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LMC Annual Conference June 9-12, 1987 Rochester, Minnesota "Visions .for Tomorrow" Thtove who cue about shaping the "% isi(nt, for T omt)rrow" for their city should plan on attending the LMC Annual lonference in Rochester. June Q 12. 1%. 7. Approprutely, thr confer- ence w-ill be one of the first in Roches- ter's new dream building. the Ma%or Civic Center See for yourself wM many have comrnentrd that tins new civic center is more than they miagined %oted faculty Tbr League has noted a roster of Aedr4j nhtA spedws. Artiung them N Layne La/low who wi speak on Fndav after widriy ecitlswrted presen Nita a% at the N atiatd Leeg(nr of C life x co"hTewe and the h&WO sate Storing Inati•ute for City and County Marisgers Program format The Conference Planning Committee has taken great pains in identifying concerns that are of interest to cities of every size. There is something for everyone The program includes "skill sessions" and "issue institutes'' throughout the three -and -a -half days of the zonference. "Skill sessions" are participatory workshops which enable city officials to enhance specific leadership abilities and learn techniques which they can apply back home in their community. Exam- ples include: • Listening for effective leadership • Fostering innovation • Future setting • Teambuilding • Marketing your city (three sessions) • Serving your constituents (two sessions) • Streamlining council meetings "Issue institutes" provide up-to- date information on issues of impor- tance to cities. On the agenda are many topics related to economic development. • Impact of federal tax reform and the new EDA law • What nukes sense for your city • Developing fledgling potential enterprises • Cooperative %ensures • Coniohdated approaches • Legislative, updatt, City of iWs wanting to focus on persomiel concerns can attend 6rssxons such as: • Recrwtutg retauung volunteers • Eirhv warning sign-t of employee dissatistaction • Improving staff morale • Getting employees back to work Smalier city top*-% include: • Ilow, cities have salved ptactttal problems (two seasions) • Iniprovirig the rural econom) Th4Aw interested in prairb-ionalanx city goverrinient can pink from three ae3ra ins • E:rcted clr•k, appoint,, clrrl. adnvistrato, strong rn.yor? • C ourirll-rruinago r • Fvalu.,tir- au city manager of clerk Arid finally, tmwh t(tpa^s curl, as • Reducing your crty's lubilih exposure • Asxet rt tentio,n Short shots New this year will be "short shots." As the name implies, these will be short sessions of an hour each. Short shots are structured discussions on topics of special interest which stress practical experience. Topics include finding new revenue sources, working with unions, wastewater treatment, coping with mandates, preventing sex- ual harassment, planning for and using cable TV, and :n introduction to LMC. This last one should be of special interest to newly elected officials. Special Friday program A delicious finale breakfast will begin at S 30 a.m. Following it will be what many consider the highlight of the conference. Layne Longfellow will offer a presentation *hat is both personally stimulating and professionally enrich- ing. Longfellow is a riveting speaker you can't afford to miss. We saved the best for last. Host city spectaculars Be sure to arrive early on Tuesday, June y, to hear some tales of Lake Wobegon in one of Garrison Keillor's last performances. Then enjoy an unpara!led taste treat as the "Choco- late Fantasy" is recreated under the stars in the breath -taking, glass- onclosed lobby of the rx-w Mayo Civic Center. N)n't plan on going to bed early on %rdnesday. There will be over 'ill rntrrtsuunent events occumng insade the civx center to keep you Grp Thursday evening's entertainment fix -uses on the Wichester Livia- Orches- tra pertornung while you dine at the LMC banquet En%ision Rochester in June Begin your "Vmions for Tomwrow" bN srrtng vourself a. the LMC Cooler- em a tho June From the Tuesday r%entng krkoff through the speeisl fit - dal firult , Ror-Nester has -awet#it�!heir evtnonr Through it al ym ca tttel- vel at the new Mayo Ci* C:~ whr-h will host do pia evert. if yvi cart ahm" the future of yuur cs) . mske plan• toda% •