Podcasts

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2010 Podcasts

Training for Appeal Authorities (Boards of Adjustment)
November 2010, 1:48 This comprehensive training covers most of the important topics and law for those who are assigned to hear appeals.
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The Utah Open Meeting Act
April 2010, 53 minutes League General Council David Church reviews a number of details of the Utah Open Meetings Act that are important for local officials. This podcast could be used as the annual training on the Act required by state law.

2008 Podcasts

Green Space Subdivisions
December, 20 minutes Green space design offers an equitable and affordable means of preserving open space while accommodating growth and development. In this podcast Rick LeBrasseur from the Center for Green Space Design explains more about this type of subdivision planning and how municipalities can create public support with residents and the development community.
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Tips from a Finance Director
December, 19 minutes Jim Welch is the finance director at West Valley City and the current president of the Utah chapter of the Government Finance Officer's Association. Turn up the volume a bit to hear Jim provide some advice to help local officials ride out the current economic downturn.

Managing a City During Hard Economic Times
December, 27 minutes Managing a municipality through difficult economic times is a tricky business. Mark Christensen, city manager of Washington Terrace and current president of the Utah City Management Association, provides some tips on how to manage during these turbulent times.

The Municipal Bond Market - The December Update
Are the bond markets getting any better or are they still a tough place for municipalities that are trying to raise funds in the marketplace? Alan Westenskow from Zion's Bank Public Finance provides an update.

State Engineer - Filling the Vacancy
November, 5 minutes The state engineer has announced his retirement effective in December. Because this position is so critical to water issues in cities and towns, Jodi Hoffman explains the process to fill the position and if members of the ULCT should weigh in on the topic.

Water Exactions - Pending Legislation for 2009
November, 9 minutes During the year, representatives from the ULCT and the Property Rights Coalition have been working together to create legislation that will create better law in the area of water exactions. Jodi Hoffman explains what has been agreed to and will be sent to the Utah Legislature in January 2009 for consideration.

Utah's Unique Demographics
November, 25 minutes Our state continues to get larger and older, what does it all mean for Utah's municipal leaders? Pam Perlich, Senior Research Economist at U's Bureau of Economic and Business Research, talks about Utah's current demographics and projects some of the enormous changes we'll be facing very soon.

Cleaning up Contaminated Land
November, 8 minutes Brad Johnson from Utah DEQ explains what assistance is available for municipalities that want to clean up contaminated parcels of land.

Drinking Water Issues for Municipal Leaders
October, 8 minutes A discussion on the role of the Utah Div of Drinking Water and how they can help you maintain a clean supply of delicious water in your community.

Recycling Resources in Utah
October, 13 minutes For many communities recycling is a popular and practical service to provide. Brad Mertz from the Recycling Coalition of Utah talks about some of the more important issues on this topic.

The Municipal Bond Market in Crisis?
October, 12 minutes Can municipalities still raise bond funds in today's tumultuous economic times? Marc Edminster explains what steps to take to secure funding in the near future.
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Air Quality Issues for Municipal Leaders
October, 7 minutes Information about dust control and other pollution emissions important to local officials.

Water Quality Issues for Municipal Leaders
October, 8 minutes A short discussion on the most important issues local officials need to monitor to maintain good water quality.

Creating Complete Streets
September, 43 minutes Travis Jensen discusses a number of issues related to the community design that accommodates bikes and pedestrians.
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The Sustainable Zoning Code
September, 1 hour Chris Duerksen talks about how new (and old) ideas in planning thought can address issues such as energy, food supply, public health, water conservation, safety, and habitat protection.
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Understanding and Implementing Impact Fees
September, 44 minutes Jodi Hoffman explains what these fees can and can't be used for, and describes the process that must be followed before they can be implemented.
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The People's Power of Initiative and Referenda
September, 54 minutes Learn more, from attorney Lisa Watts Baskin, about the historical and philosophical perspective of the power of the initiative and referendum at both the state and local level.
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Eminent Domain, Perils and Pitfalls
September, 57 minutes Craig Call discusses practical considerations about planning projects, negotiating for the acquisition of property, and avoiding misunderstandings, delays, and litigation that frustrate local improvements
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Issues for Clerks and Recorders
September, 33 minutes David Church covers a number of topics important to clerks and recorders.

Utah State Retirement System Update
August, 10 minutes Bountiful city manager Tom Hardy summarizes current retirement issues important to local government officials and employees.

2007 Podcasts

Creating Active Communities
September, 18 minutes Mark Fenton talks about the issues critical to creating an active community environment.