INFORMATION #2 04-30-2001C
145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Phone: (651) 281-1200 ° (800) 925-1122
TDD (651) 281-1290
LMC Fax: (651) 281-1299 ° LMCIT Fax: (651) 281-1298
Web Site: http://www.[mnc.org
March 31, 2001
Dear City Clerk:
I'm happy to invite you, others from your city staff and your city's elected and appointed officials
to the LMC Annual Conference 2001/. This year, the Annual Conference is at the Duluth
Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, June 19-22nd. Its theme is www. ci. Change,
Challenge, Connect. mn. us.
We're sending along this packet of materials to get you started onclosed you'll find the
Preliminary Conference Program, Registration and Housing information, and information about
several fun-to-know features of the conference.
This year, the LMC Conference Planning Committee has designed an Annual Conference that's
not to be missed! Here are just a few of its highlights:
Critical and key topics addressed in 40 Concurrent Sessions--topics to suit every city!
Session tracks specifically geared toward Small Cities, Greater Minnesota Cities and Metro
Cities
Inspiring keynote speakers concerned with our 2001 theme of Change, Challenge,
Connect
150 vendors in Cities' Exposition 2001, and door prize awards every city can use!
A welcoming, quality program for Minnesota's Youth Delegates
Recognition of outstanding contributions to the government of our Minnesota cities
Several delightful opportunities to network with other mayors, councilmembers and city staff
We're anticipating a great Annual Conference in Duluth, and hope you'll find this year's
conference opportunity to be a good value. Plan to be a vital part of the LMC Annual
Conference 2001, and register now! Please review the enclosed materials and complete the
enclosed registration form. Return it to us at the League of Minnesota Cities, along with the
registration fee. Better yet, register online at www.lmnc.or,q.
Register as soon as possiblo we'll be happy to hear from you/.
If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to call Rebecca Erickson at 651/281-1222.
Sincerely,
ooley, Manager
Conferences & Training
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 Thursday, June 21, 2001
elect one or several of the activities listed below. Pick up
and drop off points for tours will be at the Duluth
Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). Space on tours is
limited and may fill up quickly.
9:30-11:45 a.m.
City Tour
Enjoy a narrated bus tour of Duluth's most beautiful parks
and gardens. Travel along Skyline Parkway.
12:15 - 2:00 p.m.
Vista Star Harbor tour and lunch
Sail beneath the famous Aerial Lift Bridge, out onto Lake
Superior and through the harbor's international activity during
a fully narrated luncheon cruise.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sailing in the St. Louis Harbor
Experience the fun of sailing under the guidance of experi-
enced sailors. Children may participate if able to understand
and follow instructions. Limited to 15 persons.
I0:00 a.m. - Noon
Giensheen Mansion Tour
Tour this 39-room, Jacobean revival mansion, and experience
an elegant lifestyle that's gone forever. You'll enjoy the 22
acre estate's landscaped grounds on the shores of Lake
Superior, the carriage house and the richness of the mansion
itself.
12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
North Shore Railroad
Ride the rails on a scenic trip from the Duluth Entertainment
Convention Center, along the Lake Superior shoreline and
through eastern Duluth woodlands.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Canoeing/Kayaking on the St. Louis River
Whether or not you have ever been in a canoe or a kayak,
this is an excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the
St. Louis River. Experienced guides will provide participants
with the necessary guidance for a fun adventure. Limited to
30 persons.
Activity Date/Time
Number Attending/Price
Amount Enclosed
(Fill in blanks using costs
listed in activity description)
City Tour June 20 All persons @$2.50 $
9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Lap children - free
Vista Star Harbor June 20 Adult @ $17.95 $
Cruise and lunch 12:15 - 2:00 Children (3-11) @$9.95 $
Sailing in the St. Louis June 20 All persons @ $10.00 $
Harbor 1:00 - 3:00
Glensheen Mansion June 21 Adults @ $7.50 $
Tour 10:00- 12:00 Children (6-11) @ $4.50 $
North Shore Scenic June 21 Adults @ $7.50 $
Railroad 12:45 - 2:30 Children (3-13) @$3.50 $
Canoeing/Kayaking June 21 All persons @ $5.00 $
on the St Louis River 1:00 - 3:00
Total Payment Enclosed (Make check payable to: City of Duluth)
Mail form and advance registration fees (by May 31, 2001) to: Sara Smith, Mayor's Office, 403 City Hall, Duluth, MN 55802
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Daytime Phone
If you re, quire accessible transportation, or have other special needs, please indica~ your needs on this form. Advance forms must be received by May 31, 2001
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LMC's 88th Annual Conference
June 19-22, 2001
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth, Minnesota
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a need to connect effectively with citizens to
guarantee healthy futures for their communities.
That makes 4.78 million reasons to sign up
for LMC's Annual Conference 2001 in Duluth!
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I 0 ThingsYou Can Expect from LMC's Annual Conference 2001:
1. Discover ways Minnesota cities are changing every day.
2. Exchange ideas and insights with people who face the
same challenges you do.
3. Tackle the topics you want to address-~e-government,
housing, building community and much, much more.
4 Check out products and services that will make your city
shine--all in a one-stop marketplace.
5. Take in a Lake view you just can't beat.
6. Learn who's doing what, why, and with what results.
7. Applaud award-winning leaden.
8. Recharge for the change and challenge that awaits you.
9. Take home ideas and resources you can really use.
10. It's exclusively geared to the needs of leaders like you!
A place called
Duluth.
Where your heart will race
and your mind will rest.
Where your soul can be
perfectly still and completely
moved.
A place called Duluth.
Beautifully historic in appear-
ance and graciously accom-
modating in nature, it's the
perfect place to decompress,
rejuvenate and enjoy. New
shops and quaint restaurants,
parks, woods and expansive
gardens, set against a back-
drop unlike any other ...
the greatest of the Lakes.
A place called Duluth,
that's healthy and good.
It's waiting for you. Plan to
join us there.
Tuesday, June 19
Registration Open--3 p.m.
LMC Bayfront Blues & Cruise
Blue: 6:30 p.m.
Cruise--9 p.m. (additional fee)
Wednesday, June 20
Cities' Exposition
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Opening Keynote:
Camille Cates Barnett, Ph.D.
8:45 a.m.
Conference Within a
Conference---10:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:45 a.m.
Exhibitor & MWCG
Luncheons~l 2 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
1:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Reception and
Door Prize Awards
4:45 p.m.
City Night at Great Lakes
Aquarium--4 p.m.
Thursday, June 2 I
Cities' Exposition
7:30 -11:30 a.m.
City Issues Forum:
The Changing Face
of Minnesota
8:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:45 a.m.
Mayors' Association Luncheon
and La'VIC Annual Meeting
12 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
2:30 p.m.
Mobile Workshops
2:30 p.m.
LMC Reception & Awards
Banquet~6 p.m.
Friday, June 22
Community Breakfast
8 a.m.
City Achievement Awards
9 a.m.
Finale Keynote:
Rod Raymond
9 a. lll.
Close--11:00 a.m.
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I GENERAL SESSIONS
Wednesday, June 20, 200 I, 8:45 a.m.
I Have Seen the Future and It Works
Minnesota Cities Jgleeting the Challenges of F-Government
Camille Cares Barnett is both a professional city manager--widely regarded as one of America's most talented---
and a leading national authority on regionalism, sustainability, reinvented government and the application of GIS
and other cutting-edge technologies to the problems of government.
Most of her 24 years in city management were in the Texas hot spots of Houston, Dallas and Austin. While in Austin, she
broke the city manager mold with her customer service orientation, public visibility; emphasis on public participation and
her ability to broker the competing interests that maneuver for power. Dr. Barnett now works with regions and public sector
clients both nationally and internationally through the Public Strategies Group and the Citistates Group. She specializes in
collaborative approaches to smart growth and other issues that cross governmental jurisdictions.
Late in 1997, Barnett served as Washington's Chief Management Officer during a period of transition back to home rule for
our Nation's Capitol. She focused on restoring quality in the management and delivery of basic services.
During her tenure in Austin, Barnett became engaged with regionalism. She challenged the Austin region to think differ-
ently, pointing to regionalism as the way Austin could survive and prosper. She has worked with one of the nation's largest
not-for-profit research organizations, counseling governments on city government innovations. Her consulting practice
focuses on developing and transitioning citistates in eastern Europe and Russia.
Thursday, June 2 I, 200 I, 8:30 a.m.
The Changing Face of Minnesota
Ethnic, demographic and geographic trends are changing the face of Minnesota's populace. In keeping with our
conference theme--Change, Challenge, Connect--this year's City Issues Forum will focus on ways local officials
can build a stronger sense of community with their changing and increasingly complex citizens.
Friday, June 22, 200 I, 9:00 a.m.
The Story Behind Excellence
Rod Raymona~ Director, Life Fitness Wellness, UMD
Triathlete Rod Raymond is the director of the premier university fitness and wellness program in the country, at
the University of Minnesota, Duluth. His desire for excellence is second to none. As an accomplished athlete and
exceptional teacher, Rod challenges both his body and his spirit. He was selected to compete in two Olympic
Trials competitions and was the winner of the prestigious Border-to-Border Triathlon, the Scottish Coast-to-
Coast, and the Swiss Gigathlon and Trans Swiss ultra-endurance races. The Statesman Newspaper declares that
Rod is one of the most fit ultra-endurance athletes in the world.
Rod Raymond believes that life must be lived inside out rather than outside in. His Today Is The Day message has reached
thousands of people across the world through seminars and speaking engagements. Rod's experience and knowledge comes
from countless hours of research and rigorous physical training and travel, as well as from leading coaches, professional
trainers and business leaders.
In The Story Behind Excellence, Rod blends three essential ingredients of healthy lifestyle development--three healthful
approaches to living that will provide busy elected officials the endurance and positive attitude they need to be effective
leaders in their communities. Rod tells us what he's learned about developing the discipline needed to achieve dreams; about
the science of portraying positive energy in a world riddled with negativity;, and he shares his secrets for achieving and
maintaining optimal health. Rod Raymond's message will inspire Minnesota elected officials to succeed in the marathon of
public service, to lead with consistent energ)5 positivity and a healthful attitude!
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JCONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Concurrent Sessions I/Choose One
10:45 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Minnesota City Attorneys Present
Complying with Municipal Law in the High-Tech Age
Minnesota Association of Small Cities Presenu
Census 2000: Turning Numbers Into Meaningful Information
Community People Power
Building Quality Communities~One Year Later
Minnesota Fire Chio5 Association laresenu
The Future of Fire Service--
Answers to Your Questions About Staffing
Duluth Sister Cities Commission
Pursuing International Relationships
C:oneurrent Sessions IIIC:hoose One
1:30-1:45 p.m.
Minnesota Clerks and Finance O~cen Presents
New Financial Reporting: Could Your City Come Up Short?
Minnesota City County Management Association Presents
How to Contract for Services
Community People Power
Tapping the Potential in Community Non-Pro~s
Minnesota Fire ChiOf Auociation Present~
The Future of Fire Service~Organizational Structures
Minnesota Women in City Government l%senu
A Mini-Conference
Skill Building: Meeting Challenges That Face AH Elected Officials
Special Interest Session
Especially for Small Cities with Police Departments
Concurrent $**$1ons IlllChoos. On.
3: I $-4:45 p.m.
Minnesota Parks and Recreation Association Presents
Promoting Biking in Your Community:
Riding to School and on the Trails
Minnesota Mayon Auociation Presents
Retaining Your Top Staffi Evaluation & Compensation
Community People Power
Working Across Cultures: Diversity & City Services
Hot Topic 2001
A Housing Crisis
Minnesota Women in City Government Presents
A Mini-Conference
Skill Building: Meeting Challenges That Face AH Elected Officials
Special Interest Session
Especially for Cities Exploring Community Foundations
:~~: Spotlight
Concurrent Sessions IV/Choose One
I 0:4S a.m.- 12: p.m.
Community People Power
Communication Between Officials, Staffand Citizens:
Different Perspectives Shaping Public Policy
Hot Topic 2001
LMC Legislative Update 2001
For Minnesota's Small Cities
Best Practices in Human Resources and Financial Management
For Minnesota's Metro Cities
Metropolitan Council Update---
Programs, Policies and the Legislative Session
For Greater Minnesota Urban Centers
Partnerships That Work!
Minnesota's Youth in Focus
Using Technology to Bridge Digital and Generational Divisions
Concurrent SessionsV/Choose One
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Mobile Workshop #1
Neighborhood Planning and Empowerment
Site Visit: Washington Center
Mobile Workshop #2
Boosting Local Businesses Through Technology
Site Visit: Soft Center Duluth
Minnesota Association of Small Cities Presents
Looking Toward the Future--
Planning for Infrastructure and Development
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Presents
New Regional Blueprint for 20'~)2
Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Presents
Current Topics: Annexation, Wasrewarer, and Legislation
Minnesota} Youth in Focus
Beyond Establishing a Youth Council:
Ideas for Tru0 Involving Youth
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£ONFEREN£E HIGHLIGHTS
A Conference Within a Conference:
Web For Cities
The LMC Web For Cities project is Minnesota city
officials' impressive introduction to e-government!
A 3-session worl~hop
(no additional j~e required)
· Why Do E-Government? With follow-up comments
from Keynote Speaker Camille Cares Barnett, Ph.D.
· Web for Cities Livd. ^ Dazzling Demonstration
of Local E-Government
· What You Don't Know Can Hurt You:
Policies for Safe Passage to E-Government
A Mini-Conference:
Iqeeting ChallengesThat Face
All Elected Officials
Presented by Minnesota Women
in City Government
1:30-5 p.m.
Exhibitors' Reception and
Door Prize Awards
Door Prizes Every City Can Usel
4:4:5-6 p.m.
Visit Cities' Exposition 2001 to win great prizes
.hr your city (you must be present to win)
UsingTechnology to Bridge Digital
and Generational Divisions
Minnesota's Youth In Focus
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
Beyond Establishing aYouth Council:
Ideas for Truly InvolvingYouth
Minnesota's Youth In Focus
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Help, I'm Drowningt Life in the Fishbowl
Spotlight on Spouses and Parmersl
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
As the spouse or partner of a city official, you understand
the unique stresses that come with life in public service.
Marcia Doty, a Duluth-based organizational development
consultant and trainer, provides an insightful and entertaining
presentation to help you keep perspective and discover the
balance that leads to more fulfillment and clearer purpose in
your life. She's especially qualified to help us with this
topic--in addition to managing her demanding business,
Marcia is the wife of Gary Doty, Mayor of Duluth and
current president of the League of Minnesota Cities.
RoadRunnerWorkshops!
Hit the road to see Duluth area projects in action--
Mobile Workshop #1
Neighborhood Planning and Empowerment
Visit Washington Center
Mobile Workshop #2
Boosting Local Businesses Through Technology
Visit Soft Center Duluth
Tuesday evening, kickoff this
year's Annual Conference with
LMC's Bay'front Blues & Cruise
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 19, chase
away your blues as you listen to live blues
bands at the Duluth Entertainment
Convention Center. Great summer food
and a sparkling view of the Lake Superior
bayfront will be provided.
At 9 p.m. continue the fun with a
moonlight cruise on Lake Superior. The
Cruise is NOT included in your registra-
tion fee--reservation and additional $7 fee
quired. Sign up on the Registration
. orm--seating is limited and is on a tint-
come, tint-served basis.
Something's fishy about
City Nightl
Wednesday's City Night is at thc
fabulous new Great Lakes Aquarium
Spend a delightful evening at the first and only
all-freshwater aquarium in the country~. See the
unique 120,000 gallon display and tap into
the storied history of the Great Lakes. It's the
newest of Duluth's world-class attractions--
and includes a world-class dessert!
Bring along the whole familyl
· Duluth City Tour
· A Visit to Glensheen Mansion
· North Shore Scenic Railroad Tour
· Vista Fleet Harbor Tour
· Sailing, Canoeing, and Kayaking
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2001 League of Minnesota Cities Annua[ Conference · aune 19-22, 2001 · Duluth, Minnesota
Cancellation/Sub~titution Pollc~ If you are tegistered and cannot attend, we encourage you to ~.d a ~bulmte. If you cannot ~end a substitute, a cancellation £ee ($75for
~ Conference or $50fbr One-Day) will be applied if written cancellation is fluted, e-mailed or posunarked by 4:30 p.m., June 1, 2001. Cancellations not accepted by phone.
We regret that no refunds will be made after June 1, 2001. If your registration was paid, LMC will refund the balance. If your registration was not paid yet, LMC will bill your
city for the balance due. Fax cancellation notice to Rebecca Erickson at (651) 281-1296, eomail to rerickso~lmncorg, or mail to: League of Minnesota Cities, Attn: Rebecca
Efickson, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044.
Option #1: Option ~g2: One-Diy Only Registration (~/~-b o-, ~) Option ~:
[] Full Conference Registration [] Wednesday-Only Registration or [] Youth Delesate Registration
I-I Advance Registration: S295 [] Thursday-Only Registration [] Youth Delegate Discounted Registration: $35
(through/one 1, 2001) [] Advance Registration: $180 (through/ore 1, 200/) [] Adult Chaperone Discounted Registration: $35
[] On-Site Registration: $325
I-I On. Site Registration: $195 (after.lure 1, 2001)
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City or organization
Mailing address
City State Zip
City contact: Daytime phone ( )
Regimation confirmation ~ill he mailed to your city clerk
at city hall or we'll e-mail it to the follmtdng address:
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M~a~g adds~
City
Rtginmtion conflern~on will be mailed to you ~t the
m~lrezt atone, or we'll e-~il it to the folkming m~n,~:
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For ¢ompIttt d,,t~il~. ~ee l~ge at dght.
City or organization
State Zip
[] I will attcnd thc MWCG luncheon on Wednesday, Jtmc 20 (hdd during thc Exhibitors' Luncheon). (Them h no additional fie for this luncheon.)
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F~mily & Guest Heal & EventTickets:
Wednesday Exhibitor Luncheon ticket(s) O $12 each
Wednesday City Night at Great Lak~ Aquarium ticket(s) ~ $14 each
Thmsday Mayors' Luncheon
Thtt~y Award~ Banquet
Ftmily and Guest Registration: There
no fcc for ~miJy members or ~u m a~nd
~n~ ~iom, but m~ d~ mint ~
pu~ ~tdF ~c&u not mquimd ~r
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__ ticket(s) @ $18 each Purchaae Moonlight
ticket(s) ~ $30 each Cruise ticket~ below
I-1 Reserve spot(s) on the Lake Superior Moonlight Cruise on June 19. I will include an additional fi~ of $7 per person; I understand that
seating is limited and is on a lust-come, fi~st-served basis.
TOTALAMOUNT DUE: $
[] Check endosed payable to
League of Minnesota Cities
[] City voucher or purchase order
enclosed--please bill thc dry
Mall form with payment to: League of Minnesota Cities, Finance Department--AC, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
F~ form to: (651) 281-1296, Atm: Rebecca Erick~n
IRE6ISTRATION INFORMATION
3 REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
l~tlon Fcc includea
· Admission m all conference sessions,
including:
- Keynotes, City Issues Forum,
Concurrent and Special Inrer~t
Sessions
· Admission m Cities' Exposition
2001, including:
- Exhibitor Luncheon
- Exhibitor Reception and Door
Prize Awards (rnun be tnesent to win)
· Admission m all conference
networking events, including:
- LMC Bayftunt Blues/~ Cruise
(Note: incl~les f~l and bhes at the
DECC; Lake Sutwrior Moonfight Cruise
- City Night at The Great Lakes
- Mayors' Association Luncheon
and LMC Annual Meeting
- LMC Reception & Awards Banquet
- City Achievement Awards
- Friday Community B~t
DOES NOT include the
DECC ~n a~ $7~
a~ ~ on
2 BiG CHOIC~:S:
Wednesday'On~Y Registration
or Thursday. OnlY Registration
Wedne~lar-Only' Fee includes
· Admission to ali Wednesday
conference smions, induding:
- Opening Keynote, Wednesday
Concurrent Sessions
· Admission to Cities' Exposition
2001 (W~,/~ne2Oordy) including:
- Fxhibitor & MWCG Luncheons
- Exhibitor Reception and Door
Prize Awards (m~t be present M win)
· Admission to 2 conference
networking events, including:
- LMC Bayfront Blues & Cruise on
Tues. evening (Note: incl,~s fond
and blue~ at the DECC; Lake Supedor
M~onllght Cruise is an additiou~l fle)
- City Night at The Great Lakes
Co,,,i,,g Wednesday onl~
Here's what you'll miss:
· Admission to Cities' Exposition
2001 (Tlmrs.. fune 21)
· City Issues Forum
· Thursday's Concurrent Sessions
· Mayors' Association Luncheon and
LMC Annual Meeting
· LMC Reception & Awards Banquet
· City Achievement Awards
· Friday Community Breakfast
· Finale Kernote
Advance Registration: $180
(thr~Kh /une 1, 2001)
On-site Registration: $195
(afeer /une 1, 2001)
Than&r-Only Fee iadudea
· Admission m all Thursday and
Friday conference sessions,
including:
- City Issues Forum, Thursday
Concurrent Sessions, and Finale
Keynote
· Mayors' Association Luncheon and
LMC Annual Meeting
· LMC Reception &: Awards Banquet
· City Achievement Awards
· Friday Community Bmakfart
· Admission to Cities' Exposition
2001 (Tlmn., /unc 21 only)
Coming Thursday onl~
Here's what you'll mi~:
· Admission to Cities' Exposition
2001 (Wed, /unc 20)
· Exhibiror& MWCG Luncheons
· F_.xhibimr Reception and Door Prize
Awards (m~ be~0ment to win)
· Opening Keynote
· Wednesday Concurrent Sessions
· LMC Bayfront Blues & Cruise
· City Night at the Great Lakes
Aquarium
Youth Delegate Discounted
Registration Fee: SIS
Adult Chaperone Discounted
Registration Fee: $35
· Youth delegates must be 14-18
years old.
· Youth delegates are welcome at all
conference sessions?
· Youth delegates must be accompa-
nied by an adult chaperone at all
conference activities. A chaperone is
any responsible adult not otherwise
registered for the conference.
· Registration fees are reduced for
youth delegates and chaperones.
Chaperone discount does not apply
m city elected or administrative
officials.
· Parents or guardians may be
required to sign a liability waiver
for youth delegates engaging in
specific gmup activities.
Registration F~ includes
· Admission to all conference sessions
and activities
· Most meals are provided
Regiatr~tlon Fee does not include
· Hotel, transportation, Lake
Superior Moonlight Cruise, and
some meals
3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
B!
Register online anytime:
www. lmnc.org
m
Mail completed
registration form to:
League of Minnesota Cities
Finance Dept. AC
145 University Ave. West
St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Fax completed
registration form to:
Rebecca Erickson
at (651) 281-1296
Conference Location:
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN
55802-2698. Phone: (800) 628-8385.
Special Needs:
· If you have special dietary needs (vegetarian, kosher, etc.), please attach a
written description to the Registration Form.
If you or your guest are disabled and r~luire special services or transportation,
please attach a written description to the l~gisttation Form.
To City Staff and Elected Officials:
lfyou are a staffor dected official of a city, you must register as a Delegate rather
than attend as a spouse, family member, or guest.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Cancellation/Substitution Policy:
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute.
lfyou cannot send a substitute, a cancellation fee ($75fbr Full Conference or
$50fbr One-Day) will be applied if written cancellation is fluxed, e-mailed or
postmarked by 4:30 p.m., June 1, 2001. Cancellations not accepted by phone.
We regret that no refunds will be made after June l, 2001. if your registration
was paid, LMC will refund the balance. If your registration was not paid yet,
LMC will bill your city for the balance due. Fax cancellation notice to Rebecca
Erick~n at (651) 281-1296, e-mail to rerickso@lmnc, org, or mail to: League
of Minnesota Cities, Attn: Rebecca Etickeon, 145 University Avenue West,
St. Paul, MN 55103-2044.
IHOUSING INFORMATION
RESERVE YOUR HOUSING ONLINE ANYTIME: WWW. LMNC.ORG I
2001 League of Minnesota Cities Annuat Conference
How to reserve your housing
· All hotel reservations must be made using the
form below and submitted to the Duluth
Convention and Visitors Bureau by online at
.... Imnc. org or by fax or mail. No telephone
ruerrations will be accepted.
· Reservations must be guaranteed by providing a
deposit of one night's rental with a major credit
card.
· An acknowledgment will be sent to the individual
requesting the room(s); confirmation will follow
from the hotel.
Housing deadlines
· Reservations must be received by May 15,
2001. After this date, reservations may be made
directly with the hotel of your choice.
· Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-
served basis based on the send date (online and
fax) or on the postmark (mail) date of your
housing request. Priority for reservations with the
same send/postmark date will be determined by a
random drawing.
Housing changes/cancellations
· All changes and cancellations must be handled
through the Housing Bureau by calling 1-800-
438-5884, ext. 109, by May 15, 2001. After this
date, all housing changes and cancellations must
be made direcdy with the hotel.
· aune 19-22, 2001 · Duluth, Minnesota
Hotel Information and Rates
Rate~ lifted here do not include an additional 13% lodging tax per room per night.
Rate~ listed may be higher with two or more people per room.
Best Western ESgewater--Bestfir Families
$72 standard room
$82 lake view balcony mom and suite
Comfort Suites---Cared Park
$114 city view suite
$124 lake view suite
Hampton Inn--Canal Park
$114 city view suite
$124 lake view suite
Hawthorn Suites--Canal Park
$94 studio suite
$100 studio king
$110 one-bedroom king
$154 whirlpool king
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites~On the Slo~'alk
$84 standard room
$109 suite
Inn on Lake Superior--Canal Park
$80 standard room
Radia$on Hotel Harborview--On the Skywalk
$84 standard room
Mail or fax this
completed form
by May 15,2001 to:
Duluth Convention
and Visitors Bureau
LMC Annual Conference
Housing
Endion Station
100 Lake Place Drive
Duluth, MN 55802-2326
Fax: (218) 722-1322
Special housing
request:
If you have special needs,
please attach a written
description to this housing
form, e.g., wheelchair
accessible room, etc.
Retain a copy of this
form for your records.
City or organization
Addreu
City State Zip
Work phone ( ) Home phone ( )
Room Reservation Information:
1~_ J th~icz of h~teA fnnn ~ li~ ~. If all d~ee choic~ a~ ~t available, anottm ~ul ~1l I~ ~tlecud y~r ~
lsc 2nd:
3rd: Total amber of rooms aeeded~
Room type Smoking Aniva] Departure
*~,r ke/m~ Name(s) of person(s) staying in room(s) (circa o~v) date date
YorN
YorN
YorN
*Rovm Ope--indicate a letter based on the follow/ng; not all types available at all hotds:
A = I bed, I peraon; B - I bed, 2 people; C = 2 bed~, 2 people;, D = 2 beds, 3 people; E = 2 beds, 4 people
Hotel Reservation Deposit:
Reservutlons must be guaranteed by providing · deposit equal to one night's Io,l~n$ ~ room.
Credit card company
Card number Expiration date
The LMC Housing Bureau it authorized to use the above card m guarantee ray hotel reservatiom reserved by
I undentand that the tint night's rental udll he billed through this card iflfkil to shout up Jbr my auigned housing on the
confirmed date, unica I cancel my reserva~iom udth the hotel prior to 4:00 p. nt on the day of arrivaL
Cardhoider signature Date