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"disposable" items such as microphones and batteries, and add to our digital camcorder inventory to meet increasing demand, and to replace older models experiencing mounting problems. We would also like to add simplified digital audio, replay, and graphics capabilities to our production truck. The addition of two pieces of equipment in the truck will meet all of those goals and streamline production, reducing the number of crew necessary for a shoot. The equipment will also add to the professional look of the finished product. Finally, we would like to expand our playback capabilities in master control by adding an additional encoder and two multiple DVD players, and add the necessary equipment to enable live video streaming and video on demand services on our web site. A table of recommended equipment purchases for 2008 is attached to this report. ~w programming projects Even though a large amount of our time and effort will be focused on marketing and income generating ventures in 2008, we would also like to add to our list of series programs produced by staff. In 2007, Ham Lake began working with staff to produce the Ham Lake Mayors Report. We would like to engage at least one more city in producing such a show. Educational programs are also an area we would like to expand. In 2007, we worked with the North Blaine Christian Academy to provide twice weekly classes to their students for two months. The students got an in-depth television education, and produced programs for the channel. We would like to interest other school groups, or home-school cooperatives, in utilizing our services in much the same way. ~nging how we think While the phrase "thinking outside the box" has become overused, the point remains valid. Because of the many challenges we face, we need to start thinking differently. Who we are, what we do, and how we do it should all be examined, and new ideas and services should be explored. We have mentioned some things we are already attempting, to increase our income and productivity. Other possibilities include contracting our public access channel and services to other franchise areas, creating a video-on-demand service on our web site, and examining alternate forms of distribution for our programmmg. Combining the separate Cable Commission and North Metro TV budgets into one, is also another way of thinking. It removes the illusion that we are two separate organizations with specific funding sources. In reality we are one organization with multiple funding ~f