October 21st October 21st October 21st --- 25th, 201925th, 201925th, 2019 Dear AACE Members,

I look forward to seeing all of you in Bloomington , MN this year. It is shaping up

to be a fantastic conference. I have to give credit to my committee and the folks in

Minnesota. They are working very hard to make this all happen. It is hard to be-

lieve that this is the 30th Anniversary of AACE. I would love to hear from all of you

concerning what conferences you have been to and the things you loved about them.

I want to make a quote board for our anniversary. My first one was in 1999 in St.

Louis. Send me yours!

Barbara.Burlingame@NormanOK.gov

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HYATT REGENCY

by the MALL of

AMERICA.

3200 East 81st Street

Bloomington, MN

952-922-1234

Hotel Registration

Information below

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Hyatt Regency

Bloomington-Minneapolis for the 2019 conference! As a con-

ference attendee, you are eligible for a discounted room rate

at the hotel for the duration of the conference. Here are the

rates available:

Single Occupancy: $149.00 The cutoff date for the room registration

Double Occupancy: $149.00 to receive this special room rate is

Triple Occupancy: $ 159.00 September 19th so make those

Quadruple Occupancy: $169.00 reservations early!

Sign up for your reduced-rate rooms here:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MSPRB/G-AACE

Call In – Please contact reservations direct at (800)233-1234 and

ask for the “AACE” room block. A credit card number will be re-

quired to secure a room out of this block. Cancellations must be

received 24 hours prior to arrival or 1-night room and tax will be

assessed

C l a s s I n f o r m a t i o n

CLASS Previews Housing Inspections: Instructor Greg Smith. This course will provide the attendees

with an overview of the creation and implementation of a rental inspection program within their

jurisdiction and how to conduct housing inspections. Referencing the 2015 International Prop-

erty Maintenance Code the instructor will cover the basics of how to create an inspection pro-

gram, how to interpret and enforce code requirements, and walk through the inspection pro-

cess using photos of actual violations. The attendees will interact with the presentation and

the instructor by identifying code violations and applying the correct code section from the

IPMC.

Solving the Puzzle: Identifying and Understanding Hoarding Disorder: Instructor Greg Smith En-

countering a hoarding situation in a housing unit can be like solving a puzzle. Finding the right pieces to match,

knowing where to place them and seeing the bigger picture through all of it can be a daunting task for any code en-

forcement officer. Greg Smith has over 10 years’ experience dealing with hoarding situations on a professional and

personal level. By sharing his experiences as a municipal inspector and family member of a hoarder Greg will help

code enforcement officers solve the ever-changing puzzle that is hoarding.

Legal Aspects of Code Administration: Instructor Marcus Kellum .

This session will provide an understanding of the legal foundation upon which code enforcement rests. Participants

will learn many of the legal parameters in which they must work, including the history of ordinances and their enforce-

ment, the hierarchy of laws and courts, the structure of local government, constitutional provisions relating to enforce-

ment cases, “home rule,” state laws relevant to enforcement cases, common ordinance provisions, types of court

proceedings and the courts in which they are brought.

Legal, Ethical and Moral Code Enforcement . Instructor Marcus Kellum .

Legal, Ethical and Moral Code Enforcement - Ethics and morals relate to “right” and “wrong” conduct. While they are

sometimes used interchangeably, they are different. Is following the rules the safest option? This course is designed

to explore the world of these concepts in a regulatory environment and to help officers and inspectors develop prac-

tices to stay abreast of the right and wrong things to do during their daily workday.

IPMC CRASH COURSE: Instructor Tana Bryant This course is a two part series. The Property Maintenance

class will cover the 2018 updates and a general overview of the code . This class is very helpful if you are planning

on taking ICC Certification classes.

International Zoning Code Crash Course: Instructor Tana Bryant. : The Zoning Class will be a crash

course and touch on a few Updates If you are planning on taking an ICC Certification class this would be very helpful

Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Instructor Matthew Christianson: Our perceptions, beliefs,

fears or body language can create communication pathways or barriers. The way we communicate either creates an

open dialog with those to whom we are speaking or it creates barriers and

walls. As code enforcement professionals is imperative that we have the skills

to maneuver through the land mines when communicating with those under

enforcement of the laws in our jurisdictions. Through effective conscious and

subconscious communication styles we can create a positive outcome in a

potentially negative or hostile situation.

This is just a small taste of the classes. Others will be a

class on the 4th amendment, Marketing Your Code Program ,

Class: Golden Valley Supreme Court Case , Safety and

Awareness , Bed Bugs and Cockroaches Oh My and many

more great classes.

For the very first time AACE will be presenting an entire day of classes

concerning management. These classes will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24th.

This is a great lineup of classes not only for current managers but also for others

that want to advance to a managerial position.

After the full day of classes is completed, all management class attendees will

receive a special certificate designating that they have successfully completed this

course track.

The classes being offered on that Thursday are:

8:30AM-10:00AM Marketing Your Code Program- Pete Roque

10:30AM-12:00PM Emerging Leadership Tactics, Best Leadership Practices, etc.

Panel Discussion -Kelvin Beene, Greg Smith, Pete Roque

1:00PM-2:30PM “Effective Management of Enforcement” -Kelvin Beene

3:00PM-4:30PM Leading a Winning Team- Marcus Kellum

I think that this will be a great opportunity for many officers and what a great lineup of

instructors!

www.mallofamerica.com

A striking, wilderness waterfall

in an urban setting. Overlook-

ing the Mississippi River, Min-

nehaha Park is one of Minneap-

olis’ oldest and most popular

parks, attracting over 850,000

visitors annually.

I will admit that I am not much of a

shopper but I LOVED the Mall of

America. There is something for

every member of the family here.

You can experience roller coasters,

log rides, zip lining and many more

adventures in the amusement park.

There is also stores such as the

Crayola Experience. I wanted to

make my own crayons so bad!

There is mini golf and the Minnesota

Sea Life Aquarium. Please check

out the malls web page.

A shuttle runs every twenty minutes

to the mall. Three minute ride. You

can also go by rail in one minute!

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/minnesota_valley/

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

was established in 1976 to provide habitat

for a large number of migratory waterfowl,

fish, and other wildlife species threatened by

commercial and industrial development, and

to provide environmental education, wildlife

recreational opportunities,.

There is easy access to register online for this conference.

Just click on this link below!

https://www.aace1.org/event/2019-conference

This is the link to the paper form for registration below.

Click here for registration form