Keystone Neighborhood: KEYSTONE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE SURVEY

2021 Keystone Survey - Summary of Results

The 2021 Keystone neighborhood survey results are in. Over 100 surveys were turned in. The following is an overview of the results.

Of those completing the surveys the average years spent in Keystone were over 30. Most responding to the survey were over 60 years. The Keystone resident that has been here the longest time has been here for 76 years. There were also new residents completing the survey that have been here a year or less. The number of individuals per household averaged 2 people.

In general people were satisfied with the parks and trails but would like to see people take better care of litter at these locations. The Spring Keystone Clean-up received high praise. As far as weed control goes in the Keystone neighborhood many homes are well taken care of however some properties need more attention to lawn care including stuff left out in the yard. Neighbors who use the pool like it but most had no opinion since they do not participate. There are complaints about traffic control in the area especially along Templeton and Keystone drive. Sidewalks were considered average to good overall but there were complaints that some streets have no sidewalk which forces pedestrians to walk in the street. Snow removal in general is now considered good. Residents thought safety was good but there should be more policing for speeding cars. Some neighbors thought there should be more streets with speed bumps for traffic control. Crime in the area is a big concern such as cars being vandalized.

Of all categories listed in the survey the Keystone Newsletter received the greatest appreciation. Police and Emergency response also had high marks as well as the Keystone trail. The category that received most of the complaints was street condition. Also weeds in neighbor’s yards, pets allowed to run unrestrained, barking and defecating in neighbor’s yards. This was repeated in the category what neighbors are concerned most about Keystone.

Nearly every person who completed a survey said that they loved the neighborhood with its unique style housing, big yards with trees rather than the cookie cutter style homes with barren landscape. There was plenty of praise for the friendly, helpful neighbors who watch out for each other. Many mature residents completing the surveys would like to see new sit down restaurants established in the neighborhood.

If you would like to complete a survey before 2022. You may cut and paste the following to your word processing software, print and mail or email to:

Tim Dukarski 8111 Spaulding Circle, Omaha, NE 68134

email: tdukarski@cox.net

or given to any KCTF Board Member

You may call Tim Dukarski at 402-932-8571 if you need assistance.

KEYSTONE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE SURVEY

2021

Number of Years in Keystone Number of persons in household ______

Number of residents in the following age groups: Less than 5 years_____ 6-10 years_____

11-15 years_____ 16-20 years_____ 21-30 years _____

31-40 years _____41-50 years ____ 51-60 years_____

60+ years______

PLEASE GRADE EACH AREA AS FOLLOWS: 1 is the lowest, 5 is

the highest.

1 Unacceptable 2 Poor 3 Average 4 Good

5 Excellent 6 No opinion

Adams School_____ Keystone Klub_____ Safety_____

Area Parks (4)_____ Keystone Newsletter_____

Sewers/storm drains_____

Boyd School_____ Keystone Trail_____ Sidewalks_____

City Recycling Program_____ Litter _____ Snow Removal_____

City Trash Service_____ Library Facilities_____ Streets_____

Fire Protection_____ OPPD Street Lights_____

Traffic Control_____

Keystone Citizen Patrol_____ Pet Control_____ Utilities_____

Keystone Cleanup_____ Police Protection_____

Weed Control_____

Keystone Garage Sale _____ Public Transportation_____

Comments about any of the items listed

above:______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Is there any business or service you feel is needed in the Keystone area?

________________________________________________________________________

What do you like most about Keystone?

________________________________________________________________________

What do you think are the most pressing needs, problems, or concerns of the Keystone Community

and your immediate neighborhood?

________________________________________________________________________

Area senior citizen comments or concerns:

________________________________________________________________________

Area youth comments or concerns:

________________________________________________________________________

Other Comments:________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Surveys may be mailed to:

Tim Dukarski 8111 Spaulding Circle, Omaha, NE 68134

or scanned and emailed to tdukarski@cox.net

or given to any KCTF Board Member

Please feel free to comment honestly and use additional pages if necessary. If any comments,

e.g speeding, weeds, pet control etc. refer to a specific area, please list a street, an address or the nearest intersection for identification. Please fill out only once.

Optional: Name_________________ Address_________________

Phone ____________

Please put me on the KCTF email list

Your email address:___________________________

THANK-YOU