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<br />Recommendations <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Based on the survey responses, I would draw the following conclusions and would like to <br />offer several recommendations, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Arden Hills Notes is an effective publication that is meeting the needs of at least a <br />portion of the city population, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />However, the newsletter could be improved making the following revisions: <br /> <br />-Strive to establish a consistent distribution date each month, <br /> <br />-Find ways to communicate issues as they emerge and to provide more detail <br />when possible, (I know this is difficult. Sometimes it's not feasible or practical <br />to discuss emerging issues because there are many unknown factors, In addition, <br />space in the newsletter is extremely limited, and it's possibly not the best vehicle <br />for lengthy discussions.) <br /> <br />-Look for ways to tell stories graphically, with simple, clear charts, graphs, line <br />drawings and maps, <br /> <br />-Think of the newsletter as one of a number of city communication tools, and look <br />for ways to use the newsletter in combination with the other tools, For instance, . <br />for residents looking for more information about city issues, the proposed web <br />site might be an excellent resource, The newsletter could be effective in <br />promoting the web site and helping educate people about its features, The same is <br />true of cable TV. Cable broadcasts can provide the kind of detailed information <br />that many people seek Again, the newsletter can be a tool to promote the cable <br />resource and to let people know what's available there, <br /> <br />e <br />