Builders' Digest | Apr-Jun 2014

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SHAWN NELSON BEING SWORN IN AS 2014 BATC PRESIDENT

BY HIS FATHER DOUG, 2005 BATC PRESIDENT

Economist/humorist Elliot Eisenberg shared some good news in January at The Building Industry Forecast Dinner Event.

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Executive Director David Siegel Editor & Director of Marketing/Communications Wendy Danks Creative Services Director/Graphic Designer Dawnita Parmely Graphic Designer Laurie Spartz Creative Services Coordinator Casey Hafner Graphics Assistant Hannah Morford Accounting Manager Ron DeCoux Administrative & Membership Assistant Heather Litchy Advertising Sales Kori Meewes Brad Meewes BATC Foundation Executive Director Perri Graham Communications Coordinator Katy Ervin Director of Administrative Services Maxine Miller

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Director of Public Policy & MN Green Path Executive Director James Vagle Education Coordinator Beth Graham Marketing & Events Manager Nicole Coon Marketing & Education Manager Tom Gavaras Membership Director Deb Earl Public Policy Assistant Mary Schweich Receptionist Emily Petermann

on the cover BATC 2014 President Shawn Nelson took the oath from his dad, 2005 President Doug Nelson

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President Shawn Nelson New Spaces

BATC Remodelerssm Jolynn Johnson Crystal Kitchen Center, Inc.

Builder Vice President Chris Contreras Ryland Homes

Large Volume Builders Marv McDaris

4 Executive Director Letter

32 Welcome New Members

Membership Brian Robbins Pella Windows & Doors

6 A Word From Our President

34 Membership

10 Events Calendar

36 Member Spike

14 Remodelers Corner

42 BATC Foundation

18 PROFILE: Lampert Lumber

49 Thank You, Elite Sponsors

22 Parade of Homes

50 Advocacy

26 Artisan Home Tour

54 Welcome New Staff

28 ADVERTORIAL: ProBuild

60 MN Green Path

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62 Member News

Associate Vice President Daryl Doehr Marvin Windows & Doors Past Associate Vice President Kerry Mulcrone Kerry & Co. Secretary Todd Polifka Brush Masters Treasurer Meg Jaeger Mega Homes, Inc. Immediate Past President Pamela Belz Senior Housing Partners Past President Council Curt Swanson Swanson Homes

Parade of HomesSM Jim Kuiken Accent Homes, Inc. Public Policy Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Small Volume Builders Gary Kraemer John Kraemer & Sons Inc. National Directors Craig Plekkenpol Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. At-Large Member Brett Remme In-Focus Systems At-Large Member John Rask Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.

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BATC Treasurer, Meg Jaeger, Mega Homes, Inc.

Advertising Directory Bank of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Brock White Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Brush Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 CenterPoint Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47 Central Marble Products, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 7 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency Inc.. . . . .55 Erosion Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 GM Elite Dealers. . . . . . Inside Front Cover IDC-Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 In-Focus Systems. . . . . . Inside Back Cover Installed Building Solutions, LLC . . . . . . 33 J&W Asphalt, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 JL Schwieters Bldg. Supply/Const., Inc. .59 Lake Elmo Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Lampert Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Light’N Up!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lyman Lumber Co./ABC Millwork . . . . . 31

Marvin Windows and Doors . . . . . . . . . 13 Molin Concrete Products Company. . . . 16 NAHB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Pella Windows & Doors - Twin Cities, Inc. .5 ProBuild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Residential Warranty Company, LLC. . . . 7 Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Schwieters Companies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 23 Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Stein Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Synergy Products, LLC. . . . 37, Back Cover The Builders Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 45 Trimpac, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . 1

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BATC activities reinforce our strategic goals

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One key to making BATC’s strategic plan a living and vibrant document is to keep it prominently before us as we engage in activities during the year. Let me share a few with you this issue.

GOAL: CONNECT OUR MEMBERS TO THEIR CUSTOMERS Right now, we’re making significant progress on our goal to become the leading resource connecting our builders, remodelers and associates to their customers, thereby growing their businesses.

SPRING PARADE OF HOMES NEARS 400

Our spring Parade of Homes has nearly 400 homes and the Remodelers Showcase remains strong at 73 spring entries. New to the consumer marketing efforts for BATC is our Artisan Home Tour, which is rocking its kickoff at 25 homes for this summer’s inaugural event.

KARE 11 BACKYARD PARTNERSHIP

In addition to our home tours, BATC has this year expanded its marketing on behalf of members by sponsoring the KARE 11 Backyard and showcasing its redesign. Our KARE 11 Backyard Redesign

Contest kicked off during the Sochi Olympics (which were on the station) and thousands have already voted. What great exposure for BATC and our professional builders and remodelers. We’ll have more exciting KARE 11 Backyard developments ahead of us as we enjoy our three-year partnership with one of Minnesota’s iconic brands. Did you know that one out of three Minnesotans watches KARE 11 consistently?

PARADE OF HOMES YEARROUND ENGAGEMENT

To maximize the exposure our members gain from our Parade of Homes website year-round, we’re working on interactive elements to engage consumers and allow them to create and share their dream homes. Longer term, our goal is to capture more data from our website visitors to create marketing avenues for members.

BUILDERS AND REMODELERS SHOW

The other major marketing activity that’s less than a month away is BATC’s Builders and Remodelers Show: A Product and Service Expo. We are already 95 percent sold on booth space and fully expect this event to sell out as it did last year.

Builders and remodelers, make sure you register for the April 3 event (registration is open at www BATCBRS.com). New this year is our BATC Fast Forward educational series preceding the show floor as well as an exciting lead retrieval system ensuring you get product information that can help you grow your business.

I almost forgot to mention that every builder, remodeler, architect and interior design company receives four free meals at the show – you can’t beat that.

David Siegel BATC Executive Director

Read more about the BATC/KARE 11 Backyard Partnership on page 38.

GOAL: TO BECOME THE LEADING VOICE A second major strategic goal in BATC’s plan is to become the leading voice for BATC builders and remodelers. The Minnesota legislature convened on Tuesday, February 25, at noon and it must adjourn by midnight on May 19.

While predicting anything at the

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Capitol has risks, there are several things we can be pretty sure of this session:

• The legislature will approve and Governor Dayton will sign a minimum wage increase

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somewhere between $7.25 and $9.50 per hour.

• Three onerous business-tobusiness taxes implemented last session will be repealed. continues on page 64

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a word from our president

Calling our remodelers to serve When BATC completed its branding study just a few years ago with the help of Beehive Public Relations, our Board adopted a strategy we call The Big Tent. The Big Tent calls upon BATC to effectively represent the breadth of our industry, from custom builder, to remodeler to mid-volume builder to large-volume builder to associate.

The strategy also weaves together BATC’s core mission: To help our member businesses grow through marketing, advocacy and industry connections. Each of these areas is important and is to be encompassed under BATC’s big tent.

As your president, I took an oath of office to serve as your leader for all aspects of the The Big Tent. I take that charge seriously. As a remodeler, I see particular opportunity for BATC to reach out to remodelers, and for remodelers themselves to become better integrated into all that BATC has to offer. I hear some remodelers say that their voices aren’t always heard at BATC, and that they aren’t involved in decisions. The best way to ensure that remodelers are being heard is for me to help remodelers get involved in all of our committees and groups.

In this column of the Digest, I want to urge, cajole, suggest, ask, request – you get the idea – that my fellow remodelers get more engaged in BATC. I assure you, BATC is an industry association with a Big Tent philosophy that wants your involvement and I really do want to hear your voices across all of our activities. Here are several specific opportunities for you to become engaged and ensure that remodeling gains all that BATC has to offer 6

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and that BATC serves our remodelers well.

• Education Committee plans and executes the efforts of BATC University, career fairs, Fast Forward industry needs educational courses, speakers bureau and leadership development program.

• PR Advisory Committee helps guide BATC’s messaging to both internal and external audiences.

• Awards Committee plans The Big Night, a celebration of residential construction in the Twin Cities, including the ROMA, Reggie and Trilium awards.

• The Remodelers Committee guides BATC’s efforts in support of our remodelers, plans and executes the activities of our Remodelers Council and Remodelers Showcase.

• The Artisan Home Tour Planning Task Force guides our new high-end consumer event launching in June 2014, and opening to remodeling projects in 2015.

• Public Policy ensures that BATC addresses legislative and regulatory issues that have a direct impact on our members.

• Associates Committee plans the Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS), BATC’s golf outing and ensures that associates, remodelers and builders have opportunities to connect.

• BATC Foundation our charitable arm, providing a unique opportunity to help others in need while casting a halo over our industry and your company.

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• Membership Committee ensures that new members become engaged, seeks to retain them and assists our membership staff in recruiting new members.

• Housing First our Super Political Action Committee is in the throes of the 2014 election already and will direct BATC’s candidate endorsements and independent expenditures on behalf of candidates who are champions of our industry.

• Minnesota’s Green Path offers a green certification program for our remodelers as well as new home construction.

Every one of the groups above needs remodeler input. It is a personal goal of mine to see remodelers become more involved and more integrated into all areas of BATC’s Big Tent. It’s not going to happen overnight, I know. But I’m asking my fellow remodelers, not to mention all of my fellow members, to step up and get engaged.

If you talk to a BATC volunteer, they will tell you they get more out of the involvement both personally and professionally than they put in. They learn. They grow. They contribute. They gain. And their business succeeds, just as our mission calls for.

So remodelers, take a moment to send me an email right now and let me know you are willing to deepen your engagement with BATC. We need your voice right now. My email is Shawn@NewSpaces.com.

I can’t wait to hear from you.

Shawn Nelson BATC President

Remodelers Council BATC’s Remodelers Council is a special interest group of BATC members who engage in remodeling, or Associate members who work closely with our remodelers. The Council holds Remodeler Roundtables several times a year to bring members together to discuss areas of interest, share successes and concerns, and bring issues to BATC. We have a Linked In Group and are exploring other electronic forum options to connect more effectively. If you aren’t currently receiving our Remodelers Council emails or aren’t sure, please email Wendy Danks (Wendy@batc. org) to make sure you’re counted among our Remodelers Council membership.

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SECOND ANNUAL

JOB & CAREER

FAIR

SPACE IS LIMITED. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SIGN UP TODAY! INDUSTRY WEST METRO

In response to the need by our Builder, Remodeler and Associate members to find qualified candidates for open positions, BATC is holding its second annual job fair – with two convenient locations this year!

RESERVE A TABLE: One Job Fair: $200 (non-BATC member $300) Both Job Fairs: $300 (non-BATC member $400)

MARKETING:

BATC has planned a broad marketing effort to a job-hungry audience for this job and career fair including commercials on KARE-11, ads in the Star Tribune and Pioneer Press, notifications to Upper Midwest Technical Colleges, promotion in Online Job Boards and Social Media websites, and more!

Act now to reserve a table at the BATC Job and Career Fair by registering online at www.tcbuilderjobs.org.

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ATC FOUNDATION BUILDER’S B WAREHOUSE SALE Call the BATC Foundation office at 651-6977563 to schedule your donation.

AST FORWARD EDUCATIONAL SERIES F Enhance and strengthen your business with our Fast Forward Educational Series.

Topic: Appraisals and Licensing

9AM-2PM 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley All sales benefit the BATC Foundation.

Granite-Tops, LLC & Kolbe Gallery Twin Cities 7553 Washington Avenue, Edina, MN 55439

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APR 17 NNUAL BATC FOUNDATION A RECOGNITION LUNCHEON Join us for a celebration of gratitude as we recognize the donors, volunteers and partners who have contributed to the BATC Foundation in 2013.

Speakers: Leslie Jablonski, Jack Jablonski Project and Cheryl Young, Zack Mohs Project $35 12 Noon - 1:30PM North Oaks Country Club 54 E. Oaks Road, North Oaks

B.E. (BUSINESS EXCHANGE) SHOWROOM MIXER Stay to nosh and network at this combo showroom event. See what GraniteTops, LLC and Kolbe Gallery Twin Cities showrooms can offer you!

MAY 1

BATC JOB & CAREER FAIR

Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. 9420 - 83rd Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 www.BATC.org

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Granite-Tops, LLC & Kolbe Gallery Twin Cities 7553 Washington Avenue, Edina, MN 55439 Register at www.BATC.org

MAY 21 ARADE OF HOMES /REMODELERS P SHOWCASE® FALL 2014 ENTRY DEADLINE Look for entry forms online by April 21st.

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.E. (BUSINESS EXCHANGE) B SHOWROOM MIXER Stay to nosh and network at Scherer Bros.

Lumber Co. to see what’s new from our friends at Scherer Bros.

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BATC GOLF OPEN After this winter, who’s not dreaming of a day on the links? Register early to make sure your foursome isn’t left in the clubhouse like a few were last year.

The Wilds Golf Club, Prior Lake 12-8PM Register at www.BATC.org

JUN 7-15

We still have some sponsorships open too! See sidebar at right.

AUG 14

ARTISAN HOME TOUR Our inaugural high-end tour gets underway. www.ArtisanHomeTour.org

Oppportunity for builder, remodeler and associate members to find qualified candidates for open positions.

2-6PM Sheraton Minneapolis West (across from Ridgedale) 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka

MAY 7 BATC JOB & CAREER FAIR Oppportunity for builder, remodeler and associate members to find qualified candidates for open positions.

2-6PM Holiday Inn St. Paul East (off I-94 across from 3M HQ) 2201 Burns Avenue, St. Paul www.tcbuilderjobs.org

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MEMBER ORIENTATION Whether you’re a new member, or have been around for 20+ years, come see what BATC offers!

BATC Save the date!

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MEMBER ORIENTATION Whether you’re a new member, or have been around for 20+ years, come see what BATC offers!

BATC Save the date!

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FALL PARADE OF HOMESSM Our 66th fall tour will feature an outdoor living mini tour. Look for details at ParadeofHomes.org by April 21.

AST FORWARD EDUCATIONAL SERIES F Enhance and strengthen your business with our Fast Forward Educational Series.

Topic: TBD Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. 9420 - 83rd Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 www.BATC.org

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find it all at batc.org SEP 9 SPONSORSHIP LUNCHEON Join us as we launch our 2015 sponsorship opportunities and thank our 2014 sponsors over lunch.

Wild Wings of Oneka, 9491 152nd St. N., Hugo, 55038 Register after June 15 at www.BATC.org, or contact Heather to reserve your guaranteed space: Heather@BATC.org, 651-697-7573

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BATC Seminar Room Register with Nicole at 651-697-7571 or Nicole@BATC.org

SEP 23 BATC FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Enjoy a day on the links while supporting our Foundation.

BATC FOUNDATION BUILDER’S WAREHOUSE SALE Call the BATC Foundation office at 651-6977563 to schedule your donation.

9AM-2PM 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley All sales benefit the BATC Foundation.

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12 Noon-8PM Legends Golf Club, Prior Lake Register opens May 1 at www.BATC.org Sold out last year—register early!

THE BIG (BUILDING INDUSTRY GALA) NIGHT & BATC FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION

CLAY SHOOT Take your best shot! Our second annual clay shoot presented by our Young Professionals (young and old invited) was a blast (in more ways than one) so we’re doing it again. Join us to take aim at some fun.

You can also join Larkin Hoffman, The Builders Group and Mingle as one of our sponsors for just $500 to $1,500.

Save the date for the new Building Industry Gala. This is where we will come together to celebrate the industry, support the BATC Foundation and recognize the great work that you do by presenting our Reggie, ROMA, Trillium and other BATC award winners!

St. Paul Union Depot www.BATC.org

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.E. (BUSINESS EXCHANGE) B SHOWROOM MIXER Stay to nosh and network at the new J.J. Vanderson & Co. & Orion in Blaine and see what their showroom can offer you!

JJ Vanderson & Co. & Orion Showroom 1214 - 98th Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434 www.BATC.org

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2014 SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!

PARADE OF HOMES/ REMODELERS SHOWCASE SPRING 2015 ENTRY DEADLINE Enter online beginning October 12 at ParadeofHomes.org.

Yes, you can still get your name in front of BATC members with a sponsorship, priced as low as $500.

NOV 13 MEMBER ORIENTATION Whether you’re a new member, or have been around for 20+ years, come see what BATC offers!

BATC Save the date!

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JJ Vanderson & Co. & Orion Showroom 1214 - 98th Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434

BATC BUCK AUCTION Gather up your BATC bucks and come prepared to bid on some great items! Bring donations to our Holiday Food Drive for extra bucks, too!

FALL REMODELERS SHOWCASE® Expect a great tour, including an outdoor living focus.

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AST FORWARD EDUCATIONAL SERIES F Enhance and strengthen your business with our Fast Forward Educational Series, directed toward remodeling.

Topic: Regulations Remodelers Need to Know

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See our sponsor sidebar at right.

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BATC’s Hospitality Suite during the 2014 International Builders Show was a hit, with 200 attendees who enjoyed drinks and appetizers with fellow members. The mood was very upbeat and positive as you can see from the photos above.

Left to Right: 1. Networking with MN peers at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas 2. Brad Marko, H&H Lumber with Dale Carlson, Lyman Lumber 3. Deb and Curt Christensen, Lee Lyn Construction 4. Dennis Galligan, In-Focus Systems and Jim Kuiken, Accent Homes 5. John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber

Can you tell the KISS lookalikes from our BATC people at the closing ceremony of IBS? Left to Right: David Siegel, BATC Executive Director; Jim Kuiken, Accent Homes; Kerry Mulcrone, Kerry & Co.; Deb Earl, BATC Membership Director; Pamela Belz, Senior Housing Partners

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targeted marketing for remodelers For remodelers, marketing can be a challenge.

You’re selling your people, your processes and the dream of how you can transform a family’s home into something special. Your prospects don’t just walk in and buy off the shelf. The most you can do is show them examples from other projects — which is where the Remodelers Showcase comes in. It’s still one of the most effective ways to let hundreds of people see how you’ve transformed other peoples’ homes.

So, what do you do the rest of the year? Join our next Remodelers Roundtable (see the sidebar at right) to share what’s working for you and learn what other remodelers are finding successful. You also should consider adding an upgrade to your ParadeofHomes. org company page where you can reach our 230,000 annual visitors with photos, testimonials and more. And, you might want to try diving into the online world with an interesting new option for targeting your audience.

HIGH-TECH TARGETING

Remodelers have long known that if one home in a neighborhood needs remodeling, it’s likely that there are other families in the same area that are thinking about updating. That’s

WE WANT YOU!

why you always put a sign in the front yard, invite neighbors to an unveiling party, and buy a mailing list of surrounding homes.

Now you can go one step further by adding an online component to your geographically targeted messaging. You may have used retargeting online ads, where you are able to deliver your message to people online based on key words (like remodeling Minneapolis).

Now there’s a new form of online advertising delivery called geo-targeting, that let’s you match a mailing list to individual home’s IP addresses.

We’ll be testing it out during the Artisan Home Tour, and for some of our political messaging this fall. If you’re interested in learning more, come to our April 10th Round Table or contact BATC’s media partner, Loni Overing, MarketShare Masters, Loni@ MarketShareMasters.com or 612-859-3376.

TO JOIN OUR NEXT REMODELERS ROUNDTABLE

Marketing on a budget tips from panelists Rosalie Bell, Origin Marketing, Loni Overing, Market Share Masters, and Kelle Lang Staats, Preferred Interactive. Bring your successful marketing ideas to share.

April 10th, 2014 2:00 pm BATC Board Room 2960 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 It’s free but please RSVP to Wendy (wendy@batc.org or 651-697-7565) to reserve your seat.

Your prospects don’t just walk in and buy off the shelf. The most you can do is show them examples from other projects — which is where the Remodelers Showcase comes in.

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Save THE DATE

ATTENTION REMODELERS:

Save the date for the new Building Industry Gala. This is where we will come together to celebrate the industry, support the BATC Foundation and recognize the great work that you do by presenting our Reggie, ROMA, Trillium and other BATC award winners!

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When you use natural gas in the homes you build, you are giving homebuyers what they prefer – the performance and value of natural gas equipment.

Why build with natural gas?

• Building a home with energy efficient natural gas helps homebuyers save on monthly operating costs.

• Lower monthly operating costs give homeowners more money to spend on upgrades for their lifestyle.

• Homeowners, like professional chefs, prefer cooking with natural gas because it gives them more heating precision and control.

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• Builders can earn 100 Builders Club points when they install a natural gas cooking appliance, fireplace, dryer, outdoor grill or garage heater.

Build a better home that homebuyers prefer – build with natural gas.

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Lampert Lumber: STILL GOING STRONG 125 YEARS LATER Lampert Lumber is a major sponsor of BATC, and an active member since 1990. BATC is proud to partner with a company that has a rich history in our industry and has served our trade faithfully for an impressive 125-plus years.

Lampert has humble roots; two Norwegian brothers in smalltown Minnesota founded the company in 1887. Around the time that Jacob and Leonard Lampert opened Lampert lumber yard, the Interstate Commerce Commission adopted a new regulation requiring that new communities be established every six miles along

railroad lines (this being the farthest a farmer could travel in one day). As these communities were built, and as the needs of farmers in the Upper Midwest expanded, so did Lampert Lumber.

Today the company has 33 locations in Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota,

Get Your Staff Involved at BATC… PAM LEIER, LAMPERT LUMBER, V.P. OF MARKETING IS!

Pam started in the lumber industry right out of school, when a friend recommended she apply to a position at Lampert Lumber. “Little did I know, at the time, that I would end up calling Lamperts “home” for over 35 years!

I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to work for one of the greatest companies in the industry for my career.”

and Wisconsin. They provide unmatched service, continually serving the builders and communities in which they do business. The company is also dedicated to providing materials for builders in the green space, a mantra near and dear to the company’s Twin Cities Division Manager, Jane Fowler.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE BATC MOMENT? Participating as a judge for the Parade on Homes. I love getting the opportunity to really take a look at the amazing homes that are being built in every price range and category. I believe the Parade of Homes is huge benefit to those who participate and is an event that has grown to be one of the best in the country.

WHAT’S ONE THING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I was the Shamrock Queen for a day in Bradenton, FL…tiara and all!

We encourage all members to get their staff involved at BATC. The more your employees get involved in their local trade organization, the more your business can benefit – especially in the areas of marketing, advocacy and industry, BATC’s key mission.

As the Vice President of Marketing, Pam oversees marketing and advertising programs for the company, as well as event strategy and the LamPerks Incentive Program.

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Left to Right: 1. BATC’s 2014 Board of Directors swearing in: Brian Robbins, Pella Windows and Doors; Kerry Mulcrone, Kerry and Co.; Jim Kuiken, Accent Homes; Marv McDaris; Chris Contreras, Ryland Homes; Pamela Belz, Senior Housing Partners; Curt Swanson, Swanson Homes; Todd Polifka, Brush Masters; Craig Plekkenpol, Plekkenpol Builders; Daryl Doehr, Marvin Windows and Doors; Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems; Meg Jaeger, Mega Homes; John Rask, Hans Hagen Homes; JoLynn Johnson, Crystal Kitchen Center 2. Roy Lund, Emeritus Member; Bob Bennett, Fireside Hearth and Home; Todd Bjerstedt, McDonald Remodeling and Curt Swanson, Swanson Homes; BATC’s 2014 President, Shawn Nelson, New Spaces being sworn in by his dad, Doug Nelson, BATC’s 2005 President 3. Economist and speaker extraordinaire, Elliot Eisenberg 4. BATC’s 2013 Treasurer and 2014 Vice President, Chris Conteras provided a financial report during the BATC annual meeting 5. Joe Franson and Joe Boyer, Boyer Building Corp. 6. Todd Polifka, Brush Masters, Brett Remme, In-Focus Systems and Marv McDaris 7. Pamela Belz, Senior Housing Partners with husband Rob 8. Deb Earl, BATC; Jim Kuiken, Accent Homes; Nicole Coon, BATC; Brian Robbins, Pella Windows and Doors; Meg Jaeger, Mega Homes and Pattie Martin, Glowing Hearth and Home 9. Kerry Mulcrone, Kerry and Co.; Jennifer Dierkhising, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Karli Spahr, Bell Mortgage 10. Outgoing BATC Board members Pattie Martin, Glowing Hearth and Home; Paul Donnay, Donnay Homes; Kathe Ostrom, C.N. Ostrom & Son; Curt Christensen, Lee Lyn Construction; Doug Nelson, New Spaces; John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber; Todd Polifka, Brush Masters; with Pamela Belz, Senior Housing Partners at the podium 11. Elliot Eisenberg making some economic numbers make sense 12. Jean Easton, Granicrete Minnesota and Julie Hipp, AXA Advisors 13. Bob Cremers, Builders Club with Paul Donnay, Donnay Homes.

WE HID IT. A nail is hidden somewhere in every issue of the Builders’ Digest, including the one you’re holding right now.

It could be tucked into a photo or stuck in a drawing…in a margin…in a body of text…even used as an exclamation point at the end of a headline (but never in an advertisement). It resembles a real-life nail and looks something like this…

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We’ve concealed the real one elsewhere in this issue, and it could be a different color or size. Keep in mind, the Spike Club logo’s nail does not count. When members find the nail, they can email or fax a note to the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, telling what page it’s on. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a businesscard size ad in this publication or a set of member labels (non-electronic version). All other entries receive $20 in BATC Bucks. Entries must be received by April 15, 2014.

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Get your Parade on!

We’ve got some great new features for both the ParadeofHomes.org website and this fall’s tours that you won’t want to miss.

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Take advantage of our excellent audience of housing-interested consumers even if you don’t have a house in the Parade of Homes events. Builders, Remodelers and Associates can upgrade your company page by adding photos, videos, testimonials and more for just a few hundred dollars per year. Look for details in your Annual Membership Directory Information Packet and online, or call Wendy Danks at 651-697-7565.

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FALL 2014 PARADE OF HOMES AND REMODELERS SHOWCASE: AN OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA

As you may know, BATC is sponsoring the new KARE 11 Backyard, that iconic space where you see KARE’s weather people, rain or shine. We’ll be building a gorgeous new space with the help of Southview Design and a whole lot of trade partners (hopefully you saw the design theme vote promotion during March). Our goal is to complete the build-out this summer and then open the new Backyard for limited times during the fall tours.

With all the publicity surrounding the new Backyard, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the gorgeous outdoor spaces that we know you are creating as part of your Parade Homes and Remodelers Showcase projects. We’ll be adding a Backyard editorial feature to this fall’s Guidebooks, and plan to include a Mini-Tour of outdoor living spaces (backyards, front yards, even neighborhood community outdoor spaces).

Participation in the Backyard Mini-Tours will be open to any entered Parade Home, Remodelers Showcase Project, or development entry in the Fall events. A limited number of spaces will be available, and participants will be charged an additional $500. Look for more information in your Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase entry packets.

A DATE TO REMEMBER!

MAY 21, 2014

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Artisan Home Tour A GREAT BEGINNING The inaugural Artisan Home Tour has been more successful than we could have imagined.

We now have 25 homes that will be open to tour this June. Thank you to the builders who participated on our task force, and to Lowell Pratt for leading that group.

We’re committed to creating a great event that’s a huge success in the marketplace, and one that enhances the appeal and loyalty of our Parade of Homes followers. This is our first ticketed Parade of Homes tour, and we’re adding a neat new technology that will help us gather a great deal of data about how our consumers tour, something we haven’t been able to get from our free Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase events. That market intelligence will be applied to all of our offerings to help us continue to provide our members with the most effective way to connect with buyers.

Check out the ArtisanHomeTour.org website when you have a minute to learn more now, and later as we continue to add information over the next few weeks.

PARTNERSHIPS

In our work to get the Artisan Home Tour off the ground, we’ve made several strategic partnerships. These connections will help us

ensure a successful Artisan Home Tour now, but also will serve our overall Parade of Homes brand into the future.

Artful Living Magazine has become a key distribution and advertising partner for the Artisan Home Tour. Their high-homevalue household audience will receive our Guidebook poly-bagged with the summer issue. (Augmenting our mailed distribution to area households with incomes over $200,000.)

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Meg Jaeger, BATC Treasurer MEGA HOMES Meg Jaeger grew up in a family that moved around a lot. By the time she was nine years old she had lived in five homes in four different states. Luckily for our industry, touring new homes and settling into new spaces inspired an affinity for houses that would later translate into a successful career. Meg is the President of Mega Homes, a small custom builder that seeks to construct homes with character; homes that are thoughtfully designed to answer the question: how does your family live?

What does being on BATC’s leadership team mean to you?

“I was asked to be on the BATC Board last fall and I took the “ask” very seriously, as time commitments are a big factor when you own your own business and have a family. After much soul searching and consulting with people close to me, I decided to come on board. Our industry is still working its way out of a very long downturn and there are many facets of the industry that have changed; in good and bad ways. I feel that being a part of the BATC board will allow me to give my time to an Association that is there strictly to help its members be successful, be heard and to be the builders and remodelers that our consumers deserve. I believe that the joint experience and brain storming that the board and committee members bring to the table will always make BATC stronger.”

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In her own family, Meg was one of the last in line. She grew up with five older brothers, an older sister, and a younger brother. She was the baby girl of the family, but you sure can’t tell that today.

Meg is a true leader in the housing industry and serves as the Treasurer of BATC, and is expected to fill the role of BATC President in 2016. She’s also a mother to three fabulous daughters, which, according to Meg can be “challenging at times…but they are the most important job I have.”

This year, Meg is on our Executive Board of Directors at BATC but, like most members of the Exec Board, she started getting involved at BATC several years before when she attended one of our many events - specifically a Parade of Homes Awards Committee meeting. “It was the first meeting I

went to and it was a good eye opener for me,” she explained. “To be on the inside of an Association that I hadn’t given enough attention to prior to that time was so beneficial to me because I was a part of such a great group of staff and Association members.”

The Parade of Homes has been a game changer for Mega Homes–which participated in their first tour in 1997.

“We’ve missed a few tours since that first one, but the Parade of Homes has truly always been one of the most important items in our marketing budget due to the way it is marketed and presented throughout the Twin Cities,” Meg shared. “The amount of media and consumer reach that the Parade of Homes brand touches cannot be matched dollar for dollar, especially for smaller building businesses like mine.”

When it’s not all about business, it’s all about family for Meg. When she’s not working you’ll find her spending time with her three girls and enjoying outdoor activities like biking and traveling. Finding time to balance the busyness comes with its challenges but Meg knows how to get it all done. This makes sense when you realize her business goals line up so effortlessly with her family goals. At Mega Homes every design is “family-centric,” and built around how families really live.

“To be on the inside of an Association that I hadn’t given enough attention to prior to that time was so beneficial to me because I was a part of such a great group of staff and Association members.”

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meet BATC’s newest members Joining the Builders Association of the Twin Cities is the first step in becoming more active in your industry.

Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of our Association, who have joined BATC within the last three months.

AA Painting

Bohland Development

Gonyea Land Company

Liberty Title, Inc.

Robey Construction, LLC

5900 Camelot Circle Minnetonka, MN 55343 Don Shin 612-508-5777 aapainting@live.com aapainting.com

825 Wayzata Boulevard E. Wayzata, MN 55345 Mallory Busacker 952-473-2089 mallory@bohlanddevelopment.com BohLandDevelopment.com

211 River Ridge Circle S., #100 Burnsville, MN 55337 Jennifer Kilkelly 952-882-1112 admin@gonyealand.com

17267 Yale Street N. Elk River, MN 55330 Nick Dreher 763-494-0340 nick@libertytitleinc.us libertytitleinc.us

3806 Westin Avenue Woodbury, MN 55125 Bill Robey 612-275-4441 Category: Builder B tom@robeyconstruction.com robeyconstruction.com

GreenStar Insulation & Waterproofing, Inc.

McNulty Construction, Inc.

8812 Zachary Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 Darin Howell 763-315-3676 darin@greenstariw.com greenstariw.com

400 Second Avenue S., #650 Minneapolis, MN 55401 James McNulty 612-339-0674 mail@mcnultyhomes.com mcnultyhomes.com

Absolute Low Voltage P.O. Box 46385 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Jerry Ackerman 877-754-2673 Jerrya@absolutelowvoltage. com absolutelowvoltage.com

American Building Contractors, Inc. 2960 Judicial Road, #100 Burnsville, MN 55337 Clay Curran 952-707-6959 clay@abc-usa.com abc-usa.com

American Land & Capital, LLC 16233 Kenyon Avenue, #120 Lakeville, MN 55044 Kyle Ambrasas 651-289-6400 kyle@americanlandandcapital.com americanlandandcapital.com

Bank Mutual 8420 City Centre Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 Jan Nelson 651-735-5500 Janice.nelson@bankmutual. com bankmutual.com

Belle Rose Homes, LLC 6255 – 232nd Street W. Faribault, MN 55021 Jason Skurkay 507-202-0932 jrskurkay@aol.com

Black Label Services 6927 Rosemary Road Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Joe Dvorak 952-563-0111 joe@blacklabelservices.com blacklabelservices.com

Cedar Bluff Development, LLC 7300 Metro Boulevard, #300 Edina, MN 55439 Todd Baumgartner 952-897-1707

CenturyLink 2800 Wayzata Boulevard, #390 Minneapolis, MN 55405 Aileen Kramer 612-381-5785 aileen.kramer@centurylink. com

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Midwest Roofing Supply 460 Hoover Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Jon Coty 612-378-6006 jcoty@midwestroofingsupply. com

Inside Out Remodeling & Roofing, LLC

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19605 Inga Avenue Hastings, MN 55033 Greg Stier 651-263-8557 greg@concreteandcoatingsllc.com concretecrew.com

350 – 9th Avenue St. Paul Park, MN 55071 Joseph Sandvik 651-528-6898 insideoutremodelingroofing. com

Creekstone Ventures, LLC

JN Built, LLC

19808 Dawnson Lane Farmington, MN 55024 Stephan Ayers 612-703-1216 sgayers@aol.com

Crimson and Design Build, LLC 5113 Gorgas Avenue Edina, MN 55424 Patrick Clemens 612-978-6399 info.crimson@gmail.com crimsonbuilt.com

Elevate Builders, LLC P.O. Box 714 Forest Lake, MN 55025 Eric Haseltine 651-245-4809 eric@elevatebuildersmn.com elevatebuildersmn.com

Fleet Advocates 2714 Patton Road Roseville, MN 55113 Thomas Cullen 952-657-7821 tomc@fleetadvocates.com fleetadvocates.com

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Guidance Homes, Inc. 84 – 3rd Street NW Forest Lake, MN 55025 Jaren Johnson 612-221-1596 jarenjohnson@hotmail.com guidancehomes.com

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1769 Lexington Avenue N., #340 Roseville, MN 55113 Howard Moore 612-685-0571 homes@moorehomesmn. com moorehomesmn.com

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SPIKE highlight

See a complete list of Spike points at batc.org

Q&A with Brian Robbins, BATC Membership Committee Pella Windows & Doors Brian Robbins began his career at Pella’s manufacturing plant 17 years ago. Today he works as their Sales Manager for Residential and Commercial Sales, and is a proud member of the Builders Association. Brian is an advocate for the industry, joining BATC six years ago (Pella has been a member for many years) and now chairs BATC’s Membership Committee.

WHY DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN BATC?

It is what all the cool people do. Seriously, BATC is a great organization that plays an important and positive role in our industry. I serve on BATC’s board to become more involved and gain a better understanding of our association.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE BATC MOMENT? Green Path car giveaway

When Minnesota Green Path gave away

a car. What a creative way to get people to come out and learn more about the Green Path program!

WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING, WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?

I am very involved at my Church and I love coaching my five kids – 3 daughters (Kassidi, Brittani and Kirstin) and 2 sons (Blaine and Bennett) in their various sports.

Most importantly, enjoying life with my wife Kari.

WHAT’S ONE COOL THING OTHERS MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I can quote the entire movie Tommy Boy with Chris Farley and David Spade. In fact, I have used some of the lines to make sales! My favorite line is: “I can get a good look at a T-bone steak by sticking my head up the bull’s…but wouldn’t you rather take the butcher’s word for it?” Ok, I have not actually used that line, but I would like to try it someday.

“A BATC membership is so much more important than simply being a member of BATC. You have to be an involved member for your membership to make a difference. Being an involved member gives you great networking opportunities, excellent best-practice sharing, a first-hand understanding of our advocacy efforts and a resource to build strong connections and friendships.”

Hear more from Brian Robbins on page 36.

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MEMBER SPIKELIGHT BECOME A SPIKE? It’s easy! Just start recruiting new members for BATC. With your first new member you become a Spike candidate. As soon as you bring us six new members you are officially inducted into the exclusive NAHB Spike Club with all the honors that bestows.

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why MEMBERSHIP is important I have to tell you how excited I am to Chair the Membership Committee in 2014…

As we all know, an association is only as strong and successful as the members that make up that association.

It is also much more than just being a member, being involved as an active member is where we each get the most out of our membership. The involvement by each member is critical to our success and it just makes sense. Growing up on a farm, my dad always used the term, “many hands make light work.” This is the same for our association.

The team at BATC works very hard to ensure the efforts being put forward represent each member of the association. We each would be hard pressed to look at the full year calendar at BATC and say there is not at least one item that helps our business be more successful.

As the Membership Committee Chair, I would like to present you each with the challenge to be MORE in 2014. Be MORE involved, be MORE open, be MORE intentional and be MORE successful!

Come find out why BATC is one of the best Builders Associations in the country!

See you at one of our next events!

Brian Robbins Sales Manager, Pella Windows & Doors

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I’d also like to urge you all to help us spread the word that BATC is the place to be for all companies associated with the home building and remodeling industry. Ask your vendors and suppliers, your industry connections, and your peers who haven’t discovered the benefits of membership to consider joining us. Then share their names with BATC Membership Director, Deb Earl (deb@ batc.org, 651-697-7562) and she’ll take it from there.

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HELP US SPREAD THE WORD that BATC is the place to be for all companies associated with the home building and remodeling industry.

ASK YOUR VENDORS AND SUPPLIERS, ASK YOUR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, ASK YOUR PEERS WHO HAVEN’T DISCOVERED THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Ask them to consider joining us.

Then share their names with BATC Membership Director, Deb Earl (deb@batc.org, 651-697-7562) and she’ll take it from there.

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Welcome to Minnesota’s New Backyard!

The KARE 11 Backyard is one of Minnesota’s iconic spaces. Who doesn’t remember Belinda, Sven and the weather folks out there keeping us weather-aware. Every spring, gardeners can’t wait to see Belinda and Bobby in the backyard showing us how to green our thumbs. And of course it’s always fun when one of the anchors pulls out the grill. But have you noticed lately, the backyard is getting a little threadbare?

BATC is the new KARE 11 Backyard and Grow With KARE sponsor.

As part of our sponsorship, we’re working on the design and construction of a whole new backyard. With huge thanks to Southview Design for creating an incredible backyard design in two themes, Northwoods and Modern. KARE viewers got to vote on the themes during March, and now we’re working with Southview on the final plans to begin construction when the weather permits.

Stay tuned to KARE 11 and check in on the ParadeofHomes.org website for updates.

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For 66 years the Parade of Homes has brought buyers and future prospects into our members’ homes and remodeling projects twice a year.

ParadeofHomes.org has helped consumers search and learn more about builders, remodelers and products/services for the home for 15 years. Now, in a new partnership with The Art of Home television, Parade of Homes has added one more way to connect you with families across the Twin Cities.

The beautifully-produced TV show launched almost two years ago, and has a track record of creating interesting and valuable content to which we’re proud to attach our brand. Heidi Nessa will continue as host, and lead creative content development for the show. With 20 years’ experience in home related fields, Nessa is able to capture the essense of the home with content that appeals to a broad audience interested in homes, architecture and interior design.

If you’re interested in showcasing your homes, remodeling projects or home product/service, please contact: Kori Meewes 612-801-9874 kori@batc.org

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We’re building a new online home for you with enhanced features, improved usability, and {woot-woot} you control your own profile.

You want to be there when a BATC member or prospective buyer wants to find you!

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Moving at light speed How is it possible that I have been with the BATC Foundation for nearly a year? Just goes to show

that time really does fly when you’re having fun!

Your BATC Foundation has accomplished a lot in the past year; you’ve earned some bragging rights! We’ve completed two projects for Minnesota veterans, helped an older disabled gentleman with some home repairs, entered into a new partnership to help transform bedrooms for kids with life-threatening illnesses into dream retreats and by the time you read this, we will have finished a house for Zack – a young man who has surmounted incredible odds by surviving and thriving after a vicious hit and run that left him with brain injuries and resulted in a leg amputation.

Many thanks to our community partners of the past year, including Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, Special Spaces and Project for Pride in Living.

Thanks also go to our Build Partners of the past year, John Kraemer & Sons, and J.K. Anderson Builders.

There are many exciting things happening this summer including a possible project in support of the Ronald McDonald House Oak Street rehabilitation, another bedroom makeover with Special Spaces and two projects under consideration with previous community partners Project for Pride in Living and Homeward Bound.

If you’ve ever thought about being a Build Partner, now is a good time to come on board!

Perri Graham BATC Foundation Executive Director perri@batc.org 651-697-7563

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Call Perri for more information: 651-697-7563.

Are you doing some spring cleaning? Need a place to take your old model home furniture or those really nice cabinets you took out of your last remodeling job? The Builders WareHouse wants what you need to get rid of! All of the proceeds from the sales of items from Builders WareHouse help to fund the Foundation’s building projects so you can even get a tax receipt for the items you donate. Items need to be new, nearly new or in very good condition.

No damaged items, no missing pieces or hardware.

Call Perri to arrange delivery or pick up.

We would love to accept your new and very gently used items at Builders WareHouse.

• building materials, • lighting fixtures, • appliances, • model home furniture, • cabinets, etc.

Builders WareHouse is sponsored by Bell Mortgage.

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the house that Most of you have probably read something in the last few months about Zack’s House. While a lot of our promotion around Zack’s house focused on Zack CHERYL YOUNG himself, his mom Cheryl deserves most of the credit for getting this home built. From the moment that Cheryl received that horrible phone call from doctors in Anchorage, Alaska, telling ZACK MOHS her that her son Zack had been terribly injured in a hit and run accident, Cheryl has been Zack’s biggest cheerleader and most ardent advocate.

Doctors initially told Cheryl that Zack would not survive. They told her that he would never recover past a vegetative state, that he had massive, permanent brain damage. Once Zack proved all of those

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predictions wrong, doctors told Cheryl that Zack would never talk, would never walk and would need 24 hour care for the rest of his life.

Cheryl has never believed any of it. She has always believed that given enough support, Zack could and would come back from his terrible injuries.

What he needed most was a safe home where he could heal, recover, and eventually even raise a family. Cheryl quit her job to become a full time advocate for Zack, getting him into the Courage Center even when doctors there were initially doubtful about Zack’s ability to walk again.

Even when Cheryl was dealing with her own diagnosis of kidney cancer last fall, she barely slowed down. She continued to plan fund raisers and get donations of materials for Zack’s house.

It’s been wonderful seeing the rallying of support among the BATC members for Zack and Cheryl.

Many, many of you have given donations of product, labor and money to see this project finished.

Cheryl has marveled at the outpouring of generosity by our building community, usually sobbing “I can’t believe it, I can’t believe it!” and smiling from ear to ear. Zack is excited to be leaving the group home and being reunited with his dogs after a twoyear separation.

Cheryl’s love for Zack and her faith in his recovery is what built this house, the BATC Foundation and the members of BATC were honored to help finish the project.

Call for a complete list of donors, visit the BATC Foundation website at www.

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BATC Foundation volunteers make it all happen Katie Harms, President, BATC Foundation Board of Directors.

Many of you know Katie as Sales Manager at Scherer Brothers but at the Foundation we know Katie as a passionate spokesperson, not only for the Foundation but on behalf of the building industry and BATC members. Give Katie five minutes and she’ll tell you about the generous hearts and hands of BATC members – whether they’re donating labor for a building project or razzing each other on the course at the Foundation Golf Tournament. Katie loves what the Foundation is all about – helping people who are in need. Thank you Katie, for everything that you do!

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Robert (Bob) Bennett, Chair, Fund Raising Committee and member BATC Foundation Board of Directors. Bob (Fireside Hearth & Home) has been a vital part of the Foundation since it was still an informal committee of BATC. He has tirelessly given of his time and talent, both on a personal level and providing product donations for building projects and for the Foundation silent auction. Winner of this year’s Robert Hanson Industry Service Award, Bob continues to give a “step above” in his dedication to the mission of the BATC Foundation.

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Pat Hegseth, Secretary, BATC Foundation Board of Directors.

Always willing to give a hand, Pat (JB O’Meara) is usually seen carrying something, running an errand, fixing something, making phone calls for a donation, or taking notes at a committee or Board of Directors meeting. A part-time farmer, Pat has a generous spirit and a willingness to get things done. A long time volunteer and supporter of the Foundation, Pat continues to provide a helping hand whenever needed.

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Many many thanks to the BATC members who joined us at our 2013 BATC Foundation Golf Event. The day was spectacular, and as you can see by the smiles, everyone had a great time. Special thanks to our sponsors: Automated Building Components (ABC), Cambria, Contract Interiors, Fireside Hearth & Home, JL Schweiters Building Supply, Lennar, Lyman Lumber, Mattamy Homes, Minnesota Energy Resoures, Private Bank Minnesota, Residential Science Resources, SLH Home Sersvices, Stone Source, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking.

The 2014 event is slated for September 23 at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake. Registration opens May 1.

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THANK YOU TO OUR ELITES! While we know every member of BATC is truly elite in one form or another, we’d like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to all of BATC’s advertisers and sponsors, and in particular our 2014 Elite Sponsors. These are our members who have recognized the value in supporting their industry’s professional association.

Through their dollars they make sure BATC continues to meet our mission of helping our members, (that’s you) build your business through marketing, advocacy and industry connections. They are the companies that pony up to advertise in and sponsor our Parade of Homes events, our Builders and Remodelers Show (BRS), our Builder Day at the Capitol, our new industry award gala (the BIG Night), and a myriad of other happenings from golf to our Young Professionals’ clay shoot.

We know they don’t sponsor BATC just to help us out, although that’s part of it. They do it because it gives them a chance to talk to you, and for you to get to know them.

These associates have stepped to the plate to deliver an incredible commitment in sponsorships and advertising. We’d like to ask our builders and remodelers to make a commitment to give our sponsors and advertisers a shot. They know they might not win your business, in fact, many don’t want all of your business, they’d just like a piece of it. That way, they have a chance to prove to you they can deliver exceptional products and outstanding services.

On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, BATC thanks our Associate sponsors and advertisers. We take very seriously their trust in us to provide them opportunities. When you see them at BATC events, on committees or councils or calling on you, please give them your ear and take a minute to thank them. We’ll give our personal thanks here. To all of our sponsors and advertisers, a hearty thank you for 2014. And to our Elite Partners in particular, thank you for your trust in BATC and your desire to serve this industry. We wish you great success in the year ahead.

We are grateful for your support.

Shawn Nelson, 2014 BATC President, President New Spaces

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Growth debate continues as Met Council releases updated forecasts The Metropolitan Council’s 25-year forecast, titled Thrive MSP 2040, was released preliminarily last Fall and set off an intense debate on the future growth pattern of our region. Are the suburbs dying? Will Millennials leave the urban core when they achieve major life milestones like job promotions, marriage, and kids? What does the increase in minority share of the population mean for growth? Have previous forecasts been accurate?

These are all good questions, ones that BATC has considered as it has become more deeply engaged in the regional growth debate. Regardless of their actual accuracy, the population forecasts take on a life of their own and influence real-life budget and infrastructure decisions. Not surprisingly, they also become political footballs, weaving their way into the policy dialogue of our region. In short, these forecasts matter.

THE TRENDS, UPDATED The Met Council’s latest forecasts predict that a changing mix of households will continue to increase demand for development in the central cities and developed suburbs. BATC has publicly expressed concerns that the Met Council has overstated the central cities demand while understating the developing cities demand, a major departure from the region’s stable growth pattern over the past two decades. The Met Council did moderate their original forecast by stating in their second draft:

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“One significant change from the preliminary forecasts is more balanced growth between developing and developed suburbs.”

The Council forecasts a gain of almost 400,000 households by 2040 — and thus new housing units. Of that household and housing growth:

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• 17% will be in the central cities; • 27% in the fully developed suburbs; • 47% in the developing suburbs; and • 9% in rural areas and outlying rural centers.

This is a significant step in the right direction when you consider that the preliminary forecast had unsustainable 25-year population gains in cities like Edina (22,000 new residents); Hopkins (10,000 new residents); St. Louis Park (23,000 new residents); and Bloomington (31,000 new residents). These communities had less than one-half of one percent (0.005) of the current vacant developed lot inventory.

Growth to the levels forecasted was virtually impossible.

The updated forecasts spread the growth more evenly across the region, though more study by BATC will be necessary to assess the impacts and feasibility of the forecasts.

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PRELIMINARY 2040 FORECAST SEPT 2013

Lake Elmo

8,061

11,700

21,200 81.20%

Elko New Market

4,110

8,000

12,200 52.50%

Hugo

13,332

23,200

31,300 34.90%

Waconia

10,697

16,100

20,900 29.80%

Victoria

7,345

11,700

15,000 28.20%

Corcoran

5,379

9,100

11,400 25.30%

Rosemount

21,874

29,200

36,300 24.30%

Belle Plaine

6,661

11,500

13,300 15.70%

Shakopee

37,076

49,800

57,400 15.30%

Prior Lake

22,796

34,300

39,300 14.60%

Chanhassen

22,952

31,600

36,200 14.50%

Lakeville

55,954

72,400

82,900 11.70%

Woodbury

61,961

78,200

87,200 11.50%

Savage

26,911

34,400

38,200 11%

Blaine

57,186

80,300

86,000 7%

Brooklyn Park

75,781

90,500

95,500 5.50%

Forest Lake

18,377

26,900

28,300 5.20%

Apple Valley

49,084

62,100

64,400 3.60%

Eden Prairie St Paul

60,797

82,700

285,068

338,900

UPDATED 2040 FORECAST FEB 2014

% CHANGE FROM PRELIM TO UPDATE

84,800 2.50% 334,700

-1.20%

Stillwater

18,227

23,100

22,500

-2.60%

New Prague

4,280

7,400

7,200

-2.70%

Minneapolis

382,578

487,700

464,900

-4.70%

Maple Grove

61,567

89,600

84,800

-5.40%

Eagan

64,206

86,800

80,200

-7.60%

New Brighton

21,456

28,900

26,000

-10%

Plymouth

70,576

101,800

87,800

-13.80%

Golden Valley

20,371

28,900

24,300

-15.90%

Bloomington

82,893

113,600

93,600

-17.60%

3,688

6,100

4,900

-19.70%

Wayzata St. Louis Park

45,250

68,200

54,500

-20.10%

Hopkins

17,591

27,400

21,600

-21.20%

Edina

47,941

70,800

53,300

-24.70%

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WHAT’S NEXT? Through the end of April, the Met Council will receive comment on the updated forecasts. BATC will be commenting on behalf of the industry. The Council will consider adoption of Thrive MSP 2040 along with regional and local forecasts in May.

Beyond May, there will be additional opportunities for discussion of local forecasts. In 2015, the Council will once again review and revise regional and local forecasts in order to reflect policies now emerging through the regional systems, and policy plans that the Council will adopt in 2014 and early 2015. Of particular interest to BATC is the Housing Policy Plan, which will be the first such plan published by the Met Council in almost 30 years.

Interested in the forecasts and longrange planning for our region?

Contact James Vagle (james@batc.org) to participate in BATC’s response to the 2040 planning process.

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Good News for Property Owners: Court Decision on Sixty-Day Rule

By Peter Coyle and Julie Nagorski Governmental agencies “must approve or deny within 60 days a written request relating to zoning” and a failure to do so results in an automatic approval of the application pursuant to Minnesota’s so-called “60-day Rule,” Minn. Stat. § 15.99. Under earlier Minnesota appellate court decisions, the 60-day Rule had been interpreted narrowly to apply only to zoning applications.

The key case from 2003 had rejected a landowner’s claim that the 60-day Rule applied to a building permit application, instead determining that it covered only applications arising under the zoning ordinance, including special-use permits, conditional-use permits, variances, and site-plan approval. The Minnesota Supreme Court and the Minnesota Court of Appeals, however, have now issued decisions that interpret the 60-day Rule more broadly.

This is good news for landowners, builders and developers.

The Court of Appeals recently considered whether a landowner’s application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a permit for an ingress/egress access point for his property was subject to the 60-day Rule. In

Kottschade v. State of Minnesota, No. A131034 (Minn. App. Dec. 23, 2013), the landowner applied to MnDOT for permission to create and construct a driveway access from his property to the adjacent highway frontage road, without which his parcel lacked direct access to the public roads. MnDOT did not act on the request until 63 days after it was submitted, when it wrote a denial letter to the landowner. The lower court decided, based on the 2003 appellate decision, that the driveway access application was not a “written request relating to zoning” because it was not a zoning application and, therefore, MnDOT was not obligated to act on it within 60 days.

The landowner in Kottschade appealed the lower court’s decision and, while the appeal was pending, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued its decision in 500, LLC v. City of Minneapolis, No. A11-1705, 2013 WL 5348308 (Minn. Sept.

25, 2013). In that case, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that an application for a certificate of appropriateness (for the alteration of a historic landmark under Minneapolis’s heritage preservation ordinances) was a written request relating to zoning and controlled by the 60-day Rule. continues on page 64

Governmental agencies “must approve or deny within 60 days a written request relating to zoning” and a failure to do so results in an automatic approval of the application pursuant to Minnesota’s socalled “60-day Rule.”

– Minn. Stat. § 15.99

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Welcome, New Staffers Hannah Morford, Graphic Assistant We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of BATC’s creative team, Hannah Morford. Hannah has already proven to be an exceptional addition for BATC, bringing plenty of experience, talent, and enthusiasm. You’ve seen her design work in our BATC Deck post cards as well as a number of pages in the Spring Guidebooks. She’s also been a key player in getting our Artisan Home Tour off the ground, working with our builder partners to schedule photo shoots, video shoots and collecting materials for the architectural review panel — proving she’s a darned good cat herder.

Hannah received her BS in graphic design from South Dakota State

Tom Gavaras, Marketing and Education Manager We were very pleased to welcome Tom Gavaras to BATC in late February.

Many of you already know Tom from his 17 years with Greenspring Media or his previous employment with WCCO Radio. At BATC, Tom will take on BATC University, management of MN Green Path, producing job fairs, as well as handling consumer events for the Parade of Homes and Artisan Home Tour, plus a variety of other responsibilities for the Marketing department.

Tom’s skill and knowledge in promotions, marketing and operations is well known. He’s been recognized with 10 awards at the Minnesota Magazine Publishing Excellence Awards as well as winning the Paul Foss Award from the Ad Fed of Minnesota. Tom’s experience will be a huge benefit to BATC

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University with a minor in theatre and art. She’s worked as a freelance designer plus on the design staff for Blueprint Design and Print Center and LaMode Advertising.

On the personal side, Hannah’s engaged to Mark Swan, who she met in college when they both worked on the theater production of All My Sons.

Mark is a project auditor at Energy Management Collaborative, LLC. They have a Jack Russel/Cairn Terrier mix named Pico, who, Hannah says, keeps them both on their toes. Hannah also loves to cook, and is working on cooking her way around the world by trying out local dishes from other countries. We’re waiting for her to share those creations with the BATC gang soon!

as we strive to meet our strategic goals to be the premier brand for BATC members and the go-to resource to connect our members with their consumers.

Tom is married to Julie Bess Gavaras, who works at Intermediate School District #287 in the communications department, and their adopted stray feline named Bear Cat. Tom and Julie also spend a lot of time with Tom’s dad, Bill Gavaras who, at age 96, continues to live in the home he has resided in for more than 50 years.

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Tom and Julie enjoy getting away to their cabin in Elbow Lake, MN. They both enjoy recycling and reusing antique (OK, sometimes just old) furniture. And Tom is a radiophile, preserving historic Twin Cities radio broadcast recordings from as early as 1924 through Radiotapes.com.

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MN Green Path Continues to Grow We were very pleased to have 170 of the 390 homes on this Spring’s Parade of Homes participate in the Green Path Energy Tour in Partnership with Xcel Energy. All of these homes were energy tested by RESNET raters, and were awarded Green Path Home Performance Reports (HPR).

BATC fully supports builders (and their home buyers) who want to become certified, and we believe we have the most effective and efficient certification options on the market. But, we have added an Energy Tested category to MN Green Path for a couple of reasons.

Once the next generation of the MN Energy Code goes into effect, a blower door test and extended labeling for your home is going to be mandatory.

First, it meets one of BATC’s primary goals — to show consumers why new homes are better.

With the Green Path HPR labeling combined with independent testing and the nationally recognized and ANSI Standard HERS score, we can graphically show prospective home buyers that new homes will save them energy dollars over resale housing (our biggest competitor).

It also serves BATCs mission to be a valued and trusted resource to consumers. With the Green Path HPR, we help consumers by creating a concise and accurate way to get a handle on just how energy-efficient a home will be. Certainly, you can explain your construction techniques, insulation, windows, R-values and HVAC equipment until their eyes glaze over. But with a comparable Green Path HPR, you can give them the word of an independently certified energy tester that this particular home a specific percent more efficient than the average new home in the United States. That’s something they can understand.

Finally, once the next generation of the MN Energy Code goes into effect, a blower door test and extended labeling for your home is going to be mandatory. When you work with a RESNET rater and MN Green Path, you’ll meet these new requirements while getting some excellent advice, an attractive third-party label, and likely at little or no cost as local utilities’ programs subsidize energy testing.

MLS Update MLS launched the MN Green Path Green Certification and HERS score listings 10 months ago. As more people become aware of this newer option, listings in these categories will continue to grow.

IF YOU’D LIKE MORE INFORMATION about MN Green Path Energy Testing plus Advanced and Master Certification, please join us for our Earth Day celebration on April 22nd at BATC. Questions, please contact our new Green Path manager: Tom Gavaras Tom@batc.org 651-697-1954

As of today, there are over 50 active listings and 44 sold listings in these categories.

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staying connected Welcome to Member News. This is the place to learn about what’s happening in the lives of BATC members. We feature awards, births, marriages, condolences, promotions, new hires, and all sorts of other milestones.

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Uponor Named a Progress Minnesota 2014 Honoree Uponor North America is one of 33 companies and individuals being recognized as a Progress MN honoree

by Finance & Commerce Magazine.

This award recognizes individuals and companies that drive business growth, jobs and economic development in the Twin Cities and across the state of Minnesota. Other company honorees include 3M, Mayo Clinic, Shutterfly and St. Jude Medical. All will be recognized at an event on April 10 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. uponor-usa.com

Angie’s List Super Service Vujovich Design Build has earned a highly esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. vujovich.com

Contractor of the Year James Barton Design-Build Inc. is the proud winner of two 2013 CotY Awards, recognizing excellence in aesthetics, functionality, superior craftsmanship, use of innovative construction materials and techniques, overcoming obstacles and meeting clients’ needs. jbdb.biz

Uponor North America was named a 2014 Community Impact Award winner in the Sustainability Category. Uponor was one of three finalists for the prestigious award that is sponsored

by Minnesota Business Magazine.

The Sustainability Award recognizes companies for offering their products or services in a way that’s better for the environment. uponor-usa.com

NEW PEOPLE & PROMOTIONS

Minnesota Shopping Center Association Paul Schroeder, RLA, ASLA, LEED AP, at Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has been elected as a member of the Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) Board of Directors. Schroeder will serve as a member of the Board for 2014 and 2015, in conjunction with seven others. westwoodps.com

Three Times a Charm Tom Wiener has been named President Elect 2014 for the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors. This will be the THIRD time that someone from the Cardinal Realtors office will have the honor of being a President. Furthermore, Tom’s sister Deanna was the first woman president in the 1980’s and his wife June was president in 2006.

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Meet Fullerton Companies’ New Director of Operations

Midwest Roofing Supply is pleased to announce Jon Coty as the company’s new territory manager. Be sure to congratulate Jon on his new position! midwestroofingsupply.com

Mark Bosch is the new Director of Operations for Fullerton Building Systems Division. His appointment was announced in January by David Walock, president of the 130-year old firm. fullertonlbr.com

Tom Goodrum & Steve Paradise Join Westwood

CONDOLENCES

Remember to send all your important news to katy@batc.org!

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Westwood Professional Services, Inc. welcomes two new hires. Tom Goodrum has joined the Eden Prairie land development team as a Senior Planner and Steve Paradise has taken the job of Vice President of Finance. westwoodps.com

Our deepest sympathies to Andy Schrader, Schrader & Companies, for the loss of his mother, Ann Schrader of Edina. Ann was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who could find beauty in everything and anything she encountered. As a passionate RN Ann received honors like the Jean Harris Award from the Women’s Healthcare Leadership Trust and the Health Care Hero in Administrative Excellence by the TC Business Magazine & Medica. continues on page 64

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Oliver Erickson On January 30, at age 91, Oliver Eickson, passed away. Ollie was born in MN, graduating from Mpls Central H.S. and the University of Minnesota. He was President of Bronson-Erickson, Inc. and Erco, Inc., developing and selling residential properties in the Twin Cities. Highly dedicated to the industry, Oliver served as Past President of the Mpls. Builders Association and was an NAHB Sr. Life Director.

BIG NEWS NAHB Life Director George Cundy, Cundy, Santine & Associates, Architects, LLC, was bestowed the honor of NAHB Life Director at the International Builders’ Show Board of Directors Meeting in February.

Kraus-Anderson Wins BIG at Awards of Excellence Gala Kraus-Anderson (KA) received four 2014 Awards of Excellence from the Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) at its annual gala. Among KA’s honors is MCA’s Choice Award for the construction company’s work on the $77.5 million Duluth International Airport’s new passenger terminal. krausanderson.com

Always Giving Back Lakeside Cabinets & Woodworking is always looking for ways to give back to the community!

This year, the company is extremely proud to add Habitat For Humanity to their “Giving Back” program. In February the company donated custom kitchen cabinetry for a home they are currently rehabbing in Minneapolis. tbinc.net

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• The state will approve a bonding bill of nearly $1 billion dollars. It’s the only bill this session for which the Democrats must have Republican support for passage. The horse trading will be intense.

There will not be a special session. It’s an election year and neither party wants to be saddled with the bad PR. The Republicans will talk about the state’s business climate. The Democrats will talk about income inequity and the educational achievement gap.

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In doing so, the Supreme Court determined that the 60-day Rule applies to “a written request that has a connection, association, or logical relationship to the regulation of building development or the uses of property.” The Supreme Court found dispositive the facts that (a) the application affected a specific parcel and particular property rights, (b) the heritage preservation statutes authorizing those ordinances connected those ordinances to the zoning ordinance and (c) the heritage preservation ordinances and the zoning ordinance both referenced and implemented the city’s comprehensive land use plan. Because these facts showed that an application for a certificate of appropriateness “related to zoning,” the Supreme Court decided that the 60-day Rule governed it.

The Court of Appeals in Kottschade used the 500, LLC decision to determine that the 60-day Rule applied to the driveway access application. It reasoned that (a) the application affected a specific property and the landowner’s rights to alter and use it, (b) the statute giving MnDOT authority to issue the permit connected the decision on the application to the use of the property, and (c) the Minnesota administrative rules adopted by MnDOT

BUILDER DAY AT THE CAPITOL

BATC’s job as your advocate is to elevate residential construction and remodeling into the discussions above and continue to strengthen our recognition, build industry champions and protect our members’ livelihoods. I hope you were able to join us as we descended upon state legislators on March 12th at Builder Day at the Capitol. Along with BAM and our out-state associations, we were there to show the impact home building has on Minnesota’s economy. If you missed it, I hope we can count on you next year!

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connected driveway access to land uses.

These facts showed that the application had a connection “to the regulation of building development or the uses of property” and, therefore, related to zoning and was subject to the 60-day Rule.

Property owners and developers should be aware of the deadlines that state law imposes on agency actions involving applications relating to zoning. The nature of requests to which the 60-day Rule applies is broader than previously-controlling law provided, which limited the Rule to applications arising directly under zoning ordinances. Under the recent appellate decisions, if sufficient connections exist between the application and the regulation of building development or the use of property, then the 60-day Rule controls.

Peter Coyle is a shareholder at Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. practicing in land use law and governmental relations.

He routinely advises landowners, builders and developers on local government issues including application of the Sixty-day Rule.

Julie Nagorski is an associate attorney at Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. practicing in land use law and real estate litigation. She represented Mr. Kottschade in successfully applying the Sixty-day Rule to MnDOT’s denial of an access permit.

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