08. Staff Report - Advisory Committee Training
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: June 7, 2023
For: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Kyle Morell, City Administrator
Subject: Advisory Committee Training
Background:
Council has previously talked about the need for training for Advisory Committee members. The
training would help introduce members to the roles and responsibilities of Advisory Committees and
to some of the basic rules governing public meetings. I contacted City Attorney Eric Larson about
what services his firm could provide to help the City train its Council and Committee members.
Proposal Details:
Mr. Larson proposed the following:
Agenda (proposed):
• Introduction and Role of the City Attorney
• Form of Scandia City Government
• Committee Meetings
• Open Meeting Law
• Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
• Gifts and Conflicts of Interest
Length: 60 minutes.
Evening time Dates:
• Tuesday, 6/26
• Wednesday, 7/12
• Thursday, 7/13
• Monday, 7/17
• Wednesday, 7/19
All dates listed above presume a meeting starting no earlier than 5:30 p.m. Otherwise, the evenings
are open, and the meeting can start anytime.
Recommendation:
Secure two dates for training and advise all Council and Committee members that they must attend
one of the selected dates.