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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-10-2003rp) Dummy JANUARY 10, 2003 Planning Commission January 15 meeting agenda.......................................................................... Page 2 Official Meeting Calendars for January, February, and March 2003 ............................................... Page 3 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings...................................................... Page 9 NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. Notice of a prevention forum sponsored by Hennepin County Partners for Tobacco Prevention on Tuesday, January 21 at St. Louis Park City Hall ...................................... Page 10 News release from the McKnight Foundation announcing a $2 million grant for affordablehousing.......................................................................................................................... Page 11 STAFFREPORTS Fire—rescue incident of interest...................................................................................................... Page 13 MINUTES Human Rights Commission November 14 meeting minutes......................................................... Page 14 COUNCIL ITEMS 2003 City Council Coordinating Representative Appointments.................................................... Page 16 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS Notice of the January 15 LMC State of the Cities Legislative Conference ................................... Page 19 Notice of the LMC Leadership Conference for Experienced Officials .......................................... Page 20 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on theagenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. OATH OF OFFICE — Planning Commissioner Nancy Franke Wilson 4. PUBLIC FORUM 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. CONSENT AGENDA* A. North American Properties. Approve variance for the existing wall -mounted lights for buildings on Block 1, Lot 2 at Plymouth Marketplace located in the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane. (2002151) 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Wendy's International. Site plan, conditional use permit for a 3,100 square foot drive-through restaurant, variance for drive -aisle setback, and a sign variance for property located at 14370 -28th Place North. (2002118) B. Bakken Properties LLC. Site plan for two 12,500 square foot office buildings and a conditional use permit for two buildings on one lot for property located at the southwest comer of 37th Avenue North and Plymouth Boulevard. (2002131) C. Frauenshuh Companies. PUD (Planned Unit Development) general plan amendment and lot division to subdivide an existing lot into two parcels for the development of two restaurant buildings at the northeast corner of State Highway 55 and Northwest Boulevard. (2002152) D. Pillar Homes. Conditional use permits to 1) exceed 1,000 square feet for a four car garage and 2) construct a caretaker apartment over the garage for a new home to be constructed on property located on the southernmost lot on future Shadyview Lane south of 8th Avenue North. (2002158) E. Sports Training Center, Inc. Conditional use permit to allow a multi -sport training facility in the I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District for property located at 3555 Holly Lane North. (2002161) 9. NEW BUSINESS A. City of Plymouth. Approve 2003 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule. 10. ADJOURNMENT OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2003 Sunday I Monday I Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Dec 2002 Feb 2003 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S NEW YEAR'S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 DAY - City Offices Closed 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY :00 PM RECEPTION FOR NEW COUNCIL, City 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQD), Medicine Lake 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Lunch Room, COUNCIL, Hall Lobby Room lower level Council Chambers :00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers :00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (FRAC), Council Chambers 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8:15 AM LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 4:D0 PM NEW COUNCILMEMBER ORIENTATION, 7:30 AM -9:15 AM -MLC LEGISLATIVE CITIES Lake Roo Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room BREAKFAST, Radisson Hotel & LEGISLATIVE Conference CONFERENCE, St. Paul Center, 3131 1 Campus Drive 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MARTIN 7:00 PM LUTHER KING PLYMOUTH JR. BIRTHDAY ADVISORY (Observed) - COMMITTEE ON City Offices TRANSIT (PACT) - Closed Medicine Lake Room 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 f:4S AM PLYMOUTI4MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, SMNAan RMptl�M :DB PM SPECIAL COUNCIL FETING TODISCUSS PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY, COUNCIL PROCEDURES,GOALAND PRIORITIES PROCESS, COUNCIL TEAM BUILDING, EPRESENTATIVE TO" HENNEPIN FAMILY SERVICE OLLABORATIVE FUTURE STUDY SESSNJNSL, Pu04 ..TRoam :CO PM REGULAR COUNCIL ETING, C-4 Chmhn modified on 1/10/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2003 Sunday Monday I Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday Saturday Mar 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 % ` 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake Jan 2003 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN YOUTH PLANNING RIGHTS ADVISORY COUNCIL, COMMISSION, Council Chambers COMMISSION - Council Chambers Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & REGULAR ENVIRONMENTAL REC ADVISORY COUNCIL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING, Council COMMITTEE (PRAC), Council Chambers (EQC), Bass Lake Chambers Room 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PRESIDENTS DAY - Ci Offices Closed 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 700 PM HOUSING d REDEVELOPMENT Medidnne kAUTHORITYe Room 23 24 25 26 27 28 7:00 PM REGULAR 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH LMC CONFERENCES COUNCIL MEETING, Council ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FOR EXPERIENCED Chambers TRANSIT (PACT) - OFFICIALS, Medicine Lake Doubletree Park Room Place Hotel, St. Louis Park modified on 1/10/2003 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2003 Sunda Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Feb 2003 Apr 2003 1 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S LMC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 CONFERENCES FOR EXPERIENCED OFFICIALS, Doubletree Park Place Hotel, St. Louis Park 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL TOWN FORUM, Plymouth 7:00 PM PLACOMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Council Chambers Ash Wednesday (First Day of Lent) Creek Center 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PARK & REGULAR ENVIRONMENTAL REC ADVISORY COUNCIL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING, Council COMMITTEE (PRAC), Council Chambers (EQC), Bass Lake Chambers Room 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:10 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Roam Council Chambers 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 11:45AM PLYMOUTH-MTKA BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Ridgedale 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY :00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room 30 31 7:30 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers modified on 1/10/2003 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items January 28 • Public hearing on whether to allow charitable gambling in Plymouth • Review Ordinances on Weed Mowing, Tree Removal, and related Special Assessment Procedures • Public hearing on Vacation of a permanent easement for public utility purposes and a temporary easement in Serenity on Hadley Lake • Schmidt Lake Road bids • Adopt Resolution and Findings of Fact for denial of Variance request of Michelle Brousseau, 3735 Wellington Lane North (2002145) • Announcement of Fire and Ice • Adopt Park Rental fees • Amend Park Dedication fees • Approve 2003 Park Projects • Approve tobacco license for Plymouth Station Tobacco • Approve application for lawful gambling exemption for Oakwood Elementary PTA February 11 • Hearing on the 2003 Street Reconstruction Project (3101) • Public hearing on proposed Revenue Bond Refunding for Parkside Apartments • Oath of Office to four firefighters February 25 • Jake Braking of Trucks • Control of buckthorn in City -owned spaces • Accept Annual Reports and Approve Work Plans for City Boards and Commissions PkEVEN TION FORUM outh smoking in Hennepin County has decreased COMMUNITIES dramatically since the Tobacco Endowment was created in 1999. The smoking rate for high school seniors dropped from 38.7% in 1998 to 29.4% in 2001. TARGETING () TOBACCO A panel of school staff, youth and public health professionals will discuss these successful tobacco prevention activities that have Hennepin County Partners for Tobacco Prevention taken place in Hennepin County schools: • Positive tobacco policy changes When: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 • Small grants to schools that have led to significant Noon - 1:30 p.m. accomplishments • Youth tobacco cessation programs Where: St. Louis Park City Hall • A pilot program that identified school staff who can deliver a Council Chambers diversion program with a parent and student component 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. • The role of youth groups and youth organizers in tobacco St. Louis Park, MN 55425 prevention activities • The generation of new ideas (e.g., opening schools to CoSt: Free - no need to pre -register community-based organizations to do cessation programming, which leads to school credit for participating students) Lunch: Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided. ffiMn Co MTiL XITv ® 1ninnesot7 Prevention resource Center C O A). IT I ON ra THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION 600 TCF Tower 121 South Eighth Street Contact: Gayle Thorsen Minneapolis, Communications Director Minnesota 55402 612-333-4220 612-333-4220 gthorsen@mcknight.org 612-332-3833 fax info@mcknight.org THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION COMMITS $2 MILLION TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING Minneapolis, MN (January 6, 2003)—The McKnight Foundation awarded 103 grants totaling $10,480,000 in its fourth-quarter 2002 grantmaking. A breakdown of grant amounts by program area follows, with a small sampling of representative grants for each. The detailed grants list, including contact information and full grant descriptions, is available via the "News" link at our website: www.mckni hg t_org. The board also appointed a new director, Zeke Brown, husband of Meghan Brown. Meghan is the great- granddaughter of William L. and Maude L. McKnight, both of whom established the Foundation. GRANTMAKING IN CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES — 51 GRANTS / $6,082,000 Affordable housing Grants this quarter illustrate the range of affordable housing needs in Minnesota. The Foundation committed almost $1.15 million over two years to Minnesota Housing Partnership, St. Paul, to strengthen the capacity of nonprofits and communities to preserve and create affordable housing, mostly in Greater Minnesota. McKnight's board also approved $800,000 over two years to St. Paul's CommonBond Communities for affordable housing and support services for residents, including programs for economic independence and academic success. Dakota Woodlands, Eagan, received $50,000 over two years for transitional housing and support services for homeless women and their children in Dakota County; and St. Paul's Theresa Living Center received $80,000 for transitional housing programs. Also in St. Paul, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation received $40,000 to develop and evaluate ways to lower costs of housing production. "It's not simply a matter of `supply and demand'," says Noa Staryk, McKnight's board chair. "The creation and preservation of affordable housing happens in stages, and involves numerous players and funding sources. To provide the best support for those most in need, we need to encourage efforts at different levels with a variety of goals." Regional livability To address regional issues and strengthen the Twin Cities metropolitan area, McKnight awarded $965,000 to five organizations. Alliance for Metropolitan Stability in Minneapolis received $400,000 over two years to support the Smart Growth Organizing Project, an effort to support and advance wvvw.mcknight.org McKnight Grants December 2002 Page grassroots organizing within a variety of smart grown sectors; and St. Paul's Minnesotans for an Energy -Efficient Economy received $200,000 over two years for policy and fiscal analysis projects related to the same project. The University of Minnesota Foundation's Design Center for the American Urban Landscape, Minneapolis, also received $200,000 for its Technical Assistance Virtual Resource Center and the Building Community with Nature Initiative. ARTS — 24 GRANTS / $1,106,000, including: Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, received $100,000 for operating expenses to produce classic plays. Also in Minneapolis, professional dance theater company Ballet of the Dolls received $127,500 over three years and Illusion Theater and School received $120,000 over two years, both for general operations. In St. Paul, McKnight's board approved $120,000 over two years for general operations to the Minnesota Museum of Art. ENvIRONMENT — 20 GRANTS / $2,925,000, including: National Audubon Society in New York, New York, received $560,000 over three years for an integrated program to protect and restore the Upper Mississippi River. The board also approved $275,000 over three years for Friends of the Mississippi River in St. Paul to promote river conservation; $395,000 over two years to the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, St. Paul, to protect and improve water quality and reduce negative impacts of regional growth in the Twin Cities; and $100,000 over two years to Land Stewardship Project, White Bear Lake, to engage farmers in increased conservation efforts through effective implementation of the new Fane Bill. INTERNATIONAL — 7 GRANTS / $317,000, including: Participatory Development Training Center of Vientiane, Laos, received $82,000 over two years to establish microenterprise programs in rural communities. The Global Fund for Children, Washington, D.C., received $40,000 over two years for capacity -building in organizations that assist young people in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. For a sustainable agriculture program in Laos, Village Focus International of Portland, Oregon, received $75,000. RESEARCH — 1 GRANT / $50,000: Regents of the University of California in Oakland received $50,000 to develop a collaborative database for public sector intellectual property resources in agricultural biotechnology. ABOUT THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION Founded in 1953 and endowed by William L. McKnight and Maude L. McKnight, the Foundation has assets of approximately $1.5 billion and granted about $91 million in 2001. Mr. McKnight was one of the early leaders of the 3M Company, although the Foundation is independent of 3M. For more information about the Foundation or these grants, please visit our website at www.mcknight.ora. NOTE: This January, the Foundation's offices move to 710 Second Street South, Suite 400, Minneapolis 55401. Telephone and fax numbers remain the same: 612-333-4220 and 612-332-3833. cer Lane DETAILS: The Department was dispatched to a reported chimney problem. Upon arrival, Captain 2 (Evenson) reported light smoke showing and a working fire in the wall of the residence. First in Engine 21 (Baker, Lindberger, O'Leary, and Sjaarda) established a water supply and advanced an inch and three-quarter handline to begin fire attack operations. Additional crews worked both inside and outside the structure to open up the wall and extinguish the fire. The fire was placed under control 36 minutes following fire department arrival. Twenty-seven fire personnel responded to this incident (on -scene and stand-by). There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. RESPONSE T ME: 10 minutes. FIRE ORIGIN/CAUSE: Construction deficiency. ESTIMATED FIRE LOSS: $35,000 P.F.D. RESPONDING UNITS: ASSISTING AGENCIES: Engine Companies: E-21, E-31 EMS: Yes Ladder Companies: TW -11, L-31 Red Cross: No Support Units: None Salvation Army: No Rescue Companies: R-11, R-21 Public Works: No Chief Officers: C-21 C-31 State FM: No " Mutual Aid: None SECTOR OFFICERS: District Chief Blake (Command), District Chief Luth (InteT10I)m, CartaFvenenn (FvtPr;nrl �m� . Plymouth Human Rights Commission November 14, 2002 Adopted Minutes Also present: Assistant City Manager Laurie Ahrens and Office Support Representative Sue Gulbrand. A meeting of the Human Rights Commission was held beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on November 14, 2002. Commissioner Chhabra called the meeting to order. Commissioner Chhabra noted that a quorum was present so official business could be conducted. Approve Minutes Commissioner Chhabra asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Alexander moved and Commissioner Bedi seconded to approve the minutes. Motion carried. Approve AEenda Commissioner Chhabra asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda. Human Rights Commission Minutes November 14, 2002 Page 2 of 2 Commissioner Clark moved and Commissioner Carruthers seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Committee Reports (4.A) Nationals Handbook Assistant City Manager Ahrens reported on the Nationals Handbook. She stated that any comments and notes from the group would still be welcomed. City Councilmember Sandy Hewitt will be taking suggestions from other agencies until January. (4.B.) Student Workshop The student subgroup had met prior to the regular meeting and had decided that the workshop will focus on Affirmative Action. The group will meet again next month to further discuss the workshop's agenda, speakers, etc. Old Business No old business was reported. New Business No new business was reported. Announcements and Articles Commissioner Clark presented a brief report on Dr. Ruby Payne who is a well-known presenter on diversity -related topics. Commissioners were invited to attend Dr. Ruby Payne's workshop on November 18 in Minnetonka. Commissioner Ruffin reported on Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners and their involvement with low-income households and the homeless. The week of November 16-23 will be observed as "Housing Week". Saturday, November 16 will be a community -wide kick-off in Wayzata. This year's Housing Week financial goal is to raise $750,000 to assist with the housing needs of families served. The Human Rights Commission supported the event, and several commissioners may attend the opening event. Motion was made by Commissioner Carruthers and seconded by Commissioner Clark to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried. Next Meeting. December 5, 2002 6:00 p.m. Student Subgroup, Council Chambers 7.00 p.m. Regular Meeting, Council Chambers 17 1/08/03 2003 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS COUNCIL COORDINATING REPRESENTATIVES 1. Planning Commission Bob Stein Annual 2. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Kelli Slavik Annual 3. Environmental Quality Committee Ginny Black Annual 4. Human Rights Commission Sandy Hewitt Annual 5. Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit Karl Neset Annual 6. Youth Advisory Council Judy Johnson Annual 7. Charter Commission Bob Stein Annual 8. Independent School District No. 279 Ginny Black Annual 9. Independent School District No. 281 Bob Stein Annual 10. Independent School District 284 Kelli Slavik/Sandy Hewitt Annual 11. Independent School District 270 Sandy Hewitt Annual 12. District 284 Communities in Collaboration Council (CICC) Judy Johnson/Sandy Hewitt Annual City Council Appointments Page 2 AGENCIES AND BOARDS 13. Municipal Legislative Commission (1 year terms) Tim Bildsoe 12/31/03 Dwight Johnson, Staff Representative 12/31/03 14. Northwest Suburban Cable Communication Commission Sandy Hewitt, Council Representative Ongoing Helen LaFave, Staff Representative Ongoing 15. Wayzata/Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission Craig Gerdes Ongoing Jean Yin (Student Representive) 5/31/03 Mike Panger (Student Representative) 5/31/04 Michael Letich (Student Representative) 5/31/05 16. Suburban Rate Authority Dan Faulkner, Director 12/31/02 Ginny Black, Alternate 12/31/02 17. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (3 year terms) Elizabeth Thornton, Director 01/31/05 Karla Anderson, Alternate 01/31/05 Ron Quanbeck, Technical Advisory Committee 01/31/05 18. Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (3 year terms) Fred Moore, Director 01/31/05 Chris O'Hagen, Alternate 01/31/05 19. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (3 year terms) Ned Carroll, Director 01/31/05 Erik Aamoth, Alternate 01/31/05 Ron Quanbeck, Technical Advisory Committee 01/31/05 20. Lake Region Mutual Aid Association Rick Kline Ongoing 21. North Suburban Mutual Aid Association Rick Kline Ongoing 22. Fire Training Center Joint Powers Agreement Rick Kline Ongoing 23. Northwest Suburbs Community Access Corporation (2 year term) City Council Appointments Page 3 Helen LaFave 24. I-494 Corridor Commission Sandy Hewitt Barb Senness, Staff Representative Kelli Slavik, Alternate Anne Hurlburt, Staff Alternate 25. Plymouth Civic League Kelli Slavik 26. Suburban Transit Association Karl Neset Pat Qvale, Alternate 27. Youth Advisory Council Advisor; liaison to Partners in Prevention Coalition Gary Landis 28. TwinWest Minnetonka—Plymouth Business Council Tim Bildsoe Judy Johnson, alternate �5 01/31/03 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing 01/31/03 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing League of Minnesota Cities presents: State of the Cities Legislative Conference January 15, 2003 Four Points Sheraton Hotel, I-94 at Hamline, St. Paul This is the year to make your voice heard at the Capitol Much has changed in Minnesota politics and Minnesota cities over the past year. Understanding the state of our cities and the impact of upcoming legislative and administrative actions is crucial in these changing times. At the League's 2003 State of the Cities Legislative Conference, you will: ■ Meet the new leaders who will shape the future of the state -local relationship. ■ Establish relationships with your legislators as part of City Day at the Capitol. ■ Learn about important trends driving change at the local level discussed in the League's new State of the Cities 2003 report. ■ Get up-to-date on the League's legislative priorities for Session 2003. ■ Understand the impact this session could have on your city's quality of life. ■ Join your colleagues in advocating city policy priorities. Conference Agenda 8:15 Registration, Coffee, and Doughnuts 9:00 Welcome and Overview Michael McCauley, President, LMC 9:15 Getting the most out of City Day at the Capitol Gary Carlson, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, LMC 9:30 State of the Cities Report 2003 Eric Willem, Policy Research Manager, LMC 10:15 Break 10:30 The New Administration: Carol Molnau, incoming Lieutenant Governor and former Chaska City Councilmember (invited), and Dan McElroy, incoming Commissioner of Finance & former Mayor of Burnsville (confirmed) 11:00 The New Legislative Leadership: Senator john Hottinger, Senate Majority Leader (confirmed), and Representative Erik Paulsen, House Majority Leader (invited) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Minnesota's New State Auditor. PatAwada, current Mayor of Eagan (confirmed) 1:30 Overview of Legislative Issues Gary Carlson, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, LMC 2:00 City Day at the Capitol—an opportunity to build relationships with your legislators Register online anytime: WWW.ImnC.Org I� League of Minnesota Cities presents: Jan. 24-25, 2003 Leadershi � p Grand Rapids, MN Conference : Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge (800) 450-4555 for • Jan. 31 -Feb, 1, 2003 Exerienced Mankato, MN p Midwest Wireless Civic Center Officials • Hotel: Holiday Inn Downtown (507) 345-1234 Feb. 28 -March 1, 2003 St. Louis Park, MN Sharpen your municipal leadership skills, ; DoubleTree Park Place Hotel learn new ones, and revive your (952) 542-8600 commitment to public service ° The Leadership Conference for Experienced Officials is a terrific two-day opportunity to participate in advanced training with your peers from across the state. Plan now to join other elected officials at this event designed to inspire, refresh, and skill -build. It's a great way to start your year! This year's conference focus: Council & Staff Working Together: Partners, Not Competitors Council and staff play unique roles in making decisions and delivering city services. Learn how to foster mutually Registration fee: $175 supportive relationships for your city. : How to Register: Register online anytime at wwwlmnc.org (online Featured presenters: registrations will be billed). Carl Neu—back by popular demand Housing: To make reservations for Kevin Frazell—Director, Member Services, LMC ; overnight accommodations, call each • hotel directly. Conference Agenda: Cancellation Policy: All cancellation Friday Saturday requests must be in writing, faxed or 3 p.m. Welcome 8 a.m. Host Mayor Greeting postmarked 7 days prior to the confer - 3:15 Council & Staff 8:15 Council & Staff ence, and are subject to a $25 handling fee. All unpaid registrations not cancelled Working Together: Working Together: : Partners, Not Partners, Not 7 days prior will be billed at the full Competitors p Competitors (contd.) • conference rate; no refunds will be made. 5:30 Social Hour/ 12 p.m. Adjourn Questions? Networking : Call Jodie Tooley (651) 281-1251, 6:30 Dinner and Cathy Dovidio (651) 281-1250, Recognition of Leaders ; or Rebecca Erickson (651) 281-1222. V register online anytime: WWW.Imnc.org