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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION—JUNE 25, 2018 2 <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that navigation on a mobile phone is a significant problem with <br /> the City's current website and asked if this would improve with the new website. <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly indicated that the new website is designed with mobile <br /> response and tablet use in mind, with scrolling made easier and stacking of the most important <br /> information near the top. <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly explained that the greyscale lays out where the buttons and <br /> links will be located. She reviewed how the news carousel will function to display more than four <br /> topics as the current website does now. She also reviewed the sections pertaining to the City's <br /> calendar, which will display City events, City meetings and Park and Recreation schedule. She <br /> pointed out the Quick Links, which will display timely updates, and that the Spotlight section <br /> pertains to long-term or evergreen items such as TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons and GreenStep <br /> Cities. <br /> A discussion ensued regarding which informational buttons should be most prominent, ease of use <br /> for mobile phone and tablet users, and accessibility to residents. <br /> Councilmember Holmes requested that contact information for City staff be readily accessible <br /> and easy to locate. <br /> A discussion ensued regarding the options for adding City staff directory information. <br /> A discussion ensued regarding the current website's I Want To/Help Center function. <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly provided examples of other cities' websites (Edina, MN; <br /> Hopkins, MN; Big Lake, MN: McKinney, TX; Troy, MI). <br /> Councilmember Holden asked about using multiple colors and whether or not it would be more <br /> confusing or distracting for users. <br /> Communications Coordinator Skelly stated that CivicPlus follows all ADA guidelines for use of <br /> color and contrast. <br /> Mayor Grant stated that he liked the idea of using more color as that would make the website <br /> more vibrant. <br /> A discussion ensued regarding the Council's desire to incorporate more color on the new website, <br /> while ensuring the website is user friendly to Arden Hills' elderly community. <br /> The Council directed staff to request CivicPlus present a palette that incorporates more colors but <br /> to keep in mind readability, contrast, font size and style, and ADA standards. <br /> 2. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS <br /> None. <br />