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LGA REFORM DISCUSSION <br />THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 <br />1. Introductions <br />2. Why Were You Invited? <br />a. Inner ring & Older metro City needs are not being recognized in the <br />current formula, <br />b. Now is the opportune time to make changes, <br />c. Achieving reform will require extra effort <br />d. Your city may benefit from changes we're exploring <br />e. Extra effort requires added investment of time and money <br />3. Significant Steps <br />a. Document the "Why" "Fully Developed Metro Suburbs" needs must be <br />addressed, <br />b. Demonstrate "How" the formula can be `Tweeked" to achieve desired <br />results without creating losers, <br />c. Create Awareness & Understanding <br />i. Key Legislators <br />ii. Other City Constituencies <br />iii. Administration <br />d. Introduce and Secure Passage of implementing legislation <br />4. Examples of Initial "Why" Materials <br />5. Support Requested <br />6. Next Steps <br />7. Wrap Up. <br />INVITED CITIES <br />Little Canada Hanover Robbinsdale <br />Vadnais Heights Jordan Rockford <br />Belle Plaine Maple Plain St. Bonifacius <br />Carver Mayer Stillwater <br />Columbia Heights Norwood Young Duluth <br />Fridley America St. Cloud <br />CURRENT PARTICIPANTS <br />North Metro Mayors Association <br />Metro Cities <br />Minneapolis <br />St. Paul <br />AFSCME <br />Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association <br />2 <br />