Cities Make Environmental Strides
Many cities are taking huge steps toward greater sustainability, thanks to GreenStep Cities—a public-private partnership involving eight organizations, including the League. GreenStep provides participating cities with information and how-to’s. Since its inception four years ago, 69 cities have joined and reported 1,600 projects. The Star Tribune highlighted the program in a recent article.
2014 Fireground Safety—10 Frequent Mistakes, 10 Best Practices with Dr. Richard Gasaway(September, various dates and locations)
Learn how different roles can contribute to improved fireground safety.
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Police Leadership in the New Normal—Part II—with Randy Means(September and October, various dates and locations)
Find out how consistent policies and key principles are necessary for effective police leadership.
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Why Police Reports Are a Big Deal - with Jason Hiveley (October, various dates and locations)
Learn why having the ability to craft a well-written police report is crucial—and get practical tips to help you hone this skill.
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New Cyber Security Resource for Cities
Unfortunately, data security breaches have become a hot topic in the news today. So how can you protect your city and its data?
The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust’s new eRisk Hub can assist members in the prevention of network, cyber, and privacy losses—and provide support in the timely reporting and recovery of losses if an incident does occur.
How Well Do You Know the OSA?
The Minnesota Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is a key player in the state’s oversight of cities and other local governments. But what exactly does the OSA do? We talked to State Auditor Rebecca Otto to get the inside scoop. Learn about the OSA divisions, OSA Statements of Position, the Small City and Town Accounting Software (CTAS), and more!
LMCIT Annual Report Outlines New Coverages and More
New coverages, new safety programs, a $10 million dollar dividend, and more! LMCIT is constantly adjusting coverages and evaluating resources to help manage risk for member cities. Find out what happened last year in the newly released 2013 LMCIT Annual Report.
Why Police Reports Are a Big Deal
Learn practical tips and simple strategies for writing quality police reports.
Revised Property Tax Materials Available
League-published guides to property tax statements, dates for city budgets, and state homeowner property tax relief programs have been updated to reflect changes made during the 2014 legislative session.
How to Inspect Traffic Signs to Meet Retroreflectivity Requirements
What can your city do to ensure your sign inspectors are trained properly to assess retroreflectivity levels?
New Memo Explains City Fire Department Operations
Residents in communities throughout Minnesota benefit from the services provided by fire departments. Learn about different types of fire department management and the particular liability issues they face in the latest LMC Insurance Trust memo.
2014 Directory of Minnesota City Officials
Get the most comprehensive source of information on all 853 cities in Minnesota—available now!
Broadband Grant Events Continue
The Office of Broadband Development is going on tour this summer to provide education and gather feedback on the new Border-to-Border Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. The meetings will provide an opportunity for cities and the public to learn more about available broadband funding and to provide feedback.
