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We want to hear from you about your priorities for economic development and what you think the City of Sandpoint should focus on in order to grow a more diverse, healthy, and vibrant economy. Your response to the survey will inform the priorities set forth in the Comprehensive Plan Update.

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Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement below (with 1 being not satisfied and 5 being very satisfied):

Sandpoint offers many great eating, drinking, and entertainment venues.
Response Percent Response Count
2 7.1% 1
3 7.1% 1
4 50.0% 7
5 35.7% 5
Sandpoint offers high-quality public spaces such as parks, plazas, and walkable shopping streets
Response Percent Response Count
2 14.3% 2
3 7.1% 1
4 35.7% 5
5 42.9% 6
Sandpoint offers high quality job opportunities in my occupation/profession.
Response Percent Response Count
1 21.4% 3
2 28.6% 4
3 28.6% 4
4 14.3% 2
5 7.1% 1
Sandpoint is a great environment for small business.
Response Percent Response Count
1 7.1% 1
2 14.3% 2
3 57.1% 8
4 14.3% 2
5 7.1% 1
Sandpoint offers adequate support and services for entrepreneurs and small business owners to startup and expand.
Response Percent Response Count
1 21.4% 3
2 14.3% 2
3 57.1% 8
5 7.1% 1
I have access to great education and job training opportunities nearby.
Response Percent Response Count
1 14.3% 2
2 28.6% 4
3 35.7% 5
Not applicable 21.4% 3
Housing in Sandpoint is affordable to people and families with a range of different incomes.
Response Percent Response Count
1 50.0% 7
2 21.4% 3
3 7.1% 1
4 7.1% 1
5 7.1% 1
Not applicable 7.1% 1
Existing transportation options in Sandpoint make it easy for me to get to work.
Response Percent Response Count
2 14.3% 2
3 7.1% 1
4 35.7% 5
5 21.4% 3
Not applicable 21.4% 3

Of the needs identified in the previous question we want to know which are the most important to you. Please select how important each action is for you (with 1 being not important and 5 being very important).

Increase the number of great eating, drinking, and entertainment places in Sandpoint
Response Percent Response Count
1 14.3% 2
2 14.3% 2
3 21.4% 3
4 35.7% 5
5 14.3% 2
Increase the number of high-quality public spaces, such as parks, plazas, or walkable shopping streets.
Response Percent Response Count
1 7.1% 1
2 21.4% 3
3 21.4% 3
4 14.3% 2
5 35.7% 5
Make it easier to find high quality job opportunities in my occupation/profession in Sandpoint.
Response Percent Response Count
1 14.3% 2
2 7.1% 1
3 21.4% 3
4 21.4% 3
5 28.6% 4
No opinion 7.1% 1
Improve opportunities for small businesses in Sandpoint
Response Percent Response Count
3 14.3% 2
4 35.7% 5
5 50.0% 7
Increase efforts to prevent displacement of small businesses in Sandpoint
Response Percent Response Count
1 7.1% 1
3 21.4% 3
4 35.7% 5
5 28.6% 4
No opinion 7.1% 1
Offer more services for entrepreneurs and small business owners to get established or expand in Sandpoint
Response Percent Response Count
2 7.1% 1
3 14.3% 2
4 35.7% 5
5 35.7% 5
Increase the education and job training opportunities in Sandpoint
Response Percent Response Count
2 7.1% 1
3 14.3% 2
4 35.7% 5
5 35.7% 5
No opinion 7.1% 1
Increase the diversity and affordability of housing options in Sandpoint
Response Percent Response Count
1 7.1% 1
3 7.1% 1
4 35.7% 5
5 50.0% 7

What types of products and services would you like to have available in Sandpoint?

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Skipped
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Where do you primarily shop?

Autos and automotive parts
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 53.8% 7
Other in Bonner County 23.1% 3
Outside Bonner County 23.1% 3
Online 7.7% 1
Not applicable 15.4% 2
Clothing
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 30.8% 4
Other in Bonner County 23.1% 3
Outside Bonner County 30.8% 4
Online 53.8% 7
Food/beverage stores
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 69.2% 9
Other in Bonner County 38.5% 5
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Garden and Nursery
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 23.1% 3
Other in Bonner County 53.8% 7
Not applicable 23.1% 3
Grocery
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 61.5% 8
Other in Bonner County 46.2% 6
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Home Improvement
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 7.7% 1
Other in Bonner County 76.9% 10
Outside Bonner County 15.4% 2
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Furniture and Appliances
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 7.7% 1
Other in Bonner County 38.5% 5
Outside Bonner County 30.8% 4
Online 7.7% 1
Not applicable 30.8% 4
Pharmacy
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 76.9% 10
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 15.4% 2
Electronics
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 7.7% 1
Other in Bonner County 23.1% 3
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Online 76.9% 10
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Jewelry
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 23.1% 3
Other in Bonner County 23.1% 3
Outside Bonner County 15.4% 2
Not applicable 38.5% 5
Sporting Goods
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 46.2% 6
Other in Bonner County 38.5% 5
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Online 15.4% 2
Not applicable 15.4% 2
Books
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 30.8% 4
Other in Bonner County 15.4% 2
Online 69.2% 9
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Other
Response Percent Response Count
Online 15.4% 2
Not applicable 7.7% 1

Where do you go to get the following services?

Automotive Repair
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 38.5% 5
Other in Bonner County 53.8% 7
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 15.4% 2
Banking/Financial services
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 76.9% 10
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Business services
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 76.9% 10
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Childcare
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 46.2% 6
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 46.2% 6
Dry Cleaner/tailor
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 38.5% 5
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 53.8% 7
Legal
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 69.2% 9
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 23.1% 3
Medical
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 84.6% 11
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Outside Bonner County 15.4% 2
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Dental
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 76.9% 10
Outside Bonner County 15.4% 2
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Restaurants
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 92.3% 12
Other in Bonner County 15.4% 2
Outside Bonner County 15.4% 2
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Coffee/tea shops
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 84.6% 11
Other in Bonner County 15.4% 2
Outside Bonner County 7.7% 1
Not applicable 7.7% 1
Personal
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 76.9% 10
Other in Bonner County 15.4% 2
Outside Bonner County 15.4% 2
Not applicable 15.4% 2
Other
Response Percent Response Count
Sandpoint 15.4% 2
Other in Bonner County 7.7% 1
Outside Bonner County 15.4% 2
Not applicable 7.7% 1

What are the biggest deterrents to shopping locally in Sandpoint for goods or services (choose as many as apply)?

Response Percent Response Count
Too expensive 33.3% 4
Not available 91.7% 11
Traffic 8.3% 1
Parking 41.7% 5
Other 8.3% 1

What would incentivize you to shop locally?

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Skipped
5

Is there any feedback you would like to share regarding economic development within the City of Sandpoint?

Answered
5
Skipped
9

Do you own a business in Sandpoint city limits? (pick one)?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 66.7% 8
I own a business in Bonner County but outside of Sandpoint city limits. 8.3% 1
I do not own a business. 25.0% 3

If you own a business, how many employees does your business employ, excluding yourself?

Average
3.11
Total
28.00
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9
Skipped
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If you own a business, which of the following best describes your business?

Response Percent Response Count
Restaurant/café/bar 11.1% 1
Professional Services 55.6% 5
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 22.2% 2
Other 11.1% 1

If you own or have owned a business in Sandpoint, please choose your level of agreement with the following statements (with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree).

Sandpoint is a good place to locate and manage a business.
Response Percent Response Count
2 33.3% 3
3 11.1% 1
4 33.3% 3
5 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 11.1% 1
Sandpoint is business friendly.
Response Percent Response Count
1 22.2% 2
2 11.1% 1
3 22.2% 2
4 22.2% 2
5 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 11.1% 1
It is easy to attract skilled workers to Sandpoint.
Response Percent Response Count
1 44.4% 4
2 11.1% 1
5 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 33.3% 3
It is easy to retain skilled workers in Sandpoint.
Response Percent Response Count
1 22.2% 2
2 22.2% 2
3 22.2% 2
5 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 22.2% 2
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a retail business.
Response Percent Response Count
1 11.1% 1
3 33.3% 3
Not Applicable 55.6% 5
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a professional service-oriented business.
Response Percent Response Count
2 33.3% 3
3 22.2% 2
4 11.1% 1
5 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 22.2% 2
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a manufacturing business.
Response Percent Response Count
3 11.1% 1
4 11.1% 1
5 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 66.7% 6
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a construction business.
Response Percent Response Count
2 11.1% 1
3 11.1% 1
4 22.2% 2
5 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 44.4% 4
There are plenty of affordable, quality housing options for my employees.
Response Percent Response Count
1 44.4% 4
2 11.1% 1
3 11.1% 1
4 11.1% 1
Not Applicable 22.2% 2

How can the City support local business owners?

Answered
5
Skipped
9

Using the numbered areas in the map above, identify where you live in Sandpoint. If you do not live in the Sandpoint city limits, please select the city or area in which you live:

Response Percent Response Count
Area 3 14.3% 2
Area 4 7.1% 1
Area 7 14.3% 2
Area 8 7.1% 1
Area 9 14.3% 2
Sagle 7.1% 1
Other Bonner County 28.6% 4
None of the above 7.1% 1

Tell us a little about your relationship with the City of Sandpoint. Check all that apply:

Response Percent Response Count
I work in Sandpoint 92.9% 13
I often visit Sandpoint 21.4% 3
I own property in Sandpoint 50.0% 7
I have a business interest or am looking to do business in Sandpoint 42.9% 6
Other 7.1% 1

What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
30-39 7.1% 1
40-49 92.9% 13

What is your annual household income?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than $25,000 7.7% 1
$35,000 - $49,999 7.7% 1
$50,000 - $74,999 7.7% 1
$75,000 - $99,999 30.8% 4
$100,000 or greater 46.2% 6

How many children under the age of 18 live at home?

Average
1.71
Total
24.00
Count
14
Skipped
0

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Part 1:  Vision

What is your vision for the future of Jobs and Economic Development in Sandpoint?

Choose at most 3 options

Part 2:  Goals and Policies

As the City works to update its comprehensive plan, we would like to know how our residents value the goals and policies established in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. 

A goal provides the community with direction. A goal is a desired ideal and a value to be sought.

A policy is a statement of principle or a course of action that guides governmental action and decision making.

In the following section, please rate how important the following goals and policies are to you.

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Support existing manufacturing businesses as providers of jobs with living wage and benefits.
Encourage localism and innovative techniques to increase circulating dollars within the Sandpoint economy.
Attract industries that provide jobs for graduates of higher educational programs and vocational-technical schools.
Encourage the development of clean technologies.
Encourage arts and environmental related employment.
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No Opinion
Be an active partner with local economic development agencies.
Improve transportation corridors to facilitate movement of goods into, out of, and through the region.
Improve transportation facilities and services to facilitate movement of people through the region.
Coordinate land use decisions with surrounding communities to limit commuting distance and redundant infrastructure.
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No Opinion
Encourage diversity of housing types as appropriate in land use districts.
Help reduce household transportation costs by allowing housing near jobs.
Facilitate public transportation and/or non-motorized transportation connections between jobs and neighborhoods.
Promote opportunities that employ Sandpoint residents in Sandpoint.
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No Opinion
Focus economic development resources primarily on priority projects. Focus on solving specific problems.
Encourage residential uses on the second story and above.
Collaborate with local business organizations and assist in providing the infrastructure to attract new economically diverse business in the Downtown.
Create a streetscape that encourages an active street life.
Make downtown a primary multimodal friendly destination.
Regularly update the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
Encourage preservation of historic buildings.
Retain high traffic downtown anchors.
Encourage first floor restaurants and diverse retail utilization.

Part 3

The following questions will help us understand your needs in the areas of employment, education, transportation, and housing are met in Sandpoint. 

If not employed, skip to section 4.

Part 4

Economic development priorities

Choose at most 3 options
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Sandpoint offers many great eating, drinking, and entertainment venues.
Sandpoint offers high-quality public spaces such as parks, plazas, and walkable shopping streets
Sandpoint offers high quality job opportunities in my occupation/profession.
Sandpoint is a great environment for small business.
Sandpoint offers adequate support and services for entrepreneurs and small business owners to startup and expand.
I have access to great education and job training opportunities nearby.
Housing in Sandpoint is affordable to people and families with a range of different incomes.
Existing transportation options in Sandpoint make it easy for me to get to work.
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5
No opinion
Increase the number of great eating, drinking, and entertainment places in Sandpoint
Increase the number of high-quality public spaces, such as parks, plazas, or walkable shopping streets.
Make it easier to find high quality job opportunities in my occupation/profession in Sandpoint.
Improve opportunities for small businesses in Sandpoint
Increase efforts to prevent displacement of small businesses in Sandpoint
Offer more services for entrepreneurs and small business owners to get established or expand in Sandpoint
Increase the education and job training opportunities in Sandpoint
Increase the diversity and affordability of housing options in Sandpoint
Sandpoint
Other in Bonner County
Outside Bonner County
Online
Not applicable
Autos and automotive parts
Clothing
Food/beverage stores
Garden and Nursery
Grocery
Home Improvement
Furniture and Appliances
Pharmacy
Electronics
Jewelry
Sporting Goods
Books
Other
Sandpoint
Other in Bonner County
Outside Bonner County
Not applicable
Automotive Repair
Banking/Financial services
Business services
Childcare
Dry Cleaner/tailor
Legal
Medical
Dental
Restaurants
Coffee/tea shops
Personal
Other

Part 5

This section is for business owners to provide information about the ability to conduct business in Sandpoint.

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Sandpoint is a good place to locate and manage a business.
Sandpoint is business friendly.
It is easy to attract skilled workers to Sandpoint.
It is easy to retain skilled workers in Sandpoint.
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a retail business.
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a professional service-oriented business.
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a manufacturing business.
Sandpoint is a good place to establish and maintain a construction business.
There are plenty of affordable, quality housing options for my employees.

Part 6

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