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5.l) Staff Report-LMC Annual Conference �: �`�:��'�; � . 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.