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<br /> <br />Friday, June 19 <br /> <br />7 to 8 a.m. Breakfast <br /> <br />8 to 8:30 a.m. <br /> <br />EDAM Foundation Presentation <br /> <br />8:30 to 9:30 a.m. <br /> <br />Data Practices Act for the ED Professional <br /> <br />Christina, Pierson, Partners for Affordable Energy <br />Christina will share information about the delicate balance for baseload, peaking and intermittent power in <br />the electric system, the need to use a variety of electric energy sources and their environmental impacts; . <br />and the importance of energy efficiency in power generation and electricity consumption. She will also dis- <br />cuss cap and trade policies, and provide insider insight into the impact of a regional system on Minnesota <br />as well as the advancement of carbon reduction technologies. <br /> <br />9:30 to 9:50 a.m. <br /> <br />Refreshment Break . <br /> <br />9:50 to 10:50 a.m. <br /> <br />Finding the Right Answer for the Environment and Economy <br /> <br />Scott Kelly, League of Minnesota Cities <br />The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act balances the public's right to know what their government <br />is doing against an individual's right to privacy in government data created and maintained about them. <br />As individuals working for and with governmental entities, economic development professionals need to <br />become familiar with the Act, the proper classifications of data, and how this all may impact the services <br />and assistance you provide. <br /> <br />10:50 to 11 a.m. <br /> <br />Refreshment Break <br /> <br />11 to 11:45 a.m. <br /> <br />Legislative Update <br /> <br />Get the latest on the outcomes from the 2008 legislative session and discuss political issues facing Eco- <br />nomic Development practitioners. This session will be led by EDAM Lobbyist Kathy Hahne and EDAM <br />Legislative Gommittee Co-Chairs Aaron Backman, City of Windom, and Miles Seppelt, City of Hutchinson. <br /> <br />11 :45 a.m. <br /> <br />Luncheon, Door Prizes and Adjourn <br /> <br />