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GENERAL INFORMATION Government Training Service is pleased to once again offer workshops designed especially for citizen planners, planning staff and students. Sessions provide opportunities for in-depth study of current topics and hands-on application. While many of these pro- ~rams and presenters have been part of our planning curriculum for many years, the content is constantly revised and updated to nsure today's issues are addressed. We are also introducing three new workshops in 2003. PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE •~ Accomplished faculty with extensive backgrounds in both planning and instruction •~ Focus on current issues and timely information •A Practical content designed by a committee of planning experts and local officials • Extensive handouts and reference materials assembled to make your job easier CORE PROGRAMS & SPECIAL FOCUS PROGRAMS Core programs cover basic issues related to all cities, counties and townships regardless of size or location. As they have been designed to build upon each other, participants are encouraged to attend them in sequence. Special Focus Pro- grams cover specific topics of interest to jurisdictions addressing particular situations or issues. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Members of planning commissions, boards of adjustment and appeals, and governing bodies in Minnesota cities, counties and townships. Also valuable for members of other advisory commissions, housing and redevelopment authorities, staff, eat estate professionals, and others working in areas related to specialized workshop topics. Some workshops are targeted to individuals with certain levels of experience/expertise. See individual workshop pages in this catalogue to help you deter- mine which courselsl are best for you! ~1AR x 7 2003 FEES . The following registration fees include handout materials and refreshment breaks. Luncheon meal is included in full-day pro- gramsonly. •- $99/person -The Basics • $125/person -Beyond the Basics, Advanced Zoning, Site Planning, Environmental Planning or Using the AUAR ~ $50/person -Boundary Adjustments, Your Role as Planning Commission Chair orTechnology Tools Full-time students can register for any full-day workshop for $50 or any half-day workshop for $25. REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION Register at least seven days prior to the workshop date using the form in this brochure. Fill out one form per individual. Because registration is limited in most sites, we encourage early registra- tion toguarantee your spot on your preferred date! Fees will be refunded less a $15 service fee if the registration is cancelled four working days before the program. You may substi- tuteanother individual for the same workshop at any time if you find you cannot attend. Should weather for other circumstances beyond our control) necessitate program cancellation or postponement, registrants will be notified via announcements on WCCO-AM radio and other local Minnesota radio stations. QUESTIONS? Carol Schoeneck (program) - cschoeneckQmngts.org 651-222-7409 extension 205 Brian Smith (registration) - brismith@mngts.org 651-222-7409 extension 207 WORKSHOP SITES All workshop sites are accessible to persons with disabilities and have convenient parking for participants. A small sleeping room block has been reserved for the night before the seminar as indicated below. Rooms will be held until three weeks before the workshop date. Participants needing such accommodations should make reservations directly with the hotel. Make sure and mention the "GTS Land Use Planning Workshop" when making reservations to obtain the rates cited below. If you require overnight accommodations in a site where a room block has not been reserved, contact GTS to obtain a list of convenient hotels. i3emiidii Holiday Inn Exp 2422 Ridgeway Avenue 218-751-2487 Sleeping Room Rate: $55+tax /single or double! New Ulm Community Room Family Recreation Cent 122 South Garden Street 507-359-8344 Mankato Mankato National Guard Building Martin Luther King Jr. Drive 507-389-2358 St. Cloud Best Western Kelly Inn Highway 23 & 4"' Ave. S. 320-253-0606 Sleeping Room Rate: $62+tax /single/ or $82+tax /double) University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus Earle Brown Continuing Education Center 1890 Buford Avenue 651-624-3411 Environmental Quality Board Training Room 302 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street 651-296-8253