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INFORMATION #1 02-18-1997ty of E MEMORANDUM iver Mayor & City Council FROM: Steve Ach~~ DATE: February 18,1997 SUBJECT: Government Training Service Seminars Each year the Government Training Service sponsors land use planning workshops for commissioners and elected officials to discuss issues related to planning, zoning and subdivision regulations. The two sessions offered are "The Basics" and the second is "Beyond the Basics". Several of the Planning Commission members have attended these workshops and found them to be very resourceful. If any of the Council members would like to attend these work sessions, the attached information includes a registration form which will need to be completed and returned to the government training service. If any of the Council members have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 441-4902, and I will be happy to provide any additional information. Attachment · Government Training Service Program s:Xplanning\gts.doc 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 iOE]ll~ll-) SI E]OVdS :xYao± IdE]£SIDE]I:I 'noA ~oj a~e sdoqs~l~otn esa41 Zg LI~ 'ON :i}LUJOd Nlfil 'lned '~,S alYd 3DVJ. SOd 'S'fl -I1¥1~1 SS'CIO 18814 LO Lgc~ elosouu!lAI 'lned lu!es LO1z al!ns OO!AJaS 6u!u!eJ.k )~UOLUUJOAO~D LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS FOR PLANNING' COMMISSIONERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS INCLUDES: MARCH AND · ANNUAL PLANNING APRIL 1997 INSTITUTES · BEYOND THE BASICS · INFORMATION ABOUT NEW UPCOMING HALF- DAY CLINICS Introducing Newly Redesigned workshops on Timely Topics! Sponsored by: ~ GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE GENERAL INFORMATION We are pleased to once again offer workshops designed especially for citizen planners. This year's newly-redesigned sessions are better than ever with more opportunities for in-depth study of Jrrent topics and more hands-on application. ,-articipants will enhance their knowledge of various areas of planning and, as a result, become better equipped to make recommendations and decisions about the communities in which they live. Program Features Include: · An accomplished faculty with extensive backgrounds in both planning and instruction · Presentations focusing on current issues and timely information · Handy reference materials designed to make your job easier · Practical workshops designed by a committee of planning experts and local officials If you would like to make your contribution to solving land use problems as informed and effective as poss- ble ... REGISTER TODAY! THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOR YOU.. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Members of planning commissions, boards of adjust- ment/appeals and governing bodies in Minnesota cities, counties and toWnships. Also valuable for mem- :rs of other advisory commissions, housing and . ~development authorities, staff (especially those with- out degrees in planning), real estate professionals, and others working in areas related to specialized workshop topics. ATTENDANCE AT THESE WORKSHOPS PROVIDES ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS! - If you are enrolled in the League of Minnesota Cities Leadership Institute for Elected Officials (or want to be!), these courses count towards the 40 credits required for Certification. Each Land Use Planning Workshop is worth 7 credits. The Certification Program was inaugurated in January, 1996. Application forms are available by calling Cathy Dovidio at the League offices at (612) 281-1250. Call Sharon Klumpp at (612) 281-1203 with questions about the Leadership Institute program, REAL ESTATE CREDITS Participants of "Annual Planning Institutes" and "Beyond the Basics" can earn Continuing Real Estate Education credits. REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION Register at least 7 days prior to the workshop date using the forms in this brochure. (Space is limited.) Fill out one form for each workshop; duplicate forms if needed. You will not receive confirmation of your regis- tration, but we will notify you if the session you requested is full. Fees will be refunded less a $15 service fee if the registration is cancelled 3 work- lng days before the program. Substitutions for regis- tered participants may be made at any time. Should inclement weather (or other circumstances beyond Our control) necessitate program cancellation or postpone- ment, registrants will be notified via announcements on WCCO radio and other local radio stations. FEES Registration fees for all workshops include a meal, refreshment breaks and handout materials. See inside for details about group discounts for three or more participants attending. IMPORTANT: To qualify for the group discount, regis- trations must be mailed in the same envelope! CO-SPONSORS · Association of Metropolitan Municipalities · Association of Minnesota Counties · Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs · League of Minnesota Cities · Minnesota Association of Townships · Minnesota Chapter, American Planning Association · Minnesota Planning Association · Minnesota Planning FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Barb Wright (Registration) or Vivian Hart (Program) at Government Training Service (612) 222- 7409 or Minnesota Toll Free (800) 652-9719. About Government Training Service (GTS) - ' Recipient of organizational Support of Excellence in Training Award (American · Society for Training and Development) GTS is a Public organization whose mission is to pro-- vide innovative, comprehensive, practical training and consulting to address the changing management and leadership needs of policymakers, staff and appointed . officials in publicly-funded organizations in Minnesota through educational services designed to enhance individual competency and through organizational ser-, vices designed to strengthen group effectiveness. Printed on recycled paper ANNUAL PLANNING INSTITUTE: THE BASICS Thursday, March 6, Saturday March 22 or Thursday, April 17, 1997 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Planning, Zoning and Subdivision Regulation -- For those new to land use planning and zoning or interested in a review of fundamentals. ALL ABOUT PLANNING -- Learn how to explain to others what you do in your planning role -The History -- Why do we plan? - The Process -- What can it do for your community? - The Products -- What's in a plan and what are the tangible results? IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN -- Find out how to exercise your authority and responsibilities -The Zoning Ordinance and its relationship to an adopted plan - Understanding Amendments,, Conditional Use Permits and the Variance - Enforcement -- How and When -The Subdivision Ordinance and its relationship to an adopted Plan KNOWING YOUR LEGAL LIMITS -- Explore ways to avoid expensive litigation - Understanding the Laws of Planning, Zoning and Subdivision - Avoiding Conflict of Interest - Ensuring "Due Process" - Conducting a proper Public Hearing and recording your Findings PARTICIPANTS IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING PROCESS -- Discover where you fit in -The Elected Official -The Planning Commissioner - The Applicant - The Planner -The Attorney -The Zoning Administrator -The Building Inspector -The Constituent - The Neighbor - The NIMBY THE SUCCESSFUL PLANNING COMMISSION -- Learn how to maximize your impact as a commissioner -Your responsibilities as a member -Your opportunities to influence the future - Learning the magic word -- Cooperation PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT ... or at least better -- Put what you've learned to work - Hands on simulations of actual planning and zoning dilemmas - Hot issues -- Answers to your specific questions CORE FACULTY William Griffith, Attorney, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren Robert Lockyear, Director of Planning and Public Affairs, Washington County LOCATIONS Thursday, March 6 and Saturday, March 22, 1997 -- Earle Brown Center, U of M St. Paul Campus, 1890 Buford Ave. · St. Paul, MN 55108 · (612) 624-3275 Thursday, April 17, 1997 -- St. Cloud Civic Center, 10 4th Ave. S., St. Cloud, MN 56301 · (320) 255-7272 FEE $89 per person or $75 per person for 3 or more people from same jurisdiction. This course has been approved for six hours of Continuing Real Estate Education credit. REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT) This form may be duplicated. Please fill out one form per workshop. You will not receive confirmation of your registration. Name Daytime Phone ( ) Fax Title How long in position Jurisdiction/Agency 'fling Address ~;ity/State/Zip Workshop Title Workshop Date/Location Fee Enclosed is $ Check # per person payable to Government Training Service Bill me (registration fee plus $8 billing charge). P.O.# Enclosed is $. Check # per person for 3 or more people from same jurisdiction Mail to: Registrar, Government Training Service, Suite 401,480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 or fax to (612) 223-5307 AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO WORKSHOP DATE! Send me more information about the following half-day clinics: mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmm LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT) This form may be duplicated. Please fill out one form per workshop. You will not receive confirmation of your registration. Name Daytime Phone ( ). Fax Title How long in position Jurisdiction/Agency Billing Address City/State/Zip Workshop Title -I Enclosed is $ Check # Workshop Date/Location per person payable to Government Training Service Fee Bill me (registration fee plus $8 billing charge). P.O. # Enclosed is $ Check # per person for 3 or more people from same jurisdiction Mail to: Registrar, Government Training Service, Suite 401,480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 or fax to (612) 223-5307 AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO WORKSHOP DATE! Send me more information about the following half-day clinics: mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT) This form may be duplicated. Please fill out one form per workshop. You will not receive confirmation of your registration. Name Daytime Phone ( ) Fax Title How long in position Jurisdiction/Agency Billing Address City/State/Zip Workshop Title O Enclosed is $ Check # Workshop Date/Location per person payable to Government Training Service Fee Bill me (registration fee plus $8 billing charge). P.O. # Enclosed is $ Check # per person for 3 or more people from same jurisdiction Mail to: Registrar, Government Training Service, Suite 401,480 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 or fax to (612) 223-5307 AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO WORKSHOP DATE! Send me more information about the following half-day clinics: BEYOND THE BASICS Saturday, March 8, Thursday, April 10 or Thursday, April 24, 1997 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learn about preparing and using planning tools to deal with a wide variety of development problems, plus an in-depth review of the planning process -- from proper legal notice to development of sophisticated findings of fact. OVERVIEW OF LAND USE TOOLS -- Review the history of land use regulation - Source and Limitations of Authority to Plan and Zone - Fundamental Legal Principles, Balance Between the Police Power and Private Property Rights - Comprehensive Plan -- Look at the plan elements in depth · Design for Community · Summary of Process · Review of Elements - Zoning -- Develop a complete understanding of the tools and standards of zoning · Official Zoning Map · Zoning Ordinance: Permitted, Accessory Uses, Standards, Variances -- Standards for Approval, Conditional Use Permits -- Standards for Approval, Interim Use Permits · Rezonings - Subdivisions Regulations - Advanced Zoning Applications -- Explore Innovative ways to guide land use development · Overlay Zoning · Interim Development Moratoriums · Performance Zoning · Zoning for Community Aesthetics, Environmental Protection -.Community Participation -- Learn how to improve community involvement · Planning Commission -- Staggered Terms · Visioning · Task Forces, Planning Committees · Newsletters · Attitudinal Surveys · Open Houses · Issues Workshops SMALL GROUP SESSIONS APPLYING PLANNING AND ZONING PRINCIPLES -- Apply what you have learned through hands-on activities LEGAL ISSUES, EFFECTIVE PROCEDURES -- Examine the legal issues in depth - What Are Takings? - Applying the Principles - Living With the 60-Day Limit SMALL GROUP SESSION -- Apply what you have learned through hands-on activities - Hands-on simulations of actual planning and zoning dilemmas - Hot issues -- Answers to your specific questions A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF MINNESOTA'S ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROGRAM -- Learn about your roles and responsibilities. - EAW, ElS, AUAR PRACTICAL ADVICE -- Discover effective shortcuts plus ways to avoid planning and enforcement pitfalls - Procedures Manual - Advice for Handling Controversial Hearings - Prototypical Planning Report -Working Relationships - Sample Findings of Fact - How to Handle Conflicts QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION CORE FACULTY Karen Cole, Attorney, Popham, Haik, Schobrich John Shardlow, President, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc.; planning consultant LOCATIONS Saturday, March 8 and Thrursday, April 10, 1997 -- Earle Brown Center -- U of M St. Paul Campus 1890 Buford Ave. · St. Paul, MN 55108 · (612) 624-3275 Thursday, April 24, 1997 -- St. Cloud Civic Center, 10 4th Ave. S., St. Cloud, MN 56301 ° (320) 255-7272 FEE $99 per person or $85 per person for 3 or more people from the same jurisdiction. This course has been approved for 6.5 hours of continuing Real Estate Education Credit. HAVE WORKSHOP - WILL TRAVEL! .Government Training Service can customize the workshops in brochure and other planning topics, especially for yo,..ommunity! You choose the topics, date, location, and supply the partic- ipants. We'll provide the faculty and materials. Some possible in-house planning workshop topics include, but are not limited to: · Updating Your Comprehensive Plan · Planned Unit Development · Environmental Issues · Housing & Economic Development Tools · The Art of the Deal · Visionary Leadership · Hanging Tough in Tough Times More and more cities and counties are taking advantage of this convenient, cost-effective way to make such education- al opportunities available to those involved in local planning. OTHER BENEFITS: · The content can focus on your current issues. · The program can be presented for a diverse group -- advisory commission members, elected officials, staff, interested citizens. · Costs can be shared by two or more jurisdictions. Call Vivian Hart (612) 222-7409 to explore the possibilities. CONSIDERING A GOAL-SE'I-I'ING OR TEAM BUILDING SESSION FOR YOUR GOVERNING BODY OR AN ADVISORY COMMISSION? GTS can provide trained facilitators who have extensive experience working with local governments like yours! We can also facilitate a process designed to gather citizen input, to guide problem solving, to help re-allocate scarce resources and made budget decisions, or to help strengthen existing teams. Using professional, objective assistance can be even more beneficial when you are faced with these times of reduced resources and tough decisions. Call Mary Sabatke (612) 222-7409 for all the details. Municipal Finance Workshops for Elected Officials Friday, March 21, LMC Building, St. Paul or Friday, April 18, St. Cloud Civic Center Elected officials are called upon to make a variety of decisions relat- ed to city finances. This half-day workshop will provide an overview of what's involved and focus on several key areas of fiscal responsi- bility: what fiscal policies should be in place, how to spot fiscal warn- ing signs, what should be considered in financing decisions as well as various financing methods, types of debt and bond financing process. The last hour will be devoted to in-depth roundtable discussions. Participants of this practical and informative workshop will leave with an understanding of financial terms and "jargon" as well as four LMC Leadership Institute credits/ Scheduled for ~/our convenience, the dates and locations of these sessions piggyback with Annual Planning Institutes. Call Maureen Weslander at GTS (612)222-7409 or (800)652-9719 for a registra- tion brochure. 'NEW HALF-DAY CLINICS ON TIMELY TOPICS! GTS' Plans to. offer half-day clinics on the following much-requested topics in the Fall of 1997: 1. Growth Management Tools -- Discover how good planning and managed growth can have. positive · effects on your community. Discuss, in-depth, annexation and infrastructure capabilities. 2. communitY Visioning -- Learn practical techniqUes for involving citizens and community leaders. Look at opportunities for involvement from visioning sessions to plan implementation. 3. Environmental Planning -- Learn what to do to protect environmentally-sensitive areas, watershed districts, and shorelines. Apply the environmental review process in practice scenarios. 4. Rural Planning -- Explore innovative land-use techniques designed to work effectively in rural set- tings with limited resources. 5. Community'Development -- Find out' how to integrate community planning objectives and economic development efforts. 6. WOrking Together Effectively -- Learn the basics of personality types, communication styles, and individual motivators. Develop methods to build a stronger, more effective team of planning commissioners. F' ~e indicate your interest in attending a session on one.(or more) of the above topics by listing it on the registration form in this brochure. Feel free to list other topics that may be of interest to you. Send us this information even if you're not registering for Annual Planning Institute or Beyond the Basics. You will then receive all the details about the clinics in a future mailing. (Indicating interest does not obligate you to register.) ' - .... Highway Department P.O. BOX 3:38 · EI_K FIIVfiFI, MN 55:330 · PHONfi (e~12)441-1722 · FAX (612)44~-2264 February 7, 1997 Hank Duitsman City of Elk River 13065 Orono Pkwy Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Sherburne County Long Range Transportation Plan Dear Hank Duitsman: In reference to the above and our efforts to complete the most comprehensive plan possible, I would like to invite you and/or key members of your City Council and/or staff to meet with us at the following time and place: 9:00 AM February 19, 1997 in the Oak Room at the Sherburne County Government Center Our goal is to update you concerning the progress of the planning process and get your response and input to some of our findings to date. This step in our planning process is critical. Therefore, representation from your jurisdiction is essential. I would encourage you, if possible, to bring documentation concerning issues that may be relevant to your transportation planning efforts. Therefore, they would be relevant to ours. I have also enclosed our schedule for the day and a list of issues currently under discussion. Sherburne County Long Range Transportation Plan Page 2 If you have any questions please call me at 1-800-594-5208. Thank You for your participation. Respectfully, Dave Schwarting, P.E. County Engineer encl. SHERBURNE COUNTY STUDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN ISSUES Corridors · Zimmerman to St. Cloud Connection; East-West Corridor · T.H. 95 Connection · CR 22 Connection - Anoka County · Develop and Preserve Corridors for Future Development · CSAH 4 (Connectivity) · Expressways / Interchanges / Funding · Right of Way Preservation for Future Transportation Improvements · CR 9 Paving (Multimodal) · Future TH 10 Management · CR 9 to CR 48 Connection · TH 169 to 135 · CR 4 Connection North of Becket Railroads · Reduce At-Grade Crossings (RR) - By Elimination or Consolidation · Eliminate Unsafe Crossings (RR) - By Signalizing and Adding Automatic Crossing Arms · Limited Access along Railroad Corridor (Grade Separation) · Railroad System Access (Becker) · Truck Transfer Terminal (Rail to Road) · All At-Grade Crossings (RR) - Have Been Signalized in Elk · Bus / Rail / Passenger · Trains Blocking Interchanges · Proctor Crossing (Elk River) Airports · Airport Facilities - 3rd Airport (S.E.) · Improve TH 10 Access to St. Cloud area airport (Golf Course) · Northwest Airlines Connection to St. Cloud (Goods & Passenger Service) · Add County Offices at Airport (Sheriff / Maintenance / Planning) Mass Transit · Wright/Sherburne Transit o' MCTO (Old MTC) Expansion to Elk River · Park & Ride Lots, Van Pools, HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane · Commuting - Expressways - Rail - Rapid Transit · St. Cloud/Twin Cities/Elk River/Zimmerman/Princeton/Casino · Heartland Express · Bus / Rail · Bus Connection (Shuttle) / Park & Ride to Utilize MCTO Other Modes of Transportation · Preservation of Railroad Corridor - Elk River - Princeton · Recreation - Provide wide shoulders or separate path system · Provide environment for safe non-motorized transportation and linear recreation · Improve turning radii for trucks and improve free flow speeds on major routes · The Impact of Rail / Airport - Movement of Material and Goods · Access to non-motorized trails (Refuge) · County Snowmobile System (Existing Map) · Grade Separation for Trails / Rails / Road (Old RR Bed CR 1 CR 33) · Sand Dune Access / Safety / Demand (Equestrian / Snowmobile) · Utilize ISTEA Funding' Sher&trne County Highway Department P.o. BOX 338 · ELK RIVER, MN 55330 ° PHONE (612)441-1722 · FAX (612)441-2264 Sherburne County Long Range Transportation Local Jurisdiction Meetings at the Sherburne County Government Center in the * Commissioners' Board Room * February 26, 1997 Plan The following times have been set for the local jurisdictions to meet: 9:00 AM -: ..... City of Elk River 9:45 AM ....... City of Zimmerman,Livonia Township 10:30 AM ..... City of Princeton, Baldwin Township, Blue Hill Township 11:15 AM ..... City of Big Lake, Big Lake Township, Orrock Township 1:00 PM ....... City of Becker, Becker Township 1:45 PM ........ City of Clear Lake, Clear Lake Township 2:30 PM ....... City of St. Cloud, St. Cloud APO 3:15 PM ....... Haven Township, Palmer Township, Santiago Township * Note Revised location of Meetine and Date. This notice was sent only to Mayors, Chairpersons, City Administrators and Township Clerks. Please pass this along to others in your jurisdiction or call us to send additional notices.