Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/26/2011

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CC Work Session 2. 6. Meeting Date: 07/26/2011 By: Heidi Nelson, Administrative Services Title: Consider Closed - Citcuit Programming for Lobby of Municipal Center Background: At the request of the Ramsey Foundation, staff was asked to research the opportunity to provide closed- circuit programming on the existing screen in the lobby as well as adding additional screens for display. The programming would include community programming and could include ad space to be sold, similar to what is sold for the city newsletter, with the ad sale proceeds or a portion thereof being contributed to the Ramsey Foundation. In exchange, the Ramsey Foundation would consider managing the display space in the City Hall lobby areas (e.g., historical society exhibits, tribute to veterans, art displays, educational displays, etc.). If additional screens are to be added, there would be some costs associated with the project, they are estimated as follows: 40" LED screens: $2500 each (cabling, mount, install) cabling $2000 For a total estimated cost approximately $9500 for three additional screens. In the alternative, the City could begin by programing the existing screen above the fireplace in the City Hall lobby for a minimal investment. The opportunity to sell advertising space (and collect revenue) improves with additional screens. Recommendation: Provide direction to staff regarding closed- circuit programming for the lobby of the Municipal Center. Funding Source: Funding from the QCTV Capital Funds could be utilized. The current balance is $10,000. Council Action: Provide direction to staff regarding closed- circuit programming for the lobby of the Municipal Center. Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 07/21/2011 03:22 PM Form Started By: Heidi Nelson Started On: 07/21/2011 01:13 PM Final Approval Date: 07/21/2011