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<br /> <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Mayor Keis and Members of the City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Bryce Shearen, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager <br /> <br />DATE: March 19, 2019 <br /> <br />RE: Census 2020 <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />The 2020 Census is fast approaching and the City of Little Canada is committed to making sure <br />everyone in Little Canada is counted. The main goal of committing to the Census is to increase <br />response to the Census by organizing residents to commit to participating in it, and by <br />positioning trusted voices to lead that engagement. With that goal in mind, staff has taken an <br />active role in participating in multiple trainings and taking advantage of educational <br />opportunities. <br /> <br />In May of 2018, staff met with a representative of the Census to discuss Census2020 and discuss <br />ways the City can partner with the Census Bureau to ensure a successful count. Following that <br />meeting, the Mayor sent a letter of support to the Census Bureau that Little Canada would be <br />involved in a Complete Count Committee (CCC) and identified me as the primary contact. <br />Since then, staff has been to multiple trainings and educational seminars held by the State <br />Demographers Office, the Census Bureau, the Metropolitan Area City Managers Association, <br />and the League of Minnesota Cities. Those trainings have involved hands-on exercises, case <br />studies, plan and strategy development, and constructive strategies for solving problems our <br />community may face. Staff has also taken an active role with Ramsey County – Saint Paul Joint <br />Complete Count Committee to help in the efforts of a complete count and identifying key <br />community partners. <br /> <br />April 1, 2019, marks the ‘One Year Out’ date for 2020 Census. Staff is beginning the process of <br />getting information out to our residents through various forms and continue to be involved in the <br />Ramsey County – Saint Paul Joint Complete Count Committee to stay committed to making sure <br />all Little Canada residents are counted on the 2020 Census. <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff is recommending that the City C ouncil approve the attached 2020 Census Partnership <br />Resolution. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />• Resolution <br />• 2020 Census FAQ’s <br />• 2020 Census Timeline <br />• How the 202 Census will invite everyone to respond