INFORMATION #4 09-09-1996League of Minnesota Cities
Cities prorno~ng excellence
INFORMATION
145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Phone: (612) 281-1200 · (800) 925-1122
Fax: (612) 281-1299 o TDD (612) 281-1290
August 26, 1996
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Mayors, Managers, Administrators, Clerks
Councilmembers cio City Clerk
James F. Miller, Executive Director(~
League of Minnesota Cities 1996 Regional Meetings
Again this year the League of Minnesota Cities will hold twelve regional meetings to
bring city officials from throughout Minnesota together. At these meetings current policy
issues will be considered, as well as practical questions concerning the problems you
face. We cordially invite you to attend a regional meeting and to join in our discussions.
This year, the League's regional meetings are scheduled in Dalton, Fosston, Roseau,
Emily, Virginia, Askov, Renville, Upsala, Watertown, Heron Lake, Pine Island, and New
UIm. You may receive an invitation from more than one host city, depending upon your
location. Please feel free to choose the one which best fits your schedule.
The afternoon program will begin at 2:00 p.m. and cover important topics such as how
claims against cities are handled, new League services such as our Web Site, the
Ambassador's Program, the 4M fund and the new 4M Plus Fund, and an explanation of
how the sales tax affects cities. Again this year we will have the "around the table"
discussions with cities citing their latest accomplishments.
The social hour is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. The
evening program will include a video presentation dealing with the rights of way issue,
and a multi-media presentation on conflicts of interest.
I hope you will be able to join us at one of our regional meetings. If you plan to attend,
please RSVP the city contact person identified on the attached regional meeting
schedule to make your reservations. Come for the afternoon, the evening, or both. I
look forward to meeting you there.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
League of Minnes~es
145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Phone: (612) 281-1200 ° (800) 925-1122
Fax: (612) 281-1299 ° TDD (612) 281-1290
2:00-2:30 p.m.
2:30-3:00 p.m.
3:00-3:15 p.m.
3:15- 4:00 p.m.
4:00-5:00 p.m.
5:00-6:00 p.m.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
7:00-7:15 p.m.
7:15-8:30 p.m.
8:30-9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
1996 REGIONAL MEETING PROGRAM
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
"I'M GOING TO SUE YOU" How claims against cities are handled
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Staff
WHAT'S NEW. How the League's Home Page, Ambassadors Program, Investment
Programs (the 4M Fund' and the new 4M Plus Fund) and other new League services will
benefit your city.
League of Minnesota Cities Staff
Break
WHAT'S DUE. ARE WE PAYING TOO MUCH? An explanation of the sales tax on cities with
an emphasis on what purchases are exempt.
Minnesota State Department of Revenue Staff
AROUND THE TABLE. Each city presents its latest accomplishments
Tom Thelen, Field Representative, League of Minnesota Cities
SOCIAL HOUR & OPPORTUNITY TO QUESTION THE AFTERNOON PRESENTERS AND
TO INTERACT WITH OFFICIALS FROM OTHER CITIES.
Dinner
EVENING PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
Jim Miller, Executive Director, League of Minnesota Cities
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REMARKS
WELCOME
Host City Mayor
LOCAL CONTROL. View the video on whether cities will retain control over their rights of
way. Will property tax reform diminish the ability of cities to provide services? Tips for
bringing the impact on cities of these and other MINNESOTA ELECTION 96 ISSUES to the
attention of national and state candidates.
Gary Carlson, Director, Intergovernmental Relations
Sharon Klumpp, Associate Executive Director, League of
Minnesota Cities
OFFICIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. VVhat kinds of business transactions between a
councilmember and the city are legal, illegal or unwise.
Adjourn
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Phone: (612) 281-1200 ° (800) 925-1122
Fax: (612) 281-1299 · TDD (612) 281-1290
DATE
September 24
September 25
September 26
October 1
October 2
October 3
1996 REGIONAL MEETINGS
CITY
Dalton
LOCATION/CONTACT, PERSON
Community Center
114 West Main Street
Dalton, MN 56324
. Dennis Mosher, City Administrator
PHONE: 218/589-8701
Fosston
The Stadium
104 South Amber Avenue
Fosston, MN 56542
Chuck Lucken, Clerk-Treasurer
PHONE: 218/435-1959
Roseau
Golf Course Club House
100 2nd Avenue NE
Roseau, MN 56751
Leland Lunos, Clerk-Treasurer
PHONE: 218/463-1542
Emily
City Hall/Community Center
2nd & Lake Streets
Emily, MN 56447
Julie Frank, City Clerk
PHONE: 218/763-2480
Virginia
Coates Plaza Hotel
502 Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
Gary Picek, Deputy City Clerk
PHONE: 218/741-3890 OR
Susan Pikula at 218/741-0581
Askov
Askov Community Center
6369 Kobmagergade (Merchants Street)
Askov, MN 55704
Aria Budd, City Clerk
PHONE: 320/838-3616
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
October 15
October 16
October 17
October 22
October 23
October 24
Renville
Upsala
Watertown
Heron Lake
Pine Island
New UIm
Renville Community Center
221 North Main
Renville, MN 56284
Duane Hebert, City Administrator
PHONE: 320/329-8366
Upsala Recreation Center
Upsala, MN 56384
Lynn Fabro, Clerk-Treasurer
PHONE: 320/573-2710
City Hall/Community Center
309 Lewis Avenue South
Watertown, MN 55388
Mike Ericson, City Administrator
PHONE: 612/955-2681 or METRO 446-1711
Heron Lake Area Community Center
312 10th Street
Heron Lake, MN 56137
Judy Haberman, Clerk-Treasurer
PHONE: 507/793-2826
American Legion Post #184
108 1st Avenue SE
Pine Island, MN 55963
Elmer Brocker, Clerk-Administrator
PHONE: 507/356-4591
New Ulm Country Club
I Golf Drive
New Ulm, MN 56073
Diane Hempel
PHONE: 507/359-8233