[ June 11, 2010 3:00 pm to June 13, 2010 3:00 pm. June 11, 2010 3:00 pm to June 13, 2010 3:00 pm. ] Come to Worthington to enjoy the windsurfers on Lake Okabena, take a windsurfing lesson or two, and relax by the lake with some refreshments and live music. This event will be held June 11-13 at Sailboard Beach, Lake Okabena in Worthington. Learn more at www.worthingtonwindsurfing.com.
Mayors: Communities are at stake
Mayors from St. Paul, Minneapolis and greater Minnesota gathered at the Capitol today to deliver the follow message regarding the governor’s latest plan to cut LGA:
St. Paul, Minn.—Devastating, disproportionate and irresponsible. That’s how Minnesota city leaders characterized Governor Tim Pawlenty’s latest round of proposed cuts to local government aid (LGA). Mayors from across the state [...]
How would your city fare under Governor Pawlenty’s new round of LGA cuts?
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Pawlenty released a plan to balance the state’s budget based on the belief that $400 million in anticipated federal money will not be delivered to the state before the session adjourns. Cities can anticipate deep cuts under the governor’s proposal.
Melrose car show and cookoff to support brain cancer research
[ June 4, 2010; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. June 5, 2010; 9:00 am; ] Visit Melrose for live music, great food, fireworks, and a classic car cruise June 4 and 5 to support brain cancer research. Activities begin on Friday, June 4, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Sauk River Park, and reconvene on Saturday, June 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. For entrance, please bring a free will donation. [...]
Statement from CGMC on Governor Pawlenty’s additional cuts to LGA
CGMC Executive Director Tim Flaherty released the following statement to the press regarding Governor Pawlenty’s plan to cut LGA deeper than his original proposal based on the fear that FMAP funding will not be delivered to the state before the session’s adjournment:
For the governor to propose yet another cut to cities shows once again that [...]
City of Austin plans for safe disposal of unused prescriptions
This session, CGMC monitored legislation (S.F.1568/H.F. 1217) that aimed to create better mechanisms for disposing unused prescription medications. Unused pharmaceuticals are often flushed down toilets or buried in landfills and can seep into drinking water sources. Originally, this legislation would have placed the burden of safe disposal on drug manufacturers and wholesalers, but was subsequently revised to shift the responsibility to local law enforcement officers and the MPCA.
2010 Labor & Employee Relations Seminar
[ May 27, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. June 10, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Labor Committee will be sponsoring two seminars again this year from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as follows: Thursday, May 27, 2010 in New Ulm and Thursday, June 10, 2010 in the Park Rapids lakes area. Registration materials are available here.
The seminar topics include the following:
Using non-regular employees to your advantage
Effective performance evaluations
Contracting local [...]
