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Date of Meeting: Apri19, 2013
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt,Administrator
Re: LMC Annual Conference
Agenda Item#: 4.1)
Background:
The Annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference is scheduled for June 19-21 in St. Paul. This
year the League will be marking its l 00th year anniversary. The Council had previously discussed
Council members attending various training events. Since the best pricing is available if registered
by May l S`, staff is bringing this up at this time for discussion.
In addition, I would like Council approval to attend the conference.
Issue:
Are any Council members interested in attending the LMC Annual Conference? Should the
administrator be approved to attend the LMC Annual Conference?
Proposal Details:
Conference information is available on the League's website at www.lmc.org/13AC3 Session tracks
include Community Planning and Development, Governing and Managing,GreenStep Practices, and
Business Leadership Council. Of particular interest to me are the sessions on governing and
managing as well as those on business retention and expansion.
Fiscal Impact:
Registration before May 1 is $295 for those who have attended before. For first time attendees the
rate is$99.
The 2013 budget includes$1,000 for Council attendance at Conferences and Seminars and$750 for
Administration staffto attend Conferences and Workshops.
Options:
Determine which Council members are interested in attending the conference and provide direction
to staff on approvals to be included on next Council agenda.