Laserfiche WebLink
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 />