QCTV Programing Change
 

Topic:
The topic of this discussion is the bi-weekly City Council QCTV update/program that takes place in The COR Room in the Ramsey Municipal Center at 4:30 p.m. before regular City Council meetings.

Background:
As some Council members well know, the QCTV update/program has been in existence for many years--and, the program format  has changed a number of times over the past couple years.

Originally, the program took place on Wednesday mornings (the day after a Council meeting).  The aim of the program was to discuss 'last night's' meeting.  In summary, two Councilmembers drove to QCTV studio in Champlin and spent about an hour (total) discussing each individual City Council agenda item.  Many referred to this program as "re-hashing" previous Council meetings.  For a number of reasons, the Council decided to move away from this format.

In 2012, the Council proposed a new format--which was NOT meant to be focused on reviewing 'last nights' City Council agenda.  The focus of the new format was centered around general City (and community) updates.  Additionally, the new format provided greater convenience for Councilmembers as the shoot time was scheduled just before existing Council meetings at the Ramsey Municipal Center.  This new format has been used from the summer of 2012 until now (although, the format has slightly adjusted over the past 9 months).

For a number of reasons, the Council has expressed interest to move away from the current format.

Purpose of Update:
Outline the newly proposed format for the QCTV update program.  Take comments from the Council.

New Format:
Please see "Observations Section."

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 Based on feedback and input received from the City Council over the past nine months, Staff is proposing a new format for the existing QCTV bi-weekly program.

Details:
(1) Name: Ramsey Resident, Video Edition
(2) Content: 4-6 feature topics discussed in the Ramsey Resident
(3) Frequency: bi-monthly, in conjunction with the Ramsey Resident
        (A) Shooting will take place the fourth Tuesday of a month--one week before publication of the written newsletter
        (B) Publication of the video and posting of videos will take place the week after publication
(4) Publication Mediums
        (A) City website: 'in the news' and the 'Ramsey Resident' webpage.
        (B) Facebook Link
        (C) QCTV
(5) Format: Staff will select 4-6 topics and draft talking points.  Staff will send talking points to Councilmembers five days prior to a shoot for review/amendments.  Staff will work with QCTV to arrange shoot/details.
(6) Personnel/Roles: Staff will act as a facilitator to the process.  During shoots, Staff will act as 'hosts' and the Council will act as 'guests.'  Staff will guide/frame discussions--the Council will provide comments, input and insight.  The design of this process is a conversation between Staff and Council.  QCTV will supplement our 'taped' discussions with relevant footage and background information.

 

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Purpose of Update:
Outline the newly proposed format for the QCTV update program. Take comments from the Council.

Purpose of Update:
Outline the newly proposed format for the QCTV update program. Take comments from the Council.