The city Council and START committee of the Stanton Community Club used these tools to inform citizens of the re-issuing of the Stanton Attitude Survey in 1993 and again in 1996. After the surveys were completed, they once again used the same tools to remind the citizens of the town hall strategic planning meeting that follows the survey. Almost every business in town was given a town hall flier to post in their window. The local grocery store distributed 500 fliers in the grocery sacks the week before the town hall meeting in 1993. The results of the survey were published in the newspaper prior to the meeting so that the citizens could discuss and ask questions that evening. Almost 100 people attended the strategic planning meeting facilitated by Northeast Nebraska Economic Development Director. Results of the survey were discussed, and a vision process was begun. The strengths and weaknesses of Stanton were identified and written on a flip chart posted in the auditorium. The visioning of Stanton in 2014 led to a list of 43 items. Top priorities at the 1994 town hall meeting in order were housing, water treatment, Nursing Home expansion/Daycare, Community Image, Recycling, business and economic development, motel, 4-way stop sign, and track/recreation.
The following priorities set at the 1994 Town Hall meeting had been accomplished:
1. Housing - CDBG Grant
2. Nursing Home Expansion / Daycare - CDBG Grant
3. Community Image
4. Recycling Program - DEQ Grant
5. 3-way Stop at Casey's Intersection

Other accomplishments from the Visioning Process - Stanton 2014 list include the following:
1. New High School with facilities available for Wellness/Heath Maintenance
2. Fairgrounds Improvements
3. Handicap Parking at Post Office and Senior Center
4. Pride - New Slogan UNITED IN HEAT on billboards, tee shirts, and float.

The new Stanton Rescue emergency vehicle became a reality after a public meeting of concerned citizens who were willing to begin a campaign for volunteer contributions. The Fourth of July Celebration was a priority of the Stanton Community Club to make the event bigger and better in 1996. A Community Development Block Grant made regional comprehensive planning possible. Stanton had not updat4ed their plan for 20 years. The goal is to prepare for Stanton County, City of Stanton, and the Village of Pilger a community and economic development profile by studying and preparing strategies and solutions for growth in the future. The Stanton medical Clinic was saved as a result of a special town hall meeting and a telephone survey by 20 volunteers.

Results of 1994 Town Hall Meeting

Stanton's Strengths:

1. Good School System 14. Churches (cross section) 27. Paved Streets
2. Community Building 15. Wide Variety of Services 28. Good Leadership
3. VFW Club 16. Low Crime Rate 29 Fire/Dept/ Rescue
4. Competitive Spirit 17. County Seat 30. Telephone
5. Electrical 18. Excellent Snow Removal 31. Business Try
6. Recreational 19. Located on Highway 24 32 Youth Programs
7. Golf Course 20. Mix of Ages 33 Medical Clinic
8. Maskenthine Lake 21. Nursing Home 34. Jaycees
9. County Fair 22. Leadership Resources 35. Two Good Banks
10. Good People 23. State Senator 36. Mortuary
11. Near Norfolk 24 Good Highways
12. Smallness 25. Ivy Manor
13. Retirement Locations 26. No Flooding

Stanton's Weaknesses:

1. Overcrowding in School 11. Poor Water Quality 20. Low Income Housing
2. Housing 12. No Walk/Run/Jog Facility21. Lack Community Funds
3. Need Electrician 13. Job Opportunities 22. No Handy Me/women
4. Opening of Dairy Lane 14. Young People/ NoVoice 23. Pharmacy
5. Town to cliquish in Community 24. Senior Center
6. Substandard Housing 15. Day Care Volunteers/Meals on
7. Lack of Available Lots 16. Being Close to Norfolk Wheels
8. Need to be Friendlier 17. Apathy of Young 25. Law Enforcement
9. No Welcome Committee 18. Water Quality/Pressure Image problem
10. More Cooperation 19. Survey Sewer System 26. No Industrial Park
Among Ages 27. Street Updates
28. Curb & Gutters

Stanton 2014- Visioning Process 23. Recycling center
1. Daycare Center 24. Improved Fairgrounds
2. Jobs in Town for People Living Here 25. Handicap Parking
3. Develop River Front/Accessibility 26. New High School
4. Modernized/Cleanup 27. 4-Way Stop at Casey's Intersection
5. Codes & Ordinances Upheld 28. New City Office/Handicap Accessible
6. Nursing Home Expansion assisted living 29. New Library
7. New Water Plan & Good Water Quality 30. Handicap Accessible Post Office
8. All Streets Paved with Curb & Gutter 31. Keep Up with Technology
9. True Community Center 32. Expansion of Industry & Recreation
10. Wellness/Health Maintenance Facilities 33. Safe Streets maintenance
11. Community Foundation with $ Million 34. Pride
12. 18 Hole Golf Course 35. Education
13. Bed/Breakfast or Motel Facility 36. People Networking Together
14. Industrial Park/Agriculture Facility 37. Stability (Economic)
15. Trail to maskenthine 38. Industrialized
16. Expanded Land Use Planning 39. Beautify
17. Larger Fish in Ponds 40. Cohesiveness
18. Booming Businesses 41. Bedroom Community/Norfolk
19. No Empty Buildings on Main Street 42. Chance for Growth
20. No Eyesores Around Town 43 Broader Tax Base
21. New Restaurants
22. Redo Downtown Buildings

Stanton's Top Priorities:

Priorities Votes
1. Housing 51
2. Water Treatment/Task Force 37
3. Nursing Home Expansion/Daycare 36
4. No Eyesores/Community Image 36
5. Recycling Program - Shawn Boldt 32
6. Jobs in Community/Business Development 27
7. Motel/Bed & Breakfast 25
8. 4 Way Stop at Caseys 25