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<br />. LMC League of Minnesota Cities <br /> 145 University Avenue West. st. Paul. MN 55103-2044 <br /> (651) 281-1200' (800) 925-11Z' <br /> L~uc of Minnesota Cillc& Fax: (651) 281-1299 . TDO: (651) 281-1290 <br /> C;lh~5 p1'fJmoiing excellence www.lmnc,org <br /> ~_._..- <br /> Novcmher 17, 2006 <br /> rkar city official: <br /> 'yO our role as a leader means you arc often responsible for making tough decisions on a range of <br /> topics--including land use, Balancing short-teml conflicts against the long-teml health and <br /> vision for your community can otten lead to controversy that is difficult to navigate. <br /> The program for the League's 2007 Ll~adership Confcrence for Expericnced Officials will <br /> bring together leading legal and planning professionals to help you 1cam more about the policy. <br /> d('cision-making, and politics that often come \vith land use issues. <br /> During this conference you'll dig into the issues surrounding local land use.'{ou \vill: <br />. -Explore how to demystify the comprehensive planning process and huild civic <br /> engagement. <br /> - Discover \vhen your .loo is to act like a judge and 'v"hen you need to serve as <br /> lawn13ker. <br /> - Get real-life Minnesota scenarios-from cities big and small--to help you identify <br /> some of thl' pitfalls and positives in Ianel use politics. <br />~ . Meet the League's team of experienced lanel use attorneys---your go-to guys to heip <br />..\:: .'. your city avoid missteps ancllawsuits by orienting you to the legalities surrounding <br />'-.J -...~ ]a nd LIse, <br /> Please take a moment to re'vicw the enclosed brochure and make a point to share it with the rest <br /> of your council. \Vc look f()[\varc! to secmg you at this Leadership Conference in Januarv. and to <br /> providing you with the land use know-hov,! to make the long-ternl vision for your city a reality, <br /> Sincerely, <br /> /) ~ /1 ~.JA) <br /> ~/o~ <br /> i / <br /> L./ <br /> hmesl-", MilicI' <br /> Executive Director <br />. <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATlVE ACTION EMPLOYEP. <br />