Master Plan

2019

VILLAGE OF ROSCOMMON Roscommon County, Michigan 702 Lake St (PO Box 236) Roscommon, MI 48653 Plan Adoption: April 8, 2019 ROSCOMMON VILLAGE COUNCIL

Mike Miller, Village President Dan Fishel Dan Scow Brian Ludwig Heather Roemer Jan Deloge Maureen Ruddy

ROSCOMMON PLANNING COMMISSION

William Curnalia, Chairman Tim Legg Heather Roemer Kevin Wagner Bob Qualls

VILLAGE MANAGER Ron Alden

REDEVELOPMENT READY COMMUNITIES (RRC) STEERING COMMITTEE (ROXIE) Mark Walling, RRC Coordinator Diane Love-Suvada, Sawmill Executive Director Lacey Wilkerson, Village Administrative Assistant Mike Walker Mike Miller William Curnalia Heather Roemer

CONSULTANT 2019 NEMCOG (Northeast Michigan Council of Governments)

www.nemcog.org

Funding assistance provided by MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Photos: Roscommon DDA and NEMCOG Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction & History ...... 1-1 Preface ...... 1-1 Location ...... 1-1 History ...... 1-3

Chapter 2: Socio-Economic Characteristics...... 2-1 Population ...... 2-1 Age Distribution ...... 2-2 Household Characteristics ...... 2-3 Housing Characteristics ...... 2-3 School Enrollment & Educational Attainment ...... 2-5 Disability Status ...... 2-7 Income ...... 2-7 Poverty ...... 2-8 Labor Force ...... 2-9 Community to Work ...... 2-12 Jobs & Workers ...... 2-12 State Equalized Value ...... 2-15 Village of Roscommon Finances ...... 2-19 Crime & Traffic Crashes ...... 2-26

Chapter 3: Community Services & Facilities ...... 3-1 Village Government ...... 3-1 Downtown Development Authority ...... 3-2 Economic Development ...... 3-2 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal ...... 3-3 Utilities ...... 3-3 Postal Service ...... 3-3 Schools ...... 3-3 Libraries and Museums ...... 3-4 Medical Facilities ...... 3-4 Cemeteries ...... 3-4 Public Safety ...... 3-4 Transportation ...... 3-5 Recreation ...... 3-6 Festivals & Annual Events ...... 3-9 Service Organizations ...... 3-11 Local Churches...... 3-11

Chapter 4: Natural Resources ...... 4-1 Climate ...... 4-1 Geology ...... 4-1 Topography and Soils ...... 4-2 Water Resources ...... 4-4 Forests ...... 4-6 Surface Water Discharge Permits ...... 4-7 Sites of Environmental Contamination ...... 4-7

Chapter 5: Existing Land Use ...... 5-1 General Land Division Patterns ...... 5-1 Existing Land Use/Land Cover Characteristics ...... 5-1 Zoning Plan ...... 5-8

Chapter 6: Objectives & Strategies ...... 6-1 Planning Process ...... 6-1 Survey Results ...... 6-1 Goal ...... 6-3 Objectives and Implementation Strategies (Action Items) ...... 6-3 Focus Area 1: Government & Public Services ...... 6-4 Focus Area 2: Community Development ...... 6-5 Focus Area 3: Economic Development ...... 6-7 Focus Area 4: Residential Development ...... 6-10 Focus Area 5: Recreation, Natural Resources, Open Space & Environment ...... 6-11

Chapter 7: Future Land Use & Zoning Plan ...... 7-1 Introduction ...... 7-1 Future Land Use Categories ...... 7-2 Priority Redevelopment Areas ...... 7-3

Chapter 8: Adoption & Implementation ...... 8-1 Adoption ...... 8-1 Implementation ...... 8-1 Official Documentation ...... 8-4

Maps ...... Existing Land Use Map ...... 5-1 Future Land Use Map ...... 7-5 Zoning Map ...... 7-6

Chapter 1 Introduction & History

Chapter 1 Introduction & History

Preface

The purpose of this Master Plan is to provide a "blueprint'' for managing the land use and future growth of the Village of Roscommon to ensure that Roscommon retains the characteristics that are important to the entire community. This Master Plan includes maps and important information about the Village. The Master Plan provides the formal basis for land use and capital improvement decisions as well as the Village's regulatory devices and ordinances. The authority to develop this Master Plan is provided through the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, Public Act 33 of 2008, as amended.

A Master Plan is used to help guide future growth and development. It needs to be periodically evaluated and as necessary, updated to reflect significant changes in the Village, development trends, and the public's desire for change. Updating this plan as things change or goals are accomplished should not be regarded as a weakness in this plan or planning effort. A Master Plan is a "living" document that needs to be used and modified regularly.

Location

The Village of Roscommon, Michigan is a small community located in north central Roscommon County within Higgins Township (Figure 1-1). The Village, the county seat for Roscommon County, was incorporated in 1885. The Village of Roscommon encompasses approximately 1.6 square miles and is located three miles east of I-75 and 15 miles southeast of Grayling. Two major thoroughfares lead to Roscommon, M-18 and M-76. The beautiful Au Sable River is the main recreation attraction within the Village. Higgins Lake, one of the world's most beautiful lakes, is about eight miles west of the Village.

Figure 1-1

History

Though Roscommon County had been set off originally as Mikenauk County in 1840, it was changed by legislation in 1843. The name Roscommon is Irish, "Ros" meaning a "wooded promontory or pleasant place" and "Coman" the name of an Irish Saint who lived between 500 and 550 A.D. In 1843, State Representative Charles O'Malley, who was from Roscommon, Ireland and was instrumental in the organization of the County, initiated action to change Mikenauk County to Roscommon County.

The lumber prospects in Roscommon County and those surrounding it were very attractive. With the South Branch of the Au Sable River meeting the new track of the Jackson, Lansing, and Saginaw Railroad at 44 degrees, -30'N, 84 degrees- 36' W, it was an ideal place to establish a railroad station. Since this point was located in Roscommon County, it was designated Roscommon Station.

In 1875, Roscommon County was organized, and Roscommon Station was designated as the county seat. In 1876, George O. Robinson, a Detroit lawyer and businessman, drew up the plat for the Village of Roscommon. On January 4, 1882, Roscommon was incorporated as a village by the Board of Supervisors. As the railroad and lumbering operations reached new peaks of production, the Village became established and continued to grow. Roscommon seemed destined to a bright and prosperous future.

The busy Roscommon Station.

The tourism industry was the main attraction which brought Roscommon back to prosperity. In November, 1922, the businessmen of Roscommon formed the Board of Commerce. The purpose of the organization was to capitalize on the already present tourist trade. Roscommon began to draw attention as a major tourist destination. Even after the outbreak of the Second World War, holidays were profitable to the Village. The tourist industry had flourished between the end of the Depression years and the beginning of World War II.

July 5, 1920, typical 4th of July weekend crowd in Roscommon.

Lauren Dean established a canoe livery on the South Branch of the Au Sable River in 1947. It was the first in the area and was located one-half mile east of Roscommon. The beautiful canoe trip down the River attracted many tourists. Five canoe liveries would open in the years to come, forming the South Branch Canoe Livery Association in 1968.

By the dawn of the 1960s, the economy of the Village relied on tourism and management of natural resources, therefore, the railroad was expendable. The practice of arriving by the Michigan Central Railroad was obsolete after the improvement of highways and automobiles. The passing of the lumbering era diminished the need for rail transportation of freight, just as the promotion of the automobile curtailed the need of passenger service. The train discontinued passenger service in 1959. The depot was soon demolished at the direction of Albert Golnick, an employee of the Michigan Central Railroad Company.

The first home of the Roscommon State Bank as it is about to open for business in May 1907 on the north side of Lake Street between Fifth Street and the railroad tracks.

Chapter 2 Socio-Economics

Chapter 2 Socio-Economic Characteristics

An important step in understanding the future needs of a Table 2-1 community is an analysis of population, housing, income, Roscommon Historic Population education, and employment characteristics. The following Levels chapter contains socio-economic data for Roscommon. Percent

Year Population Change Population 1920 357 The 2016 American Community Survey lists the Village of 1930 412 15.4% Roscommon's population at 1,120. Table 2-2 shows a very small 1940 619 50.2% population decrease between 2000 and 2016. For comparison, 1950 877 41.7% AuSable, Denton, Gerrish, Higgins, Lake, Lyon, Markey, Nester 1960 867 −1.1% and Richfield Townships, and Roscommon County all showed 1970 810 −6.6% population loses between 2000 and 2016. Two nearby townships 1980 in Crawford County (shown in table for comparison) showed 834 3.0% some population gain during the same time period. Historic 1990 858 2.9% population levels show there were periods of significant 2000 1,133 32.1% population growth during the decades of the 30’s, 40’s and 90’s. 2010 1,075 −5.1% A fact important to note, the US Census Bureau reports that 15% 2016 1,120 4.2% of the population is living in group quarters, which includes Source: 2016 American Community Survey nursing homes, group housing and jails. 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)

Table 2-2 Population for Village of Roscommon, Roscommon Co & Municipalities Numeric 2000 2010 2016 % Change Municipality Change Population Population Population (2000-2016) (2000-2016) Village of Roscommon 1,133 1,075 1,120 -1.2% -13 AuSable Township 281 255 261 -7.1% -20 Backus Township 350 330 356 1.7% 6 Denton Township 5,817 5,557 5,392 -7.3% -425 Gerrish Township 3,072 2,993 2,943 -4.2% -129 Higgins Township* 2,061 1,932 2,049 -0.6% -12 Lake Township 1,351 1,215 1,172 -13.3% -179 Lyon Township 1,462 1,370 1,161 -20.6% -301 Markey Township 2,424 2,360 2,363 -2.5% -61 Nester Township 263 295 248 -5.7% -15 Richfield Township 4,139 3,731 3,639 -12.1% -500 Roscommon Township 4,249 4,411 4,316 1.6% 67 Roscommon County 25,469 24,449 23,900 -6.2% -1,569 Beaver Creek Township 1,486 1,736 1,649 11.0% 163 South Branch Township 1,842 2,007 1,900 3.2% 58 Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) *Includes Village of Roscommon

Seasonal Population In 2016, the American Community Survey reported that there were 523 homes in the Village of Roscommon. Of these, 36 homes classified as seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. A rough estimate of the number of seasonal residents can be calculated by multiplying the number of seasonal housing units (36) by the village’s average household size (2.29), for a total of 82 persons. This figure does not include those seasonal visitors or tourists staying in area motels, campground, etc. It is beyond the scope of this plan to obtain accurate count of the number of the tourists who annually visit the area.

Age Distribution

Roscommon’s median age in 2016 was 35.5 years as compared to 39.5 years for the State as a whole. The Village’s median age is much lower than Roscommon County (54.9). The median age increased between 2000 and 2016 for most communities in northeast Michigan, however the Village was an exception as the median age decreased by 3.3 years. 32.9% of the total population is under nineteen years of age while 15.1% is 65 years and over. Table 2-3 illustrates age groups and median ages for the Village, Roscommon County, and the State of Michigan. As noted, the Village’s age distribution is more like the State than Roscommon County. However, the percentage of the school-aged children is much higher than the State; while the percent of the population at college age is somewhat lower than the State of Michigan. Figure 2-1 compares age groups of the Village, County, and State.

Table 2-3 Age Distribution By Municipality For Roscommon County - 2016 65 < 5 5-19 20-24 25-44 45-64 Median % % % % % Yrs. & % Yrs. Yrs. Yrs. Yrs. Yrs. Age > Village of 58 5.2 310 27.7 48 4.3 279 24.9 253 22.6 169 15.1 35.5 Roscommon Roscommon 837 3.5 3,203 13.4 956 4.0 3,776 15.8 8,007 33.5 7,074 29.6 54.9 County

Michigan 5.8 19.5 7.3 24.2 27.8 15.4 39.5

Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)

Figure 2-1: Age Distribution 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

Percent of Population of Percent 0 < 5 Yrs. 5-19 Yrs. 20-24 Yrs. 25-44 Yrs. 45-64 Yrs. 65 Yrs. & > Village of Roscommon Roscommon Co. Michigan

Household Characteristics

Table 2-4 presents information on household characteristics gathered in the 2016 American Community Survey. Information includes total number of households, average household size, householder living alone, households with one or more people under the age of 18, and households with an individual 65 years & older. According to the 2016 American Community Survey, of the 419 households in Roscommon, 165 were reported as householders living alone. There were 162 households with one or more people under the age of 18 and 131 households with someone 65 years or older. The average household size is 2.29 as compared to Michigan where the average household size is 2.51

Table 2-4 Village of Roscommon and Roscommon County: Household Characteristics - 2016 Households Households w/ Avg. Household Total with 1 or 1 or more MUNICIPALITY Household er Living Households more people people Size Alone under 18 yrs 60 yrs. & older Village of 419 2.29 39.4% 38.7% 31.3% Roscommon Roscommon 11,344 2.08 33.5% 18.2% 55.3% County Michigan 3,860,394 2.51 29.1% 29.8% 38.4%

Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)

Housing Characteristics Table 2-5 A majority of the housing units (66.7%) are single family, detached Age of Structure structures. The remaining housing units are classified as multi-family Year Built Percent structures or apartment complexes. 79.5% of the housing units in the 2014 or later 0 Village were constructed prior to 1980, with 27.7% having been 2010 – 2013 0 constructed prior to 1950. Older housing stock (40 years and older) 2000 – 2009 4.8 generally requires upgrades and renovations. The median home 1990 -1999 4.0 value for housing units in the Village of Roscommon was listed as 1980 – 1989 11.7 $58,100 in the 2016 American Community Survey. 1970 – 1979 17.4 1960 – 1969 10.1 Of the 523 housing units reported in the Village of Roscommon by 1950 – 1959 24.3 the 2016 American Community Survey, 419 (80.1%) were occupied 1940 – 1949 13.4 and 104 (19.9%) were vacant. Of the occupied units, 184 (43.9%) 1939 or earlier 14.3 were owner-occupied and 235 (56.1%) were rentals. Of the 104 Source: US Census Bureau vacant units, 36 (34.6%) were classified as “seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.” The 2010 Census showed a similar breakdown with slightly more owner-occupied units (52.2% owner-occupied and 47.8% renter-occupied).

Table 2-6 Housing Counts and Occupancy Status 2016 Area Name Percent * Percent Total Occupied Vacant Seasonal Vacant Seasonal Village of Roscommon 523 419 104 19.9 36 6.9 AuSable Township 226 119 107 47.4 87 32.7 Backus Township 304 156 148 48.7 123 40.7 Denton Township 5,327 2,852 2,475 46.5 2,121 39.8 Gerrish Township 3,588 1,408 2,180 60.8 2,155 60.1 Higgins Township† 1,241 837 404 32.6 295 23.8 Lake Township 1,728 568 1,160 67.1 1,095 63.4 Lyon Township 2,246 560 1,686 75.1 1,608 71.6 Markey Township 2,754 1,152 1,602 58.2 1,381 50.2 Nester Township 392 111 281 71.7 263 67.1 Richfield Township 3,640 1,727 1,913 52.6 1,684 46.3 Roscommon Township 2,924 1,854 1,070 36.6 882 30.2 Roscommon County 24,370 11,344 13,026 53.5 11,694 48.0 * Percent of total housing Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) †Includes Village of Roscommon

School Enrollment and Educational Attainment

According to the American Community Survey, of the 703 Village residents 25 years and older, 217 were high school graduates, while 60 had attended school into the 9th-12th grade with no diploma and 20 had completed less than the 9th grade. Two hundred and forty-five (245) had attended some college with no degree, 70 had Associate's degrees, 76 had earned a Bachelor's degree, and 15 had earned a graduate or professional degree. The percent of people with a bachelor’s degree or higher within the Village and the County is significantly lower than the State as a whole (Table 2-7 and Figure 2-2). Table 2-7 Educational Attainment Village of Roscommon State of Michigan Roscommon County Population 25 years and over 703 18,885 6,682,881 Less than 9th grade education 20 489 209,210 9th – 12th grade, no diploma 60 1,711 467,257 High school graduate 217 7,551 1,978,662 Some college, no degree 245 4,875 1,587,525 Associate degree 70 1,627 608,429 Bachelor’s degree 76 1,592 1,117,697 Graduate or professional 15 1,040 714,101 degree Percent high school graduate or 88.6 88.4 89.9 higher Percent bachelor's degree or 12.9 13.9 27.4 higher Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)

Figure 2-2: Educational Attainment 45 40 35 Village of Roscommon 30 Roscommon County 25 State of Michigan 20 15 10 5

Percent of Population of Percent 0 Less than 9th 9th – 12th High school Some college, Associate Bachelor’s Graduate or grade grade, no graduate no degree degree degree professional education diploma degree

School Enrollment Table 2-8 In the 2017-2018 school year there were 963 Student Enrollment by Grade 2017-2018 students enrolled in the Roscommon Area Public Schools. Of these 963 students, 582 were Grade Number of Students classified as economically disadvantaged and Kindergarten 61 133 were identified as having a disability. Table 1st Grade 57 2-9 shows a steady decline in number of 2nd Grade 56 students attending school at the Roscommon 3rd Grade 77 Area Schools over the last eight years. From 4th Grade 73 1,455 students in 2010-2011 to 963 in the 2017- 5th Grade 67 2018 school year, there is a loss of 492 students 6th Grade 80 at a 34% decline. 7th Grade 70 Table 2-9 8th Grade 92 Roscommon Area Schools 9th Grade 80 Student Enrollment by Year 10th Grade 101 School Year Enrollment 11th Grade 76 2017-2018 963 12th Grade 72 2016-2017 1,028 Source: mischooldata.org

2015-2016 1,034

2014-2015 1,101 2013-2014 1,155 2012-2013 1,174 2011-2012 1,403 2010-2011 1,455 Source: mischooldata.org

Table 2-10 Roscommon County Disability Status of Civilian Non-Institutionalized Persons % of % of % of % of % Disabled Disabled LOCAL UNIT Disabled Disabled Disabled persons under 5 5-17 Years 18-64 Years 65+ Years Years Village of 30.0 12.1 20.6 58.0 20.1 Roscommon Roscommon 26.5 0.8 14.3 52.1 41.4 County

Michigan 14.2 0.9 6.4 53.9 38.1

Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau)

Disability Status

Data shown on Table 2-10 provides data from the 2016 American Community Survey and gives an indication of disabled people residing in the Village of Roscommon, Roscommon County and Michigan. Persons with disabilities include those with a hearing difficulty, a vision difficulty, a cognitive difficulty, an ambulatory difficulty, a self-care difficulty, and an independent living difficulty. The percent population of persons with disabilities is somewhat higher for the Village of Roscommon and Roscommon County than Michigan as a whole. Note that there is a fairly high margin of error listed for this dataset on the US Census website.

Income

According to the American Community Survey data showing income for the past 12 months, the Village of Roscommon’s median household income is $29,798, nearly $6,000 lower than the County and $21,000 lower than the State income levels. The same pattern can be found for median family income and per capita income. See Table 2-11.

Table 2-11 Income for Village of Roscommon, Roscommon County & State Village of Roscommon Michigan Roscommon County

Median Household Income $29,798 $35,959 $50,803 Median Family Income $31,250 $42,912 $63,958

Per Capita Income $12,677 $21,807 $27,549 Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau

Table 2-12 shows a breakdown of income sources within Village of Roscommon, Roscommon County and the State of Michigan from the American Community Survey. The estimates show, within the Village, 59.7% received earnings from employment, 33.7% received Social Security income, and 15% received retirement income. The lower percentage of people receiving income from employment as compared to the State relates to the population structure previously discussed.

While the percentage of people getting social security income is comparable to the State of Michigan, the percentage of people also getting retirement income is lower than Roscommon County and Michigan. This fact helps explain the lower median household income and per capita income levels in the Village as compared to the state as a whole. The percentage of the population getting Supplemental Security Income, cash assistance and food stamps/SNAP is considerably higher than Roscommon County and State levels.

Table 2-12 Income Sources in Village of Roscommon, Crawford County and Michigan Village of Roscommon Income Sources Michigan Roscommon County Subject Estimate Percent Estimate Percent Estimate Percent With earnings 250 59.7% 6,044 53.9% 2,850,704 73.8% Mean earnings $30,716 $41,177 $71,098 With Social Security 141 33.7% 6,211 54.8% 1,310,710 34.0% Mean Social Security income $14,967 $19,623 $19,108 With retirement income 63 15.0% 3,978 35.1% 875,006 22.7% Mean retirement income $20,827 $21,813 $22,219 With Supplemental Security 91 21.7% 977 8.6% 243,525 6.3% Income Mean Supplemental Security Income $8,964 $9,529 $9,864 With cash public assistance 75 17.9% 347 3.1% 120,970 3.1% income Mean cash public assistance income $4,047 $3,341 $2,812 With Food Stamp/SNAP benefits 221 52.7% 2,334 20.6% 614,603 15.9% in the past 12 months Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau

Poverty

Information from the American Community Survey shows poverty rates, based on income levels for the past 12 months in the Village of Roscommon, Roscommon County and Michigan (Table 2-13). The percent of families, individuals and individuals 65 years and over living in poverty is considerably higher in the Village than in Roscommon County and Michigan.

Table 2-13 Poverty Rates: Village of Roscommon, Roscommon County and Michigan Village of Roscommon Michigan Roscommon County Families 44.4% 14.3% 11.5% Families w/ female head of 52.5% 38.5% 32.9% household Individuals 50.1% 19.7% 16.3% Individuals 65 years and over 20.9% 7.9% 8.1% Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau

Labor Force

Employment and Unemployment The civilian labor force is defined as all civilian individuals over age 16 who are employed or actively seeking employment. Labor force numbers can change rather quickly in response to economic conditions. During prolonged periods of unemployment, unsuccessful job seekers can drop out of the work force by going back to school, leaving the area in search of work elsewhere or by stopping the search for work.

Table 2-14 presents information on labor force, employment and unemployment for Roscommon County from 2006 to 2017. Unemployment rates experienced a significant increase in 2009 as a result of the recession in 2008. The jobless rate peaked in 2010 at 16.6% and has dropped to 8.9% in 2017, still high compared to the State of Michigan and US. Additionally, the number of persons in the labor force and employed began to fall in 2007. The economic downturn continued to feed this trend. Even though unemployment rates are lower than in 2006, the civilian labor force has not returned to 2006 levels. Unemployment rates in Roscommon County generally mirror those in the State and U.S., however, they are consistently at a higher level (Figure 2-3).

Table 2-14

Employment Information Roscommon County 2006 - 2017

Civilian Number Number Unemployment Year Labor Employed Unemployed Rate Force

2017 7957 7248 709 8.9

2016 7864 7197 667 8.5

2015 7794 7090 704 9.0 2014 7942 7032 910 11.5 2013 8077 6957 1120 13.9 2012 8101 7012 1089 13.4 2011 8383 7143 1240 14.8 2010 8652 7212 1440 16.6 2009 10,053 8536 1517 15.1 2008 10,206 9096 1110 10.9 2007 10,473 9444 1029 9.8 2006 10,950 9907 1043 9.5 Source: Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives

Figure 2-3: Unemployment Rates 2006-2017 18 16 14 12 10 8 6

4 Percent Unemployed Percent 2 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Year Roscommon County Michigan U.S.

Employment Sectors and Wages The largest employment sectors within the Village are manufacturing, services, retail trade, and public administration. As can be seen in Table 2-15, manufacturing accounts for 27.4% of the employment opportunities in Roscommon. Construction, mining, transportation and communications, wholesale trade, and finance, insurance and real estate accounted for much lower percentages of the wage and salary employment.

Table 2-15 Total Employees by Major Employment Type Village of Roscommon Category Roscommon County Total Percent Total Percent

Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing (SIC Range 01-09) 10 1.0 % 104 1.4%

Mining (SIC 10-14) 24 2.3% 40 0.5%

Construction (SIC 15-17) 11 1.1% 304 4.1%

Manufacturing (SIC 20-39) 285 27.4% 508 6.9%

Transportation and Communications (SIC 40-49) 19 1.8% 282 3.8%

Wholesale Trade (SIC 50-51) 1 0.1% 172 2.3%

Retail Trade (SIC 52-59) 200 19.2% 2,010 27.3%

Finance, Insurance And Real Estate (SIC 60-69) 37 3.6% 378 5.1%

Services (SIC 70-89) 276 26.6% 2,824 38.3

Public Administration (SIC 90-98) 179 17.2% 734 10.0%

Unclassified (SIC 99) 1 0.1% 17 0.2% Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau

The State of Michigan Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (Table 2-16) reports that retail trade makes up the largest number of establishments in Roscommon County (and the greatest number of employees). Workers with the category of “federal government” and “state government” bring home the highest average weekly wages. “Transportation and Warehousing” ranks third.

Table 2-16 Employment & Wages for Roscommon County (2016) Number of Avg Avg Weekly Industry Establishments Employment Wages Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting ** ** ** Mining 3 * * Utilities ** ** ** Construction 65 219 $688 Manufacturing ** ** ** Wholesale trade 15 52 $739 Retail trade 95 1,248 $525 Transportation and warehousing 8 45 $822 Information 7 38 $752 Finance and insurance 27 136 $674 Real estate and rental and leasing 20 78 $533 Professional and technical services 25 55 $643 Administrative and waste services 13 52 $454 Educational services ** ** ** Health care and social assistance 39 588 $591

Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 98 $509 Accommodation and food services 68 830 $257 Other services, except public administration 55 142 $476 Unclassified 5 12 $673 Federal government 6 28 $969 State government 11 191 $968 Local government 29 1,034 $663 Source: Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages – 4th Quarter 2016 *Data suppressed. **Data was not included in database.

Commuting to Work

The vast majority of residents of the Village of Roscommon drive alone to work (Table 2-17). According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 12.5% of workers car pooled to work; a higher percentage attributed to larger employers in nearby communities like Grayling and Gaylord. The mean travel time to job was 16.8 minutes which shows many individuals travel outside the Village for work.

Table 2-17 Village of Roscommon Work Commute Mode of Transportation Number Percent Drove Alone 220 85.6% Carpooled 32 12.5% Walked 3 1.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% Taxicab, Motorcycle, or Other Means 2 0.8% Worked At Home 0 0.0% Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates U.S. Bureau of the Census

Jobs & Workers in Roscommon – Detailed Tables

The following tables show a detailed breakdown of jobs and workers within the Village of Roscommon. Table 2-18 shows how the jobs within the Village are broken down in terms of age and earnings. Table 2- 19 shows job inflow and outflow within the Village. It should be noted that only 52 people both live and are employed within the Village. 264 people live in the Village and work outside of that area. 673 people live outside the Village but work within it. Table 2-20 shows where workers are living that are employed in the Village while Table 2-21 shows where Village residents are working.

Table 2-18 Count Share Jobs in Village of Roscommon (2015) Total Jobs 725 100.0% Jobs by Worker Age Age 29 or younger 141 19.4% Age 30 to 54 408 56.3% Age 55 or older 176 24.3%

Jobs by Earnings $1,250 per month or less 222 30.6% $1,251 to $3,333 per month 316 43.6% More than $3,333 per month 187 25.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau “On the Map”

Table 2-19 Count Share Job Inflow/Outflow in Village of Roscommon (2015) Employed in Village of Roscommon 725 100.0% Living in Village of Roscommon 316 43.6% Net Job Inflow (+) or Outflow (-) 409 + In-Area Labor Force Efficiency Living in Village of Roscommon 316 100.0% Living and Employed in Village of Roscommon 52 16.5% Living in Village of Roscommon but Employed Outside 264 83.5% In-Area Employment Efficiency Employed in Village of Roscommon 725 100.0% Employed and Living in Village of Roscommon 52 7.2% Employed in Village of Roscommon but Living Outside 673 92.8% Outflow Job Characteristics External Jobs Filled by Residents 264 100.0% Workers Aged 29 or younger 67 25.4% Workers Aged 30 to 54 145 54.9% Workers Aged 55 or older 52 19.7% Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less 76 28.8% Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month 90 34.1% Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month 98 37.1% Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class 43 16.3% Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class 64 24.2% Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class 157 59.5% Inflow Job Characteristics Internal Jobs Filled by Outside Workers 673 100.0% Workers Aged 29 or younger 126 18.7% Workers Aged 30 to 54 386 57.4% Workers Aged 55 or older 161 23.9% Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less 201 29.9% Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month 294 43.7% Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month 178 26.4%

Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class 47 7.0% Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class 72 10.7% Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class 554 82.3% Interior Flow Job Characteristics Internal Jobs Filled by Residents 52 100.0% Workers Aged 29 or younger 15 28.8% Workers Aged 30 to 54 22 42.3% Workers Aged 55 or older 15 28.8% Workers Earning $1,250 per month or less 21 40.4% Workers Earning $1,251 to $3,333 per month 22 42.3% Workers Earning More than $3,333 per month 9 17.3% Workers in the "Goods Producing" Industry Class 2 3.8% Workers in the "Trade, Transportation, and Utilities" Industry Class 4 7.7% Workers in the "All Other Services" Industry Class 46 88.5% Source: US Census Bureau “On the Map”

Table 2-20

Where Workers Live Who are Employed in Village of Roscommon (2015) Count Share Total Jobs 725 100.0% Roscommon, MI 52 7.2% Houghton Lake CDP, MI 31 4.3% St. Helen CDP, MI 30 4.1% Prudenville CDP, MI 9 1.2% Grand Rapids, MI 7 1.0% Gaylord, MI 5 0.7% Grayling, MI 5 0.7% Mio CDP, MI 5 0.7% Mount Pleasant, MI 4 0.6% Alma, MI 2 0.3% All Other Locations 575 79.3% Source: US Census Bureau “On the Map”

Table 2-21 Where Workers are Employed Who Live in Village of Roscommon (2015) Count Share Total Jobs 316 100.0% Roscommon, MI 52 16.5% Houghton Lake CDP, MI 15 4.7% Grayling, MI 9 2.8% Midland, MI 6 1.9% Lansing, MI 5 1.6% Saginaw, MI 5 1.6% Bay City, MI 4 1.3% Mount Pleasant, MI 4 1.3% Prudenville CDP, MI 4 1.3% Southfield, MI 4 1.3% All Other Locations 208 65.8% Source: US Census Bureau “On the Map”

State Equalized Value

By analysis of the State Equalized Value (SEV), characteristics of property values can be obtained (broken down by townships). As shown by Table 2-22 and Figure 2-4 (1-5), Higgins Township’s residential SEV decreased in 2015 and 2018 and increased in 2016 and 2017. Commercial SEV has fluctuated slightly but has remained generally around the same values. Higgins Township’s Industrial SEV has steadily fallen since 2014 but increased slightly in 2018. Personal property has fluctuated but is currently back at 2014 levels. Overall SEV has fluctuated between the years as well and is also currently comparable to 2014 levels. Table 2-23 and Figure 2-5 show overall SEV in the Townships located in Roscommon County.

Table 2-22 Higgins Township Assessed Value: 2014-2018

Personal Real + Personal Year Agricultural Residential Commercial Industrial Property Property

$ $ $ $ $ $ 2018 0 36,600,200 13,737,700 1,339,200 7,064,800 58,741,900 2017 0 37,733,700 14,033,700 1,288,300 6,644,200 59,699,900 2016 0 35,721,100 13,686,300 1,322,500 6,955,530 57,685,430 2015 0 33,952,100 13,869,500 1,506,500 9,134,350 58,462,450 2014 0 34,317,300 14,012,800 1,532,500 7,143,510 57,006,110 Source: Michigan Department of Treasury

Figure 2-4 (1-5)

Residential SEV Commercial SEV Higgins Twp. Higgins Twp. $39,000,000.00 $14,100,000.00

$38,000,000.00 $14,000,000.00 $37,000,000.00 $13,900,000.00 $36,000,000.00 $13,800,000.00 $35,000,000.00 $13,700,000.00 $34,000,000.00 $33,000,000.00 $13,600,000.00

$32,000,000.00 $13,500,000.00 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Industrial SEV Personal Property Higgins Twp. SEV $1,600,000.00 Higgins Twp. $1,550,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $10,000,000.00 $1,450,000.00 $8,000,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $6,000,000.00 $1,350,000.00 $1,300,000.00 $4,000,000.00 $1,250,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,150,000.00 $0.00 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Real + Personal

Property Higgins Twp.

$60,000,000.00

$59,000,000.00

$58,000,000.00 $57,000,000.00

$56,000,000.00

$55,000,000.00

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Table 2-23 Roscommon County Assessed Value: 2014-2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 $ $ $ $ $ AuSable Twp 14,784,501 13,385,848 13,179,182 12,844,142 13,112,100 Backus Twp 16,572,790 16,634,574 16,882,333 18,666,900 19,624,900 Denton Twp 267,996,200 273,669,100 283,419,800 287,970,700 294,561,200 Gerrish Twp 337,184,000 338,816,700 349,904,400 352,247,900 358,615,700 Higgins Twp 57,006,110 58,462,450 57,685,430 59,699,900 58,741,900 Lake Twp 121,425,850 130,910,000 133,719,100 132,360,138 135,717,400 Lyon Twp 155,336,600 156,970,981 158,244,695 157,255,200 164,220,400 Markey Twp 125,226,400 135,569,118 139,994,700 137,897,775 142,154,380 Nester Twp 40,852,100 39,858,300 40,585,600 44,990,800 43,627,800 Richfield Twp 129,584,893 127,016,123 133,968,955 138,331,200 142,475,300 Roscommon Twp 151,331,100 153,200,600 151,928,700 158,018,100 161,306,800 Source: Michigan Department of Treasury

Figure 2-5 Townships in Roscommon County SEV 2014-2018 $400,000,000.00 AuSable

$350,000,000.00 Backus

$300,000,000.00 Denton Gerrish $250,000,000.00 Higgins $200,000,000.00 Lake

$150,000,000.00 Lyon

Markey $100,000,000.00 Nester $50,000,000.00 Richfield

$0.00 Roscommon 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Village of Roscommon Finances

Munetrix (www.munetrix.com) is an online system which displays fiscal data for local units of government in order to provide transparency and an understanding of local unit finances to the public. The Munetrix "Stress Meter" provides an overview of Indicator Scores used to calculate the financial stress of a municipality. The Indicator Score gives an overall picture of the soundness of local governments, the trend of stability over time, and allows the identification of local units that are most in need of help. Scores are generated based on the criteria of population growth, real taxable value growth, large real taxable value growth, general fund expenditures as a percent of taxable value, general fund operating deficit, prior general fund operating deficit, size of general fund balance, fund deficits in current or previous year, and general long-term debt as a percent of taxable value. The lower the number the more fiscally sound a local unit is determined to be. Figure 2-6 shows the indicator scores for all municipalities in Northeast Michigan (the region covered by the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments – the sponsor of the Munetrix data). The graph shows a trend of more moderate regional fiscal stress in 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2015 but most municipalities remain in the Fiscally Neutral category throughout. Figure 2-7 shows the indicator scores for municipalities within Roscommon County. As can be seen, most municipalities in Roscommon County are in extremely low fiscal stress, but a small percentage had a relatively higher stress level in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Table 2-24 shows that the Village of Roscommon has maintained a low fiscal stress score.

Munetrix Stress Meter

Figure 2-6

Figure 2-7

Table 2-24 Financial Health Overview – Village of Roscommon Long Indicator Fund Taxable Year Population Revenues Expenditures Term Score Balance Value Debt 2017 2 1,053 $478,023 $257,133 $872,029 $0 $23,590,191 2016 2 1,054 $447,184 $400,414 $654,124 $0 $23,466,464 2015 1,069 $344,719 $377,326 $610,401 $24,412,128 2014 1 1,075 $472,810 $308,523 $647,343 $2,761 $23,861,769 2013 2 1,063 $323,411 $281,697 $468,936 $4,813 $24,177,623 2012 1,072 $336,291 $332,952 $424,379 $24,283,387 2011 1 1,077 $306,807 $306,358 $413,880 $5,376 $25,232,805 2010 1 1,084 $305,796 $286,884 $392,932 $0 $26,743,547 2009 1 1,043 $305,796 $499,087 $392,932 $22,461 $26,525,144 2008 2 1,059 $537,489 $499,087 $391,452 $20,732 $25,831,601

2007 1,078 $404,629 $375,585 $353,050 $51,360 $25,603,551 2006 1,133 $433,108 $495,670 $324,006 $81,184 $26,020,021

Source: Munetrix LLC 2018

Revenues & Expenditures Revenue is generated from tax dollars received from residents and businesses which are generated from the millage rate multiplied by property valuations. Revenue is also generated from other sources such as State and Federal grants, permits, and fees. Figure 2-8 shows the sources of revenue for the Village of Roscommon. The largest sources of revenue are “property taxes”, “State contributions” and “State revenue sharing”. Figure 2-9 shows where expenses are incurred. The categories where the most funds are expended are “general government”, “public works”, and “other”. More recently, the “other” category has diminished and the “capital outlay and special items” category has increased. Figures 2-10 through 2-16 give an indication of the financial health of the Village. Figure 2-10 shows Roscommon’s available reserves as a percent of total expenditures well above the indicator trigger of fiscal distress. Figure 2-11 shows that expenditures are consistently lower than revenues resulting in an increasing fund equity. Figure 2-12 assesses Roscommon’s public sector relative to its tax base. A low score means that a unit’s public sector is small relative to its tax base. Roscommon consistently scores low which means that there isn’t a need to cut expenditures. Figure 2-13 shows the change in taxable value throughout the years. Roscommon’s taxable value has fluctuated somewhat but is above the indicator trigger in 2017. Figure 2-14 indicates that Roscommon does not have a general fund operating deficit. Figure 2-15 shows the general fund balance as a percent of fund revenues which has grown steadily each year. Figure 2-16

shows long term debt as a percent of taxable value. Roscommon’s long term debt is well below the indicator trigger of fiscal distress (note – 2012 and 2015 data is missing from the Munetrix records, however the trend shows that these two years are also well below the indicator trigger). Overall, the financial records show that Roscommon is in good fiscal health.

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Crime and Traffic Crashes

Data related to crime and traffic crashes is also tracked through the online Munetrix system. Date from Figure 2-17 indicates that crime rates have dropped in recent years with crimes against persons being the least common type of crime in the Village. Figure 2-18 shows that most crashes within the Village are non-injury crashes.

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Chapter 3 Community Services & Facilities

Chapter 3 Community Services and Facilities

This chapter will explore the location and extent of existing services. Services are provided in many ways by public or quasi-public agencies or by private enterprise. Each service provider makes the service available to the best of its capabilities. The resulting service levels determine the capacity of a given location to attract various types of land development.

Village Government

Village Council The Village Council governs and conducts the business of the Village of Roscommon. The Council may appoint additional committees and hire staff as deemed necessary. The Village Treasurer, Village Clerk, and Village Manager do not have the authority to vote.

Meetings: The 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00P.M. Location: Village Hall, 702 Lake Street.

Planning Commission The Village Planning Commission is a 5-member committee appointed by the Village Council. The Planning Commission provides general planning guidance, site plan review, may grant special use permits, recommends amendments to the zoning ordinance, and is responsible for creating and overseeing the Master Plan.

Meetings: Four times per year and by request. Location: Village Hall, 702 Lake Street.

Zoning Board of Appeals The Village Zoning Board of Appeals is a committee appointed by the Village Council to hear and decide, upon appeal, any request for the interpretation of the Village of Roscommon Zoning Ordinance and/or to grant any variances of the Village of Roscommon Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals must be comprised of three members (Village President and 2 citizens at large). ZBA members are paid a small stipend for each meeting where a variance is being considered.

Meetings: As needed. Location: Village Hall, 702 Lake Street.

Village Staff The Village has an administrative staff consisting of the Village Manager, Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, and an Administrative Assistant.

Department of Public Works The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all village infrastructure including but not limited to streets, street lights (decorative light poles only), Wallace Park, wastewater treatment, and the water and sewer mains, lift stations and wells.

Location: 1050 S. Main St.

Cemetery Board The Cemetery Board of Trustee’s role is to regulate the operation, control, and management of the cemetery to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. The Cemetery Board meets quarterly.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority was established in 1990 by the Village Council. The activities of the DDA are funded through a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan. The DDA consists of 13 members, including the Village Council President, with staggered four-year terms. The DDA objectives are to encourage increased economic development in the Roscommon DDA district through public improvements. The DDA devises projects to prevent urban deterioration and to encourage development and revitalization. Projects completed by the DDA include the Public Library contribution, New Dock and Stairway at Wallace Park, Lake Street Building Demolition, Roscommon County Courts Facility Funding, Downtown Railroad parking Project, New Roads in Industrial Park, Flowers in the Village, as well as various downtown beautification projects such as sidewalks, light poles, trees, flower boxes, brick pavers, landscaped Village of Roscommon welcome signs, light pole banners, and the town clock.

Economic Development

The Village Manager is the principal economic development staff person for the Village. While the Village does not specifically have an economic development department, economic development services are provided on an as-needed contractual basis. The contractor has worked closely with village stakeholders to create partnerships, prepare an economic development plan, and implement economic development policies, procedures, and initiatives (including Redevelopment Ready Certification). The Village goals are to streamline the development process by integrating elements of transparency, predictability, and efficiency.

The Sawmill Rural Business Center The mission of The Sawmill is to “accelerate the development and success of start-ups and existing businesses in Northern Michigan by offering a place where raw ideas and passionate people are shaped into entrepreneurial success stories.” The Sawmill provides an environment with educational opportunities geared toward the needs of the unique business environment, supported by a network of mentors, connections, and information, focused on overcoming the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce The mission of the HLRCC is to promote and enhance the business and economic development in the area, encourage good will and communication among members and the community in an environmentally responsible manner. The Chamber hosts and/or sponsors a variety of community events throughout the year such as WinterFest, The Great Egg Scramble, DOE Day Golf Outing, July 4th

Freedom Festival Events and Parade, Roscommon Annual Arts Festival and Craft Fair, and Christmas in the Village. They actively promote all area and member events such as Summer Concert Series at the CRAF Center Gazebo, July 4th Fireworks, Roscommon River Festival, Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival and more. The Chamber is comprised of a Director and a five-member Board of Directors.

Water Supply and Sewage Disposal

Currently, the Village of Roscommon operates a public water system that bills for services based on usage.

Public Water The Village of Roscommon has 9.3 miles of sewer mains, 8 sewer lift stations, a wastewater treatment plant, 3 water supply wells, a village-wide fire hydrant system, and a 250,000 gallon water tower that stands 150 feet tall. Together these operations provide our customers with state and national award- winning drinking water, added fire protection (hydrants), and a sanitary sewer service. In 2008 and 2012 the Village of Roscommon won 1st place for the best tasting rural water in the state, and in 2013 the Village took 4th place in Washington DC as having the best tasting water in the nation!

Public Sewer System Roscommon's public sewer is an aerated lagoon system built in 1997. The funding for the project was obtained through a Department of Agriculture Rural Development Grant. The system's capacity is 300,000 gallons per day, and current usage is around 100,000 gallons per day, which leaves room for expansion. The waste-water treatment facility covers a total of 40 acres.

Utilities

Consumers Energy supplies electric service in the Village of Roscommon and DTE Gas provides gas utility. Telephone service is also available from a variety of providers.

Postal Service

Residents of the Village are served by the post office located at 281 Lake Street in Roscommon.

Schools

The Village of Roscommon is served by the Roscommon Area Public Schools. Three schools are present in this district: Roscommon Elementary School, Roscommon Middle School, and Roscommon High School. This district also extends into Crawford County immediately north of Roscommon County. The surrounding area also has charter and parochial schools, and child development centers.

Kirtland Community College operates two campuses, one in Crawford and one in Roscommon County. Kirtland’s new campus located in Crawford County offers courses in automation process control, cosmetology, welding, wood science technology, workforce development and training. The Kirtland Regional Police Academy is offered at the Roscommon campus.

Libraries and Museums

The Village of Roscommon operates the Roscommon Area District Library located at 106 Lake Street. The Roscommon Area Historical Society owns and operates a historical museum at 404 Lake Street within the Village. The Roscommon Historic Model Train Club is located at 815 Lake St and operates through donations and memberships. The Club remodeled the entire building with help from the Village of Roscommon. The Roscommon Historic Model Train Club is one of the fastest growing train clubs in Northern Michigan.

Medical Facilities

Primary care providers, specialists, and urgent care are provided by Munson and the MidMichigan Health facility located in the Village. MidMichigan also provides a student-based health center located at the Roscommon Middle School which is staffed by a nurse practitioner and social services counselor with an adjusted cost to families. Munson Hospital, located in the City of Grayling, is an 81 inpatient- bed, 39 long-term-bed acute care facility. Davita - Roscommon Dialysis was recognized and certified in 2015 by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of modern dialysis facilities which are scientifically measured and assessed to have high-quality dialysis services for promoting health and improving the quality of life.

Additional medical facilities located in Roscommon are Northern Family Dentistry, My Community Dental Center, Ankle and Foot Associates of Northern Michigan, Ritchie Chiropractor, Family Eye Care PC, and a Bible-based rehabilitation facility, The Lion’s Den, operating out of the old Health Department.

Other health services (outside of the Village) include primary care providers, specialists, and urgent care are provided by the MidMichigan Health Park located in Houghton Lake. Mid-Michigan Health operates Mid-Michigan Medical Centers in Clare and Gladwin, both of which are within a one hour distance of the Village. The Central Michigan District Health Department also helps to fill community health care needs not available or affordable elsewhere. The Health Department service area includes Roscommon, Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, and Osceola Counties. An office of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is located in Roscommon County but outside of the Village limits.

Cemeteries

The Village of Roscommon owns and maintains one cemetery located along M-18 and George Street. The old section of the cemetery comprises 4.5 acres. The new section was platted in 1950 and contains 150 lots. The cemetery also features a Potters Field, where unknown and/or indigent people are buried. The Potters Field was dedicated in September 2009 with a ceremony featuring the Roscommon Cemetery Board, Village officials, local clergy, local historians, and the general public followed by a reception at Village Hall.

Public Safety

Law Enforcement The County Sheriff’s Department provides police protection for the Village of Roscommon. Their office is located at 111 S 2nd Street in the Village of Roscommon.

Early Warning & Siren Systems There are no siren warning systems functioning in either the Village of Roscommon or Roscommon County.

Higgins Township Fire Department The Higgins Township Fire Department provides firefighting services, emergency medical service, vehicle rescue, and search and rescue. The Fire Department serves 2,300 people in a 144 square mile area including the Village of Roscommon.

The Department of Natural Resource Conservation District field office is located outside of the Village limits, in Higgins Township.

Transportation

There are 13.6 miles of roads in the Village of Roscommon. M-18 and I-75BL pass Figure 3-1 northeast/southwest and northwest/southeast through the Village, respectively, forming the main intersection in town. Table 3-1 describes the roads in the Village by their functional classification code (Figure 3-1).

Table 3-1 Roads in the Village of Roscommon Functional Classification Code Miles* Principal Arterials 0.0 Minor Arterials 1.6 Major Collectors 1.7 Minor Collectors 0.0 Local 9.3 Uncoded 1.0 Source: Center for Shared Solutions & Technology Partnerships

Functional Classification Codes  Principal arterials are at the top of the National Functional Classification hierarchical systems and generally carry long distance, through- travel movements. The also provide access to important traffic generators.  Minor arterials are similar in function to principal arterials, except that they carry trips of shorter distance and to lesser traffic generators.  Collectors tend to provide more access to property than do arterials. Collectors also funnel traffic from residential or rural areas to arterials.

Complete Streets The “Complete Streets” concept assures that the entire roadway is designed for all users including drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and public transportation. Roadway uses, safety, green infrastructure, parking, access management, and stormwater are all issues that factor into designing streets with the “Complete Streets” concept in mind. Legislation was signed into law (Public Act 134 and 135 of 2010) to advance cooperation between transportation and local government agencies and encourages communities to develop a comprehensive complete streets vision identifying the road corridors that would benefit from complete streets principles. The Village will take into consideration the Complete Streets concepts for roadway improvement projects, trail projects, and private development (through zoning requirements and site plan review standards).

Public Transit The Roscommon County Transportation Authority provides transportation services for the entire county, including the Village of Roscommon. It operates six days a week, 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday.

History: Roscommon County Transportation Authority (RCTA) started as the county wide "Dial a Ride” in 1976 but funding concerns and facility problems forced the system to temporarily close in 1977. November of 1980 brought some Michigan Department of Transportation funding commitments and Federal 5311 operating assistance and the Roscommon County Mini Bus System was born. Rosco Mini Bus, as it was affectionately called, started in the old Denton Township offices and that was where it stayed until 1984 when the administration and fleet were moved to a rear office and warehouse area of what is now known as Oxford Automotive.

The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners continued to improve the program and received grants from the State and Federal Governments for capital money to build our own facility. The County authorized the land for the transportation building and we dedicated our building in November, 1988. Continuing the process of growth and improvement in 2004 we became an Authority with our own governing board and a new name "Roscommon County Transportation Authority".

From the date the first rider called to schedule their first ride, the county wide system has grown now providing over 125,000 rides annually. RCTA will take one anywhere within the county borders and will provide connecting transportation to any of the surrounding counties that have available transportation. RCTA also connects with Indian Trails, a passenger bus service.

Recreation

The Village of Roscommon and the surrounding area, due to its geographic location, has many recreational businesses that are tourist and seasonally related. These include canoeing, hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snow-shoe trails, nature walking, bird watching, cycling, camping, hiking, and off road vehicles (ORV) use. The Village of Roscommon has several parks and recreational sites located within or very near the Village limits. The Au Sable River is undoubtedly the best known river in Michigan. Its clear water, consistent flow and attractive surroundings make it one of the finest canoeing, kayaking and fishing destinations in the Midwest. The South Branch of Michigan's famous Au Sable River is a 25-mile world-renowned stretch of classic small stream trout water. It is one of the most popular fly-fishing destinations in the Midwest, if not the country, and home to perhaps the finest brown trout fishing east of the Mississippi. Higgins Lake is located approximately five miles west of Roscommon in Roscommon County. Higgins Lake has been noted as one of the world's most beautiful

lakes. The crystal clear lake was formed as a glacial ice sheet retreated. The Cut River connects Marl Lake to Higgins Lake giving ample opportunity to fish for perch, trout and pike. Two state parks and public access points provide excellent beach facilities, camping, launch sites, hiking trails and cross- country skiing. Several campgrounds and canoe liveries are also located in the immediate vicinity.

Wallace Park Located at 104 N. Seventh Street Within walking distance of the Village downtown, Wallace Park is located along the banks of the South Branch of the AuSable River. The park provides covered pavilion, picnic areas and a canoe/kayak launch. It is the home of the annual Roscommon Classic Canoe Race. Hiawatha Property, located at 1113 Lake St, is a recent acquisition and an extension of Wallace Park. Plans are to create a welcome center, handicap accessible launch and a wooden foot bridge across the South Branch of the AuSable River.

Roscommon Village Metro Park Located at George Street The eight acre park is located two blocks from the Roscommon County Building. The Roscommon Metropolitan Recreational Authority, comprised of members appointed by both the Village and Higgins Township, shares ownership of the park.

Roscommon Community Center Located at 510 South Street The Community Center is located on the east side of the Village and is a focal point for several public programs.

Roscommon Metropolitan Recreation Authority The Roscommon Metropolitan Recreation Authority (RMRA) is located in Roscommon County, Michigan. RMRA is the governing authority for several entities and events available to the community of Roscommon. We monitor and govern the operations of the C.R.A.F. Center, AuSable River Center, and Metro Park. RMRA is dedicated to providing quality recreation programs for residents and visitors of all ages. Working in conjunction with other groups the Authority plans annual community activities and programs. The RMRA itself maintains Tisdale Triangle, Metro Park, and is responsible for overall function of the CRAF Center.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday in January, March, May, September and November Location: CRAF Center, 606 Lake Street

AuSable River Center Located at 211 N. Main Street The mission of the AuSable River Center is to educate the public about the heritage, artifacts, wildlife, and environment of the great AuSable River.

History: The 76x30-foot, two-story cedar structure that houses the AuSable River Center was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939 to serve as the regional headquarters of the Michigan Conservation Department (now the Department of Natural Resources).The building went through several reincarnations before it went into disuse in the 1980s. It sat empty at the comer of Lake and Second streets in downtown Roscommon - a forlorn but beautiful sight - until 1998. At that time, a planned expansion of the county jail put the building at jeopardy of being demolished. A committee, which soon became the board of the AuSable River Center, formed to save it from demolition and raised the funding

necessary to move the building - stone fireplace and all - two blocks east to the parking lot of the Roscommon Metropolitan Recreation Authority, the umbrella organization for the committee. The building was moved once more in May 2006 when county executives decided to build a large addition to the nearby Roscommon County Courthouse. It hit the road, over and under many utility wires, for five blocks, coming to rest at its current location, in the comer of a parking lot owned by the Village of Roscommon, across the street from the Roscommon Cinema. The new location gives the building a higher downtown profile and looks great in the spot that was once home to Roscommon's railroad depot.

Community, Recreation, Activities, and Fitness Center (CRAF Center) Located at 606 Lake Street The CRAF Center’s mission is to enable a healthier community by implementing effective programs and providing facilities to enhance levels of fitness, recreation, and leisure satisfaction.

History: In 1992 a group of people from the community organized to explore the fate of the "old middle school". This 43,000 square foot facility has served the community in many ways and very well. The original building is the two-story section on the northwest corner of the current facility. This portion was constructed in 1931 and served as a Kindergarten through 12th grade school and was called the Roscommon School. The previous school building was the Masonic Temple building across the street. The original building was added on to in 1935, 1954, and 1958 with the final addition completed in 1962.

In 1993 the Gerrish Higgins Board of Education entered into a purchase agreement with the Village of Roscommon for acquisition of the "old middle school''. With the school board’s approval, the building was assigned to the Roscommon Metropolitan Recreational Authority (R.M.R.A.).

The last classes were in June of 1993 after which ownership was formally turned over to R.M.R.A. In the fall of 1993, the first Director of the facility was Katie Vanderlake with JoAnn Tyler as her office support staff. Building and Grounds Manager was John Rosczyk (who was also the chair of R.M.R.A. at the time). Earlier that summer the Roscommon Rotary Club and the Zonta Club contributed $35,000 and $15,000 respectfully to remodel, establish and equip the fitness center. The Higgins Lake-Roscommon Lions Club contributed funding to renovate both the men and women's locker rooms. For over 2 ½ years the Camp Lehman trustee program through the Michigan Department of Corrections furnished an inexpensive work crew that completed a significant amount of the renovations throughout the facility.

Jo Ann Tyler proposed the acronym C.R.A.F. Center as the name of the facility based on the goals of the group to provide a facility that serves the community by offering a Center for Recreation, individual growth Activities, and Fitness activities. The group adopted this as the facility name. What started out as a fitness center and gymnasium has mushroomed to the present day to include: Kirtland Police Academy, Kirtland College Basketball teams, North Sport Physical Therapy, Crawford Roscommon Soil Conservation District office, Roscommon County Gypsy Moth Office, Top Notch Teen Center, Mikenauk Rock and Gem Club, Roscommon Area Art Guild and their Art Studio, C.O.O.R, lSD Transitional Training site, Dance Studio, enlarged fitness center, site of 4-H girls and boys basketball games, adult men's recreation, women's volleyball league, co-ed volleyball games, Circle Squares Dance site, G.S.A. and B.S.A. meeting site, soccer meeting site, pickleball site ...and many other activities including a fine rental facility for large and small parties and gatherings. A portion of the building has been deeded to Roscommon County for Second Chance Academy and a Juvenile Detention Center. The added gazebo on the front lawn serves as the center of the Art Festival, Freedom Festival, and Christmas in the Village as well as offering a fine free concert series throughout the summer. The C.R.A.F. acronym has exceeded its expectations when the group adopted it in the spring of 1993.

The building is still owned and operated by R.M.R.A. with Marlyn Byrd serving as the Manager. Our annual budget is $130,000 and since 1999 our income has equaled or exceeded our expenses. The hot water heating system has been replaced, the entire roof recovered, some windows replaced, some walls insulated and the gymnasium floor completely refinished. Trustees from the County Jail are utilized to handle custodial, minor maintenance and lawn care.

This facility serves over 150 people average count on a daily basis for over 300 days a year. The C.R.A.F Center is truly a remarkable accomplishment and reflects a tremendous spirit of cooperation between governmental units, schools, businesses, service organizations, foundations and individuals. Many individuals and service groups were instrumental in the success of this facility and there are a number who are recognized on the Wall of Honor. However, there are an even larger number of individuals and businesses that have contributed and continue their support without whom the C.R.A.F. Center would not exist.

One would be remiss in not mentioning Mary Loughray who made the largest individual financial contribution to the C.R.A.F. Center to establish and preserve the Enrichment Center, which represents the original 1931 building. Mary made a marvelous donation in the memory of her husband Woodrow "Woody" Loughray, whose spirit still remains with us. Also, a thank you is in order to the Gerrish- Higgins Alumni Committee, which has sort of adopted us. They hold a special fondness for the "old building" where so many alumni attended and use us for their meetings and Annual Alumni Gathering.

Festivals & Annual Events

The Village of Roscommon holds a number of festivals throughout the year.

Higgins Lake-Roscommon Winterfest It is currently held on the third weekend of February at various locations. The WinterFest became a Higgins-Lake Roscommon Chamber sponsored event in 2009, after being a self-run event the previous few years. The design for the WinterFest button has always been designed by a Roscommon High School Art student. In 2009, the event expanded to host activities on Friday night, which included a Cross Country Ski and Bonfire outing. Saturday is a fun filled day beginning at 8:00 am with a pancake breakfast, followed by the Crazy Cardboard Classic, where participants can try their home-made cardboard sleds out on Pioneer Hill. Those that are ice fishing enthusiasts can enter the Higgins Lake Fishing Derby, and win some great prizes. A Chili Cook-off is also held, featuring some great local entrants that compete for a traveling trophy. Another activity is the Kids Karnival held at Higgins Lake North State Park, where hot dogs and other snacks are sold. The Kids Karnival has expanded over the years.

Brunch and Browse Weekends Sponsored by our Village of Roscommon Shops, the business district pushes for more visitors to check out our local shops the last Saturday of the month, starting in February and ending on the last Saturday for Farmer’s Market. The BnB Weekends are focused on the morning hours from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Some weekends may have local musicians available on the street for musical ambience.

Annual Roscommon Business Expo Held at the CRAF Center, the Roscommon Business Expo, sponsored by the Higgins Lake Chamber of Commerce, is an annual Spring event that features area businesses and organizations by showcasing and sampling their products and services, while interacting with the general public. The Roscommon

Business Expo started in 2009 as a method to help promote local businesses and stimulate the Roscommon economy. The Roscommon-Higgins Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Roscommon, and local business owners comprise the Roscommon Business Expo Committee.

Roscommon Canoe Classic Annual canoe race held the 1st weekend in May at Wallace Park. This event is organized by the Michigan Canoe Racing Association. It features both Expert 1 and Expert 2 heats. Participants paddle from Wallace Park to Steckert Bridge, make a clockwise tum, then paddle back to town.

Kirtland Warbler Festival Annual one-day event takes place the 1st weekend in June. The festival involves warbler tours, an art show, and other nature related activities.

Roscommon Farmer’s Market Annual seasonal market from mid-May to the first weekend in October serving the Village of Roscommon. The Farmer's Market takes place each Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Au Sable River Center under the canopy.

CRAF Center Gazebo Concert Series The annual Summer Concert Series takes place in the CRAF Center Gazebo on Wednesdays throughout the summer months. All concerts are at 7:00 pm. Concerts are free to the public; however a goodwill offering is encouraged to meet incidental expenses. These concerts have been presented since 1996.

Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks An annual event that takes place on the Fourth of July. The festivities include a patriotic parade through downtown Roscommon, games, patriotic concert, ice cream social, chicken barbeque, fireworks at dusk at the Roscommon Fire Training Grounds/Fair Grounds, and various other activities.

Roscommon Riverfest This annual two day event takes place on the 3rd weekend of July. It celebrates the Village’s river heritage on the banks of the beautiful South Branch of the AuSable River at Wallace Park and along the streets of Roscommon. Events include fly fishing, boat and kayak demonstrations, wooden boat and canoe shows, and a dog jumping competition. There are vendors and exhibitors from across the state featuring the best that the worlds of fishing, hunting, and the outdoors have to offer.

Annual Roscommon Art Festival The Roscommon Arts Festival and Craft Show began in 1969 on the banks of the Au Sable River in Wallace Park. Having since outgrown the park, it has settled on the lawns of the CRAF Center and County Building in the Village of Roscommon. Over 60 exhibitors are planned for 2019. These vendors come from all over the state and beyond to showcase handmade fine arts and crafts. The Festival is held the second Saturday every July bringing visitors from all over. Village shops and businesses participate with sidewalk sales and specials.

Firemen’s Memorial Festival Located at the Firemen’s Training Grounds, this annual four day event takes place on the 3rd weekend in September. Events include a parade, memorial service, family night, water ball, light showdown, chicken barbeque, search and rescue demonstration, and other fun demonstrations. Firefighters from all over

the state converge on Roscommon for the festivities. It is not uncommon to see firefighters from across the country and around the world at this special event.

Girls’ Night Out Sponsored by the Higgins Lake Roscommon Chamber of Commerce, the October event provides a safe shopping experience in the Village of Roscommon with craft vendors at the CRAF center, business specials, wine tastings and giveaways.

Christmas in the Village Annual event in December, located in downtown Roscommon.

History: Christmas in the Village started as a simple tree lighting and the singing of carols. The Higgins Township Fire Department decorated the large tree on the comer of Lake and 4th Street. The Roscommon High School choir director, Jim Mahoney, organized the caroling. Through the years it drew to include coffee, hot cocoa, cider, and doughnuts. Savings bonds were given to children who were the color contest winners. In 1994, Judy Kominek formed a committee called "Christmas in the Village." This committee organized putting out burn barrels, roasting chestnuts, caroling and offering hayrides prior to the tree lighting. The addition of Santa coming into town to visit the children was an absolute necessity. As the years passed, new ideas came in with each new volunteer who joined the committee. The Lions Club set up a grill in front of Ace Hardware and with a donation of a canned good, everyone received a hot dog. The canned goods were and still are used to make baskets for the needy. Luminaries were added along the streets, businesses were decorated with beautiful lights and a craft show as held in the old Cherven drug store (which is now the Village Hall). Ever year the committee tried to add new and exciting things to the Christmas in the Village. Filling the cement flowerpots with greens, putting up a Santa House, a free concert on Friday night (consisting of local talent) at the local high school auditorium, and a bigger craft show were added. Ice sculptures were added but due to unpredictable weather, the committee changed to wood carving demonstrations. The movie matinees were added for the children's enjoyment, which are also free, with a donation of a canned good.

Service Organizations

The Roscommon area has many great service organizations including:

Roscommon Rotary Roscommon Lions Club Knights of Columbus Zonta Club VFW Post 4159 American Legion 96

Local Churches

Churches within the Village of Roscommon limits Beacon Assembly of God St. Michael's Catholic Church Northern Michigan Church of Christ

First Congregational Church

Churches in the surrounding area Shepherd of the Lakes Evangelical Lutheran Church WELS Immanuel Baptist Church St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church Markey Community Baptist Church Grace Covenant Fellowship Roscommon Baptist Church Roscommon Free Methodist Church Messiah Luther Church ELCA Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of the North

Chapter 4 Natural Resources

Chapter 4 Natural Resources

Climate

Typical of northern Michigan, the distinct four seasons in Roscommon offer an ever-changing landscape. Long snowy, cold winters and moderately warm summers are separated by a cool, green spring and a cool, colorful fall. Located in the north central part of the northern Lower Peninsula, the Village is approximately 80 miles inland from Lake Michigan and 65 miles inland from Lake Huron. Given this geographic location, with the exception of lake-effect snowfall, the weather is not significantly influenced by the lake-moderating effect of both Great Lakes.

According to the USDA Soil Survey, climate data recorded at Grayling found the average annual precipitation is 31.95 inches (includes water equivalent of snowfall). Precipitation is heaviest during the summer months with 62 percent of the annual precipitation from April through September. The average annual snowfall is 92.9 inches. Records show a long term average of 127 days or 1/3 of the year, there is at least one inch of snow on the ground. However, the number of days varies greatly from year to year. The average daily temperature ranges from 67.5 oF for the Month of July to 17.7 oF during January. The average mid-afternoon relative humidity is 63 percent. Since humidity levels are highest at night, the average relative humidity at dawn is 85 percent.

Geology

Starting some 2 million years ago, during the Pleistocene Epoch, continental glaciers formed in the Hudson Bay area. Several times over this two million year period, glaciers built up and inched their way south across North America. The massive ice sheets, which were more than one mile thick, advanced in a southerly direction bulldozing their way across the landscape. The glacier pushed material in front of it, incorporated rocks and soil into the debris-laden ice, and scraped, ground and broke apart the sedimentary bedrock of the Michigan Basin.

Each advance and retreat of the continental glaciers took tens of thousands of years. This reoccurring process shaped and reshaped the land, obliterating and then creating hills, valleys, rivers and lakes, swamps and marshes. The last glacial period, called the Wisconsin Era, created the landscape we know today. The glacier left behind boulders, rocks, cobble, sand, gravel, silt, clay and loam. In some areas, the material was deposited in unsorted masses called till plains, ground moraines and end moraines. Water flowing from the melting glaciers also sorted materials, creating outwash channels, sand deltas, kames and eskers. Fine materials, captured in the fast-moving glacial meltwater, settled to the bottom of expansive glacial lakes creating lacustrine clay and silt plains.

According to a map prepared by W. A. Burgess and D. F. Eschman, titled "Landform Units in Northeastern Lower Michigan," the Village of Roscommon is located in a landform area called the Saint Helen Outwash Plain. At the front of the massive retreating glaciers, large streams originated from the melting ice. The debris- laden water created outwash plains and carved wide drainageways. The Au Sable River and upper Manistee

Rivers are located in glacial drainageways, while Higgins and Houghton Lakes are located in outwash plains. These areas are dominated by sands and organic muck soils.

Beneath the glacial deposits, some 200 to 300 feet below the surface, is sedimentary bedrock that was created during the Late Mississippian Ages of the Paleozoic Era. The bedrock was formed in ancient seas, which covered the area some 310-345 million years ago. The shallow marine seas deposited layers of silt, clay, sediments, marine animals, plants, coral, and other calcareous materials. These deposits formed shale, sandstone and limestone bedrock. According to the 1987 Bedrock Geology of Northern Michigan map, prepared by the Geological Survey Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the upper layer of bedrock beneath the glacial overburden is called the Michigan Formation. The bedrock is composed of greenish-gray and dark gray shale with discontinuous beds of sandstone, limestone, dolostone, gypsum, and anhydrite. Natural gas deposits have been discovered in the Michigan and Marshall formations.

Topography and Soils

The Village of Roscommon is located in an outwash plain that is relatively level. Short, steep slopes are found along the South Branch of the Au Sable River as it flows through the Village. Gently sloping ridges and knolls can be found outside the community in adjacent townships.

According to the Soil Survey of Roscommon County, Michigan, published in August 1998 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are sixteen soil classification types within the Village of Roscommon (Roscommon County has 170 different soil types within its boundaries). A digital version of the soil survey maps was acquired from the Natural Resource Conservation Service and used to analyze soils conditions and generate soil maps. Soil maps enable communities to identify areas most suitable for development along with areas with development constraints that are more suitable for low density development or set aside as parks and natural areas.

Hydric Soils Figure 4-1 is a color thematic map that classifies hydric soils. Hydric soils are saturated, flooded or ponded during part of the growing season and are classified as poorly drained and very poorly drained. Hydric soils have poor potential for building site development and sanitary facilities. Wetness and frequent ponding are severe problems that are difficult and costly to overcome. Sites with high water tables may be classified as wetlands and a wetlands permit would be required to develop these areas. The hydric soils are shown as green and soils with hydric inclusions are light green/yellow. According to information presented in the Roscommon County Soil Survey, areas with hydric soils are located adjacent to the South Branch of the Au Sable River and Robinson Creek. An extensive area of hydric soils is located in the northwestern parts of the Village.

Figure 4-1

Building Site Development Lower density and less intensive development should be directed to the areas with severe building constraints. The USDA soil survey rates soils for various uses such as building site development and identifies the limiting factors such as steep slopes or high water table. The rating system classifies areas as “not limited”, “somewhat limited” and “very limited”. Using the rating system developed by USDA, soil limitations for buildings without basements have been mapped and are displayed in Figure 4-2. Areas with well-drained soils and slopes of less than 10 percent are not limited for building development. Areas depicted as light yellow on the map would be considered well-suited for building development. Areas with high water tables and organic soils are very limited (red on the map). The “very limited” classification simply means special considerations must be made during site development. Much of the Village is “not limited” or “somewhat limited” for buildings without basements. Areas classified as “very limited” for building development are located along the waterways and in the northwestern part of the Village.

Figure 4-2

Water Resources

One of the important and most sensitive natural resources in Village is water. Maintaining high quality groundwater and surface water is key to the long term sustainability of the community. Residents of the Village rely on groundwater for drinking water. Streams provide scenic values and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Additionally, water resources provide critical habitat components for a wide range of fish and wildlife species. Most importantly, the water resources flow through the Village and on to other communities downstream. Each community located on the river has a responsibility to be good stewards of this valuable resource.

Groundwater The Village operates a community water system. The mantel of glacial till contains underground aquifers that provide the Village with sufficient water quantities. Due to highly permeable sandy soils, vulnerability of drinking water aquifers to surface contamination is high in the Village and surrounding Townships. Roscommon has implemented a wellhead protection program to work towards protecting the groundwater aquifers used for its public water system. Figure 4-3

Surface Water Resources The Village of Roscommon is located in the Au Sable River Watershed. Figure 4-3 is a map that shows the water resources in the Village. The South Branch of the Au Sable flows through the northeastern corner of the community. The Au Sable River is a nationally recognized, blue ribbon cold water fishery that supports resident brook, rainbow, and brown trout populations. Streams in the area are prime recreational canoeing/kayaking waters, as evidenced by the numerous canoe liveries. Robinson Creek flows through the community, entering at the south border and empties into the South Branch of the Au Sable near 7th and George Streets. The South

Branch of the Au Sable and Robinson Creek are covered by the Au Sable Natural Rivers Plan and are subject to special regulations, per the Michigan Natural River Act (Part 305, P.A. 451 of 1994).

Higgins Lake is located eight miles west of Roscommon in Roscommon County. Higgins Lake has been noted as one of the world's most beautiful lakes. The crystal clear lake was formed as a glacial ice sheet retreated. The Cut River connects Marl Lake to Higgins Lake giving ample opportunity to fish for perch, trout and pike. Two state parks and public access points provide excellent beach facilities, camping, launch sites, hiking trails and cross-country skiing.

Wetlands A wetland is land where water is found, either on the surface or near the surface, at any time during the year. Wetlands are often referred to as marshes, swamps or bogs. People are becoming increasingly more aware of the value of wetlands. Beyond their aesthetic value, wetlands protect water quality of lakes and streams by filtering polluting nutrients, organic chemicals and toxic heavy metals. Wetlands are closely related to high groundwater tables and serve to discharge or recharge aquifers. Wetlands support wildlife, and wetlands vegetation protects shorelines from erosion. Furthermore, in Michigan, development of property determined to be a state-regulated wetland is severely restricted.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service developed national wetlands inventory program in the 1980’s. Through this effort, a national wetlands inventory map was compiled for Roscommon County. The digital data was acquired from the Center for Geographic Information, State of Michigan, and was used to compile Figure 4-3. The map depicts forested and non-forested wetlands.

Forests

Approximately 46 percent of the Village is covered with upland and lowland forests. Not typical for a small village, this high percentage of forest lands can be attributed to the large tracts of State Forest lands in the southern part of the community. Tree species vary depending upon the soils, moisture and past activities such as logging, fires and land clearing. Pine and oak forests are the more common forest types found in the community.

Upland forest types cover approximately 325 acres of the Village and include pine (jack, red and white), aspen- birch and oak forest types. Upland forests in the southern parts of the community are mostly jack pine with red pine, red oak, northern pin oak, aspen and red maple species found to a lesser extent. Forests dominated by jack pine are considered high risk for wildfires. The Village of Roscommon is considered a community at risk because of its location within a regional landscape of pine forests which are prone to wildfires. The urban- wildlands interface is dominated by jack pine forests that spill into the developed portions of the community. In other words, the jack pine forests within the Village limits are directly connected to thousands of acres of pine forests on public lands. Firewise programs and a community wildfire protection plan will help to mitigate losses from wildfires. Upland forests in the northeast part of the community are dominated by oak and aspen- birch. There is a large undeveloped forested lot bounded by S. Main, Ballanger, Robinson and Hannah Streets.

Poorly drained, lowland areas support northern white cedar, tamarack, balsam fir, black spruce, eastern hemlock, white pine, balsam poplar, trembling aspen, paper birch, black ash, speckled alder and shrub willows. There is a large lowland forest and wetland complex in the northwestern parts of the Village. Tank Creek flows through this large wetland eventually emptying into the South Branch of the Au Sable River. Lowland forests

and lowland brush cover types are found adjacent to the South Branch of the Au Sable River and Robinson Creek. Eleven percent of the Village is classified as lowland forests.

Surface Water Discharge Permits

All point source discharges into surface waters are required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit which is issued by the Michigan Water Resources Commission upon recommendation by Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Surface Water Quality Division. Permit requirements generally address discharge limitations, effluent characteristics, monitoring and reporting requirements, along with facility management requirements. The Village has a NPDES permit for its waste water treatment facility.

Sites of Environmental Contamination

The Michigan Environmental Response Act (Part 201 of PA 451 of 1994, as amended) provides for the identification, evaluation and risk assessment of sites of environmental contamination in the State. The Environmental Response Division (ERD) is charged with administering this law. A site of environmental contamination, as identified by ERD, is “a location at which contamination of soil, ground water, surface water, air or other environmental resources are confirmed, or where there is potential for contamination of resources due to site conditions, site use or management practices.” The database has information for Sites of Environmental Contamination (Part 201), Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (Part 213) and Baseline Environmental Assessments (BEAs). The BEA is completed when a property is purchased, leased or foreclosed on for the purposes of documenting contamination and protecting from liability for cleanup of existing contamination on the property. Five sites were found in the DEQ Database as Part 213, Leaking Underground Storage Tanks. Six sites were identified as Part 201, Sites of Environmental Contamination. Further review of the database found eight sites have completed a Baseline Environmental Assessment. All sites are shown in Table 4-1. In addition to the database, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has an online mapping system called “Environmental Mapper” that allows individuals to identify and locate these types of environmental concerns.

Table 4-1 Sites of Environmental Concern Facility Name Address Type 1. Former gas station 320 Lake Street Part 213 2. Former gas station 709 Lake Street Part 213 3. Rays Auto Wash 301 Fifth Street Part 213 4. Rosco Mini Mart Ltd. 200 North 5th Street Part 213 5. Wuexfels Standard Service 501 Lake Street Part 213 6. 909 Lake Street 909 Lake Street Part 201 7. Abandoned bulk fuel storage 11501 North Central Avenue Part 201 plant 8. Au Sable Cleaners Former 322 North Fifth Street Part 201 9. Barbier Bulk Oil Plant 11543 North Central Avenue Part 201 10. Lear Corp. (ITT Hancock 10161 N. Roscommon Road Part 201 Industries) 11. Total Pipeline Corporation M-18 & S Line Road Part 201 12. NA 10471 North Roscommon Road BEA 13. 110 North Fifth Street 110 North Fifth Street BEA 14. 909 Lake Street 909 Lake Street BEA 15. Bowling Alley & Restaurant 426 North Fifth Street BEA 16. ITT Automotive 10161 North Roscommon Road BEA 17. Mid-Michigan Transmission/Rays 301 Fifth Street BEA Auto Wash 18. Wert Pratt Property 210 Fifth Street BEA 19. Old Fire Hall 216 S Main Street BEA Source: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Chapter 5 Existing Land Use

Chapter 5 Existing Land Use

Prior to determining future land uses, a community must have an accurate assessment of existing land uses. This chapter presents information on the types of land uses existing in the Village presently.

General Land Division Patterns

As development occurs, larger tracts of land are subdivided into smaller parcels. Therefore, studying the existing pattern of land divisions is one way to analyze the status of land use and development. Smaller platted lots, ranging from 7,000 square feet to 14,000 square feet are concentrated in the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. Governmental facilities and newer commercial development tend to be located on larger lots in the downtown area. Both developed and undeveloped lots outside the village center are typically 12,000 square feet and larger. There are several large undeveloped, publically owned parcels in the southern part of the Village.

Existing Land Use/Land Cover Characteristics

The Existing Land Cover/Use for the 2019 Master Plan was generated by classifying parcels into the following categories: Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional/Recreational, Non- Forested Uplands, Upland Forests, Lowland Forests and Non-Forested Wetlands. Roscommon County parcel data was used as the base for the land cover/use map. Color aerial photos from 2005, 2014 and 2016 along with ancillary digital map data like ownership information, USDA soils, Google Maps, and National Wetlands Inventory, were used to complete the map and analysis.

A more detailed approach was used to identify and map natural resources on larger tracts of land. Therefore larger parcels may show urban built-up areas along with undeveloped forests, wetlands or upland openings. The Land Cover/Use Map is displayed as Figure 5-1 on the following page. Table 5-1 presents the existing land cover/use breakdown for the Village of Roscommon. Not typical of small villages, nearly 58 percent of the Village is classified as undeveloped (upland forests, lowland forests, non-forest uplands and non-forest wetlands).

Residential Single family residential development is found within older neighborhoods adjacent to the downtown and in newer subdivisions east and south of the downtown. Most of the residential uses occur on small lots. Typical of development patterns, residential lots located in older sections of the community are generally smaller (12,000 square feet or less) while lots in newer subdivisions tend to be 12,000 square feet and larger. Single family residential land use covers 148.2 acres or 16.1 percent of the community.

Multi-family residential development includes several apartment complexes, a condominium development and The Brook Retirement Community. Multi-Family residential land uses cover 29.3 acres or 3.1 percent of the Village.

Commercial The commercial category includes retail sales of goods and services, restaurants, lodging, and health care providers. There are 54.9 acres of commercial uses in Roscommon (6.0 percent of the Village). The downtown business district centers on the intersection of Lake Street and 5th Street. The downtown has compact development with parking along the streets and in designated public parking lots. Wide sidewalks at the front of stores provide a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. Commercial development along major streets is automobile-oriented with each establishment having its own required parking lot.

Industrial Industrial land uses make up 10 percent of the Village covering some 92.4 acres. Industrial areas are located in the southern part of the Village along Lake Street/I-75 Business and within an industrial park. Note, while most of the lots in the industrial park have not been developed, the entire area is dedicated to industrial uses and was mapped as such. A triangular lot south and east of the downtown is industrial.

Institutional and Recreational This classification consists of land uses that are governmental, hospitals and clinics, libraries, churches (and associated facilities), museums, and parks. These uses make up 7.2 percent of the Village, or 67 acres. According to ownership information, 29 parcels are owned by churches and account for 8.8 acres of the category.

Non-forested Uplands The non-forested category accounts for 22.9 acres or 2.5 percent of the Village. Herbaceous plants and shrubs are typically found growing in the old farm fields and forest openings. These areas are found throughout the community.

Upland Forests Upland forest lands cover 325.9 acres or 35.3 percent of the Village area. Forest types include jack pine, red pine, aspen-birch and oak. Forests dominated by jack pine are considered high risk for wildfires. Large tracts of upland forests are found in the southern half of the Village. Most of the upland forested areas are under public ownership.

Lowland Forests and Wetlands Wetlands are defined as land that has sufficient water at, or near, the surface to support wetland or aquatic vegetation. These areas are commonly referred to as swamps, marshes and bogs. Two important functions of wetlands are water quality protection and ecological corridors. The network of wetlands receive surface water and subsurface water discharge, creating the many streams and creeks which, in turn, flow into the area lakes. The interconnected resources exemplify how activities distant from major water bodies can still have an impact on the water quality. Non-forested wetland types include lowland brush, marshes and bogs. According to the inventory 79.5 acres or 8.6 percent of the Village is identified as non-forested wetlands.

Poorly drained, lowland areas support northern white cedar, tamarack, balsam fir, black spruce, eastern hemlock, white pine, balsam poplar, trembling aspen, paper birch, black ash, speckled alder and shrub willows. There is a large lowland forest and wetland complex in the northwestern parts of the Village. Lowland forests and lowland brush cover types are found adjacent to the South Branch of the Au Sable and Robinson Creek. Eleven percent or 103.1 acres were mapped as lowland forests.

Table 5-1 Village of Roscommon Existing Land Cover/Use Statistics Land Use Category Number of Acres Percent of Village Single Family Residential 148.2 16.1% Multi-family Residential 29.3 3.2% Commercial 54.9 5.9% Industrial 92.4 10.0% Institutional/Recreational 66.9 7.2% Non-Forested Uplands 22.9 2.5% Upland Forests 325.9 35.3% Lowland Forests 103.1 11.2% Non-forested Wetlands 79.5 8.6% TOTAL 923.1 100.0% Source: NEMCOG – 2019 Existing Land Cover/Use Map

Figure 5-1

Chapter 6 Objectives & Strategies

Chapter 6 Objectives & Strategies

Planning Process

To ensure that the Village’s Master Plan reflects the goals of the community, an online survey was prepared to gather input from residents. During June and July of 2018, the Village of Roscommon posted a community survey on their website and made printed copies available at the Village Offices. The survey was advertised through a press release and through social media platforms. Input was requested on several major issues including Quality of Life, Land Use and Development, Community Services, Roads and Transportation, and Economy and Business. Public input was also welcomed at all Planning Commission, Village Council, and RRC Committee meetings.

Survey Results

Respondents The survey generated 158 responses. 83 of the respondents were year-round Village residents, 12 were seasonal residents, and 57 were not residents of the Village. 7% of the year-round residents of the Village responded to the survey. Over 92% of respondents are home owners or property owners (rental or land) in the Village. 16% of respondents are business owners. Length of time spent living or owning property in Roscommon is split evenly between long-time residents and newer residents. The age of respondents showed a classic bell curve. Nearly 35% of respondents are classified in the professional/managerial occupation, 24 % are retired, over 13% are self-employed, and over 9% are in the skilled trades/crafts. 39% of respondents are employed within the Village of Roscommon.

Quality of Life 62% of respondents are satisfied with the Village as a place to live or own property while 24% are very satisfied. When asked to identify Roscommon’s biggest assets, some common themes emerged including the following general themes:  Friendly  Quiet/quaint  Small town/Hometown feel  Safe  Natural resources  Walkability  Sense of community  Cleanliness/Flowers  Events and activities  Parks/Recreation  Businesses

Christmas in the Village was rated by 43% of respondents as the favorite community event with the Farmer’s Market coming in second. However, it was noted that respondents would have like to select more than one event as their favorite.

When asked about the biggest problems within Roscommon, the responses were more varied. Many issues emerged such as:  Lack of shopping/Poor economy/Vacant businesses  Lack of lodging facilities  Blight  High cost of living (gas, taxes, water/sewer)  Political disputes  Too much regulation  Lack of events/entertainment/recreation  Drinking water quality  Lack of opportunity  Lack of services

Land Use Respondent’s opinion of the quality and range of housing options in the village rated poor to moderate (71%). Over half feel that the Village should encourage more attached housing units and 46% feel the Village should allow accessory dwelling units (29% responded “no”). 53% feel that more low-cost senior housing is needed. Half of respondents support the development of Tiny Houses in the Village.

Services 70% of respondents feel that the quality of services in the Village are good or adequate. Many ideas were generated about additional needed services. When asked if the Village should maintain services such as irrigation at parks, yard waste pick-up/drop-off, sidewalk snowplowing, street sweeping, sidewalk maintenance, street/walkway signage, the majority of respondents feel that these services should be maintained or expanded. In addition, over 70% of respondents recycle.

Roads/Transportation 69% of respondents are satisfied with the condition of the roads in the Village. The survey also asked for specific segments needing improvement (the full list is located in Appendix A). 77% are satisfied with snow removal services. Half of respondents feel that additional wayfinding signage is not needed in the Village.

Economy/Business 62% of respondents feel that there are not enough job opportunities in the Village, however 44% also feel that they have enough money to meet their everyday needs (24% say they have “just enough” money while 23% say they do not have enough money to meet everyday needs). Over 79% favor offering incentives (such as partial tax abatements) to attract and retain new jobs and businesses. When asked if they would locate a business in the Village today, 33% said they would not while only 25% said that they would. 66% of respondents leave the Village for shopping one to two times per week and 45% leave the Village for entertainment one to two times per week. 30% leave the Village for medical care one to two times per week.

Goal

The primary goal of this plan is to maintain and foster the growth and advancement of the Village of Roscommon as a quality place to live, work and visit.

The Roscommon Village Council and Planning Commission has sought to make this plan a reflection of community belief, support, and action to implement it. Plan implementation often times is simply ascribed as governmental responsibility and not part of the activity that can be embraced by the broader community. That is not the intent of this plan. In Plan implementation, the responsible parties are identified and the type of activity required is identified. Responsibility for implementing this plan will include governmental, private enterprise, community group activity, and individuals. It is hoped this plan will stimulate enthusiasm and interest in community development that can become self- sustaining.

Objectives and Implementation Strategies (Action Items)

The following table contains timelines and responsible parties for implementing the strategies for the objectives found in the five focus areas listed. It is important to note that, while responsible parties are listed, the Village will make every effort to collaborate with partner organizations, other local units of government, and members of the public in order to ensure that the correct mix of stakeholders are involved in each item.

TIMEFRAMES

SHORT: Low cost, easy implementation, directly addressing top priorities, or critical to the advancement of other strategies, and to be implemented within the next 1-5 years.

MEDIUM: Important actions that have some level of significant cost and can be implemented within the next 5-10 years.

LONG: Actions that often require significant amounts of funding that must be planned for over time or require other strategies to be completed prior to their implementation.

ON-GOING: Actions that have no beginning and end period but which are continuously on-going in the Village.

VC = Village Council DDA = Downtown Development Authority PC = Planning Commission Saw = Sawmill Rural Business Center DPW = Department of Public Works RC = Road Commission VM = Village Manager Chamber = Chamber of Commerce Staff = Village Staff ZO = Zoning Officer Roxie = RRC Steering Committee TWP = Higgins Township RMRA = Roscommon Metropolitan Recreation Authority

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY OBJECTIVE A Continue to plan for the maintenance, replacement and expansion of community facilities, infrastructure and services that accommodate the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors in the Village while being fiscally responsible. DPW, VC, PC, (1) Adopt and maintain a six-year Capital Improvements Plan. ON-GOING Staff (2) Continue to provide quality police and fire protection service to residents. ON-GOING DPW, VC, Staff (3) Continue to improve and plan for the maintenance and any planned expansion of water and sewage facilities. Plan for the required replacement ON-GOING DPW, VC, Staff of lead and galvanized water service lines. (4) Provide for adequate streets, and road maintenance thereof, that ensure safety while facilitating orderly growth. Evaluate road repairs using a GIS ON-GOING DPW, VC, Staff program.

(5) Maintain a sidewalk repair and replacement program. ON-GOING DPW, VC, Staff 1 (6) Conduct annual Master Plan reviews and future goal setting by the Village Planning Commission to evaluate accomplishments and actions needed for ON-GOING PC, VM, VC Government & Public the next year. Conduct five year updates to the Master Plan. Services (7) Maintain a balanced budget and the fiscal stability of the Village. ON-GOING VM, VC OBJECTIVE B Communicate effectively with the public and offer opportunities for public involvement. (1) Use the Village website to provide meeting agendas and approved minutes of all council, committee, commission, and other bodies as well as to ON-GOING Staff communicate issues and matters of importance before these boards. (2) Include as many interested citizens as possible on committees on other ON-GOING VC, PC, Staff boards. (3) Develop and follow a Village of Roscommon Public Participation Plan to SHORT VC, PC, Staff maximize citizen involvement. (4) Provide training for boards and commissions and recruit using multiple ON-GOING VC, VM methods.

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY OBJECTIVE C Promote intragovernmental, intergovernmental and regional cooperation on issues of mutual concern. (1) Conduct annual joint meetings of Village Council, Planning Commission and DDA VM, VC, PC, ON-GOING to promote cooperation within Village government. DDA 1 (2) Attend regular, joint meetings of local governments in the general area. ON-GOING VM, VC, PC Government (3) Strengthen and develop a working relationship with the Chamber of Commerce, VM, DDA, Saw, & Public the Roscommon County Economic Development Corporation, the Sawmill Rural ON-GOING Chamber Services Business Center, and the DDA. (4) Coordinate with Roscommon County (Department Heads, Commissioners, EDC, ON-GOING VM, VC Sheriff’s Department). OBJECTIVE A Maintain and enhance the appearance and character of the Village. Foster distinctive, attractive development which provides a high quality of visual character in the Village while maintaining the small town feel. (1) Continue to make the downtown “pedestrian friendly” and attractive by installing streetscape features including street lights (lampposts), trees where appropriate, SHORT VM, DDA, Roxie benches, wayfinding signage (including snowmobile signs), and well-maintained sidewalks and paths. (2) Develop downtown design guidelines to achieve a collective identity and encourage creative design and planning techniques which produce visual SHORT PC, DDA, Roxie harmony while preserving special features and protecting natural resources. 2 Include these guidelines in the Zoning Ordinance. (3) Work with the DDA to implement strategies within the current downtown plan. ON-GOING VM, DDA

(4) Utilize programs to enhance façades and rear entrances of buildings. SHORT DDA Community Development (5) In the Zoning Ordinance, require roadside and open space buffer strips of vegetation, both to enhance the visual image of the Village and to protect the ON-GOING PC, DPW land uses adjacent to the roadway from traffic noise, dirt and glare. (6) Review zoning and other regulations to ensure they encourage the use of outdoor SHORT PC, VM, VC space in businesses, such as sidewalk cafes. DDA, VM, VC, (7) Work to maintain and rehabilitate commercial structures and obsolete properties. ON-GOING PC (8) Explore opportunities to preserve Village character through the designation of ON-GOING DDA, PC, Roxie historic structures (maintain list of historic structures).

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY OBJECTIVE B Create a strong sense of place. (1) Create opportunities for community interaction such as outside shopping, ON-GOING Chamber, DDA art displays, and festivals that celebrate community culture and assets. (2) Promote evening events designed to foster the interaction of business ON-GOING Chamber, DDA and community members/visitors after hours. (3) Provide a sufficient number of public amenities (restrooms, picnic tables) ON-GOING / VM/PC in key locations around the Village. SHORT OBJECTIVE C Provide for land uses within the Village that provide necessary services, shopping, tax base, and employment, while complementing and enhancing residential areas. Minimize the negative impacts of development on adjacent land uses. (1) Through zoning, ensure adequate areas exist which allow a variety of land ON-GOING / uses which are needed in the Village. Ensure these land uses PC, VC, ZO SHORT 2 complement, rather than conflict with, the residential areas. (2) Through zoning, require adequate buffering, where necessary, to minimize ON-GOING / PC, VC, ZO Community negative impacts on adjacent land uses. SHORT Development (3) Evaluate density and current zoning setback regulations to determine if SHORT PC, VC, ZO an increased density or lesser setbacks are needed. OBJECTIVE D Develop, maintain and fund a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system. (1) Incorporate Complete Streets design concepts into the Village’s planning efforts to ensure all forms of transportation are adequately provided for. Ensure the Complete Streets concept is factored into roadway SHORT PC, VC, Roxie improvement projects, trail projects, and private development (through zoning requirements and site plan review standards). (See Chapter 3 for details on Complete Streets). (2) Revise zoning to require sidewalks and standards for pedestrian connections to all new developments, and work to connect all existing SHORT PC, VC, Roxie developments along the corridor with sidewalks.

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY (3) Continue to focus efforts on elements central to a "walkable community" such as sidewalks, trails, visual elements, destination points and corridor ON-GOING VC, VM, Roxie improvements. OBJECTIVE E Enhance community gateways and wayfinding. (1) Install community welcome signage and streetscape elements that reflect MEDIUM VC, DDA, Staff the character of Roscommon. (2) Ensure adequate and distinctive wayfinding signage is present throughout MEDIUM VC, DDA, Staff 2 the Village. OBJECTIVE F Community Eliminate areas of blight in the Village. Development (1) Enforce the blight ordinance and work with property owners to ensure they ON-GOING VM, TWP, ZO are aware of Village ordinances concerning blight. (2) Explore ways to return unused or vacant property to commercial or ON-GOING VM, DDA, Roxie residential use.

(3) Continue dumpster project with township. ON-GOING Staff, VC, VM, TWP

OBJECTIVE A Develop and promote the growth of a diverse economic base as well as the tourism economy to serve the employment and commercial needs of residents and visitors. (1) Ensure the zoning ordinance allows for areas of mixed use development, higher density development, and walkable designs in addition to areas for SHORT VM, ZO, PC, VC 3 general commercial and industrial development. (2) Explore options (i.e. tax abatements) that would further assist with business Economic recruitment. Encourage Village staff to participate in programs, seminars, ON-GOING VM, DDA, Saw Development and conferences which educate on available opportunities. Research incentives. (3) Support the use of programs for rehabilitation by the DDA and ON-GOING DDA, VM Roscommon County (Façade Improvements Program, Brownfields, etc.).

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY (4) Review and revise zoning to ensure that development of property within the Village is not unnecessarily burdensome; streamline approval SHORT PC, VC, ZO, Roxie processes. (5) Support the development and maintenance of a vibrant downtown ON-GOING DDA through implementation of the DDA Downtown Plan.

(6) Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for mixed use development in ON-GOING / the downtown and other areas identified as appropriate and consistent ZO, DDA, PC SHORT with existing surrounding neighborhoods.

(7) Work with tourism organizations and surrounding municipalities to VM, Chamber, ON-GOING promote the Roscommon area as a year-round tourism destination. Roxie OBJECTIVE B 3 Market the Village to attract additional commercial and industrial enterprises. (1) Work toward development of the priority redevelopment and infill ON-GOING Roxie, VM development areas. Economic (2) Develop a database that contains specific information pertaining to Development each commercial/industrial property that can be used as a marketing LONG Roxie, VM tool for redevelopment. (3) Market redevelopment ready properties through the RRC program with LONG Roxie, VM assistance from the State.

(4) Ensure a strong marketing message is created and displayed on the Roxie, VM, LONG Village’s website and on other local websites (branding). Chamber

Roxie, VM, (5) Support and monitor marketing of the downtown with regional partners. LONG Chamber (6) Support and promote the development of mixed lodging opportunities within the Village by measures such as adopting zoning ordinance SHORT ZO, VM, PC, VC provisions that permit various forms of lodging, i.e. hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and tourist homes.

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY OBJECTIVE C Work to attract a diverse age group to the Village by providing a thriving environment for training and job growth as well as by maintaining a family-friendly high quality of life. (1) Support and participate with local and regional economic development personnel and educational institutions to provide job ON-GOING Saw, MI Works training opportunities within the Village. (2) Encourage entrepreneurial training programs to assist residents in ON-GOING Saw 3 starting and maintaining their own small businesses. (3) Create information packets for new and potential residents and LONG Chamber, VM businesses. Economic Development (4) Become more internet and Wi-Fi friendly. ON-GOING DDA, VC OBJECTIVE D Provide a development-friendly environment in the Village. (1) Ensure development approval processes are easy to follow, seamless, SHORT VM, ZO and predictable. (2) Implement and maintain the practices outlined by the MEDC ON-GOING VM, PC, Roxie Redevelopment Ready Communities Program. (3) Provide clear guidelines for developers on the Village website and ON-GOING / ZO, VM, PC, Staff include illustrations in the Zoning Ordinance. SHORT

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY OBJECTIVE A Provide for a wide variety of quality residential housing options for all ages and income levels in safe and attractive walkable neighborhoods. (1) Ensure that the Zoning Ordinance provides for sufficient areas for the construction of high quality dwellings, multi-family, townhouse, single SHORT PC, ZO, VM, VC family, and two-family, of varying densities and types including tiny homes and accessory dwelling units. (2) Research opportunities for senior and student housing within the MEDIUM PC, ZO, VM, VC Village. (3) Promote neighborhood enhancement programs such as street tree plantings, clean-up days, neighborhood gardens, etc., including Various groups, as ON-GOING community pride programs and bury utility lines where appropriate needed. and feasible. (4) Study and evaluate accessory dwelling units. MEDIUM PC, VC, ZO 4 (5) Explore and implement rental housing programs which ensure that high safety standards are maintained in single- and multi-family rental LONG VC, VM housing. Residential (6) Allow select residential housing downtown in conjunction with Development SHORT PC, VC, DDA commercial development.

(7) Ensure residential zoning regulations are appropriate densities for the SHORT PC, VC, ZO Village and address tiny homes in zoning. OBJECTIVE B Maintain the tranquil quality of existing neighborhoods by protecting them from the intrusion of incompatible uses. (1) Implement buffering and lighting standards where residential abuts SHORT PC, VC, ZO non-residential. (2) Ensure that all non-residential uses in residential neighborhoods are ONGOING / PC, VC, ZO low impact and compatible with and support the residential uses. SHORT OBJECTIVE C Encourage the maintenance of the existing housing stock and residential neighborhoods in good repair, appearance, usefulness and safety. (1) Identify funding sources available for residential improvements and MEDIUM VM, Staff make property owners aware of such rehabilitation programs.

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY OBJECTIVE A Provide and maintain recreational and open space amenities within the Village to enhance the overall quality of life. (1) Maintain a five-year recreation plan with Higgins Township and the Roscommon ON-GOING VC, PC, DDA, VM Metropolitan Recreation Authority. (2) Maintain and improve Village recreational facilities and expand where ON-GOING VC, PC, Staff indicated in the Village Recreation Plan. (3) Ensure that Village-owned public spaces remain clean and attractive by LONG VM, DPW providing continued maintenance by the Village. VM, Staff, RMRA, DPW, (4) Pursue outside funding sources, such as grants, for recreational development. LONG DDA

(5) Establish Village Recreation Committee MEDIUM VC, PC, VM

OBJECTIVE B 5 Incorporate resource planning into the community's land use planning process to protect open space and natural resources. (1) Encourage a land use pattern that is oriented to and respects the natural Recreation, features and water resources of the area. Evaluate type and density of Natural proposed developments based on soil suitability; stormwater management; ZO, DPW, VM, PC, ON-GOING Resources, slope of land; potential for ground water and surface water degradation and Roxie Open Space, contamination; compatibility with adjacent land uses; and impacts to sensitive and natural areas like wetlands, greenways and wildlife corridors. Environment (2) Encourage the use of native plant species and naturalized landscape designs, ZO, DPW, VM, PC, SHORT where appropriate, to enhance the Village’s existing character. Roxie OBJECTIVE C Explore the development of local ordinances and policies to protect natural resources within the Village. (1) Establish regulations and standards necessary to protect and preserve the quality of the air from degradation due to fumes, odors, smoke, dust and other SHORT PC, VC pollutants.

(2) Maintain the wellhead protection zone. ON-GOING PC, VC

(3) Maintain an active water quality testing program to ensure safe and clean ON-GOING DPW, VM drinking water resources are available to the residents and visitors of the Village.

FOCUS RESPONSIBLE OBJECTIVES AND ACTION ITEMS TIMEFRAME AREA PARTY OBJECTIVE D Become more environmentally responsible, more energy efficient, and more “green”. (1) Actively participate in the Michigan Municipal League Green 5 ON-GOING VC, VM Communities Challenge. Recreation, Natural (2) Coordinate energy audits for all Village buildings. ON-GOING VC, VM Resources, Open Space, and (3) Continue to promote recycling and other environmentally-responsible ON-GOING VC, Staff Environment activities.

Chapter 7 Future Land Use

Chapter 7 Future Land Use and Zoning Plan

Introduction

The Future Land Use Plan represents a union of all the research and strategies that have been developed throughout the planning process. Following a set of goals and objectives defined by the Planning Commission, this Master Plan presents a future land use plan that will enable the Village to accommodate growth while still protecting the resources and community characteristics. It should be noted that the desired future land use plan may be adjusted in the future based on changing conditions within the community while maintaining compatibility with the goals and objectives of this Master Plan.

The Michigan Planning Enabling Act (PA 33 of 2008) requires that the Master Plan contain a zoning plan which includes an explanation of how the future land use categories on the Future Land Use Map relate to the zoning districts. A chart is provided below which includes a listing of the future land use categories and the equivalent zoning districts. The Village has chosen to utilize future land use categories that closely match their zoning categories. The zoning plan is found within the discussion of the future land use categories. The Future Land Use Map (Figure 7-1) and the current Zoning Map (Figure 7-2) are found at the end of this chapter.

After adoption of this Master Plan, the Village should review the Zoning Ordinance for compatibility with the goals, objectives, and future land uses listed within the Master Plan. The Village should review all current zoning districts to ensure that a full range compatible and desired uses are provided for in each district. The Zoning Ordinance should also be reviewed for specific development standards for each district (including architectural and buffering standards), approval procedures, review standards, and general provisions. In general, the Zoning Ordinance should provide enough flexibility to allow the desired development pattern to occur.

Table 7-1 Village of Roscommon Future Land Use Categories/Zoning Categories Future Land Use Category Zoning District Downtown Downtown Commercial Highway Commercial Highway Commercial Industrial Industrial Mixed Use Mixed Development Residential 1 R-1 Residential 2 R-2 Residential 3 R-3 Public and Recreation All districts Source: NEMCOG – 2019 Future Land Use Map

Future Land Use Categories

Residential Areas designated as residential (1, 2, and 3) are intended to accommodate single-family, multi-family, and other related and compatible uses which serve the residents of the area without hampering the residential environment. Residential 1 and 2 are intended to house single-family homes each located on its own lot or land area. Residential 2 allows duplexes in addition to single-family homes. These areas also allow smaller lot sizes with Residential 1 allowing the smallest lot size at 66 feet in width. Residential 2 requires an 80 foot lot width. Residential 3 requires a lot width of 100 feet and accommodates single-family, duplexes, and multi- family developments. The Village intends to decrease minimum dwelling unit sizes from 1,000 square feet to 700 square feet in Residential 1 and from 1,200 square feet to 900 square feet in Residential 2. Minimum dwelling unit sizes in Residential 3 (for multi-family) will remain at 450 square feet for efficiency units, 600 square feet for one-bedroom units, and 750 square feet for two-bedroom units. Minimum dwelling unit sizes are based on ground floor square footage. In addition, nursing homes, convalescent homes, and assisted living homes are allowed in these areas.

Mixed Use The Mixed Use designation exists to recognize the fact that there are portions of the Village that are not divided into homogeneous land uses. The Village of Roscommon recognizes the desirable quality of traditional neighborhood design which allows for a mix of compatible residential and business development. The five proposed Mixed Use areas occur in the following areas:

(1) Southeastern portion of the Village – this is currently public land and is classified as upland forest, lowland forest, and wetlands (along the creek). (2) Lake Street – north of the industrial area. (3) 5th Street – contiguous to downtown. (4) Tisdale Road – on the north side of the Village. (5) Main Street – north side between Brooks and Sheley.

Commercial development within this designation should be consistent in design (building setback, building form, massing) with existing residential development and with neighboring districts. Permitted commercial land uses in this category should be low impact with standard business hours which are compatible with residential uses. Signage, lighting, and parking regulations should be incorporated to ensure that these elements will blend into the residential aspects of the neighborhood. In addition, adequate buffers should be provided to screen commercial uses from residential uses. As the Zoning Ordinance is updated, development regulations will be incorporated which insure compatibility between uses. A significant portion of the mixed use category is designated on currently vacant land. This provides an opportunity to incorporate the existing natural landscape into proposed development.

Downtown The downtown is the focal point of Roscommon and provides for commercial development that is pedestrian- oriented and offers a mix of retail and service uses within the central core of the Village. Downtowns provide convenient access to shopping, restaurants, service establishments, entertainment, cultural events, and recreation. The downtown should have development regulations that ensure a pedestrian-friendly design allowing for street trees, outdoor furniture, and eye-level design elements. The downtown should also have development regulations which ensure consistency in building design and form (i.e. buildings close to the

street line, similar but varied scale, and design elements). Height regulations should allow for two-story buildings with retail, service, office, and accommodation uses occupying the ground floor. Upper floors could allow the same uses as lower floors in addition to residential uses. Regulations should be developed which address the issues of sign size, signs overhanging the public right-of-way, message boards, and digital signs. Lighting regulations should be appropriate for a downtown area requiring lighting of a specific type, height and intensity. Parking should be located in the rear or side yard only. The downtown category is located along Lake Street, 5th Street, and Main Street.

Highway Commercial This category is intended for the widest and most intensive variety of retail, office, and service businesses. Businesses that meet the commercial needs of the automobile-dependent public are typically associated with roadways having high traffic volumes. Typical uses in this district include uses such as drive-through restaurants, auto service establishments, hotels, retail, offices, and other commercial uses serving a regional clientele. Signage regulations should be reviewed to determine appropriate area and height requirements. In addition, specific requirements for message boards and digital signage should be developed. Other development regulations that will be incorporated into this district include those related lighting, landscaping, buffering, and safe pedestrian access. Highway commercial is located along Lake Street, Sunset, 4th Street, and a small area on Main Street.

Industrial The industrial designation is for that area located in the southwest corner along the Village’s border and in the east central portion of the Village. The Industrial category is intended to accommodate and attract new manufacturing, processing, warehousing, and other industrial uses. The industrial area accessed off Squire Street has also been designated for possible future tiny home development or other type of high density residential development (see Redevelopment Priority Area #3 below).

Public and Recreational This classification consists of land uses that are recreational and publicly-owned uses. The uses appearing in this category are Metro Park, the cemetery, an area along the South Branch of the AuSable River, and the water tower. Several other publicly-owned uses are classified in other categories. For example, Roscommon Village Hall and the Roscommon County Building appear in the future “Downtown” category.

Priority Redevelopment Areas

The Village of Roscommon intends to participate in the MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities program. As part of this program, the Village will identify and prioritize redevelopment sites. For the purposes of this plan, the Village is designating general areas of desired redevelopment. These areas and the priority sites, once specific sites are designated and prioritized, will be reviewed annually and may change throughout the year as circumstances in the community change and as new information becomes available. The inclusion of these general areas of redevelopment in this Master Plan is not meant to preclude alternate areas of redevelopment in the Village if the opportunity for redevelopment becomes available. The following general areas are possible redevelopment sites (included on the Future Land Use Map – Figure 7-1).

1. Lake Street – designed as future highway commercial along the street and mixed use to the east. 2. Downtown – from 4th Street to Main Street.

3. Industrial area accessed by Squire Street. While this area is shown as future Industrial, the Village has also designated this area as a possible future area of tiny home development or other high density residential development.

FUTURE LAND USE Figure 7-1

EXISTING ZONING Figure 7-2

Chapter 8 Adoption & Implementation

Chapter 8 Adoption & Implementation

Adoption

Plan Coordination and Review As required by the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008 (P.A. 33 of 2008 as amended), notification of intent to develop the Village of Roscommon Master Plan was sent to all adjacent communities and other relevant entities to request cooperation and comment. A copy of the notice letter, affidavit of mailing and entities notified can be found at the end of this chapter.

After the draft plan was completed by the Village of Roscommon with the assistance of NEMCOG, a draft was transmitted to the Village Council for approval to distribute the plan for review and comment. The draft plan was transmitted to entities notified at the initiation of the plan development. After the required comment period, a public hearing notice and notice of plan adoption of the final plan was transmitted to all required entities. A copy of all relevant information can be found at the end of this chapter.

Public Hearing A public hearing on the proposed Master Plan for the Village of Roscommon, as required by the Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008 (P.A. 33 of 2008 as amended) was held on July 17, 2019. Section 43 of the Act requires that 15 days notice of the public hearing be given in a publication of general circulation in the municipality. A notice of the public hearings was published in a local newspaper within the community.

Adoption The Village of Roscommon Planning Commission formally adopted the Master Plan on July 17, 2019. The Roscommon Village Council passed a resolution of adoption of the Master Plan on August 12, 2019.

Implementation

The Master Plan was developed to provide a vision of the community’s future. It will serve as a tool for decision making on future development proposals. The plan will also act as a guide for future public investment and service decisions, such as the local budget, grant applications, road maintenance and development, community group activities, tax incentive decisions, and administration of utilities and services.

On an annual basis, the Village of Roscommon Planning Commission and Village Council will review the objectives and strategies of the Master Plan and identify and prioritize three to four working strategies per year. These identified priority items will be the focus of the Village’s activity throughout that particular year. This will allow the Village to work on a proactive basis in order to better accomplish the goals identified in the Master Plan.

In order to develop a work plan for each strategy identified in Chapter 6, the Village uses a management process as indicated in the following flowchart to implement actions to achieve objectives. These work plans will be developed with guidance from all responsible parties identified in the Implementation Strategies table.

Identification of Responsible Parties and RESPONSIBLE PARTIES …….. development of a work plan for each party.

Identification of tasks establishing a time IDENTIFICATION OF TASKS …….. frame for completion and placement of those tasks in work plan.

Identification of the necessary steps to STEPS TO COMPLETE TASKS …….. make progress toward the completion of

tasks.

Set a Course of Action which lays out incremental steps, weighs costs and COURSE OF ACTION …….. benefits, engages necessary stakeholders, and works towards completion of tasks.

Review outcome of completing the OUTCOME …….. course of action.

Evaluate the outcome to determine if it

EVALUATE OUTCOME …….. met the objective. Determine if there are additional steps that are necessary.

The Michigan Planning Enabling Act of 2008 (P.A. 33 of 2008 as amended) recommends that all master plans be reviewed and updated, as necessary, every five years. The Village of Roscommon Planning Commission will review the Master Plan on a five-year schedule and develop updates as necessary. Implementation of this plan occurs through regulation through ordinances and allocation of money through budgeting for specific project(s).

Zoning Ordinance The Village of Roscommon is operating under regulation of a zoning ordinance that became effective 2002. This ordinance is scheduled to be updated in 2019 to be consistent with this Master Plan.

Capital Improvements Plan Many communities develop a detailed capital improvements program that sets aside a five or six year program of capital expenditures. Capital improvements relate to land purchases, structure or building construction, infrastructure or major equipment. This process results in a preliminary commitment of the Village to actively pursue plan development. This capital improvements program facilitates plan implementation by identifying a process for when capital investments will be made by the Village to fund the Village share of expenditures.

Tax Increment Financing The Village of Roscommon can use any of a number of tax increment financing mechanisms to recover property tax monies on new projects to help implement public and qualifying improvements. The most common of these is a Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The Village of Roscommon's DDA implements such projects as constructing public facilities, developing streetscape improvements, installing utilities, building parking lots, and similar activities. The DDA was established so that needed improvements can be financed using that device. These are commonly accepted practices for worthwhile projects even in large cities or suburbs. If they are used, it must be for qualifying projects and for revenue from projects that pay property taxes. That eliminates public and quasi-public revenue sources, but those projects may be eligible for expenditures generated by other property tax paying entities.

Grants Grants can also help implement projects associated with elements of this plan. Grants can include such assistance as foundation or trust funds, Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants, designated Brownfield grants for assessment purposes (plus tax credits where appropriate), U.S. Economic Development Administration projects, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan, Michigan Department of Transportation grants, and a variety of other grants depending on the specific part of the Master Plan being facilitated or implemented. Many of these grants require either specific inclusion in a community's plan and/or documented public participation regarding the issue. Fortunately this Master Plan is designed to provide both of these for identified improvements.

Simplified Regulation Various ordinances can be overlapping and multiple applications may be required even if only one ordinance applies. Simplifying the process requires two considerations. One consideration is eliminating or reducing the number of departments, public bodies or other public entities that have to be involved. Fortunately, the small size of Roscommon already provides the simplification as the Village Manager and Zoning Administrator manage requests with the Planning Commission, Village Council, and/or other legally responsible body.

The second aspect of simplified regulation is keeping the requirements simple, straight-forward and relevant to the request. In addition, checklists, forms that include requirements for regulations and similar documents can avoid multiple contacts or tabling for inadequate information.

Private Enterprise The previous discussion leads credence to the strong role that private enterprise plays in the Village’s planning objectives in implementing a plan. Private enterprise initiates many of the activities that meet the improvements envisioned by this plan. The Village welcomes private enterprise to collaboratively work together towards the goals outline in this Master Plan.

Community Groups and Individuals The Village of Roscommon's Master Plan provides opportunity to allow the entire community to get involved. To achieve community involvement, the Village actively engages with the community through outreach methods using social media, website, local news and communication with the Village Council, DDA and Planning Commission.

Official Documentation

APPENDIX SURVEY NOTICE & RESULTS

Working for a Brighter Future

Village of Roscommon

Public Opinion Survey for the Village of Roscommon Master Plan Update Access the Master Plan Survey online! RRC CERTIFICATION www.surveymonkey.com/r/RoscommonVillage The Master Plan update is being done as a step ~ also available on the village website: roscommonvillage.com ~ toward Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) cerfication. GET INVOLVED! An important component of the master planning RRC is a Michigan process is public input. To reach out to residents, the Village has Economic Development chosen to distribute a public input survey in order to receive public program. opinion about a variety of topics within Roscommon. The survey contains 36 questions, takes about 10 minutes to complete and is SURVEY DEADLINE anonymous. The public input gathered from this survey will be used to formulate new goals, objectives, and action items. July 31, 2018 For more information, contact the Village offices! 702 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 989-275-5743 Village of Roscommon Master Plan Public Input Survey SurveyMonkey

Q1 Please indicate your residency status:

Answered: 152 Skipped: 6

Year-Round Village...

Seasonal Village...

Non-Resident

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Year-Round Village Resident 54.61% 83

Seasonal Village Resident 7.89% 12

Non-Resident 37.50% 57 TOTAL 152

# IF NON-RESIDENT, INDICATE PLACE OF RESIDENCE DATE 1 ., Cheboygan MI, 49721 8/1/2018 12:59 PM

2 So Branch Township 7/30/2018 8:44 PM

3 I live on East Higgins lake Drive 7/25/2018 8:24 AM

4 Higgins Lake 7/20/2018 8:32 AM

5 Houghton Lake 7/18/2018 9:51 AM

6 Saint Clair Shores 7/4/2018 6:21 PM 7 Gerrish township 7/4/2018 8:15 AM 8 Mt. Morris, MI 7/4/2018 8:04 AM 9 Market Towson Roscommon address 6/21/2018 12:14 AM 10 Roscommon 6/16/2018 7:07 PM 11 South Branch Twsp 6/15/2018 9:44 AM 12 Cincinnati Ohio 6/13/2018 8:35 PM 13 Higgins summers 6/13/2018 7:46 PM 14 Madison Heights Michigan 6/13/2018 5:29 PM

15 Higgins township 6/13/2018 8:38 AM 16 Roscommon County 6/13/2018 7:09 AM

17 Gerrish Twp 6/6/2018 10:28 PM 18 Gerrish Twp. 6/6/2018 7:35 PM

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19 Houghton Lake Roscommon Township 6/6/2018 3:27 PM 20 just outside of town 6/5/2018 4:15 PM 21 Work, reside in Backus Twp. 6/5/2018 3:13 PM 22 I live one mile outside the village limits, however own property in the Village 6/5/2018 2:39 PM 23 Brookside Acres subdivision 6/5/2018 8:14 AM 24 Gerrish Township 6/4/2018 9:09 PM 25 Just moved to Roscommon/HigginsLake 6/4/2018 8:39 PM 26 Houghton Lake, MI 6/2/2018 9:15 PM 27 Just outside of village limits 6/2/2018 8:32 PM 28 Higgins Township 6/1/2018 4:10 PM 29 Mt. Pleasant (grew up in rosco, still visit) 5/30/2018 9:35 PM 30 Prudenville 5/30/2018 2:51 PM 31 Lyon Township 5/30/2018 1:13 PM 32 Livonia,mi 5/30/2018 11:01 AM 33 Roscommon, Crawford county 5/30/2018 9:33 AM 34 In Roscommon, outside of village 5/30/2018 8:17 AM 35 Gerrish Township 5/30/2018 8:08 AM 36 Gerrish 5/30/2018 5:32 AM 37 Gerrish Twp.; East Higgins Lake; 5 years 5/29/2018 7:54 PM

38 South Branch Twp 5/28/2018 9:39 AM 39 Roscommon county 5/27/2018 8:41 PM

40 Gerrish Township 5/26/2018 6:31 PM 41 Higgins Twp, Roscommon county, year-round 5/25/2018 10:00 PM

42 Steckert Bridge Rd. 2 miles from the Craf Center 5/24/2018 11:28 PM 43 Gerrish township 5/24/2018 11:04 PM

44 Outside of village resident 5/24/2018 10:46 PM 45 Higgins lake 5/24/2018 9:21 PM

46 Roscommon south branch township 5/24/2018 7:57 PM 47 Lancewood Drive, just outside of the village 5/24/2018 5:04 PM 48 Year Round resident of Roscommon County 5/24/2018 4:26 PM

49 Gerrish Township 5/24/2018 4:25 PM 50 Macomb township 5/24/2018 3:36 PM

51 Gerrish Township 5/24/2018 3:03 PM 52 Gerrish Township 5/24/2018 2:30 PM

53 South Branch Twp, Roscommon 5/24/2018 1:22 PM 54 Gerrish Township 5/24/2018 1:13 PM

55 Gerrish Township 5/24/2018 1:09 PM 56 Gerrish twp 5/24/2018 12:43 PM

57 Crawford county 5/24/2018 12:35 PM 58 Gerrish Township , Year-round 5/24/2018 11:53 AM

59 South Branch Township Roscommon address 5/24/2018 10:35 AM

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60 South branch township right outside the village 5/24/2018 10:27 AM

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Q2 Please indicate your property interest in the Village of Roscommon (mark all that apply):

Answered: 117 Skipped: 41

Own Home

Rent Home

Own Property

Own Rental Property

Own Business/Bus...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Own Home 76.07% 89

Rent Home 6.84% 8

Own Property 9.40% 11

Own Rental Property 6.84% 8

Own Business/Business Property 16.24% 19 Total Respondents: 117

# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Church parsonage 7/18/2018 9:27 PM 2 Visit 7/18/2018 9:51 AM

3 Thinking of opening a bysiness 6/21/2018 12:14 AM 4 Hometown - parents live in Roscommon 6/13/2018 8:35 PM 5 Vacation and visit friends and family that live in Roscommon 6/13/2018 5:29 PM 6 NA 6/13/2018 8:38 AM

7 I live here, but a family member owns the house. 6/10/2018 10:48 AM 8 Work 6/10/2018 7:23 AM 9 Family owned home & business 6/8/2018 8:52 PM

10 shop and live here 6/5/2018 4:15 PM 11 Grew up in the Village and worked in it for 37 years 6/5/2018 3:13 PM 12 Work 6/4/2018 9:09 PM

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13 I work in Roscommon 6/2/2018 9:15 PM 14 I work in the Village. Family owns businesses. 6/2/2018 8:32 PM 15 Own home 1 mile outside village 6/1/2018 4:10 PM

16 Parents’ home 5/30/2018 9:35 PM 17 Renting a portion of someone else’s home 5/30/2018 3:40 PM 18 frequent the businesses as a full-time area resident. 5/30/2018 8:08 AM 19 Not in the Village, however. See #1. 5/29/2018 7:54 PM

20 Own a house outside the village 5/29/2018 3:55 PM 21 Where we live 5/28/2018 9:39 AM 22 Own in higgins work in village and surrounding 5/24/2018 9:21 PM 23 Shop there 5/24/2018 7:57 PM

24 Live, work, and shop in Roscommon 5/24/2018 5:04 PM 25 Community member 5/24/2018 4:26 PM 26 I own a house in Gerrish twp 5/24/2018 3:36 PM

27 Own home near the Village 5/24/2018 2:30 PM 28 Christmas in the Village 5/24/2018 1:22 PM 29 shop in Roscommona 5/24/2018 10:35 AM 30 Land contract in South Branch 5/24/2018 10:27 AM

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Q3 How long have you lived or owned property in the Village of Roscommon?

Answered: 154 Skipped: 4

0-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

Entire life

Do not live or own property...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

0-5 years 25.97% 40

6-10 years 13.64% 21

11-20 years 19.48% 30

More than 20 years 12.34% 19

Entire life 8.44% 13

Do not live or own property in Village 23.38% 36 Total Respondents: 154

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Q4 What is your age group?

Answered: 157 Skipped: 1

0-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80-89

90-99

100+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

0-19 0.64% 1

20-29 6.37% 10

30-39 14.65% 23

40-49 21.66% 34

50-59 25.48% 40

60-69 22.93% 36

70-79 7.01% 11

80-89 1.91% 3

90-99 0.00% 0

100+ 0.00% 0

Total Respondents: 157

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Q5 What is your primary occupation?

Answered: 143 Skipped: 15

Professional/Ma nagerial

Salesperson

Service Worker

Skilled Trade/Craft

Laborer/Industr ial

Farmer

Self-Employed

Military Service

Student

Unemployed

Retired

Homemaker

Disabled

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Professional/Managerial 34.97% 50

Salesperson 4.20% 6

Service Worker 5.59% 8

Skilled Trade/Craft 9.79% 14 5.59% 8 Laborer/Industrial

Farmer 0.00% 0

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Self-Employed 13.29% 19

Military Service 0.00% 0

Student 2.10% 3

Unemployed 0.00% 0

Retired 24.48% 35

Homemaker 4.90% 7

Disabled 6.99% 10 Total Respondents: 143

# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Homemaker 7/25/2018 8:24 AM 2 Healthcare 7/18/2018 9:27 PM

3 Education 7/4/2018 6:21 PM

4 Teacher 6/27/2018 8:47 AM 5 Health 6/16/2018 7:07 PM

6 Stocker at Meijer 6/10/2018 10:48 AM

7 Attorney 6/8/2018 8:52 PM 8 village employee 6/5/2018 4:15 PM

9 Worked for county of Roscommon register of deeds for 30 years 6/1/2018 4:10 PM 10 Para pro 5/30/2018 11:45 AM

11 Medical 5/27/2018 8:41 PM

12 Education 5/24/2018 1:05 PM 13 Health services 5/24/2018 9:54 AM

14 HIGGINS TWP SUPERVISOR 5/24/2018 9:02 AM

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Q6 If working, where do you work?

Answered: 110 Skipped: 48

Village of Roscommon

Roscommon County (outs...

Outside of Roscommon...

Work at home (telecommute)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Village of Roscommon 39.09% 43

Roscommon County (outside the village) 34.55% 38

Outside of Roscommon County 32.73% 36

Work at home (telecommute) 5.45% 6 Total Respondents: 110

# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 University of Cincinnati 6/13/2018 8:35 PM

2 Madison Heights Michigan 6/13/2018 5:29 PM 3 Detroit 6/8/2018 8:52 PM

4 St Vincent DePaul thrift store 5/30/2018 8:11 AM

5 work part-time in the Village 5/29/2018 7:54 PM 6 Lear 5/28/2018 9:39 AM

7 Houghton Lake, by appointment in the Village 5/24/2018 11:28 PM

8 Crawford 5/24/2018 1:22 PM

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Q7 Generally speaking, how satisfied are you with the Village of Roscommon as a place to live or own property?

Answered: 114 Skipped: 44

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Very satisfied 23.68% 27

Satisfied 62.28% 71

Dissatisfied 14.04% 16 TOTAL 114

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Q8 What 3 things do you like most about the Village of Roscommon (3 biggest assets)?

Answered: 110 Skipped: 48

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

1. 100.00% 110

2. 98.18% 108

3. 85.45% 94

# 1. DATE 1 natural resources 8/1/2018 1:03 PM

2 Library 8/1/2018 7:28 AM 3 The quiet quaint town 7/31/2018 1:07 PM

4 Quiet 7/31/2018 10:30 AM

5 Come back theme 7/30/2018 8:47 PM 6 Small town 7/25/2018 8:48 PM

7 Quality of restaurants 7/25/2018 8:28 AM

8 Gazebo concerts 7/24/2018 12:42 PM 9 People 7/20/2018 8:40 AM

10 Convenience 7/5/2018 9:55 AM 11 Craf center 7/4/2018 9:13 PM

12 Small town 7/4/2018 8:25 AM

13 Friendly people 7/4/2018 8:09 AM

14 Quite , Safe , Small 6/27/2018 9:19 PM 15 Small town 6/27/2018 8:50 AM 16 The people in the community 6/21/2018 12:01 PM

17 Friendly people 6/20/2018 7:41 PM 18 Small town vibe 6/20/2018 3:25 PM 19 Small town friendliness 6/20/2018 9:20 AM

20 The unique variety of businesses 6/20/2018 8:35 AM 21 Events 6/16/2018 7:10 PM 22 Freds 6/13/2018 7:49 PM

23 Friendly people 6/13/2018 5:32 PM 24 Lack of traffic 6/13/2018 1:52 PM 25 Walking downtown 6/13/2018 8:42 AM 26 friendly people 6/13/2018 8:29 AM

27 The River 6/13/2018 7:17 AM 28 Restuarants (nice quality establishments) 6/10/2018 11:33 AM 29 Access to nature 6/8/2018 8:55 PM

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30 Small town 6/6/2018 10:36 PM

31 The Lake 6/6/2018 3:27 PM 32 Seeing growth 6/6/2018 10:31 AM 33 water and sewer 6/5/2018 7:39 PM 34 river 6/5/2018 4:18 PM

35 Walkable downtown 6/5/2018 3:17 PM 36 Provided services 6/5/2018 2:32 PM 37 The work on the Wallace Park 6/4/2018 10:39 PM

38 Walkable 6/4/2018 9:11 PM 39 Not too small, have the basics. 6/4/2018 8:43 PM 40 Snow removal 6/4/2018 8:34 PM

41 Water and sewer 6/4/2018 7:52 PM 42 friendly 6/3/2018 12:49 PM 43 Small town 6/2/2018 9:24 PM

44 Small town 6/2/2018 8:46 PM 45 Farmers Market 6/1/2018 4:19 PM 46 friendly helpful area 6/1/2018 10:03 AM

47 Hometown feel 6/1/2018 6:24 AM 48 The roads 5/31/2018 4:42 PM 49 Nearby police station 5/30/2018 10:28 PM

50 Small, quiet community 5/30/2018 10:02 PM 51 The wooded areas and parks 5/30/2018 9:38 PM 52 Closeness to water 5/30/2018 7:09 PM 53 Scenery 5/30/2018 6:32 PM

54 Library 5/30/2018 3:54 PM 55 The cleanliness 5/30/2018 2:53 PM 56 The people 5/30/2018 1:21 PM

57 River 5/30/2018 11:06 AM 58 family fare 5/30/2018 10:45 AM 59 Small town feel 5/30/2018 9:39 AM

60 Supportive community 5/30/2018 8:45 AM 61 small town 5/30/2018 8:24 AM 62 Local businesses 5/30/2018 8:20 AM

63 Walking into town 5/30/2018 8:16 AM 64 You can get to know people 5/30/2018 8:12 AM 65 River 5/29/2018 11:06 PM

66 RADL - Library 5/29/2018 8:01 PM 67 Natural Beauty 5/29/2018 4:31 PM 68 Small town 5/28/2018 9:43 AM

69 Freds 5/26/2018 6:34 PM 70 Access to walking/hiking paths and river 5/25/2018 10:09 PM

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71 Flowers 5/25/2018 7:29 PM 72 size/location 5/25/2018 9:21 AM 73 Small town 5/25/2018 8:34 AM

74 Friendly people 5/25/2018 12:17 AM 75 Community supports the local businesses 5/24/2018 11:40 PM 76 Great churches 5/24/2018 11:08 PM

77 Low crime 5/24/2018 10:50 PM 78 Friendly 5/24/2018 9:38 PM 79 Good sense of community 5/24/2018 9:26 PM

80 Small town 5/24/2018 8:56 PM 81 River 5/24/2018 8:00 PM 82 The Retro feel of a time long past 5/24/2018 5:25 PM 83 peaceful 5/24/2018 5:20 PM

84 Forward-thinking business owners who care about progress 5/24/2018 5:14 PM 85 AuSable River 5/24/2018 4:31 PM 86 Small town feel 5/24/2018 3:40 PM

87 Underground utilities downtown 5/24/2018 3:08 PM 88 Forward Movement for Downtown Biz Finally 5/24/2018 2:44 PM 89 Small Town feel 5/24/2018 2:40 PM

90 Hometown feeling 5/24/2018 2:39 PM 91 Caring residents and business owners 5/24/2018 2:33 PM 92 Small 5/24/2018 1:59 PM

93 Large number of community events 5/24/2018 1:40 PM 94 Location in relation to the River and Higgins Lake 5/24/2018 1:18 PM 95 Metro Parks 5/24/2018 1:08 PM

96 Hometown 5/24/2018 12:59 PM 97 People Care 5/24/2018 12:48 PM 98 Dda 5/24/2018 12:40 PM

99 Access to Rivers and Lake 5/24/2018 11:57 AM 100 friendly small town 5/24/2018 11:53 AM 101 roads 5/24/2018 11:17 AM

102 It is safe. 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 103 Friendly people 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 104 The RIver 5/24/2018 10:39 AM 105 Very Clean 5/24/2018 10:32 AM

106 Most people are friendly 5/24/2018 10:29 AM 107 Community events /craft shows etc 5/24/2018 10:13 AM 108 Availability of resources (stores, parks, etc) 5/24/2018 9:59 AM

109 river access 5/24/2018 9:35 AM 110 SMALL TOWN FEEL 5/24/2018 9:09 AM # 2. DATE

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1 friendly and likable neighbors 8/1/2018 1:03 PM

2 Wallace Park 8/1/2018 7:28 AM 3 Has what you need without going to Big stores 7/31/2018 1:07 PM 4 The river 7/31/2018 10:30 AM

5 Quaint 7/30/2018 8:47 PM 6 Great residents 7/25/2018 8:48 PM 7 Closeness of community 7/25/2018 8:28 AM

8 Library 7/24/2018 12:42 PM 9 Activities (CRAF Center, concerts) 7/20/2018 8:40 AM 10 Friendly people 7/5/2018 9:55 AM

11 River running through town walkable 7/4/2018 9:13 PM 12 Close to the lakes 7/4/2018 8:25 AM 13 Small shops 7/4/2018 8:09 AM

14 Lots to do 6/27/2018 9:19 PM 15 Community events 6/27/2018 8:50 AM 16 The AuSable river 6/21/2018 12:01 PM 17 Craf center 6/20/2018 7:41 PM

18 All the services I need 6/20/2018 3:25 PM 19 AuSable River 6/20/2018 9:20 AM 20 Locational offerings 6/20/2018 8:35 AM

21 Simple 6/16/2018 7:10 PM 22 Grocery store 6/13/2018 7:49 PM 23 Clean village 6/13/2018 5:32 PM

24 Local shops 6/13/2018 8:42 AM 25 locally owned businesses 6/13/2018 8:29 AM 26 .School System 6/10/2018 11:33 AM

27 New businesses opening 6/8/2018 8:55 PM 28 River 6/6/2018 10:36 PM 29 The activity 6/6/2018 3:27 PM

30 Friendly community 6/6/2018 10:31 AM 31 natural gas 6/5/2018 7:39 PM 32 small business 6/5/2018 4:18 PM

33 the friendly appearance 6/5/2018 3:17 PM 34 Country setting 6/5/2018 2:32 PM 35 Keeping it clean 6/4/2018 10:39 PM

36 River front park 6/4/2018 9:11 PM 37 People have been wonderful. 6/4/2018 8:43 PM 38 My home location 6/4/2018 8:34 PM 39 Easy access to shopping 6/4/2018 7:52 PM

40 small town 6/3/2018 12:49 PM 41 Friendly People 6/2/2018 9:24 PM

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42 You know most people 6/2/2018 8:46 PM 43 Wallace Park 6/1/2018 4:19 PM 44 easy access to freeway and ausable river 6/1/2018 10:03 AM

45 People 6/1/2018 6:24 AM 46 The river 5/31/2018 4:42 PM 47 The Park 5/30/2018 10:28 PM

48 Northern lower Michigan 5/30/2018 10:02 PM 49 Small town close knit vibe 5/30/2018 9:38 PM 50 Mid way point from home to Mac. Bridge 5/30/2018 7:09 PM

51 Small town 5/30/2018 6:32 PM 52 Law Enforcement 5/30/2018 3:54 PM 53 The people 5/30/2018 2:53 PM 54 Flowers 5/30/2018 1:21 PM

55 Businesses 5/30/2018 11:06 AM 56 wine shop 5/30/2018 10:45 AM 57 Desire to improve 5/30/2018 9:39 AM

58 Location-river 5/30/2018 8:45 AM 59 natural gas 5/30/2018 8:24 AM 60 Family friendly community activities 5/30/2018 8:20 AM

61 Friendly business owners 5/30/2018 8:16 AM 62 the parades and events 5/30/2018 8:12 AM 63 Woods 5/29/2018 11:06 PM

64 River Access 5/29/2018 8:01 PM 65 Quiet & Peaceful 5/29/2018 4:31 PM 66 Community 5/28/2018 9:43 AM

67 Walk ability between stores downtown 5/26/2018 6:34 PM 68 Gazebo concerts 5/25/2018 10:09 PM 69 Hairdresser 5/25/2018 7:29 PM

70 CRAF center 5/25/2018 9:21 AM 71 Ausable river 5/25/2018 8:34 AM 72 Small town values 5/25/2018 12:17 AM

73 Walkable community 5/24/2018 11:40 PM 74 Library 5/24/2018 11:08 PM 75 Quiet 5/24/2018 10:50 PM 76 Convenient 5/24/2018 9:38 PM

77 Natural beauty most places 5/24/2018 9:26 PM 78 Closeness of community 5/24/2018 8:56 PM 79 Church 5/24/2018 8:00 PM

80 The ability to have close relationships 5/24/2018 5:25 PM 81 friendly people 5/24/2018 5:20 PM 82 Walkable/bikeable 5/24/2018 5:14 PM

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83 Fifth Street Market 5/24/2018 4:31 PM

84 Friendly 5/24/2018 3:40 PM 85 Decent availability for shopping 5/24/2018 3:08 PM 86 Past and current improvements to downtown facade 5/24/2018 2:44 PM 87 Proximity to Higgins Lake 5/24/2018 2:40 PM

88 Unique stores down town 5/24/2018 2:39 PM 89 Flowers 5/24/2018 2:33 PM 90 Quaint 5/24/2018 1:59 PM

91 community assistance to those in need or who have suffered loss 5/24/2018 1:40 PM 92 small community 5/24/2018 1:18 PM 93 Farmers Market 5/24/2018 1:08 PM

94 Opportunity 5/24/2018 12:59 PM 95 Small and clean 5/24/2018 12:48 PM 96 New manager 5/24/2018 12:40 PM

97 Friendly and Quaint 5/24/2018 11:57 AM 98 public works department 5/24/2018 11:53 AM 99 people 5/24/2018 11:17 AM

100 Maintained well. 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 101 No big box stores 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 102 Small town feel 5/24/2018 10:39 AM

103 Community 5/24/2018 10:32 AM 104 Pretty flowers planted every year 5/24/2018 10:29 AM 105 Flowers in summer, town always looks nice 5/24/2018 10:13 AM 106 Events for families 5/24/2018 9:59 AM

107 general pleasant weather year round 5/24/2018 9:35 AM 108 WATER & SEWER 5/24/2018 9:09 AM # 3. DATE 1 desire of the community to be better 8/1/2018 1:03 PM

2 Sidewalks 8/1/2018 7:28 AM 3 Friendly small businesses 7/31/2018 1:07 PM 4 friendlyness of the people. 7/31/2018 10:30 AM 5 Friendly 7/30/2018 8:47 PM

6 Great location to recreation 7/25/2018 8:48 PM 7 Family events 7/25/2018 8:28 AM 8 Art festival 7/24/2018 12:42 PM

9 Park at the river 7/20/2018 8:40 AM 10 Lowell traffic 7/5/2018 9:55 AM 11 stores 7/4/2018 9:13 PM

12 Close to state trails 7/4/2018 8:25 AM 13 Friendly people 6/27/2018 9:19 PM 14 River 6/27/2018 8:50 AM

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15 Central location in northern Michigan 6/21/2018 12:01 PM 16 Bloomers 6/20/2018 7:41 PM 17 Quiet 6/20/2018 3:25 PM

18 Friendly atmosphere 6/20/2018 8:35 AM 19 Appearance 6/16/2018 7:10 PM 20 Events in village 6/13/2018 5:32 PM

21 Community 6/13/2018 8:42 AM 22 natural gas 6/13/2018 8:29 AM 23 Well kept parks/rivers/nature 6/10/2018 11:33 AM

24 Variety of banks 6/8/2018 8:55 PM 25 Community events 6/6/2018 10:31 AM 26 community involvement 6/5/2018 7:39 PM 27 Air quality 6/5/2018 2:32 PM

28 Everything is close 6/4/2018 10:39 PM 29 Winter removal of snow. We get plowed out early! 6/4/2018 7:52 PM 30 people 6/3/2018 12:49 PM

31 The River 6/2/2018 9:24 PM 32 Close to cities a bit larger 6/2/2018 8:46 PM 33 Metro Park 6/1/2018 4:19 PM

34 Atv trail access 6/1/2018 10:03 AM 35 Location 6/1/2018 6:24 AM 36 The neighbors 5/31/2018 4:42 PM

37 Decorations during the holidays 5/30/2018 10:28 PM 38 Minimal crime 5/30/2018 10:02 PM 39 Recreation opportunities 5/30/2018 9:38 PM

40 Woods 5/30/2018 7:09 PM 41 Quiet 5/30/2018 6:32 PM 42 Local businesses 5/30/2018 3:54 PM

43 The simpleness 5/30/2018 2:53 PM 44 ATV's, canoes, bikes recreation area 5/30/2018 1:21 PM 45 People 5/30/2018 11:06 AM

46 made up north 5/30/2018 10:45 AM 47 Proximity to outdoor activities 5/30/2018 9:39 AM 48 Safe place to live 5/30/2018 8:45 AM 49 schools 5/30/2018 8:24 AM

50 Clean 5/30/2018 8:20 AM 51 Affordable stores 5/30/2018 8:16 AM 52 the ease of getting around 5/30/2018 8:12 AM

53 Peaceful and quiet 5/29/2018 11:06 PM 54 VFW Post 5/29/2018 8:01 PM 55 Great Location 5/29/2018 4:31 PM

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56 Kindness 5/28/2018 9:43 AM

57 Small town feel 5/26/2018 6:34 PM 58 Our local small businesses 5/25/2018 10:09 PM 59 McDonalds 5/25/2018 7:29 PM 60 eating/drinking establishments 5/25/2018 9:21 AM

61 Street lights 5/25/2018 8:34 AM 62 Good schools 5/25/2018 12:17 AM 63 DDA 5/24/2018 11:40 PM

64 Craf center 5/24/2018 11:08 PM 65 Friendly 5/24/2018 10:50 PM 66 Small 5/24/2018 9:38 PM

67 Still has and small town feel 5/24/2018 9:26 PM 68 Schools 5/24/2018 8:56 PM 69 Banking 5/24/2018 8:00 PM

70 A community that cares for its own 5/24/2018 5:25 PM 71 fishing 5/24/2018 5:20 PM 72 Seasonal decor (flowers, Christmas lights, etc) 5/24/2018 5:14 PM

73 Bob’s Butcher Shop 5/24/2018 4:31 PM 74 Quiet 5/24/2018 3:40 PM 75 Cleanliness and landscaping 5/24/2018 3:08 PM

76 Business owners working together to bring things to downtown 5/24/2018 2:44 PM 77 Library 5/24/2018 2:40 PM 78 Friendlyness of the people 5/24/2018 2:39 PM 79 Music in Park, movies in park 5/24/2018 2:33 PM

80 It’s home 5/24/2018 1:59 PM 81 Lamp post 5/24/2018 1:08 PM 82 Recreation-a lot of area resources 5/24/2018 12:48 PM

83 New president 5/24/2018 12:40 PM 84 Small-town feel 5/24/2018 11:57 AM 85 downtown coming back 5/24/2018 11:53 AM

86 actives 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 87 Starting to grow. 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 88 CRAF Center 5/24/2018 11:17 AM

89 Seasonal activities and festivals 5/24/2018 10:39 AM 90 Welcoming 5/24/2018 10:32 AM 91 Come together as community in emergency events 5/24/2018 10:13 AM

92 Ease of getting information 5/24/2018 9:59 AM 93 multitude of outdoor activities 5/24/2018 9:35 AM 94 LIKE THE PEOPLE 5/24/2018 9:09 AM

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Q9 What 3 things do you dislike most about the Village of Roscommon (3 biggest problems)?

Answered: 101 Skipped: 57

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

1. 100.00% 101

2. 92.08% 93

3. 79.21% 80

# 1. DATE 1 economy 8/1/2018 1:03 PM 2 Broken curbs in the business district 7/30/2018 8:47 PM 3 Not enough shopping 7/25/2018 8:48 PM

4 There seems to be quite a few vacant businesses 7/25/2018 8:28 AM 5 Businesses not staying too many empty buildings 7/24/2018 12:42 PM 6 Fighting at Village Council 7/20/2018 8:40 AM 7 No dislikes 7/5/2018 9:55 AM

8 Blight (Empty stores) 7/4/2018 9:13 PM 9 Need more restaurants 7/4/2018 8:25 AM 10 High prices for everything 7/4/2018 8:09 AM

11 Drugs 6/27/2018 8:50 AM 12 Chlorine in water 6/21/2018 12:01 PM 13 Homes that need attention ie)grass/“stuff” everywhere 6/20/2018 7:41 PM

14 Drunken behavior on the river. 6/20/2018 3:25 PM 15 Village council 6/20/2018 9:20 AM 16 Empty buildings 6/20/2018 8:35 AM

17 Not enough restaurants 6/16/2018 7:10 PM 18 Messy yards 6/13/2018 7:49 PM 19 Not having a good discount food store 6/13/2018 1:52 PM

20 Infighting 6/13/2018 8:42 AM 21 BC Pizza 6/13/2018 8:29 AM 22 Unemployment rate 6/13/2018 7:17 AM

23 Gas prices being higher than surrounding area 6/10/2018 11:33 AM 24 High gas & grocery costs 6/8/2018 8:55 PM 25 No parking 6/6/2018 10:36 PM 26 Regulations 6/6/2018 3:27 PM

27 Water is brown 6/6/2018 10:31 AM 28 double taxes 6/5/2018 7:39 PM 29 Empty Buildings Currently 6/5/2018 3:17 PM

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30 Poor shopping ability 6/5/2018 2:32 PM

31 I hate the the village workers when doing road clean up that they dump left over big rocks ,dirt, and 6/4/2018 10:39 PM dump it on the dirt roads in town and never come back to level it nor clean it up better 32 Blight 6/4/2018 9:11 PM

33 A lot of empty retail space 6/4/2018 8:43 PM 34 Council always disagreeing with each other 6/4/2018 8:34 PM 35 Drama from village board 6/4/2018 7:52 PM

36 empty store fronts 6/3/2018 12:49 PM 37 No lodging such as hotel, motel, inn 6/2/2018 9:24 PM 38 Some property owners refuse to improve their businesses/homes 6/2/2018 8:46 PM 39 Appearances of downtown 6/1/2018 4:19 PM

40 not enough store front businesses - too many empty bldgs. 6/1/2018 10:03 AM 41 Taxes too high for services provided 6/1/2018 6:24 AM 42 Codes 5/31/2018 4:42 PM

43 Not enough fast food services like Taco Bell. 5/30/2018 10:28 PM 44 A few non- residents trying to 'control' things 5/30/2018 10:02 PM 45 Limited businesses 5/30/2018 9:38 PM

46 Building restrictions 5/30/2018 7:09 PM 47 Pedophiles 5/30/2018 6:32 PM 48 Gas prices 5/30/2018 3:54 PM

49 garbage in the streets 5/30/2018 1:21 PM 50 Additional property tax 5/30/2018 12:30 PM 51 Not enough parking at river launch 5/30/2018 11:06 AM

52 Lack of flexibility and willingness to conform from long standing businesses 5/30/2018 9:39 AM 53 High taxes relative to adjacent properties 5/30/2018 8:45 AM 54 village politics 5/30/2018 8:24 AM

55 More grocery stores 5/30/2018 8:16 AM 56 need more diverse businesses to attract patrons 5/30/2018 8:12 AM 57 Lack of foot/bike trails 5/29/2018 11:06 PM 58 Unkempt lawns; weeds, and unmaintained buildings 5/29/2018 8:01 PM

59 Not enough affordable housing 5/29/2018 4:31 PM 60 Empty stores 5/28/2018 9:43 AM 61 Auto shops 5/26/2018 6:34 PM

62 Drug abuse 5/25/2018 10:09 PM 63 Vacant buildings 5/25/2018 7:29 PM 64 poor curb/street appeal 5/25/2018 9:21 AM

65 Extra taxes 5/25/2018 8:34 AM 66 Too many sex offenders in downtown 5/25/2018 12:17 AM 67 Village council disfunction and infighting 5/24/2018 11:40 PM

68 Lack of childrens events 5/24/2018 11:08 PM 69 Lack of entertainment 5/24/2018 10:50 PM

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70 Not enough options causing people to go elsewhere for different things 5/24/2018 9:26 PM 71 Politics 5/24/2018 8:56 PM 72 The board never gets along 5/24/2018 8:00 PM

73 That there are not more commonities 5/24/2018 5:25 PM 74 need,s more fun stuff to do 5/24/2018 5:20 PM 75 Empty storefronts 5/24/2018 5:14 PM

76 Empty buildings 5/24/2018 4:31 PM 77 Not a lot of businesses open 5/24/2018 3:40 PM 78 Vacant buildings 5/24/2018 3:08 PM

79 Lack of Interest in Forward Movement 5/24/2018 2:44 PM 80 Empty AuSable Drug Store 5/24/2018 2:40 PM 81 Gas prices in town always higher then other surrounding areas 5/24/2018 2:39 PM 82 Sidewalks curbing absent 5/24/2018 2:33 PM

83 Empty buildings 5/24/2018 1:59 PM 84 lack of employment options for younger residents 5/24/2018 1:40 PM 85 "Old boys club" feels very tough to be heard and taken seriously as a young business owner 5/24/2018 1:18 PM

86 Store fronts 5/24/2018 1:08 PM 87 Disagreement in committees 5/24/2018 12:59 PM 88 Lack of progress due to 4 to 5 counterproductive people 5/24/2018 12:48 PM

89 The slowness of adapting to economy changes 5/24/2018 12:40 PM 90 Some areas look very run-down 5/24/2018 11:57 AM 91 some homes run down 5/24/2018 11:53 AM

92 different places to eat 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 93 Ordinances need work. 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 94 Blight 5/24/2018 11:17 AM

95 Negative atiitude towards village government 5/24/2018 10:39 AM 96 Not enough Fast food 5/24/2018 10:32 AM 97 Village officials, what a joke ! 5/24/2018 10:29 AM

98 Empty/disheveled buildings 5/24/2018 10:13 AM 99 Taste of water at times 5/24/2018 9:59 AM 100 lack of work force 5/24/2018 9:35 AM 101 VILLAGE AND TWP TAXES 5/24/2018 9:09 AM

# 2. DATE 1 lack of coordinated improvement plan 8/1/2018 1:03 PM 2 Filth & litter in front of big box stores- Dollar General 7/30/2018 8:47 PM 3 Not enough in-town recreation 7/25/2018 8:48 PM

4 Village employees breaking the law and getting away with it. 7/24/2018 12:42 PM 5 Lack of planning, leadership of council 7/20/2018 8:40 AM 6 Outdoor dining 7/4/2018 9:13 PM

7 Better marked trail 7/4/2018 8:25 AM 8 Lack of stores 6/27/2018 8:50 AM

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9 Empty buildings 6/21/2018 12:01 PM

10 Not enough restaurant variety 6/20/2018 7:41 PM 11 Littering on the river. 6/20/2018 3:25 PM 12 Empty buildings 6/20/2018 9:20 AM 13 Lack of restaurant variety 6/20/2018 8:35 AM

14 No movie theater 6/16/2018 7:10 PM 15 Run down buildings 6/13/2018 7:49 PM 16 Not having a nice motel here 6/13/2018 1:52 PM

17 Empty building s 6/13/2018 8:42 AM 18 Enviroment 6/13/2018 7:17 AM 19 Limited entertainment options 6/10/2018 11:33 AM

20 Lack of big box store 6/8/2018 8:55 PM 21 Disfunctional board 6/6/2018 10:36 PM 22 The permit fees 6/6/2018 3:27 PM

23 Park upkeep 6/6/2018 10:31 AM 24 no parking 6/5/2018 7:39 PM 25 inconsistent water quality 6/5/2018 3:17 PM

26 Dysfunctional government with personal agenda 6/5/2018 2:32 PM 27 Parking 6/4/2018 10:39 PM 28 Lack of clean water 6/4/2018 9:11 PM

29 Council does not listen to resident concerns 6/4/2018 8:34 PM 30 Clarity of water 6/4/2018 7:52 PM 31 gas prices to high 6/3/2018 12:49 PM 32 Mismatched look throughout downtown 6/2/2018 9:24 PM

33 The unprofessional actions of most of the 'leaders' 6/2/2018 8:46 PM 34 Not enforcing ordinances 6/1/2018 4:19 PM 35 need some large shopping draw ie walmart meijers menards 6/1/2018 10:03 AM

36 Distracters and dissenters 6/1/2018 6:24 AM 37 No online billing for water or auto pay 5/31/2018 4:42 PM 38 Water runs bad, needs flushing too much. 5/30/2018 10:28 PM

39 The council allowing them to control things 5/30/2018 10:02 PM 40 Run down areas of homes and businesses 5/30/2018 9:38 PM 41 Building restrictions 5/30/2018 7:09 PM

42 Village leaders 5/30/2018 6:32 PM 43 Gas prices 5/30/2018 3:54 PM 44 office / council personal politics 5/30/2018 1:21 PM

45 Water/sewer cost 5/30/2018 12:30 PM 46 Corner building being empty 5/30/2018 11:06 AM 47 ill - informed residents 5/30/2018 9:39 AM

48 Lack of transportation for non-drivers 5/30/2018 8:45 AM 49 high taxes/cable/water 5/30/2018 8:24 AM

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50 Movie theatre 5/30/2018 8:16 AM 51 Farmer's Market needs improvement 5/30/2018 8:12 AM 52 Lack of parks and greenspace 5/29/2018 11:06 PM 53 An ununiform and tacky looking mail-box system 5/29/2018 8:01 PM 54 Need a better grocery store that offers more variety and fresh produce 5/29/2018 4:31 PM 55 More variety 5/28/2018 9:43 AM 56 Greens tavern 5/26/2018 6:34 PM 57 Low number of cultural activiities 5/25/2018 10:09 PM 58 Junk in ppl’s yards 5/25/2018 7:29 PM 59 several dated/unkept buildings 5/25/2018 9:21 AM 60 Higher cable bills with lower quality then other communities 5/25/2018 8:34 AM 61 Vacant storefronts 5/25/2018 12:17 AM 62 Lack of building administrator accessibility 5/24/2018 11:40 PM 63 Lack of communtiy 5/24/2018 11:08 PM

64 Lack of businesses 5/24/2018 10:50 PM

65 People dont take pride in what they have and are not asked to 5/24/2018 9:26 PM

66 Empty store fronts 5/24/2018 8:56 PM

67 5/24/2018 8:00 PM

68 That so many properties seem to be vacant or closing 5/24/2018 5:25 PM

69 needs more restaurant choices 5/24/2018 5:20 PM

70 No competition for Family Fare 5/24/2018 5:14 PM

71 Bad attitudes 5/24/2018 4:31 PM

72 Only a couple good restaurants 5/24/2018 3:40 PM

73 negativity 5/24/2018 2:44 PM

74 Bad publicity in the Resorter (related to Village Meetings/Manager/Recalls/Library Board Seat) 5/24/2018 2:40 PM

75 Grocery store also price higher then their other locations 5/24/2018 2:39 PM

76 Light up gazebo in Wallace park on a timer esp holidays 5/24/2018 2:33 PM

77 Lack of involvement 5/24/2018 1:59 PM

78 lack of advancement opportunities for younger residents 5/24/2018 1:40 PM 79 We need younger people involved in village board/DDA etc to bring new ideas and spark growth 5/24/2018 1:18 PM 80 Parking 5/24/2018 1:08 PM 81 Not open to change 5/24/2018 12:59 PM 82 Unorganized management to date-missed opportunities 5/24/2018 12:48 PM 83 Fighting among professionals 5/24/2018 12:40 PM 84 Lack of housing, especially apartments for young and older people 5/24/2018 11:57 AM 85 some blight 5/24/2018 11:53 AM 86 Blight. 5/24/2018 11:17 AM

87 School system 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 88 Too much blight 5/24/2018 10:39 AM

89 Not enough Stores, Meaning like Grocery (Competition/Pricing) 5/24/2018 10:32 AM 90 Spruce building 5/24/2018 10:29 AM

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91 Crawford kids/family making Wallace park miserable 5/24/2018 10:13 AM 92 5/24/2018 9:35 AM 93 VALUE OF PROPERTY IN VILLAGE 5/24/2018 9:09 AM # 3. DATE 1 business and residential facades 8/1/2018 1:03 PM 2 Too many pointless rules 7/30/2018 8:47 PM 3 Not enough activities for young families. 7/24/2018 12:42 PM 4 Empty buildings 7/20/2018 8:40 AM 5 Not enough bicycle paths. 7/4/2018 9:13 PM 6 More events 7/4/2018 8:25 AM 7 Not enough activities for children 6/27/2018 8:50 AM 8 Need more retail to keep people shopping in town 6/21/2018 12:01 PM 9 Trespassing on the river. Can you tell I live on the river? 6/20/2018 3:25 PM 10 Need more kid type activities (arcade...etc 6/16/2018 7:10 PM 11 Trashy homes and businesses 6/13/2018 7:49 PM

12 Gas price fixing (all same price) 6/13/2018 8:42 AM

13 High juvenille incarceration 6/13/2018 7:17 AM

14 Lack of Job Opportunties in town 6/10/2018 11:33 AM

15 Politics 6/8/2018 8:55 PM

16 No growth 6/6/2018 10:36 PM

17 Lack of Children and kids activities or places to go 6/6/2018 3:27 PM

18 Downtown parking 6/6/2018 10:31 AM

19 nothing for our teen agers 6/5/2018 7:39 PM

20 Amount of post incarceration facilities 6/5/2018 2:32 PM

21 Not enough knowledge of the village and of the permits 6/4/2018 10:39 PM

22 Lack of novelty stores 6/4/2018 9:11 PM

23 Brown water, and the need to chlorinate 6/4/2018 8:34 PM

24 Lack of policies regarding towers. 6/4/2018 7:52 PM

25 grocery store prices to high 6/3/2018 12:49 PM 26 No large space with some character for events 6/2/2018 9:24 PM 27 Unwillingness to welcome/include the younger generations 6/2/2018 8:46 PM 28 No street lights or sidewalks out to Hilltop Apts 6/1/2018 4:19 PM 29 not enough advertising on freeway to tell drivers we are here 6/1/2018 10:03 AM 30 Slow slow slow development planning - economic development 6/1/2018 6:24 AM 31 Two taxes by Village and Higgins 5/31/2018 4:42 PM 32 Roads aren't very good. 5/30/2018 10:28 PM 33 Petty, personal bickering amongst council. 5/30/2018 10:02 PM

34 Tourists 5/30/2018 9:38 PM 35 Building restrictions 5/30/2018 7:09 PM

36 5/30/2018 6:32 PM 37 Gas prices 5/30/2018 3:54 PM

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38 low income housing 5/30/2018 1:21 PM

39 Blight control 5/30/2018 12:30 PM 40 The bugs! 5/30/2018 11:06 AM 41 Political issues casting negative shadow on progress 5/30/2018 9:39 AM 42 Negative political tone 5/30/2018 8:45 AM 43 to much emphasis on business and not enough on residents 5/30/2018 8:24 AM 44 Community theatre 5/30/2018 8:16 AM 45 No night life 5/29/2018 11:06 PM

46 street water after storms 5/29/2018 8:01 PM 47 Need more shopping stores 5/29/2018 4:31 PM 48 Working together 5/28/2018 9:43 AM 49 Corner vacant building 5/26/2018 6:34 PM 50 Biking is not easy on the streets 5/25/2018 10:09 PM 51 Not enough shopping 5/25/2018 7:29 PM

52 empty businesses 5/25/2018 9:21 AM 53 Elected officials getting full benefits with the village paying 100 percent of their premium. (Unheard 5/25/2018 8:34 AM of and unfair to the tax payers) 54 Village council disagreements make us look foolish 5/25/2018 12:17 AM 55 Difficulty getting a new business off the ground 5/24/2018 11:40 PM 56 Empty store fronts 5/24/2018 11:08 PM

57 To many retiree's/ need more family events 5/24/2018 10:50 PM 58 Businesses closing because of weather 5/24/2018 8:00 PM 59 The lack of 24hr medical care (immedicate care centers etc) 5/24/2018 5:25 PM 60 not enough pop/food sale,s 5/24/2018 5:20 PM 61 Spruce Motor Lodge as a halfway house 5/24/2018 5:14 PM 62 Poor city planning 5/24/2018 4:31 PM

63 lack of interest in commitment to being a success/tight knit community 5/24/2018 2:44 PM 64 The stop light at the post office. Most evenings it could stop operating at 7pm instead of 9:30 5/24/2018 2:40 PM 65 Cost of cable tv 5/24/2018 2:33 PM 66 Lack of ownership within village homeowners 5/24/2018 1:59 PM 67 inconsistent business locations and turnover of business properties 5/24/2018 1:40 PM 68 vision for the future, we are at a standstill needing to get things in motion if we want to compete 5/24/2018 1:18 PM with growing communities like Grayling 69 Good ol boys and girls 5/24/2018 12:59 PM 70 Lack of infastructure planning and development 5/24/2018 12:48 PM 71 Lack of growth 5/24/2018 12:40 PM 72 lack of communication with newer residence 5/24/2018 11:53 AM 73 It would be nice to be able to own a few chickens. 5/24/2018 11:17 AM 74 Lack of good paying jobs 5/24/2018 11:17 AM

75 No bike trails or bike lanes in VIllage 5/24/2018 10:39 AM 76 Everything closes so early, No 24 gas station 5/24/2018 10:32 AM

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77 Need more large businesses, Meijer, etc. Village often fights growth. 5/24/2018 10:29 AM 78 Garbage/cig buts in front of dollar general store 5/24/2018 10:13 AM 79 general outward appearance of downtown 5/24/2018 9:35 AM 80 ONLY ONE GROCERY STORE 5/24/2018 9:09 AM

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Q10 How much of a problem are these issues in the Village of Roscommon ? Check one choice for each item.

Answered: 117 Skipped: 41

Water quality

Air quality

Unsightly or unsuitable...

Lack of affordable...

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Lack of employment

Decreasing property value

Property taxes

Quality of medical...

Quality of services for...

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Quality of recreational...

Quality of resident...

Other

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Not a problem Small problem Medium problem Big problem

NOT A SMALL MEDIUM BIG TOTAL PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM Water quality 43.10% 20.69% 22.41% 13.79% 50 24 26 16 116

Air quality 86.21% 12.93% 0.86% 0.00% 100 15 1 0 116 Unsightly or unsuitable business 20.69% 30.17% 35.34% 13.79% operations 24 35 41 16 116

Lack of affordable housing 30.36% 27.68% 20.54% 21.43% 34 31 23 24 112 Condition of roads 35.04% 41.88% 18.80% 4.27% 41 49 22 5 117

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Lack of employment 16.96% 18.75% 33.04% 31.25% 19 21 37 35 112 Decreasing property value 29.46% 23.21% 26.79% 20.54% 33 26 30 23 112 Property taxes 29.82% 32.46% 21.93% 15.79% 34 37 25 18 114 Quality of medical services 42.98% 18.42% 21.93% 16.67% 49 21 25 19 114 Quality of services for seniors 41.67% 25.00% 22.22% 11.11% 45 27 24 12 108

Quality of recreational opportunities 35.40% 33.63% 17.70% 13.27% 40 38 20 15 113 Quality of resident services/resources 23.89% 39.82% 25.66% 10.62% 27 45 29 12 113 Other 37.04% 3.70% 14.81% 44.44% 10 1 4 12 27

# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 *lack of affordable housing - checked not a problem for affordability and medium problem for 8/1/2018 1:03 PM number of houses* 2 Entertainments like Move Theater or Rental Places going out of business 6/10/2018 11:33 AM 3 Firemen’s memorial usually results in a death due to irresponsible people 6/8/2018 8:55 PM 4 Growing weary of council agenda and infighting. Too many halfway facilities e.g. Spruce motel, 6/5/2018 2:32 PM roscommon motel 5 Temporary Lodging 6/2/2018 9:24 PM 6 Nothing inviting to the eye as you drive in 6/1/2018 4:19 PM 7 Need a full time mini bus here, or two. Wait is too long! 5/30/2018 10:28 PM 8 Not letting people keep their campers on property 5/30/2018 11:06 AM 9 Grocery prices and selection. Grayling’s Family Fare is better, due to competition 5/30/2018 8:45 AM

10 Blighted properties are not addressed. 5/29/2018 8:01 PM 11 Hard for businesses to stay afloat in winter 5/25/2018 10:09 PM 12 council making decisions before communicating with tax payers 5/25/2018 8:34 AM 13 Lack of youth engagement 5/24/2018 11:08 PM 14 see above statements 5/24/2018 5:25 PM 15 Lack of affordable LICENSED child care for children (Summer/after school programs for school 5/24/2018 2:40 PM aged children) 16 Lack of police supervision/ cameras @wallace park. Dogs off leashes, kids swearing, smoking pot, 5/24/2018 10:13 AM skinny dipping at night.

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Q11 What is your favorite community festival or event?

Answered: 113 Skipped: 45

Freedom Festival (4t...

Christmas in the Village

Firemen's Memorial

Roscommon River Festival

Art Festival

Kirtland Warbler...

Gazebo Summer Concerts

Village Spring Clean-Up

Farmer's Market

Village-Wide Yard/Garage...

Roscommon Business Expo

Other (please specify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Freedom Festival (4th of July) 7.96% 9

Christmas in the Village 42.48% 48

Firemen's Memorial 8.85% 10

Roscommon River Festival 1.77% 2

Art Festival 8.85% 10

Kirtland Warbler Festival 0.00% 0 7.96% 9 Gazebo Summer Concerts

Village Spring Clean-Up 0.00% 0

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Farmer's Market 13.27% 15

Village-Wide Yard/Garage Sale 0.88% 1

Roscommon Business Expo 2.65% 3

Other (please specify) 5.31% 6 TOTAL 113

# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Can’t comment as I just moved here 6/4/2018 8:43 PM

2 I dont know all of them, but I have enjoyed most of these 6/1/2018 10:03 AM 3 None 5/30/2018 9:38 PM 4 Should be able to vote for more than one! 5/24/2018 9:38 PM 5 All! 5/24/2018 2:33 PM 6 Many of these are old and need revitalization 5/24/2018 12:48 PM

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Q12 What is your opinion of the quality and range of options for housing in the Village?

Answered: 115 Skipped: 43

Excellent

Good

Moderate

Poor

Don't know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Excellent 2.61% 3

Good 9.57% 11

Moderate 32.17% 37

Poor 39.13% 45

Don't know/neutral 16.52% 19 TOTAL 115

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 Need more town homes/apartment not income based 6/20/2018 7:42 PM 2 It it difficult to find a affordable place to live 6/13/2018 7:20 AM 3 Apartments are trashy, houses are small & out dated 6/8/2018 8:57 PM 4 Need more decent housing 6/6/2018 10:38 PM

5 I live within the Village but know people who can't find housing within the borders. Many current 6/5/2018 2:36 PM residences to small for families. 6 not enough middle class homes. 6/1/2018 10:14 AM 7 Not enough mid to upper housing to attract residents. Rental opportunities ver limited 6/1/2018 6:27 AM 8 Need more subsidized housing for low income!! 5/30/2018 10:28 PM 9 Trying to find a quality rental is nearly impossible. 5/30/2018 3:55 PM

10 We would have bought an upscale condo if one had been available. 5/30/2018 9:07 AM 11 There is no planned development for market-rate housing that could meet a variety of users, e.g., 5/29/2018 8:16 PM condos or townhomes.

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12 Very few options 5/25/2018 10:10 PM 13 Many houses in the village seem run down 5/25/2018 12:21 AM 14 Over half the houses directly in the village are run down 5/24/2018 11:09 PM 15 Expensive and substandard 5/24/2018 10:52 PM 16 I think most of the pricing is fair for apartments but for houses they want as much as downstate 5/24/2018 10:35 AM which is too expensive for the area I feel.

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Q13 Should the Village encourage/allow more attached housing (apartments, townhouses, etc)?

Answered: 117 Skipped: 41

Yes

No

Don't Know/Neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 51.28% 60

No 24.79% 29

Don't Know/Neutral 23.93% 28 TOTAL 117

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Q14 Should the Village allow accessory dwelling units (i.e. granny flats, garage apartments, guest houses)?

Answered: 117 Skipped: 41

Yes

No

Don't know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 46.15% 54

No 29.06% 34

Don't know/neutral 24.79% 29 TOTAL 117

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 Don't want it crowded. 7/24/2018 12:45 PM 2 They would have to meet building codes 6/13/2018 8:45 AM 3 Not only seniors 6/13/2018 7:20 AM 4 Families caring for elderly parents who are still capable but need some care are forced to house in 6/5/2018 2:36 PM alternate locations. 5 Should be regulated very specifically 6/2/2018 9:26 PM 6 we dont want transient "month to month" situations. 6/1/2018 10:14 AM 7 Is there a need? 5/30/2018 9:41 PM 8 only with zoning enforcement; not shack add-ons 5/30/2018 9:07 AM 9 Priority should be image enhancement first. Accessory dwellings are low cost and too small to 5/25/2018 12:21 AM attract young families/professionals 10 low income apt,s 5/24/2018 5:22 PM 11 Need rental code to prevent abuse 5/24/2018 3:18 PM 12 Needs to not be low income spaces 5/24/2018 1:02 PM 13 This is my opinion - I do not know facts pertaining to this subject. 5/24/2018 11:58 AM

14 I think it is each person's preference. Mother in law quarters are always nice to have, especially 5/24/2018 10:35 AM with all the seniors here. 15 If it’s goung to turn into another spruce lodge than no... 5/24/2018 10:15 AM

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Q15 Do you think more low-cost housing for senior citizens should be available in the Village?

Answered: 114 Skipped: 44

Yes

No

Don’t know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 52.63% 60

No 19.30% 22

Don’t know/neutral 28.07% 32 TOTAL 114

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 more condos for seniors 8/1/2018 1:15 PM 2 There is only one set of low cost housing for the senior citizens only. 7/24/2018 12:45 PM

3 Do you want Roscommon to be known as a senior community? Or do you want to get homes for 6/13/2018 8:45 AM families in the village so that it can become a village with families? 4 Not for low income probationary post prison people, but for actual seniors. 6/5/2018 2:36 PM 5 senior citizen yet, low income( using food stamps and government paid rent "state aid" ) no 6/1/2018 10:14 AM 6 Is there a need? 5/30/2018 9:41 PM 7 Senior housing, yes. Low income, no. I’d like to attract more residents with disposable income 5/30/2018 9:07 AM

8 I don't no how that could be provided without government subsidies. 5/29/2018 8:16 PM 9 Accessible to downtown at least 5/24/2018 4:33 PM 10 there are plenty of senior citizen housing locations in the village. 5/24/2018 1:45 PM

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Q16 Do you support the development of "Tiny Houses" within the Village (as primary residences).

Answered: 117 Skipped: 41

Yes

No

Don't Know/Neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 50.43% 59

No 27.35% 32

Don't Know/Neutral 22.22% 26 TOTAL 117

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Q17 Is the Village's response to blight adequate? (Blight refers to unsightly or inadequately maintained properties)

Answered: 116 Skipped: 42

Yes

No

Don’t know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 25.86% 30

No 50.00% 58

Don’t know/neutral 24.14% 28 TOTAL 116

# INDICATE AREA OF BLIGHT: DATE 1 with new Village Manager, I've seen improvements - previously, no 8/1/2018 1:15 PM

2 Run down buildings 6/13/2018 7:50 PM

3 Some properties have been vacant for years - Ie firmer pharmacy on the main corner - no clue 6/8/2018 8:57 PM what it was, it’s been vacant for 15+ years

4 I think council members attack certain people for blight because of special interest, while others 6/5/2018 2:36 PM are not addressed. 5 6/4/2018 10:43 PM

6 . 6/3/2018 12:51 PM 7 Not consistent with all business owners and/or homeowners 6/2/2018 8:49 PM 8 several homes are being neglected. Its not a big town so when you visit a friend or just take a 6/1/2018 10:14 AM drive, you notice: Broken" bearly hanging" shutters, overgrown grass weeds on several streets. Recently noticed it on Main st, Pinecrest, and st helen, 9 It’s simply not been addressed in the past. Lip service only. 6/1/2018 6:27 AM 10 Some yards and homes are just terribly run down and questionably safe looking 5/30/2018 9:41 PM

11 5/30/2018 6:33 PM 12 Complained of blight (neighbors), with no results 5/30/2018 12:31 PM

13 Vacant structures, trash collections in yards, overgrown yards, unpainted and broken fences, run 5/30/2018 9:07 AM down house exteriors. It’s embarrassing to have new people visit our town!

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14 5/29/2018 11:09 PM 15 The building adjacent Village Hall has weeds growing in the front and along the side. Perhaps the 5/29/2018 8:16 PM DPW could mow them down or treat them, or the Village could grow flowers there. There needs to be a consistent and equitable blight-management system put in place. It's blight; or it isn't. If it is, it must be addressed expeditiously and abated accordingly. Green's tavern - please have them remove their tenant garbage cans and theater seats from front of building. 16 Too many business (mostly auto) need to clean up thier "junk yards"...its embarassing to the 5/27/2018 7:01 AM community...village is allowing junk cars to be stored downtown...you cant even pull into some auto businesses...like the "tire" store because there r too many vehicles in thier parking lots that just sit there...no one wants to walk downtown with thier kids/family and view that...and where would the people walk to? All the business downtown close early except the 2 downtown bars. There needs to be a "cleaned up" walk from downtown to the river and how about trying to get the stores, besides the dollar general, to stay open later on a Friday or Saturday night? Maybe we would see families walking back and forth from downtown to the river eating ice cream and shopping. 17 5/25/2018 7:31 PM 18 This should be taken care of by the village. Not neighbor to neighbor that just causes problems. 5/25/2018 8:34 AM 19 5/24/2018 11:09 PM 20 Many shops downtown 5/24/2018 9:40 PM

21 5/24/2018 8:01 PM

22 Old Roscommon Herald Building 5/24/2018 4:33 PM

23 Closed businesses 5/24/2018 3:18 PM

24 anything off of the main roads of the village takes you back up to 50 years of maintained property. 5/24/2018 1:45 PM behind Mcdonalds, near the court house, and near Teepee for example.

25 There are no expectations from village residents and lack of follow through. Blight needs to be 5/24/2018 12:50 PM managed!!, and not by report basis but by internal tracking and reporting based off expectations which I'm sure needs to be developed.

26 It is getting better. Some blocks are obviously better taken care of than others. 5/24/2018 11:19 AM

27 5/24/2018 9:35 AM

28 BLIGHT POLICY SHOULD BE ENFORCED 5/24/2018 9:11 AM

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Q18 What is your opinion of the quality of services in the Village ?

Answered: 116 Skipped: 42

Excellent

Good

Adequate

Poor

Don't know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Excellent 10.34% 12

Good 34.48% 40

Adequate 36.21% 42

Poor 13.79% 16

Don't know/neutral 5.17% 6 TOTAL 116

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Q19 Are there additional services you would like to see the Village offer?

Answered: 36 Skipped: 122

# RESPONSES DATE 1 Skateparkl 8/1/2018 7:32 AM 2 Whatever services that can occupy the vacant buildings. 7/30/2018 8:50 PM 3 More family friendly activities. 7/24/2018 12:48 PM

4 COmmunity outdoor pool 7/4/2018 9:17 PM 5 Dumpster for Businesses on Lake street. 6/21/2018 12:08 PM 6 More for kids to do 6/20/2018 7:43 PM 7 Movie theater Arcade Places to eat 6/16/2018 7:13 PM 8 I do not know all the services offered, so I couldn't answer this one. 6/10/2018 11:38 AM 9 Hospital, Meijer, gas stations that don’t gauge customers, grocery store that has fresh fruits & 6/8/2018 8:59 PM vegetables 10 More promotion of the area 6/6/2018 10:47 PM 11 Kids and Children places 6/6/2018 3:30 PM 12 A closer Lowe's or Walmart/Meyer would be nice. 6/6/2018 10:39 AM 13 Programs for youth, youth services. Help get young people off the streets. 6/5/2018 2:39 PM 14 More medical 6/4/2018 8:45 PM

15 Competitive grocery shopping 6/1/2018 4:23 PM 16 free online water and tax payment options and or online auto charge options 6/1/2018 10:18 AM 17 Yard waste pick up Emergency/storm cleanup response 6/1/2018 6:29 AM 18 Blues night or olddess music once a week 5/31/2018 4:48 PM 19 Diverse food and entertainment 5/30/2018 9:41 PM 20 Uber/ taxi 5/30/2018 11:09 AM

21 Transportation for non-drivers, delivery service from local shops (grocery and pharmacy), internet, 5/30/2018 9:07 AM yard waste removal (downed trees, junk haul away). These may ease the burden on residents who are willing but not able to address blight issues. 22 Sweep the residential roads more often. 5/30/2018 8:31 AM 23 See previous comment 5/27/2018 7:05 AM 24 No 5/26/2018 6:39 PM

25 Quarterly news letters for information and reminders. Examples: run water notices for elderly that 5/25/2018 8:15 PM don't get on the internet. Reminders for everyone or information to new people about village policies and ordinances such as blight, curfew, fire, noise. People do not know about fire ordinance and burn leaves and such. Or maybe robo calls to let everyone know about run water or things like that. Elderly do not always get information they need.

26 Something for kids or family’s to do 5/25/2018 7:33 PM 27 Someone in the office being a notary public as an free service to village residents. Discount for 5/25/2018 8:35 AM village residents for craf center. Lighted sign in village advertising for school functions (sports, concerts, etc.). Our schools are GREAT!! Let’s let everyone know!! More people would want to move here for our school system and what they offer.

28 Better cell service 5/24/2018 11:45 PM 29 Be open to public 5/24/2018 8:03 PM

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30 more fun stuff to do 5/24/2018 5:26 PM 31 Fine dining, retail clothing (new), furniture, books and music 5/24/2018 4:36 PM 32 More downtown destination shopping options 5/24/2018 2:46 PM 33 Activities for families with small children. 5/24/2018 2:44 PM 34 Pool 5/24/2018 1:11 PM

35 Food vertity 5/24/2018 11:21 AM 36 Just more options for shopping Ie: Stores, Food 5/24/2018 10:38 AM

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Q20 Do you feel that the cemetery is adequately maintained?

Answered: 115 Skipped: 43

Yes

No

Don't know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 49.57% 57

No 9.57% 11

Don't know/neutral 40.87% 47 TOTAL 115

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 *check mark was in between yes and no boxes* 8/1/2018 1:15 PM 2 I never visit it and won’t use it. 5/30/2018 9:07 AM 3 Needs to be mowed more often 5/24/2018 2:44 PM

4 I don't think the contractor has been held accountable for his half ass job. 5/24/2018 12:58 PM 5 need to add more money to the cemetery funds for more maintenance 5/24/2018 9:37 AM

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Q21 What priority should the Village place on the following services? Check one choice for each item.

Answered: 112 Skipped: 46

Irrigation at Village parks

Yard waste pick up/drop...

Sidewalk snowplowing

Street sweeping

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Sidewalk maintenance

Street/walkway signs

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Cease service Maintain service Expand service Don't know/neutral Not available

CEASE MAINTAIN EXPAND DON'T NOT TOTAL SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE KNOW/NEUTRAL AVAILABLE Irrigation at Village 5.56% 58.33% 4.63% 29.63% 1.85% parks 6 63 5 32 2 108 Yard waste pick 2.75% 45.87% 26.61% 19.27% 5.50% up/drop off 3 50 29 21 6 109

Sidewalk snowplowing 4.55% 65.45% 20.00% 7.27% 2.73% 5 72 22 8 3 110

Street sweeping 4.59% 67.89% 11.93% 12.84% 2.75% 5 74 13 14 3 109

Sidewalk maintenance 0.00% 60.91% 31.82% 6.36% 0.91% 0 67 35 7 1 110 Street/walkway signs 0.00% 72.48% 19.27% 7.34% 0.92% 0 79 21 8 1 109

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# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Repair curbs on M-18 7/30/2018 8:50 PM 2 community features advertising = expand 6/1/2018 10:18 AM

3 Need ped-xing lines across Lake Street and 4th. 5/29/2018 8:16 PM 4 Direct to parks in village parking 5/24/2018 3:25 PM

5 including wayfinding signage and ORV/Snomobile route signs for amenities 5/24/2018 12:58 PM

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Q22 What downtown improvements would you like to see?

Answered: 71 Skipped: 87

# RESPONSES DATE 1 business and residential facades, and pride in maintenance 8/1/2018 1:15 PM

2 Skatepark 8/1/2018 7:32 AM 3 Requirement for Dollar General to clean their parking lot & grass area. It is littered to the point of 7/30/2018 8:50 PM embarrassment.

4 I would like a similar theme in town to make us look more unified. 7/25/2018 8:51 PM 5 I would love to see less vacant businesses. 7/25/2018 8:30 AM

6 Empty buildings filled with different businesses. 7/24/2018 12:48 PM 7 Removal of snow on roads to allow parking for businesses. 7/20/2018 8:44 AM

8 None 7/5/2018 9:59 AM

9 Too many vacant business bldgs...everyone would benefit from utilizing those buildings for new 7/4/2018 8:12 AM business operations in those buildings.

10 More retail Businesses 6/21/2018 12:08 PM 11 Fill the empty building on the corner at the main light. 6/20/2018 8:39 AM

12 Snow removal, road improvements 6/13/2018 8:14 PM 13 More businesses moving into the many empty buildings. 6/13/2018 1:56 PM

14 Walk signs at corner, why don't the signs on both sides of the road indicate you can walk? Only 6/13/2018 8:48 AM the side you punch the button on changes 15 a coffee shop, a pizza/Italian place 6/13/2018 8:31 AM

16 Something more in the way of Entertainment. We have a bowling alley, but we haven't had a 6/10/2018 11:38 AM movie theater in years.

17 The businesses maintain sidewalks because whoever is supposed to, doesn’t do anything. Vacant 6/8/2018 8:59 PM buildings bulldozed or attract businesses 18 Fix up the existing buildings, perhaps a theme 6/6/2018 10:47 PM

19 More lighting especially during holidays 6/6/2018 3:30 PM 20 Businesses taking over empty buildings Flowers in sidewalk planters continued Trim pine in-front 6/6/2018 10:39 AM of CRAF Center, more triangular.

21 more signs for location of parks and such 6/5/2018 7:43 PM 22 Bring businesses into empty buildings, quality business. These things have gone steadily downhill 6/5/2018 2:39 PM for many years. 23 I have watched the county do snow removal and leave it on sidewalk and it makes it difficult to 6/4/2018 10:56 PM shovel My Mom also live in the village and owns her home and every year she and my sister have a hard time keeping it cleared. Then they are sited if not. But people can let grass grow wild,Tash all over and through out the yard with no trouble. I also believe that you shouldn't need a permit to have a yard sale on your own property 24 Businesses in the empty buildings before more new buildings are built 6/4/2018 8:45 PM

25 Fill empty buildings 6/4/2018 8:36 PM

26 Get the empty store fronts filled, even if it means helping out somehow with upgrades so they can 6/3/2018 12:54 PM be sold. Maybe a loan to the buyer to pay back on a monthly basis.

27 Facades on businesses that complement each other, but not cookie cutter all the same. 6/2/2018 9:29 PM

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28 The village should have gone with a logging theme - our village was a large logging community 6/1/2018 4:23 PM years ago. Log store fronts, old gas lights, awnings, trees along sidewalks, benches.

29 Housing GET OFF DEAD CENTER ON EMPTY BUILDINGS! Do something. BE CREATIVE!!! 6/1/2018 6:29 AM 30 A real coffee shop, music night 5/31/2018 4:48 PM

31 Senior housing and low income availability. More businesses, get rid of blight. Office Impact 5/30/2018 10:36 PM Supply should not be where it is. Should be by post office. Use that corner for something other than an eye sore. Offer more fast food for workers. A bar for dancing. Something for kids and teenagers to do over to not get into trouble. Free gym usages for students under 18 years old. Delivery of low income food distribution commodity's for people without transportation. I can never use the service. Sad.

32 Dissolve the DDA. 5/30/2018 10:06 PM 33 Give away the Drug Store so something can go there. More benefits to encourage new businesses 5/30/2018 9:41 PM

34 Additional sidewalks 5/30/2018 3:57 PM 35 Remove unused signage Remove dead trees 5/30/2018 1:25 PM

36 N/a 5/30/2018 11:09 AM

37 Fill the old drug store with an upscale business! 5/30/2018 9:07 AM 38 downtown is fine 5/30/2018 8:31 AM

39 Create an up north theme and attract more shops which will attract more tourists. 5/30/2018 8:14 AM 40 Trees, bike racks, drinking fountains 5/29/2018 11:10 PM

41 A park bench or two along the sidewalks; and perhaps a table here and there with an umbrella for 5/29/2018 8:16 PM shade.

42 More Shopping and a better grocery store. 5/29/2018 4:34 PM

43 See previous answer/comment 5/27/2018 7:05 AM 44 More unique stores 5/26/2018 6:39 PM

45 Parking for butcher's shop, bike racks, fill empty store on corner, get drug users out of motels, 5/25/2018 10:15 PM community garden.

46 Business torn down or filled. Embarrassing to say live here. :( 5/25/2018 7:33 PM

47 more pedestrian friendly 5/25/2018 9:24 AM 48 Bigger welcome to Roscommon sign by Gaylor insurance. 5/25/2018 8:35 AM

49 More public parking 5/24/2018 11:45 PM 50 Less empty run down buildings 5/24/2018 11:11 PM

51 Demolition of older buildings unoccupied for years 5/24/2018 10:54 PM 52 Paint the art y facts building all one color not the nice blue on bottom and horrible fire engine red 5/24/2018 8:03 PM on top

53 more stuff for low income people to enjoy 5/24/2018 5:26 PM 54 Housing in downtown. Clean up the Spruce and make it historical and profitable again. 5/24/2018 4:36 PM

55 Sidewalk cafe seating. Continue flowers. Light Wallace Park to showcase treasure 5/24/2018 3:25 PM 56 More business, more outdoor seating, trees on sidewalks, 5/24/2018 2:46 PM

57 Fill the vacant downtown buildings (AuSable Drugs and the old interior design store next door). 5/24/2018 2:44 PM

58 The front of Bradley’s old building finished painting. 5/24/2018 2:42 PM 59 Buildings that are for sale and or occupied cleaned up - possibly DDA GIVES money instead of 5/24/2018 1:21 PM just matching grants to give businesses a necessary nudge to address the exterior appearance of their buildings without it costing them out of pocket

60 More business upgrades. Renovation 5/24/2018 1:03 PM

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61 recycling for business better - less dependent-labor intense flowers reinforced blight ordinance 5/24/2018 12:58 PM nice enamel coated benches instead of those ratty commercial benches Old buildings-cleaned, old signs down, made presentable 62 More business coming in 5/24/2018 12:44 PM

63 More shops, bigger variety of restaurants. 5/24/2018 12:00 PM 64 fill the remaining storefronts 5/24/2018 11:55 AM

65 Weekend live music outdoors. 5/24/2018 11:31 AM 66 Empty building to be filled 5/24/2018 11:21 AM

67 As a business owner, I would like to see snow removal improve. The snowblowing is nice but 5/24/2018 11:20 AM customers cannot exit their vehicles when there are 3ft snow banks 68 More outdoor dinning. Fresh painted buildings in a variety of colors 5/24/2018 10:42 AM

69 Clean up of old buildings/ some sort of code buisnessness have to get approval for paint colors etc. 5/24/2018 10:17 AM 70 Outdoor venue complex other than the gazebo at the CRAF center 5/24/2018 9:37 AM

71 MORE RETAIL BUSINESSES TO BRING TOURISTS TO THE VILLAGE 5/24/2018 9:21 AM

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Q23 Do you recycle?

Answered: 115 Skipped: 43

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 70.43% 81

No 29.57% 34 TOTAL 115

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Q24 Are you satisfied with road maintenance, road construction, and road conditions in the Village?

Answered: 110 Skipped: 48

Yes

No

Don’t know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 69.09% 76

No 18.18% 20

Don’t know/neutral 12.73% 14 TOTAL 110

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 parking in some areas needs to be better 8/1/2018 1:15 PM

2 It is better without painted parking spaces on M-18– waste of paint. 7/30/2018 8:55 PM 3 I wish they used sfaer practices (OSHA) I have personally witness no cones or flaggers on 7/25/2018 8:32 AM numerous occasions 4 To many potholes. 7/24/2018 12:54 PM

5 Snow removal 7/20/2018 8:47 AM

6 Takes to long to get them out to plow they wait to long. The block alot of driveways after most folks 6/6/2018 3:32 PM have shovels or plowed there drive

7 Always looks hurried,stuff left not done,big rock and dirt left in road ,snow removal could be better 6/4/2018 10:56 PM 8 residential streets need to be swept more often 5/30/2018 8:33 AM

9 Road to RAPs is ridiculous with standing water. It's too narrow especially in the winter months. 5/24/2018 2:50 PM

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Q25 Are there roads or road segments you would like to see improved? Please list:

Answered: 19 Skipped: 139

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

1. 100.00% 19

2. 42.11% 8

3. 21.05% 4

4. 10.53% 2

5. 0.00% 0

# 1. DATE 1 Division St. not interrupted by creek 8/1/2018 1:15 PM

2 Curbs along M-18– I’ve seen too many people twist their ankle 7/30/2018 8:55 PM 3 South Fourth Street potholes. 7/24/2018 12:54 PM

4 None 7/5/2018 10:01 AM 5 Leeline and E. Pioneer 6/27/2018 8:53 AM

6 6th st 6/6/2018 10:49 PM

7 fourth street 6/5/2018 7:46 PM 8 Main St 6/4/2018 10:56 PM

9 Need paved or repaired 6/4/2018 7:56 PM 10 Ballenger 5/31/2018 4:49 PM

11 Ballenger St. 5/30/2018 10:38 PM 12 Most dirt roads 5/30/2018 11:10 AM

13 Corner of southline and m18 east side, Davita 5/29/2018 11:13 PM

14 The flooding at Mat's Diner 5/29/2018 8:17 PM 15 Between county building and craf center 5/24/2018 11:12 PM

16 Back roads. Not plowed for days not just in the village 5/24/2018 9:32 PM 17 Brooks 5/24/2018 3:26 PM

18 West Sunset on way to the schools 5/24/2018 2:50 PM 19 S Main St 5/24/2018 11:21 AM

# 2. DATE 1 more continuous roadways instead of so many drive-arounds 8/1/2018 1:15 PM 2 The tar & gravel is a step, maybe in the wrong direction 7/30/2018 8:55 PM

3 Over by fair grounds 7/24/2018 12:54 PM

4 ballandgher street 6/5/2018 7:46 PM 5 Higgins Street 6/4/2018 10:56 PM

6 South fourth 5/29/2018 11:13 PM 7 Any side streets not used as often as any main roads 5/24/2018 9:32 PM

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8 Put a bridge over Robinson Creek so Division Street goes all the way through 5/24/2018 2:50 PM # 3. DATE 1 Railroad crossing on M-18 7/30/2018 8:55 PM

2 George st 6/4/2018 10:56 PM 3 Pinecrest 5/29/2018 11:13 PM

4 Fix the stop light at the post office.... 75% of the time it's not needed. 5/24/2018 2:50 PM # 4. DATE 1 The 6/4/2018 10:56 PM

2 Shelley South of fourth street 5/29/2018 11:13 PM # 5. DATE There are no responses.

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Q26 Are you satisfied with snow removal within the Village?

Answered: 108 Skipped: 50

Yes

No

Don’t know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 76.85% 83

No 13.89% 15

Don’t know/neutral 9.26% 10 TOTAL 108

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 downtown is often inaccessible from street to sidewalk 8/1/2018 1:15 PM

2 It’s adequate, would like sidewalks done on weekends. A lot of people walk on weekends 7/30/2018 8:55 PM

3 The snow gets piled up on the curbs in town making it impossible to reach businesses 6/13/2018 1:59 PM 4 Clear all the corners off at the light in town. Don't leave piles of snow in parking lots 6/13/2018 8:49 AM

5 Yes, for the most part. It could be expanded. 6/10/2018 11:41 AM 6 The business owners shovel the sidewalks because the village doesn’t 6/8/2018 9:01 PM

7 Takes to long for them to get out and remove 6/6/2018 3:32 PM 8 Very good service in the Village! 5/30/2018 10:38 PM

9 Sidewalk plowing could be better coordinated with the street plowing. 5/30/2018 1:30 PM

10 Out early work hard 5/24/2018 3:26 PM 11 Sidewalks where customer parking is located needs complete snow removal. 5/24/2018 11:21 AM

12 Would like to see it expanded to encourage a walkable community 5/24/2018 10:44 AM 13 They have always done a nice job of keeping the roads clean 5/24/2018 10:39 AM

14 Side walk snow removal expanded to over bridge instead of stopping at Catholic Church. 5/24/2018 10:19 AM

15 I appreciate that the plow cleared near my mailbox this past winter. 5/24/2018 10:06 AM

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Q27 Do you feel that additional wayfinding signage is needed in the Village?

Answered: 107 Skipped: 51

Yes

No

Don't know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 29.91% 32

No 49.53% 53

Don't know/neutral 20.56% 22 TOTAL 107

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 It is outdated, letters are too small to read even at 25 mph, some County road signs are behind 7/30/2018 8:55 PM trees. Need to re-evaluate speed limits

2 Off expressway so people know what’s in town and how far 6/8/2018 9:01 PM 3 Signs are way too small - can't read until you're right on top of them. 6/1/2018 4:24 PM

4 We need to attract more I75 traffic 6/1/2018 6:31 AM 5 If there are points of interest, let people know 5/30/2018 8:15 AM

6 Need bigger signs with colors and symbols for parking, walking, and biking and ORV or 5/29/2018 8:17 PM snowmobiles 7 Keep pedestrians and bikers in mind 5/25/2018 10:19 PM

8 specifically ORV/Snomobile trail signs to keep them on on the trail and spit out for amenities in the 5/24/2018 12:59 PM proper area.

9 signs need to be updated 5/24/2018 9:37 AM

10 MOST PEOPLE EVEN IN THE VILLAGE ITSELF DO NOT KNOW WHERE PARKS, ETC ARE 5/24/2018 9:25 AM LOCATED

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Q28 What concerns do you have about traffic, loading zones or pedestrian walkways in the Village?

Answered: 45 Skipped: 113

# RESPONSES DATE 1 speed limit at McDonald's is too fast for the number of driveways in that area 8/1/2018 1:15 PM

2 Not enough parking - or reserved parking- behind Village Hall...why not reserve just during week or 7/30/2018 8:55 PM open hours? Not disabled-friendly— no way to park van or car driven by disabled to access the shops on M-18

3 I think we need more signage near parking areas for road crossing. Also need more signage in the 7/25/2018 8:52 PM same areas to locate in town features.

4 Cars parked near corners makes hard to see around. 7/24/2018 12:54 PM

5 The businesses beyond the courthouse seem to be forgotten at times, especially in the winter. It 7/20/2018 8:47 AM people can park in the street is next to impossible for them to acces the sidewalk.

6 Not aware of any issues one way or the other. 7/4/2018 8:13 AM 7 People do not pay attention to crosswalk by county building! 6/20/2018 7:44 PM

8 Mone 6/20/2018 3:27 PM 9 None 6/20/2018 8:40 AM

10 Clean up the snow better 6/13/2018 1:59 PM

11 No concerns at this time 6/10/2018 11:41 AM 12 More cross walks 6/8/2018 9:01 PM

13 More lighting 6/6/2018 3:32 PM 14 need them 6/5/2018 7:46 PM

15 sidewalk needed from hilltop to town 6/5/2018 4:22 PM

16 Hard to park downtown. Need something. 6/5/2018 2:40 PM 17 Parking spaces by each and every corner is to close difficulties in seeing very dangerous 6/4/2018 10:56 PM

18 None 6/4/2018 8:37 PM 19 Limited parking Limited walkable downtown 6/1/2018 6:31 AM

20 Need walk or don't walk signs at light in town. 5/30/2018 10:38 PM 21 No comment 5/30/2018 10:07 PM

22 Safe walkway to the Light Hose 5/30/2018 1:30 PM

23 More street parking and signage for current available parking 5/30/2018 9:42 AM 24 There appears to be no way to walk from the apartments to downtown on sidewalks, and the 5/30/2018 9:18 AM sidewalks on Fifth Street toward Robinson need to be leveled. 25 none 5/30/2018 8:33 AM

26 Need bike lanes 5/29/2018 11:13 PM

27 There is no signage that invites one to get out of ones car and explore the local stores. Need "park" 5/29/2018 8:17 PM "see" "do" signs about.

28 Loading zones is a problem on weekends during the summer. 5/29/2018 4:35 PM 29 Corner of 5th street and brooks st by kens tires, very hard to see oncoming traffic with road 5/27/2018 11:38 AM parking

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30 Too many junk vehicles at too many auto "stores" in the village...no one wants to look at junk auto 5/27/2018 7:05 AM scenery. 31 Impact office parking is awkward. Crosswalk near family fare would improve walkability of village. 5/25/2018 10:19 PM

32 None 5/25/2018 7:33 PM

33 designated crosswalks would be nice 5/25/2018 9:25 AM 34 Lack of public parking 5/24/2018 11:46 PM

35 They are not enforced as much as they should be 5/24/2018 10:55 PM 36 Main light in town is too short. About three cars get through and it changes. Pretty irritating during 5/24/2018 5:19 PM peak commute times.

37 Parking downtown needs to be increased. Butcher Shop is hard to visit with small children due to 5/24/2018 2:50 PM the lack of parking close to the building. CRAF Center parking lot is too crowded. COOR employee's should be parking farther away from the building to allow guest closer access. 38 None 5/24/2018 2:43 PM

39 Hilltop to town 5/24/2018 12:59 PM

40 Good flow 5/24/2018 11:22 AM 41 Need more walkways and pedistrain signage. 5/24/2018 10:44 AM

42 I think the flow of traffic is good except during busy times of the year. But that can not be helped 5/24/2018 10:39 AM 43 Pedestrian walkway over bridge by Campbell’s livery in winter time. Many people still walk w 5/24/2018 10:19 AM shopping carts etc to get groceries & ride bikes. Without side walks cleared they’re left to ride on road. Eventually someone sadly is going to get hit.

44 downtown businesses receiving goods that block traffic 5/24/2018 9:37 AM

45 DOWN TOWN IS IN NEED OF LOADING ZONES, STREETS CAN HANLE TRUCKS 5/24/2018 9:25 AM DELIVERING TO BUSINESS. LARGE TRUCKS HAVE A JPROBLEM TURNING AT MAIN STOP LIGHT (M-18 & M-76)

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Q29 Do you feel there are adequate job opportunities in the Village?

Answered: 107 Skipped: 51

Yes

No

Don’t know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 15.89% 17

No 61.68% 66

Don’t know/neutral 22.43% 24 TOTAL 107

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 our economy and commerce need to grow to help with this 8/1/2018 1:17 PM 2 There are very few jobs. Small business owners work long hours because they can’t afford help. If 7/20/2018 8:53 AM they hire anyone they can’t pay them enough to ll I’ve pn

3 I do believe it is getting better. 7/4/2018 8:16 AM 4 Before my current job (outside of Roscommon), I applied around town and only found frustration. 6/10/2018 11:46 AM

5 I see help wanted signs and ads frequently. I believe due to people who don't want to work or can't 6/5/2018 2:45 PM work those jobs aren't filled. E.G. felons, people on probation who never lived here before getting out of jail.

6 There has to be an atmosphere to attract business which will create more job opportunities 5/30/2018 8:16 AM 7 Need to expand businesses in the village that create jobs of various skills and management. 5/29/2018 8:25 PM

8 LEAR and school are largest employers 5/25/2018 10:26 PM 9 Focus on cummunity involvement in our school system. More people move here for our schools 5/25/2018 9:00 AM and then there will be more chance for new businesses to thrive in town.

10 Tourist community, seasonal . 5/24/2018 9:43 PM 11 emplyment isnt unavailable but it does not reflect the demographic of Roscommon. employment to 5/24/2018 2:00 PM retain younger residents with good work ethics should be expanded. I feel many leave Roscommon for more opportunities when they could contribute if incentive to stay.

12 Unfortunately we have a high disibility population and second generation welfare and they dont 5/24/2018 1:07 PM want to work 13 I feel with more stores there will be more jobs for the Village. 5/24/2018 10:42 AM

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Q30 Which of the following best describes how well your total income meets your everyday needs for things such as housing, food, clothing, and other necessities?

Answered: 104 Skipped: 54

Have more than enough money

Enough money

Just enough money

Not enough money

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Have more than enough money 8.65% 9

Enough money 44.23% 46

Just enough money 24.04% 25

Not enough money 23.08% 24 TOTAL 104

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Q31 Do you favor the Village offering incentives, such as partial tax abatements, to attract and retain new jobs and businesses?

Answered: 106 Skipped: 52

Yes

No

Don’t know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 79.25% 84

No 8.49% 9

Don’t know/neutral 14.15% 15 Total Respondents: 106

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT: DATE 1 we should all recruit, but incentives work in conjunction 8/1/2018 1:17 PM 2 Own a business, several have recently opened. Village taxes are affordable. If you give away the 7/30/2018 9:02 PM farm, then you can’t run the Business of the Village. If someone wants to do business in the Village, they will have a solid business plan or will fold within the first few years. Definitely NO more “big box” commercial stores, it takes aaay from the quaint, friendly atmosphere & they don’t care about the community like the small Mom & pop stores. 3 Less taxes to attract businesses hurts the community in the long run 6/8/2018 9:03 PM

4 But for a limited time 6/6/2018 10:51 PM 5 As long as it is a US based business 6/1/2018 4:27 PM

6 but only if it does NOT increase residential taxes 6/1/2018 10:33 AM

7 Incentives need to be part of a consistent and sustained business development and attraction 5/29/2018 8:25 PM strategy..

8 but, give those that are already invested here some breaks too 5/24/2018 2:47 PM 9 Structured abatements for new purchase-start up business ONLY 5/24/2018 1:07 PM

10 we need to make it as attractive for new businesses and feasible for the Village for incentives 5/24/2018 9:38 AM 11 HELPS BRING BUSINESSES TO AREA 5/24/2018 9:30 AM

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Q32 If you were going to locate or relocate a business today, would you locate the business in the Village?

Answered: 104 Skipped: 54

Yes

No

Don’t know/neutral

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Yes 25.00% 26

No 32.69% 34

Don’t know/neutral 42.31% 44 TOTAL 104

# WHY OR WHY NOT? DATE 1 but hesitant because of current conditions and more hesitant to "no" if I was not already here 8/1/2018 1:17 PM

2 Something, I cannot answer without research. 7/31/2018 10:35 AM 3 Recently did— need to store the quaint village charm of Roscommon. 7/30/2018 9:02 PM

4 no people...no money 7/4/2018 8:14 AM

5 Like the community 6/21/2018 12:17 PM 6 I would have to do some research to determine that, but possibly. The atmosphere is definitely 6/20/2018 8:46 AM more positive. 7 I've heard business taxes are extremely high. 6/13/2018 8:51 AM

8 I like Roscommon. 6/10/2018 11:46 AM 9 The people here want things for free, they don’t want to pay for anything 6/8/2018 9:03 PM

10 To help the village 6/6/2018 10:51 PM

11 The permits are way to high in cost 6/6/2018 3:34 PM 12 I was going to within the past 2 years however the building needed to much work to make it viable. 6/5/2018 2:45 PM

13 To slow in the fall and winter 6/4/2018 10:58 PM 14 Lack of traffic and water quality 6/4/2018 9:14 PM

15 Don’t have enough information 6/4/2018 8:47 PM

16 Not enough variety to pull people in. 6/3/2018 12:58 PM

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17 not enough customer traffic in town to cover the overhead expenses 6/1/2018 10:33 AM

18 Great potential but development is slow. Way too slow. 6/1/2018 6:33 AM

19 Not enough year round business and low income residents would make me hesitant 5/30/2018 9:42 PM 20 Local politics are pretty discouraging 5/30/2018 9:27 AM

21 high taxes 5/30/2018 8:43 AM 22 Depends on the business and if the terms were right 5/30/2018 8:16 AM

23 I love the village 5/29/2018 11:15 PM 24 Not business minded. 5/29/2018 8:25 PM

25 It is not a destination for anything except maybe Freds 5/25/2018 10:26 PM

26 Depends on the type of business 5/25/2018 12:23 AM 27 Not sure there is enough demand in our area. Lots of low SES means little income to spend on 5/24/2018 5:23 PM luxuries. 28 Need better lodging/hotel on M-18 entering village 5/24/2018 3:28 PM

29 The buildings in the village are run down and old and require a lot of updates before you could put 5/24/2018 2:02 PM a business in them, they prices are high- there isn’t village or community support to execute this 30 Besides local dining options, the surrounding area has already capitalized on desired markets, 5/24/2018 2:00 PM (sporting equipment, recreation, groceries) 31 double taxation township and village 5/24/2018 1:07 PM

32 Half or more of community doesn’t support local. 5/24/2018 1:06 PM

33 Depends on the business 5/24/2018 11:19 AM 34 I would consider it but I would worry about being judged over my business 5/24/2018 10:42 AM

35 not a businessowner 5/24/2018 9:38 AM 36 CUSTOMER PARKING AND DELIVERY OF GOODS IS A HOLDBACK. 5/24/2018 9:30 AM

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Q33 How often do you leave the Village for shopping?

Answered: 103 Skipped: 55

Never

Rarely (1-2 times per year)

Sometimes (1-2 times per...

Often (1-2 times per week)

Shop online

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Never 0.00% 0

Rarely (1-2 times per year) 2.91% 3

Sometimes (1-2 times per month) 25.24% 26

Often (1-2 times per week) 66.02% 68

Shop online 5.83% 6 TOTAL 103

# EXPLANATION OR COMMENT DATE 1 Can meet most of my needs in the Village. 7/30/2018 9:02 PM 2 The selection is not adequate in town. 7/20/2018 8:53 AM

3 when I lived there full time, I always tried to show elsewhere..prices are geared for tourists not for 7/4/2018 8:16 AM local incomes. 4 I work at Meijer, so I do a majority of shopping after work. 6/10/2018 11:46 AM

5 Groceries are cheaper & better quality in houghton lake, grayling, or Gaylord. Gas is cheaper too. 6/8/2018 9:03 PM No big box store

6 almost all 6/5/2018 4:24 PM

7 Limited shopping in the Village and with higher pricing than in Grayling or Houghton Lake. 6/5/2018 2:45 PM 8 Prices to high cheaper to drive 6/4/2018 10:58 PM

9 Not enough shopping available for everyday needs! 6/4/2018 7:57 PM 10 I live out of tow and work i Roscommon so I try to do my shopping in Roscommon 6/2/2018 9:34 PM

11 usually do most major shopping at walmart or home depot 6/1/2018 10:33 AM 12 Shop locally as much as I can 6/1/2018 6:33 AM

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13 Family Fare needs to price comparison and adjust some prices to be competitive 5/30/2018 9:42 PM 14 I try to buy all my goods and services in the village 5/29/2018 11:15 PM

15 Houghton lake - Annimal food. 5/29/2018 8:25 PM 16 Also shop on line. 5/28/2018 9:50 AM

17 Need more compition to lower prices 5/27/2018 11:40 AM

18 Most people i know go to Walmart or Meijer regularly 5/25/2018 10:26 PM 19 I drive to Gaylord or Acme to go to Meijer. Family Fare has no competition, so no incentive to 5/24/2018 5:23 PM improve pricing and selection. Also, the same few restaurants get boring after a while. 20 Try to buy local utilize farmers market 5/24/2018 3:28 PM

21 Family Fare is too expensive 5/24/2018 2:55 PM 22 businesses must charge premium prices to stay afloat, causing business to go elsewear 5/24/2018 2:00 PM

23 as much as possible in town, then close by the online 5/24/2018 1:07 PM

24 There are not enough stores that carry what I need and the prices are so much higher than in 5/24/2018 10:42 AM Houghton lake or even Grayling for that matter

25 Groceries prices are ridiculous & selection is limited. 5/24/2018 10:21 AM 26 GROCERY SHOPPING IS LIMITED 5/24/2018 9:30 AM

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Q34 How often do you leave the Village for entertainment?

Answered: 102 Skipped: 56

Never

Rarely (1-2 times per year)

Sometimes (1-2 times per...

Often (1-2 times per week)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Never 2.94% 3

Rarely (1-2 times per year) 13.73% 14

Sometimes (1-2 times per month) 38.24% 39

Often (1-2 times per week) 45.10% 46 TOTAL 102

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Q35 How often do you leave the Village for medical care?

Answered: 101 Skipped: 57

Never

Rarely (1-2 times per year)

Sometimes (1-2 times per...

Often (1-2 times per week)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Never 3.96% 4

Rarely (1-2 times per year) 31.68% 32

Sometimes (1-2 times per month) 34.65% 35

Often (1-2 times per week) 29.70% 30 TOTAL 101

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Q36 Please use this space to make any additional comments which might help Village officials plan for the community’s future:

Answered: 30 Skipped: 128

# RESPONSES DATE 1 Don’t make so many rules it becomes impossible to become a business owner in the Village. 7/30/2018 9:02 PM However, your sign ordinance is way out of date. You may want to send a commissioner to a training or look up the rules another township has to improve & comply with regulations.

2 Allow new businesses and allow new business owners a chance to prove their business 7/24/2018 12:57 PM opportunities. 3 There are not enough doctors in our area. I am fortunate to have a primary care doctor here. 7/20/2018 8:53 AM However people who are new to the area have to go somewhere else. 4 If DDA could purchase and renovate empty buildings for sale/lease. 6/21/2018 12:17 PM

5 Thank you for conducting a survey and asking for input on matters that can affect the lives of those 6/20/2018 8:46 AM who choose to reside, either full time or seasonal, in the Village. The next step? Putting the results into action. Kuddos on the first step!

6 We desperately need a motel to bring tourists into the village and a grocery store that doesn’t rip 6/13/2018 2:02 PM off its customers

7 More entertainment options please. If something could be done about that, I would be happy. 6/10/2018 11:46 AM

8 Get in the 21st century of market the town as an old west town where technology doesn’t exist. 6/8/2018 9:03 PM High speed internet is needed and cell towers for reliable service.

9 Our youth need services/jobs or else they leave. Medical care is hard to obtain due to their 6/5/2018 2:45 PM requirements. I had to seek care in Gaylord for me and my family. Shopping in nearly nonexistent and pricing is higher. Anything you can offer would help. If the council quit fighting within they might be able to focus more on our community. END THE BICKERING. 10 The old Bradley furniture store needs to be updated on the outside. Sad to see it is basically a 6/3/2018 12:58 PM resale junk store and we already have St Vincents. Wish we could get a few more decent retail stores in town with more variety.

11 I think the walkability of our village should be promoted more. Also is it possible to have a bike lane 6/2/2018 9:34 PM through the village? 12 There is nothing here to attract newcomers. Petafiles are being housed in the village. So many are 6/1/2018 4:27 PM on assistance, they don't even want to work. 13 We Love the Village, but would love it even more if it would prosper and grow. It feels like its 6/1/2018 10:33 AM starving for attention most of the time, just seems to get by. We need some big store(s) or at least popular entertainment in here to draw in traffic and increase community revenue. I used to live near Marine City Michigan. We had the exact same problems. They now do a ton of advertising on websites, and added a movie theater, a hotel, and more eateries. They also reached out for government funding to help bring business into the city. It seems to have worked. You may want to call their chamber of commerce and ask for some tips on how to get similar things going. We really like being asked for our input and we would love to see the Village prosper! Best wishes.. :-) 14 There is no entertainment in the Village at all. Since The Fish closed, it's very boring here, no 5/30/2018 10:41 PM where to mingle. When they banned smoking inside there, business went down. 15 Some thing needs to be done about the garbage in Tank Creek and behind McDonalds and Family 5/30/2018 1:39 PM Fare.

16 I believe we need to market to the traffic going past on I75, and target visitors while enhancing 5/30/2018 9:27 AM services to our local residents. If we can strike this balance I think our village can thrive.

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17 Village trucks need to be clean because they project the appearance of the village. Maybe hire 5/30/2018 8:43 AM students to wash trucks and clean up debris around the village and on empty lots. Council is elected to represent the residents of the village...they need to talk with them more on decisions that are being made.

18 Could we have a few trees placed along the downtown sidewalks? Or, some tables and umbrellas 5/29/2018 8:25 PM for spring, summer, and fall cavorting. How about a "Walk-about" Map, showing people how to walk to the river and back and take something to eat with them from one of the vendors. Could we trim the pine trees at Wallace park so we could see the river from a parked car? One really can't see it without getting out. Seeing more of it would be more inviting.

19 Develop the property along M18 with water, sewer and utilities all set up. 5/29/2018 4:37 PM 20 Same as previous comment 5/27/2018 7:06 AM

21 Seasonal resident so would like to keep the “small town feel”. Also, require businesses to maintain 5/26/2018 6:43 PM their property without junk outside and keep buildings fresh looking.

22 Would be great to attract more specialty shops like Northbound Outfitters or Spud Warehouse but 5/25/2018 10:26 PM locals can't afford high prices. Very pleased with quilt shop, mermaid shop, butche shop, made up North, 5th street winery, freds.

23 Village employees and officials need to always remember that they were hired and elected to make 5/25/2018 9:00 AM the best decisions for the residents of the village and just because someone may not agree with those decisions does not mean that they are being negative. Listen respectfully to everyone even when you disagree. 24 More public parking 5/24/2018 11:48 PM

25 Please address the issue of safe places for teens and kids to be and hang out in a safe manner 5/24/2018 11:13 PM 26 We are in desperate need of after school and summer care for school aged children. As a family 5/24/2018 2:55 PM with both parent's working outside the home it is hard to find adequate care for our children and we have lots of family support. 27 BREWERY - no one wants to hear it but Brewerys are currently a springboard for communities, its 5/24/2018 1:23 PM a meeting place for so much more than "bar" activities. Brings in new arts / performers and most importantly a YOUNGER group of people which we need desperately

28 Build the infrastructure on the M-18 property so we don't miss any further small to large business 5/24/2018 1:07 PM opportunities 29 Same stores and food on every corner 5/24/2018 11:23 AM

30 NEW ZONING WILL HELP. 5/24/2018 9:30 AM

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