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TrueLens Community Media briefs St. Paul Park council on new studio, programming and broadband work
Summary
TrueLens Community Media presented an annual report highlighting a move to a new 3,684 sq ft space at Woodbury Central Park (occupied March 2, 2026), production stats (192 videos produced in 2025, 147 meetings aired, ~214,000 YouTube views) and ongoing broadband-franchise work for member cities.
Representatives of TrueLens Community Media updated the St. Paul Park council on May 4 about the nonprofit’s recent activity and plans.
Anne Schweizguth, executive director, and Lonnie Grellen, technical manager, said they relocated into a new 3,684-square-foot studio at Woodbury Central Park, which the organization occupied on March 2, 2026. The presentation included a short video summarizing 2025 accomplishments: the organization said it produced 192 videos, aired 147 city meetings live and on demand, and logged over 214,000 views across YouTube channels. The video noted TrueLens helped install audiovisual systems and upgrades in several member municipalities, including improved conferencing in St. Paul Park chambers.
Schweizguth told the council TrueLens is working on broadband-franchising negotiations on behalf of member cities and expects to bring further discussion to council in the near future. "We've actually had discussions about that, and we're planning to come to the council soon and have more discussion with you about that," she said.
Council members praised the video and the partnership. Mayor Frank called the service a "great community amenity," and the council thanked TrueLens staff for their work. TrueLens also noted plans to expand podcasting and pursue strategic planning in 2027.
What happens next: TrueLens said it will follow up with the council about broadband-franchise work and return with additional information when available.
