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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 27, 2017 2 <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly thanked the Council for meeting with her and providing <br /> feedback. She also stated she met with City staff directors, peers from other cities that hold her <br /> position, and various community partners. <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly indicated that the top goals provided by the Council <br /> included responding to residents and community needs, building community and engaging <br /> stakeholders, and providing information to residents in a timely manner. These goals were <br /> consolidated into the following ten categories: <br /> • Admin Update <br /> • Newsletter <br /> • Website <br /> • Community Engagement Programs <br /> • Community Recognition <br /> • Media Relations <br /> • Digital Storytelling <br /> • Annual Report <br /> • New Resident Guide <br /> • Duties in the works for 2018 <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the Communications Committee would dissolve and if the <br /> newsletter would be suspended. <br /> City Administrator Joynes stated that the newsletter would not be suspended. <br /> Councilmember Holden said that perhaps the City should hold off on a redesign of the <br /> newsletter if there are not enough people to contribute. <br /> Councilmember Scott said he thought the intent was to try to recruit new members for the <br /> Committee. <br /> The Council agreed that it has been difficult to recruit volunteers for the Communications <br /> Committee. <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly indicated the City is eligible for a website upgrade. <br /> Mayor Grant asked whether or not Communications Coordinator Skelly had spoken with other <br /> cities that have undergone a website upgrade, and how long the upgrade would take. <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly stated the cities she spoke with indicated there were some <br /> aspects they would have changed but all in all said they had a good experience. She indicated the <br /> upgrade would take between 12 and 18 months for the entire process which includes cleanup of <br /> the current site content, site navigation, new graphics and content,training, and finalization. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what the cost of the upgrade would be. <br />