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Table of ContentsMayor’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MLCT President’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Featured Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62016 – 2017 Officers and Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Wednesday, October 5th Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Thursday, October 6th Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11Friday, October 7th Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 13Session Synopses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 18Public Works Directors Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22MMCT & FOA Semi-Annual Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 23Montana Municipal Attorneys Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 24Montana Association of Chiefs of Police Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Montana Chapter of the National Public Employers Labor Relations Association (MontPELRA) Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26City Managers Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Associate Members and Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Mayor’s WelcomeMayor’s Welcome I was born in Missoula, Montana, 52 years ago, and I’ve never left because I love the place and her people, and the city has only gotten better over the

last half-century . That improvement has nothing to do with me and everything to do with the notion that when we work together, we make good things happen .

We worked together to revive downtown . We worked together to build a parks-and-trails system that is among the finest in the nation . We worked together to reclaim our riverfront . We worked together to reclaim our water . And we're continuing to work together to make our place better, just like all of you are doing in your communities .

I'm particularly excited that the Montana League of Cities and Towns chose Missoula for its conference this year, because I see the League and its members working together in innovative, strategic, thoughtful ways .

Whether we're talking about our part of the Montana Infrastructure Coalition, our significant partnership with MMIA or new conversations with our counterparts in Montana counties, the League is working together to make all of Montana better . And it's exciting .

I wouldn't be a mayor if I didn't ask you to get out of the hotel and enjoy all Missoula has to offer . And please spend money . I'll do the same when I'm in your place . I promise .

Thanks for being here and having faith in the idea that when we work together, we all win .

Mayor John Engen City of Missoula


MLCT President’s WelcomeMLCT President’s WelcomeWelcome to the 85th Annual MLCT Conference – Bridging Resources to Benefit Montana Communities!

In 2016, the League Board and Staff continued the implementation of the Strategic Plan adopted in 2015 . We have continued the collaboration and partnerships with MMIA and the Local Government Center; allowing us to be a stronger organization, working more effectively for the benefit of our member cities and towns .

The Board Members and Directors have worked with Executive Director Tim Burton to ensure that the MLCT ship is steady and on the right course as we prepare for the 65th Legislature to go into session on January 2, 2017 . Now more than ever, it is important that we establish strong working relationships with our legislators, state agencies, and the Governor’s office for the benefit of all of our cities and towns .

The Montana Infrastructure Coalition is just one example of how we can bring together all of the interested parties for the common good, bridging resources . Earlier this year, the MLCT Board held a joint meeting with the MACo Board along with MMIA and the MACo Insurance Trust . While we may not be able to agree 100% of the time, working with the counties and sharing information and legislative issues will make us more effective . Executive Director Tim Burton and the Board will continue to identify organizations that we can work with to strengthen our cities and towns .

Thank you Mayor John Engen, City Council, and staff for hosting this year’s conference in the majestic community of Missoula – punctuated by the grand “M” on Mount Sentinel! Fall is a splendid time in Missoula, so enjoy the beauty and amenities while attending the conference . No visit is complete without a hike to the “M” or a burger and a beer from the Missoula Club .

Thank you to Tim Burton, Alan Hulse, Britani Laughery, Janel Favero, Nick Haswell, and all of the staff members for planning this valuable conference . I would also like to thank the sponsors and vendors for without whom this conference could not be held . Thank you to all of the participating member cities and towns attending this conference, as this is where we truly come together and share our experiences and knowledge . Mark Rowse, clergyman, said, "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it." See you in Missoula – bring your candles!

Thank you for the honor and privilege to have served as your President this year .

Susan M. Nicosia City Manager, City of Columbia Falls


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2016 – 2017 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Nicosia, City Manager, Columbia Falls

1st Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Morgan, Commissioner, Butte-Silver Bow

2nd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Williams, Mayor, Colstrip

3rd Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Smith, Mayor, Helena

Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agnes Fowler, Finance Director, Conrad

District 1 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kari Gabriel, Councilperson, Kalispell

District 2 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Solomon, Mayor, Havre

District 3 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Thiel, City Clerk, Plentywood

District 4 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Dorwart, Finance Director, Glendive

District 5 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nikki Brummond, Finance Director, Lewistown

District 6 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Kelly, Mayor, Great Falls

District 7 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Schell, Mayor, East Helena

District 8 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Engen, Mayor, Missoula

District 9 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Vincent, Chief Executive, Butte-Silver Bow

District 10 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Kukulski, City Manager, Bozeman

District 11 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Hanel, Mayor, Billings

District 12 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vacant

Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Bronson, Council Member, Great Falls

Ex Officio Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MTRPA, Helena

Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Burton

Associate Director/General Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Lynch

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Wednesday, October 5th AgendaWednesday, October 5th

7:00 am – ROTUNDA5:30 pm Registration

8:00 am – SALON A3:00 pm Municipal Clerks Meeting

8:00 am – SALON B12:00 pm City Managers Meeting

8:00 am – SALON G4:00 pm Public Works Directors Meeting

9:00 am – SALON E4:00 pm MMIA Defense Counsel Summit

12:30 pm – LARCHMONT GOLF COURSE4:00 pm 3200 Fort Missoula Rd Golf Scramble

1:00 pm – SALON C5:00 pm Chiefs of Police Assn . Meeting

1:00 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM5:00 pm Montana Chapter of National

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1:00 pm – SALON B2:30 pm Legislation Resolutions

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2:30 pm – SALON F4:00 pm MMIA Board of Directors

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3:00 pm – CLARK FORK BOARD ROOM4:00 pm MLCT Audit Committee Meeting

4:00 pm – SALON D5:30 pm MLCT Board of Directors

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7:15 am – SALON E8:00 am League Committee Meetings

» Nominating » Credentials » Finance & Dues » Conference Site

8:00 am – GRAND BALLROOM8:45 am (SALONS A, B, C, & D)

» Opening General Session » Call to Order » Presentation of Colors » Pledge » National Anthem » Invocation » Mayor’s Welcome » Response from 1st VP » Roll Call » Introductions

9:00 am – GRAND BALLROOM9:30 am (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Governor Steve Bullock

9:45 am – ROTUNDA10:00 am Coffee Break

Break sponsored by Morrison Maierle

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10:00 am – SALON E11:00 am Understanding Risk in the

Hiring ProcessAngela Simonson, HR/EP Specialist, MMIA

10:00 am – SALON F11:00 am Update from the Montana

Infrastructure CoalitionDarryl James, Executive Director, Montana Infrastructure Coalition

10:00 am – SALON G11:00 am Downtown Housing: Preparing

for the Big Senior SelloffNick Kaufman, Vice President/Principal Planner, WGM Group Inc.

11:15 am – GRAND BALLROOM 11:45 am (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Gubernatorial Candidate

Greg Gianforte

12:00 pm – GRAND BALLROOM 1:45 pm (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Lunch with Keynote Address:

We is Greater Than I Plus You – Working Together to Solve Our ChallengesCraig Zablocki, CEO, Craig Zablocki and Associates

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2:00 pm – SALON E2:45 pm Radical Leadership

Craig Zablocki, CEO, Craig Zablocki and Associates

2:00 pm – SALON F2:45 pm Department of Administration

– Collaborating with Local GovernmentsKim Smith, Bureau Chief, Local Government Services, DOA Brad Sanders, Bureau Chief, Procurement Bureau, DOA

2:00 pm – SALON G2:45 pm Trails to Better Communities

John Juras, Senior Project Manager, TD & H Engineering

3:00 pm – ROTUNDA3:15 pm Coffee Break

Break sponsored by D.A. Davidson & Co.


3:15 pm – SALON E4:00 pm Building Communities

TogetherJohn Walsh, Montana State Director, USDA

Thursday, October 6th AgendaThursday, October 6th


3:15 pm – SALON F4:00 pm MMIA Coverages

Alan Hulse, CEO, MMIA Ann Komac, Claims Manager, MMIA

3:15 pm – SALON G4:00 pm Tax Increment Financing –

Developer Driven Projects and Proposed LegislationChris Behan, Assistant Director, Missoula Redevelopment Agency Dan Semmens, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney Mike Kadas, Director, Department of Revenue


4:15 pm – SALON E5:00 pm Overview of Wage and Hour

LawTheresa Sroczyk, Wage and Hour Compliance Specialist, Department of Labor and Industry

4:15 pm – SALON F5:00 pm DEQ Initiatives of Interest to

Cities and TownsTom Livers, Director, DEQ

4:15 pm – SALON G5:00 pm Leading from City Hall: Local

Government Leadership 101Dan Clark, Director, Local Government Center

5:15 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER 6:15 pm COURTYARD Social Hour

Social Hour sponsored by Sanderson Stewart and Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C.

6:15 pm – GRAND BALLROOM 10:00 PM (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Annual Banquet

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Friday, October 7th Agenda Friday, October 7th7:00 am – ROTUNDA12:30 pm Registration

7:00 am – GRAND BALLROOM7:45 am (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Inspirational Breakfast

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8:00 am – SALON G9:15 am MLCT Annual Business

Meeting » Roll Call » President’s Report » Executive Director’s Report » Committee Reports » MMCT/FOA Report » Old Business » New Business » Adoption of Legislative

Package » Election of Officers » Adjournment

9:30 am – SALON G10:00 am MMIA Annual Business

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10:00 am – SALON E10:15 am MMIA Board Meeting –

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Break sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney LLP and Black Mountain Software


10:15 am – SALON E11:15 am Water Law Issues Affecting

Montana Cities and TownsJulie Merrit, Water Resources Specialist/Project Mgr. ,WGM Group Inc. Thomas Jodoin, City Attorney, City of Helena Chris Tweeten, Adjunct Professor, Alexander Blewett III - School of Law – University of MT

10:15 am – SALON F11:15 am Montana Board of Investments

– Investment and Financing ProgramsJulie Feldman, Financial Manager, STIP, MBI Julie Flynn, Bond Program Office, INTERCAP, MBI Doug Hill, Director of In-State Loan Programs, Infrastructure and Intermediary Lending Programs, MBI


10:15 am – SALON G11:15 am Creating a Web Presence

Janel Favero, Communication Specialist, MMIA Blake Christensen, Associate Director, Local Government Center


11:30 am – SALON E12:15 pm Never Say “No Comment”:

Working with the News Media for the Public GoodGinny Merriam, Communication Director, City of Missoula Anne Hughes, Communications and Projects Director, Missoula County Peggy Kuhr, Project Specialist - University of Montana

11:30 am – SALON F12:15 pm Navigating a Future by Design,

Not DefaultDan Clark, Director, Local Government Center Blake Christensen, Associate Director, Local Government Center

11:30 am – SALON G12:15 pm Upper Missouri Waterkeepers

v EPA: A Case UpdateSteve Wade, Partner, Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C.

12:20 pm GRAND BALLROOM (SALONS A, B, C, & D)

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X Building Communities Together

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X Creating a Web Presence

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X Department of Administration – Collaborating with Local Governments

An overview of: recent and upcoming offerings from the Local Government Services Bureau, based on the Bureau’s renewed emphasis on technical assistance

and training, to promote local government transparency and accountability; and, possible cost and time savings opportunities for local governments by utilizing pre-established State contracts for goods and services .

X DEQ Initiatives of Interest to Cities and Towns

DEQ Director Tom Livers will talk about continued changes at the Department of Environmental Quality, with emphasis on those affecting cities and towns . Discussion will include both successes and challenges in the working relationship between municipalities and DEQ, drawing on recent experiences and looking at paths forward . Livers also will cover tough pending issues municipalities and DEQ will face together .

X Downtown Housing: Preparing for the Big Senior Selloff

Discussion of how demographics will impact the US housing market in the next 20 years, and how downtown housing will play a role .

X Leading from City Hall: Local Government Leadership 101

The municipal government has a role and responsibility in creating a vibrant and prosperous community . This presentation will review the City’s leadership role and principles and practices of effective community engagement .

X MMIA Coverages

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X Navigating a Future by Design, Not Default

Good governance requires good planning . This presentation will review strategies municipal governments can adopt to assist them in setting goals, strategies and actions that will align the efforts of elected officials, staff and citizens .

X Never Say “No Comment”: Working with the News Media for the Public Good

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X Overview of Wage and Hour Laws

The presentation will cover requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Montana Wage Payment Act . It will focus on special requirements for public employers and employees .

X Radical Leadership

At the conclusion of this event, participants will be able to clearly articulate radical leadership principles and relate why their understanding is essential for effective leadership . They will also understand the difference between a purposeful leader and a personality leader, and see how true leaders serve vs . please . Attendees will realize the principle of “actions speak louder than words,” and learn strategies for powerful communication, and learn the distinction of “agreements vs . expectations” as critical to leading a world-class organization .

X Tax Increment Financing

This panel will discuss the role tax increment financing can play in connection with developer-driven projects, recurring challenges in employing tax increment financing in connection with such projects, and the basic arrangements that need to be reached with developers before tax increment bonds can be issued . We will then summarize and explore proposed tax increment legislation and its potential effects on tax increment financing . The session will open with a very brief overview of tax increment financing in Montana .

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X Update from the Montana Infrastructure Coalition

Executive Director, Darryl James, will provide an overview of the mission and goals of the Montana Infrastructure Coalition, the results of some early workshops and research efforts, and a roadmap for the 2017 Legislative Session . Darryl will discuss the range of funding and policy tools currently available to fund Montana’s aging infrastructure, and identify the early list of potential policy recommendations being considered by

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8:00 am – SALON G8:10 am Opening Greetings

John Wilson, Public Works Director, City of Missoula

8:15 am – SALON G9:00 am Composting

Dan Harmon, HDR Engineering

9:00 am – SALON G9:50 am Risk Management of City

Infrastructure Alan Hulse, CEO, MMIAAnn Komac, Claims Manager, MMIAKevin Meek, Attorney, Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick and Higgins, P.C.

9:50 am – BREAK10:00 am

10:00 am – SALON G

10:50 am Pavement ManagementDave Johnson, Asphalt Institute

11:00 am – SALON G11:50 am Missoula Madison St . Bridge

Design Build ProcessPhil Forbes, MDT Jim Scoles, Morrison Maierle

12:00 pm – LUNCH1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own

1:10 pm – SALON G2:00 pm Asset Management

Kurt Vause, Streamline Asset Management

2:00 pm – SALON G2:50 pm Draft MPDES Stormwater

RegulationsJon Kenning, MDEQ

2:50 pm – BREAK3:00 pm

3:00 pm – SALON G4:00 pm Long Range Transportation

Planning/Complete StreetsMichael Sanderson, Sanderson & Stewart Jeff Key, Robert Peccia & Associates


8:00 am – SALON A10:00 am Semi-Annual Meeting Call to Order and Introductions Approve Minutes

Semi-Annual Meeting from May 4, 2016 in Billings, MT

Treasurer’s Report » Claims » Financial Report » Committee Reports » Education – Brenda Schneider » Finance & Audit –

Doris Pinkerton

» Fund Raising – Cheri Fuhringer

» Silent Auction – Jodie Campbell

» League Secretary – Agnes Fowler

» Courtesy – Mary Corey » Convention – Missoula » Website – Nikki Brummond » MMCT & FOA Achievement

Award – Lanie Gospoderek » IIMC – Stacy Amundson » APT US&C – Agnes Fowler » GFOA – Cindy Dooley » Memorial Scholarship –

Kisha Miller


Montana Municipal Attorneys Meeting AgendaMontana Municipal Attorneys Meeting

X THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH


8:00 am – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM9:45 am Collective Bargaining for

Public Employees, Title 39, Chapter 31 Montana Code AnnotatedSteve Johnson, Central Services Director, City of Missoula Jim Nugent, City Attorney, City of Missoula


Break sponsored by Morrison Maierle

10:00 am – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM11:00 am Working Together: A Team

Approach to Defending Our Cities and TownsTasha Jones, Attorney Tracey Neighbor Johnson Attorney Bill Crowley, Attorney Boone-Karlberg Law P.C.

11:00 am – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM12:00 pm Municipal Government

Liability Risk Management Tips and Practices for Reducing Legal ExposuresTasha Jones, Attorney Tracey Neighbor Johnson Attorney Bill Crowley, Attorney Boone Karlberg P.C. Alan Hulse, CEO, MMIA Steve Wade, Attorney, Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven

12:00 pm – GRAND BALLROOM 1:00 pm (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Lunch with Keynote Speaker

Craig Zablocki, CEO, Craig Zablocki and Associates

Keynote Speaker sponsored by the Moulton Bellingham PC and MMIA Joe Menicucci

Municipal Education Program

» Legislative – Ron Barndt » Newsletter – » Nominating –

Nikki Brummond » Records Retention –

Marty Rehbein / Mary Corey » Historian – Nikki Rogers » Welcoming –

Old Business New Business Elections

» Election of President » Election of Vice President of

1st & 2nd Class Cities » Election of Treasurer » Installation of Officers

Concerns or questions from association members

10:00 am – SALON A12:00 pm Accredited Training: The

Wellness Blueprint: An engaging presentation that will give you ideas on how to sit less and be more active, find ways to incorporate better nutrition into your daily life, and manage stress . These tips will not only help you develop better health at work, at home, or at play, but you’ll have plenty of ideas to back to share and with your employees and coworkers .

12:00 pm – SALON A1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – SALON A3:00 pm Education Committee Meeting


1:00 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM2:00 pm Municipal Signage Zoning

Regulations – Reed v . Gilbert DecisionKelly Lynch, Associate Director/General Counsel MLCT

2:00 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM3:00 pm Fair Housing Law and Other

Recent Land Use DecisionsKelly Lynch,Associate Director/General Counsel MLCT

3:00 pm – ROTUNDA3:15 pm Coffee Break

Break sponsored by D.A. Davidson & Co.

3:15 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM4:15 pm Montana Criminal Law

Proposals for 2017 Montana State LegislatureSuzy Boylan, Deputy County Attorney, Missoula County Brian Lowney, Deputy County Attorney, Missoula County

4:15 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM5:15 pm Stress Management for

AttorneysBetsy Brandborg, Attorney, State Bar of Montana

5:15 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER6:15 pm COURTYARD* Social HourSocial Hour sponsored by Browning, Kaleczyc,

Berry & Hoven, P.C. and Sanderson Stewart

6:15 pm – GRAND BALLROOM 10:00 pm (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Annual Banquet

Banquet sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Entertainment by Big Sky MudflapsEntertainment sponsored by

Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc.

X FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH


7:00 am – GRAND BALLROOM 8:00 am (SALONS A, B, C, & D) Inspirational Breakfast

Laurie Franklin, Har Shalom

8:00 am – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM8:45 am Proponents of CI-116 Marsy’s

Law ImplicationsChuck Denowh, Consultant, The Montana Group

8:45 am – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM10:00 am Criminal Prosecution Tips

Brant Light, Attorney, Montana Attorney General’s Office

10:00 am – ROTUNDA10:15 am Coffee BreakBreak sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney LLP and

Black Mountain Software

10:15 am – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM11:15 am Review of Recent Criminal

CasesMardell Ployhar, Attorney Katie Schulz, Attorney Montana Attorney General’s Office

11:15 am – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM12:15 pm Who is the Client for Montana

Municipal Attorneys?Betsy Brandborg, Attorney, State Bar of Montana

12:20 pm GRAND BALLROOM (SALONS A, B, C, & D)

Luncheon » Installation of Officers » Address of President Elect » Urban Forestry Excellence

Awards » Prize Drawings


Offices in Sidney, Billings & Fort Peck


Montana Chapter of the National Public Employers Labor Relations Association (MontPELRA) Agenda

Montana Chapter of the National Public Employers Labor Relations Association (MontPELRA)

OCTOBER 5, 2016

1:00 pm – SALON E1:10 pm Introductions

1:15 pm Handling Grievances2:40 pm Effectively: Achieving Better

OutcomesBlaise Lamphier

Handling employee grievances effectively requires patience, tact, understanding, judgment and a process accepted by both management and labor for addressing grievances in a systematic manner. This training is intended to improve a supervisor’s decision making regarding grievances and to further a supervisor’s understanding of the process in general and their role in it. The focus of the training will be to learn the nature of grievances, the burden of proof, the purpose of the grievance procedure, the keys to effective

grievance handling, and the improvement of the supervisor’s understanding of the legal framework in which formal grievances arise, along with practical, no-nonsense tips for the Step 1 responder.

2:45 pm – Navigating the Waters of 3:55 pm Weingarten

Blaise Lamphier

4:00 pm – Discussion about chapter4:55 pm formation, and election of

board .Anna Rosenberry, Administrative Services Director, City of Bozeman Bethany Jorgenson, Human Resources Manager, City of Bozeman

5:00 pm Adjourn

Montana Association of Chiefs of Police Meeting AgendaMontana Association of Chiefs of Police MeetingOCTOBER 5, 2016

1:00 pm – BITTERROOT RIVER ROOM5:00 pm Legislative Update

» Body Cameras » Law Enforcement

Background Check

» Discussion 2016 Conference Update 2017 Conference Update District Representative Reports Committee Reports

City Managers Meeting AgendaCity Managers MeetingOCTOBER 5, 2016

8:00 am – SALON B12:00 pm Introductions Current Issues Roundtable Legislative Discussion with Tim

Burton » Update on Infrastructure

Coalition » Update of various water

related litigation and related legislative issues

» Other legislative matters before MLCT

Metrics & Benchmarking – discussion of creating ongoing key indicators to use for comparative purposes between municipalities

Property Tax Valuations – discussion of the various Cities’ experience with assessed values since the Great Recession.


Exhibitors ExhibitorsAdvanced Pump & Equipment, Inc .

AE2S

aHa Consulting/municodeWEB

Big Sky Gas

Black Mountain Software, Inc .

Collection Bureau Services

CRX International

Delta Dental Insurance Company

DOWL

Engineering America, Inc .

First Call Computer Solutions

Great West Engineering

HD Supply Waterworks

isiWEST

MCCi/MCC Innovations

McKinstry

MMIA

Montana Board of Housing

Montana Board of Investments

Montana Department of Commerce

Montana Department of Labor

Montana Department of Natural Resouce and Conservation

Montana Youth Challenge Academy

Morrison-Maierle

Morrison-Maierle Systems

Municode/Municipal Code Corporation

Northwest Pipe Fittings

NorthWestern Energy

Peaks to Plains Design

Pioneer Technical Services, Inc .

Robert Peccia & Associates

Stahly Engineering & Associates

Stifel

TD&H Engineering

Territorial Landworks, Inc .

Water & Environmental Technologies, PC

WWC Engineering

Wyoming Signs, LLC

Associate Members and AffiliatesAssociate Members and Affiliates

X Associate Members

AE2S

Amatics CPA Group

Black Mountain Software, Inc .

CDM Smith Inc .

D .A . Davidson & Co .

Dorsey & Whitney

DOWL

Engineering America, Inc .

Felt, Martin, Frazier & Weldon, P .C .

Great West Engineering, Inc .

HD Supply Waterworks

HDR Engineering, Inc .

isiWest

KLJ

McKinstry

MDU Resources Group, Inc .

NCI Engineering, Inc .

Piper Jaffray

Sanderson Stewart

Stahly Engineering & Associates

Stifel

Territorial Landworks, Inc .

Water & Environmental Technologies, PC

WGM Group, Inc .

WWC Engineering

X Affiliates

Montana City Attorneys AssociationJim Nugent, President Missoula

Montana Municipal Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officers AssociationNikki Brummond, President, Lewistown

Montana Trails, Recreation and Park AssociationChad Fincher, President, Kalispell

Public Works DirectorsDavid Mumford, City of Billings

City Managers,Dale Bickel, City of Missoula

Montana Association of Chiefs of PoliceRoger Nasset, City of Kalispell


Sponsors SponsorsThank you so much to all our sponsors who have chosen to support the 85th Annual MLCT Conference!

X Meal Sponsors

» Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

X Keynote Speaker Sponsors

» MMIA » Moulton Bellingham

PC

X President's Reception Sponsors

» Charter Communications

» WGM Group, Inc .

X Entertainment Sponsor

» Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc .

X Conference Artwork and Bags

» Robert Peccia and Associates

X Break Sponsors

» Black Mountain Software, Inc .

» D . A . Davidson & Co . » Dorsey & Whitney LLP » Morrison Mairele

X Social Hour Sponsors

» Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P .C .

» Sanderson Stewart

X General Sponsors

» Boone Karlberg P .C . » DOWL » Great West Engineering » HDR Engineering Inc . » It Starts with Me » KLJ » NorthWestern Energy » WWC Engineering

Committees Committees

X Legislation Resolutions Committee

» Jim Nugent, Chairman – Missoula » John Williams, Vice-Chairman – Colstrip » Doug Russell – Kalispell » Ron Alles – Helena » John Engen – Missoula » Chris Kukulski – Bozeman » Bill Bronson – Great Falls » Kevin Dorwart – Glendive » Wendy Judisch – Conrad » Becky Erickson – Glasgow » Susan Nicosia – Columbia Falls » Greg Doyon – Great Falls

X Finance, Dues & Budget Committee

» Kelly Thiel, Chairperson – Plentywood » Doris Pinkerton - Forsyth » Glenn Jorgensen – Helena

X Credentials Committee

» Michelle Richards, Chairperson – Colstrip

» Daniel Sabolsky – West Yellowstone » Russell Dill – Hardin

X Nominating Committee

» Jerry Jimison, Chairman – Glendive » Bill Bronson – Great Falls » Becky Erickson – Glasgow » Bob Kelly – Great Falls » Wendy Judisch - Conrad

X Conference Committee

» Debbie Havens, Chairperson – Helena » Liz Roos – West Yellowstone » Mimi Heydon – Fort Benton » Kari Gabriel – Kalispell » Ginny Merriam – Missoula

X Audit Committee

» Agnes Fowler, Chairperson – Conrad » Melissa Kinzler – Great Falls » Susan Nicosia – Columbia Falls » Kevin Dorwart – Glendive


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