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<br /> <br />City of Elk River <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date <br />Administration Ma 1, 2006 <br />Item Description <br />Approve Out-of-State Travel for Elected Official(s) to <br />Washin ton D.C. <br /> <br />Item Number <br />7.5. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br />Introduction <br />The city's Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy requires that all out-of-state travel be <br />approved in advance by the City Council. The Tinklenberg Group has requested that up to two <br />representatives from Elk River accompany representatives from Anoka and Ramsey to <br />Washington D.C. on May 16 and 17 to meet with various legislators to discuss the City's <br />application for federal funding for the TH 10 /Downtown design alternative analysis. <br /> <br />Discussion <br />Councilmember Morin is planning to represent the City on this trip to discuss Elk River's need <br />for federal funding. Mayor Klinzing has requested that I attend if two elected officials are unable <br />to attend. At this time, I have received notice from three Council members who cannot go and <br />one who has tentatively said no. If that is the case and the Council wants me to attend, that can <br />be included in the approval. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br /> <br />The city will be responsible for airfare, lodging, and meal costs in accordance with the city's <br />Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy. <br /> <br />Attachments <br />Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />The City Council is asked to approve out-of-state travel for up to two Council members to <br />Washington D.C. on May 16, and 17, 2006, to discuss the City's application for federal funds for <br />the TH 10 /Downtown design alternatives analysis. If two Council members are not able to go, <br />the City Administrator may go in place of a Council member. <br /> <br />Council Action <br /> <br />Motion by _ <br /> <br />Second by _ <br /> <br />Vote <br /> <br />Follow Up <br /> <br />S:\Council\Lori\2006\Out of State Travel.doc <br />