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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 National Planning Conference 100 _(o AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE : April 23 , 1984 SUBJECT: American Planning Association National Planning Conference, May 5-9, 1984 , Minneapolis - St . Paul EXHIBITS ATTACHED : Conference Announcement and Index RECOMMENDAT ON- ' Authorize attendance of Planning N Director FINANCIAL STA MENT: Approximately $1, 100 . 00 including registration, room, discount airfare, and meals . Sufficient funds are available in the Planning budget . DESCRIPTION: The American Planning Association (APA) National Conference is being held in Minneapolis - St . Paul from May 5-9 , 1984 . The conference offers a number of discussion sessions which' can directly benefit staff and the City in the areas of : - economic development and finance - computers and telecommunications - management and professional skills - transportation - urban design The conference also provides an excellent opportunity for staff to establish a network with other Planning Directors from the Bay Area and the nation, to broaden its experiences and perspectives, and to learn from other ' s successes and failures . With the type and level of development that is anticipated in the Tri-Valley Area, the information and training available at the conference can become valuable assets in planning the City ' s growth and development . In a brief survey, Staff found that other Planning Directors from the Tri-Valley Area will either attend the National Conference or include it in their upcoming budgets and work programs . The conference will last 5 days . Registration cost is $250 . 00, room is $270 . 00 , discount airfare is $340 .00, and meals about $175 . 00 for an overall cost of approximately $1, 100 . 00 . Funds for this conference were included in the Planning budget . It is requested that the City Council authorize Planning Director, Larry Tong to attend the American Planning Association National Conference, May 5-9 , 1984 in Minnepolis St . Paul . w ----------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM NO. S ' COPIES TO: VM Preliminary Program APA National Planning Conference Minneapolis-St. Paul May 5-9, 1984 The American Planning Association and i the American Institute of Certified Planners cordially invite you to join more than 2,:10 planners,planning of- ficials,and citizens in the Twin Cities. \lay 5-9.198.4,for the APA National -_ Planning Conference. The Twin Cities area has a long history - of successful planning at the local, regional,and state levels. This preliminary program contains descriptions of mobile workshops. discussion sessions.APA business / meetings,and special events.Topics and speakers listed in the preliminary pro- gram are subject to change,but the time frame of the program will not change.It should be noted that the preliminary program contains only a portion of the mill entire program. —We look forward to seeing you in the — Twin Cities! I� Computers and rat Telecommunications in Planning The Twin Cities conference will feature a series of theme sessions on computers and telecommunications in planning. More than 20 sessions are planned that will explore computer and and telecom- munications on technology and their im- pact . 1 on planning and urbanization. Topical coverage ranges from the basics I to the state of the art.Sessions are planned relating to computer applica- tions in substantive frastr t areas nsplanning, such as infrastructure,transporntion, and environmental analysis:analytical work such as computer mapping,geo• •. �� processing,and fiscal analysis:and the impact of computers on running a plan- ning office. APA Computer Fair: For information and an application,call border.The 1985 confercncewill be in Computer Fair or write by February 15: Montreal.Thus,special attention has Call for Demonstrations Computer Fair Committee theme paid to deseWing a series of The thane of computerx vtd tel• APA Computer cum- theme sesvio and actives relating to c/o Government Training Service Canadian a:d C—dian-U.S.planning munica6uns in planning will also be ex- 202 yfinnesssta Building I sited in a si•niticantl larger exhibit As indicveJ by the theme of this year's sessions. P t Y g• conference. Computers and Telecom- 46 East Fourth Street program of computer hardware and St.Paul,MN 55101 There will be sessions on such topics as software.This computer fair will have municauum in Planning-are a reality in - 612-222-7.409 Canadian imnttoent in U.S. many planning agencies around the high quality danomtration<,target cx• downtowns,a comparative analysis of hibits to planneri interests,focus on country.A epccial feature of the Cum- metropolitan-regional government, m m ' public domain and commercial soft- puler Fair will be demonstrations of citizen panicpation in Canada,design ware,and provide an opportunity to public agency software programs or DEntre AmisleetWeen review and competitions,films on acid meet wit IT experts. applications. Friends:A Canadian ram,and a numbs ofsessions exploring nized alternative approaches in the two na- The computer(air is being orga If your agency has developed planning. Theme Program tions.Additional activitin see in the and arranged for APA by the Govern- related software,we invite you w moot Training Service,a nonprofit dcmonviratc your program at the This year the national conkrcr,ce take thing,.g stage and include,among other th Minnesota agency. conference. place just south of the Ca adian-U.S. mgs,aspectal art exhibit. 1 Index t® Sessions and Workshops Mobile workshops are indicated by(\IW'), Economic Development 11,Sun.% Metropolitan Council,Sun.3:30 m. P. Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Planning/ 3.30 p.m. Metropolitan Land Planning Act,Sun. g Housing Finance,Wed.9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Biking the Chain of Lakes(NIW),Mon. Growth Management Infrastructure,Mon.3:30 p.m. National Planning.Mon.9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Minneapolis Downtown(\I\\'),Mon. Regions and the New Federalism,Tues. Hennepin County Parks(MW),Wed. Brooklyn Park/Brooklyn Center(MW), 9:00 a.m. Sun.1:30 p.m. Minnesota Jobs Strategy,Sun, State la ning,. 12:30 Ion.3:30 p.m. Twin Cities,Tues.9:00 a.m. Chicago Reform,Sun.3:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Citizen Participation,Tues.11:00 a.m. Planning,Mon.9:00 a.m. International Planning Planning Education Critique of a Plan,Tues.9:00 a.m. Real Estate Feasibility,Mon.1:30 p.m.✓ Emergency Management, Redevelopment Financing Tools(MW), Canadian Investment in U.S.CBDs, Academic Roots,Slon.9:00 a.m. Wed.9:00 a.m. Tues.8:00 a.m. Tues.11:00 a.m. AICP Session,Sun.9:00 a.m. St.Paul Redevelopment(MW),Wed. Canadian Planning,Mon.1:30 p.m. Continuing Education,Mon.9:00 a.m. Computers and 9:00 a.m. Citizen Participation,Mon.3:30 p.m. Telecommunications Stillwater(MW),Sun.10:00 a.m. D'entre Amis,Tues.3:30 p.m. Planning Officials Suburban Strips(MW),Mon.9:30 a.m. Metropolitan Government:Canada and APA Chapters,Wed.9:00 a.m. the U.S.,Wed.9:00 a.m. Capital Investment Analysis,Tues. Energy udgeting,Sun.1:30 p.m. gY Mexico-U.S.Border,Tues.9:00 a.m. Plenary Session,Wed.11:00 a,m. 9:00 a.m. Census Processing,Wed.9:00 a.m. Electric Utility Workshop,Sun. I.aW Reasoning Together,Sun.3:30 p.m. Communication and Urban Structure, 8:30 a.m. Small Towns and Sun.9:00 a.m. Energy Planning 1,Sun.3:30 p.m. Planning and Law 1,Sun.1:30 p.m.' Rural Planning Demographic Analysis,Tues.3:30 p.m. Energy Planning 11,Mon.1:30 p.m. Planning and Law ll,Mon.1:30 P.M. annin g Design and Drafting,Mon.3:30 p.m. Red Wing(MW),Wed.8:00 a.m. Water Resources 1,Sun.3:30 p.m. Economic Analysis,Mon.3:30 p.m. St.Paul Energy ark ht Agricultural Enterprises(M W),Mon. 8Y ( \�.Sun. Water Resources I1,Mon.9:00 a.m. 0 a.m.a.m. Policy, tan.1:30 p.m. Geographic Information System(MW), 1:30 p.m. Water Resources 111,Mon.3:30 p.m. APA 11;3 Mon.2:30 p.m.and Tues.3:30 p.m. Government Mistrust,Tues.8:00 Geoprocessing,Sun.1:30 p.m. Environmental Planning Hazardous Waste istrust,T es,8:00 p.m. Graphics,Tues.11:00 a.m. Management and Infrastructure,Sat.1:30 p.m.- Acid Rain,Tues.7:30 p.m. Professional Skills 8,00 P.M. Land Information(MW),Tues. APA Policy,Wed.9:00 a.m. High-Tech Resources,Mon.9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m.and Wed.9:00 a.m, Groundwater,Tues.9:00 a.m. Agency-Office Libra Planning Education,Tues.3:30 p.m. Nuclear Waste,Mon.1:30 Library,Mon.9:00 a.m. Stillwater Land Records,Sun.3:30 g,Mon. P•m- Choosing Consultants,Sun.1:30 p.m.- ��•Sun.10:00 a.m. Natural Resource Planning,Mon. Recycling(MW),Wed.8:30 a.m. Conflict Resolution,Sun.1:30 p.m.- Transportation 9:00 a.m. Wildlife(MW),Sun.1:30 p.m. Effectiveness,Mon.1:30 p.m: p rtation Personnel Problems,Sun.3:30 p.m. Interactive Management,Sat.1:00 p.m. Planning Office,Mon.9:00 a.m.:; Human Services— Challenges,Tues.9:00 a.m. Lobbying,Sun.9:00 a.m. Current Problems,Wed.9:00 a.m. Telecommunications Needs,Sun. Social Planning egotiation,Sat.1:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. g Traffic Management(MW),Tues. Black Community 1,Mon.1:30 Managing the Office,Mon.1:30 p.m.,a. Transportation Planning,Wed. Y 0 m Model-Netics,Tues.9:00 a.m.•' 8:30 a.m. San a.m. Black Community f Tues.,Sat. a.m. Public Relations,Sat.3:30 p,m. ' I Urban Design,Non. icat ons? Economic Status of Women,Sac. Special Interests,Sat.1:30 p.m.-' Urban Design and Whither Telecommunications?,Sun. 1:30 p.m. Verbal Communications.Tues. g 1:30 p.m. Electronic Cottage, illy,Sun. a.m. 9;00 a.m.and 3:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Housing/Work/Family,Sun.1:30 p.m. 1:00 Skills,Sat. p.m. Economic Development Human Services Planning 1,Tues. Writing Gender Issue,Sun.9:00 a.m. and Finance 9.00 a.m. Legislation,Sun.3:30 p.m. Human Services Planning 11,Wed. Neighborhood Livable Winter City(M1V),Tues. Budgeting,Tues.9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.and 3:00 p.m. Central Rivcrfront(MW),Sun. Single-ParentbfothersandHousing. Development Minneapolis History(.%IW),Sun. 11:00 a.m. Tues.5:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m- Women's Achievement Orientation, Commercial Resitaliration,Mon. Skyways(MW),Mon.1:30 p.m.and Control Data Corp.(Isf\V),Mon. Women's 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Wed.8:00 a.m. 1 Women's Economic Development,Sat. Neighborhood Economy,Mon. Summit Hill and Irvine Park(NIW),Sat. Corporate R Responsibility,Tues. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p m. Public-Private Partnership(MW),Mon: Twin Cities,Sun.9:00 a.m. Downtown Development,Mon. Intergovernmental Relations 9:00 a.m. Urban Design-Economic Development 1:30 p.m. Self-Help,Tues.9:00 a-m. (MW),Wed.1:30 p.m.- Economic Development 1,Sun.'. Intergovernmental Consultation,Tues. St.Paul Neighborhoods(MW),Tues. Waterfront Development(MW),Mon. 9:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. � obi le Workshops Mobile workshops are professionally the Twin Cities and will provide a good The city of Stillwater embodies the spirit guided site inspections of planning background for the mobile workshops. P 1:30-5:30. rb p.m. 8 p and work ethic of the early Minnesota 4.Urban Wildlife Management activities and developments in the Twin Tickets can be purchased at the settlers.It is the state's oldest city nd is Cities area.Thcy give you an opportunity conference on a first-come,first-served ty Study wildlife management in located in the beautiful St.Croix River setting.Visit three in-town wildldl urban to get out of the hotel meeting rooms and basis.Buses will leave on the hour from Valley.Perhaps only in a city such as this refuges-the Minnesota Valley National use the entire region as a planning 1:00-3:00 p.m.on Saturday;from 9:00 could a small group of downtown business Wildlife Refuge(the only national refuge laboratory.In recent years.Mobile a.m.to 2:00 p.m.on Sunday;and from leaders direct an effort to use private Workshops have been among the most 9:00 a.m.to I:00 m..on Monda Each P in an urban setting),the Richardson popular conference features, tour lasts about three hours.No advance funding for developers redevelopment.Local Nature Center in Richfield-and the city of officials and developer will lead you Bloomington,where one-third of the Descriptions and prices of worksho s tickets are required. through sho s,restaurants,and offices in P Price:$3 P entire city has been reserved for open follow.To register for Mobile recently rehabilitated historic buildings. space conservation through its Workshops,circle the appropriate You will have time for lunch on your own comprehensive planning process.You workshop numbers on the Prepaid in Stillwater. will meet with park commissioners and Registration Form on page 15.Attendance Capacity: 125 staff to discuss the impacts of wildlife is limited.Early registration gives you the Saturday, May 5 Price:$10 preserves in urban areas. best chance of obtaining tickets to the Capacity:86 workshops you want to attend.If you 1:30-4:30 p.m, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 m. Y P� Price:$8 chcxnc a workshop that is sold out,you 1.St.Paul's Historic Summit Hill 3.Minneapolis Central Riverfront will receive a refund at the conference. and Irvine Park Development Only registered delegates may purchase This workshop will view one of the finest The central riverfront was the birthplace _ workshop tickets,and only one ticket per collections of Victorian arch itcoure-in the of.Minneapolis and became the home of 1:30-5:00 p.m. !