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TABLE OF CONTENTSLansing Center Map ................................................................................................ 4

2013-2014 Board of Trustees ................................................................................ 5

Regional Officers ..................................................................................................... 6

Regional Map ............................................................................................................ 7

2014 Outstanding Service Awards ....................................................................... 8

Enroll in Elected Officials Academy ..................................................................... 8

Agenda at a Glance ................................................................................................. 9

Tuesday, March 18 ................................................................................................... 13

Wednesday, March 19 ............................................................................................. 15

Exhibitors .................................................................................................................27

Exhibitor Map ........................................................................................................... 31

WELCOME TO THE 48TH ANNUAL CAPITAL CONFERENCE!

Thriving communities are critical to Michigan’s long-term success and sustainability. The League’s Partnership for Place policy agenda proposes a partnership of action between the State and its municipalities to facili-tate economic growth and develop places with a high quality of life, while using a regional approach to services, resources, and systems. The Capital Conference is the place to learn how this proactive agenda will help drive the future for Michigan communities in the key areas of municipal funding, transportation, talent retention, infrastructure, and development.


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MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE2013-2014 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PRESIDENT Jacqueline Noonan Mayor, Utica

VICE PRESIDENT Richard Bolen Mayor Pro Tem, Wakefield

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lois Allen-Richardson Mayor Pro Tem, Ypsilanti

Steve Baker Councilmember, Berkley

Susan Baldwin Commissioner, Battle Creek

Ricci Bandkau Councilmember, Brighton

Rosalynn Bliss Commissioner, Grand Rapids

Steve Brock City Manager, Farmington Hills

Scott Erickson City Manager, Ironwood

Daniel Greer Councilmember, Jackson

Rebecca Hopp Councilmember, Ferrysburg

Edward Klobucher City Manager, Hazel Park

John B. O’Reilly, Jr. Mayor, Dearborn

Pauline Repp Mayor, Port Huron

Nathan Triplett Mayor, East Lansing

Adam Umbrasas Village Manager, Three Oaks

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2014 REGIONAL OFFICERSREGION 1ChairPat LockwoodMayor Pro Tem, Fenton

Vice ChairFaith Terenzi Councilmember, Utica

SecretaryChris Wilson Village Manager, Beverly Hills

REGION 2ChairMartin Colburn City Administrator, Mason

Vice ChairJuan “Pete” Zamora Mayor, Leslie

SecretarySusan Solon Director of Communica-tions, St. Joseph

REGION 3ChairAmy WilliamsCity Manager, Scottville

Vice ChairJosh MeringaCouncilmember, Grandville

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Vice ChairAlex Boese Councilmember, Zilwaukee

SecretaryJoe Sawyer City Manager, Corunna

REGION 5ChairJohn GaborCity Manager, Marine City

Vice ChairOliver TurnerVillage Manager, Almont

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REGION 6ChairRusty ShowalterCouncilmember, West Branch

Vice ChairMarcus Peccia City Manager, Cadillac

SecretarySusan NielsenCouncilmember, Alpena

REGION 7ChairWilliam LaLonde Mayor Pro Tem, Saint Ignace

Vice ChairDon Gerrie Commissioner, Sault Ste. Marie

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2014 OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDSThomas Dempsey City Manager, Portland

Thomas Youatt City Manager, West Branch

Christopher Miller DDA & Economic Development DirectorAdrian

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Wednesday, March 19, 20145:00 - 7:00 pm

ENROLL FOR FREE in the ELECTED OFFICIALS ACADEMY! The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) is a four-level program that recognizes your educational and leadership accomplishments. It’s easy. Any League class that you take, conference that you attend, or committee that you serve on, earns you EOA credits.

Earn 2 conference credits for attending Capital Conference, 1 conference credit for attending your Regional Roundtable, and 1 advocacy credit for attending the Lobbyist 2.0 session!

Visit www.mml.org, click on Training/Events and Elected Officials Academy, to enroll.


AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Tuesday, March 18, 2014Pre-Conference Workshops 8:00 am–2:00 pm....Remaking Main Street ....................................................... Room 2049:00 am–Noon..........Driving the Food Truck Future ......................................... Room 2029:00 am–Noon..........Placemaking in Practice .................................................... Room 2039:00 am–1:00 pm.....Increasing Community Development ............................... Room 205

9:00 am–4:30 pm Room 201MAMA Advanced Institute

10:00 am–1:00 pm League Capital OfficeLeague Board of Trustees Meeting & Lunch

Noon–6:00 pm Central HallwayConference Registration Open

1:15–2:15 pm Room 103Governance Committee Meeting

2:15–3:45 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8Welcoming General Session

4:00–5:30 pm Regional RoundtablesRegion 1 .......................................................................................................................Room 101Region 2 .....................................................................................................................Room 103Region 3 ........................................................................................................Governor’s Room Region 4 .................................................................................................................... Room 203Region 5 .................................................................................................................... Room 204Region 6 .................................................................................................................... Room 205Region 7 .................................................................................................................... Room 202

5:30–7:30 pm Hall ALeague Liability & Property Pool Kick-Off Party

5:45–6:30 pm Room 101Elected Officials Academy Advisory Board Meeting


Wednesday, March 19, 20147:30 am–4:00 pm Central Hallway Conference Registration Open

7:30 am–3:15 pm Hall AAnnual Expo

7:30–8:30 am Hall AContinental Breakfast

7:30–8:30 am Governor’s RoomMWIMG Eggs & Issues Breakfast

8:30-9:45 am Banquet Rooms 1-8General Session: State of Affairs in Michigan

9:45–10:15 am Hall ANetworking Break in the Expo Hall

10:15–11:30 am Breakout Sessions Putting Talent in Place ..............................................................................................Room 101Crowdfunding the Future ........................................................................................Room 103Live: National Transit Advocates Speak to Legislative Leaders ...................... Room 203Fixing the Future of Municipal Finance ................................................................Room 201

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11:30 am–1:00 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8Awards Luncheon & Keynote

1:00–1:30 pm Hall ANetworking Break in the Expo Hall

1:00–1:30 pm Governor’s RoomMBC-LEO Meeting

1:30–2:45 pm Breakout Sessions PPT: Fixed or Fiction? ..............................................................................................Room 101Community-University Partnerships ....................................................................Room 103CLOSUP on Local Fiscal Health .............................................................................Room 201A Community Conversation ................................................................................... Room 203The Lobbyist 2.0 ..........................................................................................Governor’s Room

2:45–3:15 pm Hall ANetworking Break in the Expo Hall

3:15–4:15 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8 General Session: From Local to Lansing

4:15–5:00 pm Banquet Rooms 1-8 General Session: Crowdfunding: A Game-Changing New Opportunity for Local Development

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014Noon-6:00 pmConference RegistrationCentral Hallway

1:15-2:15 pmGovernance Committee MeetingRoom 103

2:15-3:45 pmCapital Conference Welcome & General SessionBanquet Rooms 1-8

Welcoming Remarks: Jacqueline Noonan, Mayor, Utica, League Board of Trustees Virg Bernero, Mayor, Lansing Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Michigan

League Legislative Team Breaks It DownWhat is happening at this year’s Capital Conference? Join the League’s advocacy team as we preview the exciting sessions at this year’s event. The next 24 hours will be packed with information about many subjects including transportation, economic development and town gown. Come get the inside scoop!

Speakers: Nikole Brown, Legislative Associate, State Affairs, The League Samantha Harkins, Director, State Affairs, The League John LaMacchia II, Legislative Associate, State Affairs, The League Summer Minnick, Director, Policy Initiatives & Federal Affairs, The League


4:00-5:30 pmYour Regional Meeting: Community Excellence Awards (CEA) & Legislative NetworkingRegion 1: Room 101 Region 5: Room 204 Region 2: Room 103 Region 6: Room 205 Region 3: Governor’s Room Region 7: Room 202 Region 4: Room 203

Break off into seven different rooms and you’ll meet with officials from your region. While there, you’ll give and/or hear “elevator-pitches” for the League’s Community Excellence Award program. You’ll also meet with legislators from your region. These are can’t miss meetings because they’ll be the one and only time you get to cast your vote for your regional CEA Cup nominee.

Agenda for Roundtables4:00 pmWelcoming Remarks from Regional Officers

4:05 pmRegional Business Meeting & Election of Officers

4:10 pmCommunity Excellence Award Presentations (5-minute elevator pitch)

4:30 pmMeet with Legislators from Your Region

5:30 pmAdjourn

5:30-7:30 pm Capital Conference Kick-Off PartyHall A

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The Liability & Property Pool is a long-term, stable, and cost-effective risk management alternative for the League’s members and associate members. Join us at the annual Kick-Off Party in the Expo Hall, where vendors and attendees mix and mingle in a fun and informal setting.

5:45-6:30 pmElected Officials Academy Advisory Board MeetingRoom 101


Wednesday, March 19, 20147:30 amConference Registration OpenCentral Hallway

7:30 am-3:15 pmSpring Expo: Get Connected, Get Inspired!Hall A

Check out the latest in all the services and products that are essential to local government. It’s the perfect venue for making face-to-face connections with the specialists in engineering, project management, funding, and so much more.

7:30-8:30 amContinental BreakfastHall A

Michigan Women in Municipal Government (MWIMG) Eggs & Issues BreakfastGovernor’s Room

Moderator: Susan Baldwin, Commissioner, Battle Creek; President, MWIMG; League Board of Trustees

Speaker: Gretchen Driskell, State Representative, Michigan

Start the day with fellow local government officials to share ideas and solutions and hear updates on issues pertinent to municipalities. Use the Delegate Registration Form to reserve your ticket. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

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The State of Affairs in MichiganBanquet Rooms 1-8

Join the fast-paced and informative action as legendary political newshound Tim Skubick goes head-to-head with legislative leaders willing to sit on the hot seat for a spirited debate on the state of Michigan politics.

Moderator: Jacqueline Noonan, Mayor, Utica; President, League Board of Trustees

Speakers: Tim Skubick, Capitol Correspondent, Off the Record Jase Bolger, Speaker of the House, Michigan Tim Greimel, State Representative, Michigan Senator Gretchen Whitmer, Senior Democratic Leader

9:45-10:15 amNetworking Break in the Expo HallHall A


10:15-11:30 am — Breakout Sessions

Putting Talent in PlaceRoom 101

The newly formed Talent and Place Caucus is a bi-partisan group of legisla-tors seeking to increase awareness about the importance of attracting and retaining talent as a fundamental aspect of placemaking. Learn how the League plans to work with these lawmakers on specific legislation advancing the goals of the Partnership for Place agenda.

Moderator: Steven Baker, Councilmember, Berkley

Speakers: Gretchen Driskell, State Representative, Michigan Andy Schor, State Representative, Michigan Jim Townsend, State Representative, Michigan

Crowdfunding the FutureRoom 103

Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Upstart…We’ve all heard how online crowdfunding has helped people fund projects that may never have gotten off the ground otherwise. Learn how Michigan’s new crowdfunding legislation is bringing this creative new approach to economic development into the “real world.” Crowdfunding can encourage entrepreneurship and business growth in local communities trying to create vibrant places. Hear both a local and an investor perspective on what it is, how it works, and how to put this economic devel-opment tool to work in your community.

Moderator: Christopher Miller, DDA & Economic Development Director, Adrian

Speakers: Amy Cortese, NY Times Best Selling author, Locavesting Angela Barbash, CEO, Reconsider

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Live: National Transit Advocates Speak to Legislative LeadersRoom 203

The League will host a joint Legislative Committee hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Appropriations Subcom-mittee on Transportation. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, our luncheon keynote speaker, will testify on the importance of transit to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities, and the importance of transit to Michigan. John Norquist, President and CEO of the Congress for New Urbanism will discuss the importance of building streets that promote livable, walkable and vibrant communities, and explain the economic benefits that accrue as a result of creating urban environments that support multiple modes of transportation.

Fixing the Future of Municipal FinanceRoom 201

Everyone knows Michigan’s municipal finance system is broken—but how do we fix it? Join State Department of Treasury officials and members of the local government funding task force for a discussion on sustainable solutions.

Moderator: Richard Bolen, Mayor Pro Tem, Wakefield; Vice President, The League

Speakers: Steve Duchane, City Manager, Eastpointe Ed Koryzno, Director, Bureau of Local Government Services


11:30 am-1:00 pmAwards Luncheon Banquet Rooms 1-8

Presentation of the Outstanding Service AwardsPresenter: Daniel P. Gilmartin, Executive Director & CEO, The League

Keynote: Transportation TransformationMayor Becker will bring us greetings from the National League of Cities where he serves as first vice president. He will also share with us how a traditionally car-oriented city, Salt Lake City, has come to have a robust public transportation system which includes commuter trains, buses and light-rail. Hear from the mayor on how a region that once rejected a tax measure to fund light rail, has added 150 miles to its transit system in 10 years. Salt Lake City is currently experiencing unprecedented development, as the skyline and street line are being enhanced with new housing units; class A office towers, premier retail space, and expanded TRAX light rail and FrontRunner commuter rail. Transportation is a major factor for businesses choosing to build or relocate their business to Salt Lake City.

Moderator: Pat Lockwood, Mayor Pro Tem, Fenton; Board Member, National League of Cities

Speaker: Ralph Becker, Mayor, Salt Lake City; First Vice President, National League of Cities

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1:00-1:30 pmNetworking Break in the Expo HallHall A

Following lunch, join your fellow attendees in the Expo Hall for dessert!

Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) Annual MeetingGovernor’s Room

Presiding: Lois Allen-Richardson, Mayor Pro Tem, Ypsilanti, MBC-LEO President; League Board of Trustees

1:30-2:45 pm — Breakout Sessions

PPT: Fixed or Fiction?Room 101

Ever since the Legislature passed extensive changes to the personal property tax (PPT) on the last day of the 2012 lame duck session, the League has been working with local government officials and members of the business community on reforms that would “fix” the many outstanding issues and problems.

Moderator: Samantha Harkins, Director, State Affairs, The League

Speakers: Scott Smith, Legal Counsel, Grand Rapids

Community-University PartnershipsRoom 103

Learn how Michigan’s 15 public universities and their public education part-ners are enabling the transformational changes needed to build a sustainable and diverse workforce for our 21st century knowledge-based economy, by creating places that will attract and retain talent, produce economic and cultural innovations, build entrepreneurial networks and infrastructure.

Moderator: David Lossing, Mayor, Linden

Speaker: Hiram E. Fitzgerald, Michigan State University


CLOSUP on Local Fiscal HealthRoom 201

Learn about recent trends in local fiscal health and the impact on local ser-vices, as revealed by the University of Michigan Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) survey.

Moderator: Kurt Dykstra, Mayor, Holland

Speaker: Debra Horner, Project Manager, Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, University of Michigan

The Lobbyist 2.0Governor’s Room

The Legislature is constantly changing and taking on new issues. How can you keep up with it all? Join members of the League’s lobbying staff as we discuss the ins and outs of understanding the Michigan Legislature. This session is for members who are just diving into the Lansing arena as well as veterans seeking a refresher. Earn an Elected Officials Advocacy Credit in this session!

Speakers: Nikole Brown, Legislative Associate, State Affairs, The League John LaMacchia II, Legislative Associate, State Affairs, The League

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A Community ConversationRoom 203

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2:45-3:15 pmNetworking Break in the Expo HallHall A

3:15-4:15 pm – General Session

From Local to LansingBanquet Rooms 1-8

Do former mayors and councilmembers really forget where they came from once they’re elected to the state Legislature? Who comes first: your citizens or your political party? Flint Mayor Dayne Walling asks the tough questions as he moderates a panel of former local officials now serving in public office at the state level.

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Speakers: Margaret O’Brien, State Representative, Michigan Rob VerHeulen, State Representative, Michigan Sam Singh, State Representative, Michigan

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4:15-5:00 pm Crowdfunding: A Game-Changing New Opportunity for Local DevelopmentBanquet Rooms 1-8

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Annual Expo ---------------------------------------------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

Tuesday, March 18, 20142:15 pm Welcoming General Session ------------------ 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

4:00 pm Regional Roundtables ------------------------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

Wednesday, March 19, 20147:30 am MWIMG Breakfast ----------------------------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

8:30 am General Session: State of Affairs in MI ------ 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

10:15 am Putting Talent in Place ------------------------ 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

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Fixing the Future of Municipal Finance ------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

11:30 am Awards Luncheon & Keynote ---------------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

1:30 pm PPT: Fixed or Fiction? ------------------------ 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

Community-University Partnerships --------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

CLOSUP on Local Fiscal Health -------------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

A Community Conversation ------------------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

The Lobbyist 2.0 ------------------------------ 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

3:15 pm General Session: From Local to Lansing ----- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

4:15 pm General Session: Crowdfunding -------------- 4 -------3 -------2 ------ 1

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to call home. Whether in council chambers or in the courtroom, your community can count on Plunkett Cooney for the right result.

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