Association of Minnesota Counties’
2012 Local Government Legislative Conference
March 21-22, 2012
Crowne Plaza, St. Paul - Riverfront

Tentative Agenda

Wednesday, March 21 

7:30- 9:30 A.M.              NORTHERN LAND USE/CONSERVATION NATURAL RESOURCE
                                     JOINT MEETING

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.     REGISTRATION
                                     PLATINUM AMCAM VENDOR FAIR

8:00 - 9:45 A.M.             EXTENSION COMMITTEE

8:00 - 9:45 A.M.             AG & RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 

8:30 - 9:30 A.M.             INDIAN AFFAIRS TASK FORCE

10:00 - 11:45 A.M.          AMC POLICY COMMITTEES

·        Environment & Natural Resources

·        General Government

·        Health & Human Services 

·        Public Safety 

·        Transportation

11:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.    MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS (MAPCED)

12:00 - 1:00 P.M.            4H AWARDS LUNCHEON

1:00 - 3:00 P.M.              AMC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

1:15 - 2:45 P.M.              LEGISLATIVE ‘HOT TOPIC’ WORKSHOP I

·      “ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION (ACO)"
         Presenter: Jennifer DeCubellis, Hennepin County

Hennepin County’s integrated health care delivery network is designed to serve the unique needs of one of the most challenging and costly segments of the county’s safety net population. By integrating medical, behavioral health, and human services in a patient-centered model of care, the project seeks to improve health outcomes dramatically and lower the total cost of providing care and services to this population.
In this session, you will hear the various systems and how they have been brought together to improve health and reduce costs.

1:15 - 3:00 P.M.              Regional Rail Authority Board Meeting

1:15 - 5:00 P.M.              MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS (MACA) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

1:15 - 5:30 P.M.              ‘TRANSIT VISION’ BUS TOUR

This “On the Road” educational coach bus tour specifically designed for County Commissioners will feature several metro area transit projects, from operating lines to drawing board proposals. (See tentative schedule)

·         Gain a back-room view of the restoration work at the historic Union Depot in St. Paul.

·         Witness station construction along the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit route.

·         Visit Target Field and learn about the new multi-modal transit hub, The Interchange.

·         Step aboard the Northstar Commuter Rail, and ride the Hiawatha LRT. 

·         Enjoy a rare look inside the LRT maintenance facility. You might get a look under the hood of LRT vehicle.

All along the tour, hear from fellow commissioners on how county leadership is making these projects happen.

Advanced Sign-Up Required! First come, first served. Only 40 spaces available and you must be  registered for the conference.

Please provide your name and email address when you sign-up for the transit tour.

2:45 – 3:00 P.M.             BREAK

3:15 - 4:45 P.M.             LEGISLATIVE ‘HOT TOPIC’ WORKSHOP II 
          

·      "LEGISLATIVE PROCESS 101"
Presenters: AMC Intergovernmental Services Staff

5:00 - 7:00 P.M.              LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

                                      Hors d’oeuvres will be served, but dinner is “on your own.”
 

7:00 - 8:30 P.M.              WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT NETWORKING FORUM
 

Thursday, March 22

7:00 A.M.                      REGISTRATION OPEN

7:30 A.M.                      JOINT ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST

7:55 A.M.                      CONFERENCE WELCOME

8:00 A.M.                      REMARKS FROM GOV. MARK DAYTON

8:10 A.M.                      LEADERSHIP PANEL ON THE 2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

·         Panelists: Sen. David Senjem, Senate Majority Leader

·         Rep. Paul Thissen, House Minority Leader

·         Rep. Larry Howes, House Capital Investment Committee Chair

·         Sen. Tom Bakk, Senate Minority Leader

Hear insights from legislative and administration leaders on the top issues facing cities, counties, school districts, and townships.

9:15 A.M.                       INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATION BREAKOUT SESSIONS  

                                                   ·         AMC Breakout Topic: "OVERVIEW OF CURRENT POLICY COMMITTEE & LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING COUNTIES"
                                                              Presenters: AMC Intergovernmental Services Staff

11:45 A.M.                     LUNCHEON PROGRAM

·         “Planning for Tax Reform” with MN Department of Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans

1:00 - 4:30 P.M.              SHUTTLES TO THE CAPITOL

 Make plans to meet with your legislators at the Capitol! Shuttles will run continuously between the hotel and the Capitol during this time. We encourage members to make plans to meet with legislators at the Capitol with other elected officials and staff from your local area!