4.f) Staff Report-Payment for Lee to Attend Safety and Loss Control Workshop �
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StaffReport
Date of Meeting: February 12, 2013
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, Administrator
Re: Payment for Lee to attend Safety and Loss Control Workshop
Agenda Item#: 4.fl
Background:
The League of Minnesota Cities offers annual Safety and Loss Control Workshops. At the
workshops attendees will learn about new regulations and laws,hear from experts about how to
be safe on the job, network with peers from neighboring cities and get tips and tricks for
managing risks and common safety challenges. The workshop costs $20 and includes a morning
session (Administrative, Police, Public Works) and an afternoon session(Small Cities, Police,
Insurance Agents). More details about the session are available on the League's website
htt�//www.lmc.orgz/page/1/2013LCWorkshops.jsp In the past,the Deputy Clerk and Treasurer
have attended this workshop.
Council member Lee has registered for the workshop scheduled for Apri125th in St. Paul.
Issue:
Should the City cover the cost for Lee to attend the Safety and Loss Control Workshop?
Proposal Details:
As discussed above, Lee would like to attend the workshop in St. Paul on Apri125th
Fiscal Impact:
The 2013 budget includes $1,000 for Council Conferences and Seminars. Lee attended the
Newly Elected Officials Training through the League on Feb 1-2 which had a registration fee of
$299. The registration fee is $20 and there is a$6 parking fee. Council member Lee may also
request mileage reimbursement.
Options:
1) Approve paying for Lee's registration for the Safety and Loss Control Workshop and it
will be included in the vouchers for the Feb. 19th meeting
2) Do not approve paying for Lee's registration for Safety and Loss Control Workshop.