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YOU+FRESH IDEAS <br />LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES <br />It all 9addsupl <br />JUNE 24-26 - DULUTH <br />DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER <br />PRE -CONFERENCE EVENTS <br />Tuesday, June 23, 2-5 p.m. <br />Wednesday, June 24, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. <br />ADVANCED TRAINING WORKSHOP <br />FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS <br />Build on knowledge gained at LMC's 2015 <br />Leadership Conference for Newly Elected <br />Officials—discover the risks and loss drivers <br />for cities, learn the basics of municipal <br />engineering, and explore hoer to navigate <br />the legal implications of real-life situations. <br />Finally, boost your skills to become a more <br />persuasive communicator, find out how critical <br />League resources can help you be an effective <br />leader, and continue building your network of <br />supportive colleagues. <br />Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. <br />MOBILE SESSION: ST. LOUIS RIVER <br />CORRIDOR VISION FOR THE FUTURE <br />In 2009, Mayor Don Ness organized the St. Louis <br />River Corridor Summit, bringing together 70 <br />stakeholders to develop a comprehensive vision <br />for the St. Louis River corrldor. Learn about <br />plans, to turn this scenic area into an outdoor <br />adventure destination that will benefit residents, <br />draw more visitors, and bring millions of dollars <br />into Duluth's economy. <br />Wednesday, June 24,1:30-2-.45 p.m. <br />SPECIAL INTEREST <br />ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS <br />Connect with experts and colleagues around <br />timely topics and share your thoughts <br />on important issues affecting Minnesota <br />communities. <br />CONFERENCE OVERVIEW <br />TUESDAY, JUNE 23 <br />2-5 p.m. <br />Advanced TralnIng for <br />Newly Elected officials <br />WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 <br />8 a.m,-7:30 P.M. <br />Registration Open <br />9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. <br />Advanced Training for <br />Newly Elected Officials <br />10 a.m.-1:30 p.m, <br />Mobile Session <br />1:30-2:45 p.m. <br />Special Interest <br />Roundtable Discussions <br />3-4 p.m. <br />Conference Welcome <br />and Opening Ceremony <br />4-5 p.m. <br />2015 Legislative Recap <br />and Policy Preview <br />5-7 p.m. <br />Welcoming Reception <br />THURSDAY, JUNE 25 <br />7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. <br />Registration Open <br />9-10:15 a.m. <br />Keynote Speaker <br />Steve Gross <br />10:15-10:45 a.m. <br />Networking Break <br />10:45-11:45 a.m. <br />Concurrent Sessions fit <br />12-1:30 p.m, <br />Awards Luncheon <br />and Annual Meeting <br />1:30-7:30 p.m. <br />Exhibit Hall Open <br />1:30-2:30 p.m. <br />Dessert In Exhibit Hall <br />2:30-3:30 p.m. <br />Concurrent Sessions 02 <br />3:45-4:30 p.m. <br />Concurrent Sessions #3 <br />4:30-7:30 p.m. <br />Exhibit Hall Event <br />7:30 p.m. <br />Evening In Canal Park <br />FRIDAY, JUNE 26 <br />7 a.m.-12 p.m. <br />Registration Open <br />8-9:30 a.m. <br />Delegate Brea Mast <br />and GreenStep Cities <br />Celebration <br />9:45-11 a.m. <br />Concurrent Sessions 04 <br />11:15 a.m.-1. p.m. <br />Luncheon with Keynote <br />Speaker Hannah Ubl <br />SESSION TRACKS THURSDAY, JUNE 25 + FRIDAY, JUNE 26 <br />This year's program features more than 25 concurrent sessions on <br />numerous topics described In the seven broad categories below, For detailed <br />Information on the Concurrent sessions visit www.Imc.org1AC15Sessions <br />PLANNING + COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />Many of Minnesota's roads and bridges will be more than 50 years <br />old by 2025—well past their lifespan—and Minnesota projects more <br />than $10 billion in drinking water and sewer infrastructure needs <br />over the next 20 years. In addition, the workforce housing shortage In greater <br />Minnesota is preventing many cities from adding newjobs. These sessions explore <br />more sustainable ways to approach planning and community developmentto <br />promote strong communities. Key topics: <br />• Planning for expensive. complex engineering projects <br />• Infrastructure planning = economic ROI + healthy communities <br />• Leading transportation projects +design build <br />• Housing challenges + opportunities <br />• Thinking like a developer <br />GOVERNING +MANAGING <br />Technology. changing demographics. and evolving legal requirements <br />can make runn!ngyour city challenging. Get tips and techniques for <br />navigating city workforce issues and effectively managing the day-to- <br />day operations for your city—and vote on other topics you'd like to explore during <br />roundtable discussions with your peers! Key topics: <br />• Succession planning <br />• Recruiting and retaining the next generation <br />• Technology equipment + cost-sharing + the Cloud = efficient technology use <br />• Other topics selected on-site by participants <br />