1. 1. In what type of residence do you live?   Response Percent Response Total   Single Family house 71.6% 566   Single Family, twindo house 5.3% 42   Mobile Home 10.9% 86   Duplex 6.1% 48   Town House 0.3% 2   Multi-Family Condominium 0.3% 2   Multi-Family Apartment 2.2% 17   Part Time/Vacation Home   0% 0   Land Owner only 0.6% 5   Other 2.9% 23 Total Respondents   790 (skipped this question)   -1

2. 2. How long have you lived in the Village of West Salem?   Response Percent Response Total   Less Than 1 year 5.7% 45   1 - 5 years 18.9% 149   6 - 10 years 21.3% 168   11 - 20 years 16.7% 132   More than 20 years 37.8% 299 Total Respondents   790 (skipped this question)   -1

3. 3. Do you work in the Village of West Salem?   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 26.7% 209     Other (please specify) 73.3% 575 Total Respondents   784 (skipped this question)   5

4. 4. Age   Response Percent Response Total     18-25 1.9% 15     26-40 23.4% 185     41-65 50% 395     66+ 24.7% 195 Total Respondents   790 (skipped this question)   -1

5. 5. Gender   Response Percent Response Total     Male 54.2% 345     Female 45.8% 292 Total Respondents   637 (skipped this question)   152

6. 6. In a word or two, what do you believe are the two biggest challenges that face the Village of West Salem right now, in order of priority?  Total Respondents   582 (skipped this question)   207

7. 7. How do you describe the speed at which development is occurring in the Village?   Response Percent Response Total   Too fast 25.8% 197   Too slow 9.4% 72   About right 46.8% 357   Do not know 7.5% 57   No opinion/neutral 10.5% 80 Total Respondents   763 (skipped this question)   26

8. 8. The following list includes several statements that suggest choices about future directions for growth and development in the Village. Please place a check in the appropriate box next to each statement that indicates how you feel about that statement. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average a. Employment opportunites within the Village should emphasize office and research over manufacturing and warehouse distribution business. 6% (44) 22% (166) 41% (305) 27% (202) 4% (33) 3.02 Total Respondents   750 (skipped this question)   39

9. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagreee Strongly Disagree Response Average b. The housing mix in the Village should emphasize ownership over rental properties. 27% (203) 46% (351) 18% (139) 8% (63) 1% (9) 2.12 Total Respondents   765 (skipped this question)   24

10. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average c. The housing mix in the Village should emphasize single-family over multi-family housing. 26% (196) 43% (328) 20% (153) 11% (83) 1% (6) 2.18 Total Respondents   766 (skipped this question)   23

11. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average d. The housing mix for the Village should emphasize affordable and moderately priced housing rather than upscale and luxury housing. 29% (220) 48% (370) 16% (121) 7% (55) 0% (2) 2.02 Total Respondents   768 (skipped this question)   21

12. Strongly Agree Agree No Opionon/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average e. West Salem should have more low cost housing. Housing affordability is a problem in the Village. 10% (79) 22% (168) 28% (214) 32% (247) 7% (57) 3.05 Total Respondents   765 (skipped this question)   24

13. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average f. Sewer and Water Utilities should be extended to Nathan Hill. 6% (48) 21% (162) 39% (296) 23% (172) 11% (83) 3.11 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

14. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Agree Response Average g. Sewer and Water Utilities should be extended East on CTH B to the Town of Hamilton line. 7% (52) 30% (225) 40% (306) 16% (122) 7% (53) 2.87 Total Respondents   758 (skipped this question)   31

15. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average h. Sewer and Water Utilities should be extended North to Gills Coulee/Hidden River Addition. 5% (41) 25% (189) 42% (316) 20% (151) 8% (64) 3.01 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

16. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average i. The Village should encourage industrial development. 25% (187) 51% (388) 14% (104) 9% (70) 2% (12) 2.12 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

17. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average j. The Village should maintain its municipal independence from surrounding communities. 29% (223) 46% (352) 17% (129) 8% (58) 1% (6) 2.05 Total Respondents   768 (skipped this question)   21

18. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average k. The Village should encourage tourism and recreation-oriented businesses. 18% (137) 59% (455) 16% (122) 6% (43) 1% (9) 2.13 Total Respondents   766 (skipped this question)   23

19. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average l. West Salem's development over the past decade would be considered desirable growth. 6% (43) 59% (458) 18% (141) 15% (116) 2% (12) 2.48 Total Respondents   770 (skipped this question)   19

20. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average m. The Village should extend its boundaries west to Nathan Hill. 9% (66) 29% (222) 32% (250) 23% (178) 7% (54) 2.91 Total Respondents   770 (skipped this question)   19

21. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average n. The village should extend its boundaries east on County Road B to the Town of Hamilton boundary line. 8% (64) 37% (284) 34% (264) 16% (119) 5% (36) 2.71 Total Respondents   767 (skipped this question)   22

22. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average o. The Village should extend its boundaries north to Gills Coulee Road/Hidden River Addition. 7% (56) 32% (245) 36% (278) 19% (144) 5% (41) 2.83 Total Respondents   764 (skipped this question)   25

23. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average p. Downtown revitalization efforts should continue. 34% (257) 54% (416) 8% (63) 3% (23) 1% (6) 1.83 Total Respondents   765 (skipped this question)   24

24. Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion/Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Response Average q. More senior housing is needed. 18% (139) 46% (357) 31% (237) 4% (33) 1% (10) 2.25 Total Respondents   776 (skipped this question)   13

25. 9. When planning for West Salem's future, how important are the following issues? Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average a. Maintaining a good school system 71% (554) 24% (188) 3% (20) 1% (11) 0% (2) 1.35 Total Respondents   775 (skipped this question)   14

26. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average b. Protecting community safety 66% (513) 31% (243) 2% (13) 1% (6) 0% (3) 1.38 Total Respondents   778 (skipped this question)   11

27. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average c. Maintaining a mix of affordable houses for all income ranges in West Salem. 33% (253) 51% (393) 10% (75) 5% (36) 1% (7) 1.89 Total Respondents   764 (skipped this question)   25

28. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average d. Maintaining access to regional employment centers 29% (221) 53% (407) 16% (124) 2% (14) 0% (3) 1.92 Total Respondents   769 (skipped this question)   20

29. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average e. Property tax rates 58% (445) 35% (272) 6% (45) 1% (7) 1% (4) 1.52 Total Respondents   773 (skipped this question)   16

30. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average f. Protecting sensitive natural features 36% (274) 51% (390) 11% (86) 2% (12) 1% (4) 1.80 Total Respondents   766 (skipped this question)   23

31. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average g. Enhancing the appearance of the community 37% (284) 55% (423) 6% (47) 2% (15) 0% (2) 1.74 Total Respondents   771 (skipped this question)   18

32. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average h. Revitalization of West Salem's Central Business District or "Main Street" 32% (240) 51% (385) 12% (88) 5% (39) 1% (9) 1.94 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

33. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average i. Creating new jobs in West Salem 45% (349) 43% (334) 8% (64) 3% (20) 0% (3) 1.69 Total Respondents   770 (skipped this question)   19

34. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average j. Development of recreational facilities and programs 31% (235) 51% (389) 13% (103) 4% (33) 1% (9) 1.95 Total Respondents   769 (skipped this question)   20

35. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average k. Keeping local businesses open and successful 50% (388) 44% (335) 5% (39) 1% (7) 0% (0) 1.56 Total Respondents   769 (skipped this question)   20

36. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average l. Enhancing a unique community identity 28% (217) 50% (383) 17% (133) 4% (33) 0% (2) 1.98 Total Respondents   768 (skipped this question)   21

37. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average m. Preserving historic buildings 27% (204) 46% (356) 18% (136) 8% (61) 2% (12) 2.12 Total Respondents   769 (skipped this question)   20

38. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average n. Encouraging safe walking and biking 47% (361) 46% (352) 5% (40) 2% (15) 1% (4) 1.64 Total Respondents   772 (skipped this question)   17

39. Very Important Important No Opinion Not Important Least Important Response Average o. Controlling the pace of residential development 31% (235) 51% (393) 11% (88) 5% (40) 2% (13) 1.96 Total Respondents   769 (skipped this question)   20

40. 10. How do you want to describe West Salem in the year 2025? (Check only one)   Response Percent Response Total     West Salem is a "bedroom community" for the La Crosse area that encourages suburban-style residential development with limited commercial and industrial development. 19.4% 144     West Salem develops as a "self-sufficient" community with an emphasis on having distinct areas for residential, commercial,and industrial development. 48.9% 364     West Salem develops with a series of mixed-used neighborhoods that integrates both shopping, employment, and residential uses. 29% 216     Other (please specify) 2.7% 20 Total Respondents   744 (skipped this question)   45

41. 11. How do you rate the following services and facilities in the Village of West Salem? Please check the box that most clearly reflects your opinion for each service or public facility. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average a. Ambulance Service/Emergency Services/Fire Protection 39% (299) 46% (352) 14% (108) 1% (4) 0% (1) 1.76 Total Respondents   764 (skipped this question)   25

42. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average b. Childcare Facilities 6% (45) 27% (209) 60% (459) 5% (41) 1% (7) 2.68 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

43. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average c. Police Service 17% (131) 59% (453) 14% (106) 8% (59) 2% (16) 2.18 Total Respondents   765 (skipped this question)   24

44. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average d. Parks and Recreation Facilities 14% (111) 61% (469) 14% (107) 10% (78) 1% (6) 2.22 Total Respondents   771 (skipped this question)   18

45. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average e. Local Street Connection 9% (72) 61% (463) 20% (151) 8% (63) 2% (12) 2.32 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

46. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average f. Snow Removal 13% (96) 57% (436) 10% (74) 16% (120) 5% (39) 2.44 Total Respondents   765 (skipped this question)   24

47. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average g. Village Government 7% (51) 54% (410) 30% (226) 9% (66) 2% (13) 2.45 Total Respondents   766 (skipped this question)   23

48. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average h. Storm Water Management 7% (50) 52% (396) 29% (223) 10% (74) 3% (21) 2.50 Total Respondents   764 (skipped this question)   25

49. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average i. Street Maintenance 6% (44) 55% (423) 14% (109) 20% (156) 5% (35) 2.63 Total Respondents   767 (skipped this question)   22

50. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average j. Sidewalk Access/Condition 9% (72) 68% (524) 13% (98) 8% (65) 1% (9) 2.24 Total Respondents   768 (skipped this question)   21

51. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average k. Street Signage 12% (94) 72% (550) 12% (90) 4% (29) 1% (5) 2.09 Total Respondents   768 (skipped this question)   21

52. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average l. Street Lighting 10% (76) 69% (526) 10% (80) 10% (73) 1% (8) 2.23 Total Respondents   763 (skipped this question)   26

53. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average m. Schools 40% (306) 46% (353) 11% (83) 3% (24) 0% (3) 1.78 Total Respondents   769 (skipped this question)   20

54. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average n. Library 45% (349) 43% (331) 10% (77) 1% (11) 0% (1) 1.68 Total Respondents   769 (skipped this question)   20

55. Very Satisfied Satisfied No Opinion/Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Response Average o. Garbage/Recycling Collection 35% (271) 57% (438) 4% (32) 3% (24) 1% (5) 1.77 Total Respondents   770 (skipped this question)   19

56. 12. Is traffic a problem in the Village?   Response Percent Response Total     a. Yes (see question #13) 24.2% 185     b. No 62.6% 479     c. No Opinion/Neutral 13.2% 101 Total Respondents   765 (skipped this question)   25

57. 13. If you answered "yes" to question #12, please identify up to three dangerous roadways/intersections in the Village and explain why each is dangerous:  Total Respondents   193 (skipped this question)   596

58. 14. Housing is an important part of how a community grows. Please check the appropriate box that reflects how you feel about each of the following statements regarding housing development in the Village. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No opinion/Nuetral Response Average a. No new housing is needed. 5% (37) 15% (114) 48% (363) 16% (120) 16% (122) 3.23 Total Respondents   754 (skipped this question)   35

59. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion/Neutral Response Average b. More single-family housing is needed. 15% (111) 56% (425) 10% (75) 2% (13) 18% (138) 2.53 Total Respondents   760 (skipped this question)   29

60. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion/Neutral Response Average c. More duplexes (2 units per structure) are needed. 1% (11) 19% (141) 40% (302) 21% (163) 19% (144) 3.38 Total Respondents   759 (skipped this question)   30

61. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion/Neutral Response Average d. More apartments (3 or more units per structure) are needed. 2% (16) 20% (153) 36% (274) 22% (170) 20% (150) 3.37 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

62. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion/Neutral Response Average e. More mobile home parks are needed. 2% (14) 5% (36) 33% (257) 48% (366) 12% (95) 3.64 Total Respondents   766 (skipped this question)   23

63. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion/Neutral Response Average f. More elderly (senior) housing is needed. 20% (151) 48% (371) 7% (54) 3% (22) 22% (168) 2.59 Total Respondents   764 (skipped this question)   25

64. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion/Neutral Response Average g. More starter (first time buyer) homes are needed. 16% (123) 48% (365) 14% (107) 5% (41) 17% (129) 2.59 Total Respondents   763 (skipped this question)   26

65. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion/Neutral Response Average h. More condominiums are needed. 3% (21) 23% (172) 30% (229) 19% (147) 25% (194) 3.42 Total Respondents   761 (skipped this question)   28

66. 15. How satisfied are you with the Village as a place to live? (Circle only one)   Response Percent Response Total     a. Very Satisfied 42% 322     b. Satisfied 51% 391     c. No Opinion/Neutral 5.1% 39     d. Dissatisfied 1.8% 14     e. Very Dissatisfied 0.1% 1 Total Respondents   767 (skipped this question)   24

67. 16. Please tell us why you answered as you did in question #15.  Total Respondents   609 (skipped this question)   180

68. 17. What other issues or concerns do you have that were not addresses in this survey?  Total Respondents   365 (skipped this question)   424