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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 22, 2016 Page 23 Ways to Expand City Learnin Engagement Opportunities, General Com- ments/Direction for Future CEC Priorities and Emer �i�n�Citv Council Priorities to Inform the Work of the CEC Councilmember Willmus agreed with the comments expressed by Councilmem- bers Etten and Laliberte about the open house and welcome packets. Councilmember Willmus asked the CEC to continue exploring the Roseville U and open house concepts, expressing his interest in hearing the recommendations of the CEC. Councilmember Willmus stated he saw some real advantages for an open house with all city departments congregated in one location. Welcome Packets Councilmember Laliberte opined that the city was well overdue for a revamped "welcome packeY' without an excessive cost. Whether this is simply through a section on the city's website available for residents to print out the information they want or by whatever means. Councilmember Etten referenced how much he enjoyed and appreciated receiving the welcome packet as an informational resource when first moving into Rose- ville. While the city could move away from that more expensive format, Coun- cilmember Etten opined he liked the idea of something physical arriving at your door, even if it only contained information linking him to broader resources. Councilmember Etten suggested a format less detailed than before, but still physi- cally greeting him at the door to direct new residents to the city's website. Councilmember Laliberte agreed with the combined approach, suggesting it could be as simple as a postcard mailing directing residents to the city website; but left that up to the CEC for their recommendation. Councilmember Willmus opined the welcome packet needed revamped whether it was only electronic in format or also available in hard copy; stating he was look- ing to the CEC for their recommendation. Councilmember McGehee stated her preference for the welcome packet on the city website, and including business coupons if their control was feasible; but al- lowing businesses an opportunity to link to the packet on the website. "Speak Up! Roseville" Website Councilmember Willmus stated he found the website incredibly cumbersome, es- pecially accessing it and moving around from a mobile device. Councilmember Willmus asked if there were practical things that could be addressed, suggesting the site may see much more activity than it currently does. Councilmember Willmus noted the difficulty in moving from topic to topic, and opening other windows to view responses.