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Isanti council approves one-year social media archiving contract for $1,728 per year
Summary
Council voted 2-1 to approve a one-year service agreement with Paige Freezer to archive the city’s Facebook pages for public records compliance; staff reported a $1,728 annual fee and a $275 training charge.
Council authorized a one-year service agreement with Paige Freezer to archive the city’s social media accounts, including the main city Facebook page, the liquor store page and the police page, for public-records retention. Staff said archiving is required under data-practices rules and that the vendor will capture comments, edits and revisions so content remains retrievable for audits and requests.
Miss Strand (staff) told the council the contract cost is $1,728 per year with a one-time training fee of $275 and recommended a one-year trial to confirm the tool meets city needs. Council members debated whether the county performs similar archiving, and a council member asked staff to confirm county practice.
A motion to approve the service agreement carried on a 2-1 voice vote. The council’s majority described the contract as a modest annual expense expected to reduce staff time and help maintain compliance; one member opposed, citing concerns about cost or alternatives.
The contract will proceed as presented and staff will monitor effectiveness during the trial year.
