HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/09/07 - ADMIN - Minutes - Community Technology Advisory Commission - Regular Community technology advisory commission m eeting
September 7, 2023
5 p.m.
Minutes
Community technology advisory commission
Members present: Rudyard Dyer, Michael Siegler, Konnor Slaats, Cindy Hoffman, Drew Keogh
Members absent: Kelly Heitz, Rolf Peterson
Staff present: Jacque Smith
Guests: Michael Sund, elections and civic engagement coordinator
1. Call to order – roll call
Meeting started at 5:02 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes – May 18, 2023
Siegler moved, Slaats seconded, all voted in favor of approving minutes as written.
3. Presentation: boards and commissions facilitated discussion
Michael Sund led the group through a facilitated discussion to receive feedback about the
boards and commissions program. This is part of a larger process that has been taking place for
several months to evaluate the program. The city council will be presented with an updated on
this process at an Oct. 2, 2023, study session.
4. Staff updates
Smith reported that a new GIS coordinator will start Sept. 27 in the communications and
technology department.
CTAC members are asked to share ideas for consultants as Smith proceeds with the Hennepin
County Broadband Expansion grant activities .
State of the Community is Oct. 11, everyone is invited.
US Internet expansion work continues; calls are coming in about restoration.
A broadcast equipment upgrade is taking place this fall in the council chambers at city hall.
Smith asked for ideas related to data analytics or data science.
5. Discussion - none
6. Updates from commission members - none
2. Meeting ended at 5:55 p.m. Siegler moved, Keogh seconded to adjourn the meeting.
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Jacque Smith, liaison Mike Siegler, chair