Complete Course Schedule for 2010

January

  • Roles and Responsibilities in Land Use Decisions (January 6)
  • History of Land Use Planning in Small Towns (January 20)

February

  • Understanding Legal Requirements for Granting / Denying Requests (February 3)
  • Balancing Property Rights with Land Use Regulations (February 17)
  • Topics in Planning: Small Towns and the Housing Crisis; The New Normal (February 24)

March

  • Developing Effective Motions and Findings of Fact (March 3)
  • Developing Effective Small Town Comprehensive Plans (March 17)

April

  • What to Expect from Staff Reports
  • Navigating the New MN Septic System (SSTS) Rules
  • Topics in Planning: Neighborhood Design Principles for Small Towns (Lessons from Celebration, Florida)

May

  • Developing Effective Agendas
  • Determining the Role of Staff: Lead, Inform or React?

June

  • Conducting Effective Site Visits
  • Small Town Economic Development: What Does Zoning Have To Do With It?

July

  • Enforcement: Creating Effective, Legal and Consistent Enforcement Procedures
  • Elements of Effective Zoning Administration
  • Topics in Planning: Is your town a Strong Town?

August

  • Developing Effective Staff Reports
  • Planner Debate: Do Large Lot Requirements Help or Hurt Rural Communities?

September

  • Are Your Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances Fighting?
  • Mixed-Use Zoning: Does it Apply in Rural Towns?
  • Topics in Planning: Small Town Economic Development and Land Use

October

  • Septic Systems: Creating an Effective SSTS Management Program
  • Working Effectively with Zoning / Planning Staff

November

  • Dealing With Controversial Issues and Difficult People
  • Truly Involving the Public in Planning Decisions
  • Topics in Planning: Transportation Systems in a Strong Town

December

  • Implementing Form-Based Codes in Rural Towns