7G, B2 Districty Study Award Contract

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The Active pubnc One tier of participation strategies is intended for those who tend to be actively engaged in the community; people who participate in civic organizations, civic clubs, business groups and other organized interests. A public "open house" presentation. Local cable TV can be used effectively to show committee meetings. (Reality programming at its best.) Outreach activities for the Active Public could include small-group meetings, individual briefings, cluster meetings, interactive workshops and "focus groups." To get beyond the "usual suspects," we have found a proactive "go to where they are" approach to be effective (e.g., attend meetings of the townships). To stretch budgets, client staff often wish to conduct these activities. The less-Active General Public A second tier of participation activities would be aimed at those who may wish to be informed of the progress of the plan and its outcome, who may wish to have some input, but do not care ~ or have time ~ to attend meetings. For this large segment of the populalion, our process offers information Ihrough the local weekly newspaper, the City's Web site and drafts of the plan. Comments and opinions can be collected through the Web site, and a telephone number into the City offices. Working with the Otizens Advisory Committee Meetings with the advisory committee will have several objectives: . Reflect general community opinion and provide advice to the City slaff and consultant on matters of policy and land use Identify what people really value about Arden Hills and the B2 District. . Help identify shortcomings in Ihe current plan. . Help committee members understand the role of the plan, its contents and the major issues. We define issues as questions to be discussed and resolved during the planning process. Framing the issues clearly 3-6 Arden Hills Small Area Plan for the 82 District