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"Minnesota Cities: Building for the Future" is the theme of the 1985 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference, June 11.14. Headquarters for the event is the Radisson St. Paul. General sessions will feature distinguished speakers such as Henry Cisneros, mayor of San Antonio. Topics of interest to all sizes of cities have been scheduled through- out the three and a half days. City officials will find the conference to be an'exceptional opportunity to learn what they need to know about a variety of timely issues. Special sessions will summarize results of recent legislative action regarding local govern- ment aid, property tax reform, industrial and mortgage revenue bonds, and discuss implications for local govern- ment. Those wishing assistance in implementing various mandates from previous legislative sessions can attend programs on comparable worth, employee right to know, and handicapped access. Tracks on economic development, emergency manage- Pr0g1r Schedule Tuesday, June 11 5:00 p,m, Registration opens 7:00 P,m, Special Kick -Off Program 9:00 p m. Welcoming Reception Wednesday, June 12 9:00 a.m. 10:30 p.m. Opening Session Concwrent Workshops (Choose, one) • Economic Development — Coordinat- ing/Financing • Comparable Worth • Joint Powers Agreements • Emergency Management — Public Policy/Planting 12:30 P.M. Exhibitors Lunch 2:00p.m. Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) • Economic Development — City and Developer Perspectives • Handicapped Access (ends A 3:30 P.M.) • Legislative Update — Overview • Emergency Management — Case Studies • City Exchange (small group discus - sans on specialized topics) Evening City Night ment, and solid and hazardous waste allow participants to cover a subject in more depth or choose to focus on one particular aspect. "How To Be An Effective Council Member" is a sequence of sessions looking at personal effectiveness, group effectiveness, and the council-man- ager form of government. "City Exchange" will again give city officials an opportu- nity to discuss specialized topics in small groups. in addition, representatives from various agencies will be on hand throughout the conference to answer your questions. St. Paul in June is a showcase for fun and recreation and a variety of events will be available for delegates and families alike. "City Night" will feature entertainment at the magnificent Ordway Theater for starters. From the Tuesday evening kickoff to the Friday finale brunch, the conference experience will be packed full of important information, interesting people, and inspirational ideas. Join us to gain a solid foundation for building your city's future. ■ Thursday, June 13 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) • How To Be An Effective Council Member — Personal Effectiveness • Local Government Aid • Employee Right to Know • Sold Waste Technology and Design 10:30 am. Concurrent Workshops ;Choose one) • How To Be An Effective Council Mem- ber — Group Effectiveness • Follow-up to the Latimer Commission • Legislative Update — Industrial and Mortgage Revenue Bonds • Recyclin- 12:00 p.m. Mayors 1+.ssociation Lunch 1:45 p.m. Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) • The City Manager Form of Government • Property Tax Reform • Workers' Compensation • Hazardous Waste 4:00 p.m. league Annual Meeting Evening League Banquet �liday, June 14 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) • Downtown Promotion • Liability — Surviral Tips for the City Official o Creative Approaches to Storntwaier Management • Strategic Planning 11:30p,m. Finale Brunch April 1985