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50 <br /> special public forums facilitate information exchange and <br /> encourage resident engagement. The forums include the <br /> Sunday Coffees in Wards I and II, meetings with <br /> subdivision associations and personal safety classes. They <br /> provide an informal venue for sharing information and <br /> discussing current topics directly related to activities in <br /> that particular area or neighborhood or other challenges <br /> before the Board. <br /> Recommendation: Continue to conduct special forums and Town Hall <br /> meetings to promote public involvement and citizen input. <br /> Continue to include questions in the annual citizen survey <br /> that request citizens' opinions and input about staff <br /> interaction with citizens. <br /> 12. Brochures, Maps and Booklets <br /> Description: Various print pieces including the Clayton Retail Guide, <br /> the Parks and Recreation Activities Brochures, City map, <br /> other material published by the Parks and Recreation, <br /> Police and Fire Departments and Locating a Business in <br /> Clayton. The Clayton Retail Guide contains listings of all <br /> retail businesses, restaurants, hotels and personal <br /> services. It is distributed widely by the City, Clayton <br /> Chamber, hotels, retail businesses and from regional <br /> hotels and visitor centers. The CBD map provides in a <br /> three-dimensional design and identifies the location of <br /> office buildings, hotels, public parking and public facilities. <br /> The Citywide map and a map of the St. Louis <br /> metropolitan area are on the reverse side. These maps <br /> are also widely distributed and used by hotels, retail <br /> businesses and St. Louis County to help direct visitors to <br /> various locations in Clayton. <br /> Audience: The Parks and Recreation brochures focus primarily on <br /> informing Clayton residents and members of The Center <br /> in Clayton. The other material is distributed to the general <br /> public. <br /> Evaluation: The Guide was created to stimulate business and is <br /> regarded as an important economic development tool. <br /> In the annual citizen survey, the Parks and Recreation <br /> brochure was ranked second among the sources by which <br /> citizens obtain information about City activities and is a <br /> valuable resource. <br /> 11 <br />