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Understanding and Approach Build Support Our planning team will employ a variety of techniques through the process to build support. The result should be informed consent,which is not necessarily the same as -- consensus. Informed consent means that the broad segments of the community have had ample opportunities to learn about and shape the plan and,because of those opportunities, either support the outcome or suspend their opposition. -- Provide Opportunities for Both Active and Passive Participation Participation in the planning process may be active,passive, or both,depending on the ., inclination of each citizen and the stage in the process. The various types of active and passive participation are listed below. Active Participation Passive Participation • Serve on the advisory committee • Read the Web site • Participate in an interview or • Read newspaper articles about the focus group plan ! ._ • Participate in meetings • Review draft elements • Comment on draft elements • Complete an opinion survey. • Speak to Planning Commission members .— I •___Write opinion letter § — — - • Testify at public hearings Attend--project open;houses - i . . .._ - ._ t ,10 s A public"open house"presentation. Local cable TV can be used effectively to show committee meetings. (Reality programming at its best.) The Active Public ._ One tier of participation strategies is intended for those who tend to be actively engaged in the community; people who participate in civic organizations,civic clubs,business groups and other organized interests. Outreach activities for the Active Public could include small-group meetings, individual ._ briefings, cluster meetings, interactive workshops and"focus groups." To get beyond the "usual suspects,"we have found a proactive"go to where they are"approach to be effective(e.g.,attend meetings of the townships). To stretch budgets,client staff often wish to conduct these activities. McCombs Frank Roos Team 6-4 City of Ramsey