The following survey is to obtain a base line knowledge of the barriers to entry and the training and resource needs of existing and potential new developers in the community. Please fill out as completely and accurately as possible.

1. Are you currently a developer? *

Yes	No (please go to question number 8)

2. How many years of experience do you have in development or related industry?

1-5 years 6-10 years

10-20 years 20+ years

3. How many developments have you/your organization substantially completed?

1-5 developments 6-10 developments

11 + developments No developments have reached substantial completion

4. Have any of the developments you have completed in the past required you to secure entitlements (i.e.. Plats, Conditional use permit, Zone Changes) for the property prior to starting the project?

No

Yes

If, Yes, please list entitlements:

5. What type of developments have you created? (check all that apply)

Commercial Site Commercial Subdivision

Residential Development

6. If you created a residential development, what size of development(s) have you completed? (check all that apply)

Less than 10 lots 10-20 lots

21-50 lots 50 + lots

7. Where have you worked on development projects? (select all that apply)

Within Minot’s City limits Within the Minot City’s extra-territorial jurisdiction Within Ward County's jurisdiction

Within Ward County, within a municipality’s city limits (excluding Minot) Within North Dakota, but outside of Ward County Outside of the state

If outside of the state indicate state(s) and/or municipality(ies):

8. Please rate your knowledge level of each of the development aspects (1 - novice, 2 – beginner, 3 - proficient , 4 - advanced, and 5 - expert):

a. Entitlement Processes (Comprehensive plans, land development, ordinances, approval processes, development agreements, etc.) *

1 2 3 4 5

b. Infrastructure (Site Plans, Sewer, Water, Streets, Storm Water, etc.) *

1 2 3 4 5

c. Financing (Application, Loans, Bonds, Special Assessments, etc.) *

1 2 3 4 5

d. Engineering Services *

1 2 3 4 5

e. Platting Services *

1 2 3 4 5

f. Other (please rate and add a description):

9. Please rate the degree of difficulty you have experienced with each of the development aspects (1 – least difficult, 2 – somewhat difficult, 3- neutral, 4 - difficult, 5 – most difficult, and 6 – No experience):

a. Entitlement Processes (Comprehensive plans, land development, ordinances, approval processes, development agreements, etc.) *

1 2 3 4 5 6

b. Infrastructure (Site Plans, Sewer, Water, Streets, Storm Water, etc.) *

1 2 3 4 5 6

c. Financing (Application, Loans, Bonds, Special Assessments, etc.) *

1 2 3 4 5 6

d. Engineering Services *

1 2 3 4 5 6

e. Platting Services *

1 2 3 4 5 6

f. Other (please rate and add a description):

10. What essential assets, including both tangible and intangible items, do you feel are most critical for you to acquire or establish to successfully launch a development?*

Financial (startup capital, credit line, investor network, etc.) Technical (project management skills, designer expertise, construction knowledge, legal knowledge, etc.) Manpower (what skill sets do you need to hire to complete a project and are there qualified individuals in the region?) Land Other

Other (please list asset):

11. What aspects of development do you believe the current or future training should focus on (check all that apply)?

Entitlement Processes (Comprehensive plans, land development, ordinances, approval processes, development agreements, etc.) Infrastructure (Site Plans, Sewer, Water, Streets, Storm Water, etc.) Financing (Application, Loans, Bonds, Special Assessments, etc.)

Engineering Services Platting Services Other

Other (please list training):

12. Is there any additional feedback you would like to provide concerning development in the City of Minot?

Name:

Business Name:

Mailing Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Email:

Phone (office):

Phone (cell):

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