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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 18, 2016 Page 9 sionals to other entities (e.g. non -profits) to establish an earned revenue stream (e.g. production executives, camera operators, program designers) would be of in- terest to member city Roseville. Councilmember McGehee stated that one non-profit coming to mind was North- east Youth and Family Services (NYFS) to hire CTV for video production. Councilmember McGehee stated that she personally found that a good idea, but questioned the pros and cons of such a venture. Ms. Raye responded that an issue may be to what degree CTV employees should compete in the marketplace with other businesses providing similar services or if the work of CTV should be exclusive in working with one government to another. Councilmember McGehee opined that she found the quality of CTV productions impressive. Mayor Roe also asked if CTV services could produce something for airing exclu- sively or if it could produce videos to be used by the entirety for its own market- ing (e.g. production staff of CTV for hire), or if there was a red flag among Coun- cilmembers about such a source of revenue. Councilmember Willmus stated he would be very cautious in moving in that di- rection, since the public aspect would be lost. When considering the amount of programming content from area schools, Councilmember Willmus suggested that might dry up overnight if a for hire model was pursued. Form the City's perspec- tive, Councilmember Willmus stated he wouldn't be overly concerned, as a mu- nicipality had other avenues such as YouTube. However, Councilmember Willmus stated that he would consider such a venture if it utilized youth training to televise school programs and events. Mayor Roe reiterated the concern that productions for hire not diminish other types of CTV services offered. Councilmember Laliberte stated that she would also be cautious with the competi- tion with freelance businesses and consultants in that area; and suggested CTV remain focused on public services. Councilmember Laliberte also questioned how CTV staff time would be spent, and their availability for public service, or how their priorities would be established. If programming additional public offer- ings and freelancing the remainder of their time, Councilmember Laliberte ques- tioned what time would be left for student education. Ms. Raye recognized that education and television production was an important piece, with Mayor Roe adding that the education involved not only adults but stu- dents as well.