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..'-c ~ w' 2007 LAND USE PLANNING WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS - Appointed, Elected and Staff Sponsored by Govemment Training Services (GTS) Co-sponsored by Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), The Initiative Foundation, League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Association of Minnesota Townships (MA T), Minnesota Chapter of American Planning Association and Minnesota Regional Development Organizations (AfRDO) Each spring, GTS presents a series of Land Use Planning workshops in various Minnesota locations designed especially for citizen planners, and 2007 will be no exception! Sessions provide opportunities for in-depth study of current topics and hands-on applications. Faculty have extensive backgrounds in all aspects of land use planning. The following is a summary of our regular offerings and new workshops. Brochures with complete details and registration forms will be available in late January and posted on our website www.mnats.ora. To receive a copy, call GTS at 651-222-7409 ext. 205 (from metro area) or 800-569-6880 ext. 205 (from Greater Minnesota), or e-mail us at ats~mnats.ora. CORE PROGRAMS YOUR ROLE AS PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER (half-day) For those interested in practical tips that can make the difference between results and regrets in this important position. Leam how to aeate and implement an annual work program, conduct prrxJuctive meetings, work as an effective teiJm with other commission members, facilitate public participation in the planning process. Obtain effective tools including a model planning report and findings of fact, primer on parliamentary procedures. Much more! ~ March 24 (mom) or April 19 (eve) - St. Paul ~ May 23 (aft) - Utile Falls THE BASICS OF PLANNING AND ZONING Designed for those new to land use planning or interested in a review of the fundamentals, this workshop provides participants with an understanding of the nuts & bolts of planning, zoning & su/x:livision reguliltion. Participants leam where they fit into the planning & zoning process, how to maximize their impact&. how to conduct public hearings plus lots of other basics! ~ April 11 or June 6 - St. Paul ~ April 14 - Utile Falls BEYOND THE BASICS OF PLANNING AND ZONING Participants leam about preparing and using planning tools to deal with a wide variety of development problems, plus obtain an in-depth review of the planning process--from proper legal notice to development of sophisticated findings of fact. It is intended for those with general knowledge of the planning process or who have attended the '777e Basics". ~ April 25 - St. Paul ~ May 2 - Utile Falls ADVANCED ZONING APPUCATIONS This workshop follows the "The Basics" and "Beyond the Basics" and offers a more in depth exploration of IiIOO use issues. Participants leam more about variances, conditional use permits, planned use development ordinances and performance zoning. Emphasis is also given to discuSSion of recent court cases and their implications as well as regulilting challenging uses. ~ May 16 - St. Paul ~ June 13 - Utile Falls SPECIAL FOCUS PROGRAMS SHORELAND MANAGEMENT-THE NEXT STEP Discover the benefits of Minnesota's Alternative Shore/and Management Standards plus new and important ~ principles in ShoreIand management Leam about the flexibility of this approach and become familiar with ~ sample ordinance language. Topics include: open space requirements for shoreIands, when and how to use conservation easements, the need for low impact design principles, case studies and emerging issues. Offered in cooperation with the MN Department of Natural Resources. ~ March 16 - Uttle Falls ~ March 22 - Mankato ~ March 28 - Duluth ~ April 13 - Alexandria