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August 27, 2025
6 p.m.
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Community technology advisory commission
The St. Louis Park Community Technology Advisory Commission is meeting in person in the
community room on the first floor of St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. Members
of the public may attend the meeting in person.
Agenda
1. Call to order – roll call
2. Approval of minutes
• July 23, 2025
3. Work session
• Groups share drafts and finalize advisory form
• Education: Kayla, Nat, Rudy
• Engagement: Shane, Ben, Konnor
4. Updates on workplan items
5. Next scheduled meeting:
• Thursday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m.
6. Communications and announcements
7. Adjournment
Community technology advisory commission meeting
July 23, 2025
6 p.m.
Community technology advisory commission
Minutes
Members present: Rudyard Dyer, Nat Johnson, Shane Leverenz, Kayla Stautz,
Benjamin Straus
Members absent: Rolf Peterson, Konnor Slaats
Staff liaison: Jacque Smith, communications and technology director
1. Call to order – roll call
Meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes – June 25, 2025
Johnson moved, Stautz seconded approval. Motion approved 4-0 by Dyer, Johnson,
Leverenz, Stautz. Straus arrived following approval of minutes.
3. Work session
Commission members shared 2-3 ideas each, an assignment from the previous meeting.
Ideas included responsible AI in government (applications and policies); evaluating and
enhancing engagement with city technology (how are residents engaged, app or
improved mobile website); city technology workshop series (community education on
available technology); technology assistance and advice (education on scams, general
tips and tricks); monthly city technology tip; DIY crash course (linking to online content);
technology in/at playgrounds (use case, accessibility, equipment); technology programs
and training (partnering with organizations and school district); online new
homeowner/resident experience; participatory budgeting; technology in public safety
(policy research on new technology – facial recognition, license plate readers); future of
technology in cities; technology communication tools; and technology in cities one-
pagers for city council/educating our city leaders.
From those ideas, two themes were identified: education and engagement. It was
agreed that a group for each theme would work on a draft advisory form to city council
on these topics. Groups are Stautz, Johnson and Dyer for education and Leverenz, Straus
and Slaats for engagement. The commission will work together at its Aug. 27 meeting to
finalize the advisory form.
4. Update on workplan items
Smith discussed the progress of the city website redesign and the opportunity for a
CTAC member to participate in an upcoming user experience work session; more details
to come. Smith also shared the direction for school-board appointed commission
members, who will be transitioned to regular commission members this fall. CTAC has
one school-board appointed seat, currently held by Peterson, who has chosen not to
seek reappointment. A new member will be appointed this fall by the city council.
5. Next meeting: Aug. 27
Members agreed to meet Aug. 27 rather than waiting for the September meeting.
6. Adjournment
Johnson moved, Leverenz seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting, all voted in favor.
Meeting ended at 7:12 p.m.
These minutes were created with the assistance of a generative AI transcript service, then edited
and finalized by a human.
Board and Commission
Annual work plan
Presented to council: February 18, 2025
Approved by council:
1
2025 work plan │ Communications and Technology Commission
1
Initiative name: Support citywide Vision 4.0 process
Initiative type:
☒ Staff support (review project,
policy or program and provide
feedback)
☐ Independent research project
☐ Gather community feedback
☐ Lead community event
Initiative origin:
☐ Applicant-initiated
☒ Staff-initiated
☐ Commission-initiated
☐ Council-initiated
Legally required (e.g. response to
Legislative changes or Judicial decisions)?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Commissioner lead(s) name(s):
None, all will be involved.
If joint commission initiative, list other board or commission:
Is this an established work group?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Initiative description: Support the citywide Vision 4.0 process by participating directly and/or encouraging others to participate, and by
sharing information with other community members about the process.
Strategic Priority: ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ N/A
Deliverable: ☐ Research report ☐ Summary of community input ☒ Other ☐ N/A
Target completion date: 3Q 2025
This section to be completed by staff:
Council request (if applicable): ☐ Review and comment or reply ☐ Review and decide ☒ Informational only – no response needed
Budget required: None
Staff support required: Communication from staff liaison about opportunities with Vision 4.0
Liaison comments: Plan to keep the commission informed about opportunities to assist with the citywide Vision 4.0 process.
Board and Commission
Annual work plan
2
2
Initiative name: Participate in city website redesign review process
Initiative type:
☒ Staff support (review project,
policy or program and provide
feedback)
☐ Independent research project
☐ Gather community feedback
☐ Lead community event
Initiative origin:
☐ Applicant-initiated
☒ Staff-initiated
☐ Commission-initiated
☐ Council-initiated
Legally required (e.g. response to
Legislative changes or Judicial decisions)?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Commissioner lead(s) name(s):
None, all members or a small group will be involved.
If joint commission initiative, list other board or commission:
Is this an established work group?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Initiative description: While the exact process for the redesign has yet to be determined, we plan to draw on the expertise of the CTAC by
involving members, or a small group of members, in potential user group testing or other review of a draft redesign of the city website.
Strategic Priority: ☒ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ N/A
Deliverable: ☐ Research report ☐ Summary of community input ☒ Other ☐ N/A
Target completion date: 3Q 2025
This section to be completed by staff:
Council request (if applicable): ☐ Review and comment or reply ☐ Review and decide ☒ Informational only – no response needed
Budget required: None
Staff support required: Staff liaison
Liaison comments: The primary goals of the redesign are to ensure compliance with upcoming ADA requirements, ensure mobile
accessibility and improve search function. CTAC will be asked to focus on these items in its review.
Board and Commission
Annual work plan
3
3
Initiative name: Stay informed about pending legislation affecting cable and technology
Initiative type:
☒ Staff support (review project,
policy or program and provide
feedback)
☐ Independent research project
☐ Gather community feedback
☐ Lead community event
Initiative origin:
☐ Applicant-initiated
☒ Staff-initiated
☐ Commission-initiated
☐ Council-initiated
Legally required (e.g. response to
Legislative changes or Judicial decisions)?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Commissioner lead(s) name(s):
None, all will be involved
If joint commission initiative, list other board or commission:
Is this an established work group?
☐ Yes
☒ No
Initiative description: CTAC is asked to stay informed about pending legislation that may affect the city’s cable franchise, or other
technologies vital to the community such as broadband.
Strategic Priority: ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ N/A
Deliverable: ☐ Research report ☒ Summary of community input ☐ Other ☒ N/A
Target completion date: Ongoing
This section to be completed by staff:
Council request (if applicable): ☐ Review and comment or reply ☐ Review and decide ☒ Informational only – no response needed
Budget required: None
Staff support required: Information and updates from staff liaison
Liaison comments: Staff liaison will stay informed of pending legislation through contact with state and national advocacy organizations,
as well as through the city’s legislative staff and lobbyists. Information affecting cable and technology will be shared with CTAC members.
Board and Commission
Annual work plan
4
4
Initiative name:
Initiative type:
☐ Staff support (review project,
policy or program and provide
feedback)
☐ Independent research project
☐ Gather community feedback
☐ Lead community event
Initiative origin:
☐ Applicant-initiated
☐ Staff-initiated
☐ Commission-initiated
☐ Council-initiated
Legally required (e.g. response to
Legislative changes or Judicial decisions)?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Commissioner lead(s) name(s):
If joint commission initiative, list other board or commission:
Is this an established work group?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Initiative description:
Strategic Priority: ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ N/A
Deliverable: ☐ Research report ☒ Summary of community input ☐ Other ☒ N/A
Target completion date:
This section to be completed by staff:
Council request (if applicable): ☐ Review and comment or reply ☐ Review and decide ☒ Informational only – no response needed
Budget required:
Staff support required:
Liaison comments:
Board and Commission
Annual work plan
5
5
Initiative name:
Initiative type:
☐ Staff support (review project,
policy or program and provide
feedback)
☐ Independent research project
☐ Gather community feedback
☐ Lead community event
Initiative origin:
☐ Applicant-initiated
☐ Staff-initiated
☐ Commission-initiated
☐ Council-initiated
Legally required (e.g. response to
Legislative changes or Judicial decisions)?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Commissioner lead(s) name(s):
If joint commission initiative, list other board or commission:
Is this an established work group?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Initiative description:
Strategic Priority: ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ N/A
Deliverable: ☐ Research report ☐ Summary of community input ☐ Other ☒ N/A
Target completion date:
This section to be completed by staff:
Council request (if applicable): ☐ Review and comment or reply ☐ Review and decide ☒ Informational only – no response needed
Budget required:
Staff support required:
Liaison comments:
Initiative Origin Definitions
Board and Commission
Annual work plan
6
• Applicant-initiated – Project initiated by 3rd party (statutory boards)
• Staff-initiated – Project initiated by staff liaison or other city staff
• Commission-initiated – Project initiated by the board or commission
• Council-initiated – Project tasked to a board or commission by the city council
Strategic Priorities
1. St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
2. St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship.
3. St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development.
4. St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and
reliably.
5. St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement
Modifications
• Work plans may be modified, to add or delete items, in one of three ways:
• Work plans can be modified by mutual agreement during a joint work session.
• If immediate approval is important, the board or commission can work with their staff liaison to present a modified work plan for city
council approval at a council meeting.
• The city council can direct a change to the work plan at their discretion.
Board and Commission
Annual work plan
7
Future ideas
Initiatives that are being considered by the board or commission but not proposed in the annual work plan. Council approval is needed if the
board or commission decides they would like to amend a work plan.
Initiative Comments