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MnAPA Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association ,{4�cK Sti.eet levisiteb: 1Jokkskop Visit three suburban communities that have enhanced or created downtown areas in ways that encourage mixed uses, pedestrian-friendly spaces, and higher density development. Is it New Urbanist, or just new and urban? You decide. Guided by local planners, tour the exciting new developments in Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park, and gain an understanding of what makes a downtown work and how to make it happen. 5:30—7:00 p.m. Planner's Happy Hour at the hotel 7:00—9:00 p.m. Dinner, Discussion, & Awards Join your colleagues for dinner and a chance to hear from Dean Barkley, Director of the Office of Strategic and Long Range Planning (Minnesota Planning), and (hopefully) Governor Jesse Ventura on the future for land use planning in Minnesota. The Governor has signed on as a supporter of smart growth,but what does that really mean for the State? In addition,MnAPA's annual awards will be presented to planners and planning projects of exceptional merit. Friday September 31 7:30 a.m.—12:00 noon Registration Exhibit Area Open 7:30-8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:45—10:00 a.m. Morning Session I 1 eetiK y SK►wivat "loot kit jloKKisy Costsussioios Three seasoned citizen planners will focus on conflict resolution techniques for those late night public hearings. Do you have trouble working with the local governing body or adjacent township?Are you struggling with how to face your neighbors, friends and business associates at those confrontational public hearings?Do you have a commissioner that is out of control?Come listen to the techniques that have helped these veterans cope and survive. Both Planning Commissioners and staff will find beneficial information at this session. Bring along your favorite war story and get feedback from the panel of experts and the audience. Carla Heyl, City of Eagan Planning Commission Chair and Legal Council for the League of Minnesota Cities Peter Jacobson,City of Minnetrista Planning Commissioner Franklin Denn,Chair,Monticello Township Planning Commission 1lisioNiKe Ck6tt6hoog4 Chattanooga has experienced a turnaround in fortune recently, due in part to an extensive visioning process that involved all aspects of the community. Here is your chance examine the evolution and implementation of the highly-regarded Chattanooga community visioning process. You will see images of the waterfront, downtown, and neighborhood planning and • design projects which have grown out of this comprehensive and inclusive citizen participation process. Ernie Diedrich, Ph.D. is Professor of Economics at Saint John's University and Director of the Environmental Studies Program. W.Arthur Mehrhoff, Ph.D.is Professor in the Center for Community Studies at Saint Cloud State University and Community Relations Coordinator for the Minnesota Design Team.