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Annual Planning Institutes A N N U A L P L A N N I N G I N S T I T U T E S
<br /> PROGRAM AGENDA FOR ALL SITES
<br /> This Institute is dedicated to planning commissioners and elected 8:30 a.m. Registration
<br /> officials--those who participate in countless meetings for little
<br /> j or no pay, seeking to make far-reaching recommendations or deci- 9:00 INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING
<br /> i sions about the environment in which they live.
<br /> Why Plan? Elements of a Comprehensive Plan, Legal
<br /> 'r A committee of local officials has planned this program especially Aspects of Planning
<br /> -J for those new to land use planning responsibilities or interested
<br /> in a review of fundamentals. It is "tailor-made" for the lay per- 9:55 Refreshment Break
<br /> •a son who would like to make certain that his/her contribution to
<br /> solving land use problems is as informed and effective as possi- 10:10 BASIC PLANNING TOOLS--PART I: ZONING, 'vARIANCES,
<br /> ble. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
<br /> Definitions, Rationale, Uses, Myths/Misconceptions,
<br /> If you have questions about duties and procedures, the meaning How-Tos, Non-Conforming Uses
<br /> ? and application of such terms as PUD and conditional use permit,
<br /> y� ways to work effectively with others in the planning process. . . "ZONING CASE STUDIES: HYPOTHETICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING"
<br /> If you would like to improve your skills in making zoning deci- Participants are placed into small groups in which
<br /> ` sions or evaluating subdivision proposals they work on rural or urban zoning issues based on
<br /> actual situations and timely concerns such as manu-
<br /> Then this Institute is for you. Register today! factured housing or condo conversions.
<br /> PROGRAM FEATURES 12:00 noon LUNCH/Guest Speaker (held jointly with MPA Land
<br /> • An integrated, intensive learning experience en- Use Planning Workshop)
<br /> # abling participants to apply what is learned to 1:30 p.m. BASIC PLANNING TOOLS--PART II: SUBDIVISION REGULA-
<br /> specific situations TION
<br /> • Informational presentations combined with work- Definition, Rationale, Uses, Content, Procedures,
<br /> shops and simulations Recent Legislative Changes, Design Standards,
<br /> Financial Guarantees, Special Provisions
<br /> An accomplished faculty with extensive back- ..-
<br /> grounds in both planning and instruction kcrk;:?,:.,.•.x. .
<br /> "EVALUATING A SUBDIVISION PROPOSAL: A SIMULATION"
<br /> • A packet of handy reference materials designed
<br /> to make your job easier Participants work in small groups to evaluate a
<br /> developer's subdivision plan using the standard
<br /> WHO SHOULD ATTEND planning tools--the comprehensive plan, ordinances,
<br /> aerial and soil maps.
<br /> Intended primarily for members of planning commissions, boards of
<br /> adjustments/appeals and governing bodies in Minnesota cities, 3:45 THE ROLE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIONER, THE ELECTED
<br /> counties and townships. Also valuable for members of other ad- OFFICIAL, STAFF AND THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT/APPEALS
<br /> 3 visory commissions, housing and redevelopment authorities, and IN THE PLANNING PROCESS
<br /> staff without degrees in planning.
<br /> Responsibilities of each group; procedures; tips on
<br /> INSTITUTE CO-SPONSORS conducting effective meetings and public hearings
<br /> •i Government Training Service League of Minnesota Cities 4:30 ADJOURN
<br /> American Planning Association, Minnesota Association of
<br /> Minnesota Chapter Townships`
<br /> i FACULTY DRAWN FROM: F..;"_• ;,: .:
<br /> Association of Metropolitan Minnesota Planning Association
<br /> Municipalities IAN TRA UAIR BALL, Planner and Attorney, Rasmussen & Ball; JOHN
<br /> Intergovernmental Affairs HOEFT, Attorney, Metropolitan Council; GUNNAR ISBERG, President,
<br /> Association of Minnesota Division, State Planning Agency Gunnar Isberg R Associates, Council Member, City of Northfield;
<br /> Counties GEORGE MARKS, Council Member, City of St. Anthony; ROGER WILLIAMS,
<br /> Humphrey Institute of Public Assistant Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Division, State
<br /> Affairs Planning Agency, Chair, New Brighton Planning Commission
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