The ‘Complete Streets’ Approach
Many Minnesota cities have abandoned the car-centric street policies of the past and opted instead for “Complete Streets,” a philosophy that looks at the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and neighborhoods when designing or overhauling roads. Some have expanded the Complete Streets philosophy to include environmental considerations in street designs.
Data Practices and Records Management for City Clerks
June 25—Two Harbors
These half-day workshops will provide an in-depth look at what cities need to do to meet state data requirements. The League is partnering with MCFOA to bring these workshops to MCFOA regional trainings.
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2015 Annual Conference
June 24-26—Duluth
It all adds up at the 2015 LMC Annual Conference in Duluth! Three keynote speakers will engage and inspire, you'll have the opportunity to meet and connect with hundreds of city colleagues from around the state. Plus, explore Duluth during the pre-conference mobile session and a planned evening in Canal Park.
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Clerks' Orientation Conference
June 24-26—Duluth
Find out about Open Meeting Law, data practices, legal compliance issues, and more at this three-day conference held concurrently with the annual conference in Duluth. In addition to finding about fundamentals you'll need as a city clerk, you'll have the opportunity to attend annual conference concurrent and keynote sessions.
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City HR Actions Lookup Tool
Looking for bright ideas on HR-related matters? Use the City HR Actions Lookup tool to find examples and get ideas from cities across the state. The League’s newest lookup tool includes over 1,100 examples of what cities have done in the area of HR. Categories include combining positions, eliminating positions, changing policies that affect staff, early retirement, making changes to employee benefits, and more.
Sign Up Now for LMC Policy Committees
There is still a little time to sign up for one of the League's four policy committees. Join over 150 city officials this summer to shape policies the League will use to guide its legislative efforts at the Capitol in 2016. The deadline to sign up is June 1!
The Benefits of Hiring Veterans
Although cities must comply with strict state laws governing employment of veterans, the extra work to do that could pay off. The current issue of Minnesota Cities magazine discusses the benefits of such hires, including the discipline, leadership, and maturity that come with experience in the military.
2015 LMC Annual Conference
Connect with hundreds of your city colleagues at the 2015 Annual Conference, June 24-26 in Duluth!
Register for MN Women in City Government Annual Meeting
Minnesota Women in City Government (MWCG) will have its Annual Meeting and Leadership Awards presentation on June 24 during LMC's Annual Conference in Duluth. Registration is $10.
Another Training Opportunity for New City Leaders
Are you a new city clerk—or have you never attended the Clerks' Orientation Conference? This three-day conference can give you tools for your city!
Bits & Briefs
Learn about online safety training, the #13percent discussion, roadkill compost, and more inside the latest issue of Minnesota Cities magazine.
New Term Series Open Now!
Need a place to park your tax receipts? The 4M Fund is offering three new term series!
New: Guide to Campaign Signs
For cities with primaries, election season is already underway. Learn the rules for where and when campaign signs can be posted in this brief memo.
How long has retiring Jim Miller served as executive director of the League of Minnesota Cities?
Skip to ResultsHow long has retiring Jim Miller served as executive director of the League of Minnesota Cities?
- 14 years
- 17 years
- 22 years
- 25 years
22 years—read more about Jim’s career at LMC in the latest issue of Minnesota Cities Magazine. If you’d like to wish Jim well in his retirement, stop by LMC’s booth at the 2015 Annual Conference in Duluth to leave him a note!
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