CR 92-10 Designation Official Newspaper
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December 30, 1991
council Report 92-l0
DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
proposed Action
staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Move
approval of the Hopkins Sailor as the ci tv of Hopkins' official
newspaper.
overview
The city needs to annually designate an official newspaper for legal
notices, etc. The official paper has been the Hopkins Sun-Sailor for
a number of years. They are experienced in providing this service.
The city also received a proposal from the Weekly News. The rate
charged by the Sun-Sailor is competi ti ve wi th that offered by the
Weekly News.
primary Issues to Consider
o Which newspaper would best serve as the city's official
newspaper?
The Sun-Sailor remains the local paper that is read the most
within the city. It is probably considered the "official"
newspaper by most citizens.. Its rates are competi ti ve with
the Weekly News.
supporting Information
o Letter from Minnesota Suburban Newspapers.
o Letter from the Weekly News, Inc.
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ting City Manager
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Hopkins,MJ;i1'55343
Dear, Council..Me111bers: "
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Please considarth8;Sun~Sai16r as the city of HOPkins.'. 'official Ilewspaper
for the year" 1992 ,at YOllrJanuaryobjan,izatioria.lmeetin9:. .
'. Our c~fupany prides'itself >onprovid.ingahiSThqu.ellity dOirimunity. newspaper
"that' is;timely arid ,informative. our'2,3'pUblications. seiye,over.4ocitie'p',
"'.andsch60ldi:stiicts'as' their legaL newspaper. Your legal ad.vertising,will .
'be process'ed by Meridel Hedblom whohas,lQ years experience>inhandling '.
'. legalriOt;:ices., . ,. ".
The/rate St.~uqtllre for legals effective Janllary ,1, 1992 wilI' be:"
.. . . 1 column width ,... '.. . " ...', .
$;0'.67 per Tine .,fi.rst inserti6il' ($7.37: per inch) ,
$0.37 per line - subpeguentinsertiOns ($4.07 Per iriqh)
2 column width ." ,'. ',.,' '.
,$1 ~34.per line -firf;jtinsertion( $14'. 7 4 per: inch) .
$0 .74 per 'line':" ,su~seqUeI11= inE!,ertibns't$8.14 Pratinch)
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Nota,~izedaffidavit,s on. eacb of yourpubl.ica,tions w'iil be. provldeq;.,
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Effective Januciry, 1 ,,1992 all Te'gal,ads should be sel1t to our;, J;31oomin~ton:
ofifice ,by Tnursdaynoon p:t~cedil1g our Wedriesdaypublications. In order'
to;eXp~diteourf;ervipeto. you,: pltaae;~direct,your'legals to 'tl1e 'attei1tion, '
of; Me:t"ideiJf~dblomr 'Minnesota Sun, Publications , 7831 East Bush Lake.RQad , .
Blooming-ton, ~'554.39.., 'For you+,'.c()nVe;:I:1ience> our fax, nuIi1b;eris896-4754.
.....Thank. y~ufOr~coI1side~ {ng the Sun -sailo~as; ycrurofficial n~w?paperfo.F the."
'. 'ensuing year. Weal:,'e honore,d and,pleas,edto.serveyou : and 10okforWarCl to
a Inutuallyberieficialworking ,.:telcitionsl1ip with the city of Hopkins~ .... .
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" ',Bloon,il:1gtonOffice: 7831. East Bush Lake Road - Blex,mington, MN .55439, -.Ph:(612)S96;'470P
December 16, 1991
TO: Steve Mielke, City Manager
City of Hopkins
FROM: Brigitte Kay Reuther
Weekly News Editor/Publisher
RE: Legal Notice Bid for 1992
Thank you for the opportunity to bid on the contract
for publication of legal notices for the City of
Hopkins.
Our bid for the upcoming calendar year is unchanged
from 1991 and will continue to be $1.00 per line per
insertion. Each line is 3 1/4" wide (see attached
example)/ which is twice the width of the standard
printed legal notice. There is no extra charge for bold
type, underlining, upper case lettering, affidavits of
publication or billing.
Invoices for legal notices published in the WEEKLY
NEWS will be sent at the end of each month, along with
two affidavits of publication for each item. Payment is
due within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. We will
be happy to provide extra copies of any insertions or
affidavits at your request.
Legal notices will be published in the entire 38,000
circulation of our newspaper on Thursday of the week(s)
deemed appropriate by your city administration. The
STRICT DEADLINE for submission of such notices for
publication is MONDAY at 5 p.m. for Thursday's
newspaper. Legal notice submissions may be mailed,
delivered in person or/ if absolutely necessary, by fax
at 475-3945.
The WEEKLY NEWS has enjoyed working with the City of
Hopkins in the past and we will continue to cover all
city activities, and publish public service
announcements, as well as publish legal notices as
requested.
If you have questions regarding this bid, feel free
to contact me anytime at 473-0890.
Sincerelyht::
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WEEKLY NEWS
Weekly
News, Inc.
240 S. Minnetonka J
Wayzata, MN 55391
612/473-0890