HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.l. Approve Council TravelAGENDA ITEM: Approve Council Travel
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Jamie Verbrugge, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENTS: Conference Brochure
APPROVED BY: `fj/
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Mayor Droste and Council MemYer
Stemer's travel to the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in
Washington D C
ROSEMOUNT
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: February 21, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ISSUE
Mayor Droste and Council member Sterner have indicated their interest in attending the National League
of Cites Congress of Cities conference in Washington D.C., March 11 -15, 2006.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 471 661, dealing with out -of -state travel conducted by elected
officials, on December 20, 2006 Rosemount adopted a policy setting the guidelines for travel by the Mayor
and City Council Members.
According to the adopted policy, there would need to be adherence to the following guidelines when
giving approval to out -of -state travel:
The event, workshop, conference or assignment must be approved in advance by a vote of the City
Council at an open meeting and must include an estimate of the cost of the travel. In evaluating the
out -of -state travel request, the Council will consider the following:
Whether the elected official will be receiving training on issues relevant to the City or to his or her
role as Mayor or as a Council member
Whether the elected official will he meeting and networking with other elected officials from
around the country to ideas on topics of relevance to the City or on the official roles of local
elected officials.
Whether the elected official will be viewing a city facility or function that is similar in nature to one
that is currently operating at, or under consideration by the City where the purpose for the trip is to
study the facility or function to bring back ideas for the consideration of the full Council.
Whether the elected official has been specifically assigned by the Council to visit another city for
the purpose of establishing a goodwill relationship such as a "sister- city" relationship.
Whether the elected official has been specifically assigned by the Council to testify on behalf of the
City at the United States Congress or to otherwise meet with federal officials on behalf of the City.
Whether the City has sufficient funding available in the budget to pay the cost of the trip.
The estimated cost for airfare is $600; the conference cost is $735; and hotel fees are estimated to be $200
per person per night after taxes.
The City currently follows a policy for employees, commissioners, and City Council members that governs
applicable expense limits. According to this policy, "There shall be a maximum 'living' expense of $35 per
day, or a higher amount as set forward by the IRS as an allowable deduction, for all individuals who attend
meetings or conventions for a City purpose..." Due to the higher cost of living in the D.0 area, a per
diem as outlined in www.gsa.gov would be more appropnate for meal expenses. The applicable "meals
and incidental expense" rate is $64 per day.
In addition to attending the conference and group functions involving members of Congress, City staff
will be coordinating private meetings for Mayor Droste and Council Member Sterner with officials
regarding the air cargo regional distribution center
SUMMARY
This conference is included in the 2006 Budget It is requested that Council approve Mayor Droste's and
Council Member Sterner's travel to and attendance at the NLC Congressional City Conference.
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2006 Congressional City Conference
A United Voice for Cities and Towns
n 2006, the 119th C ongiess and the I'tesident win focus on a range of issues that natter m
Americas cities villages, and towns
From telecommunications tax reform to emergency [a Lparedness and response, from federal
'anti reform to funding fo affordable housing, from prorating local programs m the federal budget
process to managing rising health care cost, city and town leaders need to be well informed and
well positional to ensure the best outcomes for tbeir communities on critical issues
if he National League of Cotes provides the resources. the connections, and the
collective power to help city leaders have an impact on Capitol Hill
And, the 2006 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, March 11 -15,
2006, in Washington PC offers 'he best opportunity to learn about the issues, present a strong
and unified municipal voice rn Congress, develop and strengthen relationships with members of
Congress, and advocate local positrons on key prtonties
A NEW Schedule to Maximize Connections
Waive adjusted the t;mfererce schedule rn 2006 toyne city (faders more
time to connectwith their Congressional delegations
Leadership meetings- policy discussions, and legislative briefings
baum on Sunday; March 12, with general sessions and workshops
scheduled on Monday, March 13, and Tuesday March 14. City Lobby
Day will be held on Wednesday, March 15. he sr'nedtde offers two full days when
members of Congress will be in Washington to connect with city officials both in
general sessions at the hotel ape in meetings on Capitol Hilt,
Leadership Ttandng institute Seminars winch provide value-added skill
deveiopmmt opportunities when you come to Washington towork on federal advocacy
u sues will be offered on Saturday, March 11, and enndav March 12,
G,r r w Washington, DC, March 11 -1S 2006, to ,incite and adrecate on behalf
of the 225 million people wea dlecduely-represent The strength of the National
Fugue of Cities, as the verse in Congressfor titre, villages. and towns-throughout this
wrath y, depends on thousands of toad officials including cg eh of you touring
together o speak with a loud, clear and unified volec on e shared set of pi ion des,
'iheress n loran stake for cities and fawns anew. 1 09th Coccus ,loin with your
cvtleaguea to demand a renewedfederaidocal partnership to address the issuescrihcal ter
dries and towns across America
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The Action Plan
Sunday, March 12
City officials gather at the Hilton
Washington and Towers for leadership
meetings, policy discussions, and
legislative briefings to learn about current
federal ]ssues and priorities for America's
cities and towns
Monday, March 1.3
NLC's leaders and general session
speakers set the stage for the action to
come by outlining the opportunities and
challenges and building capacity to snake
a difference on key federal issues
TitescIa' March 14
President Bush and Congressional and
administrative leaden, are invited to
discuss their priorities and reactions to
the National League of Cities agenda.
The program a'dl wrap up with a closing
general session to review the agenda and
confirm plans for City Lobby Day.
Skidr t>day, v1an:11 15 City l,o}:by Day
Buses take all conference delegates to the
Capitol for strategic meetings with
Congressional leaders to talk about
NI f.'s priorities for federal action and
eaptrtations of Congress and the
Admimstranon
Be part of the nail o td.t
voice or America's cinies
and Itwins in 2006.
he Conference will provide a range of education, networking. and
strategy session, to maximize the value of this event for city officials.
This preliminary schedule ptovides an outline of major events during the
conference to help delegates make travel plans
Saturday, March 11
9 00 a m 5 00 pm Leadership Training Seminars
5 30 p m 695 p m Orientation to the Conference for First Time Attendees
5 30 p m i 00 pis: Consutuency and Speual Group Meetings
Sunday. March 12
9 00 a m 12 30 p m Policy and Advocacy Committee Meetings
Community and Lcoeomlc Development (CED)
Information Technology and Communications (ITC)
Transportation Infrastructure and Set vices (TIS)
9 00 a m 5 00 pm NLC Board cf Directors Meeting
NU' Advrnory Council Meeting
Le,adon,hip 7iairtime Semmata
Policy and Advocacy Committee Meetings
Energy Er-vrromnent. and Natural Resources (FENR)
Finance, Administration, and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR)
Hutrvn Development (HD)
Public, Safety and Crime Pteventnm (PSCP)
51 i p m 7 00 pm. Constituency and Special Group h leetmes
\Friday, Nlarclt 13
7 30 a m- 9 00 a m Steering Committee Work Sessions
Community and Economic Development (CED)
Information Technology and Communications (ITC)
Transport taon 1 afiasti a, tore and Sers a es (T 15)
8.45 a.m. 10:15 a.m Celebrate Di. easily Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Noon Opening General Session
Noon 1 30 p m Roundtable Networking Lunch
Steering Committee Work Sessions
Energy Environment, and Natural Resources (EENR3
Finance Admin•si ration, and In: :rigoeernineutal Relations (}'AIR)
H•..man Development (HD)
Publa Safety and Gana Prevention (PSCP)
145 p m 3:15 p m. Workshop Sessions
3.30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Genera: Session
4 00 pin 6 30 p m Stale Le.igae. Caucuses and Receptions
Constituency and Special Group Meetings /Events
}l :es'dal, March' 14
9:00 a.m. -10 30 aim
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1230pm -200pin
215pm 330 pm
3.45p.m.- 4:30pm
515pin 610pm,
6.30 p rn, 8:00 p.m.
General Session
Workshop Sessions
Roundtable Networking Lunch
Workshop Se stons
Closing General Session
State League Caucuses and Receptions
Reccption and The Capitol Steps
We€1ne dai, March 13
7 00 a m. 11 00 a rn. City Lobby Day or. Capitol Hill
Visit the NLC websne at ><a ww.n1c.org and read Nation's Cities Weekly
for updates on specific program plans
?holiday, Marsh 13
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845 a m. -10.15 am.
Fe $40 (S50 on sue)
1 he 20th annual Celebrate Divssity Breakfast win
trance a key note speaker vsho w.11 pros isle s pmspearve
on dncra tv issues taar,g Arnica's Coles and towns
The breakfesc srxusored by fso 1\1.0 consntnency
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Tuesday, March 14
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7:00 pin.- S.00 p.m.
The Capitol Step will perform on Tuesday in part of a
conference wrap up to energize the defegaua tor C'rty
Lobby Da, on Wednesday morning This troupe of
forma Congressional employees p,mides In-partisan fun
for eyertrwt
be :nu -Pa o 2606 Deadline for advance registration
and housing requests All requests mail be post-
:narked be this date After this date, all delegates most
t egiste urterte at higher rates.
he•rrn:et n 26nl_ Deadline for Cancellations.
Ca IWO .on lette.. n,wt he rxnt vtked by thus late and
are subject to a $50 cancellation fee There at no
refund: for cancellations at:e, this date
To It gater for the 2 Congressional Cay Conference.
fill out die aeg.=trat on form and return n wah your
check, ate purchase order, m cretin raid informatics to
the NLC Meeting `,en:ces postmarked by
February 6, 2006, or register onlne at w wwnle.org,
rr Each delegate, guest speaker, member of the press,
and sae other conference participant must agates
There is a $75 youth delegates it e T}:rir is 0' barge
for r .tm cegsnation: with Dupe_ pits credentials
-R No ret:phone reg"tianons or cencrllattons will be
accepted
*Payment (check in purchase or de, cscredit card)
most he inch dad alth a ace registrations
People unalile to inset the Fele wry 6 deadline will
he to registe, on -see at the meecng and make their
own hotel resets et/1n5.
Refunds wi:l he made fin cancellations recurred by
February 6, 2004, subject to a $$50 cancellation charge
Camerae on ietren must be postmarked by dus date
Nu rekphane cant denims will be accepted No narti]
i dunds will he made if you d«adr not to attend
part:cuter functions
*If yore need hotel roc mmndanons, please check the
appropnate box on the regisfration Pint m
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register tor the conference
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ISSUE
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he 2006 Congressional City Conference will feature general
sessions, workshops, and strategy meetings built around
NLC's lobbying priorities for the second session of the 109th
Congress. Key issues likely to be on federal agenda in 2006 include:
Local Government Franchise Authority
Local governments' authority to grant fianebu,es for the delivery of video programming is under artad. at both
the state and federal ieveis At stake is the fundamental authority r manage and collect franchise fees for use of
local nights of way City officals must be prepared to refute industry arguments that local f axicbsmg impedes
competition and to make the case for local management of municipal rights et way
Federal Tax Reform
The Presdent•s Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform included in its recommendations the eliminator. of the
deduct'on for state and local property, income, and sales taxes If enacted, this would impose a fedaeally mandated
double taxation on taxpayers m ties and tnwas throughout the country Congress is likely to address this and ether tax
reform proposals during the coming year, and city leaders need to be prepared to protect local meenue in that process,
2: Errainent Domain for Economic Development
Huh Congress aid many state legislatures are considenng legislative proposals to constrain heal govieatmrerttss 'se of
eminent domain to the waxe of the Supreme Court derision sr the Kelo v Can• of New London case That decision
affirmed that erercmtng eminent domain for ecenom•c des dopment is a "public" use hissrons will cover the latest
developments en the federal and state levels and st atagt tin managing this pohtiaily charged issue
Spectrum for P ublic Safety
Lo•al recovery efforts dining flurnr age 3 ai -ma underscored the need for reliable, ureroperabia communication
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systems for heal emergeneg response Congress is addressing proposals to set a spec sic date for the release of
broadcast spectrum that ran he designated exclusively for public safety purposes and to authorize funding for
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inter operable publa safety wnunun.cations equipment
Community Development and Affordable housing
Despte NLC's success in preserving the Comnumly Deselopmzrl Block Grant (CDB(3) program in the
Department of pausing and Urban Development and securing increased funding fm Ssnon S Housing Vouchers
this year, these ptogtams wall face continued challenges in the net tederai budget The 'Administration will
continue to push its Strengthening America's Communities Imtratne to combine, cut, and move CDB0, and to
reform the Section 8 program to contain its increasing costs
The Fiscal Year 2007 Federal Bud
The next federal h fidget veil face intense pressure in, hiding tat" coat of rebuilding communities devastated by
recent hurricanes, continued support for the war in Iraq, the cost of implementing the Piesidenr, s proposedtaa
cuts and Social Securr■ reform, and achrevmg the Pr esnlent's pronused deficit 'eduction goals This means that
federal programs important to aims and towns including CDBG, housing public safety, homeland security, and
education could be under art id `n the budget process
Telecommunications 'Fax Re form
The migration of telecommunications services to a non lased, Internet platform will continue to shrank
traditional sources of revenue for reties and towns accoss thr country and lead to mequttable tax treatment of
telecommunnarionr services based un the delnety 'tecnology rather than the senrce pi vrded At the same time,
teiewmmurucanors companies argue that taxi, on tekxoinmunreatmns .arnica. are too luglt and that the coltection
and administration of kind ieleco.ninuin auors taxes must be strewn hied arc centralized at the state level As a
result, pressure for reform of t.eiecommummtwns taxes m increasing an both the federal ant state levels
Health flirt: Reiorm
The rang ccat of providing health care benefits to employees has had a dramatic impact on munupal budgets
Rein :nmendauons by an NLC Health Care Task Force to address the cost of health earn will be the basis for
increased Ceder rl advocacy for health care reforms in the coming year
Educational Reform
The No Child Left Behind Act IS scheduled to he reauthorized next year. An NI.0 Task Force has developed a set
of recummamtlattons for tefolnung the Act to close the gap between its requirements and feasible implementation
City atticals many of whom are blamed wham schools fad must le pr pled to ad«ate for Heeled refotma and
for the funding required to meat keis rcquaeraents
Visit the NLC website at ww tt.nic.carg for regular updates on key issues and advocacy priorities.
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