Grand Forks Promise

Grand Forks Promise: 

Grand Forks Promise Opportunities to be Engaged Presented by: Adam Jonasson – Committee Chair

Committee Members: 

Committee Members Melanie Parvey (Public Works) Kim Greendahl (Public Works) Ryan Brooks (Planning) Rob Corbett (Fire Department) Allen Anderson (Health) Meredith Richards (Urban Development) John Bernstrom (Info Center) LaVonne Nelson (Police Department) Matt Leal (MPO) – Left in June Tyrone Grandstrand (Councilman) – Volunteer member Adam Jonasson – (IT Department)

Process: 

Process Notified in April Member selection Nine members chosen from eight different departments Met on eight different occasions Tried to meet at a different location each time Members chosen for past experience in citizen engagement as well as their positive attitudes and forward thinking personalities Meetings lasted between 60 and 90 minutes

Definition of Engagement: 

Definition of Engagement We defined engagement as first attracting interest and second gaining constructive feedback and participation from our community.

Mission Statement: 

Mission Statement Our mission is to research and suggest sustainable and measurable opportunities for the citizens, employees, and leaders, of the City of Grand Forks, to get involved and be engaged with our community.

Vision Statement: 

Vision Statement Our vision is to see a cohesive and collective set of programs, that are sustainable and obtainable, developed to promote multiple forms of engagement in the city of Grand Forks.

Metrics: 

Metrics Technical Engagement Non-Technical Engagement Personal Engagement

Technical Engagement: 

Technical Engagement Web site redevelopment Simple Easy for users and staff smart Social Media Social media policy Blog Social media update divisions Cable Channel 2 “Get to know your city” spots Informational commercials

Non-Technical Engagement: 

Non-Technical Engagement Group Participation encouragement Farmers market National Night out Home show Get to know your city day Annual event In conjunction with other event Special Projects Committee Creation of committee Non-voting authority Help to keep projects on track

Personal Engagement: 

Personal Engagement Employee reinvigoration Internal department presentations CGF Future Leaders Group Mentoring Program Personal network building One-to-one personal engagment Business partnerships Shared projects Shared resources

Strategy for Implementation: 

Strategy for Implementation Survey Citizens Employees Create Committees Technical Committee Special Projects Committee Survey data used by committees to create implementation plans

Reporting: 

Reporting Metric Definition Current Examples Current Status Goals Sub-goals Descriptions Recommendations and methods for measurement

Questions? Thank You Adam Jonasson : 

Questions? Thank You Adam Jonasson