8.e)1) Request Approval of Travel to On-Site Sewage Treatment Workshop Meeting Date: 07/19/2011
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209�' St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Approve travel by Building Official/Maintenance Supervisor Steve
Thorp to an onsite sewage treatment service provider pre-certification
workshop in Brainerd, August 23-26, 2011.
Deadline/ Timeline: This is the only class being offered yet this year.
Background: • Per the City's Expense Reimbursement Policy(Resolution No. 06-
21-11-11)travel by a department head requiring an overnight stay
must be pre-approved by the City Council. (Travel by other staff
must be pre-approved by the department head.)
• This class is required for Steve to take the test for the certification
necessary for the City to take over operations of the 201 sewer
system.
• The registration fee is $450.00 and lodging for 3 days would be an
additional cost. Expenses would be covered by the 201 sewer
system budget.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Council approve Steve Thorp's travel to the
workshop in Brainerd on August 23-26, 201 l.
Attachments/ • Workshop Brochure
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Steve Thorp, Building Official/
Maintenance Supervisor
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(bldg official travel)
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