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ANNUAL LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Special Focus Programs
<br /> BUILDING AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
<br /> COMMUNITY CHARACTER PLANNING: Keys to Smart Growth
<br /> ursday, March 29, St. Cloud Holiday Inn Wednesday, May 2, St. Paul, Earle Brown Center
<br /> –vednesday, April 25, St. Paul, Earle Brown Center 9:00 AM -4:30 PM (final check-in: 8:30 AM)
<br /> 9:00 aM-4:30 PM(final check-in: 8:30 AM)
<br /> This workshop focuses on what makes up community character This workshop recognizes that controlling man's impacts on the
<br /> natural and built environments is in the best interests of any
<br /> and practical ways to enhance it. This is advanced planning
<br /> which gets to the heart and fabric of the community and provides community whether viewed politically,economically or socially.
<br /> a framework for you to create outstanding places to live,to play Attendees will learn how the elements of the local comprehensive
<br /> and to work. Elected officials have found this program to be plan are the keys to Smart Growth.
<br /> especially valuable.In this workshop you will learn how to:
<br /> The workshop will cover subjects valuable to planners,elected
<br /> • Identify and define the important characteristics of your officials,city administrators,and others charged with leading their
<br /> community communities into the future:
<br /> •S Turn natural assets into community treasures
<br /> •3 Use neighborhoods,business districts,streets,parks and Community vision and the importance of planning
<br /> even highways as character building elements. • Smart Growth: recognition and implementation
<br /> ❖ Use character zoning and performance standards to turn Environmental planning and environmental compliance
<br /> your community plan into reality. ❖ National,state and local environmental laws,regulations and
<br /> ❖ Help your citizens discover how they can enhance their ordinances
<br /> community's vitality ❖ Practical tools for preserving and enhancing community
<br /> Think big but move ahead with realistic steps identity
<br /> Includes"nuts and bolts"presentations on such topics as cultural ❖ Strategies for evaluating and protecting Minnesota's natural
<br /> resources,the lifestyle impact of changing demographics and areas
<br /> specific zoning tools,plus small group sessions designed to help FACULTY– Hannah Dunevitz, Plant Ecologist/Botanist; Minne-
<br /> you apply what you've learned to hypothetical(and your own!) sota Department of Natural Resources;Gunnar Isberg,Gunnar
<br /> -'tuations. Join us for a workshop designed to be a thought-
<br /> ` ovoking,useful and fun learning experience! Isberg&Associates,Planning Consultant;for mer City Council
<br /> member,Planning Commission member,and Planning Director;
<br /> FACULTY–Mark Grimes, Planning and Development Director, Ken Nimmer,Owner, IMPACT Planning
<br /> City of Golden Valley;Gunnar Isberg, Gunnar Isberg&Associ-
<br /> ates,Planning Consultant;former Councilmember,Planning
<br /> Commission Member and Planning Director; Dick Krier, Planning ® 9 9 -�•
<br /> and Zoning Administrator,City of Minnetonka Beach;Carol BATHE fi , �,
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<br /> Spearman,Senior Program Manager, Blandin Foundation,Grand - r I ( ,.-. , ■
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<br /> If your community's future could involve boundary adjustmennor any reason,this special workshop is for you Here's your chance
<br /> to gain an understanding of potential issues and the im ;venous approaches.Learn the process involved once a decision is
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<br /> made to move forward.Topics include: { �
<br /> + Boundary adjustment as a component of your overall plan,u_:erstanding the context
<br /> `• Reasons to consider boundary adjustments
<br /> 's -Issues which need to be addressed—effect on tt •• i�. s ation,image,identity,governance,fiscal matters,growth
<br /> management
<br /> o The horror stories—whathappensiftheseareKofa. ��,�E
<br /> �• Brief summary of the law r ed �is �)t` • •f�i�; ••'fin recent and potential changes
<br /> • Options:incorporation,detachments,annexation b • it■ r, oint agreement,ordinance
<br /> • Ways in which communities have successfully addressedthe issues,(with practical,real life examples of agreements,financial
<br /> settlements,ordinances)
<br /> The process:using mediation or arbitration
<br /> FACULTY-Dean Johnson, Planning Consultant, Resource Strategies,Inc.;
<br /> Christine Scotillo, Executive Director for Municipal Boundary Adjustment,Minnesota Planning
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