2016 FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS | AUGUST 23-26LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Welcome to Scottsdale 2General Information 3Conference Sponsors 4Tuesday Agenda 6Wednesday Agenda 7Thursday Agenda 12Friday Agenda 17Conference at a Glance 18Youth Program 20 Spouse/Guest Program 21Service Awards 22Legislative Awards 2016 23 Meeting Room Map 24

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WELCOME TO SCOTTSDALE!

Scottsdale is delighted to host the 2016 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference!

No doubt again this year the conference will provide many opportunities for exposure to new information and concepts that help us better serve our constituents. I hope our discussions will create greater unity for us as leaders, for our cities and for the great state of Arizona in order that we may move forward for an even brighter tomorrow.

And while you are visiting, Scottsdale has a global reputation as a vacation destination and I hope you will take advantage of some of our wonderfully relaxing amenities before and after the conference's planned activities. The Scottsdale Fairmont Princess Resort is ready to accommodate your every request

as are Scottsdale's other spas, shopping districts, celebrated restaurants, fi ne art galleries, and golf courses.

I anticipate another rewarding League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference and certainly hope you enjoy your time in Scottsdale.

Sincerely,W.J. "Jim" LaneMayor of Scottsdale

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League Life MembersCarol S. Anderson, Kingman • Christopher J. Bavasi, FlagstaffJames L. Boles, Winslow • Douglas Coleman, Apache JunctionBoyd Dunn, Chandler • Stanley Gibson, GlobeHarry E. Mitchell, Tempe • Wayne C. Pomeroy, MesaGeorge R. Renner, Glendale • Gary Scaramazzo, PageMark Schnepf, Queen Creek • Elaine M. Scruggs, GlendaleRobert Walkup, Tucson

League Executive CommitteePresident:Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe

Vice President:Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler

Treasurer:Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City

Committee Members:Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale • Gilbert Lopez, Councilmember, CoolidgeLana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage • Gerald Nabours, Mayor, FlagstaffLinda Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills • Jerry Weiers, Mayor, GlendaleTom Schoaf, Mayor, Litchfi eld Park • Ed Honea, Mayor, MaranaChristian Price, Mayor, Maricopa • John Giles, Mayor, Mesa • Kenny Evans, Mayor, PaysonCathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria • Daniel Valenzuela, Councilmember, PhoenixHarvey Skoog, Mayor, Prescott Valley • Jim Lane, Mayor, ScottsdaleDaryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low • Rick Mueller, Mayor, Sierra VistaSharon Wolcott, Mayor, Surprise • Bob Rivera, Mayor, ThatcherJonathan Rothschild, Mayor, Tucson • Douglas Nicholls, Mayor, Yuma

Conference BadgesYou must wear your offi cial conference badge to obtain entrance to all functions, including meals and social events.

The dress at the conference is business casual. This includes the receptions and dinners.

Registration Desk Location and HoursThe conference registration desk will be located in the Princess Ballroom Foyer.

9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 237:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 247:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 257:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26

CLE CreditNote: Sessions with an next to them are eligible for continuing legal education (CLE) credit.

Conference Mobile ApplicationTo download the League Conference mobile app, scan the QR codebelow or visit www.leagueaz.org/mobile/16ac/r/ from your mobile device.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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PLATINUM SPONSORS

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

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Brown & Associates ● EPCOR ● HighGround, Inc.LECET Southwest ● Resolution Copper ● Stifel

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

ENDORSED PARTNERS

Aetna ● Ameresco ● Arizona Food Marketing Alliance ● Arizona Lottery ● Arizona Metropolitan Trust (AzMT)Arizona Public Employers Health Pool (APEHP) ● Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) ● ATN International ● Ballard Spahr LLP

Central Arizona Project ● CenturyLink ● Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) ● Climatec LLCComcast ● Cox Business ● Gammage & Burnham ● Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. ● Kutak Rock LLP

Molera Alvarez/A Government & Public Relations Firm ● Mountain States Employers Council ● The PFM GroupRBC Capital Markets, LLC ● Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. ● Salt River Project ● Southwest Gas Corporation

Total Transit ● Tucson Electric Power Company / UniSource Energy Services

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TUESDAY, August 23Golf Tournament 8:00 a.m. – TPC Stadium Course

Pre Conference Session1:30 p.m. – Palomino 10Body Language and Leadership: What Messages Are You Conveying In Your Public, Business and Social Life?

This fun and interactive session will explore the importance of body language when communicating as a public offi cial. Over 65% of perceived messages are non-verbal. To be successful in communicating your message to others it is important to understand the principles and perception of body language, both positive and negative.

This seminar will empower you with valuable insights that you can use in your public, business and social life.

Speaker: Renate Mousseux, M.A. ED.

Event Cost: $40

Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference. If you did not register for this session but would like to attend, please talk with the League registration staff.

Resolutions Committee Meeting1:30 p.m. – Salon H and I

Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP) Annual Meeting 4:00 p.m. – Palomino 9

Welcome Reception 5:30 p.m. – Princess Ballroom East Foyer

The League extends a warm welcome to all conference delegates and guests.

APS Dinner at the League Annual Conference 6:30 p.m. – Princess BallroomPlease Note: This dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your conference registration.

If you plan to attend the dinner, you must have a ticket that will be provided in your registration packet.

TUESDAY AGENDA

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WEDNESDAY, August 24Parade of Flags Practice7:30 a.m. – Princess Ballroom

Designated representatives who will walk with their fl ag will meet in the Princess Ballroom for parade practice. We strongly encourage all fl ag bearers to attend practice.

Youth Program – see page 208:00 a.m. – Salon H

Opening General Session9:00 a.m. – Princess Ballroom

Presider: Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe, President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns • Invocation – Andre Wadsworth, Executive Pastor, Impact Church • Presentation of the Colors – Scottsdale Fire Department Honor Guard • Parade of Flags/Celebration of Cities and Towns

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Republican strategist and a political analyst for CNN and CNN en Español, as well as a political contributor on ABC's The View, Ana Navarro will provide her wit and insight on the current political climate.

• Host Mayor’s Welcome – Jim Lane, Mayor, Scottsdale, Member, League Executive Committee • Sponsor Recognition • Update from the National League of Cities (NLC) 1st Vice President – Matt Zone, Councilmember, Cleveland, Ohio • U.S. Senator John McCain • Keynote Speaker – Ana Navarro, CNN Political Analyst and GOP Strategist

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Lunch on Your Own12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions Public Service Ethics and Open Government 1:30 p.m. – Salon IThis session will outline four basic guidelines for local government: open government, unbiased government, responsible government and effi cient government; review confl ict of interest laws, the council-manager form of government and the use of public monies.

Presider: Ed Honea, Mayor, Marana, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeaker: Bill Sims, Attorney, Sims Murray Ltd.

Body Cameras – Part 1: Experienced Cities Share Lessons Learned1:30 p.m. – Salon F

Every day more communities nationwide are implementing body camera programs in their police departments to both increase accountability and better educate people about the important work that police do. But are body cameras right for all communities? Five Arizona cities will share their experience with police body cameras, lessons they have learned and tips on what your city or town needs to know before implementing a body camera program.

Presider: Cathy Carlat, Mayor, Peoria, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeakers: Brenda Buren, Police Support Services Director/Assistant Chief, Tempe Geoffrey Leggett, Assistant Chief of Police , Surprise John Meza, Chief of Police, Mesa Roy Minter, Chief of Police, Peoria Jay Zdilla, Assistant Chief of Police, Chandler

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Successful Downtowns: Cities Share Their Paths to Downtown Renaissance 1:30 p.m. – Salon G

What makes a great downtown? What steps can your city or town take to transform your downtown into a vibrant core of your community? In this session four communities who have done just that, transformed their downtowns into thriving and vibrant centers of their communities, will discuss the steps they took to transform their downtown cores.

Presider: Doug Von Gausig, Mayor, Clarkdale, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeakers: Doug Bartosh, City Manager, Cottonwood Dan Henderson, Economic Development Director, Gilbert Nick Ross, Economic Initiatives, Tucson Daniel Valenzuela, Councilmember, Phoenix, Member, League Executive Committee

Is Your Community Making Progress Toward A Future Workforce? Local Tools to Help Leaders Make Decisions and Differences 1:30 p.m. – Salon D

Educational attainment is the single largest predictor of the healthy economicand civic growth of our cities and towns. The Center for the Future of Arizona,College Success Arizona and Expect More Arizona will share strategies for goal setting, clear measures of progress and actions to grow local jobs and talent.

Presider: Darcy Renfro, Senior Director, The Arizona We Want Speakers: Pearl Chang Esau, President & CEO, Expect More Arizona Rich Nickel, President & CEO, College Success Arizona

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Answering the Tough Questions and Staying Calm Under Fire1:30 p.m. – Salon E

Anyone in public life needs this skill. Identifying and answering tough questions, managing delicate situations or just speaking for an organization comes withunique challenges. Cary Pfeffer offers survival tips and long-term strategies for leaders and those who work with them.

Presider: Douglas Nicholls, Mayor, Yuma, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeaker: Cary Pfeffer, ClearComm Consulting

Concurrent SessionsQuestions You Should Be Asking Your Finance DirectorThis session sponsored by the Government Finance Offi cers Association of Arizona and the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool.3:15 p.m. – Salon I

News stories far too often report fi nancial improprieties involving cities and towns. As elected offi cials, you have fi duciary responsibilities for the dollars entrusted to you by your citizens. But with the complexities of fi nancial systems, how can you appropriately discharge those responsibilities? This session will provide some questions to keep in mind when evaluating the fi nancial checks and balances in your city/town, and reports you receive.

Presider: Scott Barber, HR Director, Florence, President, AMRRP Board of TrusteesSpeakers: Bill Sims, Attorney, Sims Murray Ltd. Pat Walker, Principal Owner, Pat Walker Consulting

Body Cameras – Part 2: Policy and Legal Ramifi cations3:15 p.m. – Salon F

Body camera implementation carries an abundance of issues beyond the hardware. This session will explore the larger questions of policy and legality in the use of body cameras by law enforcement. The panelists will discuss such topics as the right to privacy, employer-employee relations, the Freedom of Information Act, prosecutorial concerns and other systemic matters.

Presider: Linda Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeakers: John Kavanagh, Senator, Legislative District 23 Bill Montgomery, County Attorney, Maricopa County Luis Santaella, Sr. Assistant City Attorney, Scottsdale

Toolbox for Small Town Economic Development3:15 p.m. – Salon G

Participants will hear fi rsthand from economic developers on tools that have been successfully utilized in smaller towns to promote economic development in those communities.

Presider: Susan Hyatt Dumon, Vice President of Business Expansion, Arizona Commerce AuthoritySpeakers: Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP, Economic Development Director, Scottsdale Julie Engel, President/CEO, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation Mignonne Hollis, Executive Director, Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation David McIntire, Community Investment Director, Flagstaff

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Moving From the Flintstones to the Jetsons: How Technology is Changing Everything About Transportation, Infrastructure and Funding3:15 p.m. – Salon DThis session will discuss how emerging technologies, such as autonomous vehicles and electric cars, will require a new look at policies for how we plan and fund our 21st century transportation infrastructure.

Presider: Jim Lane, Mayor, Scottsdale, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeakers: Eric Anderson, Transportation Director, Maricopa Association of Governments Grayson Brulte, President, Brulte & Company John Halikowski, Director, Arizona Department of Transportation Phillip Rayer, General Manager, Local Motors Bob Worsley, Senator, Legislative District 25

Legislative 101: Legislative Recap and How to Make an Impact at the Capitol3:15 p.m. – Salon E

League legislative staff will provide an overview of the major issues from the 2016 legislative session, discuss what is on the horizon for 2017 legislative session and deliver a basic primer on how you, as an municipal offi cial, can make an impact at the Arizona State Legislature.

Presider: Ken Strobeck, Executive Director, League of Arizona Cities and TownsSpeakers: Patrice Kraus, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Dale Wiebusch, Legislative Associate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns

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What Makes a Young Person Stay or Go? A Frank Discussion With Our Youth Leaders3:15 p.m. – Salon H

This session will be an open dialogue with youth leaders from different cities and towns throughout Arizona about what factors are important when they are making a decision to stay in the community they grew up in or to move after high school or college.

Presider: Megan Fisk, Outreach and Impact Manager, The Arizona We WantSpeakers: Hayden Brinkerhoff, Member, Coolidge Youth Council Garrett McNerney, Member, Lake Havasu City Youth Advisory Council Samantha Salazar, Member, Surprise Youth Council Angelique Shumway, Chairperson, Kingman Youth Advisory Commission Roman Sierra, Youth Commission Chair, Avondale Youth Council

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Affi liate Group MeetingGreater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA)4:00 p.m. – Moor 1

Dinner, President's Update and Entertainment6:30 p.m. – Palomino Ballroom

Presider: Mark Nexsen, Mayor, Lake Havasu City, Treasurer, League of Arizona Cities and TownsSpeaker: Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe, President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Entertainment Provided By: Howl 2 Go Dueling Pianos, Howl at the Moon

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THURSDAY AGENDA

THURSDAY, August 25Spouse/Guest Tour Scottsdale's Museum of the West - See Page 218:00 a.m. – Moor 1Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history, culture and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West. The museum brings to life the unique stories of the people, places and events that embody our Western heritage and play a role in shaping its future.

Note: There is a cost of $35 to attend this tour. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. All spouses/guests who are signed up for the full spouse/guest program may attend (a ticket will be included with your badge).

Concurrent SessionsMarijuana Laws and Taxation: What Do Cities Need to Know if Marijuana Becomes Legal?8:15 a.m. – Salon A and BThis session will provide an overview of the Arizona Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act Initiative that will be on the ballot in November and its impact on cities and towns.

Presider: Linda Kavanagh, Mayor, Fountain Hills, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeakers: Lee Grafstrom, Tax Policy Analyst, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Will Humble, Division Director, Health Policy & Program Evaluation, Center for Population Science & Discovery, University of Arizona’s Health Sciences Center

Arizona’s Open Meeting Law8:15 a.m. – Salon C

This session will cover the basics of the Open Meeting Law and how it pertains to city and town elected officials and staff.

Presider: Bob Rivera, Mayor, Thatcher, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeaker: Christina Estes-Werther, General Counsel, League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Military Bases and Their Importance to Arizona's Economy8:15 a.m. – Palomino 8 and 9

Military bases are not only important to those cities and towns in which they reside but have a major economic impact on the whole state. This session will explore Arizona’s military bases, their signifi cant impact to our economy and what the future holds for our military bases.

Presiders: Dr. Joseph V. Cuffari, Policy Advisor for Military Affairs, Offi ce of Governor Doug Ducey Shay D. Stautz, Associate Vice President for Federal Relations, University of Arizona Speakers: Julie Engel, President/CEO, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation David Godlewski , President, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association Bob Logan, University of Arizona College of Science, Assistant Dean for External and Corporate Relations Julie M. Pastrick, President/CEO, Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Kevin Peterson, President, Huachuca 50

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Update from Our Endorsed Partners: Programs That Can Save Your City or Town Money8:15 a.m. – Palomino 10

League partnership programs are formal relationships with organizations that provide important services to cities and towns. Through these partnerships Arizona’s cities and towns can save money on a variety of programs and services. This session will hear from four of our endorsed partner programs: Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP), Health Insurance Plan for Arizona’s Cities and Towns (HPACT), U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance and NLC Service Line Warranty Program on how their product or service can save your city or town money.

Presider: Gilbert Lopez, Councilmember, Coolidge, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeakers: Ed Bantel, Program Administrator, Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool Rob Fiorilli, Program Manager, U.S. Communities Bruce Gardner, Assistant Town Manager, Workforce & Technology, Queen Creek Sheri Gilbert, Senior Account Executive, Valley Schools/HPACT Ashley Shiwarski, Manager, Inside Sales, Utility Service Partners, Inc.

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S Concurrent SessionsEffective Mayor, Council and Manager Relationships This session sponsored by the Arizona City/County Management Association 10:00 a.m. – Palomino 10

The council-manager form of government provides a solid foundation for well-run communities in Arizona. This session will explore the importance of the unique relationship between a mayor, councilmembers and their city manager. The discussion will include concrete examples of how elected offi cials best utilize and work with the manager’s offi ce to accomplish their goals while creating meaningful public policy to support their community’s needs.

Presider: Nicole Lance, Deputy City Manager, Government and Community Partnerships, Surprise, President, ACMASpeakers: Jenn Daniels, Mayor, Gilbert Bryant Powell, City Manager, Apache Junction Christian Price, Mayor, Maricopa

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THURSDAY AGENDAGreat Ideas That Work: Current Innovative Programsand Solutions Being Utilized That Can Help Your Cityor Town10:00 a.m. – Salon D

This session is designed to showcase innovative ideas and programs that municipal leaders can adopt in their communities. Each speaker will have 10 minutes to present their idea, innovative project, or successful program. This session is designed to inspire, engage and generate ideas for you to take back home to your city or town! Topics will include: cities and towns sharing services by forming separate legal entities, cities taking over street light maintenance with existing personnel, safe shopper program to combat panhandling, economic gardening to assist local entrepreneurs in creating small businesses, and community paramedic programs.

Presider: Kenny Evans, Mayor, Payson, Member, League Executive Committee Speakers: Stephen Gesell, Chief of Police, Cottonwood Susan Goodwin, Attorney, Gust Rosenfeld, PLC Heidi Hansen, Economic Vitality Director, Flagstaff Matthew Irlmeier, Battalion Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Sierra Vista Brian Jones, Battalion Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, Sierra Vista Stephen J. Pauken, City Manager, Winslow Janet Woolum, Performance Administrator, Mesa

Beyond the Baby Boom Time Warp: A New Era in Housing 10:00 a.m. – Salon A and B

The baby boom that occurred between 1946 and 1964 shaped America's built environment. From 1990 to 2010, boomers accounted for more than 80% of the demand for suburban detached homes. Yet the next several decades of housing demand will be fundamentally different from the past. Moreover, most of America's low-rise nonresidential buildings will be replaced -- but with what? This session will show why housing markets of the future will be nothing like the past and where a large share of new housing needs can be met by the redevelopment of existing parking lots. This session will challenge public policy, planning and urban design.

Presider: Daryl Seymore, Mayor, Show Low, Member, League Executive Committee Speaker: Dr. Arthur “Chris” Nelson, FAICP, Professor of Planning and Real Estate Development, University of Arizona

The Basics of Zoning for City and Town Offi cials10:00 a.m. – Salon C

This session will provide an overview of general zoning concepts and constitutionallimits on zoning, and how they are further restricted and regulated by recent court decisions and Arizona laws. Particular focus will be given to United States Supreme Court decisions on zoning exactions and sign regulations and recent Arizona restrictions on short-term and vacation rentals, political signs, and local regulatory overreach.

Presider: Lana Mook, Mayor, El Mirage, Member, League Executive CommitteeSpeaker: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney, Marana

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Pundits Discuss the Current Political Election and Next Year's Legislative Session10:00 a.m. – Palomino 8 and 9

This will be a lively discussion from pundits on the current hot issues including the upcoming elections and how the next legislative session is shaping up.

Presider: Barrett Marson, CEO, Marson Media Speakers: Stan Barnes, President, Copper State Consulting Group Doug Cole, Senior Vice President, HighGround Public Affairs Consultants Marilyn Purvis, Associate Director, Veridus LLC Paul Senseman, Principal, Policy Development Group

Legislative and Service Award Luncheon12:00 p.m. – Palomino BallroomPresider: Jay Tibshraeny, Mayor, Chandler, Vice President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Legislative Supporters will be recognized

Service Awards will be presented to city and town offi cials with 8, 12, 16 and 20 years of service

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Concurrent SessionsPSPRS Update: What Does the New Law Mean For Your Public Safety Retirement Plan?2:30 p.m. – Salon A and B

SB1428, passed in the 2016 legislative session, makes major changes to the PSPRS retirement system and should result in substantial cost savings for cities and towns in the future. How does the legislation affect your local police and fi re pension plans, and what do you need to know about its implementation? Get answers to your questions from three people involved in developing the legislation.

Presider: Ken Strobeck, Executive Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns Speakers: Mike Gardner, Partner, Triadvocates Scott McCarty, Finance Director/CFO, Queen Creek

The Art of Municipal Revenue Forecasting in Arizona 2:30 p.m. – Salon C

Reliable and trusted revenue predictions provide the foundation and are vital for a balanced budget. The economy, demographics and sound judgement all go into revenue forecasting and revenues collected by a city or town will use different approaches. This session will discuss the different approaches used for revenue forecasting, highlighting specifi c assumptions that are unique to Arizona to achieve conservative but accurate projections. Presider: Harvey Skoog, Mayor, Prescott Valley, Member, League Executive Committee Speaker: Pat Walker, Principal Owner, Pat Walker Consulting

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THURSDAY AGENDAHealthy Communities: A New Prescription for Economic Development2:30 p.m. – Palomino 10

Research has proven that the built environment—the way we design and developour communities—is a powerful infl uence on the everyday decisions we make, which, in turn, impact our health. From what we eat to how we commute, community design impacts lifestyle choices. But can healthy community design also be a valuable economic development strategy? Hear about how some business leaders are using healthy community design concepts to create places of economic vitality in addition to promoting health and well-being.

Presider: Mark Stapp, Executive Director, Master of Real Estate Development Program, Arizona State UniversitySpeakers: Kimber Lanning, Founder and Executive Director, Local First Arizona Jeff McVay, Manager of Downtown Transformation, Mesa Wm. Timothy Sprague, Principal, Habitat Metro, LLC

Legislative Dunk Tank: Everything You Wanted to Ask a Legislator but Were Afraid To!2:30 p.m. – Palomino 8 and 9

This fun and informal session will feature legislators who are willing to answer any question, accusation and complaint you might have! It is an opportunity to speak your mind and also hear honest answers to your burning questions and suggestions from six state elected representatives from both sides of the aisle.

Presider: Barrett Marson, CEO, Marson MediaSpeakers: Steve Farley, Senator, Legislative District 9 Karen Fann, Representative, Legislative District 1 Charlene Fernandez, Representative, Legislative District 4 John Kavanagh, Senator, Legislative District 23 Don Shooter, Senator, Legislative District 13 J.D. Mesnard, Representative, Legislative District 17

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Arizona COG Directors 2:30 p.m. – Moor 1

Arizona City Attorneys Association 2:30 p.m. – Arabian

ARI-SON Megaregion Sister-City Networking/Working Meeting2:30 p.m. – Dorado

Annual Business Meeting 4:00 p.m. – Palomino 7

The Annual Business Meeting is held each year at the conference to elect membersto the Executive Committee and to ratify the resolutions passed at the Resolutions Committee meeting.

Presiders: Mark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe, President, League of Arizona Cities and TownsSpeakers: Kenny Evans, Mayor, Payson, Chairman, League Nominating Committee Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor, Tucson, Chairman, League Resolutions Committee

Affi liate Group MeetingARI-SON Megaregion Council Meeting 4:30 p.m. – Palomino 6

Showcase of Cities and Towns6:00 p.m. – Princess Ballroom

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FRIDAY AGENDAClosing General Session9:30 a.m. – Salon F and G

Successful Leadership: Why Should Anyone Follow You?

Speaker: Dr. Suzanne Peterson, Professor of Management and Faculty Director, Executive Education, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

Dr. Peterson will explore the latest research on leadership behaviors that characterize extraordinary leaders across all sectors. She will examine how the most effective leaders display their character and inspire those around them, highlighting the behaviors and routines of excellence used by leaders in everyday situations which provide them opportunities to display credibility and prove to others that we are worthy of their followership.

Dr. Peterson's leadership research has appeared in top business and psychology journals and she has presented her ideas to a variety of audiences worldwide.

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FRIDAY, August 26Speed Networking Breakfast for Municipal Offi cials 8:00 a.m. – Salon D

Facilitator: Jerry Nabours, Mayor, Flagstaff, Member, League Executive Commitee

Join your fellow city and town elected offi cials and staff in a speed networking session that will consist of four mini sessions of 12 minutes each with rotation after each 12 minutes. Each participant will get one minute to share an issue that she/he is facing in their own community or on their council. Your issue can be big or small. Once you have shared your issue, everyone at the table will get one minute to share their initial impressions/reaction. Then the facilitator will announce a table change. Everyone will move to a different table based on a number sequence that avoids redundancy in the small groups. Participants can choose to use the same challenge/issue because your audience will have changed, or you may pose a new challenge to the group.

This session is designed to give you multiple ideas to deal with an issue in your community as well as introduce you to new colleagues throughout the state.

TUESDAY, August 238:00 a.m. - Golf Tournament TPC Stadium Course

1:30 p.m. - Pre Conference Session - Body Language Palomino 10

1:30 p.m. - Resolutions Committee Salon H and I

4:00 p.m. - AMRRP Annual Meeting Palomino 9

5:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception Princess Ballroom East Foyer

6:30 p.m. - APS Dinner at the League Annual Conference Princess BallroomThis dinner is open to all government (city/town, county, state and association) conference attendees and is included as part of your conference registration.

If you plan to attend the dinner, you must have a ticket that will be provided in your registration packet.

WEDNESDAY, August 247:30 a.m. - Parade of Flags Practice Princess Ballroom

8:00 a.m. - Youth Program Salon H

9:00 a.m. - Opening General Session Princess Ballroom

12:00 p.m. - Lunch on Your Own

1:30 p.m. - CONCURRENT SESSIONS• Public Service Ethics and Open Government Salon I• Body Cameras - Part 1: Experienced Cities Share Lessons Learned Salon F• Successful Downtowns: Cities Share Their Paths to Downtown Renaissance Salon G• Is Your Community Making Progress Toward A Future Workforce? Salon D• Answering the Tough Questions and Staying Calm Under Fire Salon E

3:15 p.m. - CONCURRENT SESSIONS• Questions You Should Be Asking Your Finance Director Salon I• Body Cameras - Part 2: Policy And Legal Ramifi cations Salon F• Toolbox for Small Town Economic Development Salon G• Moving From the Flintstones to the Jetsons in Transportation Salon D• Legislative 101: How to Make an Impact at the Capitol Salon E• What Makes a Young Person Stay or Go? Salon H

4:00 p.m. - AFFILIATE GROUP MEETING• Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA) Moor 1

6:30 p.m. - Dinner, President's Update and Entertainment Palomino Ballroom

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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY, August 258:00 a.m. - Spouse/Guest Tour: Scottsdale's Museum of the West Moor 1

8:15 a.m. - CONCURRENT SESSIONS• Marijuana Laws and Taxation Salon A and B• Arizona’s Open Meeting Law Salon C• Military Bases and Their Importance to Arizona's Economy Palomino 8 and 9 • Update from our Endorsed Partners Palomino 10

10:00 a.m. - CONCURRENT SESSIONS• Effective Mayor, Council and Manager Relationships Palomino 10• Great Ideas That Work Salon D• Beyond the Baby Boom Time Warp: A New Era in Housing Salon A and B• The Basics of Zoning for City and Town Offi cials Salon C• Reading the Tea Leaves: Pundits Discuss Current Politics Palomino 8 and 9

12:00 p.m. - Legislative and Service Award Luncheon Palomino Ballroom

2:30 p.m. - CONCURRENT SESSIONS• PSPRS Update Salon A and B• The Art of Municipal Revenue Forecasting in Arizona Salon C• Healthy Communities: A New Prescription for Economic Development Palomino 10• Legislative Dunk Tank Palomino 8 and 9

2:30 p.m. - AFFILIATE GROUP MEETINGS• Arizona COG Directors Moor 1 • Arizona City Attorneys Association Arabian• ARI-SON Megaregion Sister-City Networking/Working Meeting Dorado

4:00 p.m. - Annual Business Meeting Palomino 7

4:30 p.m. - AFFILIATE GROUP MEETING • ARI-SON Megaregion Council Meeting Palomino 6

6:00 p.m. - Showcase of Cities and Towns Princess Ballroom

FRIDAY, August 268:00 a.m. - Speed Networking Breakfast for Municipal Offi cials Salon D

9:30 a.m. - Closing General Session Salon F and G• Successful Leadership: Why Should Anyone Follow You?

11:00 a.m. - Adjourn Conference

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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

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YOUTH PROGRAMRegistration8:00 a.m. – Salon H

Youth who are participating in the Parade of Flags should go directly to the practice at 7:30 a.m. and will be able to check in with the Youth Program after the Opening General Session.

Parade of Flags and Opening General Session9:00 a.m. – Princess Ballroom

As a group, the youth will go to the Opening General Session. There will be seats reserved for the youth in the back of the room. After the League president recognizes the youth, we will head back together.

Ice Breaker: Scavenger Hunt10:00 a.m. – Salon H

Youth and chaperones will participate in a scavenger hunt at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Governor’s Youth Commission – Inspiring Youth to Lead11:00 a.m. – Salon H

Speakers: Tanner Lederman, Vice-President, Governor’s Offi ce of Youth, Faith and Family Abby Tucker, President, Governor’s Offi ce of Youth, Faith and Family

Learn how to inspire, equip, and mobilize youth to take the lead in your communities as they help solve the greatest challenges facing teens in Arizona. The Governor’s Youth Commission (GYC) will highlight the key concepts and planning tools and show you how they got involved at the community level. Established in 1989, the GYC is a diverse body of Arizona’s high school students composed of fi fty-one members from all fi fteen counties.

The speakers will inform you how you can become part of the solution by partnering with teachers, parents, schools, community organizations and businesses. This year, the GYC identifi ed fi ve issue areas that are most affecting teens in their communities: substance abuse, bullying, teen dating violence, distracted driving and civics education. Join us to learn how you can get involved and how to ignite the spark in all youth to make a difference.

Thinking About, Preparing for, and Projecting Yourself as a College Graduate! 11:15 a.m. – Salon H

Speaker: Alonzo Jones, Associate Athletic Director, Inclusion & Championship Life, Arizona State University

This workshop will examine the many identities we all have and how each, IN BALANCE, can help us achieve our highest goals.

Lunch12:00 p.m. – Salon H

Elected offi cials will be invited to attend this lunch and interact with the youth.

Learning Through Laughter1:00 p.m. – Salon H

Speaker: Tristan Gandolfi , Founder & CEO, Humor Writes

Improvisation, or improv, is a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Often improvisers will take a suggestion from the audience, or draw on some other source of inspiration to get started. The founder of Humor Writes saw a direct correlation between game play and literacy. Join Tristan for an interactive workshop that utilizes the unknown to develop leadership, confi dence, and once in a lifetime comedy.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24, 2016

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SPOUSE/GUEST PROGRAMTHURSDAY August 25, 2016

Tour of Scottsdale's Museum of the West8:00 a.m. – Moor 1

Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history, culture and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West. The museum brings to life the unique stories of the people, places and events that embody our Western heritage and play a role in shaping its future.

Event Cost: $35

Cost includes breakfast at the Princess and transportation.

Please Note: Registration for this event is separate from the main conference.

Networking: Learning From Other Councils1:45 p.m. – Salon H

Youth will have an opportunity to network with other students and display poster boards that highlight unique programs or ideas from the various youth councils.

Leading Today, Head-First and Heart-Strong2:30 p.m. – Salon H

Speaker: Paloma Ibañez, Senior Development Associate, Javelina

Leaders will explore their leadership style(s) through an assessment and set some personal next steps. Learning about and leaning into the leader you are today will take you where you want to go, it’s the journey and the destination.

Youth Program Concludes3:00 p.m.

YOUTH PROGRAM (CONT.)

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SERVICE AWARDS

20 Year Award RecipientsKerry Ballard, Vice Mayor, Snowfl akeShirley Scott, Councilmember, Tucson

16 Year Award RecipientsPeter Mahoney, Councilmember, Litchfi eld ParkDennis Kavanaugh, Vice Mayor, MesaLynne Skelton, Councilmember, SahuaritaRobert “Bob” Blanchard, Mayor Pro Tempore, Sierra VistaMark Mitchell, Mayor, Tempe

12 Year Award RecipientsStephanie Karlin, Vice Mayor, AvondaleRobert Garza, Councilmember, BuckeyeDoug Von Gausig, Mayor, ClarkdaleJerrell W. Tidwell, Councilmember, EloyVallarie Woolridge, Councilmember, FlorenceDonna Johnson, Councilmember, Huachuca CityLew Currier, Mayor, JeromeLana Dalton, Councilmember, KearnySheila Stephenson, Councilmember, KearnyPaul Faith, Vice Mayor, Litchfi eld ParkPaul Stucky, Councilmember, Litchfi eld ParkEsther Melendez-Lopez, Councilmember, NogalesJohn Wilson, Councilmember, PaysonCathy Carlat, Mayor, PeoriaW.J. "Jim" Lane, Mayor, ScottsdaleDaryl Seymore, Mayor, Show LowMary Nedrow, Mayor, SpringervilleJohn H. Cook, Mayor, WickenburgElwood "Woody" Johnson, Councilmember, WillcoxJohn W. Moore, Mayor, WilliamsPeter Cake, Former Councilmember, Winslow

8 Year Award RecipientsDavid Waldron, Councilmember, Apache JunctionJim McDonald, Councilmember, AvondaleBrian McAchran, Councilmember, BuckeyeRichard Dehnert, Vice Mayor, ClarkdaleMargaret Morales, Former Mayor Pro Tempore, DouglasJoe Ramirez, Vice Mayor, El MirageDavid Shapera, Councilmember El MirageKarla Brewster, Councilmember, FlagstaffCoral Evans, Councilmember, FlagstaffLerry Alderman, Councilmember, GlobeRoberta Johnson, Councilmember, GlobeKenneth Taylor, Mayor, Huachuca CityCarole Young, Vice Mayor, KingmanDon Callahan, Vice Mayor, Lake Havasu CityDean Barlow, Councilmember, Lake Havasu CityJohn Romack, Councilmember, Litchfi eld ParkMarvin Brown, Vice Mayor, MaricopaAlex Finter, Councilmember, MesaDave Richins, Councilmember, MesaMike Black, Councilmember, MiamiDarryl Dalley, Mayor, MiamiSusan Hanson, Councilmember, MiamiCesar Parada, Councilmember, NogalesWilliam Garner, Councilmember, Oro ValleyRichard Croy, Councilmember, PaysonKenny Evans, Mayor, PaysonMichael Hughes, Vice Mayor, PaysonMichael Nowakowski, Councilmember, PhoenixThomas Claridge, Mayor, PimaRussell Woods, Councilmember, PimaCraig Barnes, Councilmember, Queen CreekJeff Brown, Councilmember, Queen Creek

Ken Malloque, Councilmember, SaffordGerardo Sanchez, Mayor, San LuisGloria Torres, Councilmember, San LuisSuzanne Klapp, Councilmember, ScottsdaleRennie Crittenden, Councilmember, Show LowPhelps Wilkins, Councilmember, SpringervilleGeorge Binney, Vice Mayor, Star ValleyBarbara Hartwell, Councilmember, Star ValleySkip Hall, Councilmember, SurpriseJohn Williams, Councilmember, SurpriseJoel Navarro, Councilmember, TempeCorey Woods, Former Vice Mayor, TempeWayne Griffi n, Councilmember, ThatcherRegina Romero, Councilmember, TucsonKelly Blunt, Councilmember, WickenburgGerald "Sam" Lindsey, Councilmember, WillcoxFrank McNelly, Councilmember, WilliamsJames Wurgler, Councilmember, WilliamsMarshall Losey, Councilmember, Winslow

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LEGISLATIVE AWARDS 2016

CHAMPIONS

In appreciation of support of cities and towns

Rep.Paul Boyer

Rep. Rebecca Rios

Sen. Lynne Pancrazi

Rep. Bob Robson

The League will honor the following legislators for their outstanding public service and dedication to local governance.

Rep. Lela Alston ● Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford ● Rep. Kate Brophy McGee ● Rep. Noel W. Campbell ● Rep. Mark CardenasSen. Adam Driggs ● Sen. Andrea Dalessandro ● Rep. Diego Espinoza ● Rep. Karen Fann ● Rep. Charlene R. Fernandez

Rep. Rick Gray ● Rep. Matt Kopec ● Rep. Jonathan Larkin ● Sen. Debbie Lesko ● Rep. Debbie McCune DavisRep. Justin Olson ● Rep. Lisa A. Otondo ● Sen. Steve Pierce ● Sen. Martin Quezada ● Rep. Thomas "T.J." Shope

Rep. Jeff Weninger ● Rep. Bruce Wheeler ● Sen. Bob Worsley

Rep. Doug Coleman

Rep. Randy Friese

Sen. Katie Hobbs

Rep. Eric Meyer

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