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City of Hastings Parks & Recreation
920 W 10~' St, Hastings MN 55033
Ph: (651) 480-6175
Fax: (651) 437-5396
Web: www.ci.hastings.mn.us
"Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs"
Date: 5/29/08
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject: Electronic Message Board
Since the City has installed the electronic message board, we have had very positive comments and an influx of
organizations wishing to post messages onto the message board.
Therefore, we are proposing to clean up some language with our initial Electric Message Board Policy. I have
enclosed a proposed revised Electric Message Board Policy for your review that highlights the modifications.
Staff is recommending accepting the changes brought forward.
Thank you!
Civic Arena Aquatic Center Youth First
2801 Red Wing Blvd. 901 Maple Street 920 W 10~' Street
Ph: (651) 480-6195 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Ph: (651) 480-6182
Fax: (651) 437-4940 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Fax: (651) 437-5396
City of Hastings
Administrative Practices/Policy
Electronic Message Board
City of Hastings
Parks & Recreation
Department
920 W 10th St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: (651) 480-6175
Fax: (651) 437-5396
www.ci.hastings.mn. us
Aquatic Center
901 Maple St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: (651) 480-2392
Fax: (651) 437-5396
Civic Arena
2801 Redwing Blvd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: (651)480-6195
Fax: (651)437-4940
Description
The City of Hastings operates one of two Electronic Message Boards ("EMB") at the northwest comer of the
intersection of Highways 55 and 61. The messages posted on the EMB are intended to change frequently.
Intent/Purpose
The primary intent of the EMB is to provide general information regarding upcoming city events and activities. A
secondary feature of the EMB may be to communicate other messages of interest to all residents of events and
activities as defined in this policy.
Displaying a Message
Eligible Organi~ationr
^ The City of Hastings
^ Local governmental and educational institutions
^ Generally recognized community civic organizations headquartered in Hastings
^ Non-profit organizations headquartered in Hastings providing information about art, cultural, and
recreational activities in the city
^ Organizations providing information about tourist attractions in the city
Cost
There will be no cost to display a message requested by the City of Hastings, a local governmental or educational
institution, or a community civic organization or non-profit organization headquartered in Hastings. Proof of
non-profit status is required.
The cost to display a message requested by a private organization to promote a community event will be $50/dap.
Eligible Information
The information posted must present content that can be categorized as "community" information. In general,
this would include govemmental updates, upcoming educational, art, cultural, and/or recreational activities in the
city, or city tourist attractions.
The City will not allow postings fox:
^ Businesses, unless said business is run by the City or otherwise fits the criteria noted above
Religious or spiritual facilities/entities
Political candidates or organizations
^ Porographic, inappropriate, or offensive materials as determined by the City
The City reserves the right to edit the proposed message for clarity and consistenry and to prioritize the length
and time a message is displayed. The number of individual messages per day may be limited. The City will give
first priority to City information and events.
Messages will appear no more than two weeks prior to the actual event date.
If two or more organizations request to advertise for similar programs/activities, the City reserves the right to
only advertise for the organization that has been serving the Hastings community the longest and is in good
standing.
Application Process
All requests for non-profit or private use must be submitted at least seven working days prior to when you wish
to have the message begin to be displayed.
Contact Information
Hastings Parks & Recreation Department
920 W 10~~~ Street, Hastings, i~1N 55033
Phone: (651) 480-6175; Fax: (651) 437-5396
Email: kbehrens(g~ci.hastin~s.mn.us