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5.2.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date:
02/22/2011
By:
Jo Thieling, Administrative Services

Title:

Authorize Budget for Washington D.C. Travel for Mayor Ramsey and City Administrator Ulrich to Lobby for NorthStar Station Funding

Background:

The National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference is held on an annual basis in Washington, D.C.  The Conference dates are March 5 - 9, 2011.  The last day of the conference is a day of lobbying on Capitol Hill.  Mayor Ramsey and City Administrator Ulrich have indicated a desire to travel to Washington D.C. with the County Board to lobby for funding for Ramsey's NorthStar Rail stop.  They are proposing to fly out on Tuesday, March 8 and come back Wednesday, March 9. 
 
 

Observations:

The estimated budget is $1500, including air, hotel, meals and ground transportation. 

Funding Source:

Funding for this trip would come out of the Mayor and Council and Administration annual Travel/Lodging and Training Budgets.

Council Action:

Motion to authorize funds for Mayor Ramsey to travel to Washington D.C. to lobby for funds for Ramsey's NorthStar Rail Station.

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Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/17/2011 11:09 AM
Form Started By:
Jo Thieling
Started On:
02/16/2011 10:27 AM
Final Approval Date:
02/17/2011