7.2. SR 01-12-2004League of Minnesota Cities
145 University Avenue West
St. Paul MN 55103-2044
Item 7.2.
Leadership Conference
for Experienced Officials
Renew. Refresh.
Replenish your leadership skills.
Detail~ inside!
Leadership
for Conference
Experienced
Officials
Register online anytime:
www. lmnc.org
Contemporary Trends in Local Government
Whether you've been in office for a few or many years--
this conference is for you! Sharpen your leadership skills, learn
new ones, and revive your commitment to public service.
· Learn how high-performance councils balance
key democratic values.
· Focus on how city staff sees the world differently
than you do.
· Appreciate the tension between being responsive
and being efficient.
· Tune in to how the League can help you with your
everyday concerns and challenges.
Gold-Level Sponsor:
OEHLERS
& ASSOCIATES INC
Look inside to learn more about this conference
Feb. 20.21, 2004
Plymouth, MN
Radisson Hotel
& Conference Center
3131 Campus Drive
(763) 559-6600
www. radisson.com/
minneapolismn_plymouth
Who should attend?
Renew. Refresh. Replenish
your leadership skills.
Whether you're a mayor or
councilmember, from metro
or greater Minnesota, from
a small or large city--this
conference is for you!
for
Leadership
Conference
Experienced
Officials
Contemporary Trends in Local Government
Running today's local government smoothly requires building
a strong team with a partnership of elected officials, city staff,
and residents.
At this conference, you will:
· Learn how to balance the four, key democratic values--
representation, efficiency, social equity, and individual rights.
· Explore how building a high-performance team means
appreciating the differences the city council and staff bring
to policy-making.
· Discover how to balance demands for "building community"
and "modernizing the city."
· Tune in to how the League can help you with your everyday
concerns and challenges.
Start the new year refreshed and inspired by this terrific conference!
Sharpen your leadership skills, learn new ones, and revive your
commitment to public service.
The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership organization that represents
more than 800 Minnesota cities. We serve Minnesota cities through effective
advocacy, expert analysis, trusted guidance, and collective action.
Gold-Level Sponsor:
OEHLERS
& ASSOCIATES INC
Register online anytime:
www. lmnc.org
See inside for complete agenda and registration information ~1~
FRIDAY
3:00-5:15 p.m.
5:30-6:30
6:30-8:30
The High-Performance City Council
Roll up your sleeves to work together to:
· Learn how high-performing city councils have balanced the four, key democratic
values--representation, efficiency, social equity, and individual rights.
· Find out how to balance these values to build and maintain a sense of community.
Social Hour
This is a chance to relax and network with your peers from neighboring cities.
Dinner and Recognition of Leaders
SATURDAY
8:00-9:00 a.m. The Differing Strengths of Council and Staff Dive into council/staff relations to:
· Explore how staffsupport can impact your success in the policy arena.
· Learn how building a high-performance team means appreciating the very different
perspectives the city council and staff bring to policy-making.
9:00 a.m.- Challenges of the 21't Century City
12:00 p.m. Continue building upon what you learned in the first session:
· Discover the challenges of meeting the sometimes conflicting demands for
"building community" and "modernizing the city."
· Learn about these trends and how they affect elected officials and staff.
· Get tips on how to turn these challenges into opportunities for your city.
The League of
There are many ways you can be
involved---help develop policy,
plan events, participate in training,
and advocate for your city's interests.
Minnesota Cities is your organization.
Call the League or visit our web site
for more information:
www. lmnc.org
League of Minnesota Cities
145 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
(651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122
TDD: (651) 281-1290 · Fax: (651) 281-1299
www. lmnc.org
Iohn Nalbandian, Ph.D. is widely
recognized as one of the country's
premier experts on council/staff
relations. This recognition is based
on his extensive and successful back-
ground teaching public administra-
tion and serving as an elected official.
As a professor of public administra-
tion at the University of Kansas for
25 years, he has trained hundreds
of city managers. He specializes in
organization theory and behavior,
personnel administration and
professionalism in local government.
Equally important, he has served
for nearly 10 years as mayor and
councilmember of Lawrence, Kansas.
His experience is invaluable when
examining how to help the council
and staff work together to become a
high-performance team.
Registration Fee: $175
How to Register: Register online
anytime at www. lmnc.org (online
registrations will be billed).
No Internet access? Call us:
· JodieTooley, (651) 281-1251
· Cathy Dovidio, (651) 281-1250
· Rebecca Erickson, (651) 281-1222
Housing: To make reservations for
overnight accommodations, call the
hotel directly:
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
3131 Campus Drive
Plymouth, MN
(763) 559-6600
www. radisson.com/
minneapolismn_plymouth
Cancellation Policy: All cancellation
requests must be in writing, faxed
or postmarked 7 days prior to the
conference, and are subject to a $25
handling fee. All unpaid registrations
not cancelled 7 days prior will be
billed at the full conference rate;
no refunds will be made.
Mark your calendar and tell others in your city about these
League of Minnesota Cities training opportunities:
Safety & Loss Control Workshops
March 30--Redwood Falls
March 31--St. Cloud
April 6-~Crookston
April 7--Fergus Falls
April 15--Inver Grove Heights
April 20--Fairmont
April 21 Rochester
April 27--Chisholm
April 29--Brooklyn Park
Focuses on practical steps your city can
take to avoid losses and reduce the cost
of losses that may occur.
LMC Regional Meetings
June and July 2004--
12 locations throughout the state
Connects you with opportunities
for local networking, dialogue,
information-sharing, and updates
on issues that impact your city.
Clerks' Orientation Conference
August 2004---St. Paul
Helps new clerks understand all aspects
of their role from financial management
to records retention to elections.
LMC Annual Conference
October 9-12--Duluth
Makes your job of running city
government easier by providing
learning opportunities on critical city
issues, statewide networking, and
ideas to strengthen your community.