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.