TOWN OF HUNTER COMMUNITY PLANNING SURVEY


Date of Survey: February, 2006

Number of Survey's sent out = 971

Returned to Hunter Township = 416 Percentage = 42.8%

A. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE

                                                                                                                               Yes        %                      No      %                     No     %
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Opinion 

1.            Should Hunter set specific standards for all                                           300      74.3%                   74      18.3%                   30     7.4 %
                advertising signs such as where they can be located,    
                their size and maintenance requirements?

2.             Should Hunter develop an ordinance to control road        
                 lighting along County and Town roads?                                             199      49.5%                   116     28 .9%                 87     21.6%

3.            Should Hunter set standards for white arrow directional
                 signs and listings of residents at road intersections?                            176    44.2%                     161    40.5%                 61   15.3%

4.             Should Hunter require buffer strips along roads to conceal
                 
                      a.       Logging                                                                               242     61.6%            108   27.5%        43  10.9%

                       b.       Unsightly buildings/grounds                                              272   70.8%                      77    20.1%            35     9.1%

                      c.        Other                                                                                       14  77.7%                       5.6%                  3    16.7%

SEE BELOW FOR OTHER COMMENTS

Questions #4 - OTHER

   SHOULD HUNTER REQUIRE BUFFER STRIPS ALONG ROADS

1. What does this mean?
2. Abandoned vehicles.
3. Junk cars.
4. Storage facilities.
5. Dun Rovin is a good example of this.
6. Work with state-select tree cutting.
7. Abandoned crappy mobile homes.
8. This is a great idea- at least 200 ft. deep from road (more would be better).
9. No mobile homes.
10.Abandoned indian trailers, unsightly indian dwellings.
11.Other-gravel pits, campgrounds, yes.

5.      Should Hunter maintain the current woodland character        
          of our town roads?                                                                                      370    93.2%                  8     2.0%                 19      4.8 %

6.      Should there be aesthetic requirements or designstandards
         for new developments (such aslandscaping, exterior style
         and materials, colors)?

                      a.        For Commercial / Industrial                                                  233     58.1%             132     32.9%                   36     9.0 %

                      b.       For residential                                                                        150     37.5%                  211     52.8%                   39      9.7%

7.     Should Hunter take action to control the amount and design
         of outdoor overhead lighting (such as mercury security lights)?                 159     39.4%                   199     49.3%                   46     11.3%

QUESTION #8 COMMENTS ABOUT COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
1. I want to look at the outdoors without annoying big signs.
2. Remove all abandoned trailers and vehicles at the cost of the landowner.
3. Animal licenses and tags. No dogs running loose into roads.
4. Private property unsightly buildings. If they're not a health and safety hazard it's none of your business.
5. We don't need streetlights in The Town. We come up notth to enjoy, not be all lit up like city.
6. You can't get standards. This is hogwash. No commercial or industrial here. This is retirement and vacationland. What's next Town of Hunter schools? I don't think that's what people want.
7. After clear cut is done, owner should be responsible for clean up of all tree debris. Example-chip all remaining downed branches.
8. The appearance of a town represents the people of that community.
9. Let's not over regulate. Historically, regulation is borne on the backs of the residents and   taxpayers. What we have isn't broken-Lets not try to fix if too much.
10.This community is the notthwoods lets keep it that way.
11.All homes should have at least a 61/2 pitch. That will control most mobile homes.There should be a   buffer of uncut trees from the road edge to alleast 200 feet into the property for logging. For residential permits
this requirement in waived as long as 2/3 of the property is not cleared for home.
12.Bright lights-reduce crime.
13.We should not create special zoning for out township. The county is coming up with plenty.
14.Keep it rural, keep it wooded, and help people understand positive development, buffers it lacks, shoreland vegetation, etc.
15.Maintain clear zone along roadways as a function of speed and volume. Require setbacks from traveled   ways from clear-cut logging operations.
16.Please maintain the natural, wooded beauty that attracted us to the Town of Hunter.
17.An effort should be made to reduce old cars and junk appliances being stored near roadways.
18.Provide flexibility.
19.Steps should be taken to limit the overall impact of development on the current natural beauty of the area.
20.4 and 6 would create a "Beauty is in the eye of the be holder" situation.
21.Less is better.
22.No suburban sprawl-keep it rustic.
23.Regulation is good, conformity-don't over do it.
24.Re #6 whats next? A specific color jump suit? Don't fall into "over legislating" Some things should remain personal choice.
25.We should develop community identity and designate a "downtown" zone for future development-also need road signs such as "Welcome to Hunter" of just "Hunter" placed at township limits.
26.Re #5- not at the cost of poor roads. In particular sight view and road widths to include ditches.
27.To subjective.
28.Work with homeowners and development projects.
29.If we wanted curbs we'd never left the city 20 years ago.
30.Maintain roads.
31.Keep the are rustic and housing development accordingly.
32.We live in the notthwoods. Lets leave it as much notthwoods as possible.
33.Retain the woodland character as much as possible.
34.Leave our town small and under control of WI residents only.
35.Property always shows.
36.Leave it to the landowners.
37.Don't institute a lot of big city ideas-people come here to relax, retire and get away from the big city.
38.All timber should be select cut to roadside to help preventing ice buildup.
39.Anything to keep nature foremost, less bright lights that stay on 24/7. Please don't over develop/commercialize.
40. Commercial building, setback requirements. Don't build to close to roads.
41. Really don't want any development, we always liked the notthwoods atmosphere.
42. Keep signs and lighting to a minimum in order to preserve natural beauty of daytime and evenings.
43.There sure is a blight on the notth side of CC just east of Sandy Point Rd.
44.Junk in yards and rubbish should be removed If an auto doesn't run it should not be store on premise unless in a garage or outbuilding.
45.Save rural it's "bread and butter" shame to city-up a fine area.
46.Keep rural character where possible.
47.No streetlights on residential property the woods should be dark at night. I want to see the stars.
48.Excessive lighting around Hennan"s should be addressed.
49.Keep roads mowed.
50.Roadside garbage is a continued eyesore (consider heavy fines.
51.Restriction of vehicles that are not operable in residential areas.
52.People come to the notthwoods for the notthwoods, leave nature alone.
53.Excessive roadway litter is a major problem. DNR logging is unsightly.
54.When housing or buildings are abandoned. they should be knocked down. burned down,etc., especially   material dwellings.
55.The fewer restrictions imposed on people the better.
56.Can something be done about the mess that is left from utilities cutting down trees and shrubs?
57.Could you limit the number and/or kinds of farm animals allowed? E.g. Horses, cows,pigs, chickens,   goats?
58.Get the garbage picked up along roadways. Someday I would like to see the Flowage go towards non-internal combustion motors and have only electric, sail. paddles,oars, etc..
59.Take action with garbage at he roadside for weeks and months at a time.
60.Could look at doing something with the junk cars and appliances in some yards.
61.Keep our roadways clean, garbage bags, cans, etc.
62.Keep rural appearances.
63.No more pole buildings.
64.Any design standards or requirements should have a rural woodland character to them.
65.Promote preserve the notthwoods appearance.
66.Questions 6 is not town job. I would appreciate control the purple martin aviary at the Drath's next   &door.
67.Best in the hands of the landowners, yet standards of covenants create a preserve value. Preserve the naturalness and recreational environment of the area.
68.Aesthetic requirements or design standards for new developments should be required if visible from road or neighbors-otherwise no.
69.Too much "Junk" in too many yards. Should remove abandoned trailers, etc.
70.I guess it really doesn't matter because Sawyer Co. board will still let people break the rules.
71.Stop suggesting more rules! regs.llaws restricting property owners land use.
72.Re #5, also restore where removed.
73.It would be nice to have the uninhabited trailer moved.
74.Much of these items reflect county zoning ordinances-why add another layer.
75.Less government.
75.Stay out of it- you don't have the expertise to make fair judgements.
77.Regulations have to be realistic with a grandfather clause for existing properties.
78.Lighting on the lakeshore should be prohibited-fluorescent, neon signs and lights.

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B.  LAND USE PLANNING

Please state whether the Town of Hunter should place regulation on:

                                                                                                                         Yes        %                       No       %                     No     %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Opinion 

9.  The use of:                 a.           Trailers,(boats,utility,snowmobile,etc.)     119     29.5%                  247     61.3%                    37     9.2%

                                     b.          Tents                                                    129      32.1%                      235     58.5%                 38      9.4%

                                     c.         Motor Homes / RV Trailers                     183      45.5%                 189    47.0%                   30     7.5%

10. Cellular tower development and/or its removal                                             214      53.0%                 149     36.9%                  41 10. 1%

11. Noise                                                                                                             289      71.2%                  85    20.9%                   32      7.9%

12. The development of mining / Gravel Pits                                                   330        81.1%                     60      14.7%               17    4.2%

13. The development of nuclear waste depositories                                           368       89.8%                     31    7.6%                     11    2.6 %

14. The development of cranberry bogs                                                 ;              218        54.1%                  123     30.5%                   62   15.4%

15. High voltage power lines                                                                               299       72.0%                    80      19.3%                    36      8.9%

16. Airplane Landing Strips                                                                                  278        68.3%                   89     21.9%                  40      9.8%

17. Retail and commercial locations                                                                     291      71.7%                    90      22.2%                    25      6.1%

18. Manufacturing plant locations                                                                        333       82.2%                   55       13.6%                    17       4.2%

19. Size and number of campgrounds                                                                  281       68.4%                  106      25.8%                   24       5.8%

20. Night lighting                                                                                                   217      53.3%                   146      35.9%                   44       10.8%

21. Condominium development                                                                            318      79.7%                   65       16.3%                   16       4.0%

QUESTION # 22 OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT LAND USE PLANNING

1. Leave things alone.
2. Why duplicate efforts if county is already involved.
3. You have it covered pretty good.
4. More info to residents re: meetings, etc.
5. Size and number of dwellings on property for both residential and commercial property needs to  be controlled.
6. Agricultural land development needs to be limited next to residential and Lake Properties, especially animals that produce waste and smell.
7. My biggest fear is that the Flowage will become another Round Lake.
8. Legal landmines on many of the above.
9. Please use common sense in maintaining the Hunter Township.
10. Do not allow and more trailer home courts and do not allow the best ones to expand anymore.  ill particular by on any lakes or access to lakes.
11. Better development so cell phones work.
12. Lake front condo building should be kept to single story and not like the "high rise"   boondoggle at Pat's Landing on Chief Lake.
13. Cell phone towers are needed & can be built to blend in.
14. Area should stay notthwooods like with quiet surroundings, keep it that way.
15. Stop the development.
16. No multistory, commercial or residential building, I.E. Pats Landing.
17. The town cannot to enforce regulations of areas already negotiated by county state  government.
18. Control snowmobile exhaust.
19. Most are already regulated to death. Preserve the reacreationalist of the area while allowing  business to exist.
20. There should be a cell tower on "B".
21. We aren't a city, don't try to make it one. We should be free to buy something. Yes to  cranberry bogs if near lakes. Most no's could be yes but all are different Use your heads.
22. Development of trailer parks.
23.Most of this is zoning issues and as long as systems current requires running Sawyer Co., It's own  laws WILL NOT BE FOLLOWED. Zoning stated (Christman) that they are  not "Existent to protect all landowners rights" Zoning will continue to operate on the GOOD'OL  BOY  system, money and do we know you!
24. Keep rural notthwoods flavor.
25. The question is really should town of hunter be more restrictive that Sawyer Co. (you can't be less  restrictive) NO.
26. The town is not large enough and should rely on state and county regulations.
27. Lets not let the area turn into a glorified trailer park.
28. If a person can afford the land, the county has regulations in effect. They should be able to  use it as they see fit with the exception of anything to do with airplanes and the noise they create.
29. Keep it wild as possible.
30. Leave the land open and uncrowned.
31. Too many laws.
32.Try to do something to keep people from playing loud music on the shore. Same goes for bright  lights. We try to enjoy nature and the stars. It gets mined by people like the guy who built the huge  log home on  moores bay. They play loud (and awful) music so you can't hear the loons. Plus they keep lights  on outside so we can't see the stars.
32. Land lot size. Avoid carving up large tracts of land into tiny pieces.
33. Possibly a cell tower somewhere, but don't approve of any of your items listed here, so keep  regulations on them.
34. All new future developments should be designed more toward cabin/cottage elements and NOT   fancy condo's like Trelands new resort Pat's Landing.
35. You have your work cut out for you. I comment you for beginning.
36. Sign and number.
37. Hunter should place regulations on just semi tractors and trailers.
38. I have smelled people burning furniture and rugs at night, needs enforcing for sure.
39. Check "urban" placement in rural area Save what is here for our grandchildren and beyond.
40. Answers assume reasonable restriction in conjunction with logical zoning.
41. Most of this is already set by state, county of DNR.
42. Limit development to keep town clean, lighted and free of blight.
43.Open minded board members whose overzealous building for personal gain, rather that creating job opportunities and promoting this wilderness town for all to enjoy.
44. Have the retail/commercial stores look like cabins, colors brown/green blend in with the scenery, same for manufacturing plants. Well get more jobs for non-Indians.
45. To late for condo regulation.
46. Any new development should require zoning and compliance with land use standards.
47. Limit liquor licenses.
48. No landfills.
49. This is a vacation and retirement area not a major metropolitan area.
50. One residence (w/garage) per acre of land.
51. Logging.
52. New construction should not obstruct views of water properties.
53. All goes back to appearance, location is it good for the community, revenue for the community, will it stand out like a sore thumb?
54. Keep development to an absolute minimum.
55. No more condo's. That "mess" that is called a development next to R&R hurts the ambiance of the area and clutters the Chip. All in the name of making a  I hear similar plans are in place for Summers resort.
56. Sawyer Co zoning covers this-if not we should.
57. Some are concerned by state and county laws.
58. Development of land use plans. Keep buffer zones between dissimilar uses.
59. Cellular towers should be allowed, but hidden. For instance, NIU University allowed a new tower hidden by a church steeple.
60. Nuclear waste is a state and federal issue.
61. I think we have enough regulations from the state and county already, besides having the Town of Hunter establishing more.
62. Remember the difference between a developer and an environmentalist is: A developer wants to build a cabin in the woods and while an environmentalist already has his cabin in the woods.
63. I don't have a problem with people trying to develop their property, just so long as it looks good and is kept neat and clean.
64. I presume all the above were addressed by the county. If the township is able to override the county the above are all good ideas.
65 Strongly oppose over development Town of Hunter should strongly limit development LIMIT CONDOS.
66. Please inform residents: Sawyer county already has restricted a lot of this stuff. Why duplicated efforts.
67. Keep it rural.
68. We need cable and cell towers- Information technology needs access to our area.
69. We need cell phone signals, but don't want towers put up anywhere.
70. Keep it simple and affordable. We got the best town in the area.
71. Zoning covers most of this.
72. Use Sawyer Co. zoning which has been highly scrutinized over the past several years. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. Strictor regualtions should be set up for development. We do not want in our township junk yards, gravel pits, nuclear waste) With the number of resorts.
and recreational properties, there should be more representation of the element on the committee.

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C.  RESIDENTIAL HOUSING

                                                                                                                             Yes        %                       No       %                     No     %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Opinion 

23. Should Hunter adopt a policy or plan for future
       subdivision development?                                                                               332         81.6%               55     13.5%                20      4.9%

24. Should Hunter restrict the size or number of mobile
      home parks that can be constructed within the town?                                    333      81.2%              66     16.1%                11      2.9%

25. Would you be in favor of the Town setting standards
      for the number of condo units, duplexes, and
      apartments to help control density?                                                             346      84.4%               48     11.7%              16      3.9%

26. As Hunter continues to grow, what kind of housing would you like to see develop?
                       
            a.        Single family homes         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 375       93.1%              8    2.0%                      20       4.9%

            b.        Apartments      - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 59      15.6%              269     71.4%                   49     13.0%
                         
             c.    Two family units/duplexes   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 136     35.6%            195      51.0%                   51     13.4%

            d.         Elderly housing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 227     59.0%               94     24.4%                   64   16.6%
                         
            e.         Subdivisions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 88      23.5%               231     61 .8%                   55      14.7%
                         
            f.         Seasonal help lodging- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 110     28.9%                175     46.1%               95  25.0%
                        
          g.         Condominiums- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 98     25.7%                219     57.5%                 64      16.8%

            h.         Mobile home parks- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 74     19.2%            273     70.7%                 39     10.1%
                         
            i.         Seasonal/recreational houses- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 258     67.5%              76     19. 9%                   48     12.6%
                        
            j.         None- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32     31.7%                 28     27.7%              41     40.6%
                        
            k.         Other - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4     13.3%                 4      13.3%                 22     73.4%

QUESTIONS # 26 AS HUNTER CONTINUES TO GROW, WHAT KIND OF HOUSING WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE DEVELOP

1. Control Developments.
2. Recreation homes.
3. Mobile home parks and elderly housing to help the underpaid.
4. Water park.
5. New developments only.
6. g) not on water.
7. (f) This will bring in illegal aliens, high crime.
8. County zoning applies to all the above. Every category above can be an asset or a detriment to Hunter. A subdivision with a well thought out master plan could be an asset. A subdivision without a master plan could be a disaster. A condominium is just a form of ownership, it is not a type of building.



QUESTION # 27    OTHER COMMENTS ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSING

1.  Could be stricter that county guildelines.
2.  Many people leave Sawyer Co to go to water parks. If we had one or more it would attrtact a lot of people and be good for Sawyer Co.
3.  To many mobile homes already.
4.  Adequate lot size.
5.  Regulate size, ensure notthwoods color scheme, fInish. Ensure sufficient set backs.
6.  Big may look good for the owner, but far from anyones elses opinion.
7.  I hate condos, this is resort country.
8.  Affordable housing is in extremely short supply for those who are trying to earn a living at local pay scale.
9.  Building codes for electrical and plumbers.
10. Stop with all these regulations, safe and clean yards. We don't want city life here. That's why we bought here. Who's setting up this new agenda? Must be new people with new ideas about setting up a city, sorry not here.
11. Only one residence per % acre of land (garage included).
12. In favor of smaller mobile home parks.
13. Nothing should be above 2 stories on the water.
14. Does the planning committee want to keep the notthwoods looking like the notthwoods? Does the town want to turn into a city? People live in the area to get away from the city,
15. With development comes the end of the notthwoods and nature and wildlife.
16. Hunter should develop a policy prohibiting convicted sex offenders from living within 200 of any place where children congregate. This includes shopping, resorts, rural school bus stops etc. The city of Miami did this.
17. We would like to limit housing development on lakeshore property.
18. Limited-not over development- should be regulated Enforce set backs already on the books.
19. Keep things as they are.
20. I would like to see a mix of all of the above.
21. Non owner occupied and common ownership areas need adequate budget for maintenance "storm clean\-up" requirement.
22. Rely in county zoning and make minot modifications if necessary.
23.New construction should blend in with exhisting homes or cabins.
24. Let's try and keep the town & the flowage as pristine as we can, it has already changed a lot There are not many places left for future generations to see like the flowage.
25. If you want to live in an apartment go to a city.
26. Require square foot, type of home, etc.
27. I am against low income housing rental property, as when that occurs you have people that don't care if they litter, destroy or break laws. They don't own it, why should they care.
28. Make sure people keep yards free of cars and debries.
29. Too bad (rich people) can build big mansions on lake but the taxes go up on all With all the large places going up should mean more taxes come in so taxes should go down!
30. Whats going on now causes people to lose their homes. This won't change, something needed to be sone years ago, as new development continues, Money taxes.
31. Dorms for seasonal help.
32. Hunter has a large amount of land in public ownership. Private development should be encouraged.
33. Single family or duplex are fine but anything else will deter from the area.
34. Make sure people keep yards free of cans and debries.
35. Leave it the same. Please don't destroy our lovely land.
36. Every residence should have its own road access.
37. I only know Hunter as it applies to the Chip. It is hard for me a address development in genearal but I don't like the large Condo developments on the Chip.
38. This is part of WI rely's on tourism. Don't make it ugly, keep the natural beauty.
39. We have been coming to the Chip since the early 1980's. Purchased property in the 1990's. For what the area represents, DON'T want any development.
40. All country log cabin/cottage style only- no brick extravaganzas.
41. I'm not really interested in seeing more development of any kind.
42. Please keep the town as undeveloped at possible.
43. Lakes are filled with homes - over 40 years ago this was not the case. Help !Man-made lakes in subdivisions are filled with homes- all around the lake us?? We are that way somewhat.
44. Again, orderly development controlled by zoning ordinances.
45. Do not develop apartments, subdivisions of anything else hat take up a lot of land.
46. Single family homes only in rural areas.
47. (pats) no key hole access to Chip, no new multistory construction with the exception of full basement exposure.
48. Lets not make rules we cannot enforce. That's worse than no rules at all.
49. Too many laws now.
50. Try not to let big money make all your decisions. There are a lot of low income people just making it through life. The word to remember in compassion.

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D. SHORELAND DEVELOPMENT

         28. Should the Town of Hunter consider increasing the amount of setback required for building on waterfront     
                  lots from the County's standard requirement of 75 feet?
                                                  82    Yes  19.7%     270   No  64.9%             64   No Opinion  15.4%
 

        29. Clearing of trees, shrubs and other vegetation is currently allowed in a space up to 30 feet wide and 35   
                 feet back from the shore per 100 feet of shoreline.   Should the Town's policy be the same?
                                                    322   Yes  79.3%      35   No    8.6%           49  No Opinion  12.1%

        30. A major source of lake pollution is yard fertilizers that run off from shoreland lawns into the lake
              where they promote weed growth. What actions should the town take to encourage property owners to    
               properly use fertilizers? (Check all that you favor)
                 225 -  21.0%        ___An information pamphlet on this issue should be given with each building permit.
                 267 -  25.0%         ___An information pamphlet should be distributed with tax bills or other Town mailings
                 193 - 18.1%         ___Lake associations or other groups should take this issue on through educational programs.
                   63 -   5.9%         ___The Town should not get involved with this issue.
                 321 -  30.0%        ___The Town should consider regulating this issue (Phosphates)            
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QUESTION # 30 OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT SHORELAND DEVELOPMENT

1. If this gets worse, then regulation must be instituted.
2. Property owners should be aware of the issue.
3. Do not use any chemicals at all close to the water.
4. Other- would like to see ALL fertilizers banned.
5. No lawn fertilizers allowed on lake front property.
6. Ban phosphates.
7. No fertilizers.
8. Check on all new developments to verify compliance.
9. This is a major problem, it has to stop.
10.More restrictive.
11.Control of loose lake quality.
12.No fertilizer.
13.Hard to regulate.
14.State wide band on phosphates.
15.Educate fIrst then regulate.
16.Ask for volunteer assistance from master gardeners.
17.New comers should also be informed.
18.Encourage or mandate phosphate free of organic fertilizer.
19.CF APOA would be good for this.
20.CF APOA would be great to do this.
21.Please do not pollute our waters.
22.Educate on the use of non-chemical fertilizers.
23.Stop Trelands.
24.Increase set backs and limiting tree removal will help.
25.Lake property owners should not be able to use fertilizers on lawns. Farmers nest to lakes also need regulations.
26.We already (for years) not fertilize.
27.But how could it be enforced.
28.The town board would go crazy trying to enforce laws and regulations on private lots.
29. Look into other forms of ground cover that are pleasing, low maintenance, don't require fertilizer.
30.Regulate it of build your dream home in Nebraska.
31.Also use e-mail as a tool to inform.
32.Enforcement is tough but necessary.
33.If people need a park like setting, let them move to the city.
34.Educate rather than enforcement.
35.Pollution is a major concern and should be addressed by all levels of Gov.
36.The town should make fertilizing lawns illegal.

        31. Should development within the shoreline zone of lakes and rivers be limited to single-family
             residential homes?                        
                                                        258  Yes  62.3%          116   No  28.0%             40  No Opinion   9.7%

        32. Would you support an ordinance to prohibit keyholing on shoreline properties?
                                                               
                                                        213  Yes 51.8%           136 No   33.1%         62  No Opinion  15.1%
                                           

            "Keyholing" referes to a type of development where numerous homes are built away from a lake
              but are allowed access to the water through a small strip of property that reaches the lake."

        33. Other comments about Shoreland Development

                           

QUESTION # 33 OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT SHORELAND DEVELOPMENT

1. No condos.
2. Future minimum lots should be 200 ft wide.
3. The town should investigate federal protection easements, trusts, and special designations, to protect further shoreline development.
4. No condos.
5. It might be o.k To increase the requirement of 75' to say 90', however you must make allowances for someone that might have good wide lot but not necessarily a real deep one as perhaps road setback could rally pinch some. The 35' back from shoreline could
 be reduced to 25' without any trouble, don't change the 30' this provides enough room for boats, piers, etc.
6. Every new development should be judged independently instead of prohibiting all or certain types of development Standards should be in place to regulate how new developments are built rather than prohibiting them all together.
7. What can be done to insure regulations are adhered to?
8. Require trailer/ R V's to be removed from shorelines if they are not in conformity to 75' setback.
9. Require plantings if residences are grossly exposed to lakes because owners have cut their trees and shrubs.
10.Would lie to See Lake Frontage lot to be increased to 150'.
11. The DNR and Sawyer Co. zoning are in charge here and should continue.
12. Promote good land use not big bucks development.
13. Clean up shoreline where it is a steep incline.
14. Should be left up to property owner.
15. Continue the pressure in the DNR to help maintain the beauty and resources.
16.We should have a minimum of 100" shoreline per residence.
17. Prohibit tree that a fallen naturally into the water from being removed.
18.Building permits should include a phamplet explaining the impact of shoreline development.
19.Why not concentrate on very limited resources on regulating things not already regulated by larger better funded govt.
20.Shoreline development requirements are already in place and working well.
21.Lot size can be irregular as long as minimum frontage (100 ft.) and total Square foot requirements are met with no special easements, conditions used All lots should have town road (or greater) access.
22.The state bought the land to provide access to citizens. Township should not restrict access.
23.Shoreline cost and taxes are high- town needs development.
24.Isn't there enough regulations already? Come on knock it off. This is not Round Lake is it? Not yet anyway. Leave it alone.
25.Real buffer zones makes question irrelevant.
26. Shore1and clearing is devastating to lakes and rivers. Violators should receive very heavy fines. Be reguired to restore it not forgiven, don't do it again.
27.No condos/apartment development on shorelines. Minimum lot size for home development on shorelines.
28. Keyholing allows the "non-b1uebloods" to have lake access. It is a good thing especially with lakeshore costs soaring.
29.Again I have concerns that we are trying to over regulate.
30.Keyholing monitored.
31. Like I said before, development means the end of the notthwoods as we know it.
32. No more resort development (high density) on the Chip.
33.Lets keep it with the County unless their missing it.
34.Keyho1ing should be held to a minimum, 2 or 3 homes per 100' of shoreline and a minimum acreage lot size of 2 acres per home.
35. County has enough ordinances.
36.Many landowners purchases land in reliance on #28 and #29 above. If changed, those who purchased prior to change should be grandfathered from new regulations.
37. Again, I think we have enough regulations from the state and county plus having the Town ofRunter establishing more.
38. We are part of a group of 8 properties that have access to the Flowage through a piece of shoreline
of Ray Creek) This system allows a number of families to have access without using as much shoreline as eight lots on the water would use.
39.Limited and regulated-leave room for middle class folks to enjoy the notth.
40.Minimal development.
41.I'm single family, property owner on Chip and don't mind 75' set back and 35' back, this is plenty enough.
42.Keep things as they are.
43.An off lake property owner should not be allowed to 10wer/harm his neighbors values.
44.In twenty years the average working American will have no access to the lake if we continue to restrict use of shoreline. The county has spent hundreds of hours over the past five years developing shoreline regulations with input from everyone in the county. Don't try to re-invent everything again.
45.I think we need resorts with lodging not condos for tourists! ! !! ! ! ! ! !!! !! ! !
46.Preserve the water quality. Without the water Hunter is nothing.
47.Leave it alone.
48.You need a mix of development and zoning to allow places for each (a master plan).
49.I would like to see mandatory replanting etc. of shrubs and vegetation on all rivers and lakes. Maybe giving a 5-10 year time that there must be natural vegetation put back. I haven't any good solutions as to who would inforce this.
50.Keep as is.
51.I think condo's and rich people are the problem in the town of Hunter.
52.I think everything should be done to minimize new shoreline development and keep the Chip as wilderness as possible.
53.I think 35 ft. is an arbritary figure and should be reduced to 25 ft. as the growth invites unwelcome insects, flora and fauna close to homes along with infections. Unwanted animals along with those we should and do like to enjoy. In particular children who address the lake everyday.
54.No wake zones preserve all shoreline. Post the Hat Creek boat landing "no wake" until you reach the main body of water.
55.Should be NO more development on the lake shores and I am against keyholing.
56.Keyholing development needs to be one-acre minimum lot size.
57.Do all you can to preserve the natural state of our water and the land around the lakes?
58.I'm on the flowage because of its limited development.
59."Keyholing" our grandchildren (40's-50's) indicate "interest" in building behind our well kept cabin-our other lakefront lot has a town road that cuts severely. No opportunity to build next to original cabin, so is that keyholing? No intention to build 2006.
60.Our wilderness lake is becoming like lake Geneva.
61. Stricter no-wake zones 100" from shoreline, entire west fork on Chip.
62.RV parks need to be limited Between Musky Tale and Deer Run there are about 100 sights and this really increases the boat traffic, most boats have 75hp + motors and this is really effecting the shoreline erosion where I live on the bend of the river.
63.Enforcement of current regulations is both inconsistent and lax There should be more keyholing because of the limited shoreline use. Everyone should be entitled to own a piece not just the rich. There is good and bad in everything. We must try to share the Flowage for all, not just a select rich & few. The property tax could be shared a little more toward keyholing to take the burden off the single family who owns a house alone on the flowage. Take the keyholing a little more to offset lake owners taxes.
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E. RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY

        34. Do you want additional or expansion of commercial recreational development (resorts, marinas, and golf
              cours es, etc.) in the Town of Hunter?     115 Yes  30.1%    128   No 33.5%         139  No Opinion   36.4%

        35. Which type of additional public recreational activities should be developed in the Town of Hunter?      
              Mark up to three (3)
             109 - 10.6%  Park                              79 - 7.7%  Boat landings                  51 - 4.9% Canoeing areas                    42 - 4.1% Camping
                89 - 8.6% Swimming beaches           56 - 5.4%  Snowmobile trails           70 - 6.8%  Picnic area                         13 - 1.3% Hockey rinks
                86 - 8.3% Public fishing access         66 - 6.4% Cross country ski trails    13 - 1.3% Horseback riding trails         57 - 5.5% ATV trails
             145 - 14.1% Fitness/walking paths       91 - 8.9% Bike trails                          7 - 0.7% Other                              57 - 5.5% None of the above

        36. Should the Town consider policies controlling the use and/or time of use of different size and types of
             watercraft on lakes and rivers within its jurisdiction, including
                  a.  Personal watercraft (jet skis)            293  Yes 71.3%              93  No 22.6%                 25  No Opinion    6.1%
                  b. High-powered motorboats                 233  Yes  58.4%            127  No 31.8%                 39  No Opinion    9.8%
                  c.  Houseboats                                        212  Yes  51.5%            144  No  35.0%               56  No Opinion  13.5%
     
        37. Should the Town address the issue of regulating the location of activities such as
           a.  Motor cross racing                                  304 Yes    73.8%         50    No 12.1%                    58 No Opinion   14.1%          
           b.  Organized snowmobile racing                 283 Yes    69.2%         67    No  16.4%                   59  No Opinion  14.4%
           c.   Shooting ranges                                      282 Yes   68.6%          76    No  18.5%                   53  No Opinion  12.9%
           d.   Other _________________________ 14 Yes   38.9%              5   No 13.8%                   17 No Opinion  47.2%
  

Question # 37D SHOULD THE TOWN ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF REGULATING THE LOCATION OF ACTIVITIES

 
1. ATV Trails
2.  ATV
3.  As in none!!
4. ATV racing
5.  ATV trails
6.  Prohibit it
7.  Should all be required a permit from the town.
8.  Outdoor Concerts

        38. Should the Town allow ATV and snowmobile use on town roads?      168 Yes  41.3%   193 No  47.4%   46 No Opinion  11.3%

        39. Should the Town limit development in some areas to protect
              criti cal wildlife, natural habitat and undeveloped land?               333  Yes 81.2%      60   No  14.6%        17 No Opinion  4.2%

        40. Should the Town purchase property they wish to remain
              undev eloped or designated for specific purposes?                         268  Yes  66.5%     88  No  21.8%        47 No Opinion  11.7%

         41. How should the Town pay for purchasing property?

               a.   Property Taxes                                                         79  Yes  26.9%        167 No   56.8%         48  No Opinion   16.3%
                 b.   State Stewardship money                                      268   Yes  78.8%         39 No    11.5%         33  No Opinion    9.7%
                 c.   Try for a grant                                                        314   Yes  85.8%         30 No    8.2%         22  No Opinion     6.0%
                 d.    Other_________________________________ 26   Yes  52.0%          9 No    18.0%          15  No Opinion   30.0%

Question #41 D HOW SHOULD THE TOWN PAY FOR PURCHASING PROPERTY

1. Fund raising contributions.
2. Don't buy anything.
3. Why would we need property.
4. Public donations.
5. Encourage/publish ways to leave legacies in wills Fundraising.
6. Fundraising events.
7. Extra contribution on your tax bill.
8. Charge a sur tax.
9. Town should not purchase property.
10.Use all options available.
11.Try all above.
12.Federal grants or DNR.
13.Money from lottery.
14.Room tax!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
15.They own enough now (town) Room tax.
16.The 30% they could collect and keep from room tax.
17.Solicit donations.
18.Don't purchase it.
19.Donations partyly with tax bill.
20.Donations of land from private owners who then whould not pay taxes on it.
21.Fundraising/donations.
22.Chippewa Flowage Asso.
23.Room tax.
24.Take some from school taxes for a change 1% would be plenty.
25.Viable, well planned business need no assistance from town grovermnent.
26.Tickets for violations.
27.Associations or group purchases.
28.Should not buy.
29.Assessing "the yes" voters they are the ones that want it.
30.This may be regulated by zoning. No need to purchase.
31.Big Timber approach.
32.Town shouldn't purchase property. Property owners would end up paying for such purchases.
33.DNR & USFS have more acres and shoreline that will always be undeveloped. Do you think the town can compete/comlpiment that? If town park, yes. If buying land just to maintain control of it, no.


        42. What should the Town do to educate tourists and property owners on how to protect the environmental quality
              of the Town and surrounding area? (Check all that you favor)
                121  - 13.2%___Hold Town sponsored information meetings on environmental issues
                245  - 26.7%___ The Town should encourage lake associations and/or other groups to develop educational programs.    
                244  - 26.9%___The Town should have an information pamphlet on how to protect the local environment.
                242  - 26.4%___The Town should make protecting the environment a priority issue when making policy decisions.
                  54   - 5.9%____The Town should not get involved with this issue.
                  11  -  1.2%____Other ideas and comments___________________________________________________________

Question # 42 WHAT SHOULD THE TOWN DO TO EDUCATE TOURISTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ON HOW TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE TOWN AND SURROUNDING AREA

1. Get a web site to promote policy goals.
2. Chippewa flowage in 80% of tax base for the town.
3. Info at landings.
4. Other-require lake asso. To set goals and report to town of progress yearly.
5. Get help from the county.
6. More person to person contact thru neighborhood meetings, churches and schools.
7. Educate is the key.
8. Web, E-mail.
9. Burdens only subjective.
10.Encourage good stewardship.
11.Hand out phamplets to realtors so when you purchase land you have all county and town rules.
12.Resort owners should work with the township to inform patrons of respectful and protective policies and ENFORCE THEM.
13.Signboard(sturdy) indicating watercraft-clean entering and leaving.
14.Have pamphlet issued to resort/campground customers.
15.Web site with heavy fines.
16.Regulations, heavy fines.
17.Simple reminders, printed matter.
18.Tax incentives to improve environment of matching grants.

QUESTION #43 OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT RECREATION DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

 
1. Leave what is not broke alone.
2. Less government.
3. Our laws now are stricter than most of the US nation.
4. Please- NO MOTOR CROSS!
5. Please no water parks! That's why God make lakes. The Casino is enough of an eye sore.
6. Don't want- anytime you create more recreation you infringe on the natural environment.
7. Our area public boat landings. Weed growth issue.
8. ATV-Snowmobile use of town roads must be regulated.
9. Town of Hunter doing a good job so far.
10.Since I am not sure where the Hunter boundries are I feel unqualified to answer sone of the questions. I an also seasonal so I'm leaving them blank.
11.Patrolling during summer months to enforce rules and laws.
12.The town will only survive if it encourages ATV & snowmobile trail. These people bring money into the area. It grows the present businssess: more tax revenue may help lower property taxes.
13.What more government? Not needed? That's why I bought here. Fishing, snowmobiling that's enough.
14.ATV trails should be developed, they bring in more revenue than snowmobiling.
15.We don't want to become another WI Dells.
16.Any recreation, always puts the environment at risk.
17."Meanwhile-back at the over regulation issue".
18.Make the Chip a 25 horse max lake.
19.We should try to maintain the wild character of our lands. If we build too much or in unplanned ways we will loose in the long run. Sustainable development and building that fits into and can improve the landscape.
20.Must maintain the wilderness of lakes and streams.
21.The Town should look into research on how to control the spread of unwanted weeds,(like eurasion milfoil) in the Chipppewa Flowage. (Keep our purple loose strife, rusty crabs, asian carp, etc.)
22.Allow ATV's on town roads leading to designated trails. Encourage ATV clubs to help repair snowmobile trails which have dual use.
23.ATV trails needed.
24.Additional or expansion of commercial, recreational developments is o.k if outside of shoreland zones.
25.No more shoreland camping (Public/private sites) more active involvement of chip flowage management issues (DNR, LCO, & Lake Asso.)
26.Town should allow ATV  
snowmobile use on town roads only if heavy snowstorm makes it necessary. There are enough in other areas and those will increase, we have a chance to have perhaps the only rally undiluted area in the notth in the future.
27.It is difficult to legislate and regulate all situations with one law-case evaluations is important.
28.The lake Asso. Should develop an info phamplet in conjunction with the town for distribution to guests and property owners on how to protect the environmental quality of the area something similar to what DNR published for endangered species.
29.Set regulations about agricultural development that affects residents.
30.Put pamphlets in all commercial establishments and also mailed with taxes.
31. What upsets me are the tourists that camp on the island on the Flowage, cut trees for fires, leave trash behind, leave broken glass in campsites and on beaches.
32.Ban jet skis on the lakes.
33.Limit ATV's and jet skis or at least regulate.
34.Sur tax for boats, snowmobiles, ATV. That money should be used to improve the shoreline and parks snowmobile and atv trails. Boat docks, walking trails, picnic area, fish habitat, swimming beaches, roads. People from out of state come up to enjoy the notth woods in themselves as fix up that should change.
35.Ban jet skis. Speed limits on boats. Discourage more no wake zones in dangerous areas like Hay Creek narrows. Educate on invasive species and shoreline buffers.
36.Improve access to most common activities and hiking, biking, etc. Don't spend money on boats and fish because much is already been done in this area by others.
37.No need for more development.
38.All recreation would be good for the area, work with the DNR to better stock fish.
39.We need to encourage or assist the development of ATV trails.
40.To promote road and environment quality- all this is regulated under zoning and DNR regs. Storm water control is DNR regulated.
41.Is enacted within the town, room tax would pay twp 30% of monies collected to do with what they wish. Why is it not enacted?
42.I think jet skis on the flowage deter what people are coming up here to do and that is fish.
43.Room tax would allow town to keep 30% of room tax if they would impliment it before Sawyer Co. does.
44.Informaiton at boat landings, resorts and bars.
45.We are a recreational destination. Everyone's "recreation" unfortunately is not defined.  As the master plan is made, please consider the number of people who come here as tourists and then bought here.  Often these people don't want others to enjoy what they have now that they have bought.  "They want to close the doors" to outsiders.  Without the tourism base Sawyer Co. has the residents of Hunter would not have the choices of everything we have choices in - restaurants, stores, merchants, recreational trails and everything else that laid the golden egg. Don't kill the goose.

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F. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

        44. Should large retail or fast food chain stores be allowed
              or encouraged to locate in the town of Hunter?              90  Yes  22.3%          224   No  55.6%            89  No Opinion  22.1%

        45. What type of businesses should the town encourage? (Check all that apply)
              247 - 26.2% ___Tourism oriented businesses                       138 - 14.6%    ___Retail                     174 - 18.5% ____Service businesses
                132 - 14.0%___Light industrial    96 - 10.2%  ___ Professional services    151 - 16.0%____None        5  - .5% Other_____
    

Question  #45 WHAT TYPE OF BUSINESSES SHOULD THE TOWN ENCOURAGE

1.Marinas, restaurants, hotel/motel.
2.Business wise they would not have a valid reason to locate in Hunter.

      

QUESTION # 46 OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT


1. Work with these people they employ people in our county and pay a lot of taxes too.
2. Keep as it is!
3. Something applies, you will take away your notthwoods character.
4. Here is IL, near Rockford, Aril 2006 the Winnebago Co board is about to change zoned agriculture to Heavy Industrial-so either plant can be built. This means any farmland in a large rural county can be changed to heavy industrial. People are ballistic!
5. The town should encourage marina, etc.
6. Only if they blend into the landscape, not to stick out like a sore thumb.
7. I don't understand where industrial development ever entered into this, I mean what are we talking here, noise, pollution, congestion.
8. Not needed.
9. Need jobs.
10.Should all be done but with sensitive to zoning, environmental and density considerations.
11.A have always liked the ma & pa stores and restaurants. Would you like to see a Burger King on one corner \-and McDonalds on the other corner of B and CC?.
12.Many commercial and light industrial businesses are / man operations run from home. Plumbers, painters\-well repair-etc.
13.Keep it to an absolute minimum!
14.Forget the industrial development.
15.I would be more than happy to see more development, especially if it would help reduce our taxes for the private home owners.
16.That sort of development should only be encouraged if it does not cause environmental problems.
17.No Wal Mart of Big Box retail.
18.Any development should have strong influence of local gov. and be balanced.
19.Keep property tax out of this and let any business in that is willing to pay tax.
20.Sawyer Co. need year-round employees. Economic development is not a bad thing! We cannot continue to have our economy driven by the retired folks who bring nothing to our labor force, nothing to our economic development and want to "freeze" Sawyer Co. where we are or where we were when they first set foot here.
21. Small in size, unobstructive in location, development of businesses would help our tax base but the town would need to limit/control quantity quality of development, as well as type location. notthwoods character construction.
22. Stay out.
23. Don't pollute the area, keep it low profile for everything.
24. Industry only brings in jobs that means more money for retail stores.
25. I generally favor all types of business development with a controlled growth-however large retail would trim our notthwoods ambience.
26. Resorts need to be held accountable for their users disregarding rules/regulations of the town/county.
27.I'm all for business as long as it doesn't harm the environment.
28.Improve fire department.
29.Retail and fast food chains in Hayward, Yes.
30.Currently the recreational property owner supports way too much of the tax base, essentially pricing the property for only the way rich. The town needs a more diversified tax base of permanent residents.
31.No large commercial development.
32.The beauty of the town of Hunter relies on rigid control of development.
33.We have nothing better to offer to manufacturing than other places. Our strength is recreational opportunities. We should develop tourism to increase tax base. Create jobs and improve public services (town roads).
34.Their presence help to hold down taxes.
35.Do not allow the development of the type of "C&I" of Rl/R2 property. Ban any further development where this violation exhists.
36.Limit to zoned areas.
37.Town is dependent on tourism-try to be positive toward businesses that rely on tourism.
38.This would only bring more people to the area and hopefully raise the standard of living in this area There is a lot of poverty and low income people living here today. Lets do something about it.
39.Offer no tax incentives.
40.Need a coffee shop and a place to buy newspaper.
41.Protect us from more law and government.
42.Need a large chain convenience store for gas & other supplies. It's a long 20 some miles to get gas etc.
43.We have more now than we need.
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G. TOWN SERVICES

        47. Please rank the top five issues facing the Town of Hunter. (#1 being most important)
              _2._P reserve the natural shoreline along lakes and streams.
              ____P romote business development in specific areas.
              _5._P roblems with water quality of both surface (lakes, rivers) and ground water
              ____S prawl of commercial development.
              _4._D evelopment of large condominium or apartment complexes.
              _1._M aintain the rural notthwood's character (woodlands, low density development).
              ____P romote architectural design standards for appearance.
              ____D evelop employment opportunities for youth.
              ____I mproved zoning enforcement.
              _3._T axes.
              ____I ncreasing development of lakefront property.
              ____P rotection of wildlife habitat and aquatic species.
              ____D evelopment of better roads.
              ____N eed for community parks and buildings.
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Question #47 OTHER TOWN SERVICES
TOP FIVE ISSUES FACING THE TOWN OF HUNTER


1. The town should worry about rising taxes and not take on things that don't concern them.
2. Keep high density condos & appartments out.
3. Discarded junk in yards.
4. Discarded junk in yards.
5. I see taxes increase dramatically but not if and services provided.
6. Extend Reedlake Rd three more properties.
7. Less government.
8. Not our job.
9. Stop people from affecting lake levels (for instance Blueberry) DNR doesn't.
10.Property owners with junk in yards.
11.Discard junk in lands.
12.Approximately 10% of shoreline is owned by private parties-let it alone.
13.Protect amount of land per house 5 acres.
14.Town picnic for the town people like other towns.
15.Development of condo/apartment complex- as if this is a bad thing.
16.Not increasing lake property is the goal.
17.Taxes. School is too much as most owners are recreational and seasonal.
18.ATV trails and use of roads.
19.Don't do it.
20.What the heck is all of this? Most of these are issues only if we them issues. More concerns regarding over regulations.
21.Limited convicted sex offenders from living here.
22.Better snow removal funding.

        48. Should the Town enforce or improve local laws on the following?
              a.  Discarded junk in yards/junked cars      377 Yes  92.0%      20  No    4.9%          13 No Opinion    3.1%
              b.  Dogs on leash                                        203 Yes  51.2%      120 No  30.4%          72 No Opinion   18.2%
              c.  Motorized recreational vehicles             199 Yes  29.8%      197 No  29.5%        272 No Opinion  40.7%
              d.  Business use of homes/garages           109 Yes  27.7%      182 No  46.2%        103 No Opinion  26.1%
              e.  Burning barrels                                   150 Yes  38.2%       176 No  44.8%          67 No Opinion  17.0%
              f.  Yard appearance                                    237 Yes  60.0%      116 No  29.4%           42 No Opinion  10.6%
              g. Festivals, events or concerts                   186 Yes  48.9%       116 No  30.5%          78 No Opinion  20.5%
              h. Boating Regulations                                178 Yes  45.6%        158 No  13.9%         54 No Opinion 13.9%
              i.  Other_________________________   13 Yes  31.8%          14 No  34.1%         14 No Opinion 34.1%

Question #48 SHOULD THE TOWN ENFORCE OR IMPROVE LOCAL LAWS

1. Somehow get buy-in and enforcement with LCO on above issue.
2. Fireworks.
3. Safety.
4. ATV's.
5. We all do the best we can. There may be families who can't afford landscaping.
6. Improper use of roads.
7. Clean up boats entering lake.
8. Jet skis.
9. There are too many dogs & cats running loose in the town.
10.Size of engines.
11.A&B good ideas for regulation.
12.Who will enforce town regulations?
13.Use DNR for enforcement.
14.Utilities brush clearing methods need to be looked at. The "Smash and trash" method leaves a mess.
15.Septic testing critical to lake water quality, but no one wants to deal with it. Check "Jack Harris's personal dump". I think you'll find a landfill above ground behind his house. He hauls stuff in for a fee from demolition sites, etc.

       
        49.  In what ways do you feel that the Town could improve the means by which it communicates official
                 town business with town residents? (Such as providing minutes of town meetings)
                   a.  E- mail                                   173 Yes  54.4%            77  No  24.2%                    68  No Opinion  21.4%
                  b.  Web site                                227 Yes  71.8%            39  No  12.3%                    50  No Opinion  15.8%
                  c.  Mailings                       231 Yes  69.4%            56  No  16.8%                    46  No Opinion  13.8%
                  d.  Bulletin board                        104 Yes  36.9%            92  No   32.6%                   86  No Opinion  30.5%
                  e.  Newspaper                            236 Yes  71.8%            44  No   13.4%                   49   No Opinion  14.9%         
                  f.  Other ______________           2 Yes   5.3%                 8  No  21.1%                    28  No Opinion  73.6%

Question # 49 IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU FEEL THAT THE TOWN COULD IMPROVE THE MEANS
BY WHICH IT COMMUNICATES OFFICIAL TOWN BUSINESS WITH TOWN RESIDENTS?


1. Newsletter with other mailings.

2. Web cast.

3. They seen to do a good job now.

        50. Should developers in the Town be required to pay for construction and paving of new roads within the
                subdivisions they create?             382  Yes  93.2%       18  No  4.4%                    10   No Opinion  2.4%
          
        51. How should the Town enforce ordinances? (Check the one you most favor)
                44 -10.6% ____  Hire an enforcement officer for the Town.
             129 - 31.1% ____Appoint a town "monitor" to oversee and inform people about building codes, town ordinances, road use,
                                            etc., but without enforcement powers.
              229 - 55.2%____Contract with the county for enforcement.
                 13 -  3.1%____Other ____________________________________________________________________________

Question #51  HOW SHOULD THE TOWN ENFORCE ORDINANCES?


1. Don't try and fix whats not broke.
2. Should just stay the same as it is.
3. Other-you got one now that worries about everyone else.
4. Monitor should report back to town board in talk.
5. If last option.
6. Choose most efficient $.
7. Aren't they being enforced now? How?
8. Community volunteer, enforcement officer that reports to Town of Hunter.
9. Don't create ordinances.
10.Residents could contact the "monitor" with concerns.
11.Kurtzweil could do this with property assessments.
12.Form letter concerning infraction.
13.We have always taken care of our problems, leave it alone.
14.Tax assessor visits all properties.
15.No improvement necessary.
16.Print town ordinance booklet and pass them out upon request.
17.Have a  back-up person at each resort who reports to the main guy.
18.Not sure.
19.Hire a town constable.
20.Any of the paid staff that knows the ordinances.
21.Following County codes makes it a costly issue, Not Town of Hunter.
22.Whatever it takes.
23.And provide whatever else is needed.
24.Will the enforcement be free?

        52. How should the Town pay for the enforcing of any Town ordinances? (Check all that you favor)
              200   - 40.2%____Require an occupancy permit and fee to be paid prior to allowing occupancy in any new construction
                                              and use these fees for enforcement.
                 82   - 16.5% ____ Pay for enforcement expenses out of property taxes.
                125  - 25.2% ____ Charge user fees for town services and use them to pay for enforcement.
                 76  - 15. 3%____ There should be no funding for enforcement.
                 14  -   2.8% ____Other _________________________________________________________________________

        53. Other Comments about Town Services
                                                                     
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Question #53 OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT TOWN SERVICES

1. Great job on snow plowing.
2. User fee should be collected by resort owner. Retailer to have sticker for those days. This in return would help local shoreline planting of fish, keeping roads up, parks and trails and tourism beaches, boat landing and hold the property taxes down on the people that live there. Take care of the notthwoods.
3. Stop the development!
4. Let city and state government do their jobs. Hold them accountable to provide regulations. Don't regulate things that are the jobs of other government.
5. Round Lake has a web site.
6. We need a town fire department.
7. Elimination of driveway plowing, eliminate two trucks, cut employee to 24-32 hours plus associated benefits. Ceiling on officer pay. Money saved would easily pay for additional officer on county force.
8. We receive very few services for the amount of taxes we pay.
9. If anyone has junk cars in their yard, they should be notified that they have a certain amount of time to get rid of it and dispose of properly. There are 2 homes on 77 going into Hayward, one doing a house nothing but junk and the horse farm the same way. I feel if I was a tourist and saw that going into Hayward, I would wonder what the rest of the area looks like. The same goes for the Town of Hunter. They should be notified and if not cleaned up be fined accordingly.
10.Fines should reimburse 100% of cost.
11.We sincerely appreciate the support we received from the town board for our reconstruction project last year.
12.Leave us take care of ourselves.
13.Good road maintenance.
14.Times are getting hard enough without having a lot of new rules and regulations.
15.Satisfied the way they are.
16.Hunter township has been home for 41 years. Arriving here on the land via Mr. And Mrs Carl Nyman and Mr. And Mrs. Harry Nyman. They always told us what could and could not or should not be done with property to maintain it correctly for all to use and see. We have passed it (ideas) on to our grown children and they to their own children. Treat Hunter Township properly!!
17.This must be a joke. What happened to small town "simple". When tribe conforms to #48A thru # send me another survey! Until then "get a life".
18.I have been pleased with the services.
19.Property and personal property taxes could include enforcement expences.
20.Town employees are not police, they are town employees for the purpose of sign, road repair and plowing needs. I know there's other things they do but one of these is not being a police force. It scares good people  away. Too much government control is what we come up here to avoid.
21.Keep it to minimum.
22.Don't need to hire more people. You do and taxes go up. And for what anyway? Jobs to friends?
23.How could the town regulate tribes land (home lots, etc.) for clean-up.
24.I have seen tremendous escalation of taxes but little evidence of improved service or infrastructure. I expect more of this Town council or else a new town council.
25.No new taxes (to pay for services) no higher taxes.
26.Still have concern for over regulation.
27.Town board should use enforcement powers in court.
28.Raise taxes on seasonal homes. Lower on permanent residents.
29.Required building permits and inspect for compliance.
30.I believe the township should consider winter plowing of driveways without charging extra fees. Especially since they now do county roads before driveways are done-sometimes 2-3 days after snowfall, the private driveways are done. (In some cases the resident must plow themselves out).
31.The fact that some of us with mobile homes pay property tax and next door does not with more square footage.
32.There is a county dept. to cover most enforcement needs.
33.You are asking question and the giving options which support your "bias".
34.Government does not do a good job of providing what the private sector does, try to always sub out on bid basis for services.
35.Resorters pay some pretty steep property taxes. We don't use recyclables and dumpsters, don't get snowplowed. What do we get other then fire protection and roads? We don't seem, to get any voice on comments such as this. Taxation without representation.

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H. YOUR VISION OF THE TOWN'S FUTURE

54. How do you feel that Hunter Township has changed over the last 20 years?

         (Please check one.)                   133 -38.1%   Improved for the better            97 - 27.8%   Become too developed
                                          41 - 11.7% Become more economically depressed        78  - 22.3%    Has not changed

55.  How satisfied are you with the quality of life in Hunter today?

              68  Extremely Satisfied  17.0%                      249  Satisfied   62.4%                   16  Dissatisfied  4.0%     
              31  Extremely Disatisfied  6.2%                      52  Not Sure  10.4%

56. If current trends continue, would you be more or less satisfied with the quality of life in Hunter 20 years from now?  
      45  More Satisfied 12.5%             149  No Change  41.5%                 165  Less Satisfied   46.0%   

57.  I feel that I have a voice in shaping the future of my local community.

                 225  Yes  56.8%               89  No   22.5%             82  No Opinion  20.7%    

58.  I feel that I have a voice in shaping the future of Hunter Township.
                222  Yes   56.5%               94  No   23.9%                 77  No Opinion   19.6%    

59.  Please give us your vision of how you would like to see the Town of Hunter
           in the next ten years.
                                          
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Question #59 PLEASE GIVE US YOUR VISION OF HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE TOWN OF HUNTER IN TE NEXT TEN YEARS.

1. Rural, woodlands, no condos, minimal regulations, minimal fees.
2. Stay on your path allowing for changes in all the new developments on land, water, and rivers.
3. Keep preserved like it is now.
4. Would like to see currents & future rules enforced.
5. Stay rural.
6. Things are fine, don't over regulate.
7. Stay pristine, low profile (small), neat, clean, beautiful-to hell with those that only see how much money they can make by development.
8. User friendly-where neighbors could count on neighbors.
9. Maintenance of our natural beauty with controlled development of new business and home development.
10.It should be left as a wilderness.
11.An environmentally concerned town that has a hold on over crowding, pollution and habitat.
12.Many more people.
13.This is not the city-do not make this another city.
14.Do not make this another city.
15.Less developed. Keep it natural that's why we are here.
16.Maintain rural woodland quality. Do not allow development such as Trelands development of Chief Lake.
17.More concentration on restoration of natural appearance and less on development.
18.Slow but steady growth.
19.Like it to stay the same, no new taxes.
20.I would like to see it as a leader in the county for good stewardship of its land and water.
21.Keep as pristine as it is now. An environment to relax and slow down and enjoy life.
22.Being consistent, not messing with the lakes, shorelines etc. Keeping in good repair and collecting taxes.
23.I cannot vote for the town of Hunter, but there are some elected that should take care of there own things first, instead of worrying about everybody else.
24.We need to maintain our notthwoods enviornment while keeping up with the times.
25.A place where Native Americans and other minotity groups could feel as comfortable as the rest of the population- not likely!
26.Stay the same without a lot of development (condos or commercial development.
27.More cohesive community with resident interaction.
28.Chippewa Flowage kept pristine and clean.
29.Keep it rural.
30.No change except for improved roads.
31.Attempt to attract more retail stores of quality of major brands-professional services like medical clinic.
32.Just try to keep a quaint notthwood town.
33.Just insure good leadership/stewardship by our officials and it will continue to be a nice place to live.
34.Continued protection and preservation of the natural beauty of the town.
35.Good roads and public services will attract people to live and invent here. As the tax base improves, more money becomes available for more services.
36.Clean and with more recreational opportunities and yet quiet and no (or minimal) growth in housing and commercial development.
37.Recreation only.
38.Continue with the great ways they do on snowplowing and helping those in need.
39.Preserve notthwood character-limit development.
40.More eating establishments of restaurants, more motels.
41.Try to maintain the friendly "small town" atmosphere.
42.User fees collected on recreational vehicles should be used to help the youth like cc camps, fix trails, shoreline, fish habitat, boat landing, parks, benched. Youth will make money and learn something to keep out of trouble.
43.Should stay the same.
44.Keep population down-fewer people.
45.Slow down residential development and control commercial development.
46.Should stay the same.
47.Remain rural and enjoy what nature has to offer.
48.Need better paying jobs. Young families are struggling, industry other that tourism should be encouraged.
49.Rein the dame land wise, clean and natural.
50.Slow the growth rate by enforcing zoning and not allowing subdividing.
51.Just purchased land here so I'm not sure yet.
52.The only reason I live here is because it is a rural environment! If it gets developed I am moving.
53.Ban jet skis.
54.Increased commercial services, limited, controlled development; better enforcement of regulations, very limited commercial and residential development on the Chip.
55.Pristine and clean.
56.Less use and abuse of private/public lands by special interest groups.
57.Keep lifestyle as good as it is at least.
Improve roads.
58.A community open to all not exclusively well to do with variety of opportunities.
59.Business development only in specific areas. Only maintain notthwoods appearance and atmosphere.
60.Keep it notthwoods.
61.Cleaner.
62.Same as today.
63.About the same as now- We must be realistic on shoreline development, our main asset as a town is our shores and lakes. The loss of many small resorts has hurt our town economically and we make? To use the lakes and rivers for more than summer homes.
64.Clean up existing mess.
65.Contain growth and maintain the rural notthwooods with wildlife habitat and food water quality.
66.Progressive-too many state and federal regulations, work to simplify agency access and solution.
67.Quaint town center, family retreat, year around recreation.
68.As is today but better walleye populations.
69.I have been a resident off and on in the town for 80 years and would like it to stay as is. It is a beautiful township.
70.Reduce regulations.
71.We would like to see some small industrial business develop in this area to insure for some people a future with a pension, retirement. At this point in time there is nothing to promote families more to this area because of the low pay scale, insurance benefits and retirement. This would help our tax income and would not do anything but add to the growth of the town of Hunter.
72.Better communication with residents and more knowledgeable chairman and supervisor.
73.Too many subdivisions on water.
74.All trash and burned out buildings along "CC" removed, clean yards, no running dogs, road repair.
75.We moved here from the city 1 ½ years ago for the peace and quiet and wilderness. Anything to keep it this way is our hope for the future. Signs advertising businesses etc. are an ugly site in our area. Please keep strict eye on this problem. For instance the signs around Dun Rovin are an eye sore. They don't need billboard size advertising to get someones attention.
76.I would like to see more people come to the town meetings and have a say. But they don't care because they feel nothing they say will matter.
77.Hope it will grow by additional services property owners.
78.Peaceful, people keeping their noses out of others lives. Live and let live.
79.Little to moderate development with only single family residential homes.
80.It would lake to long.
81.Remain the notthwood recreational area that originally drew all of us here many years are, the peace and quiet, the waves lapping the shore, the sounds of true wildlife.
82.About the same as it in now.
83.Slow progress-easier on tax increases. Primarily residential, some industry and retail and professional offices.
84.Keep its recreational character.
85.Keep it pristine.
86.Simply maintained and property's kept clean, don't like to see yards junked-up.
87.Slow development preserve the natural rural notthwoods and lakes.
88.Remain as is with its notthwoods character. Remain quiet and disturbed but clean and natural.
89.As a relatively new landowner in the town I have not yet formulated my opinions.
90.Improve water quality, shoreland and wildlife protection. Improve property appearance and upkeep with enforcement on blight.
91.Keep a limit on number of resort liquor licenses sold on the flowage. Keep it protected, underdeveloped, but no more rundown.
92.Less development.
93.O crime.
94.Same as now with little change.
95.More commercial development.
96.I would envision it as an island devoid of noisy jet skis, large motor boats and people who respect the environment.
97.Maintain the notthwoods feel with more improved services and less (eye pollution). Increase opportunity without Minaqua of WI Dells atmosphere.
98.Limited development, protect lakes, rivers and forests, work to return buffer zone along ALL shoreline.
99.Since we have moved here we feel that quality has improved a great deal and property value has risen. Good deal.
100.Keep what we have-you all have.
101.I would like to see it and own my property. With property taxes continually rising that won't be possible.
102.Orderly controlled development.
103.No opinion, we do not live there we own property on the Chippewa Flowage which is the most beautiful place in the whole world.
104.Gradual and careful regulated low-density residential development- this town is not a city.
105.More forward with small business and keep the notthwoods concept in mind.
106.Pretty much the same. Keep our area an environmentally healthy and a place to live responsibility.
107.Not possible to stay the same.
108.As our like here is living part time in a lake cabin, we naturally are deeply concerned that lake quality, forest preservation and environmental issues are foremost. Limited industrial development closely maintained, is apparently needed to pay for necessary service, but let's strategize together to keep the township the clean, safe, natural place that attracted us here in the first place.
109.Less waterfront development-more enforcement for building violations- local parks, bike, walking trails.
110.Preserve your resource of the outdoors. There are already too much urban sprawl elsewhere in WI.
111.Develop a convenient, appearance regulation, "city center" with relevant shop, grocery, etc. to eliminate long trips into Hayward.
112.Less developed homesteads. That's also 2 sets of board members, its anyone guess.
113.Don't get too commercial, keep the peace and natural feeling.
114.Mom and Pop service business to help the local economy-single family housing only on all lake frontage (held to codes and requirements)-keep notthwoods character, slow development, keep woodland tracks nondeveloped.
115.I know its not possible, but ten years from now I would prefer the town looked like it did 30 years ago.
116.People come here to be left alone in the country theres a sense of to many noisy people.
117.Stay rural, less taxes.
118.No large factories or condo's.
119.Keep roadways scenic by only minimal tree removal. Limit condos/hotel development. Maintain single family dwellings.
120.Controlled costs- Manage use of natural resources, low-density homes.
121.Less building- restrict land development, maintain a natural setting.
122.I know I don't want us to grow to be a town like Hayward. A sleepy town for tourists and fisherman is just fine with me. No sprawl and no more taxes.
123.Promote youth work programs but I'm not sure how.
124.Try to keep development from wrecking the place.
125.Exactly as it was 40 years ago. Natural without fake log cabins that were allowed to be built to close to the shoreline.
126.A quiet uncrowded vacation/retirement area.
127.More youth development-ATV trails.
128.A solid tax base mixed with residents and commercial input.
129.Strong attention to preservation of natural environment with business and residential opportunities managed in a compatible and integrated way.
130.Clean beautiful notthwoods town.
131.Don't fix what isn't broken. I would love to see no changes or very little change.
132.To remain as natural as possible.
133.No more high-density development and the restriction of convicted sex offenders. This should be a beautiful safe community.
134.I have only been here 5 years-don't know.
I would like to improve the non-resident voice in local government.
135.Remain a woodland environment-natural and rural.
136.We came up to this area because of the lake, timber and pines. I'd like to leave it for my kids pretty much the same way we found it.
137.No body else moves in and no new taxes. I'm really not this redneck but I have my own piece of heaven and more people won't enhance it.
138.Open equal opportunities for all that wish to make a home in the township.
139.Try to keep the natural woodlands and wildlife image. Keep the Big Chip a nature area.
140.I think that Hunter Township is getting way too commercialized, pretty soon it will be another Wisc. Dell.
141.Not too much change-less building and not too many rules. Keep the notthwoods atmosphere.
142.Slow growth and looking very much the same as now.
143.Slow steady growth.
144.Remain it's small town relaxed atmosphere.
145.Continue as a rural, recreational area for all levels of income.
146.Hold down property taxes-keep young adults here by affordable property sales. Collect taxes from businesses on the LCO. Get rid of old trailers, junk cars etc. On private property.
147.Enforce environmental controls and development, the future will take care of itself.
148.Maintain wilderness setting without hazard growth.
149.Do not become over commercialized or become a tourist trap. Save the area.
150.Slowing of development.
151.Vacant trailers removed, junk cars removed, road maintenance improved. Shoreline, water quality ecology in general improved.
152.Being a season resident with intentions of retiring here, we would like the area to remain a "rustic up-notth environment" though we realize that certain development must happen for the benefit of the town.
153.Add some ATV trails.
154.Keep things as they are.
155.Unspoiled wilderness.
156.Keep it natural as possible.
157.Continue to firmly balance the needs of private landowners and those that rely on tourism. That will allow the community to continue to be appealing to all.
158.Have garbage removal year around-remove road ban for garbage trucks-causes more problems/liter, debris than its worth.
159.We are fairly new to the area so don't know how things have changed or suggestions for the area.
160.Less control by the government.
161.Be careful about letting the notthwoods become a bedroom community for only those who can afford it. Encourage redevelopment of exhisting sites instead of using up too much valuable land. Continue road maintenance. Add better paint on edges of road. Continue cleaning edge of roads of bushes and trees.
162.No empty businesses, a better grocery store/liquor store.
163.Don't lose all the old time residents because of taxes!
164.Just as it is.
165.I would like to see good planning for recreational development promoting good public access to (for everyone) lakes and streams with ample parking while still retaining a notthwoods atmosphere low density concept.
166.We would like Hunter Township to remain rural and as natural as possible. We would discourage vast changes due to commercial development.
167.Clean, controlled, orderly growth.
168.Increased tax base to support downtown development/infill, with job creation and housing to support increased populace.
169.If growth as to occur it must be monitored closely. Status Quo if possible.
170.Moderate condo growth with less land being used so more can enjoy!
171.Be more fair in taking mobile homes in township.
172.I would like tourism to survive through all of the environmentalists and "anti growth" sentimentality. Would like to be man-made debris cleaned up, lakes preserved and recreational opportunities for the average person to enjoy. Such as parks, trails, etc.- not as resort amentities, but as areas the public can enjoy our out of doors.

Question #60  OTHER COMMENTS REGARDING TRENDS AND VISIONS FOR HUNTER'S FUTURE DEVELOPMENT?

1. Taxes are getting out of line and your shoreline rules are going to cause the smaller cabins built before the 75' setback to be sold and torn down. They will be replaced by very large temples that will destroy the natural setting. You're going to drive out a lot of older residents with your taxes and rules. I can't fix my place up because of the regulation.
2. Don't get involved in the county's business.
3. Hunter has become to developed with trailer parks and resort condos. Sawyer Co. board often overrides Hunter's decisions. More active involvement in land uses (ex. Paper company sales, large development companies) Since regulations require no more than 3 board members, various ad hoc (permanent) committees should be set up Land use, zoning, water, lake river, community laison to DNR, LCO, other.
4. To many places have sold out to development and they can't change it now, I was very worried about the area going big and bad but I guess there must be others that are also concerned, whats the matter with someone saying in 30-40 years from now "It's just like the old days" How wonderful it would be.
5. Stop condo development like Pat's Landing.
6. Bigger is not always better.
7. People have been coming to the area for years for the unique atmosphere. By pacing all of the modern ideas in the area, you are killing the vision. If you wanted all of the modern changes go camping or hiking or boating in Chicago or the Twin Cities. Leave our life alone.
8. Keep commercial facilities as Ma and Pa types.
9. Fix CC and create a shoulder, dangerous now with virtually no shoulder on a very curvy road.
10.More outsiders voice in development.
11.Keep development out.
12.Should have one meeting a quarter for the people who can't attend during the week. As on a Sat. and make sure notice goes out to the part-time residents.
13.Just protect the land and its environment with good regulations and not for "Daddy Big Bucks".
14.More condominium or motels. It will also help with paying for new developments.
15.Thanks for taking the time to listen to a taxpayer.
16.I don't like to see the big condo developments on lakes like the chip. It takes away from the notthwoods setting and over populates the are.
17.Stop the development!
18.Err on the conservative side, limit growth and housing density. We have a crown jewel here with the flowage. It is easy to lose the tranquility and beauty of the Big Chip experience and next to impossible to recover what we have once it is over developed and over used.
19.Exhisting mobile home parks must be maintained or owner charged for removal and clean up of site.
20.The appeal of the area has always been the lack of development.
21.Let towns do the business of town government.
22.Limit the amount of seasonal mobile homes. Packing the units in like sardines is profitable for that business, however buffer zones are needed in these areas of concern.
23.NO MORE MOBILE HOMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24.NO CONDO DEVELOPMENT.
25.Keep it rustic.
26.Encourage the use of any realistic development of shoreline. Work to provide incentives to make it economically feasible to develop and/or maintain our resort infrastructure.
27.I think the population is on the rise. Therefore we need to accommodate this trend.
28.NSP was mandated by the FERC to solve problems when dealing with the public concerning project 108- the state and fed forest managing threatens and postpones solutions forever.Twp "monitor" could be community contact person.
29.Need better visionary in charge of our town. A foreward thinker. Someone willing to look ahead and make changes possible.
30.Lets keep it wild and woodsy.
31.Leave the town meeting system alone.
32.Love to see a Mobile or that type of convenience and gas store.
33.Find board members who care.
34.Late winter roads are atrocious.
35.Stop the spawning of Minn.
36.Don't get greedy; don't promote the wrong kind of development just to increase tax base.
37.Hunter future should be to preserve its pristine wilderness (woody lakes) and seclusion. Not change it.
38.Keep condo developments to a minimum. Eliminate Jet Skis on the flowage of set time restraints. Enforce regulations with the help of resort owners.
39.Leave home owners alone- you don't know better- lower taxes-don't raise taxes anymore.
40.Good people make good decisions. Good people run for and are elected in Hunter Township. Thank goodness.
41.No more resort condos.
42.Promote tourism for the average family, not just the rich folks.
43.No condos-put them in Hayward, not too close to the lake.
44.We don't know if the township has a stated vision- is it published anywhere? Drug use is out of control in the surrounding area and must be controlled for everyone's safety and protection.
45.Let the town of Hayward be more commercial with Wal-Mart, fast food restaurants, etc- but not Hunter. Have incentives for existing resorts to modernize (fix-up) exhisting store and businesses to keep good reputation.
46.I bought property and built a home in 1993 based on what the county and town of Hunter was then. I liked what I saw then and still like it today. I honestly think what we have here works very well.
47.The average Joe's version doesn't matter, why do I say this? Because as we all know, the money is going to talk and the bullshit is going to work. Am I wrong? I doubt it!
48.No more development.
49.For the most part just come here or live here to be left alone. There always a few who want to regulate and control everything.
50.Maintain setbacks on lake property. Provide better services for recycling and trash removal.
51.Keep the country and township, have none of the part of the notth Country.
52.Mainly control condo/apartment development. Improve aesthetics' of Hunter in general. Enforce junk violations, limit trailers, etc. to be parked at a residence outdoors. Definitely maintain the "notthwoods feeling". Limit the number of large chains to come into the area.
53.Don't try to control everything so that what you can do is done fairly and well.
54.No more taxes.
55.No clear-cut areas along roadways. A must to have to "chip" all remaining branched. None left lying on ground.
56.I would not like the Hayward Lakes Area turn out to be another Wisc. Dell of the notth.
57.Limit shoreline development and size of watercraft.
58.ATV access- wider roads for bike path on main road.
59.We don't know what the focus holds in store for us. That is why you are doing this now, to preserve what we can and leave it better for the nest generation and hopefully they follow the same visions.
60.I / we are strongly and firmly against Comprehensive Planning/Smart Growth!!!! Wake up America!!!! More big government control! I have a son who has researched this knows the history, source, goals of these plans.
61.Target some concerns, cover impact the poor, create hardship for good people. Pick on these people with locations close to the monitors.
62.Say no to condos.
63.I have nothing against trailer parks that are well set-up and kept in an orderly fashion. Not everyone is rich when things are developed. Let's think landscaping.
64.I and my family support the acquisition of Island properties in the Chippewa Flowage to keep the flowage pristine and basically undeveloped. There are a substantial number of resorts, bait and tackle shops and restaurants that seem to be capable of meeting future needs.
65.Be more fair in taxing mobile homes.
66.We need more buffer strips along county and township roads.
67.Concerned about the size of homes being built on the Chippewa Flowage-forcing taxes to go up too much for people with small cozy places.
68.Hold down the development. Let's keep it rural. That's why we moved here.
69.I believe over legislating can cause Hunter to lose much of its present charm.
70.Limit condos and heavier regulations.
71.Reduce the speed limit on Hwy CC to the flowage access.
72.Limit horsepower on small lakes, no jet skiing, water skiing on certain lakes-when- level drop. No industrial building within 1 mile of any lake or stream etc.
73.Keep it simple. We love it here.
74.Maintain woodland character.
75.Learn who to write a survey question with looking for a predetermined answer.
76.This questionnaire was a very good work. Keep communication open and "govern" for the majority not a couple of loud violators.
77.Development is not bad if it is planned out well. Development of homes, businesses and recreational trails, parks, facilities can all be positive with correct planning. I note a tone of "anti-development" in this questionnaire. I know that Pat's Landing is not in Hunter, but I have to tell you that if anyone built a million dollar home now they would probably use every technique used in that development. Twenty years from now, it will probably economically infeasible to continue operating resorts such as Treeland (the original). The resort industry is being taxed out of the market. Our competition now is the secondary homeowner that rents their homes for LESS than market value to subsidize their ownership costs.

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I. YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD

61.   I am a Town of Hunter

       79 - 19.6%____Permanent resident with lake frontage.

       50  -12.4% ____Permanent resident without lake frontage.

      168 - 41.7%____Seasonal resident with lake frontage.

        57 - 14.1%____Seasonal resident without lake frontage.

       22 - 5.5% ____Vacant land owner with lake frontage.

       27 - 6.7%____Vacant land owner without lake frontage.   

62. My household consists of___ 2.06%___adults and ___2.18%___children.

      The age range of the adults is         7.6%_____18 - 29      The age range of the children is      31.6%____ 0 - 10             
                                                                29.3%_____30 - 50                                                              36.8%____11 - 14
                                                                31.5%______51 - 64                                                              31.6%____15 - 17
                                                                31.5%______65+

63. Are you planning on starting or relocating a business
      to Hunter during the next five years?                          14  Yes  3.7%           366  No  96.3%    

64. What type of dwelling is your residence in Hunter? (Check one)

       361   Single family home  78.0%             3  Dupl ex  0.6%     13  Condominium 2.8%

       62  Mobile home  13.4%               6  Apartment  1.3%      18   Other   3.9%

Question # 64 What type of dwelling is your residence in Hunter?

1.Fishing shack.
2.Other-trailer pad.
3.Tiger Musky Trailer park.
4.Just land.
5.Lake frontage only.
6.Cabin-2 bedroom, bath kitchen, front room and porch, new.
7.Motel.
8.Primitive log cabin.

65. What is your lot size?
        Total number of acres: _______________and/or Total square feet: _________________________

66. Do you intend to subdivide your Hunter property
      within the next five years?                   15   Yes   4.0%                 357   No   96.0%     

67. Do you intend to sell your Hunter land within the next five years?                       33   Yes   9.1%                 331   No   90.9%

68. Which of the following general categories best describes your household income from all sources for 2005?

1. Less than $20,000                                           16 - 5.1%
2. At least $20,000 but less than $35,000           44 - 14.0%
3. At least $35,000 but less than $60,000          86  - 27.3%
4. At least $60,000 but less than $80,000           36 - 11.4%
5. $80,000 or more                                            133 - 42.2%

69. Comments about you and your household           NO COMMENTS
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70. Do you have Internet access?                     293  Yes   76.9%      88  No  23.1%               
         


OTHER RESPONSES

Question # 53- We appreciate the good road maintenance, What can be done about dogs on leashes?

Question # 34 too many golf courses

                     With in limits I'm pro tourism but be careful

Question #28 This is a DNR and zoning issue not town of Hunter issue-This is currently adequate

Question #40 What do you mean?
                        ATV usage
                         If only to accomplish

                        Purchase development rights

Question #44 not enough customers to sustain these types of businesses.
                       Along B only
                        Absolutely not

Question #56 what trends?

Question #58 not there enough

Question #9 how?
                      Must be moved every 7 months

Question #11 can't enforce

Question #38 only if well marked. Not enough ATV and Snowmobiletrails

Question #44 Of course, denial will lead to costly legal battles.

Question #34 Good for tax base but we heed to act to protect the lakes under exhisting laws

Question #36 these are negotiated by state law

Question #39 Let DNR do this

Question #40  Families can't afford the taxes to pay for this

Question #50  Of course, this is standard everywhere I have been

Question #44 Your kidding, If it fits in and not too large

Questions #35 No more snowmobile trails, no ATV trails. It appears what Sawyer Co. wants in anything that roars and kills. This won't change as local group leaders do the same. I say enough is enough

Question #50 Against

Questions #54-55-56  We have not been around long enough to know

Question #67 Would but nobody would want it

                       Don't know
                       Taxes too high
OTHER QUESTIONS

Question #66 yes-don't know

Question #63 Yes-maybe

Question #10 Dogs barking
Question #34  This is being abused currently-yes
                        Yes to grandfathered family resorts
Question #14 Some

Question #28   100-125 Yes
Question #29 Exception need to be approved-yes

Question #7 This can be very irritating, especially on lake property where reflections carry a great distance.
                      Yes but only under safety conditions

Question #1 color

Question #2 What does this mean? If Hunter will limit the amount of lighting, then yes

Question #4B Get the owners to clean up

Quiestion #6B county zoning O.K. on this

Question #28 My lot may become unbuildable
                       100 ft like to DNR

Question #31 Duplexes and single family only

Question #40 Yes-like moonshine lake

Question #63  yes maybe

                         Yes, business with home computer

Question #67  never to be sold- to the grandchildren

Question #68  retired- both
                        No ones business
                        What this got to do with anything

Question # 64  Tiger Musky Trailer Park

Question #70  Not at the lake-oldest son yes

Question #12  Should be minimum(example200) or more feet from any road

Question # 17  The county already regulates this don't they?

Question #18 Has to be well maintained area.
                        The county already regulated this don't they?
OTHER QUESTIONS

Question #21 On resorts only
                        Should not be allowed on any lakes

Question #24  Should be inspected by Town supervisor-Have to follow our laws and specifications
                         No more

Question #25  A must

Question #28  No condo's

Question #31  Limit shoreline and reparian clearing

Question #32  Yes, but the exhisting "keyholes" must be grandfathered in or we will be deluged with costly                        
                         Lawsuits
                         
                         Stop keyholeing, but allow current owners to be grandfathered in

Question #36  What is high powered?
                          No more that 150 h.p.

Question #38  This is a safety issue

                         Only to get to the designated trails

Question #40  Only after a referendum

Question # 50  But within reason

Question #32  A limit on numbers. Additionally how would the tax liability be handled

Question # 31 I would want a limit on the size and number of units.

Question #29 New construction only

Question #56 If lake shore property taxes continue up at the current rate we will be forced to leave the Town of Hunter before we can retire.
                           
Question #70  However, I'm a computer dinosaur and don't use it much. (Thanks for all you do for us)

Question #50 Absolutely-why help their profit
                     
                        If they own subdivision-absolutely.
Question #58 Being a seasonal resident- we have no voting power though we spend 30% of our time here

Question #6 Would have to see proposals- would be hard to change the number of existing buildings.


Question #7 and #20

When reviewing question 7 and 20 I become concerned restrictions of some sort may be considered in respect to outdoor security lighting, such as mercury vapor lamps. Such action on the part of the town should be a serious mistake. Many of the homes and businesses in the township are in remote isolated locations. If citizen concerns or complaints of some sort have predicated these two questions, those concerned should weigh the dangers involved if outside security lighting were to be prohibited or curtailed. Please consider my comments below.
I spent 20 years in a management position that gave me the responsibility for the security of over 500 buildings in 5 stated that served as telephone central equipment offices, maintenance equipment garages, Business offices and warehouses.
Those buildings were located both in highly populated metropolitan areas and in very remote and isolated locations.
All of the buildings, for one reason or another, represented structures that contained equipment or monies that would tend to attract a thief, burglar of vandal. Further, a large number of these buildings housed extremely sensitive communications equipment of prime concern to national security.
As a result, extensive studies were conducted in respect to the methods used to protect the integrity of these buildings.
Those studies showed that, without question, the best security measure available was adequate outside bright lighting that served to illuminate the building as well as the surrounding grounds. The studies showed the second best measure available was a high quality monitored alarm system

Created on ... Dec. 16, 2006; updated December 22, 2007