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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.d. National League of Cities Conference - City of Rosemount InvolvementCITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 1992 AGENDA ITEM: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES/ AGENDA SECTION: CITY OF ROSEMOUNT INVOLVEMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD'S REPORT PREPARED BY: SHEILA KLASSEN AGENDj lus # 30 ATTACHMENTS: MEMO, NLC MATRIX, APPRO, BY: GROWTH MANAGEMENT FORUM HANDOUT U On November 6, 1992, Bill Barnes of the NLC asked me to moderate a conference session called "Regional Collaboration on Economic Development" to be held on December 1 at 10:45 a.m. However, due to the late nature of his call and realizing the pre -registration rates were no longer available, I have arranged to have Steve Jilk fill in for me. My name will probably appear on the NLC conference agenda because of a printing deadline, but I did want.to insure Rosemount's role in this session. The attachments will further expound on this opportunity. RECOMMENDED ACTION: NONE I COUNCIL ACTION: November 13, 1992 To: Mayor McMenomy, Councilmembers Staats, Wippermann From: Councilmember Klassen Re: National League of Cities moderator request On November 6, 1992, I received a call from Mr. Bill ] NLC asking if I could moderate one of the upcoming s Regional Collaboration on Economic Development. He chose my name from a letter I wrote to the NLC in Jai year requesting information on inter -governmental cc economic growth in a cooperative rather than compel with our neighboring communitites. As he mentione( question- will be covering these very things. I mentioned to Mr. Barnes that I would be honored to session. however, recognizing he c -C led at nuc h -a late tapparently, this session was overlooked during the p rest of the Conference) and the cost breaks for early r past, I suggested that should I not be able to attend o administrator would be able to fill the slot. This was both Mr. Barnes and Mr. Jilk. I have recently confirm NLC that Steve ]ilk will be the moderator in place of r. -I would like to impress upon you the importance of tb only does it give the City of Rosemount national recogi taking an active role in these very informative and wi conferences, it also stresses the importance of neighbc communities cooperating with one another for the eco; the entire region and that this necessity is being felt o basis. Please remember that Rosemount, along with F, Lakeville, has already begun a dialogue with our neig communities, including the County, School District anc we hosted the first Growth Management Forum on Au That first Forum was very well attended and received representatives of the various entities and they also it additional Forums should be held in the future cover! issues of growth management. The organizers of the be meeting this month to determine the next step. Tl; and rhes of the sions on Mentioned he [ary of this peration -and ive relation the session in oderate this of the tion had eeable to with the offer. Not tion for [-attended ►mic good of a national rmington and iboring State, when rust 9, 1992. by the dicated that g the various irst forum will theme of that first Forum was "THINK REGIONALLY, ACT LOCALLY' to me that the NLC session is sending that same messali and it seems It is also interesting to note that the State of Minnesota. is recognizing the importance of cooperative development through the Star City program by expanding it to include Star Clusters and Star County. The attachments to this memo will give you some add information on the NLC session. If you have any ques call me at 423-4391, or I will be happy to address yot the upcoming Council meeting. Thank you. tional ions, please r questions at cft HOW NEIGHBORHOODS MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES: NON-SOCIAL SERVICE MECHANISMS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES Community groups and neighborhood asso- ciations are often underutilized resources. This workshop will provide information on how local elected officials can empower community groups and neighborhood asso- ciations to provide services and resources and become effective advocates for fami- lies. VIOLENT CRIME: HOW SOME COMMUNTI ES ARE TACKLING THE PROBLEM The level of violence experienced in many communities has reached beyond its rela- tionship to the drug trade. In all too many instances, 'violence for the sake of vio- lence" has become the norm. Why? The WHO WILL PAI'? AN OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL HEALTH CARE OPTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS The debate over who will pay for the neces- sary changes to the nation's ailing health care system continues. It is clear that with- out substantial changes the enormous bur- den in terms of cost and human angst will surely worsen Small cities, as small employers, will continue to be unable to provide for workers the types of coverage available to large employers. Moreover, as small employers, are forced to drop cover- ages all together, the large employers will carry more of a burden of subsidizing those employers that cannot do it themselves. Municipalities are more than employers; they are fiercely aware that the jobs of the future will be those created by small busi- nesses. Congress continues to debate the issue of cost and changes, but there is little talk about where the financing will come from. This important workshop will deal THE BASICS OF TODAY'S FAMILIES: HOW THEY ARE vide the key to economic opportunity in your city or town. CHANGING, WHAT THEY NEED, AIULT 4 RISDICTIONAL AND HOW MUNICIPAL NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CAN RESPOND This workshop will discuss new strategies RE�TTALIZATION PROGRAMS that are increasing the likelihood of family Deteriorating neighborhoods can only be success. Learn how to define families by unproved when three vital forces join functions, not by structure. Learn how a together-- residents, business owners and municipal role as catalyst and collaborator city officials. This workshop will provide can lead to constructive problem -solving innovative examples of neighborhood rev prevention that involves the community as talization which include multi -service deliv a whole. Learn how neighborhoods and ery systems, community collaboration and communities contribute to strengthening small business development. A discussion families. All participants will receive a of how to finance these ventures will also be included. SPECIAL WORKSHOPS copy of the new NUC reporton family friendly neighborhoods, prepared under the direction of the NLC Advisory Counc REGIONAL COLLABORATION SUPREME COURT UPDATE mg sure that today's children have the best education possible. They lead and inspire ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT When do land use regulations result in an EDUCATION IS EVERYBODY'S It seems your city cannot achieve its eco- impermissible taking of property for which the municipality must compensate the IN' BUSINESS: CITIES ROLES Il` nomic goals all by itself. The complexity landowner. Whatlimitations does the EDUCATION and pace of economic change have increased the opportunities and pressures Constitution impose on municipal parade Local governments are key players in mak for inter -local cooperation for economic � permitting schemes. Must municipalhaz- coin lexh of the issue is one reason it is so p ty wi with these issues. mg sure that today's children have the best education possible. They lead and inspire development. This workshop will show - ardous waste sites accept and treat waste generated outside the municipality? For difficult to find the answers. We do know that drug and alcohol abuse, poverty, poor EMPOWERING YOUR CITY'S their communities, share facilities and case places that have seized the opportuni- ty. Discussion will focus on lessons that the answer to these and other legal issues education lack of hoe racism despair are hope, � p RESIDENTS AND RESOURCES resources, support school initiatives and crime -free learning environments, establish can be learned and applied to other locali- of importance to municipalities, join State and Local Legal Center Chief Counsel, all part of the complex nature of violence. We know that it has affected every aspect of TO MAKE YOUR CO3L17UN I ES collaborative health, nutrition, and ties, including yours! Richard Ruda, during his review of community life including health care, edu- cation, economic development. How to WORK The residents of your city can and should preschool programs. In this workshop, learn the roles you can play to support edu, USING CRA TO MEET YOUR Supreme Court cases argued during the 1992 term. stop it? How to prevent it? We are begin- be one of your most powerful resources. ' cation in your home town. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ning to learn and share by listening and More and more, local residents are becom- NEEDS NUCLEAR WASTE doing. Many communities have fought backing involved in efforts to improve the quali- UNDERSTANDING THE The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is TRANSPORTATION: IMPACT ON - -hard and -have in successfutinroads. - - _ tyof Hfe-intheir neighborhood artd m their---- --UALITYSCHOOLS = - - - apowerful resoureethat can be usedto---- CITIES -- - -- Through this workshop, municipal officials city. This workshop will present successful ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT leverage investment in small and minority This session will include a discussion of 'll 1` I d h d d 4 and innovative methods in which local gov- businesses and downtown revitalization as isten, earn an return one an o i ernments are mobilizing their local resi- METHODS FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN ON DIVERSITY This workshop will consist of information sharing of successful programs nationwide, both community-based and government supported that help educate children on defining and coping with diversity. The panel will include experts on the local and national level, who work directly with par- ents, teachers, and children -oriented pro- grams to develop and implement diversity programs and strategies. dents as resources to make their communities work ESTABLISHING GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND POLICE How can your police department better meet the needs of your community neigh- borhoods? What is the community's role in helping? How can the police and communi- ty forge dynamic relations? This workshop will offer practical examples of how several communities have been effective in helping EQUATION: A PRIMER FOR ELECTED LEADERS Everyone knows that quality schools are important. How can and do they translate into an economic development asset or lia- bility? This session will examine how local elected officials can make the connection between quality schools and economic development and will showcase examples of communities that have successfully mas- tered this strategy. well as its traditional use as a housing tool. pubhc safety, equipment and training Learn how to define an economic develop- issues surrounding the transportation t- ment investment strategy that you can sell nuclear write..te will it is made t to your banking community. �•••d���� � � made available to cities the proposed routes, and a discus - THROW AWAY THE CRYSTAL sion of recent fresh fuel spills. BALL; CREATING A REALISTIC VISION FOR YOUR CITY'S FUTURE Local elected officials are called upon to lead their communities into the future. Do you know where you are going? Where your community wants to go? This session will show you how to begin to define a THE CASE FOR. REGIONALIZING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT® These specially prepared sessions will pre- sent indepth case studies of three regional municipal solid waste management sys- tems. The purpose of these special sessions is to nmvide attendees witb an nnderstnnd-