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City Council Work Session
City of Edina, Minnesota
Community Room
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
5:30 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III."Better Together" Community Engagement Platform
IV.A ordable Housing Policy
V.Adjournment
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Date: February 20, 2019 Agenda Item #: III.
To:Mayor and City Council Item Type:
Minutes, Reports / Recommendation
From:Lisa A. Schaefer, Assistant City Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:"Better Together" Community Engagement Platform
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None. Discussion Only.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will present an overview of the City's new community engagement platform, "Better Together."
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Presentation: Online Engagement Tool
The CITY of
EDINA
Online Engagement Tool
City Council Presentation
Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator
Feb. 20, 2019
The CITY of
EDINAWhy are we here?
www.EdinaMN.gov 2
The CITY of
EDINAOnline Engagement Tool
•Launched in 2012
•Leader of the pack
•Influence of Nextdoor
•Evolution of technology
www.EdinaMN.gov 3
The CITY of
EDINAProcess
•Phase 1: Focus Groups
•Spring 2018
•Phase 2: Research & Demo Committee
•Spring to Fall 2018
•Phase 3: Expanded Research Committee
•November 2018
www.EdinaMN.gov 4
The CITY of
EDINAThe Search Begins …
www.EdinaMN.gov 5
The CITY of
EDINA
www.EdinaMN.gov 6
The CITY of
EDINAHandout
www.EdinaMN.gov 7
The CITY of
EDINABenefits
•One stop shop
•Offers another option
•People can participate from anywhere
•Interaction between city staff and residents
•Several tools
•Analytics/reports
•More opportunities (www.guidinggolden.com)
www.EdinaMN.gov 8
The CITY of
EDINAPromotion
•Press Release
•Website
•Ads
•City Council and Board & Commission meetings
•City Extra
•Edinet
•Social Media
•Publications
www.EdinaMN.gov 9
The CITY of
EDINAHow can you help?
•Get registered
•Tell others to visit the site
•Encourage others to connect with staff “listening”
•Pass out cards
www.EdinaMN.gov 10
The CITY of
EDINA
Thank you!
Questions?
www.EdinaMN.gov 11
Date: February 20, 2019 Agenda Item #: IV.
To:Mayor and City Council Item Type:
From:Scott H. Neal, City Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Affordable Housing Policy
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None. Discussion Only.
INTRODUCTION:
Discuss proposed revisions to the Affordable Housing Policy.