Title
Review/Discussion - Significant Topics list
Body
Issue/Request:
Review/Discussion - Significant Topics list
Key Issues:
At the August 8, 2016 Communications Task Force meeting, the Task Force requested staff develop a significant topics list for the Task Force to review and consider in an effort to better define and identify topics in which the Council would prefer to receive a more in depth communication report similar to the "Lee's Summit Road" report (attached). Staff has prepared the attached listing of topics for the Task Force's review and consideration. The thought of conducting this exercise is to identify topics that staff felt may be of interest and seek input on what the Task Force is considering to be topics of interest in an attempt to better identify what topics or concerns may require more in depth informational communication reports.
The goal is to develop an understanding and process by which these in-depth communication reports are requested and developed in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency with communication efforts.
Background:
As part of the efforts of the Communications Task Force, a communication/report template ("Lee's Summit Road") has been created to share information considered to be significant topics based on the level of interest or significance of the topic. In order to better identify and develop what is considered significant topics to prepare these types of reports it is felt that a process or system should be developed to identify, request and prepare these informational communication reports. Various significant topics or concerns may be fully within the City's control and oversight such as CIP projects, while many projects are managed or led by other entities, such as private developments and MoDOT managed projects. A consideration as to what significant topics should be considered for these reports may be whether or not the City is leading or managing the project or topic of significance. In preparing the attached list, staff considered topics in which the City is managing or has authority/control, therefore projects such as Blackwell Road interchange or project information concerning private developments were not listed.
In reviewing the attached list, there may be topics that are considered "front burner" topics and "back burner" topics. In other words, what topics may be of most significance at this time, and what topics may be forthcoming that may need or require more comprehensive communication reports in the future.
Presenter
Presenter: Mark Dunning, Assistant City Manager, Development Services & Communications