QCTV Coverage for HRA Meetings

At the regular meeting of March 22nd, the City Council directed that HRA meetings be broadcast on QCTV, Channel 16.  Staff would like further clarification regarding the following:

 

Would HRA meetings be limited to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays?

 

OR

 

If HRA meetings are held on non-regular council meeting dates, would they not be televised?

 

OR

 

Would the Council direct that QCTV broadcast be provided for any and all meetings of the HRA? 

The City of Ramsey is allocated $30,000 annually in salary for Associate Producers who provide the Council meeting broadcast.  Associate Producers are paid at a rate of $15.00 per hour.  If additional broadcast hours are added, they will be part of the hours (NTE 30 per week) allocated to Ramsey and could reduce coverage of other events or shows. Due to set up logistic, HRA meetings that are not held on a regular Council night are more expenve to cover.   HRA meetings on non-council meeting nights could be called "Special" meetings and not normally broadcast and reserved for items that require immediate action and/or a closed discussion, similar to the Council schedule. 

 

Direct staff with regard to the broadcast of HRA Meetings.

QCTV staffing is paid via QCTV and fees paid by cable subscribers per the franchise agreement with Comcast. 

Direct staff with regard to the broadcast of HRA Meetings.