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Home My WebLink About6.a. Rosemount Blandin Delegation Proposed Commuity ProjectCITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 2, 1991 AGENDA LTEM: Blandin Community "Leadership AGENDA SECTION: Program - Project Proposal New Business PREPARED BY: AGENDI-MRA�¢ # 6A Tracie Pechonick, E.D. SpecialistIVI ATTACHMENTS: Memo; Time 'Line; Sample Summary APP VED RY .__ Outline; Sample Concept Outline o Materials providing an overview of the proposed Blandin Community Leadership Program Project "Community Media Resource / Reference Center" are attached for your review. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion supporting theproposedRosemount Community Media Resource/Reference Center Project as presented by the Rosemount Blandin delegation and further designating Tracie Pechonick to represent the government sector on the proposed task force. COUNCIL ACTION: TO: i(pi I y of osemount P.O. BOX 510 2875 -145TH ST. W. ROSEMOUNT. MINNESOTA 55068 612-423-4411 MAYOR VERNON NAPPER COUNCIL MEMBERS KLASSEN, OXBOROUGH, WILLCOX, AND WIPPERMANN CITY ADMINISTRATOR STEPHAN JILK FROM: TRACIE L. PECHONICK, E.D. SPECIALIST DATE: MARCH 25, 1991 SUBJ: BLANDIN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - Project Proposal From February 17-22, 1991, eight people from Rosemount, along with 18 others from the cities of Farmington and Northfield, attended the Blandin Community Leadership Program. Each community group was asked to develop an idea for a project and to make that project a reality (if possible) upon returning to their respective communities. The progress each group makes will be charted at the two Blandin Community Leadership Program follow up sessions in April and August. The project chosen by the Rosemount Blandin delegation (Blandin delegation) is entitled: Community Media Resource / Reference Center. The purpose of the project is as follows: "[To create] an informed citizenry which fosters unity, encourages a sense of identity, allows input/feedback and encourages openness." The overall goal of the project consists of the "development of a media (information) resource/reference center, which facilitates the collection, exchange and distribution of information regarding the activities, interest and concerns of the citizens of Rosemount, through the efficient use of print, electronic, broadcast and other forms of media." TO make this concept become reality, the Blandin delegation realizes that success is more likely if all sectors of the community were to be involved. Therefore, we would appreciate any input that the Rosemount City Council wishes to offer. We also believe that a task force should be formed. The task force would ultimately determine and take the steps necessary and work with the appropriate persons/agencies to realize the goal of establishing a Rosemount Community Media Resource / Reference Center. The task force should represent all sectors of the Rosemount community. Some sectors are already represented by the members of the Blandin delegation: business, government, citizens, and service/ fraternal organizations. In addition, it is important that the following groups are also represented: churches, schools, media, girls/boys clubs, adult social organizations (Jaycees, Lions, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, V.F.W., etc.), private business, and senior citizens. The point is not to get a representative from every single organization in Rosemount, but rather to have the like organizations elect a person to join this task force and contribute the "spirit" of the organizations they are there to represent. The Blandin delegation wishes to contact each of the groups listed to provide the information above and to encourage members to be a part of the task force through a collective representative. The representatives will be asked to participate in the task force and to assist the group in achieving a common goal. In order to reach a common goal in a timely and efficient manner, the Blandin delegation believes it would be necessary to break the task force down into two or three separate committees which could then research/complete the various activities that will be needed to formulate a working plan and budget for the proposed project. The committees would also have to plan for the future/maintenance of such a project. Please refer to the attached documents for further background information regarding the proposed project. Also attached is a "Time Line" tracking how the Blandin delegation anticipates this project would move forward. At this time, as a representative of the Blandin delegation, I respectfully request that the Rosemount City Council make a motion in support of the proposed Rosemount Community Media Resource / Reference Center Project as presented by the Blandin delegation and allow me to represent the government sector on the task force. The Rosemount Blandin delegation will be present at the City Council meeting on Tuesday to address any questions or concerns you may have about this proposal. Thank you for your consideration. Rosemount Blandin Delegates: Cathy Busho, John Edwards, Sheila Klassen, John Loch, Tracie Pechonick, Scott Rynerson, Steve Toombs, Joe Walsh * * SAMPLE DOCUMENT * * BLANDIN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ROSEMOUNT DELEGATION PROPOSED PROJECT TIMELINE April 1991: Designate task force members Schedule informational meeting with group representatives which are interested in serving on the task force Determine where (on what committee) each person's experiences could be best utilized. Designate individual to act as liaison between the three committees and to the City Council. May 1991 Work in committees on separate tasks for two or more months (throughout the summer months). Sept. 1991 Entire task force meet again to report findings and conclusions and to begin structuring a project budget. Nov./Dec. Present an updated progress report, a work plan and 1991 a preliminary budget for Rosemount City Council review. * * SAMPLE DOCUMENT * * BLANDIN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ROSEMOUNT DELEGATION PROPOSED PROJECT: Community Media Resource / Reference Center I. PURPOSE [To create] An informed citizenry which fosters unity, encourages a sense of identity, allows input/feedback and encourages openness. (CAC #III - Suggested Community Goals #25 as Rev.) II. GOAL Development of a media (information) resource/reference center, which facilitates the collection, exchange and distribution of information regarding the activities, interest and concerns of the citizens of Rosemount, through the efficient use of print, electronic, broadcast and other forms of media. Additional goals to be added as needed. III. OBJECTIVES 1. Creation of an information coordinator. (Sheila Klassen) 2. Creation of a Rosemount newspaper. (Scott Rynerson, John Loch) 3. Creation of video/cable broadcast options. (Joe Walsh) 4. Creation of a network with education, human services, and other institutions and agencies. (Cathy Busho) 5. Creation of a network for social, fraternal and service organizations. (Steve Toombs) 6. Creation of a liaison position to promote a communicative relationship between the City of Rosemount and the Rosemount community as a whole. (Sheila Klassen, Tracie Pechonick, Joe Walsh) Page Two 7. Creation of a liaison position to promote a communicative relationship between the City of Rosemount and the Rosemount business community. (Steve Toombs, John Loch) IV. TIME LINE MARCH 1991: Second Week: Meeting of the Rosemount Blandin delegates to refine communications concept and begin a development process (ie: project assignments). Third Week: Review concept design, establish priorities and detailed timeline. APRIL 1991: First Week: Present report to Rosemount City Council. Third Week: Refine project based on input from Rosemount City Council. Meet to determine final agreement on project and move from conceptual ideas to real activities. Prepare for presentation and review at Blandin #2, scheduled for 4/23/91 in St. Cloud. V. IDEAS FOR WORK SESSION A. Clarify and develop a Mission Statement, perhaps something along the lines of suggested Goal #1. B. Determine and define the Purpose of the Blandin Delegates and other individuals appropriate to assist in reaching said Goal(s). C. Develop project specific Goals. D. Define Objectives to insure that they are consistent with Goal(s). E. Develop work timetables. F. Answer the following questions: - What is news? - What is newsworthy? - Who should be informed? - How do we collect, store and disseminate news? - Why should this be done; are proposed activities consistent with the Mission Statement? * * SAMPLE DOCUMENT * * BLANDIN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ROSEMOUNT DELEGATION PROPOSED PROJECT: Community Media Resource / Reference Center CONCEPT OUTLINE: Functions (draft 3/1191) I. REFERENCE DATA BANK A. Telephone Network (Cityline) 1. Information on various activities throughout Rosemount: a. business services b. school(s) updates c. social club meetings d. government business (departments) e. special recorded announcements 2. Twenty-four hour "help line", message and referral service B. Teacher & student homework assistance II. ORGANIZATION REGISTRY A. Social clubs, service organizations, churches, etc. 1. List organization(s) goals, missions, membership requirements, etc. 2. Include membership roster, specifying officers and special contacts. 3. Provide brochures, literature about organizations B. Provides for a neutral means of exchanging information between groups. C. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) D. Dakota Area Regional Transportation for Seniors (DARTS) III. BUSINESS SERVICES REGISTRY A. Listing of businesses and services available B. Bulletin board 1. Services directory including services provided and services wanted or needed. 2. Centrally located service information kiosks IV. YOUTH INFORMATION f SERVICES A. Jobs hotline B. Baby sitter registry C. Sports team information D. Clubs, activities listings V. VIDEO / BROADCAST A. Government proceedings 1. City Council 2. Police Updates 3. Special events B. Local Sports Events 1. Bowling tournaments 2. Softball tournaments 3. Miscellaneous sporting events C. Schools 1. School board meetings 2. Homework assistance 3. School performances (theater/musical) 4. Adult education 5. Home repair, vehicle maintenance, gardening, etc. D. Radio updates 1. Weather reports 2. Local interest 3. Government information 4. Social club/organization notices 5. Political/voter information E. Computer Link/Networks F. Inter -Active Television VI. LIBRARY/REFERENCE CENTER A. Public documents access B. Historical society C. City publications D. City of Rosemount/EDA Annual Report E. Other miscellaneous contributions VII. SPECIAL EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS A. Community calendar coordination B. Planning / research C. Community -public building usage/services scheduling D. Rosemount Star City Program VIII. VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR