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Appendix Planning Principles State agencies, local governments, and other public entities shall consider and may apply the following principles during deliberation of all appropriate planning, zoning, development, and resource management decisions, except that nothing in this section shall be construed to expand the eminent domain authority of a state agency, local government, or other public entity beyond that which is authorized under chapter 6A or 6B of the Code of Iowa.

1. Collaboration -‐ Governmental, community, and individual stakeholders, including those outside the jurisdiction of the entity, are encouraged to be involved and provide comment during deliberation of planning, zoning, development, and resource management decisions and during implementation of such decisions. The state agency, local government, or other public entity is encouraged to develop and implement a strategy to facilitate such participation.

2. Efficiency, Transparency, and Consistency -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should be undertaken to provide efficient, transparent, and consistent outcomes. Individuals, communities, regions, and governmental entities should share in the responsibility to promote the equitable distribution of development benefits and costs.

3. Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should be undertaken to promote clean and renewable energy use and increased energy efficiency.

4. Occupational Diversity -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should promote increased diversity of employment and business opportunities, promote access to education and training, expand entrepreneurial opportunities, and promote the establishment of businesses in locations near existing housing, infrastructure, and transportation.

5. Revitalization -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should facilitate the revitalization of established town centers and neighborhoods by promoting development that conserves land, protects historic resources, promotes pedestrian accessibility, and integrates different uses of property. Remediation and reuse of existing sites, structures, and infrastructure is preferred over new construction in undeveloped areas.

6. Housing Diversity -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should encourage diversity in the types of available housing, support the rehabilitation of existing housing, and promote the location of housing near public transportation and employment centers.

7. Community Character -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should promote activities and development that are consistent with the character and architectural style of the community and should respond to local values regarding the physical character of the community.

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8. Natural Resources and Agricultural Protection -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should emphasize protection, preservation, and restoration of natural resources, agricultural land, and cultural and historic landscapes, and should increase the availability of open spaces and recreational facilities.

9. Sustainable Design -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should promote developments, buildings, and infrastructure that utilize sustainable design and construction standards and conserve natural resources by reducing waste and pollution through efficient use of land, energy, water, air, and materials.

10. Transportation Diversity -‐ Planning, zoning, development, and resource management should promote expanded transportation options for residents of the community. Consideration should be given to transportation options that maximize mobility, reduce congestion, conserve fuel, and improve air quality.

Planning Elements The following are the 13 plan elements that may be included in a comprehensive plan.

1. Public Participation -‐ Information relating to public participation during the creation of the comprehensive plan or land development regulations, including documentation of the public participation process, a compilation of objectives, policies, and goals identified in the public comment received, and identification of the groups or individuals comprising any work groups or committees that were created to assist the planning and zoning commission or other appropriate decision-‐making body of the municipality.

2. Issues and Opportunities Element -‐ Information relating to the primary characteristics of the municipality and a description of how each of those characteristics impacts future development of the municipality. Such information may include historical information about the municipality, the municipality's geography, natural resources, natural hazards, population, demographics, types of employers and industry, labor force, political and community institutions, housing, transportation, educational resources, and cultural and recreational resources. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may also identify characteristics and community aesthetics that are important to future development of the municipality.

3. Land Use Element -‐ Objectives, information, and programs that identify current land uses within the municipality and that guide the future development and redevelopment of property, consistent with the municipality's characteristics identified under the Issues and Opportunities Element. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may include information on the amount, type, intensity, and density of existing land use, trends in the market price of land used for specific purposes, and plans for future land use throughout the municipality. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may identify and include information on property that has the possibility for redevelopment, a map of existing and potential land use and land use conflicts, information and maps relating to the current and future provision of utilities within the municipality, information and maps that identify the current and future boundaries for areas reserved for soil conservation, water supply conservation, flood control, and surface water drainage and removal. Information provided under this paragraph may also include an analysis of the current and potential impacts on local watersheds and air quality.


4. Housing Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs to further the vitality and character of established residential neighborhoods and new residential neighborhoods and plans to ensure an adequate housing supply that meets both the existing and forecasted housing demand. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may include an inventory and analysis of the local housing stock and may include specific information such as age, condition, type, market value, occupancy, and historical characteristics of all the housing within the municipality. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may identify specific policies and programs that promote the development of new housing and maintenance or rehabilitation of existing housing and that provide a range of housing choices that meet the needs of the residents of the municipality.

5. Public Infrastructure and Utilities Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs to guide future development of sanitary sewer service, storm water management, water supply, solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment technologies, recycling facilities, and telecommunications facilities. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may include estimates regarding future demand for such utility services.

6. Transportation Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs to guide the future development of a safe, convenient, efficient, and economical transportation system. Plans for such a transportation system may be coordinated with state and regional transportation plans and take into consideration the need for diverse modes of transportation, accessibility, improved air quality, and interconnectivity of the various modes of transportation.

7. Economic Development Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs to promote the stabilization, retention, or expansion of economic development and employment opportunities. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may include an analysis of current industries and economic activity and identify economic growth goals for the municipality. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may also identify locations for future brownfield or grayfield development.

8. Agricultural and Natural Resources Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs addressing preservation and protection of agricultural and natural resources.

9. Community Facilities Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs to assist future development of educational facilities, cemeteries, health care facilities, child care facilities, law enforcement and fire protection facilities, libraries, and other governmental facilities that are necessary or desirable to meet the projected needs of the municipality.

10. Community Character Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs to identify characteristics and qualities that make the municipality unique and that are important to the municipality's heritage and quality of life.

11. Hazards Element -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs that identify the natural and other hazards that have the greatest likelihood of impacting the municipality or that pose a risk of catastrophic damage as such hazards relate to land use and development decisions, as well as the steps necessary to mitigate risk after considering the local hazard mitigation plan approved by the federal emergency management agency.

12. Intergovernmental Collaboration -‐ Objectives, policies, and programs for joint planning and joint decision making with other municipalities or governmental entities, including school districts and drainage districts, for siting and constructing public facilities and


sharing public services. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may identify existing or potential conflicts between the municipality and other local governments related to future development of the municipality and may include recommendations for resolving such conflicts. The comprehensive plan or land development regulations may also identify opportunities to collaborate and partner with neighboring jurisdictions and other entities in the region for projects of mutual interest.

13. Implementation -‐ A compilation of programs and specific actions necessary to implement any provision of the comprehensive plan, including changes to any applicable land development regulations, official maps, or subdivision ordinances.

Survey Results The following are partial results of the community survey. Other community survey statistics have been incorporated into other chapters and appendices of this plan. There were 126 total responses to the survey. Question: Do you live in Osceola? Yes: 69.67% No: 27.87% Not Answered: 5.74%

Question: What is your age? 17 and Under: 7.94% 18-‐24: 5.56%

25-‐44: 34.13% 45-‐54: 12.70%

55-‐64: 16.67% 65-‐74: 12.70%

75+: 5.56% Not Answered: 4.76%

Question: What is your gender? Male: 34.92% Female: 58.73% Not Answered: 6.35% Question: How many people, including yourself, are in your household? 1: 8.73% 2: 36.51%

3: 19.05% 4: 20.63%

5: 6.35% 6 or more: 4.76%

Not Answered: 3.97%

Question: Do you… Own your home (house): 78.57% Rent your home (house): 6.35% Own your home (condo or other): 1.59%

Rent your home (apartment or other): 3.17% Other: 4.97% Not Answered: 6.35%


Question: What is your current employment status? Employed: 56.35% Unemployed: 3.17% Retired: 15.87%

Self-‐Employed: 8.73% Student: 10.32% Disabled: 1.59%

Homemaker: 0% Not Answered: 3.97%

Question: If you are employed, what is your profession? (i.e. banker, doctor, fast food worker, laborer, lawyer, owner operator, retail associate, etc.) Total Responses: Retail store owner Office manager Government employee Public service worker Retail Nurse Professional Office nurse Healthcare Rn Rn Accounting Engineer Real estate Registered nurse Office manager Bank marketing Health care County employee Banker

Human resource director Professional in education Education Management Human resource manager Lawyer Gov’t worker Professional Law enforcement Professional Professional Landscape Retail Manager Manager Plant manager Manufacturing supervisor Human services Manager Management

Office worker Mortgage loans Sales Pastor School Manager Healthcare Management, manufacturing Pharmacist Journalist Freelance writer Planner/inspector Business owner Realtor Transportation Laborer Manager Human services Supervisor Non-‐profit manager

Construction-‐remodel (Employed)? (employed) grocery worker (to many kids though) Farmer/student Certified nurses aid (employed) Health/human services Retail Banker Educator Childcare Office Financial advisor Marketing/entertainment Banker Homemaker Engineer Retail associate/laborer


Question: Please indicate from the following 9 topics the 3 most important for the city to address in the Comprehensive Plan. (Rank 1 thru 3, with 1 being the most important)

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1

15

7

18 19

24

16 4

Planning Topics Ranked #2 (Number of Ranked shown)

Land Use

Agriculture/Natural Resources

Housing

Transportation

Public Infrastructure

Economic Development

Quality of Life

Community Facilities

Hazards

6

2

15 3

21

34

17

12 4


Land Use


Housing

Transportation



Quality of Life


Hazards

12 3

19

3 11 17

26

14 5


Land Use


Housing

Transportation



Quality of Life


Hazards

Figure A-‐1: Planning Topics by 1, 2, or 3 Ranking.


Comments from Users that Ranked Land Use #1 • Our land is an important resource, not to be wasted • Feel this is important • How land is utilized in the city, impacts all the rest • They are all very important but for the comp plan you need to know how the land is used. • We have a lot of farm ground

Comments from Users that Ranked Land Use #2

• taking care of the environment • My husband works in agriculture and land use is important to us • there seems to be none of this happening right now • It feels like the development the city has experienced has been somewhat scattered in random places rather than being facilitated into

certain areas of the city. • Short cuts leads to costly changes in the future. • More parks • People are taking good crop ground to build businesses that might not be needed

Comments from Users that Ranked Land Use #3

• Future growth. • Land use is important in the development of a community • I own several properties in town • Land is one of our biggest assets, it must be used in a financially resp. way • How we develop our city is critical to proper growth • Attract more families to the city with more businesses • It's the way of life for Iowans, I feel that we deserve to know how it is used • The land needs to be used to the fullest potential that can be provided • We need to make sure we used the land we have to it's fullest potential

Comments from Users that Ranked Agricultural/Natural Resources #1

• Some farmers need to review conservation practices with their farming Comments from Users that Ranked Agricultural/Natural Resources #2

• Ag is the primary business of the area Comments from Users that Ranked Agricultural/Natural Resources #3

• taking care of the natural resources • Health monitoring chemicals ..


• It's Iowa! We grow food -‐ keep water clean etc. Comments from Users that Ranked Housing #1

• we have an aging population that is rapidly increasing incurring a need for adequate safe housing • Lower our property taxes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! • Shelter is a basic human need. • there is not a lot of housing for single parents to afford that is not built cheaply • the city needs to increase population which will drive economic growth • living in my car • Currently Osceola has a housing shortage and this shortage is causing other issues in the community, economic, transportation,

recreation, etc. • More apt. buildings. A program for people who need assistance with housing if having difficulties with medical issues • Too many townhomes and no middle income housing 120,000 range • #1 priority for a city town etc. • Need affordable, good housing for families in order for ???? • More affordable • If we don't have good housing people wont want to move here

Comments from Users that Ranked Housing #2

• Key to growing families. • More affordable quality housing • We have way too much rental in this town and no medium housing available 100,000 range • This city really needs some new housing • Need better housing options at all levels of income • Need affordable single family housing for young, working families • Cheap houses need to much work. =$ Nice houses cost to much. We have a gap between them • Very difficult to find adequate, affordable, rental housing in the community • New families and business coming in • There are way to many people on the streets • Lack of homes that are updated, homes over priced compared to similar communities • Housing needs to be more affordable so more people move in and build the economy • With more development and job opportunities we'll need more and affordable housing

Comments from Users that Ranked Housing #3

• housing is important to everyone • Housing is a necessary part of growth • It just appears that there are a lot of run-‐down properties in Osceola


• There is obviously a need for single family housing (i.e. Kading’s) • We want our workers to live here: we need affordable housing stock including property taxes. • Need a place to live to sustain the rest. Quality of life runs a very close 4th. • many families live together to avoid high cost of living • Need for housing with growing population • Housing remains a huge issue, particularly affordability and availability for all types of housing. • Having just moved back to town, we became fully aware of the lack of quality, affordable housing. Many neighborhoods need revitalized

or managed to ensure that houses aren't left neglected or abandoned, • causing an eyesore and hazard for the neighboring residents. • If have no job -‐ no $s for housing • Cost of houses too high at present time • more low priced apartments and homes need to be available.

Comments from Users that Ranked Transportation #1

• owning a small business that consumes a lot of fuel • Traffic access to our business and adjoining business is poor


• I feel it is important to plan for maintenance of our streets and for new transportation options. • feel this is important. • I believe that Osceola needs a better trolley system that people with disabilities can access at all times during the day or evening • Important...but not as much...still needed to be concerned about • To service the population w/o transportation • Conditions of the roads and highways need serious improvement


• price of gas, need to conserve and have ways to transport folks • some of the roads suck, and pot holes!

Comments from Users that Ranked Public Infrastructure #1

• Our sewer system is in need of an immediate upgrade according to the DNR. • can't have a modern community without good infrastructure • improvement needed with the infrastructure • Current issues with sanitary sewer system • Because without the necessary infrastructure, the city is not able to attract or retain businesses or residents. • This is what local governments are for. • If this is not kept up people will not want to live in Osceola


• need water • Fulfill a basic need • All public entities in Clarke County do not get along. They blame each other when something goes wrong. We need another water source

and cannot agree on where it should come from. • Health requires water and sewer qualities. • It is foundational. People take these things for granted. When there are problems, it brings a lot of ill will. • Basic needs of city • Water supply is limited. Must have increased storage (reservoir) 2) Sewage Plant upgrade with an expansion • Need Reservoir • Our sewer system currently is in terrible shape. We need a larger, backup water source. • Sewer system is in terrible shape • Make sure all properties have public services. There are properties in Osceola that don't have sewer services. Accept and eliminate all

private line and make everything public. • Water


• without infrastructure we cannot acquire new businesses to drive economy • It is a health issue, and a need that must meet everyone’s personal way of life. • THIS IS ALL IMPORTANT TO KEEP A TOWN GROWING • Water quality and supply is important. • Without water we will have nothing • Adequate, quality water supply essential to all other components of quality life. • Infrastructure is necessary to expand and attract industry & business • We need an adequate water supply for the future • They are all very important but you need the proper infrastructure to support the land usage. • have to have job first • Sewer needs updated as well as other facilities • services important for a community • Without public infrastructure there won't be economic development • Lake!


• everyone relies on these aspects • feel this is important, but other unranked categories are also important. • water, and sewer issues have been identified in the past as needed • The city needs to stay out of lake promotions. • We need to keep infrastructure up to date so costs won't escalate later.


• there is a need to see the big picture so far as water supply is concerned to avoid residents losing their homes and livelihoods. • We cannot grow without it and will save money in the long run by replacing antiquated lines • Someone has to be looking out for our infrastructure. • Just know we need to keep it up to date • Provide the resources that we need to attract businesses to Osceola • all 3 of these are important for a healthy community

Comments from Users that Economic Development #1

• We need jobs to keep the economy going • Jobs • with out economic development the community will not grow • To be able to offer more job opportunities • It all starts with a paycheck • economic growth will increase prosperity of residents • To keep Osceola developing and our local business owners in business • Must have to continue growth in Osceola/Clarke County • The community needs professional jobs for women. • Economic development drives all other topics. • Economic vitality drives a community • To keep people working in the community, and to bring in new residents • The growth of the city keeps citizens here and brings citizens in to prosper • We need to grow jobs to attract people to our community. • Job opportunities are key to success • Because strong businesses will bring strong leaders and good citizens to Osceola • Jobs first • Jobs -‐ Good Paying • Growth for younger people to come here • We are lucky to have the things like location, schools including SWCC, Casino. We need to keep them and grow with them. Rail • Need to find ways to attract and sustain businesses on the square • Better economy = Better/Happier Community • Need more jobs • More jobs need to be available for teens and higher paying jobs for adults • Economic Development drives the communities viability long term, crucial to success • Economic Development is needed so more jobs are offered, which will build the economy • Economic development is important to keep Osceola thriving and growing


Comments from Users that Economic Development #2 • people won't be able to live here unless there is adequate employment • need jobs here • Brings jobs, money, growth and interest to our community • Attract higher paying employers. Osceola is losing most of their educated people to Des Moines. • Emphasize shopping in Osceola with LOCALLY-‐OWNED businesses. Making efforts to attract businesses to compete with existing locally

owned by people who • support all aspects of life in our community should not continue. Our business climate needs to be more positive. L • This is what brings revenue to local governments to do their thing • This will help lower unemployment • need people • more growth locally is more business for me ideally • Creating more jobs = competition and better wages • need to have more options on jobs to better the lives of families • need a job so I don’t have to live in my car • Growth of city and jobs • We are seeing some new businesses pop up on the square and elsewhere, but they need to be supported and promoted to ensure future

growth of the city. • There needs to be an effort to attract business and industry that pay a higher wage. We also need to protect and promote our downtown

area. Comments from Users that Economic Development #3

• A healthy, vibrant economy is essential most other components. • Economic development supports the tax base which allows us to make improvements. • Because economic development is always crucial to the continued growth of a community. • Economic opportunities will not only attract new residents but will help keep future generations in the area. • The unemployment rate is high here. We need more economic dev. growth. • I ranked this third due to the need in the community, I think you do have to have economic development, but we also have another

organization here that this is supposed to be their core focus so let them do the ED and focus on the needs of your current citizens. • Need to create move + varied employment opportunities • Need to continue to bring new business to Osceola • Need to continue to bring new business to town. Osceola should be growing faster. • We need good economic status to keep Osceola thriving • Taking advantage of the foundation • good jobs • jobs – unemployment


Comments from Users that Quality of Life #1 • If you don't take care of the quality of life, how can you or them take care of anything else. • TO MAKE A TOWN GOOD YOU HAVE TO HAVE GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE • Because Clarke County is rated 90th in the state when looking at overall health. (countyrankings.org). We must improve our health! • I feel the quality of life (childcare, recreation, parks, etc) is what will keep people here in Osceola. We need more things to do. • Like to see more for the kids and adults to use year round Rec Center • it is hard to get help when you need & usually declined to to income • You need QoL if you expect younger people to stay or come here • I feel Osceola is lacking in public recreation and resources that make it a desirable community to live in. • The quality of life is very important so people will want to stay in Osceola • If the people aren't happy they will leave • Foundation + go up • Creating a good foundation for people to live + grow • Good place to live

Comments from Users that Quality of Life #2 • we need to improve recreational opportunities • To attract people to live in Osceola as well as work here. • This will attract younger citizens to choose to live here, rather than commute. • Quality of life is important to encourage development. • Because Osceola must compete with the Greater Des Moines area when people are choosing where to live. If the city wants to attract

professionals, • they need to offer amenities that people come to expect from a progressive community. • QOL is an increasingly important piece of economic development • Offering quality of life is as important as income when attracting residents to a community. • Main reason anyone stays in the community or moves here • Young Families, busy lives • Give people a reason to want to live here, to make area attractive to prospective residents • Maintaining and bringing in citizens means providing resources and amenities to meet/maintain needs • Once people have jobs, they can chose many places to live... choose Osceola • Over and over, I hear of the good things other communities are doing to improve the quality of life with recreation facilities, trails,

programming • and other broader plans that target making it a better place to live. • Quality of life contributes to a happy community!! • The City of Osceola is extremely limited by QOL opportunities, I believe this is an area osceola needs to focus on to retain and grow its

population, • make Osceola the place to live and play, not just the place to work.


• Big Brother/Big Sister program at the pre-‐school • We lack recreation areas. Are parks are not in good shape. • Our parks are terrible. They don't take care of them & there are not camping areas • health care is important • Keeping people here

Comments from Users that Quality of Life #3 • the city could use more recreational opportunities than it has now • need for free time activities • I think our community could benefit from more recreational attractions, such as a Y. • It would be nice to have more recreational facilities for families. Such as a YMCA or something similar • Children and well being are the now and future of our community and we need an environment that stimulates morals, character and

judgment. • The standard of living in Osceola has continued to decrease over the last 20 as there are very few good paying jobs. • Quality of life plays a huge role in getting/keeping people to come • Need more recreation available to our area • because the children are our future and we need to keep them busy with positive things so the negative things aren't so important • This helps bring people to fill what economic development created. • Important for people to move into Osceola • Community growth is based on these • Maintain Streets, Build Side Walks, Improve Parks • Like to see a Rec. Center for all ages to use • Walking trails, upkeep the parks • Need to promote healthy lifestyle through walking/biking paths, YMCA, community "???" utilize for exercise and health classes, etc. • While this is important, people need to get up off of their butts, get a job, and earn $ money • Rec facility, keep Osceola Beautiful Project, curb appeal as you drive thru main arteries in town 34/69 • Children are very important to (??) and are their needs • A lot of places to go as youth, many childcare facilities

Comments from Community Facilities #1 • I work in healthcare • I feel our school system needs to be evaluated and held to higher standards. • It is what attracts business growth to our community. • Need to improve and fully utilize facilities mindful of needs as well as cost. • Only community I've lived in where there is no Recreation Center of some sort • Young Families • Safety is number one!


• Taking care of our people should be the biggest priority

Comments from Community Facilities #2 • those are the main facilities that help serve and protect our community • services are needed in a strong community • Our school system need better leadership. Our students are learning the skills they need to become adults. Our high school has no lab

classes. When going to college, lab classes are required to obtain a degree at a 4 year institution of high education. • Community Facilities can always use more funding. • Funds required for Depot New City Hall Rec Center • With growth need more healthcare etc. & police & fire protection • Osceola lacks in this aspect + needs some revision • These follow w/ quality of life • Taking care of the people who live here • Foundation to being life with a family • Have a lot of buildings and facilities a lot of towns don't

Comments from Community Facilities #3

• I THINK WE ARE IN GOOD SHAPE HERE BUT WE HAVE TO MAINTAIN • need ed. • They are all very important but felt law enforcement and fire protection was needed. • To compete with larger communities in education, public resources, etc. • Citizens need to feel safe. • Focus has been on other items too long. Need to find the balance to maintain as well as bring citizens into our community • These are QoL issues also • necessary to those living in the community • I don't know if it fits here, but we need a local landfill or "recycle" center for our people to use. • Better health care facilities • Our school could use a lot of re-‐development • Make the community more inviting. More people will come

Comments from Hazards #1

• The importance • The health and well being of residents should be the first priority. • ICE! I just fell and fractured my knee on City property, if it's going to be done, it needs to be done rite


Comments from Hazards #2 • Safety is essential to a health community • Hazards are an impact on community health. • Again Health guard against hazards that impact the city. • Need to have a safe environment that people want to come to

Comments from Hazards #3

• Hazards are important, because it affects everyone, and the future members of the community. • very important in other parts of the country, eventually needs to be here also • The City needs to do a better job of 'cleaning up' the town. Since hiring Dave Leonard, I have seen an improvement, but he is only one

person and previously not • a lot of support from the previous City Council. With a new council, I am optimistic more can and will get done. • it is dangerous living in my car


Question – Please indicate from the following 9 topics (in bold) the 3 most important for the city to address in the Comprehensive Plan (Rank 1 through 3, with 1 being the most important)

Topic Number and Type of Responses Score

Economic Development # of 1s – 34 x 3 points # of 2s – 19 x 2 points # of 3s – 17 x 1 point

157

Community Character/Quality of Life

# of 1s – 17 x 3 points # of 2s – 24 x 2 points # of 3s – 26 x 1 point

125

Public Infrastructure # of 1s – 21 x 3 points # of 2s – 18 x 2 points # of 3s – 11 x 1 point

110

Housing # of 1s – 15 x 3 points # of 2s – 15 x 2 points # of 3s – 19 x 1 point

94

Community Facilities # of 1s – 12 x 3 points # of 2s – 16 x 2 points # of 3s – 14 x 1 point

82

Land Use # of 1s – 6 x 3 points # of 2s – 8 x 2 points # of 3s – 12 x 1 point

46

Transportation # of 1s – 3 x 3 points # of 2s – 7 x 2 points # of 3s – 5 x 1 point

26

Hazards # of 1s – 4 x 3 points # of 2s – 4 x 2 points # of 3s – 5 x 1 point

25

Ag/Natural Resource # of 1s – 3 x 3 points # of 2s – 2 x 2 points # of 3s – 4 x 1 point

11

Figure A-‐2: Community Survey Overall Ranking Results.


Question – Which of the following topics should the City of Osceola Improve First? Topic Number and Type of Responses Score

Economic Development # of 1s – 33 x 3 points # of 2s – 8 x 2 points # of 3s – 7 x 1 points

122

Public Infrastructure # of 1s – 7 x 3 points # of 2s – 12 x 2 points # of 3s – 5 x 1 points

50

Community Facilities # of 1s – 6 x 3 points # of 2s – 10 x 2 points # of 3s – 11 x 1 points

49

Housing # of 1s – 4 x 3 points # of 2s – 14 x 2 points # of 3s – 4 x 1 points

44

Community Character/Quality of Life # of 1s – 4 x 3 points # of 2s – 7 x 2 points # of 3s – 17 x 1 points

43

Transportation # of 1s – 6 x 3 points # of 2s – 7 x 2 points # of 3s – 9 x 1 points

41

Ag and Natural Resource Protection # of 1s – 7 x 3 points # of 2s – 7 x 2 points # of 3s – 2 x 1 points

37

Hazards # of 1s – 0 x 3 points # of 2s – 4 x 2 points # of 3s – 8 x 1 points

16

Land Use # of 1s – 3 x 3 points # of 2s – 0 x 2 points # of 3s – 4 x 1 points

13

Figure A-‐3: Public Events Results.


Question – In your opinion, how important are the following factors to Osceola? (1 – Very Important) (2 – Important) (3 – Somewhat Important) (4 – Somewhat Unimportant) (5 – Unimportant) (6 – Very Unimportant) (7 – Don’t Know)

Factors Number and Type of Responses Average Score

Quality Job Opportunities # of 1s – 81 # of 2s – 27 # of 3s – 8 # of 4s – 1 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 0 1.32 Quality of Schools # of 1s – 81 # of 2s – 29 # of 3s – 6 # of 4s – 1 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 0 1.38

Cost of Living # of 1s – 61 # of 2s – 37 # of 3s – 171 # of 4s – 0 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 1 1.45

All Job Opportunities # of 1s – 57 # of 2s – 46 # of 3s – 13 # of 4s – 2 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 1.46 Location and Convenience # of 1s – 49 # of 2s – 42 # of 3s – 22 # of 4s – 1 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 0 1.53 Quality and Selection of Housing # of 1s – 48 # of 2s – 45 # of 3s – 20 # of 4s – 4 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 0 1.58 Family and Friends # of 1s – 44 # of 2s – 41 # of 3s – 26 # of 4s – 6 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 1.62 Low Crime Rate # of 1s – 57 # of 2s – 44 # of 3s – 13 # of 4s – 2 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 0 1.62 Access to Parks and Recreation # of 1s – 38 # of 2s – 44 # of 3s – 27 # of 4s – 8 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 1.66 Shops and Services # of 1s – 34 # of 2s – 56 # of 3s – 21 # of 4s – 5 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 1.72 Sense of Community/Small Town Atmosphere # of 1s – 38 # of 2s – 43 # of 3s – 25 # of 4s – 10 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 1 1.75

Proximity to Work # of 1s – 27 # of 2s – 53 # of 3s – 27 # of 4s – 7 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 1 1.77 Ease of Commute to Work # of 1s – 32 # of 2s – 47 # of 3s – 23 # of 4s – 11 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 0 1.89 Arts and Culture # of 1s – 27 # of 2s – 33 # of 3s – 29 # of 4s – 22 # of 5s – 6 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 0 2.14 Other: • Professional local jobs for women are needed. Jobs for men dominate the available positions. • Quality medical and complimentary healthcare opportunities in facilities with expanded emphasis on home care. • Quality childcare • Access to family and children focused activities • Overall appearance of the community seems to be missing from the list. I feel this is very important and is something we should all strive to

improve. • Childcare Figure A-‐4: Factors Important to Osceola Results.


Question – What type(s) of economic development do you think Osceola should encourage? (1 – Greatly Encourage) (2 – Encourage) (3 – Somewhat Encourage) (4 – Somewhat Discourage) (5 – Discourage) (6 – Greatly Discourage) (7 – Don’t Know)


Medical Services (Dental, Physicians, Etc.) # of 1s – 56 # of 2s – 46 # of 3s – 18 # of 4s – 0 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 2 1.68

Expand Existing Industries & Businesses # of 1s – 51 # of 2s – 51 # of 3s – 11 # of 4s – 2 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 1.69

Technology-‐Based Industries # of 1s – 52 # of 2s – 51 # of 3s – 10 # of 4s – 2 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 0 1.74 Small Independently Owned Shops # of 1s – 51 # of 2s – 50 # of 3s – 14 # of 4s – 4 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 1.78 General Retail # of 1s – 38 # of 2s – 59 # of 3s – 18 # of 4s – 3 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 1.88 Light Industry # of 1s – 35 # of 2s – 59 # of 3s – 20 # of 4s – 2 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 1.93 Outdoor Recreation (Golf Courses, Paint Ball, Etc.) # of 1s – 31 # of 2s – 44 # of 3s – 37 # of 4s – 4 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 2.12

Heavy Industry (Manufacturing) # of 1s – 34 # of 2s – 43 # of 3s – 31 # of 4s – 8 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 2.14 Specialized Agriculture (Nurseries, Farmer’s Market, Etc.) # of 1s – 31 # of 2s – 43 # of 3s – 37 # of 4s – 6 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 2.15

Construction Industry # of 1s – 23 # of 2s – 57 # of 3s – 28 # of 4s – 5 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 3 2.17 Professional Services (Tax Prep, Attorney, Etc.) # of 1s – 22 # of 2s – 51 # of 3s – 35 # of 4s – 5 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 2 2.23

Warehouse & Distribution (Truck Based) # of 1s – 29 # of 2s – 46 # of 3s – 31 # of 4s – 7 # of 5s – 4 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 2.24

Artisans & Craftsman Businesses # of 1s – 19 # of 2s – 46 # of 3s – 48 # of 4s – 3 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 2.30 Tourism/Travel Businesses # of 1s – 17 # of 2s – 43 # of 3s – 42 # of 4s – 9 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 3 2.46

Freight Rail Dependent Businesses # of 1s – 20 # of 2s – 43 # of 3s – 139 # of 4s – 7 # of 5s – 6 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 4 2.47

Home Based Businesses # of 1s – 18 # of 2s – 34 # of 3s – 47 # of 4s – 13 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 6 2.49 Shopping Plazas # of 1s – 22 # of 2s – 37 # of 3s – 40 # of 4s – 11 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 3 # of 7s – 2 2.53 Big Box Retail # of 1s – 12 # of 2s – 37 # of 3s – 38 # of 4s – 16 # of 5s – 4 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 8 2.72 Other: • none -‐ n/a. • Insurance home office & branches-‐-‐Professional jobs like Des Moines has. • Maintain the unique qualities of small town life where everyone feels safe and is proud to say they are from Osceola. • We have a strong base of creative, artistic people. Let's capitalize on that. • Health based such as Rec Center & Dietician at Hospital • Should like to see a better selection of dining opportunities -‐ encourage one or two of the chains like Perkins or Applebee’s Figure A-‐5: Types of Economic Development to Encourage.


Question -‐ Please rate the following aspects of Osceola’s owner occupied housing market. (1 – Very Good) (2 – Good) (3 – Adequate) (4 – Bad) (5 – Very Bad) (6 – Don’t Know)


Housing Availability – Homes for Sale # of 1s – 5 # of 2s – 37 # of 3s – 41 # of 4s – 27 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 7 2.88 Housing Availability – Amenities and Styles # of 1s – 5 # of 2s – 30 # of 3s – 40 # of 4s – 31 # of 5s – 5 # of 6s – 9 3.01 Housing Affordability # of 1s – 6 # of 2s – 19 # of 3s – 56 # of 4s – 24 # of 5s – 7 # of 6s – 9 3.06 Housing Quality # of 1s – 3 # of 2s – 19 # of 3s – 48 # of 4s – 39 # of 5s – 4 # of 6s – 8 3.19 Other: • Although not “bad” there is room for improvement here • Clean up old houses. Build $1000000-‐150000 houses • This question is too vague. As for $$. Prices are prices way too high for this area. • Apartment affordability is very bad • Housing appearance is poor (curb appeal) Figure A-‐6: Owner Occupied Housing.

Question -‐ Please rate the following aspects of Osceola’s rental housing market. (1 – Very Good) (2 – Good) (3 – Adequate) (4 – Bad) (5 – Very Bad) (6 – Don’t Know)


Housing Availability – Amenities and Styles # of 1s – 6 # of 2s – 18 # of 3s – 33 # of 4s – 31 # of 5s – 6 # of 6s – 20 3.14 Housing Availability – Places to Rent # of 1s – 8 # of 2s – 12 # of 3s – 39 # of 4s – 32 # of 5s – 6 # of 6s – 17 3.16 Housing Affordability # of 1s – 7 # of 2s – 12 # of 3s – 35 # of 4s – 34 # of 5s – 7 # of 6s – 19 3.23 Housing Quality # of 1s – 5 # of 2s – 11 # of 3s – 34 # of 4s – 34 # of 5s – 11 # of 6s – 19 3.37 Other: • Rent is high • I hear it’s hard to find a 3 bedroom house to rent. Hear that landowners provide less than appealing conditions. • Safety is an issue. • We don’t need any more rentals! Quality affordable housing Figure A-‐7: Rental Housing Market.


Question -‐ What Level of priority should Osceola give to address the following land use topics? (1 – Very High) (2 – High) (3 – Medium) (4 – Low) (5 – Very Low) (6 – None) (7 – Don’t Know)


Encourage Development in Business and Industrial Parks

# of 1s – 51

# of 2s – 34

# of 3s – 26 # of 4s – 5 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 1.92

Encourage Development of Affordable Housing

# of 1s – 42

# of 2s – 41


Encourage Commercial Development in Downtown Osceola

# of 1s – 44

# of 2s – 40


Encourage Additional Commercial Development Around Interstate On/Off Ramps

# of 1s – 35

# of 2s – 40

# of 3s – 27

# of 4s – 12 # of 5s – 1 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 2.17

Encourage Commercial Development Around the Casino

# of 1s – 34

# of 2s – 35

# of 3s – 28 # of 4s –14 # of 5s – 5 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 2 2.35

Protection of Wetland and Stream Environments

# of 1s – 31

# of 2s – 29

# of 3s – 39

# of 4s – 11 # of 5s – 8 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 0 2.46

Encourage Re-‐Zoning of Improperly Zoned Properties

# of 1s – 22

# of 2s – 39

# of 3s – 27

# of 4s – 11 # of 5s – 8 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s –

10 2.51

Update Zoning Classifications (Definitions, Requirements, Etc.)

# of 1s – 21

# of 2s – 34

# of 3s – 33

# of 4s – 13 # of 5s – 8 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 8 2.57

Rehabilitate/Redevelop Housing in Downtown Osceola (Square)

# of 1s – 28

# of 2s – 24

# of 3s – 37

# of 4s – 19 # of 5s – 6 # of 6s – 3 # of 7s – 1 2.66

Encourage New Residential Subdivisions on the Undeveloped Fringe Area

# of 1s – 21

# of 2s – 32

# of 3s – 36

# of 4s – 19 # of 5s – 7 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 1 2.67

Create More Mixed Use Development Outside the Downtown

# of 1s – 15

# of 2s – 31

# of 3s – 40

# of 4s – 12 # of 5s – 9 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s –

10 2.71

Other: • none – n/a. • Should Osceola entertain rezonings to correct some areas of town that would make them more attractive to development/redevelopment • More family based activities Figure A-‐8: Land Use Priority.


Question -‐ How satisfied are you with the following in Osceola? (1 – Very Satisfied) (2 – Satisfied) (3 – Somewhat Satisfied) (4 – Somewhat Unsatisfied) (5 – Unsatisfied) (6 – Very Unsatisfied) (7 – Don’t Know)


Schools # of 1s – 10 # of 2s – 36 # of 3s – 36 # of 4s – 11 # of 5s – 11 # of 6s – 7 # of 7s – 8 1.92 Child Care # of 1s – 15 # of 2s – 44 # of 3s – 22 # of 4s – 4 # of 5s – 4 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 27 1.99 Recreation Trails # of 1s – 1 # of 2s – 21 # of 3s – 21 # of 4s – 39 # of 5s – 9 # of 6s – 19 # of 7s – 9 2.03 Parks # of 1s – 3 # of 2s – 29 # of 3s – 55 # of 4s – 18 # of 5s – 7 # of 6s – 5 # of 7s – 0 2.17 Playground Equipment

# of 1s – 2 # of 2s – 33 # of 3s – 41 # of 4s –20 # of 5s – 7 # of 6s – 4 # of 7s – 10 2.35

Locally Grown Foods # of 1s – 1 # of 2s – 35 # of 3s – 48 # of 4s – 13 # of 5s – 4 # of 6s – 4 # of 7s – 14 2.46 Community Safety # of 1s – 9 # of 2s – 73 # of 3s – 29 # of 4s – 4 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 2.51 Age-‐Restricted Communities

# of 1s – 2 # of 2s – 29 # of 3s – 27 # of 4s – 7 # of 5s – 5 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 46 2.57

Health Services # of 1s – 20 # of 2s – 56 # of 3s – 25 # of 4s – 7 # of 5s – 7 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 3 2.66 Locally Made Products


Other: • none – n/a. • Expand promotions of the area’s services to include the neighboring towns in the county. • Think we could capitalize more on locally made products • Consortium for farmers market and local grown foods needs to be research to boost & utilize for local restaurants, schools, and childcare • Education is an area we can always expand. I think this needs to be considered, how can we encourage or expand our local opportunities Figure A-‐9: Community Assets.


Question -‐ Please rate the need for the following transportation projects. (1 – Urgently Needed) (2 – Needed) (3 – Somewhat Needed) (4 – Somewhat Not Needed) (5 – Not Needed) (6 – Actively Discourage) (7 – Don’t Know)


Maintain Existing Road/Bridge Network # of 1s – 38 # of 2s – 51 # of 3s – 22 # of 4s – 4 # of 5s – 0 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 2 1.97

Expand Pedestrian Network, Sidewalks # of 1s – 32 # of 2s – 38 # of 3s – 26 # of 4s –17 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 3 2.33

Improve Safety on Existing Roads # of 1s – 28 # of 2s – 34 # of 3s – 40 # of 4s – 13 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 2.38

Improve Traffic Flow on Existing Roads # of 1s – 14 # of 2s – 32 # of 3s – 39 # of 4s – 22 # of 5s – 6 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 4 2.80

Enhance Freight Options (Truck) # of 1s – 10 # of 2s – 19 # of 3s – 41 # of 4s – 21 # of 5s – 7 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 19 2.96

Expand On-‐Street Bicycle Network, Bicycle Lanes, & On-‐Street Routes


Enhance Freight Options (Rail) # of 1s – 6 # of 2s – 24 # of 3s – 36 # of 4s – 20 # of 5s – 9 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 19 3.05 Construct New Roads/Highways # of 1s – 12 # of 2s – 13 # of 3s – 33 # of 4s – 36 # of 5s – 16 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 6 3.29 Add North/South Driving Corridor # of 1s – 6 # of 2s – 22 # of 3s – 19 # of 4s – 24 # of 5s – 22 # of 6s – 4 # of 7s – 20 3.47

Add East/West Driving Corridor # of 1s – 6 # of 2s – 18 # of 3s – 16 # of 4s – 31 # of 5s – 23 # of 6s – 4 # of 7s – 19 3.60 Other: • Place sidewalk around Grade Lake like all other city property owners have to do! • none – n/a. • Promote existing Rail; discourage DM to eastern Iowa development of rails • We need to maintain traffic on the U.S. Highways to bring travelers into the business district where they may purchase food, gasoline, and

retail items such as quilting supplies, clothing, artwork, etc. Bypasses are not needed in rural southern Iowa. • Underpass near downtown is very dangerous • 152 to Interstate would be better direct to 69 versus tight curves • I think Osceola has been driving toward improving their existing street and transportation network and for that they receive an A,

however lets not forget about the maintenance on those new streets. • Bike Trails • Need stop signs on all 4 corners of the square! • Sidewalks, 152 & 69 Figure A-‐10: Transportation Projects.


Question -‐ What level of protection in regards to open space and natural/agricultural resources should Osceola provide? (1 – Much More Protection) (2 – More Protection) (3 – Somewhat More Protection) (4 – Protection is Adequate) (5 – Somewhat Less Protection) (6 – Less Protection) (7 – Much Less Protection) (8 – Don’t Know)


Land Adjacent to West Lake # of 1s – 24 # of 2s – 22 # of 3s – 21 # of 4s – 30 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 # of 8s – 14 2.68

The Watershed # of 1s – 20 # of 2s – 17 # of 3s – 22 # of 4s – 34 # of 5s – 2 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 # of 8s – 17 2.84 Historical Properties and Structures

# of 1s – 18 # of 2s – 20 # of 3s – 29 # of 4s – 30 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 3 # of 8s – 10 2.95

Forestland # of 1s – 12 # of 2s – 20 # of 3s – 16 # of 4s – 42 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 1 # of 7s – 2 # of 8s – 16 3.16 Farmland # of 1s – 14 # of 2s – 13 # of 3s – 15 # of 4s – 48 # of 5s – 3 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 2 # of 8s – 18 3.22 Open Space # of 1s – 7 # of 2s – 18 # of 3s – 18 # of 4s – 47 # of 5s – 5 # of 6s – 0 # of 7s – 1 # of 8s – 17 3.30 Wetlands # of 1s – 6 # of 2s – 22 # of 3s – 23 # of 4s – 37 # of 5s – 5 # of 6s – 2 # of 7s – 4 # of 8s – 13 3.35 Other: • Osceola is a city, wetland, forest and farming should not even have anything to do with the city. That should be in rural area. • none – n/a. • Land adjacent to the Lake could provide a larger lake; there is no need to develop lake elsewhere. • I should think the entire county should be charged with protection of our resources and it should be high on the priority list with an

educational opportunities being a major component. • I would think that complying with state and federal regulation would be adequate. Figure A-‐11: Open Space and Natural/Agricultural Resources.






City Fiscal Year 2003 Fiscal Year 2007 Fiscal Year 2011 Taxable Sales

Percent Change 03 -‐ 11

No. of Businesses

Taxable Sales (Millions)

No. of Businesses


No. of Businesses


Osceola 212 $52.6 [$63.3 Real] 218 $50.8 [$55.2 Real] 226 $65.3 [$65.3 Real] 24.1% [3.2% Real] Murray 22 $1.0 [$1.2 Real] 21 $1.0 [$1.1 Real] 21 $1.2 [$1.2 Real] (16.7%) [0% Real] Other 22 $1.7 23 $1.4 25 $1.6 (6.3%) County Total 256 $55.3 [$66.5 Real] 262 $53.2 [$57.8 Real] 272 $68.1 [$68.1 Real] 23.1% [1.4% Real] Osceola as % of County Total 82.8% 95.1% 83.2% 95.5% 83.1% 95.9% 0.8%

Figure A-‐12: Taxable Sales Over Time. Source: Iowa Department of Revenue

Figure A-‐13: Osceola Retail Trade Surplus/Deficits. Source: ESRI 2011 Retail Market Place Profile, Osceola, IA

Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers

Furniture & Home Furnishing Stores

Electronics & Appliance Stores

Bldg Materials, Garden Equip. & Supply Stores

Food & Beverage Stores

Health & Personal Care Stores

Gasoline Stations

Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores

General Merchandise Stores

Miscellaneous Store Retailers

Nonstore Retailers

Food Services & Drinking Places

($4,000,000) ($2,000,000) $0 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 Dollars

Categories

Osceola Retail Trade Gap


Industry

2002 Clarke Average Annual Pay

2011 Clarke Average Annual Pay

Percentage Change for Average

Annual Pay

Index for Pay in 2011 (State = 100)

Index Percentage Change

2002 State

Average Annual Pay

2011 State

Average Annual Pay

Percentage Change for Average

Annual Pay

All Industries Totals $23,956 $31,098 29.8% 79 93 $29,668 $39,204 32.1% 71 – Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ND $8,340 ND 45 ND $16,355 $18,587 13.6%

53 – Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $14,994 $13,464 (10.2%) 34 (22) $26,697 $39,326 47.3%

72 – Accommodation and Food Services ND $19,454 ND 149 ND $9,994 $13,050 30.6%

56 – Administrative and Waste Services $14,986 $19,995 33.4% 76 102 $19,940 $26,461 32.7%

44-‐45 – Retail Trade $15,651 $20,533 31.2% 89 167 $19,541 $23,191 18.7% 81 – Other Services, Except Public Administration $16,215 $21,058 29.9% 80 101 $20,403 $26,471 29.7%

62 – Health Care and Social Assistance ND $25,850 ND 66 ND $29,584 $38,994 31.8%

51 – Information $12,986 $36,878 184.0% 79 536 $34,694 $46,602 34.3% 48-‐49 – Transportation and Warehousing $38,974 $36,894 (5.3%) 79 (13) $33,155 $46,541 40.4%

23 – Construction $19,721 $41,483 110.3% 92 368 $34,799 $45,237 30.0% 31-‐33 – Manufacturing $29,348 $41,966 43.0% 82 128 $38,229 $51,131 33.7% 52 – Finance and Insurance $32,429 $43,804 35.1% 71 82 $43,042 $61,412 42.7% 92 – Public Administration $45,955 $55,653 21.1% 127 61 $32,405 $43,652 34.7% Figure A-‐14: Average Annual Pay by Industry. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Industry 2002 Clarke Number of Employees

2011 Clarke Number of Employees

(Percentage of Total)

Percentage Change for Number of Employees

2002 State Number of Employees

2011 State Number of Employees (Percentage of

Total)

Percentage Change for Number of Employees

All Industries Totals 4,459 4,037 (9.5%) 1,412,203 1,452,769 2.9% 71 – Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

ND 11 0.27% ND 22,647 20,942 1.44% (7.5%)

53 – Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 12 8 0.20% (33.3%) 14,792 13,056 0.90% (11.7%)

72 – Accommodation and Food Services ND 606 15.01% ND 104,410 112,578 7.75% 7.8%

56 – Administrative and Waste Services 246 102 2.53% (58.5%) 61,078 68,185 4.69% 11.6%

44-‐45 – Retail Trade 569 529 13.10% (7.0%) 182,525 174,408 12.00% (4.4%) 81 – Other Services, Except Public Administration

113 71 1.76% (37.2%) 42,014 42,923 2.95% 2.2%

62 – Health Care and Social Assistance ND 463 11.47% ND 180,252 206,489 14.20% 14.6%

51 – Information 47 12 .23% (74.5%) 35,777 28,62 1.97% (20.0%) 48-‐49 – Transportation and Warehousing 253 216 5.35% (14.6%) 55,053 62,269 4.29% 13.1%

23 – Construction 44 48 1.19% 9.1% 65,964 63,847 4.39% (3.2%) 31-‐33 – Manufacturing 1151 928 22.99% (19.4%) 227,463 206,069 14.18% (9.4%) 52 – Finance and Insurance 93 84 2.08% (9.7%) 79,705 87,928 6.05% 10.3%

92 – Public Administration 99 77 1.91% (22.2%) 71,655 68,631 4.72% (4.22%)

Figure A-‐15: Number of Employees by Industry. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011 Data (Census of Employment and Wages)


FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 Osceola 13,398 13,130 11,894 11,736 11,848 11,416 11,652 14,033 13,565 13,227 Clarke Co. 7,536 7,190 6,539 6,511 6,523 6,303 6,497 7,753 7,458 7,354 Iowa 11,877 11,754 11,654 11,569 11,661 11,499 11,611 11,437 10,689 10,757 Figure A-‐16: Taxable Retail Sales Per Capita. Source: ISU Retail Trade Analysis

FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 Clarke Co. 5.2% 8.0% 6.6% 5.2% 4.1% 4.2% 4.5% 7.4% 7.9% 7.3% Iowa 3.9% 4.4% 4.6% 4.3% 3.7% 3.8% 4.0% 6.2% 6.3% 5.9% U.S. 5.8% 6.0% 5.5% 5.1% 4.6% 4.6% 5.8% 9.3% 9.6% 8.9% Figure A-‐17: Unemployment Figures. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics


Transportation and Public Infrastructure

Practice Description

Bioswales Shallow grass-‐covered hydraulic conveyance channels that help to slow runoff and facilitate infiltration. Suitability of grassed swales depends on land use, soil type, slope, imperviousness of the contributing watershed, and dimensions and slope of the grassed swale system.

Filter Strips Filter strips are bands of dense vegetation planted downstream of a runoff source. The use of natural or engineered filter strips is limited to gently sloping areas where vegetative cover can be established and channelized flow is not likely to develop.

Naturalized Detention/Infiltration Basins

A shallow impoundment which is designed to infiltrate storm water into the soil. This practice is believed to have a high pollutant removal efficiency and can also help recharge the ground water, thus increasing base flow to stream systems.

Permeable Pavement A porous surface often similar to asphalt to concrete, but is manufactured without fine materials and instead incorporates void spaces that allow fro storage and infiltration.

Green Roofs Roofs consisting of an impermeable roof membrane overlaid with a lightweight planting mix with a high infiltration rate and vegetated with plants tolerant of heat, drought, and periodic inundations.

Rain Barrels A device that harvests rainwater for reuse. Rain barrels are placed outside a building at roof downspouts to store rooftop runoff for later reuse in lawn and garden watering.

Rain Gardens A depressed area with porous backfill (material used to refill an excavation) under a vegetated surface. These areas often have an underdrain to encourage filtration and infiltration, especially in clayey soils.

Native Landscaping Landscaping with native wildflowers and grasses improves the environment. Once established, native plants do not need fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or watering, thus benefiting from the environment and reducing maintenance costs.

Conservation Development

Site design that preserves natural areas for drainage and detention

Impervious Cover Reduction

Reducing impervious surface requirements such as streets and parking lots, through alternative site design or use of pervious pavement.

Figure A-‐18: Best Management Practices. Source: Environmental Protection Agency


Community Facilities and Parks

Amenities NRPA Guidelines Present Need

Existing Quantity

Location of Existing Facilities 2030 Need

Additional Facilities 2030

Tennis Courts 1 per 2,000 2 4 High/Middle School 3 -‐ Swimming Pools 1 per 20,000 <1 1 Aquatic Center <1 -‐

Running Track 1 per 20,000 <1 1 High/Middle School <1 -‐

Playgrounds 1 per 2,000 2 5 Q Pond, Elementary School, Warren, Little Indian, and Seminole Park 3 -‐

Picnic Shelters 1 per 2,000 2 6 Q Pond, Warren, Little Indian, and Seminole Park 3 -‐

Golf Courses 1 9-‐hole per 25,000 1 18-‐hole per 50,000

<1 <1

1 0 Country Club <1

<1 -‐

Soccer Fields 1 per 10,000 <1 2 Rec Complex <1 -‐ Football Fields 1 per 20,000 <1 1 High/Middle School <1 -‐ Basketball Courts 1 per 5,000 1 4 High/Middle School, Warren, Little Indian, and

Seminole Park 1 -‐

Softball Fields 1 per 3,000 1 6 Rec Complex and High/Middle School 2 -‐ Baseball Fields 1 per 3,000 1 6 Rec Complex and High/Middle School 2 -‐ Figure A-‐19: NRPA Recommended Amenity Guidelines. Source: National Recreation and Park Association.


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