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03. Alec Hanson - MLCT Convention Presentationt�tI LLAWA Vr %J111V a WlY UP &ALISftLL ?Oi f T0: FAX UMBER: 0-7 - - NUMBER OF PAGES' 5 (INCLUDING TRANSMITTAL) L'I c.z Jv t1.vy7:6a +Avu 4111 kL'nVV& VC Vld1&J i'. 41dY Vr ANLIDrLLL fjG MontanaofCities andTowns P.O. r Memorandum To: Kalispell City Council From: Alec Hansen !Date: July 22, 1996 Subject: Suggested Agenda Outline.. 1 "6 Annual Conference 1� 1.' Keynote Address Don Borut, Executive Director National League of Cities 0•(-5 Municipal Taxes and Revenues Senator John Harp Representative Jim Elliott Dennis Burr, Executive Director Montana Taxpayers Assoc. Utility Deregulation Mick Robinson, Director Montana Department of Revenue 11:00 Bob Gannon, President Montana Power Company John Etchart, Chairman Northwest Power Council Representative of the Electric Cooperatives Member of the Public Service Commission v• •�..r OV YYY I V) KA can n;a League ©f Cities and Towns P.0, Box 1704 Helena, Montana S%24 12:00 Luncheon Address Governor Marc Racicot 1:30 2:30 Municipal Insurance Authority Annual Business Meeting Risk Management Presentation 3;ds Open 6;00 President's Reception, Banquet and Dance General Session 0-day, October II II Reports of Committees 9;30 Effective Communications Strategies John Lawton, City Manager Great Falls Don Borut, Executive Director National League of Cities Mayor Mike Kaddas, Missoula Jim Hulden, Political Consultant Portland, Oregon . v , i..: . W +t , ., v+•+.+ I "I., ,.+y i+&nVV& V/' V111&0 " 1.111 Vr rMLLULLL ' U 4 i'lonta-ria L ague of Cities and Terns P.O. Box 1704 Holena. Mtitt m 59624 Grants, Loans and Financial Assistance Newell Anderson, Administrator Local Government Services Div. Tony Prim, State Director Economic Development Admin. Steve Browning, Chairman Montana Co+t munity Foundation Open Luncheon Address 1 1:30 V.S. Senator Max Baucus 1:30 Democratic and Republican Platforms Representative John Mercer Senator Mike Halligan Shot Gun Sessions 2:30 SmaiI group discussions on budggeeting, investments, personnel administration, %k maWement, community development, police and fire service and other topical issues. 3:15 Montana League of Cities and Towns Annual Business Meeting and FJection of Officers �. i Li �'U . t • jn.+. rnVX lilt UrftVUL VP V11 LED t,ILY Vf hhLlbrL'LL ?Ub Montana Lea cue of Cities and Towns P.A. Box 1704 Helena, Montana 59624 Spedal Guests Congressional Candidates Bill Yeliowtai4 and Rick Hill Gubernatorial Candidate Chet Blaylock U.S. Senate Candidate Lt. Governor Dennis Rehberg Other Possible Agenda Items Report from the Montana Department of Transportation Federal, State and Local Environmental Regulations Community Develo rr:ent Strategies for Small owns Debate on the Water Quality Initiative Congressional Report We can present more information by usiq concurrent sessions. This arrangement allows the delegates to chose the Issues that are most Important to their city or town, while making room for additional speakers. This tentative agenda and list of workshop topics Is based on discussions with League members in recent months about the Issues that are on the minds of municipal leaders. It is not final, and 1 would hope that members of the Kalispell City Council would have suggestions on topics that would give this conference a distinct local touch. MONIANit LIAGU[ OF (JI'll,.S ANI) '1OWNS A O. Box I704 Hrlrna, I f 59624 July 18, I996 Debbie Gifford, City Clerk City of Kalispell 312 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59903 Dear Debbie: I would be pleased to meet with the members of the Kalispell City Council on August 12 to discuss the arrangements for the 1996 annual meeting of the League of Cities and Towns. I appreciate the council's cooperation and expect that we can work together to put on a very informative and entertaining conference. We ask the host city to make the following arrangements: I. The Golf Tournaments for the clerks on Tuesday and the general membership on Wednesday . It is difficult to set aside specific blocks of tee times for the Wednesday players because of different travel schedules, and we ask the local course to be as flexible as possible. I will buy the prizes at the Buffalo Hills Pro Shop and take care of the scoring and other arrangements. 2. The Prayer Breakfast. We ask the host city to arrange for a religious or inspirational speaker and a choir or other musical entertainment. The people who attend the conference represent a broad range of denominations and we are looking for speakers who can talk on general themes related to Christian ethics and government service. 3. The Presidents Reception and Annual Banquet These events will be combined for the first time this year, and we are hoping to work with the city to arrange a banquet speaker and a dance band. In the past, many of the delegates left Friday afternoon and were not able to attend the banquet. We are hoping that the new schedule will assure full participation in this major social event, and our intent is to provide a good meal and a full evening of quality entertainment. 4. The Spouses Program. We ask the host city to put together a program for the spouses of delegates on Thursday and Friday. The program usually includes tours of museums, mansions, art galleries, historical sites and other local attractions. About 30 people participate in this program, which is intended to showcase the local community. The host city should arrange for one lunch for this group at a local restaurant. I would also like to work with the city council on the agenda for the business meetings. This year, Don Borut, Executive Director of the National League of Cities, has agreed to be the keynote speaker. He intends to spend several days in Kalispell and will be available to participate in other workshops and seminars. This is an election year, and we should make room on the agenda for the candidates for Governor, Congress and the U.S. Senate. There is considerable interest in the deregulation of the electrical power and natural gas industries and the consequences for cities and towns. Other possible agenda MON1'ANA O C MITI.S AN1) TOWNS P. 0. Box 1704 11derza, MT 59624 topics include public works financing, economic and community development, municipal tax and revenue systems, effective communications and lobbying techniques, environmental regulation, risk management and a broad range of other issues that are currently challenging cities and towns of all sizes across Montana. A large block of the agenda will be taken up by political candidates and the business of adopting the L.eague's 1997 Legislative package, but I would like to have the help of your council to arrange workshops and seminars that will give delegates pertinent information on topical issues that they can take home and put to work in their cities and towns. If it is appropriate, we would also like to arrange tours and discussions of the operations of the City of Kalispell to give delegates a better understanding of how a sewage treatment plant, planning office, tax increment district or other facilities and programs are operated in a first-class city. Kalispell is a very attractive convention site. I expect that we will have very good attendance, and I am committed to working with the council and city staff to assure that the 1996 annual meeting meets or exceeds the standards that have been established at recent League conferences. I am looking forward to meeting with the council on August I2, and expect that you will contact me regarding the most convenient time. Thank you for arranging this meeting. Best wishes, Alec Hansen Executive Director Kalispell's "To Do" List for League Convention July 29, 1996 1. Tee times - Clerks on Tuesday, others on Wednesday (30-40 tee times) - let golf course know that $200-$250 will be spend on prizes from their shop {Bob, Debbie, maybe Dale Haarr} 2. Don Borut, Executive Director of the National League of Cities and Towns will be the key note speaker on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. - he will need a ride from the airport 3. Get freebies and giveaways 4. Spouse's Program for Thursday and Friday (include 1 lunch) {Kathy} 5. Entertainment for President's Reception and Annual Banquet - dinner music and dance band and work with League on arranging a banquet speaker {Debbie} 6. Decorations for dinner {Kathy} 7. Kalispell needs to provide the League with a typewriter for typing. name plates and have easy access to a photocopying machine. 8. The Prayer Breakfast. Kalispell will arrange for a religious or inspirational speaker and a choir or other musical entertainment. Speakers need to talk on general themes related to Christian ethics and government service. {Mayor Rauthe} 9. Work with City Council on the agenda for the business meetings. {Alec Hansen and Kalispell City Council Members} The Spouse's Program is arranged by Kalispell, including things to see/do, arranging giveaways/freebies, luncheon, and transportation. Billings had their own bus they used. The spouses are usually older women. (10-15) Possible Spouse's activities: a. Conrad Mansion b. Woodland Park C. Luncheon at Cavanaugh's in Atrium Restaurant d. Bronze Studio Tour e. Big Mountain Gondola Ride f. Luncheon at Bojangles (at Gateway West Mall) Lyn Redfield, Conrad Mansion ask for discounted tours for spouses Julie Stevens, Kalispell Center Mall ask for arranging fashion show and gift packets of giveaways, discounts, coupons, etc. Lisa Jones, Flathead Arts Council, 862-2072 ask for set up and cost of tour of bronze studio and others for spouses ANACONDA -DEER LODGE COUNTY Courthouse - 800 South Main - Anaconda, Montana 59711 .;• •:• Telephone (406) 563-8421 July 31, 1996 AU�a 2199� Mr. Alec Hansen, Executive Director Montana League of Cities & Towns P.O. Box 1704 Helena, MT 59624 Dear Alec: As discussed on the phone, please schedule a 30-40 minute presentation for the Governor's Blue Ribbon Telecommunication Task Force for the annual convention. Please get back to me as soon as possible on the date and time that you are able to schedule this presentation. Thank you. Si cerel Chery y Chief xecutive g'r CSB:cg cc Keith Colbo, Governor's Task Force Director J-