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It was the consensus of the City Council to support the request of the Ramsey Lions and direct <br /> staff to review ordinance language as discussed and recommend amendment language. <br /> 2) Discussion Regarding a Ramsey Lions Corner in Ramsey Resident <br /> City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and presented the request of Ramsey Lions to <br /> have space in the Ramsey Resident. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Nelson presented the option of using Patch, an on -line site that <br /> provides global coverage for government, athletic, schools, and businesses can sponsor and <br /> promote their events. She explained this would be another local media outlet that provides up to <br /> the minute coverage by a local Patch reporter that attends meetings and events. <br /> Councilmember Elvig asked about the cost and how it is monitored/edited. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Nelson stated there is no cost to the City to establish the Patch <br /> because they glean their revenue from business sponsorships. This is considered media, so it is <br /> independent. She reported she had talked with other city administrators who indicated coverage <br /> is dependent on the local reporter and editor and how they interact. Some voiced positive and <br /> some with less than positive experiences. <br /> Mayor Ramsey stated this case may involve two issues. He stated he has no objection with the <br /> Lions request to include an article in the Ramsey Resident if it is submitted by the Lions. He <br /> suggested if the City receives too many requests, the organizations could be rotated. <br /> Councilmember Strommen expressed concern that a number of organizations may be interested <br /> in similar coverage and asked how big the newsletter should get. She also asked whether it <br /> should apply to only Ramsey entities or also entities that serve Ramsey's residents. <br /> Mayor Ramsey suggested if the organization is a Ramsey entity that serves the City, there would <br /> be no charge. <br /> Councilmember Backous stated he has no issue with including an article from the Ramsey Lions <br /> since they are asking but he does see the benefit of Patch farther down the road. He noted that <br /> any tie that can put people and organizations together is good thing but understood that including <br /> a Lions' article in the Ramsey Resident may result in requests from others. <br /> Martin Schindel, Ramsey Lions, explained the Ramsey Lions are not trying to sell anything but <br /> want space to make announcements of meetings, services, or classes. <br /> It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the request of Ramsey Lions to have space in <br /> each issue of the Ramsey Resident. <br /> City Council Work Session / October 25, 2011 <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br />