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Design Features <br /> CivicPlus submitted the first draft of the design to the ad hoc committee on August 2. The ad <br /> hoc committee has provided feedback to CivicPlus and reviewed subsequent designs. The ad <br /> hoc committee believes that the draft presented to the City Council on August 20 is in near-final <br /> form, but is interested in hearing Council comments on the draft design. <br /> The draft home page design incorporates the following features: <br /> • The "swoop" of the shape surrounding the City name and logo mimics the curvature in <br /> the recently approved gateway sign. <br /> • The photos on the home page are static with the exception of the slide show frame in the <br /> upper right-hand corner. The City can choose approximately 10-12 photos for the slide <br /> show. The slide show photos can be changed regularly. <br /> • The "canoe family"photo was chosen since it reinforces themes of family life and natural <br /> areas. Also, because the photo does not show faces, it is timeless and gives the <br /> impression that it could be anyone's family. <br /> • A user can toggle between City News, Calendar, or On-line Services. This allows all of <br /> this information to be easily accessible on the home page without crowding or cluttering <br /> the design. <br /> The draft "Help Center" design incorporates the following features: <br /> • Quick links to the City's most frequently asked questions and topics of interest. <br /> • Graphic buttons for Community Contacts, Sign up for News & Alerts, View Council & <br /> Planning Commission Meetings, Volunteer for a Committee or Commission, and <br /> Information for New Residents. <br /> The draft interior page (i.e., the format for department or topic-specific pages) incorporates the <br /> following features: <br /> • Graphic buttons for Report a Concern, Notify me, Agendas &Minutes, and Bill Pay. <br /> • Left-hand links are department- or topic-specific. <br /> • Dedicated space for staff photo and contact information. <br /> • Standardized design templates for each interior page. <br /> • "Breadcrumbs"that allow easy navigation to higher level pages. <br /> • Space for department- or topic-specific news or events. <br /> Website Proiect Schedule <br /> Following is a review of the remaining website schedule up to the "go live" date. <br /> August 20 Council review of website design. <br /> Sept 7 Website design finalized. <br /> Sept 28 Website content finalized. <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> City Council Work Session August 20, 2012 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />