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I I : tI I 3490 Lexington Avenue North League of Minnesota Cities St. Paul, MN 55126-8044 I I May 18, 1995 ';/4 I Dear Chief Appointed Official: I Elected officials have a difficult job to do. Increasingly, they find themselves in the midst of controversial issues--issues on which they as individual council members may find it difficult to agree. Yet, their effectiveness as council members means that they must find ways to I make decisions that get them beyond gridlock. Beyond Council Gridlock: Working Toward Consensus, the second offering of our new I LMC Leadership Institute program, is one you'll want to bring to the attention of your elected officials. More than ever, council members must be aware of the changes that are occurring constantly in their environment. And they must develop and continuously improve I - the skills needed to resolve differences and build consensus on important community issues. This pre-conference seminar is designed to meet those objectives. I Beyond Council Gridlock: Working Toward Consensus begins with a videotape created by Lyle Sumek, especially for the LMC Leadership Institute. In it, he will explore emerging political realities destined to profoundly affect how city councils approach major decisions for I their communities. This presentation sets the stage for considering how councils can work toward consensus. Dr. Andrea Molberg will lead this lively session that will help elected officials develop conflict resolution skills and give them an opportunity to learn and practice I consensus-building techniques. Finally, veteran city elected officials will share tools for achieving consensus that have worked successfully in their communities. I Encourage your elected members to join us for Beyond Council Gridlock: Working Toward Consensus on Tuesday, June 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. This new Leadership Institute program immediately precedes the I LMC Annual Conference making it convenient for elected officials to attend both events. Space is limited, so use the enclosed form to reserve your spot today. I Sincerely, I Sharon G. Klumpp . Associate Executive Director II - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATNE ACTION EMPLOYER - ~-- (6121490-5600 1-800-925.1122 TDD(612)490-9038 Fax (612) 490.0072 --.-.