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CITY OF ROSEMOVNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DA'M'E: AUGUST 4, 1992
AGENDA ITEM: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
AGENDA SECTION:
CONFERENCE
OLD BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: STEPHAN
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ATTACSMENTS: CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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The National League of Cities Conference is scheduled for November 28
December 2, 1992. This year's location is New Orleans
Attached find information on the conference. Funds are available in the
City Council and Administration budget for up, to three'councilmembers and
the City Administrator to attend
RECOKKE2MED ACTION:
Motion to approve the attendance of up to three Councilmembers/Mayor
and the City Administrator to attend the National League of Cities
Conference in 1992 and the authorization for normal expenses be paid
by the City.
COUNCIL ACTION:
LAIC
League of Minnesota Cities
183 University Ave. East
St. Paul, MN 55101-2526
(612) 227.5600 (FAX: 221-0986)
July 23, 1992
TO: Managers, Administrators, Clerks, Cities over 5000 population
FROM: Donald A. Slater, Executive Director
RE: NLC Congress of Cities, November 28 - December 2, New Orleans, LA
Complete Registration Immediately
Enclosed please find a brochure outlining the conference program and
registration information for the 1992 annual conference of the
National League of Cities. Please check NOW with all city officials
to_determine those who wish to attend and promptly complete hotel and
conference registration procedures. The earlier the city returns
registration forms and requests for hotel accommodations, the better
the chances your priorities for hotel locations will be available.
available.
Airline schedule/rate discount information
LMC will contact UNIGLOBE travel agency representatives to work with
commercial air carriers to arrange for rate discounts and convenient
ticketing arrangements for those planning to attend. We will send
that information to you under separate cover in the next several
weeks. It is important NOW to send in the conference registration
form in order to obtain housing.
Mayor Fraser to become NLC President
Minneapolis Mayor Donald Fraser will be elected President of the
National League of Cities during this year's annual conference. This
is also a special opportunity to recognize the contributions of many
Minnesota city officials to National League of Cities' programs,
policy development and federal relations.
The League will host a reception for Mayor Fraser during the
conference, date to be announced later. City officials registered
for the conference will receive personal invitations to be part of
this important event, which will also be open to conference delegates
from cities across the nation.
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Conference Program Highlights
Be sure to note the pre -conference training seminars listed in the
brochure. These provide worthwhile opportunities for city officials
to get additional training and leadership skills.
The conference program begins on Saturday, November 28, providing a
more convenient way for elected officials to attend. The conference
has also been shortened by one day, giving more officials an
opportunity to remain for the full conference.
NLC policy committees also meet on Saturday, November 28. Minnesota
city officials who serve on NLC committees should plan to be
available to attend these important meetings where policy
recommendations will be considered prior to adoption at the NLC
annual business meeting on Tuesday, December 1.
Hotel room deposit/credit card guarantee requirements
K Please note information on deposit and
p guarantee requirements for the
hotels -listed in the conference housing section. The
Inter -Continental and Le Meridien do not accept the Discover Card;
all other hotels accept all major national credit cards for room
deposits and/or guarantees.
Enclosure