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Mark Your Calendars!! <br /> THESE DATES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO — <br /> . 8-f.-8fl88 -, <br /> 88 88 Fill i , . ;r. <br /> i - 1 • :mot <br /> 2004 LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS <br /> FOR LOCAL GOVERMENT OFFICIALS—Appointed, Elected, Staff <br /> Site Planning Basics for Non-Design Professionals <br /> $125/person ($80 for Training Network Members) <br /> September 22, 2004 - 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM <br /> Continuing Education & Conference Center (1820 Buford Avenue - 651-624-3275) <br /> U of M, St. Paul Campus <br /> Many staff planners and appointed citizen planners are called upon to review site plans and render opinions about <br /> their adequacy&consistency with local codes and ordinances. In many cases,these planners have little if any design <br /> background and lack the knowledge and skills to effectively conduct this important work. This course is designed to <br /> help close that gap! Participants will: <br /> +t Learn the fundamentals of site analysis&site planning through simplified,illustrative graphics <br /> w Apply these basic elements in an easy to follow,step-by-step review of a number of different projects <br /> : Be guided through a model checklist for subdivision&site plan review <br /> 1, Become familiar with the effects that ordinances&regulations have on the site planning process&gain insight into <br /> some of the unintended results <br /> • Take away several practical tools for use long after the course is over <br /> Local Government #101 <br /> $50/person ($40 for Training Network members) <br /> July 7, 2004 - 8:30 AM- 12:00 NOON (onsite check in time- 8:00 AM) <br /> Lithe Falls Initiative Foundation Conference Room <br /> 404 First Street SE, Little Falls, MN (320-632-92551 <br /> January 26, 2005 -1:00 PM- 5:00 PM (onsite check in time- 12:30 PMI <br /> Continuing Education & Conference Center (1820 Buford Avenue - 651-624-3275) <br /> U of M, St. Paul Campus <br /> Confusion and misunderstandings about the different levels of local government are very common—even among <br /> those who serve in one of them! Whether you are an elected official,staff member or interested citizen,this workshop <br /> will help you see how each fits into the big picture. Learn about the services provided,structures,roles,responsibilities, <br /> mandates and funding for cities,counties,townships&regional governments. Discover the commonalties and <br /> differences between those jurisdictions;the interrelationships and challenges. Explore the realities of local government <br /> today with two experts who have diverse experience. Leave with answers to your questions and a handy resource <br /> booklet for future reference. <br /> Y yowr cowafy of c14' a ,neinbez rig? <br /> The GTS Training Network provides a year-long series of timely and relevant workshops for its <br /> Government members. The programs open to all;discounts and additional benefits available to Member <br /> Training Cities and Counties-including discounts on Land Use planning programs. Upcoming <br /> Services <br /> programs include: <br /> JULY 21: Leading in Difficult Political Environments <br /> SEPT.15: Accomplishing Your Agenda <br /> OCT.7: Negotiating Without Alienating <br /> Training OCT.28: The How Tos of Customer-Focused Service <br /> NOV.10: Effective Communication in the Workplace <br /> I etvvork Full program descriptions and registration form are available at www.mngts.org. <br /> For more information contact Lynn Gavin at GTS-651.222.7409 ext.203 or Igavin@mngts.org <br />