The SEMLM is pleased to open registration for its Conference-in-a-Day on April 29, 2015. Our host city is Kasson, and the location is Events by Saker.

Use both of the registration forms at the left to sign up for the two components: the daytime conference sessions (with lunch and snack included), and the evening speakers and dinner. Each component has its own registration form to keep it clear which parts you plan to attend. Of course, the smart thing to do is to attend both! We have made it possible for you to do just that by having it all in one day, at one facility, and right here in SE MN.

Who should plan to attend?

There are a variety of topics covered in TEN sessions during the day, and THREE more great evening presentations.

Please send your city’s elected officials, top staff (administrators, clerks), public works directors, economic development staff and EDA members, planning staff, and anyone else you know would have interest in the attached lists of sessions and presentations. There is no limit on how many people can attend from each city.

What are the topics?

Daytime:

Sharing Services Across Jurisdictions, Gary Weiers, David Drown Associates

Getting the most out of Public Involvement Efforts, Angie Bersaw, Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Designing Sustainable and Inclusive Splashpads, Ron Romens, Commercial Recreation Specialists

All About Roundabouts, Tom Fidler and Joe Palen, Stantec

MPCA Renovation and Demolition Rule, Erik Sundbo, Wenck Assoc.

GASB 68: Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions, Jason Boynton, Dan Macintosh, Smith Schafer

Pavement Maintenance: Keeping the Water Out, Kurt Nelson, Unique Paving Materials

Project Funding Solutions, George Tourville & Dan Ehrke, SEH

Regional Transportation Collaboration, Craig Britton, Widseth Smith Nolting

Land Use/Planning Implications for Micro-Breweries/Tap Rooms, Molly Patterson-Lundgren, WSB Associates

Evening:

Journey 2 Growth – Heather Holmes, Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.

SE MN Together – Natalie Siderius and Sheila Kiscaden, Consultants Collaborative

Regional Marketing Campaign – Chris Giesen, Community and Economic Development Assoc.

The Marketplace -

Eleven professional organizations are joining us to share their expertise with your city in the Marketplace. The Marketplace will be open from 9:30 am until 9:00 pm. There will be multiple opportunities during the day and evening for you to speak directly with the experts about your city’s needs and projects. The Marketplace is also where you can visit with presenters from throughout the day to learn more about the topics they covered, and about the products or services best suited to your community.

When do we eat?

You won’t go hungry! The daytime registration includes an on-site lunch buffet at noon, an afternoon snack, and coffee throughout the day. The evening registration includes another dinner buffet at 6:30 pm with a choice of two entrees, all the trimmings, and coffee. Sodas will also be available for purchase throughout the day.

The SEMLM knows city folks work hard and need refreshment. Between the daytime sessions and the evening dinner event, you’ll want to enjoy the cash bar for sodas and other adult beverages. There will be plenty of time for more visits in the Marketplace from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Visiting and networking with other city folks is always one of the features of a SEMLM event, and you will get that, too.