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Welcome Nebraska Planning & Zoning Association

Welcome to the 2017 Nebraska Planning Conference. The Nebraska Planning and Zoning Association is excited for this year’s conference and the training opportunities it will provide. This year will be the conference’s third at the Younes Conference Center, a facility that has proven to provide not only a clean, modern environment that is perfect for the Nebraska Planning Conference, but Younes also provides a number of different housing choices for your stay in Kearney during the conference.

This year’s agenda provides an excellent array of sessions that should prove to be very beneficial to your educational desires. Thanks to the efforts of the NPZA and Nebraska APA Conference Committees, we have the opportunity to hear from a variety of experts in their field, as well as some notable national speakers. Our keynote speaker this year will be Carol Rhea, FAICP, the Past President of APA. We will also have the opportunity to hear from Ron Sims, the former Deputy Secretary of HUD, during our General Session on Thursday morning.

The conference program is also available electronically through the Guidebook app available for your mobile device. After installing the app, search for “APA/NPZA 2017” to add the Nebraska Planning Conference.

It is important to point out that we could not execute this conference without the generous support of our conference sponsors. They are listed on the back of this conference flyer and many will have booths at the conference as well. Please take a moment to say “thank you” to our sponsors for their contribution to the success of this conference.

Please enjoy the educational opportunities available at the conference as well as the chance to catch up with your colleagues in the profession. Also, while you are here, feel free to explore Kearney and all it has to offer.

Christopher Solberg President, NPZA

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Nebraska Chapter of APA

Welcome to the 2017 Nebraska Annual Planning Conference and to Kearney, Nebraska.

As we assemble we are reminded about the impact of planning on our communities in Nebraska and also gain a better understanding of tools planning has to offer. Our conference is a place to reconnect with old friends and to connect with new ones. At the heart of every community are its people and this conference is no different, whether you are a seasoned planning professional or a new citizen planner, making a connection with another person facing similar issues is invaluable.

As always, we want to provide the best experience for every attendee making your feedback key. Please reach out and let us know what you like and areas we need to improve making future conferences everything you would expect to be.

I look forward to catching up with you and finding out what has been going on during the past year.

Please enjoy yourself, learn and connect.

Derek Miller, AICP President, APA Nebraska

Emerging Planners Group

The Nebraska APA - Emerging Planners Group (previously the Young Planners Group) would like to welcome you to an evening social event at the Thunderhead Brewery in downtown Kearney. The Emerging Planners Group is made up of individuals that are passionate about the next 50 years and want to be part of creating next great places in Nebraska. If you are early in your career as a planner or new to the planning profession, you are one of us. We are excited to share our initiatives that are already underway for 2017. We hope to connect with you and to build your vision into what this group can offer the Nebraska APA. We invite you to connect with fellow planners at the EPG social event and to hear about the Great Places in Nebraska initiative during the awards ceremony.

Nick Klimek & Jeff Henson Nebraska APA – EPG Representatives

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General Information Conference Overview

The Nebraska Planning Conference is an annual event providing training to planning commission members as well as continuing education for professional Planners. Each conference session will be led by one of our experts on a specific planning topic, developed around emerging areas as well as continually challenging issues in the field of planning. These sessions may be considered to be above the understanding of the lay person and planning commission member, but may provide some insight for these individuals.

Conference session presenters will range from planners, attorneys, professors, consultants, and engineers, all of which are locally or nationally recognized for their efforts in the field of planning. (Conference sessions are not intended to be a platform for vendors focusing on their products and/or services.)

Learning Objectives

1. Conference attendees will leave the conference with more knowledge and examples regarding current and future planning issues on both a local and national level.

2. Conference attendees will be equipped with new tools to improve planning process and invoke community change.

3. Conference attendees will be provided examples of processes and data that can be duplicated and applied to the planners’ individual community.

Schedule at a Glance

For a quick look at the conference schedule, see the centerfold (pages 12-13).

Registration

The registration desk will be open in the Pre-Function Area from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8th and Thursday, March 9th, and from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on Friday, March 10th.

Guidebook App

Now you can view the conference schedule on your smartphone or tablet! Access the conference guidebook by downloading the app for your Apple or Android device. Search for APA/NPZA 2017. The conference guidebook is also available online at

www.guidebook.com.

https://guidebook.com/g/apa-npza2016

https://guidebook.com/g/apa-npza2016

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Continuing Education

Available credits are provided in the Schedule at a Glance and next to each session description.

For Planners: Members of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) will have the opportunity to receive Certification Maintenance (CM) credits. Please visit the Certification Maintenance section of APA’s website (www.planning.org/cm) to claim your credits.

For Attorneys: Active attorneys will have the opportunity to receive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Uniform Certificate of Attendance forms are available at the registration desk. Please submit completed forms to registration after you’ve completed all training events.

Campus Map

Younes Conference Center

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Wednesday, March 8th Welcome 7:45 AM, Diamond 9 & 10

Institute O ne Planning Commissioner Fundamentals & Legal Aspects of Planning 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 2 (6.5 CLE)

Thomas C. Huston, Attorney at Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP

Harry Milligan, former Community Development Director at City of Hastings

An interactive presentation and discussion focused on the basic knowledge of land use planning. This full-day institute is focused on the practical application of land use planning legislation carried out by planning commissioners, administration, attorneys, and elected officials. This program provides an excellent opportunity for community representatives to gain a better understanding of their responsibilities; understand the legal principles of planning and its application; become better aware of community planning's decision-making process; and interact with community neighbors.

Institute Two

Legal Issues: Legislation, Case Law & A Smorgasbord of Topics 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 1 (6.5 CLE)

David Ptak, Attorney at City of Hastings

This full-day institute covers the legal foundations of planning and zoning in Nebraska. Dave has spent nearly 30 years engaged in the general practice of law including representation of the City of Battle Creek, Village of Meadow Grove, Madison County, City of Norfolk, and City of Hastings. Mr. Ptak has presented several workshops and institute courses for NPZA and NE APA over the past 10 years. His working knowledge, understanding, and experiences working with land use law and its applicability will provide you an excellent learning experience. A range of issues will be discussed which include zoning, subdivision, annexation, incompatible uses, non-conforming uses, responsibilities, conflict of interest, and many more.

Practical Urbanism: Small Projects, Big Impact 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Cheney Bostic, AICP, Senior Urban Designer at studioINSITE

Ellen Fitzsimmons, AICP, Senior Urban Planner at studioINSITE

Little plans may not have the magic to stir men’s blood, but sometimes little actions do. Guided by a community-based vision, local leaders, downtown improvement districts, or neighborhood associations can inspire residents and decision makers to take action to transform their communities. A responsive and relevant vision for transformation allows community leaders to identify short-range, affordable, achievable placemaking projects. This action-oriented approach to community development, or “practical urbanism,” affects long-lasting improvements in the public realm.

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The Comprehensive Plan & its Relationship to Zoning 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 7

Keith Marvin, AICP, President at Marvin Planning Consultants

Chad Nabity, AICP, Past Chair of APA's STaR Division and Planning Director at Hall County Regional Planning Commission

Nebraska law requires every entity (municipal or county) that wants to engage in zoning to first create and adopt a comprehensive plan. In many cases, people are more interested in zoning regulations and either the protection they can offer or the “rights” they will infringe upon. The session will relate the comprehensive plan to the regulations and show how those regulations are an extension of and a means to implement the plan over the course of time. Understanding that connection can be key to getting willing compliance and moving the vision of the community forward.

Respect & Restore: Reassessing Local Wind Energy Standards 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

Lu Nelsen, Policy Program Associate at Center for Rural Affairs

Wind energy continues to be a growing industry in the United States. Several states are tapping this renewable resource and as growth continues, projects are breaking new ground. While landowners received at least $180 million in land lease payments, many still face challenges from the development of projects on their land. Many counties and municipalities are reassessing their zoning and siting requirements or developing them for the first time. Learn about the typical construction process, potential problems landowners and communities might face, county regulations for commercial wind energy systems, and recommendations for their future development.

Break 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM, Pre-Function Area

Innovative Redevelopment Planning in Downtown & Commercial Corridors 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Timothy M. Keelan, Principal Partner, Community & Regional Planner at Hanna:Keelan Associates, PC

Lonnie S. Dickson, AICP, Community & Regional Planner at Hanna:Keelan Associates, PC

Thomas C. Huston, Attorney at Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP

The session will focus on implementation strategies for redevelopment of mixed-use corridors and downtowns. Every Nebraska community has commercial districts that have been allowed to deteriorate from a lack of adequate upkeep and maintenance Rehabilitation efforts are cost prohibitive. Public/private partnerships provide the best access to public intervention tools and financial incentives. Discussion will highlight the redevelopment process and methodology behind this collaborative planning process to address blighted and substandard commercial districts that are typically approaching 100+ years of age. Recent examples will be illustrated from Auburn, Beatrice, Lincoln, and Madison.

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Building Permits & Zoning Permits: What’s the Scoop? 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 7

Mark Evans, Building Inspector at City of Hastings

Judy Clark, MPA, Planning Administrator at City of North Platte & Lincoln County

This session will teach the basics of permits and outline the differences between a building permit and a zoning permit. The session includes topics such as conditional use permits, special use permits, administrative permits and building permits, and will give guidelines on setting conditions for various permits. The session will cover the permit process from application to final inspection.

Flood Risk Management in Nebraska: Authorities & Tools to Assist Communities 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

Tony D. Krause, PE, CFM, Chief, Flood & Risk Management / Silver Jackets Program at USACE-Omaha District

Brad Thompson, AICP, Planning Branch Chief at USACE-Omaha District

Mitch Paine, State NFIP Coordinator at Nebraska Department of Natural Resources

This session will discuss the Nebraska Silver Jackets effort, a collaborative partnership amongst federal and state agencies to address flood risk management. An emphasis of the presentation will be on the "tool box of authorities" effort which aims to compile information on various agency authorities and resources into a user friendly format. This resource will help local governments identify available resources to assist their planning needs. Some project efforts out of the Silver Jackets, USACE Continuing Authorities Program, Nebraska Sustainability Program and Hazard Mitigation programs will be presented to provide context to the different authorities.


Community Development Law: After the Audits 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM-Law)

Garner R. Girthoffer, Attorney at Baird Holm Law Firm

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is often the only tool cities have to encourage economic development and private investment in deteriorating areas by temporarily redirecting future property tax revenues to finance associated infrastructure costs associated. Of late, TIF has faced growing opposition in the Nebraska Legislature and before the public due to several well-publicized projects. In addition, the State Auditor recently issued a report questioning the use of TIF in a number of Nebraska communities. This session will discuss TIF basics as well as developments in the Legislature and what communities and developers can do to preserve this invaluable redevelopment tool.

Drones & Planning 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 7 (1.25 CM)

Kurt Elder, AICP, GIS Analyst at Lincoln Urban Development Dept.

David Ross, Systems Specialist I & Remote Pilot at Lincoln Parks & Recreation Dept.

Shawn O'Shea, AICP, Planner at MSA Professional Services, Inc

Drones & Planning will cover a wide array of perspectives in a short time. We have interviewed academia, air traffic controls,

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inform our presentation. We plan to cover types of drones and uses of drones in planning from both a public and private viewpoint. Additionally, we will interject a small technical review of how acquired data is manipulated and analyzed. Time permitting, we will take questions, provide links to all recorded interviews, and invite the group to join us as we complete a quick drone display outside pending FAA approval.

Hazard Mitigation Planning 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

Zhenghong Tang, PhD, Associate Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Jeff Henson, Hazard Mitigation Planner at JEO

Natalie Umphlett, Interim Director & Regional Climatologist at UNL High Plains Regional Climate Center

This session will provide a practical overview of hazard mitigation planning requirements, procedures and components. Presenters will explain how to integrate hazard mitigation with local land use, develop successful hazard migration plans, and address the extreme climate for local communities. Local government entities are required to develop and submit local hazard mitigation plans in order to be eligible to receive federal funds, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Planning ahead of disasters can help reduce community vulnerabilities and increase resiliency in the disaster management cycle: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

Lunch K eynote

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM, Diamond 9 & 10

Carol Rhea is a founding partner of the Orion Planning + Design, and previously created and staffed Rhea Consulting. In addition to her work as a consultant, Rhea has worked as a city, county, regional, and state planner. Her passion is helping local governments build planning capacity, and working with small to medium-sized communities to address planning challenges. She has a history of volunteer work that includes serving as a planning commissioner, on a historic foundation board, and in many leadership roles within APA.

Reinventing Planning: A Comparative Assessment of South Africa & the US 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Steve Miller, AICP, Practice Director at BVH Architecture

Trends in urban planning -- technology, disruption and reinvention -- are not limited to the shores of the U.S., nor to the Western Hemisphere. "Reinventing Planning" provides a unique snapshot of planning in South Africa, based on experiences from Planning Africa 2016 and travel across the diverse country. South Africa is the economic engine of sub-Saharan Africa and it's rapidly urbanizing. Economic migrants

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from other countries in Africa are settling in informal developments lacking adequate infrastructure and social services. Supporting human settlement through education, healthcare, job training and infrastructure is the priority for many planners in South Africa.

Urban Farming 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM, Diamond 7 (1.25 CM)


Urban agriculture touches on many planning issues from health and safety and land use to economic development and property value. It can include front yard gardens, bee keeping, chicken/egg production, animal husbandry, and home processing of meat. This session will discuss local regulations for personal versus commercial uses and potential conflicts between neighbors. Explore the best ways to promote expanded urban agriculture while maintaining and enhancing a sense of place and meeting people's expectations of what their community should look, sound, and even smell like.

The Pros & Cons of Web-Based Community Engagement 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

Daniel Piatkowski, PhD, Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Zhenghong Tang, PhD, Associate Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

“Web-based engagement” (sometimes termed “Crowdsourced” engagement) covers a wide array of technological approaches to garnering community feedback that are available to planners. These approaches can include smart-phone apps, online surveys, and interactive web-apps, to name a few. For planners looking for an efficient way to collect a large amount of high quality data, the utility of web-based engagement is obvious. For community members, online engagement allows convenient, anonymous access to the planning process. Presenters will share case studies and demonstrate the pros and cons of popular forms of online engagement.

Break 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM, Pre-Function Area

Mob ile Session

Landscape Considerations in Site Design 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Cary Thomsen, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP, Partner & Landscape Architect at RDG Planning & Design

Amy Haase, AICP, Senior Partner at RDG Planning & Design

Through examining two sites, UNK’s College of Nursing and Allied Health, and Downtown Kearney’s Central Avenue, this session examines landscape considerations for greenfield development and urban corridors. The presenters will go over proper plant selection and placement, integration of stormwater best management practices, and landscape maintenance considerations in site design. The session will inform policy makers and planners on creating a landscape plan that integrates the site into its surroundings, adheres to local stormwater quantity and quality requirements, and

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creates an environment of ongoing maintenance. Guests from UNK will join us on site to share information on their approach.

UNL Student Session 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 7

Graduate Students, Community & Regional Planning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Graduate students in the Master of Community and Regional Planning degree program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will briefly present projects that they are currently pursing or have completed.

Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper for Rural Communities 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

Stacey Groshong Hageman, LEED AP, Planner at Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Dept

Vicky Polak, Village Clerk/Treasurer at Village of Hallam

Doug Jose, Chair at Bennet Area Community Foundation Fund

“Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper” (LQC) is a phrase to describe the simple, short-term, and low-cost solutions that are having remarkable impacts on shaping neighborhoods and cities around the world. This approach allows communities to quickly translate their vision into reality using low-cost experiments and engages citizens to assess and evolve their vision before launching into major construction. The Lancaster County Planning Department organized two LQC demonstration projects for Bennet’s Village Park and Hallam’s Main Street. This session will cover the initial planning and implementation of the LQC projects and the resulting outcomes.

Ethics for Planners & Attorneys 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM, Sozo Conference Room (2.0 CM-Ethics, 2.0 CLE)

Carol Rhea, FAICP, Immediate-Past President of APA & Founding Partner at Orion Planning + Design

David C. Levy, Attorney at Baird Holm Law Firm

This session should be helpful to all professionals who face many ethical dilemmas. An overview of the new AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct will be given along with a description of ethics principles, rules of conduct and ethics complaint procedures. The session speaker will share “real life” ethical situations and scenarios. Come and learn about ethical situations that your peers face in the region and on a national basis.

Emerg ing Planner s Group S ocial 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Thunderhead Brewery

The EPG is hosting a social gathering at Thunderhead Brewery in downtown Kearney. Sign-up to attend the social event at the conference registration desk to receive a complimentary drink ticket. Appetizers will be provided at the event.

Institutes Sessions CLE Sessions

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Wednesday, March 8th 7:45 AM Welcome

8:00 – 9:15 AM Practical Urbanism

1.25 CM

Comprehensive Plan & Zoning

Respect & Restore

1.25 CM Institute One

Planning Commissioner

Fundamentals & Legal Aspects

of Planning, Part 1 4.0 CLE

Institute Two Legal Issues: Legislation &

Case Law 4.0 CM (Law) / CLE

9:30 – 10:45 AM Innovative

Redevelopment Planning 1.25 CM

Building Permits & Zoning Permits

Flood Risk Management

1.25 CM

11:00 – 12:15 PM Community

Development Law 1.25 CM (Law)

Drones & Planning

1.25 CM

Hazard Mitigation Planning

1.25 CM

12:15 – 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - Carol Rhea, FAICP 1.25 CM

1:45 – 3:00 PM Reinventing

Planning 1.25 CM

Urban Farming

1.25 CM

Web-Based Community Engagement

1.25 CM Planning Commissioner Fundamentals, Part 2

2.5 CLE

Legal Issues: A Smorgasbord of Topics

2.5 CM (Law) / CLE 3:15 – 4:30 PM

Landscape Considerations

1.25 CM

UNL Student Session

Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper

1.25 CM

4:45 – 6:45 PM Ethics for Planners

& Attorneys 2.0 CM (Ethics) / CLE (Ethics)

7:00 – 9:00 PM Emerging Planners Group Social

Thursday, March 9th 8:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome & General Session - Ron Sims

1.25 CM

9:30 – 10:45 AM What is Sustainability

in Small Towns 1.25 CM

Working Together for Water

1.25 CM

11:00 – 12:15 PM Livestock

Matrix 1.25 CM

Findings of Fact

1.25 CM (Law) / CLE Plan4Health

1.25 CM Omaha’s Complete

Streets 1.25 CM

Park Planning with the Public

1.25 CM

12:15 – 1:45 PM NPZA District Meetings & Lunch

1:45 – 3:00 PM Agricultural

Session 1.25 CM

Livable Communities

1.25 CM

NE Infrastructure Investment

1.25 CM

Watershed-Based Stormwater Management

1.25 CM Ethics for Planners

& Attorneys 2.0 CM (Ethics) / CLE (Ethics)

3:15 – 4:30 PM Transportation

Design 1.25 CM

A Band, A Beer & A Brownfield

1.25 CM

Dynamic Public Engagement

1.25 CM

Problem Properties

1.25 CLE

5:00 – 6:00 PM Social Hour

6:00 PM Banquet

Friday, March 10th 8:00 – 9:15 AM

Conflicts of Interest 1.25 CM (Law)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

1.25 CM (Law)

Rural Renaissance

1.25 CM

Getting the Most Out of Your Consultant

1.25 CM

9:30 – 10:45 AM Zoning Administrator

Q&A 1.25 CLE

Open Meetings Act

1.25 CM (Law)

New Trends in Housing Styles

1.25 CM Think-Engage-Learn

1.25 CM

11:00 – 12:15 PM General

Q&A

12:15 – 12:30 PM Conference Closing

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Thursday, March 9th

Welcome & Gener al Session

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 9 & 10 (1.25 CM)

Ron Sims is a civic volunteer active in health, education, environmental and social equity issues. Appointed by Governor Jay Inslee, Sims serves as the chair of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board. The board is responsible for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Washington State.

Sims is on the Board of Regents of Washington State University. He was appointed to the board by former Governor Chris Gregoire. The Board of Regents is the university's governing body.

Sims is on the Board of Directors of the Washington Health Alliance, formerly the Puget Sound Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization he helped found where employers, physicians, hospitals, patients, health plan providers and others from throughout the region come together to improve health care quality.

Sims served as the Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 2009 to 2011. He was appointed by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As the second most senior official at HUD, Sims managed the day-to-day operations of an agency with 8,500 employees and an operating budget of nearly $40 billion.

Prior to his appointment at HUD, Sims served for 12 years as the elected Executive of Martin Luther King, Jr. County in Washington State, the 13th largest county in the nation with 1.8 million residents and 39 cities including the cities of Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond.

As County Executive, Sims was nationally recognized for his work on the integration of environmental, social equity and public health policies that produced groundbreaking work on climate change, health care reform, affordable housing, mass transit, environmental protection, land use, and equity and social justice.

Born in Spokane, Washington in 1948, Sims is a graduate of Central Washington University.


STaR Session: What is Sustainability in Small Towns 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 9 & 10 (1.25 CM)


The StaR Division of APA has been looking to define the concept of sustainability and how it impacts small towns and rural communities. The purpose of this session is to discuss

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what sustainability means for smaller communities and counties as opposed to just the larger metropolitan cities. The session will be a true facilitated discussion with minimal presentation and maximum input. The attendees will help define what sustainability is for their jurisdictions and other small communities.

This session debuted at the National Planning Conference in Phoenix in April 2016. The goal of STaR is to take this premise out to multiple chapters in the next couple of years to help define this topic for small towns and rural planning jurisdiction.

Working Together for Water in Nebraska: the Aquamart Way 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

John T. Heaston, The Guy at Aquamart

Steve Masters, PE, Owner at RSM Consulting, LLC

The Aquamart project works with Nebraska water users to find proactive solutions for their most common water use challenges. One of the most common water planning challenges is meeting current and future needs of all water users in a watershed. Municipal users have concerns about water quality and flood control, recreational users care about having water for boating, fishing and other outdoor activities and farmers are concerned about having the proper amounts of water to grow their crops, to name a few. Bringing these values into focus with each other ensures better planning, implementation, and outcomes.


Livestock Matrix 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 2 (1.25 CM)

Rick Stowell, Associate Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

This session will provide insights into the process of developing the new voluntary livestock matrix. In addition, the presentation will discuss how to use the matrix.

Findings of Fact 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 1 (1.25 CM-Law, 1.25 CLE)


How do you express the reasons for saying yes or no to a planning request? Yes or no to a variance? How do you express the specific facts that support your decisions and recommendations? Come find out the proper way to make solid findings using the facts needed to support the decision. Proper findings of fact are critical to a successful court challenge or a losing one.

Plan 4 Health 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Julie Harris, Program Manager for the Planners4Health Grant

Andy Wessel, Public Health Planner at Douglas County Health Dept

Derek Miller, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager at City of Omaha Planning Dept

The Nebraska chapter of the American Planning Association (APA NE) was awarded a Planners4Health grant to build capacity supporting healthy communities. Beginning in

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February 2017, APA NE and its fellow taskforce partners will work together to strengthen the intersection of planning and public health in Nebraska. Key activities include: identifying practices that operationalize healthy community design and health equity principles; developing formal connections between professional associations including APA NE and the Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN); and adopting a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration toward a joint degree between UNL’s College of Architecture and UNMC’s College of Public Health.

Omaha's Complete Streets Design Manual 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 7 (1.25 CM)

Stephen Osberg, AICP, City Planner at City of Omaha Planning Dept

Our streets are our most important public spaces. They are present in every part of town. Of course we drive on them, but we also bike, stroll, jog, dine, sit, create art, deliver freight, and do any number of other activities there. All these uses are valuable, but they often conflict with each other, especially in areas with limited right-of-way. To address possible conflicts and create a street system that works for all users, the City of Omaha developed a Complete Streets Policy along with a Complete Streets Design Manual to guide the transition from policy to implementation.

Park Planning with the Public 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

Christopher Shires, AICP, Principal at Confluence, Inc

J. Benjamin Champ, AICP, EDFP, ASLA, Assistant City Manager & Community Development Director at City of Pleasant Hill, IA

Following the adoption of a new parks master plan in 2015, the City of Pleasant Hill in Central Iowa immediately began the planning of a new community park envisioned in the parks master plan. When designing a new park, it is important to remember the three P's of planning: Preparation, Participation, and Patience. This session will provide an overview of the park planning process for Pleasant Hill Park in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, and will include the lessons learned.

NPZA District Meetings 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Meet with NPZA district representatives to discuss the year ahead. You must attend your district meeting in order to get a meal ticket for lunch. Room assignments are as follows:

Metro District Northeast District Panhandle District South Central District Southeast District West Central District

Diamond 8 Diamond 7 Diamond 2 Diamond 6 Diamond 1 Diamond 2

Lunch 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM, Diamond 9 & 10

Ethics for Planners & Attorneys 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM, Diamond 2 (2.0 CM-Ethics, 2.0 CLE)

Carol Rhea, FAICP, Immediate-Past President of APA & Founding Partner at Orion Planning + Design

David C. Levy, Attorney at Baird Holm Law Firm

This session should be helpful to all professionals who face many ethical dilemmas. An overview of the new AICP Code of

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Ethics and Professional Conduct will be given along with a description of ethics principles, rules of conduct and ethics complaint procedures. The session speaker will share “real life” ethical situations and scenarios. Come and learn about ethical situations that your peers face in the region and on a national basis.

Expansion of Livestock Production: Preparing to Engage with Stakeholders 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM, Diamond 1 (1.25 CM)

Amy Millmier Schmidt, Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rick Koelsch, Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rick Stowell, Associate Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

With growing interest in establishing new livestock and poultry facilities in the state, an opportunity exists for increased engagement with prospective producers, allied industries and community members. Many of the critical steps in planning for a new or expanding livestock or poultry operation need to occur early in the process. Regulatory requirements, environmental risk assessments, biosecurity considerations and community impacts are common factors that drive the process of progressing from a planned facility to an operating farm. In this session, presenters will share their perspectives on critical questions to consider when engaging with a prospective livestock producer.

Livable Communities for All Ages 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Connie Benjamin, State Director at AARP Nebraska

Mark Intermill, Associate State Director for Advocacy at AARP Nebraska

In America, we have an increasingly aging population. Studies conducted by AARP show that over 3/4 of people 45+ want to stay in their current residence for as long as possible. And for the 65+ population that number is 88%. A livable community for all ages is one that is safe and secure, has affordable and appropriate housing and transportation options, and offers supportive community features and services. Once in place, those resources enhance personal independence; allow residents to age in place and foster their engagement in the community's civic, economic and social life.

Nebraska Infrastructure Investment 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM, Diamond 7 (1.25 CM)

Vivek Davé, Director of Network Real Estate at Mobilitie, LLC

Emma Sirles, Sr. Government Relations Manager at Mobilitie, LLC

Christy Eichorn, AICP, Permitting Manager at Mobilitie, LLC

Connectivity is a vital component of daily life. Mobilitie is deploying a high-speed, high-capacity bandwidth network to facilitate the next generation of devices and data-driven services and meet the ever-growing demand for connectivity. Explore this technology of the future and how it is shaping the way planners look at their communities. Representatives from Mobilitie will discuss fiber and wireless infrastructure and how it is replacing the telephone land line in many communities. The speakers will also discuss how this type of infrastructure can and should be addressed as part of a community’s Comprehensive Plan.

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Watershed-Based Stormwater Management: Planning, Funding & Constructing 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

David Wilwerding, AICP, Community Development Director at City of Johnston, IA

In 2008/2009 the City of Johnston undertook the first Watershed based approach at assessing stormwater management. The resulting Watershed Assessment and Stormwater Management Plan has resulted in a paradigm shift in how stormwater is managed in the community. This session will provide an overview of the planning process, discuss funding stormwater improvements through the use of a Stormwater Utility, and discuss how green infrastructure has been constructed within the community, specifically focused on the Greenwood Hills Greenbelt project.

Break 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM, Pre-Function Area

Mob ile Session

Transportation Design from a Planner's Perspective 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Marty Shukert, FAICP, Principal at RDG Planning & Design

This session will provide a practical workshop in the design and redesign of transportation facilities, looking at specific contexts in Kearney. It will focus on system design issues, site planning practices, and incremental and affordable changes in street design that can provide a safer and more pleasant environment for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It will include an exploration of contemporary practices and their application to Nebraska communities. Weather permitting, the session will be conducted as a mobile workshop on bicycles.

A Band, A Beer & A Brownfield: Engaging Redevelopment 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 7 (1.25 CM)

Ben Peotter, PE, Supervisor of Brownfield Redevelopment Services at Ayres Associates

Barbara Kloth, AICP, Planner at Ayres Associates

Getting the public to engage in public meetings designed to solicit input or developer engagement is tough, but mention Brownfields or especially "EPA Brownfields" and watch their eyes glaze over. A lot of sessions focus on a specific project, but here we're presenting education concepts that work, deliver results, and you can take with you to your community. Join this session to hear an approach for helping communities in the west battle boredom to inspire public interest (and developer investment) through creative marketing and public participation efforts in Main Street Brownfield projects.

Dynamic Public Participation = Plan Implementation Success 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM)

Christopher Janson, AICP, Team Leader at MSA Professional Services, Inc

Shawn O'Shea, AICP, Planner at MSA Professional Services, Inc

Dynamic public engagement that builds stakeholder consensus is crucial for successful plan implementation. We

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will explore several dynamic engagement techniques and activities that garner feedback from all sectors of a community, helping to breathe excitement into the planning process. This excitement can help motivate implementers to move forward on the plan’s initiatives.

Resolving Problem Properties 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM, Diamond 1 (1.25 CLE)


Mark Evans, Building Inspector at City of Hastings

From abandoned properties to dilapidated buildings to nuisance and premise complaints, this presentation will give you tools and insights on how to clean up your community. Speakers will cover several aspects of problem property abatement, including adopting a nuisance ordinance/resolution; inspections; notices; the legal process after a notice is sent; and various ways to recoup costs to the jurisdiction. Dave has spent nearly 30 years engaged in the general practice of law with a working knowledge, understanding, and experience of land use. Mark has been a building inspector, zoning administrator, and nuisance inspector in Hastings for 17 years.

Social H our

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Hospitality Room

Join other conference attendees before the Banquet in the hospitality room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites.

Banq uet

6:00 PM, Diamond 9 & 10

The NPZA and Nebraska APA Awards Banquet will recognize individuals and organizations for excellence in the field of planning in Nebraska.

Friday, March 10th Conflicts of Interest 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM-Law)

Charles Hamilton, Former Attorney & Right of Way Agent at Nebraska Department of Roads

As an appointed or elected official, the concept of a conflict of interest can be a tricky proposition. The official can often be asking themselves questions such as “What is a conflict of interest?” “If I have a conflict of interest, does that mean I can’t participate?” “What does the law say about conflicts of interest?” and “What steps should I take to determine if I have a conflict of interest and how do I let the body know I believe I have one?” In this session, we’ll cover the answers to these questions and more regarding conflicts of interest.

Board of Zoning Adjustment 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 1 (1.25 CM-Law)


The presentation will be a two-fold approach. The first approach will be to inform and educate the audience on the state statutes regarding the Board of Adjustment as well as

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the statutory role of the Board of Adjustment. Remarkably, there are educated planners that do not understand the specific requirements and laws governing this body. This educational portion will also teach using past case law from the different courts in Nebraska. The second item addressed during the session will be an update on all court cases and legislation in Nebraska that have come down in the past year.

Rural Renaissance: Manifest Destiny in Action 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Greg Ptacek, Director of Economic Development at City of Neligh

Hear Neligh’s Manifest Destiny story. Learn how the community of 1,600 bucked rural stigmas and became a rural role model. Since 2012, Neligh has welcomed 24 new businesses and transitioned 11 existing businesses to new ownership. In that same time period, the community has realized over $36.5 million in capital investment with another $8 million in the que. This action-packed hour and a half will feature videos and one of the greatest PowerPoints you will ever see! See firsthand the importance of planning, plan implementation, and data collection and learn how Neligh became one of the greenest communities in Nebraska.

Getting the Most Out of Your Consultant 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM, Diamond 7 (1.25 CM)

Matt Ashby, AICP, CUD, Urban Planner at Ayres Associates

Ben Peotter, PE, Supervisor of Brownfield Redevelopment Services at Ayres Associates

Working with a consultant comes with a long list of benefits--valuable time, emerging tools, experience with a broad variety of communities--but sometimes your consultant leaves you wanting to pull out your hair. This isn't death by PowerPoint! We want to hear your war stories, share our experience on both sides of the table, and leave you with top tips on how to maximize your partnerships in an engaging, visual-heavy session. Join us and keep the hair on your head and not in your hands the next time you hire a consultant.


Zoning Administrator Q & A 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 1 (1.25 CLE)


If you are a zoning administrator, you are invited to attend this session. This is a Question & Answer session with David Ptak, Attorney at Law. If you are wondering how to deal with a specific issue regarding the public, planning commission, or even elected officials, then this session may be for you. You are welcome to attend even if you want to listen and learn. Again, this is for Zoning Administrators only.

Open Meetings Act 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 8 (1.25 CM-Law)

Charles Hamilton, Former Attorney & Right of Way Agent at Nebraska Department of Roads

The Nebraska Open Meetings Act guarantees that every meeting of a public body shall be open to the public. This session covers the legal responsibilities of the public bodies-- elected official bodies, planning commissions, and

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officials/staff who represent the local government--in order to create transparency in government by requiring advance public notice and an opportunity for public participation.

New Trends in Housing Styles 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 6 (1.25 CM)

Keith Marvin, AICP, President at Marvin Planning Consultants

This session will cover recent housing trends in the United States with a focus on Tiny Houses, Tree Houses, and other unusual housing types.

Think-Engage-Learn: Effective Public Engagement 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Diamond 7 (1.25 CM)

Andy Wessel, Public Health Planner at Douglas County Health Dept

Derek Miller, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager at City of Omaha Planning Dept

A fundamental principle of our nation is that people should have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. In many cases, decisions are made of behalf of neighborhoods rather than with neighborhoods. Despite noble intentions, this approach frequently leaves both public servants and neighborhood residents frustrated and increasingly distrustful of each other. This workshop will highlight the attitudes, skills, and practices that can be developed to build a culture of genuine respect and capacity for public participation.


General Q & A 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM, Diamond 6

Harry Milligan, former Community Development Director at City of Hastings

Is there something you need answered but it didn't seem to come up during the conference? Did a session bring up other questions or do you just want some clarification? If so, this session is for you. Harry Milligan will facilitate this Question & Answer session along with conference speakers in attendance. There is no need to leave with unanswered questions.

Conf erence Closing 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM, Diamond 6

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Boards & Committees NPZA Board of Directors President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Christopher Solberg

1st Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Judy Clark

2nd Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dan Giittinger

Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chad Nabity

Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Char Carpenter

Membership Sec/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steve Charleston

Conference Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stacey Hageman

Conference Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amy Vorhies

Newsletter Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Daniel Bennett

NE APA Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keith Marvin

UNL Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gordon Scholz

Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dave Ptak

Panhandle District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Daniel Bennett (Chair)

Annie Folck

Janet Johnson

South Central District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Harry Milligan (Chair)

Eric Melcher

Barb Barnett

Northeast District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mary Ziemba (Chair)

Liz Doerr

Mary Baldridge

Southeast District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dave Schmitz (Chair)

Rian Harkins

Jim Green

West Central District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dolly Kienke (Chair)

Bob Tatum

Brent Clark

Metro District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kevin Andersen (Chair)

Donna Lynam

Nick Klimek

APA Executive Committee President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Derek Miller

Vice President/PDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Christy Eichorn

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Matthew Roque

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jesse Poore

NPZA Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keith Marvin

UNL Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gordon Scholz

Conference Committee Steve Charleston Derek Miller

Christy Eichorn Harry Milligan

Stacey Hageman Chris Solberg

Keith Marvin Amy Vorhies

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NPZA Districts

Counties by District

Metro District Cass Lancaster Saunders Washington

Douglas Sarpy

Northeast District Antelope Cuming Holt Stanton

Boone Dakota Knox Thurston

Boyd Dixon Madison Valley

Burt Dodge Nance Wayne

Cedar Garfield Pierce Wheeler

Colfax Greeley Platte

Panhandle District Banner Dawes Kimball Sheridan

Box Butte Deuel Morrill Sioux

Cheyenne Garden Scotts Bluff

South Central District Adams Furnas Howard Sherman

Buffalo Gosper Kearney Webster

Clay Hall Merrick

Dawson Hamilton Nuckolls

Franklin Harlan Phelps

Southeast District Butler Johnson Polk Thayer

Fillmore Nemaha Richardson York

Gage Otoe Seward

Jefferson Pawnee Saline

West Central District Arthur Dundy Keith Perkins

Blaine Frontier Keya Paha Red Willow

Brown Grant Lincoln Rock

Chase Hayes Logan Thomas

Cherry Hitchcock Loup

Custer Hooker McPherson

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