Name
Occupation
Current Employer
Age

How many years have you lived in Minnesota?
County of current residence

Have you participated in land use planning in
Northern Minnesota? Yes No

If yes, how have you participated (check all that apply)
Professional planner or other position for a government agency
Served as a volunteer on local planning commission
Served as a volunteer on local committees or task forces
Participated in public meetings
Member of citizen organization involved in issues.
Type of organization?
Other, please describe:

B. Local Planning Issues & Activities

1. In your opinion what are the most critical land use issues facing local government in Northern Minnesota?

2. How would you describe local government efforts in Northern Minnesota in dealing with these issues?
On top of issues and able to solve them successfully
Aware of issues but don’t have necessary resources
Ignoring issues in hopes they will go away
Not aware of issues
Other? Describe:

3. How could local government increase its ability to successfully deal with these issues?
More participation from the public
Better coordination between agencies
More professional & technical expertise
Better planning tools and information
Other:

4. How should local citizens and stakeholders groups be involved in setting goals, policies, and strategies in the planning process?

5. What new research or information resources and tools are needed to support local land use planning?

C. REGIONAL PLANNING/POLICY ISSUES & CONCERNS

1. What are the most critical land use policy issues facing the Northern Minnesota region?
(1=very important, 2=important, 3=not important)
Forest management practices
Shoreline protection
Wetlands designation & management
Wildness protection
Property rights protection
Wildlife habitat/endangered species
Declining business/employment opportunities
Tourism/recreation development
Other, describe:

2. What specific actions should local government, state, and federal agencies take to improve communication and cooperation in addressing these issues?

3. Can the priorities for economic development and environmental protection be successfully balanced? What is your vision for the future of Northern Minnesota as a place in which to live, work, and recreate?