. Other than voting, do you feel that if you wanted to, you could have a say about the way the City of Woodbury runs things?

53. How much do you feel you know about the work of the Mayor and City Council -- a great deal, a fair amount, or very little?

54. From what you know, do you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the Mayor and City Council? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) And do you feel strongly that way?

     IF OPINION STATED IN QUESTION #54, ASK: (N=257)

55. Why do you feel that way?

UNSURE, 2%; GOOD JOB, 29%; NO PROBLEMS, 5%; LISTEN, 5%; NICE CITY, 8%; DON'T LISTEN, 4%; GOOD GROWTH PLAN, 6%; TOO MUCH GROWTH, 4%; SCATTERED, 3%

56. How much first-hand contact have you had with the Woodbury City Staff -- quite a lot, some, very little, or none at all?

57. From what you know, how would you rate the job performance of the Woodbury City Staff -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF RATING IS GIVEN IN QUESTION #57, ASK: (N=288)

58. Why did you rate city staff as ___________?

GOOD JOB, 30%; NO PROBLEMS, 17%; COULD BE BETTER, 7%; LISTEN, 2%; HELPFUL, 15%; SCATTERED, 1%.

59. During the past twelve months have you had any contact with the Woodbury Police Department?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=139)

60. Overall, how would you rate the contact with the Woodbury Police Department -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

61. How would you rate your ability to get where you need to go in Woodbury in a reasonable amount of time -- excellent, satisfactory, marginal, or poor?

     IF "MARGINAL" OR "POOR," ASK: (N=78)

62. Why do you feel that way?

TRAFFIC CONGESTION, 11%; MANY STOPLIGHTS, 8%.

If you work outside of the home, please answer the next questions about your own job; if you do not work outside of the home, please answer the next questions in terms of the job of your spouse or partner, if applicable.

63. What is your average commute time to your job location?

64. In what city is your job located?

65. How do you normally commute to work -- drive alone, ride in a van or car pool, take the bus from near home, use a park and ride lot, walk or bike or something else?

     IF "DRIVE ALONE," "VAN OR CAR POOL," OR "WALK/BIKE," ASK: (N=327)

66. If it were convenient, would you be willing to commute using public transit?

67. What changes would make public transit more convenient for you to use?

UNSURE, 12%; NONE, 28%; MORE ROUTES, 15%; MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, 6%; MORE STOPS, 4%; MORE BUSES, 5%; EXPRESS/DIRECT ROUTES, 5%; 24 HOUR ROUTES, 5%; SCATTERED, 4%.

Moving on....

Thinking about the extent and frequency of algae blooms in city lakes....

68. How would you rate the water quality in city lakes -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

69. From what you have seen or heard, should the City of Woodbury be doing more to improve the quality of water in city lakes, or is it already doing enough?

Cities generally use one of two ways to enhance the absorption of storm water into the ground. The City of Woodbury has relied upon wet ponds to improve absorption. Other communities have also used dry basins, which are areas that are sometimes wet, but at other times part dry bare ground and part natural vegetation.

70. Do you think it would be acceptable in terms of their appearance for the City to use dry basins rather than wet ponds for enhanced storm water absorption? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way?

Let's talk about housing opportunities in Woodbury. For each of the following two types of housing, please tell me if you feel the city has enough, too many, or too little....

Changing topics....

73. Are you currently involved in any volunteer service? (IF "YES," ASK:) What kind?

CHURCH, 21%; SCHOOL, 8%; COMMUNITY SERVICE, 8%; COACH, 2%; KIDS, 1%; SCOUTS, 3%; HOSPITAL, 5%; NO, 53%.

On another topic....

74. During the past year, have you telephoned Woodbury City Hall?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=176)

75. On your last telephone call to the City, which Department did you contact -- the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, Bielenberg Sports Center, Park and Recreation, Building Inspections, Engineering, Planning, Administration, the Assessor's Office, the Finance Department, or the General Information Desk receptionist?

Thinking about your last telephone call to the City, for each of the following characteristics, please rate the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor....

79. Was your request handled by leaving a voice mail message? (IF "YES," ASK:) Did you receive a timely response?

Moving on....

80. How would you rate the City of Woodbury's park and recreational opportunities -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

The Woodbury Park System is composed of smaller neighborhood parks designed to serve residents within a one-half mile radius, larger community parks containing ballfields, picnic areas, beaches, the Eagle Valley Golf Course and Clubhouse, the Bielenberg Sports Center Ice Arena and Fieldhouse, Carver Lake Beach and picnic shelter, Ojibway athletic fields, Central Park which includes the Indoor Park, Amphitheater, as well as meeting rooms, and interconnecting trails. For each one, please tell me if you or members of this household have visited that facility during the past year. Then, for each one you or members of your house-hold have visited, please rate it as excellent, good, only fair or poor. If you have no opinion, just say so....

As you may know, several city parks contain natural areas where vegetation is allowed to grow wild.

89. Would you favor or oppose expanding the amount of existing park land area left as natural areas?

90. In order to provide trails sooner in undeveloped city parks, would you support or oppose creating unpaved paths as an initial alternative to the usual asphalt path? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way?

On another topic....

91. How would you rate park and recreation facilities in Woodbury -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=364)

92. Why do you feel that way?

DON'T KNOW/REFUSED, 1%; WELL MAINTAINED, 67%; A LOT TO OFFER, 19%; COULD BE BETTER, 3%.

93. Specifically, how would you rate the appearance of the city's park and recreation facilities?

94. And, how would you rate the safety of city park and recreational facilities -- excellent, good, only fair or poor?

95. How safe do you feel using city parks at night -- very safe, reasonably safe, somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?

96. How would you rate the ease in getting to Woodbury's park and recreation facilities -- excellent, good, only fair or poor?

97. In the past twelve months, have you or any members of this household used any city-sponsored recreational programs or facilities?

     IF "YES" IN QUESTION #97, ASK: (N=184)

I would like to read you a short list of the types of city- sponsored programs currently available. For each one, please tell me if you or members of this household have visited that facility during the past year. Then, for each one you or members of your household have participated in, please rate it as excellent, good, only fair or poor. If you have no opinion, just say so.... (ROTATE LIST)

105. Were you generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the program(s)?

     IF "NO" IN QUESTION #97, ASK: (N=215)

Which of the following reasons, if any, would account for household members not participating in city-sponsored re- creational programs?

Now, I would like to read you a short list of programs which could be offered, although they are not currently. For each one, please tell me if you or members of your household would be very interested in it, somewhat interested, not too interested, or not at all interested. If you have no opinion, just say so.... (ROTATE LIST)

Some City of Woodbury residents have expressed an interest in the past for an outdoor swimming pool and water park. The concept would include a water slide, fountains and zero-depth entry similar to a beach.

123. Would you support or oppose the construction of an outdoor water park? (WAIT FOR A RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way?

124. Should this facility be built and operated by the City of Woodbury, the City in cooperation with a non-profit provider, such as the YMCA, the City in cooperation with a for-profit provider, such as Bally Swim and Fitness, or should there be no city involvement?

If the City of Woodbury is involved in the construction and operation....

125. Should the City actively pursue the construction of this facility at the present time, consider it to be a desirable long range goal, or not pursue it at all?

     IF "ACTIVELY PURSUE" OR "LONG RANGE," ASK: (N=219)

126. What types of facilities should be included in the outdoor swimming pool and water park?

UNSURE, 10%; SNACK BAR, 6%; OLYMPIC POOL, 2%; WATER SLIDE, 9%; DIVING BOARD, 3%; CHILDREN'S POOL, 9%; SHOWER/CHANGING ROOMS, 7%; WAVE POOL, 4%; PICNIC AREA, 2%; SCATTERED, 3%.

If the City were to participate, a property tax increase might be necessary to at least partially fund the construction and opera-tion of a water park. Residents could be asked to increase their property taxes for twenty years to cover the costs of the bonds.

127. How much would you be willing to see your property taxes increase to fund the construction of a water park? Let's say, would you be willing to see your yearly property taxes increase by $____ a year? (PICK A RANDOM STARTING POINT, MOVE UP OR DOWN) How about $_____ a year?

Some Woodbury residents have also expressed an interest in a Community Arts Center. The facility would include an auditorium for presentations, studio space, classrooms, and arts and crafts equipment.

128. Would you support or oppose the construction of a Community Arts Center? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way?

129. Should this facility be built and operated by the City of Woodbury, the City in cooperation with a non-profit provider, such as the Woodbury Fine Arts Council, or should there be no city involvement?

If the City of Woodbury is involved in the construction and operation....

130. Should the City actively pursue the construction of this facility at the present time, consider it to be a desirable long range goal, or not pursue it at all?

     IF "ACTIVELY PURSUE" OR "LONG RANGE," ASK: (N=161)

131. What types of facilities should be included a Community Arts Center?

UNSURE, 7%; THEATER/AUDITORIUM, 16%; CLASS ROOMS, 14%; ART GALLERY, 2%; SCATTERED, 1%.

If the City were to participate, a property tax increase might be necessary to at least partially funds the construction and opera-tion of a Community Arts Center. Residents could be asked to increase their property taxes for twenty years to cover the costs of the bonds.

132. How much would you be willing to see your property taxes increase to fund the construction of a Community Arts Center? Let's say, would you be willing to see your yearly property taxes increase by $ ___ a year? (PICK A RANDOM STARTING POINT, MOVE UP OR DOWN) How about $_____ a year?

Some residents have also expressed an interest in acquiring major tracts of land in the rural portion of the city for the conserva-tion of open space, protection of wildlife habits, construction of trails, and some park development for active recreational pursuits.

133. Would you support or oppose the acquisition of land in the rural portion of Woodbury? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way?

134. Should the City actively pursue land acquisition at the present time, consider it to be a desirable long range goal, or not pursue it at all?

     IF "ACTIVELY PURSUE" OR "LONG RANGE," ASK: (N=264)

135. What kinds of recreational usages should the acquired land be dedicated to?

UNSURE, 4%; OPEN SPACE, 31%; TRAILS, 25%; PARKS, 3%; NATURE CENTER, 2%; SCATTERED, 2%.

To fund the acquisition of major land tracts in the rural portion of the city, a property tax increase might be necessary. Resi-dents could be asked to increase their property taxes for twenty years to cover the costs of the bonds.

136. How much would you be willing to see your property taxes increase to fund the acquisition of land tracts? Let's say, would you be willing to see your yearly property taxes increase by $____ a year? (PICK A RANDOM STARTING POINT, MOVE UP OR DOWN) How about $_____ a year?

137. During the past year, were you aware youth sports programs are not organized by the City of Woodbury but run by parent volunteers?

138. Have household members participated in youth sports programs during the past two years? (IF "YES," ASK:) How would you rate the quality of these programs -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

Changing topics again....

139. Are you aware the City of Woodbury has a policy which limits the days and hours you can water your lawn?

Moving on....

The City publishes a monthly newsletter, called "The Woodbury City Update." The newsletter is mailed to all residents.

140. Do you receive this newsletter? (IF "YES," ASK:) How would you rate the format -- excellent, good, only fair or poor?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=368)

141. How much of the "City Update" newsletter do you read -- all of it, most of it, some of it, or very little?

142. What is your primary source of information about the City's Park and Recreational programs and facilities?

UNSURE, 3%; NONE, 3%; PARK AND RECREATION BROCHURE, 53%; MAILINGS, 5%; WOODBURY BULLETIN, 18%; UPDATE NEWSLETTER, 9%; WORD OF MOUTH, 5%; SCATTERED, 5%.

As you may know, the City of Woodbury also publishes a quarterly park and recreation brochure.

143. Do you receive this brochure? (IF "YES," ASK:) How would you evaluate its format and content -- would you say excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=308)

144. Why do you feel that way?

UNSURE, 1%; EASY TO READ, 46%; INFORMATIVE, 27%; SCATTERED, 4%.

The City also publishes an environmental newsletter called "Green Times."

145. Do you recall receiving this newsletter? (IF "YES," ASK:) How would you rate the format and content -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=167)

146. How much of the "Green Times" newsletter do you read -- all of it, most of it, some of it, or very little?

The City of Woodbury's Environmental Education Commission spon-sors specific events, such as a Spring Clean-Up, Landscape Work-shops, and Landscape Tours.

147. Prior to this survey, were you aware of any of these sponsored events? (IF "YES," ASK:) Which ones?

148. Does your household receive cable television?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=250)

149. How often do you watch Woodbury City Council Meetings or City Commission meetings, such as planning, parks or environmental education on the access channel - frequently, occasionally, rarely or not at all?

"Woodbury Council Report" is a locally produced program providing a summary of all Woodbury City Council Meetings.

150. How often do you watch "Woodbury Council Report" on the access channel -- frequently, occasionally, rarely, or not at all?

The City publishes a weekly newspaper column called "This Week in Woodbury."

151. Do you recall seeing this column?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=155)

152. In which newspaper do you recall seeing the column?

153. Do you regularly read this column?

154. Do you have access to the Internet at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you have access to the Internet at work?

     IF "YES/YES," "YES/NO," OR "NO/YES," ASK: (N=346)

155. Are you aware the City of Woodbury has a home page on the World Wide Web?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=248)

156. Have you accessed this Web site?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=138)

157. What type of information were you seeking on the Web site?

UNSURE, 2%; GENERAL INFORMATION, 10%; SCHOOL INFORMATION, 2%; PARKS AND RECREATION, 6%; CODES AND ORDINANCES, 3%; CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 3%; COMMUNITY EVENTS, 5%; CITY SERVICES, 2%; SCATTERED, 3%.

158. Did you find the information you were looking for?

159. What type of information would you like to see on the city's Web site?

DON'T KNOW/REFUSED, 3%; EVENTS/ACTIVITIES, 7%; COUNCIL MEETINGS, 2%; PARK AND REC INFO, 3%; GENERAL INFO, 11%; NOTHING, 4%; CITY SERVICE INFO, 3%; OTHER, 2%.

160. Do you currently have high-speed access to the Internet? (IF "NO," ASK:) Have you tried to obtain high-speed access but live in an area where it is unavailable?

161. Does any member of your household telecommute to work on a regular basis?

     IF "YES" IN QUESTION #154, ASK: (N=345)

I would like to read you a short list of transactions which could be completed online. For each one, please tell me how likely you would be to do so -- would you be very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely to conduct that transaction online?

166. Are you aware the City of Woodbury has a 24-hour telephone information line where residents can leave messages or listen to information about city services or programs?

     IF "YES," ASK: (N=160)

167. Have you ever used the information line? (IF "YES," ASK:) Were you satisfied or dissatisfied?

168. How would you rate the City's overall performance in communicating key local issues to residents in its publications, newspaper columns, and on cable television -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=343)

169. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way?

UNSURE, 3%; INFORMS PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES, 43%; INFORMS ABOUT DEVELOPMENT, 3%; KEEPS RESIDENTS UP TO DATE, 14%; LOTS OF INFORMATION MEDIUMS, 16%; NOT ENOUGH DETAILED INFORMATION, 6%; SCATTERED, 1%.

Continuing....

170. How would you rate relations and cooperation between the City of Woodbury and your local school district -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

     IF A RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=138)

171. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that way?

UNSURE, 4%; NO PROBLEMS, 3%; COOPERATE WELL, 11%; DON'T COOPERATE WELL, 8%; SCHOOLS SUFFER DUE TO CITY GROWTH, 3%; GOOD EDUCATION IS PROVIDED, 2%; CITY SUPPORTS EDUCATION, 3%; SCATTERED, 1%.

172. In what public school district do you reside -- South Washington County Public Schools, North Saint Paul-Maplewood Public Schools, or Stillwater Area Public Schools?

173. How would you rate the quality of education provided by the Public School District in which you reside -- excellent, good, only fair or poor?

174. How would you rate the School District in listening and responding to the concerns of students, parents, and community members -- excellent, good, only fair, or poor?

175. From what you have heard or seen, do you think the current level of per student funding for the School District is too little, about right, or too much?

Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes....

Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following age groups live in your household. Let's start with the oldest. Be sure to include yourself.

176. First, persons 65 or over?

177. Adults under 65?

178. School-aged or pre-school children?

179. What is your occupation and, if applicable, the occupation of your spouse or partner?

PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL, 39%; OWNER-MANAGER, 16%; CLERICAL- SALES, 18%; BLUE COLLAR, 11%; RETIRED, 14%; SCATTERED, 4%

180. Is a full-time or part-time home-based business operated out of your residence?

181. Do you reside in an apartment, townhouse, or single-family home?

182. What is your age, please? (READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED)

183. What is the last grade of school you completed?

And now, for one final question, keeping in mind that your an-swers are held strictly confidential....

184. Is your pre-tax yearly household income over or under $75,000? IF "OVER," ASK: Is it over $100,000? (IF "YES," ASK:) Is it over $150,000? IF "UNDER," ASK: Is it under $50,000?

185. Gender (DO NOT ASK)

186. REGION OF CITY (PRECINCT)