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3.A.
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator
SUBJECT: City Wide Surveys
DATE: January 10, 2003
INTRODUCTION:
As part of the discussion items at the January 13th workshop, staff would like to talk
further about the concept of one (or potentially two) city opinion surveys, and the
suggestion of Councilor Lehman to do a web-based live "town forum".
BACKGROUND:
At a November City Council meeting, Councilor Lehman relayed to the Council the
desire of the PRAB to have a community survey performed to determine the amount of
support for a referendum to add on to the Community Center, and provide other
recreation improvements. That led to a discussion of surveys as a whole at that Council
meeting, although it was not scheduled as such on the agenda.
Assistant to the City Administrator Tracy Schaefer did then give some "ballpark"
estimates as to doing surveys by staff, or having a professional come in. The amount of
the staff-performed survey was $3,000 for postage. The Council gave direction at that
meeting to have staff prepare questions for such a survey.
Since that time, we have done more research as to the desirability of having surveys done
in-house, or hiring a professional to do the work for the City. As part of goal setting
workshop, we feel that it would be appropriate to go over this information with you, so
that there is a better understanding ofthe costs and benefits of having a survey done
either in-house, or professionally. We also need to discuss further with you the
probability of needing two separate surveys (one for Parks, and one for City-wide issues).
Ms. Schaefer has prepared the attached memo that gives more detail as to the results of
research that has been performed thus far. Facilities and Recreation Director Mark
Themig has also been involved with this, and contacted four firms that do this sort of
work to get additional background information. Mr. Themig has arranged for a
representative of one ofthe companies to give a presentation at the January 13th
workshop as to what might be expected with a survey.
I know that Councilor Lehman has discussed with staff the possibility of setting up a
web-based live "town forum" to gather public input. That should also be discussed.
I have talked with Mayor Mars, and he is agreeable to having the first part ofthe January
13th meeting to be devoted to discussion of community survey.
ACTION REQUIRED:
The Council is asked to discuss and give direction on questions relating to a community
OpInIOn survey.
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
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SUBJECT: Community Survey
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2003
Introduction
Council needs to discuss further its options for a community-wide and parks and
recreation surveys.
Background
After speaking to four different surveying firms and other metro cities, it is apparent that
before the Council determines to conduct a surveyor the method of surveying the
Council needs to answer two questions.
1) What does the City Council want to know when the survey is completed?
2) How will the City Council use the survey information?
Once those questions can be answered, the Council will need to answer two more
questions?
1) To contract with a professional surveying company or to have city staff develop
the survey?
2) What surveying method should be used a) phone b) mail c) web?
Staffwants to inform Council that no matter which of the above options it chooses for
either a community-wide or parks and recreation survey that results for Council will not
be available until at least April or May.
To help Council answer the last two questions, the pros and cons of each option need to
be evaluated.
Survey Options
Professional Surveying Firm V City Staff
A professional surveying firm will bring some key components and validity to a survey
that an in-house staff survey will not. The survey will be conducted independently, thus
bringing credibility to the survey results. Residents may not always willing to give a
"truthful" answer to a staffwritten survey, but ifthe answers and results are calculated
independently it will increase the validility of the results. Professional surveying firm
brings years of experience, qualifications, and resources that city staff does not have. A
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surveying firm will also have access to other community results to compare for analysis.
Although a professional surveying firm could produce a more valid survey than city staff,
the costs will be higher than an in-house survey. A professional firm will cost at least
$ll,OOO/survey, and staff could do it for no less than $3,000 - $5,000/survey plus staff
time. Even though staff can do it cheaper, Council will need to make priorities of staff s
time. Conducting a statistically valid survey will consume a lot of staff time, so other
projects will need to be put on hold or eliminated. Due to City resources, city staff would
only be able to conduct a statistically valid mail survey, since the staff does not have the
tools or resources to conduct an in-house phone or web survey.
Survey Methods
Organizations primarily use three different methods to conduct surveys 1) phone 2) mail
and 3) web. Each situation determines the type of survey that should be used. In order to
produce a statistically valid survey, the survey needs to have a 3-5% margin of error,
which means at least 400 surveys need to be completed. City staff recommends that the
Council consider using a phone survey to produce the most optimum results.
Phone
The majority of consultants and other communities agreed that a phone survey would
produce the best and most accurate results when compared to a mail or web survey.
Almost every household has a telephone, making it easy to contact different races,
income levels, and ages. Residents are more likely to respond to a phone survey than a
mail survey, and it can be done quicker than a mail survey. Unlike a mail survey, follow-
up questions can be asked, which may add qualitative value to the survey.
Mail
If done correctly, a mail survey can cost as much as a phone survey, due to the number of
survey mailings, and the number of reminder or repeat mailings to produce a statistically
valid results. Unlike a phone survey, the city can't ask "follow-up" questions of the
residents to provide more/better insight. A written survey is more restricted to closed
ended questions. For example, a resident is given choices a-d, because an open ended
question is too difficult to quantify the results.
Web
A web survey would not produce statistically valid measurers due to numerous factors:
. Only roughly 45% of American population has access to the internet.
'. Age is skewed since more people under the age of 55 have access to the internet
than the elderly.
. Socio-economic variety is difficult to achieve, because lower income levels
normally have less access to the internet.
. City has no way of tracking if the respondent is a Shakopee resident.
. City has no methods to track the number of times a user replies to the survey.
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No consultant recommended the web option, and I have only been able to find one
example, Romeoville, IL, that has conducted a community-wide survey via the web. A
web survey would also be very labor intensive for city staff, since we would need 24/7
technical support, which would result in more work and costs than a phone or mail
survey. A web survey would still need to be generated by a consultant and those costs
are unknown, but would be more expensive than traditional surveying methods.
Once Council chooses a method, the Council will also need to decide if it wants to
conduct focus groups with the community, residents, business leaders, city staff, or if it
wants to conduct workshops to determine the focus area(s) of the survey.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council hire a professional surveying firm to conduct a phone
survey.
Action Requested
Council needs to discuss further its options for a community-wide and parks and
recreation surveys.
Tracy Schaefer
Assistant to the City
Administrator
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Populations: What kinds of people or groups are questioned?
. Current product or service users.
. Potential new users.
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single product or service, based on its ability to satisfy the differing requirements of
the population at large.
Information Needs: Have you been asking yourself...?
. What are the different segments of our target market?
. How can those segments be described?
. What products or services should be offered to different segments?
. How can different segments be targeted, in advertising?
. What are the motivations of the different segments?
. Does profit vary depending on market segment?
Populations: What kinds of people or groups are questioned?
. Current customers.
. Potential customers.
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. We have extensive experience in all types of public opinion, customer
satisfaction and attitudinal studies.
. CJ Olson Market Research, Inc. realizes that informed decisions are the key to
success. We remain objective throughout the study, relying on the data to tell
the story.
. CJ Olson Market Research, Inc. has provided market research services to several
public entities. We understand the rules for governmental work.
Project launch will typically include a meeting to accomplish the following:
. Research objectives will be further defined, finalized and agreed upon.
. Lines of communication will be decided on, including the number and rate of
project updates for each team member.
. Duties, roles and responsibilities of each team member will be defined and
agreed upon
. The proposed project approach will be discussed and finalized
. The project timeline will be drawn up and agreed upon.
Careful planning and thorough communication during this project design phase will
help ensure that the research performed meets your specifications and accomplishes
your research objectives
Phase 2: Secondary Research
Secondary research is undertaken to take advantage of the research that may have
already been done on the issue. It is important to note that existing research often
does not completely answer the pending question or may be have been conducted
with a different population or may be somewhat out of date.
The secondary research will be compiled and an executive summary will be
produced. The information gathered during this phase of the research will be used
in the development of an interviewing tool for the next phase of research.
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Phase 3: Qualitative Research
The qualitative research phase may include in-person, one-on-one interviews and
focus groups and is often used to prepare for the quantitative phase.
The emphasis in focus groups is on the results of group interaction. The discussion
leader introduces topics and encourages each of the participants to express their
views on each topic and to elaborate or react to the views of the other participants.
Some benefits of this method include stimulation of thoughts from group interaction,
group pressure can clarify and challenge thinking, and a relatively large amount of
information can be obtained in a short period of time with relatively small cost. The
data collected represents the views of relatively few respondents and is not
projectable to the entire population.
The focus groups will be facilitated by a professional moderator who has expertise in
the following:
. Ability to establish rapport quickly by listening carefully, demonstrating a
genuine interest in the views of each participant and avoiding the use of jargon
or sophisticated tenninology that may turn off the group.
. Flexibility, observed by implementing the interview agenda in a manner that the
group finds comfortable.
. Ability to sense when a topic has been exhausted or is becoming threatening and
to know which new topic to introduce to maintain a smooth flow to the
discussion.
. Ability to control group influences to avoid having a dominant individual or
subgroup, as well as drawing information out of reticent participants.
Steps in the Process:
1. CJ Olson Market Research, Inc. will develop a first draft of the focus group
screeners and discussion guides, which will be presented for review, revision and
approval.
2. Participants will be recruited. Appropriate gratuities will be offered.
3. Groups or interviews will be held at convenient facilities. Groups will be viewed
by client stakeholders and moderated by a trained and experienced moderator.
4. Transcriptions of the groups will be made and the results analyzed.
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Surveys are the most common method for obtaining information from a large
number of qualified respondents. By quantifying the data, the results will be
projectable
Steps in the Process:
1. After reviewing the qualitative results, the CJ Olson project team will develop a
first draft questionnaire, which will be presented for review, revision and
approval.
2. The approved questionnaire will be pre-tested with a pre-determined number of
potential respondents. The purpose of the pre-test is to test the length and
communications capability of the questionnaire. Pre-test results will be reviewed
with the clients' project team members and necessary questionnaire revisions
will be made before a final version is approved and full data collection begins.
3. A sampling plan will be developed and sample will be obtained. If the study is to
be conducted using a probability sample, using random digit dialing (RDD) will
ensure a random selection of respondents and inclusion of those with non-
published telephone numbers.
4. Data will be collected using the method most appropriate for the project's needs.
All telephone interviewing will be conducted from the Olson Phone Center,
which is equipped with a silent monitoring system so that 10-15% of each
interviewer's work can be monitored. Monitoring ensures that the interviews
are being administered properly and that the data we collect is accurate. The
completed questionnaires will be edited for complete recording of all structured
responses, and for probing and clarification of all open -ended responses.
5. The completed questionnaires will be edited in our Data Processing department.
Open -ended responses will be coded and all responses key -entered into a
database. Data will be processed using Microsoft Access and/or SPSS software.
Cross-tabulated data tables are produced, sorting data by specified variables for
further analysis. Any appropriate statistical analysis will also be performed.
6. The data will be analyzed and a written report and presentation of the findings
will be provided. The written report will include: objectives, methodology,
summary of findings, detailed findings with colored graphs and charts,
verbatims to open -ended responses that do not fit code, conclusions and
actionable recommendations. Five bound copies of the report will be provided.
The oral presentation will include colored transparencies and will cover the
project's findings, conclusions and recommendations.
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Buffets, Inc Gillette Children's Hospital Lieberman Research
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Burkle Honda Group Publishing, Inc. Lutheran Brotherhood
Burnett Senior Classic H Windows Lynch, Jarvis, Jones
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Canterbury Downs Haworth Group, Inc. Manning &, Associates
Cardiac Research Committee Health Fitness Corporation Maritz Market Research, Inc.
Carleton College HealthEast Market Data Corporation
Cannichael Lynch Adv. HealthOne Market Directions
Castle Rock Consultants HealthPartners, Inc. Market Insights
cm Hedstrom Blessing, Inc. Market Research Associates
Cenex/Land 0' Lakes Hendlin Visual Market Resource Associates
Center for Airport Management, LLC Hennepin County Medical Center Market Search, Inc.
Portland, OR Hennepin Technical College Market Strategies
Children's Healthcare-Mpls/ St. Paul Honeywell, Inc. Marquette Research
Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) Horowitz Associates Martin Williams Advertising
Citizens Council Horrace Kelly & Associates Marvin Windows & Doors
City Business Hoyt Development MASBO
City of Eden Prairie Hughes Aircraft Matrix (Gateway)
City of Fridley IBM, Inc. McCracken Brooks, Inc.
City of Minneapolis Idea link McFarlane Qualitative Research
Coalition of Minnesota Businesses Ideas to Go McKesson Medication Management
Colder Products Company IDS/ American Express McKnight Foundation
Coleman & Christison Advertising Imation Measner et al
Colle McVoy IMI Cornelius Medical Alley
Colle Sewell Impact Resources Medi-Ject Corporation
College of S1. Catherine IMS America Medtronic
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CRA Ingenix Mesabi Regional Medical Center
Creative Communications Messner
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Methodist Medical Center Parson's Brinkerhoff Strictly Medical
Metropolitan Corporation Perception Communications Network Summit Medical
Metropolitan Council Perkin Elmer, Inc. Sundel Research
Metropolitan Mosquito Control Personnel Decisions, Inc. Survey Center
Metropolitan Training & Consulting Peterson MilIa Hooks Survey Methods Group
Midwest Communication Pillsbury Company SWR Worldwide
Minnegasco Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood, Inc. T & K Research
Minnesota Business Coalition Platform Marketing Tactical Decisions
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Plymold Seating Target, Inc.
Minnesota Community Colleges Potlatch Corporation The Hadley Company
Minnesota Dept. of Commerce Pragmatek The Poll Group
Min11esota Dept. of Economic Dev. Princeton Brand Econometrics The Polling Company
Minnesota Dept. of Economic Security Prism, Inc. The Vanderveer Group (1VG)
Minnesota Dept. of Health Project Research Transtop
Minnesota Dept. of Human Services Prudential Insurance TRO Learning
Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources QRC True North Public Realtions
Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety Quebecor Printing (USA) Corp. Try Us Resources
Minnesota Dept. of Transportation Quest Associates Tunheim Santrizos, Inc.
Minnesota Institute of Public Health Red Cross Twin Cities Public Television
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Regional Transit Board Unicorn Ener$)"
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Regis Corporation United Healthcare
Minnesota Realtors Association Rehabilicare United Power
Minnesota Technolo$)" Reliastar Financial Corporation United Way
Minnesota Vocational Tech Colleges Research Edge University of MN Center for Survey
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Minnetonka Baptist Church RML Research University of MN Center for
MuSCU Rob Brown Communications Transportation Studies
Moore Data ROI Systems University of MNCommunications
Mosaic Marketing Roper Starch University of MN Continuing Ed.
Multiply Communications Rosemount, Inc. University of MN Women's
MSAE Saatchi & Saatchi, Inc. Intercollegiate Athletics
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National Association of Purchase Saint Olaf College US Tennis Association
Managers -Twin Cities Chapter Saint Paul Area United Way US West
National Camera Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce Viaticare
National Computer Systems (NCS) Saint Paul Companies Videotaggs/New Ad Concepts
NAWBO Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Vista Group
NA WCO Minnesota Bureau Walker Management and Dev, Inc.
Nelson Research Saint Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch Walker Parking, Inc.
Nevada Bob's Discount Golf Saint Paul Port Authority WCCO-1V Midwest Communications
Newsbytes, Inc. Sandag Ward Senior Consulting
Next Innovations Sandoz, Inc. Webber Advertising
NFO Research Schultz Ward Prentice Wells, Miller, Hanley & Wood
NFWBO SDR Inc. Wenger Corporation
Niche Ventures.com Search Institute West Publishing
Nightingale & Associates Seasonal Specialties Western Bank
Nora Leven Second Opinion Westwood Research Group
Norcraft, Inc. SEH, Inc William Mercer Advertising
North County Regional Medical Ctr Shandwick USA Wilson Learning
North Memorial Medical Center Sharon Mutter Field Sources Wireless Ronin Technologies
Northern States Power Simon & Schuster Publishing Women Quest
Northrup King Simply Retail Worldmark, Inc.
Northwestern National Life Snow Communications Yamamoto Moss
Nortronics, Inc. Software, Etc. Zimmerman Group
Norwest Banks, N.A. Southdale Center
Odyssey Consulting Spar/Burgoyne
One percent Club SPD
Options Research Spring Valley Farms
Opus Corporation Sprint Marketing Group
Orfield Associates Star Tribune
Outsell, Inc Sterling Executive Counselors
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Paper Magic Stratford Research
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Hong Kong
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Stillwater, MN
Memorex Telex
Dallas, TX
Memorex Telex
Worldwide
Larsen Design for
Digital Equipment Computers Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Idexx
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Wenger Corporation
Owatonna, MN
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Tokyo]apan
freshwater fish Marketing Company
Manitoba, Canada
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
Tokyo]apan
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GMCC, Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
1993:
Blue Chip Enterprise Award
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SAMPLE TABLES
Table Number: 1
Gender
GENDER AREA INCOME
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LESS THAN 510.000 TO 525,000 TO 540,000 TO 515,000 TO 5100,000 OR DON'T
!lASE MALE FEMALE AREA I AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 510.000 S24,999 539,999 S14.999 599.999 OVER KNOw
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IVIJ,O% 100,0% 100.0'l6 100.0% 100.0'l6 100,0% 100.0% 100,O'l6 100,O'l6 100.0'l6 100,0% 100,096 100.0% 100.096
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31,O'l6 100.0% .0\'6 35.396 42,9% 77.8% 23,1% 28.6l6 36.0\'6 3O.0'l6 37.5% 36.4l6 44.4% 50.0'l6
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Area
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BASE 400 148 252 204 56 36 104 28 100 80 &I 44 36 48
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51.0% 48.696 52.4% 100,O'l6 .0'l6 .0\'6 .0\'6 42.9% 44,O'l6 40.0\'6 68.03% 81.0396 55.6% 33.396
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SAMPLE TABLES
Table Number: 3
Queslion 1 (FACTOR 1)
Thinking of a scale from 1 to S. where 1 means not at all importanl and 5 means very importanl.
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BASE 400 143 252 204 56 36 104 Z8 100 80 64 44 36 4S
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MEAN 4,Z5 3,84 4.49 4,Z9 3.64 4.11 4,54 3.57 4.44 4.30 4.13 4.27 4.33 4.25
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100,0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100,0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100,0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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CODE 43,0% 56,8% 34.9% 35.3% 57.1% 66.7% 42,3% 14.3% 36.0% 45.0% 25.0% 54.5'l6 77.8'l6 58,396
COMMENT 8ll 16 72 56 8 0 24 4 24 12 24 12 4 8
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Table Number: 5 ,
Question 1
MEANS TABLE
GENDER AREA INCOME
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LESS THAlli S10,OOO TO S25.OOO TO S40,OOO TO S75,OOO TO SI00,ooo OR DON'T
flASE MALE FEMALE AREA \ AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 S\O.ooo S24,999 $39.999 S74.1'99 $99,999 OVER KNOW
l' ACTOR I MEAN .3,16 2.86 .3..3.3 3,27 2,64 .3,56 3.08 3.29 .3.34 2,95 .3.69 2.64 2.67 3.25
STOEV D.3 1.46 \,2\ 1.29 1.51 \.66 1.08 .90 1.38 1.29 \.\7 1.24 \.43 I..3S
fACTOR 2 MEAN 3,30 3,20 3.35 3.37 2.92 .3,56 3,24 3.43 3.2\ 3.\0 .3,94 2.9\ 3.50 3.05
STUEV 1..37 1.47 1.30 1.30 \.5\ \.66 US .92 \042 1.56 \.2\ 1.0\ 1..34 \040
FACTOR 3 MEAN 2.44 2,19 2,59 2.69 1.57 2,()() 2,55 2.57 2,50 2..45 2,94 1.82. 2.,56 2.,08
STOEV 1.40 1.44 1.36 1044 .9\ t.l4 1.40 .92 1.2.6 1.40 \,65 1.2\ 1.86 .96
FACTOR 4 MEAN 2,52 2,6.3 2..46 z.s2 1,9.3 2,56 2.25 3.2.9 2,65 2..15 3.00 2.2.0 2..33 2.25
STOEV 1.33 \,29 \,35 \.24 1.17 1.66 1.3\ .90 1.41 1.20 1.43 1.34 \.5\ .93
FACTOR 5 MEAN 4,21 3.76 4.48 4.37 3,64 4.22 4.\9 4,\4 4.32 . 4.25 4.31 3.9\ 3.78 4.42
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