April 19, 2008 UTC Meeting

WTA Urban Towns Committee
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Ramada Fond du Lac

One North Main Street
Tel: 920-923-3000

Directions: From Hwy 41 exit east on to Hwy 23 / Johnson Street. Proceed east to 6^th stop-n-go lights at Main Street. (Wal Greens on northwest corner). Turn south proceed to 2^nd stop-n-go light. Ramada is on east [left] side of street with parking ramp entrance on north. Parking on levels 4-7.

8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 Call to Order

Introductions

Educational Program: Economic Regions – Where We Are At In Wisconsin.

Whether we are ready or not, economic regionalism is happening. Town officials must understand the concept, determine how it will affect the town and work out a strategy which will gain the greatest benefit for the town and its residents.

Panel presentation:

Thrive . Jennifer Alexander, President. - Website: www.thrivehere.org

Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Green and Rock Counties

New North. Kathi Seifert, Co-Chair. – Website: www.thenewnorth.com

Florence, Marinette, Oconto, Menomonee, Shawano, Waupaca, Outagamie, Brown, Kewaunee, Door, Waushara, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan Counties

Synergy. Tara Bergeson. Outreach Systems Manager. More information:www.thesynergyconference.com

An approach through the educational institutions in partnership with other agencies.

Dunn County Visioning. Juliet Fox. Executive Director. Website:www.dunnvision.org (Dunn County communities have formulated a team. ”Project was initiated by a consortium of county residents to provide the opportunity for citizens to come together to explore opportunities “)

Legislative Update

Development of 2009-2010 WTA Legislative Agenda

12:00 Lunch – Sliced Beef. Chicken. Mashed potatoes w/ gravy. Hot vegetable. Salad. Rolls. Coffee, tea & milk. Brownie.

12:45 Tom Harnisch. WTA Education Director

New laws and law changes will impact Town Government and how it operates.

Impact Fees

Video Franchising

3:00 Adjourn

Link to Registration Form