Minnesota Association of Townships Communications/Public Relations consultant Leslie Rosedahl of Rosedahl Public Affairs will create a very affordable, unique, and personalized website for your township that:

  • Is easy for community members to find resources and needed information

  • Looks both fresh and professional and reflects the spirit of the township

  • Is simple and quick for township staff to update as needed

To get started, contact Leslie at 651.353.1818 or Leslie@RosedahlPublicAffairs.com

ARPA funds can be used in the “Lost Revenue” Category in General Government Service.

Website Creation Logistics

(Upload a printable PDF of this information here.)

Services included: Rosedahl Public Affairs will:

  • Work with the township liaison to gather content and preferences for the website

  • Create the site using content provided by the township

  • Make edits per requested by the township during creation

  • Train one or more persons designated by the township on how to edit the site for any future needs. It is web-based and easy!

  • Provide a document with all of the township’s website passwords and information on updating the site, and will also be available for questions

Cost: Rosedahl Public Affairs will:

  • Charge $1500 for website services listed above, for up to 6 pages. If more pages are requested, the site cost will be $250 per additional page.

  • Charge additional expenses to the township (with no mark-up) such as the domain name (website address) and site hosting, which is an estimated and ongoing expense of approximately $250/year.

  • Optional add-on services include:

    • Additional web-based email addresses based on the domain name (such as Info@TurtleLakeTownship.com) are also available and can be added-on for approximately $75/year expense per email

    • If requested, Rosedahl Public Affairs will also provide regular website maintenance/content updated for $600/year (which is $50/month) to include items such as adding meeting minutes, event/board meeting information, additional information provided, revising content, etc.

    • Township logo creation. We will provide three choices based on initial input for $250.

Checklist of items that could be included on the website

Below is a list of items that COULD be included on the website. It is up to the township to determine which pages and information they’d like to include. These are ideas to consider. Please email all information and items for the website to Leslie@RosedahlPublicAffairs.com (Upload a printable PDF of this information here.)

BASICS:

  • Preferred Domain name (Example: www.TurtleLakeTownship.com). (To determine availability, just try it in a web browser to see if it goes to an existing website).

  • Email addresses based on the website address, to create (optional). Example: Info@TurtleLakeTownship.com)

RECOMMENDED PAGES:

PAGE 1: HOMEPAGE

  • Short description of township (if you have a motto or any existing language)

  • Pictures of the township

  • Township logo - as many forms/highest resolutions as possible (if available)

  • Social media links

  • Sign up box to receive emails/alerts from the township (can automatically be sent with update to “news” page)

PAGE 2: ABOUT

  • Descriptive language about the township. Suggestions: The township, what it’s known for, etc, Population, History

  • Pictures of the township. Suggestions: Scenic, Town hall, Events with description, Leadership, Equipment

PAGE 3: NEWS/EVENTS

  • Information about upcoming meetings, events

  • Miscellaneous timely news/information to share with community

PAGE 4: TOWN BOARD (or TOWNSHIP LEADERS)

  • Township official names, pictures, email address, phone number

  • Date/time of regular meetings, how to participate. (Could put this also in latest news page)

  • Meeting minutes/agendas (can include past ones)

PAGE 5: RESOURCES

Here we can include and list anything the township feels like the community would be interested in having online to easy access:

  • Township maps,

  • Common zoning ordinances

  • Common permit applications/information

  • Tax information

  • Other common forms

  • Town Hall rental information

  • Public notices

  • Emergency Services

  • Community resources/business/education/parks

PAGE 6: CONTACT

  • Mailing address, town hall address

  • Email address (or contact form if requested)

  • Hours town hall is open?