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4.f) Staff Report-Payment for Lee to Attend Safety and Loss Control Workshop � � ,, � � �, .�� :�. � SCANDIA 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.