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City of Elk Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.7 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent March 3, 2014 Zack Carlton,Planner Item Description Reviewed by Authorization to Apply for Grant for Attendance at Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD American Association of State and Local History Reviewed by 2014 Conference Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Authorize,by motion, staff to apply for a grant to attend the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) annual conference. Background/Discussion AASLH is holding their annual conference in St. Paul this year from September 17-20, 2014. Staff and members of the Heritage Preservation Commission have attended the state conference the past few years and this year's state conference is being held in conjunction with the national AASLH event. Attendees have received grant funding for the state event with matching funds from the city to fill any shortages in funding. Attending the conference is highly encouraged as it improves the city's standing when applying for additional grant opportunities through the State Historic Preservation Office. Registration for the event has not yet been opened,but grant applications are due April 11, 2014. The grant may cover costs for two attendees up to $800 per person. Lodging and per diem are not eligible for funding and will not be required for the conference. Last year Rebecca Haug and Commissioner Joshua Fox attended the state conference in Lanesboro,MN. The grant awarded$651 to cover $850 in registration,mileage, and lodging expenses. Financial Impact Costs not covered by the grant will be paid for by the HPC conference portion of the Mayor and Council budget. Attachments ■ 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting Overview P a w E A E U s r NaA f RE]