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Leslie Herring, City Administrator, City of Westwood

President, Kansas Association of City/County Management

8:45-9:30 a.m.

Property Tax & Appraisal: A View from the Trenches

Let鈥檚 clear up some common misconceptions about state initiatives to reduce property taxes, modify appraisal methods, and amend the constitution. Clarity gained in this session is sure to assist your efforts to estimate your revenue and explain to your governing body and the public about what鈥檚 changing and what鈥檚 not. Bring your questions!

Sean Robertson, Saline County Appraiser

9:45 鈥� 10:30 a.m.

Innovative HR Practices

No better way to elevate an organization than by investing time in updating personnel policies and procedures to meet the needs of today鈥檚 workforce. Do hiring bonuses really help with recruitment and retention? What should be included in a policy about using AI chatbots? Is paternity leave really a thing? How can flexible scheduling help? Hear practical tips to enhance your daily operations from an HR director at the top of her game.

Jenny Turner, Human Resources Director, City of Derby

9:45 鈥� 10:30 a.m.

Economic Development & Municipal Airports 102

Is your local or regional airport an asset for business expansion and development? Every local government manager needs to know the value that a nearby municipal airport can contribute to the community鈥檚 future. Regardless of whether you participated in the recent (May 21) webinar Economic Development & Municipal Airports 101, this session is sure to offer insights into making the most of your airport assets.

Tim Rogers, Principal, Rogers Airport Consulting

10:45-11:30 a.m.

Enhance Effectiveness of Advisory Boards

Advisory boards have been a primary method of citizen engagement in local government for decades. But are your boards REALLY effective? Hear from two cities at different stages in their efforts to assess dozens of boards and find ways to 鈥渄o more with less鈥� and ensure staff time spent with boards is productive. 

Brandon McGuire, Assistant City Manager, City of Lawrence

Donte Martin, Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita

10:45 鈥� 11:30 a.m.

Managing Construction Projects

Panelists will describe the ins and outs of alternative methods of managing capital projects. Hear why newer methods like design-build and construction manager at risk are gaining in popularity over the traditional design-bid-build. Explore pros and cons from their experience through specific examples of projects unique to local governments like streets, water treatment facilities and electrical utility improvements. Bring your questions!

Hunter White, Senior Project Manager, Hutton

Kristi Northcutt, MLA, CPM, City Administrator, City of Lindsborg

11:45 a.m.

Welcome

Presentation of KACM Rising Star Scholarships

How a Policy Lab at 麻豆传媒 can Help Kansas Communities

Stephanie Newbold, PhD, Director, Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs

Leslie Herring, KACM President & City Administrator, City of Westwood

Ethan Reimer, KACM Secretary & City Manager, City of Halstead

Misty Bruckner, Director, Public Policy & Management Center

1:00 鈥� 2:15 p.m.

Zoning & Housing: We Can Do Better

If you haven鈥檛 updated your zoning code lately in pursuit of expanded housing options, this session is for you. From minimum lot sizes to mixed-use zoning, and from parking requirements to accessory dwelling units, communities across the country are finding their zoning codes sometimes create obstacles to increase housing. This session will highlight some successful innovations and review what recent efforts by the Kansas Legislature mean for your community.

Scott Knebel, City Planner, City of Derby

2:30 鈥� 3:30 p.m.

To Be Confirmed