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Council clarifies social‑media guidance, approves switch to paper utility bills for monthly newsletter
Summary
Council debated whether the city Facebook page should share private-business posts and discussed options (monthly spotlight, calendar of events). Staff requested guidance and the council asked for a measured approach. Separately, the board approved switching mailed utility postcards to paper utility bills so a monthly newsletter can be printed on the back.
Staff member who manages the city Facebook page (S9) asked the council for guidance about sharing business posts. S9 said she receives requests from businesses to post and felt uncertain about where to draw the line. "I just need guidance on what I can and cannot post," S9 said. Councilors weighed options including posting only nonprofit or city events, a monthly business spotlight, or a community calendar to avoid favoring individual businesses.
On billing, the clerk presented a cost comparison showing switching from postcards to paper utility bills would increase annual postage/printing by roughly $200 but allow a monthly newsletter to be attached and distributed to all utility customers; the council approved the change on a voice vote. Staff will inventory local businesses for possible inclusion in a future monthly community events calendar.
