2021 Legislative Series: Responding to Economic Challenges

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Public Finance: Whether you are a new councilmember, mayor, or city clerk, managing a city budget is a big responsibility and comes with a lot to learn. In this episode, we hear from Merrill King, finance director for the City of Minnetonka, to discuss tips for... by LMC City Speak

22 min listen

What I Learned Over 100 Cups of Coffee: Duluth Councilmember Noah Hobbs wanted to get feedback from his constituents in a different way. So, he set a goal to have 100 cups of coffee with residents! Listen in as host Adriana Temali-Smith talks with Councilmember Hobbs about the lessons he... by LMC City Speak

23 min listen

Legislative Check-In: End of Regular Session: Gov. Walz and legislative leaders announced the framework of a two-year budget agreement that would require a short special session in the coming week or so. Tune in as LMC lobbyists Gary Carlson and Ann Lindstrom give an update of where things stand... by LMC City Speak

18 min listen

You’re Elected, Now What?: So Now that You're an Elected Official; Here are some Helpful Tips! by LMC City Speak

28 min listen

What’s Ahead for Cities in the 2019 Legislative Session?: Two of the League’s lobbyists, Gary Carlson, Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Director, and Ann Lindstrom, IGR Representative, join podcast hosts Ed Cadman and Phil Trebatoski to discuss what might be around the corner for cities this coming legislativ by LMC City Speak

25 min listen

Tips for Building Council Collaboration, Part 1: Everyone can learn to interact more productively, whether you’ve been a mayor or councilmember for two decades or two months. During this episode, LMCIT Collaboration & Mediation Services Manager Pam Whitmore will join hosts Ed Cadman and Phil... by LMC City Speak

20 min listen

Tips for Building Council Collaboration, Part II: Join City Speak Host Adriana Temali-Smith, LMC education manager, for a conversation with Clint Gridley, city administrator of Woodbury about how to acclimate new councilmembers and mayors to their roles as elected city officials. Get a copy of the... by LMC City Speak

20 min listen

Collaboration in Scott County: SCALE, the Scott County Association for Leadership & Efficiency, is helping local governments forge innovative ways to collaborate. Learn how this collaboration leads to providing superior service while making the most of limited resources.... by LMC City Speak

29 min listen

Inspiring the Next Generation of City Leaders: Young people are the city leaders of the future—but how can we recruit and retain them for city careers? Tune in to this episode to find out what cities have done to encourage young people to get involved with city government. Waconia City... by LMC City Speak

29 min listen

Legislative Check-In: How Are Cities Faring at the Capitol?: With about a month left in the 2019 legislative session, what kind of outcomes can cities expect? Tune in as LMC lobbyists Gary Carlson and Ann Lindstrom give an update of Capitol happenings and discuss bills that could impact cities. Your hosts for... by LMC City Speak

28 min listen

Do Well by Doing Good: Thoughts on a 40+-Year Career in City Government: If you’ve been involved in Minnesota city government in the last several decades, you’ve likely heard of or met Kevin Frazell, director of member services at the League of Minnesota Cities. As Kevin prepares to retire after a 40+-year career, he... by LMC City Speak

20 min listen

Your Stories Make a Difference at the Capitol: More than 150 city officials are volunteering this summer to help shape the League of Minnesota Cities’ legislative agenda for the next year by participating in the League’s legislative policy committees. Hear first-hand from two of those... by LMC City Speak

16 min listen

Staff-Council Relationships: Understanding Roles & Developing Collective Wisdom: A good working relationship between a city’s staff and council will help ensure the success of the city. In this episode, Mayor Rita Albrecht and City Manager Nate Mathews of Bemidji talk about how the roles of elected city officials and city staff... by LMC City Speak

21 min listen

I’ll Drink to That! Turning Wastewater (and Beer) Into Energy: When you flush your toilet or run water down the drain, where does it go? Well, in most cases it ends up at your municipal wastewater treatment facility, where it is cleaned and returned for the public’s use. But what if you could take the... by LMC City Speak

27 min listen

LMC Year in Review With David Unmacht: Just as resident engagement is the “holy grail” of city services, member outreach and engagement is key to the League of Minnesota Cities’ ability to provide the most relevant resources to Minnesota cities. League Executive Director David... by LMC City Speak

22 min listen

#WeGotThis Series: Tracy Bertram: In this episode of the #WeGotThis Series on pandemic response, we talk with Becker Mayor Tracy Bertram, whose city dealt with a large fire just prior to the current COVID-19 crisis. Hear how that first incident helped to build the leadership team and... by LMC City Speak

19 min listen

Mental Health Crises and How Police Respond: Across Minnesota, police are responding to an increasing number of calls for those who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. We talk with Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering to find out what this means for police departments, the types of... by LMC City Speak

29 min listen

2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Anne Finn: Prep for the 2020 legislative session with this episode — one of five in a special series with League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) staff covering the top issues affecting cities at the Capitol this year. In this episode, IGR... by LMC City Speak

11 min listen

Greater Minnesota Cities: We Can Lead in Achieving Race Equity: When we talk about race equity in city government, we’re talking about city services, policies, and practices that work for everyone in a community, regardless of their race. Cities — even smaller ones and/or those in Greater Minnesota — have an... by LMC City Speak

35 min listen

2020 Census: Why a Complete Count Matters: Is your city ready for the 2020 census? Minnesota State Demographer Susan Brower explains why the census is so important and how it’s used at the local level (including the distribution of billions of dollars in funding). Brower also discusses ways... by LMC City Speak

26 min listen

My Word Is My Bond: Award-Winning Mayor Shares Sage Advice: Mayor Jerry Faust’s long career in public service for the City of St. Anthony Village has taught him a lot about how best to govern his city. The recipient of the League of Minnesota Cities 2019 C.C. Ludwig Award, Jerry talks about some of the... by LMC City Speak

29 min listen

Engineering City Success: When Steve Bot became St. Michael city administrator in 2012, he was assigned the goal of expanding the number of lanes on I-94 near his community. Winner of the League of Minnesota Cities 2019 James F. Miller Leadership Award, Steve shares how... by LMC City Speak

21 min listen

#WeGotThis Series: Andrea Lauer: In this episode of the #WeGotThis Series on pandemic response, Royalton Mayor Andrea Lauer shares the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on her community and what it’s like to lead a city in times like these. Hear about the challenges of using... by LMC City Speak

23 min listen

How We Lead Starts with Who We Are: What does leadership in race equity look like in other organizations and what does it take to be a leader in this area? In this episode, Damon Shoholm, director of the James P. Shannon Leadership Institute and Amherst H. Wilder Foundation... by LMC City Speak

23 min listen

Joys and Challenges of Our First Year in Office: How did your first year go as an elected city official, what did you learn, and what advice would you give others? We check in with two elected officials as they wrap up their first year in office. Warren Mayor Mara Hanel and Oak Park Heights... by LMC City Speak

33 min listen

Go Big So Minnesotans Can Go Home: Housing is a critical infrastructure issue in cities across Minnesota, and it intersects with many other basic needs and services. One of the partners working to solve this complex problem is Minnesota Housing Assistant Commissioner for Policy and... by LMC City Speak

31 min listen

#WeGotThis Series: Mark Ruff: In this episode of the #WeGotThis Series on pandemic response, Minneapolis Interim City Coordinator Mark Ruff, a public finance expert, shares his thoughts on basic actions cities can take now to help weather economic uncertainty, where cities can... by LMC City Speak

24 min listen

2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Daniel Lightfoot: Prep for the 2020 legislative session with this episode — one of five in a special series with League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) staff covering the top issues affecting cities at the Capitol this year. In this episode, IGR... by LMC City Speak

9 min listen

2020 Session Preview: Legislative Short Takes with Gary Carlson and Anne Finn: Prep for the 2020 legislative session with this episode — one of five in a special series with League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) staff covering the top issues affecting cities at the Capitol this year. In this episode, IGR... by LMC City Speak

11 min listen

The Ballet of the Snow Plows: We live in a winter wonderland in Minnesota, which is great until you need to drive in it. In this episode, we talk about a crucial city service — snow plowing and clearance — and the policies that cities enact to keep us safe on the roads. Hear... by LMC City Speak

25 min listen

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2021 Legislative Series: Responding to Economic Challenges

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