5.l) Staff Report-LMC Annual Conference �:
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Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 9, 2013
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, Administrator
Re: LMC Annual Conference
Agenda Item #: 5.1)
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 100`''year anniversary. The Council had previously discussed Council
members attending various training events. Since the best pricing is available if registered by May 1 S`
staff is bringing this up at this time for discussion.
ln addition, I would like Council approval to attend the conference.
At the work session Council members Swanson and Lee indicated their interest in going to the LMC
Conference.
Issue:
Should the Council approve attendance at the LMC Annual Conference and the registration fee for
Council members Sally Swanson and Dan Lee and Administrator Handt?
Proposal Details:
Conference information is available on the League's website at www.imc.or�/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:
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 staff to attend Conferences and Workshops.
Options:
l) Approve Swanson, Lee and Handt LMC Conference registration.
2) Do not approve Swanson, Lee and Handt LMC Conference registration.
Recommendation:
Option l.