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Mounds View City Council November 27, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 9 <br /> <br />i <br />• <br />compliance programs offered locally and Staff is looking for them. He then said that Staff felt <br />this would be beneficial enough to justify recommending increasing the budget and allowing <br />Staff to attend out of state. <br />Council Member Stigney said that he would feel that some things would be different state to state <br />and he would prefer to see something that is Minnesota based. <br />Director Ericson indicated that is a good point but the basis of the program is nationwide for <br />what works across the nation not just in one state. He then said that Staff would need to be <br />careful to ensure that programs are appropriate for this state but they attract attendees from many <br />states not just from the host state and they address differences among states. He further said that <br />Staff feels that the benefits would outweigh any potential legal issues. <br />Council Member Flaherty asked who would be attending. <br />Director Ericson said that it would be Jeremiah Anderson. <br />Council Member Flaherty asked if there is a City vehicle that could be taken to save on mileage <br />because Madison is 200 miles. <br />Director Ericson said that the employee is willing to take a City vehicle to save some costs but <br />there will be gas and mileage to the City vehicle. <br />Mayor Marty said that he is not usually for this type of conference but, after reviewing the <br />information, he feels that there would be a benefit to Staff to attend this seminar. <br />Mayor Marty indicated that Code compliance is a tough job and the courses offered really look <br />like they would be beneficial for the employee on behalf of the City. <br />Mayor Marty said that Jeremiah Anderson is a valuable and effective employee and he feels that <br />this would benefit him and he would like to support him and the department by agreeing with <br />this conference. <br />Council Member Gunn agreed and said that, after reviewing the information, she feels that the <br />conference would be very beneficial. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Marry/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6967, <br />Authorizing Out of State Conference Attendance and Corresponding Budget Amendment. <br />Ayes - 3 Nays - 1(Stigney) <br />Motion carried. <br />D. Resolution 6970, Approving Payment of Second Half 2006 Property Taxes <br />Due for 2390 County Road 10 and a Corresponding Amendment to the 2006 <br />TIF #1 Budget <br />