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Home My WebLink AboutMT League of Cities & TownsJuly 6, 2005 Montana League of Cities and Towns P. O. Box 1704, Helena, MT 59624 (406) 442-8768 Fax (406) 442-9231 JUL ? 2005 CiTY ri,, [ Ai/REL Dear Members, Associates and Friends, The 74m annual conference of Montana League of Cities and Towns will be held September 27-29 at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel here in Helena. Please note that these dates are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Helenk has planned an entertaining social program featuring some of the noted attractions of the Capital City, including a special reception for President Chuck Tooley at the historic Civic Center. The program will be put together from the attached list of speakers, workshops and special programs that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors. The agenda will also offer the traditional programs for Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officers, Public Works Directors and the Municipal Insurance Authority. Registration and exhibitor fees will be the same as last year, and we have reserved a block of rooms at the Red Lion Colonial Hotel (406-443-2100) at a $60 single rate. The Officers, Directors and Staff of the League invite you to attend the 74~ Annual Conference September 27-29 in Helena. Best wishes, Alec Hansen Executive Director Montana League of Cities and Towns 2005 Annual Conference The program for the 2005 conference'will be put together from the following list of speakers, workshops and special presentations. Keynote Address Legislative Issues Dan Kemmis, Center for ~e Rocky Mountain West Officer of the National League of Cities Officer of the U.S Conference of Mayors Legislative Review Sdnator John Tester, Big Sandy Senator Dave Lewis, Helena Senator Jeff Mangan, Great Falls Senator Rick Liable, Darby The New Public Defender System Para Bucy, Assistant Attorney General Scott Chrichton, ACLU Water Adjudication Senator Mike Wheat Environmental Quality Council Staff Oil and Gas Impact Account Willie Duffield, Association of Oil and Gas Counties Judy Paynter, Governor's Budget Office Transportation Funding Jim Lynch, Director, DOT Local Government Interim Committee Staff Public Works Directors The Montana Economy and State Tax Revenues Terry Johnson, Legislative Fiscal Analyst David Ewer, Governor's Budget Office Jeopardy with the Code Commissioner Greg Petesch, Chief Attorney for the Legislature, will answer some of the most persistent and perplexing legal questions facing cities and towns Community Development Special Programs Featured Speakers Montana Main Street Program ' Staffofthe National Trust for Historic 'Preservation Tony Preite, Director, Department of Commerce Amie Olson, Montana Historical Society Impact Fees Paul Tischler, Consultant Mayor Mike Kadas, Missoula Chris ICulmlski, Manager, Bozeman Montana 20/20 Program Mayor Randy Gray, Great Falls Larry Swanson, Center for the Rocky Mountain West Economic Development in Rural Areas Tony Rudbach, Office of Research and Development, University of Montana Public Power in Montana John Miller, Citigroup Ron Moe, 1LW. Beck Members of the MPPI Board Municipal Health Insurance Program Charlyan Harless, Legacy Enterprises Waging and Winning Local Political Campaigns Doug Mitchell, Political Consultant, Helena Eric Stem, Governor's Office Environmental Regulations and Local Govemment Richard Opper, Director, Department of Environmental Quality Governor Brian Schweitzer Congressional Delegation Auditor John Mordson Secretary of State Brad Johnson Public Service Commissioners REGISTRATION FORM MONTANA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 27-28-29, 2005 HELENA, MONTANA PREREGISTRA TION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31, 2005 NAME TITLE CITY/TOWN/COMPANY REPRESENTED MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE __ ZIPCODE ' .TELEPHONE NO. ( ) SPOUSE'S NAME (ONLYIFATTENDING) Please check By August 31 After August 31 MEMBER FULL REGISTRATION MLCT r~ $ 90.00 $100.00 City Attorney [] $ 90.00 $100.00 Associate Member [] $ 90.00 $100.00 NONMEMBER FULL REGISTRATION [] $100.00 $110.00 SPOUSE [] $ 75.00 $ 75.00 ONE-DAY REGISTRATION Wednesday Only [~ $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Thursday Only r~ $ 30.00 $ 30.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ $ The Full Registration includes four (4) meals. One-Day Registration includes lunch only. Should you need to cancel, someone from your city or company may substitute for your preregistration. Full refunds wile be made until September 15. One-half the registration fee will be refunded through September26. NO REFUNDS WILL RE MADE FOR CANCELLATIONS ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 27; Requests for refunds must be postmarked by the above-mentioned dates. Return Registration Form To: MONTANA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS P. O. BOX 1704 HELENA, MT 59624 (406) 442-8768 FAX (406) 442-9231 Do you intend to participate in the golf tournament?. (Each participant is responsible for any g~en fees.) Yes [3 No HELENA HOTELS LOCATED NEAR THE RED LION COLONIAL HOTEL SUPER 8 MOTEL (0.0 Miles) 2201 1 lth Avenue 1-800-800-800 FAIRFIELD INN by Marriott (0.1 Miles) 2150 11th Avenue 449-9944 1-800-228-2800 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS (0.2 Miles) 701 Washington Street 4494000 1-800-4654329 SHILO INN (0.3 Miles) 2020 Prospect Avenue 442-0320 1-800-222-2244 DAYS INN (0.3 Miles) 2001 Prospect Avenue 442-3280 1-800-329-7466 COMFORT INN (0.4 Miles) 750 N. Fee 443-1000 1-800-228-5150 JORGENSON'SINN&SU1TES (0.5Miles) 1714 llaAvenue 442-1770 1-800-272-1770 HAMPTON INN (0.6Miles) 3000 E. US Hi~away 12 443-5800 1-800-426-7866 WINGATEINN (1.2Miles) 2007N. Oakes 449-3000 1-866-300-7100 HOLII)AY INN DOWNTOWN (1.9 Miles) 22 N. Last Chance Gulch 443-2200 1-800465-4329