Cities Encouraged to Pass Transportation Resolution
The League is advocating for new dedicated state funding for city streets, and has created a model resolution that cities can use to support this effort. Cities are encouraged to adopt the resolution as soon as possible and share it with their legislators. The League’s Board of Directors passed a similar resolution, which it will present to legislators, Gov. Dayton, and other stakeholders.
2015 Joint Legislative Conference
March 5—St. Paul
Join hundreds of city, county, school, and township officials to network, collaborate, and bring attention to the legislative priorities of our local Minnesota governments!
Read more and register for this conference
2015 Minnesota Association of Townships Elected Officer Training
March 16—Winona
March 17—Rochester
March 20—Granite Falls
March 24—St. Cloud
March 30—Mahnomen
April 3—Carlton
Did you miss the League’s Newly Elected Leadership Conference in January and February? LMC members now have the opportunity to attend this crash course in governing offered by the Minnesota Association of Townships.
Read more about and register for this year's training
2015 Safety & Loss Control Workshops
March 25—Mahnomen
March 26—Alexandria
April 1—Morton
April 2—North Mankato
April 7—St. Cloud
April 14—Rochester
April 16—Brooklyn Park
April 21—St. Paul
April 23—Cohasset
Sessions are available for a whole cross-section of city staff that will keep you up to date on the latest in your industry, as well as help keep you safe and mitigate risk on the job.
Read more about and register for this year's training
City HR Actions Lookup Tool
Looking for bright ideas on HR-related matters? Use the City HR Actions Lookup tool to find examples and get ideas from cities across the state. The League’s newest lookup tool includes over 1,100 examples of what cities have done in the area of HR. Categories include combining positions, eliminating positions, changing policies that affect staff, early retirement, making changes to employee benefits, and more.
Bill Calls for True Early Voting System
Minnesota had no-excuse absentee voting for the first time in 2014, but now legislators are seeking a true early voting system. SF 414 would establish early voting 15 days prior to Election Day through 5 p.m. on the third day before the election. The League encourages cities to support this legislation.
Nominate Your City or Official for a 2015 League Award
The League each year honors the special achievements of cities and city leaders. Entries are now being accepted for the City of Excellence Awards, C.C. Ludwig Awards, and Leadership Awards. The deadline to enter is May 1.
Get Tips & Tricks for Managing Risk
Join us in one of nine locations around Minnesota this March and April!
New! Apply for the Sustainable City Award
A new award to be given at the 2015 Annual Conference will recognize a GreenStep City for a project or program that has helped the city achieve its sustainability goals.
2015 Joint Legislative Conference
Join hundreds of city, county, school, and township officials in St. Paul this March to bring attention to legislative priorities of our local Minnesota governments.
Planning Ahead for Successful Engineering Projects
The city of Thief River Falls recently completed work on an east-west corridor and river crossing envisioned for the first time over 60 years ago. Read about how the city's long-term planning resulted in an elegant yet complex project that meets the needs of today's traffic loads and existing city infrastructure.
Another Training Opportunity for New City Leaders
Join us with our friends at the Minnesota Association of Townships for a crash course in governing your city!
Railroads and Cities
New laws can help your city improve disaster response readiness in the case of a rail-related emergency. Learn more about these new laws as well as perennial rail topics such as sound ordinances, crossing safety, and special assessments in this updated memo.
What is your city doing to enhance quality of life & city services?
Skip to ResultsWhat is your city doing to enhance quality of life & city services?
- We have a great program that has helped us fill a need among residents.
- We’ve taken a creative approach to delivering a city service.
- We’ve made a smart partnership that helps us be more efficient.
- A new project has improved our parks and recreation offerings.
Every day, city officials throughout Minnesota do outstanding work that promotes quality of life in our communities! Nominate your city’s accomplishments—large or small—for a City of Excellence Award by May 1.
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