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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 23, 2012 Page 18 a. Discuss Council Attendance at LMC Annual Conference City Manager Malinen summarized the upcoming LMC Annual Conference and whether the City Council was interested in or would support attendance by staff and/or members of the City Council at their discretion. Mayor Roe encouraged all Councilmembers to attend, not just for the infor- mation and educational aspects, but for the networking and interaction opportu- nities with peers. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of the LMC making workshops available by video for those not attending, and to save money. Mayor Roe noted that the LMC most likely would not make their educational seminars available by video, but preferred personal attendance, not only at the workshops but to support that interaction of those attending. Councilmember Pust opined that, if and when attending, a formal report should be provided by staff or elected officials, to share the information gathered, as well as to provide proof to citizens of the value of attending and use of public funds to attend. Councilmember Pust noted that this would serve to avoid per- ceptions and dispel views of abuse of public funds. Councilmember Willmus noted his interest in attending; however, due to poten- tial scheduling conflicts, advised that if he attended he would do so at his ex- pense, not the City's, and clarified with City Manager Malinen the pre- registration deadline of April 30, 2012. Mayor Roe reiterated the important learning opportunities and interaction with peers and presenters; and noted the more frequent opportunities provided by the LMC other than at their annual meeting. b. Discuss Electronic Meeting Packets City Manager Malinen provided preliminary information, through the staff re- port, on the potential cost savings in electronic versus written production and distribution to City Councilmembers of meeting materials. Discussion included personal preferences of each Councilmember; potential technological options and software/hardware compatibility; actual time or mon- ey saved from one format to another; practical application for electronic format and convenience of receiving the materials; and training if applicable. Councilmember Willmus noted his personal preference for paper copies, based on flexibility of taking a packet with him for study if he was out-of-town; and suggested that if the electronic route was decided on, that the City purchase the