The P&Z commission wants to look into adding wind turbine regulations to the ordinances. If anyone has adopted or is considering adopting language on regulating wind turbine and would be willing to share it I would appreciate it. Also I’d be interested to hear what the experiences, roadblocks, etc. where in the process.

Thanks,
Austin Bleess
Community Development Director
City of Wells
ableess@cityofwells.net
Direct Dial: 507-553-6373
Fax: 507-553-5126

Does anyone have ordinance suggestions to make attached garages a less
dominant feature of the home ? 
 
Dan Olson
City of Northfield
dan.olson@ci.northfield.mn.us
507-645-3056

Two planners in greater MN will be studying for the May AICP. Matthew Dyrdahl and I, Rita Albrecht will be meeting weekly in Bemidji to study together. We have tentatively set our regular meeting time at 7:00-10:00pm on Wednesday evenings at the Bemidji State University Library. Please contact me at ritaalbrecht@midco.net if you would like to join us. Rita Albrecht

Rita C. Albrecht

1911 Norton Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601

ritaalbrecht@midco.net
Home 218-751-0197
Cell 218-760-8715
Web http://bemidjibits.blogspot.com/

If you are asking questions about alternative energy and how communities can
promote solar energy, please join Solar Cities Minnesota for a FREE training
on:

Clean Energy Financing Tools for Local Government
Friday, February 19, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 am
League of Minnesota Cities
145 University Ave West, Saint Paul

The next AICP exam window is May 10-24. Studying with a partner or a group has been very useful for many people. It can be difficult to find study partners, particularly outside of the Metro.

If you are planning to take the exam and would like to find a study partner, maybe this forum can be a connection point. Let people know here on the forum and they can contact you.

Jeff Smyser, AICP
MnAPA Professional Development Officer
City Planner, City of Lino Lakes
651-982-2425
651-982-2499 fax
jeff.smyser@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

Which Cities/Counties have a program to hold perpetual easements pursuant to Minn. Stat. Chapter 84C? How is your program administered?

Jennifer Buckentine
Stearns County Environmental Services
phone: 320-656-3613
800-450-0852
fax: 320-656-6484
web: www.co.stearns.mn.us