1m. Elected Official Travel Approval
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
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Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
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Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
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Public Works
1591 Park Road
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Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager..iJL
FROM:
DATE:
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September 19, 2007
RE:
Elected Official Travel Approval
BACKGROUND
In accordance with State law, the City of Chanhassen has a policy in place
governing elected official travel. Pursuant to this policy, all out-of-state travel by
City elected officials must be approved by the City Council.
The out-of-state travel requested for consideration is for attendance by Mayor
Tom Furlong to a Community Forum in Madison, Mississippi. Communities
named as "Best Places to Raise a Family" by Family Circle in 2007 will convene
November 7-9,2007.
This trip meets the following criteria established by the City's travel policy:
. 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 majority of the cost (flight & hotel) of this trip is being borne by the
sponsoring city, Madison, Mississippi. The City will be responsible for meals.
The city has sufficient funding available in the budget to pay the cost of the trip.
RECOMMENDA TION
Staff recommends approval of this request. Approval of this item requires a
majority of Council approval.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
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