IV.5. Authorize Out-of-State Travel; Domeier CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2023-003
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Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
January 3, 2023
Authorize of Out-of-State Travel
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO authorize attendance at the National League of Cities Conferences as
required by the Travel Reimbursement Policy.
OVERVIEW
In 2005, the Minnesota Legislature adopted a law, M.S. 471.661, requiring local units of
government to adopt a policy that controls travel outside the state of Minnesota. The
policy had to specify:
(1) when travel outside the state is appropriate;
(2) applicable expense limits; and
(3) procedures for approval of the travel.
The City's Travel and Reimbursement Policy requires the City Council to approve, in
advance, travel outside the state of Minnesota for elected officials. Travel can be
authorized for the following reasons:
•The elected official will be receiving training on issues relevant to the city or to his or
her role as the Mayor or as a council member;
•The elected official will be meeting and networking with other elected officials from
around the country to exchange ideas on topics of relevance to the City or on the
official roles of local elected officials.
The National League of Cities Conference provides opportunities for the City Council
to accomplish both these objectives.
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