On the Level April 2020

ON THE

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Central Minnesota Builders Association

Sponsored by:

CASINO NIGHT Monthly Membership Meeting Wednesday, May

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NEW MEMBER Creative Curbing

SPOTLIGHT

320-424-0238 www.creativecurbingmn.com info@creativecurbingmn.com Creative Curbing installs concrete landscape curbing for both residential and commercial customers. We offer a variety of styles and colors to choose from.

Creative Curbing is locally owned by the father-son team of Toby and Nick Molitor. Nick began working for Creative Curbing while in high school, a year after the company was established in 2004, and he continued to work for them while completing his degree in business at St. Cloud State University.

In 2009 Nick was offered the opportunity to purchase the company, at which time he consulted his father and mentor to join him as his business partner. Together they serve Central Minnesota with high quality landscape curbing. Throughout their nine years of operation, Toby and Nick always strive for nothing but excellence in customer service, quality, and workmanship in every job they complete.

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CMBA Casino Night Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Membership Meeting 5:00 Social & Food Bars

Eagles Club-St, Cloud 730 41st Ave North

5:00—Multiple Taco Bars During Social

Opportunities:

6:30—Cards & Bingo

Sponsor a Table Here are the ways you can CHIP IN on the fun...SPONSOR A TABLE & be a dealer for only $150 (includes one free dinner that evening)

Earlier Start = More time to PLAY! $19 with RSVP | $24 without RSVP RSVP by Friday, May 8th to save $5 Phone: 320-251-4382 | Jessica@cmbaonline.org

RSVP

Sponsorship Form Donate a $25 Door Prize

General Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2020 (Rescheduled from April 8th)

Bring your Moolah! $50 Moolah = once chance for a great door prize ~ or ~ $50 Moolah =chance to win two $50 Gas Sponsored by:

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APRIL 2020

Commerical Council Board Meeting 7:30-9:00 2020 HomeShow Committee Recap 7:30-9:00

Meeting 10:00-11:00

MAY 2020

Spike Club Meeting 12:00-1:00 Casino Night 5:00-8:30

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Three in one membership

April 2020

Central Minnesota Builders Association

Advertisers in this Issue Page Number 5 Focal Point Flooring 7

Thermo-Tech Windows

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Contact Us Give CMBA a call for more information regarding member services and a free list of member professionals.

CMBA 1124 W St. Germain Street, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 251-4382 CMBA STAFF emails Bonnie Moeller bonnie@cmbaonline.org Executive Director

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News from the NAHB and BAM

Government Affairs Consultant Steve Gottwalt Steve@cmbaonline.org

NAHB Now:

Visit us online www.cmbaonline.org

A Message from NAHB’s Chair: Working with the White House to Provide House Stimulus.

Full Article Here.

BAM: Announced 2020 Health Plan Options. See Page 9 for details

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Greetings Fellow CMBA members, Spring is around the corner! With that, it finds us at the CMBA, the staff, and many members, gearing up for what we are hoping will be a great building season. The Tour of Homes is behind us, Builder Day at the Capitol attended, and the 48th annual Home Show in the books. I’d like to take time out to thank all those involved with these events.

CMBA President Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs LLC

I found myself in Las Vegas January 21-23 to attend the International Builders Show. This great event is the largest building show of the year with the overall attendance up again from last year making it yet another successful event. The IBS show is truly something to see and experience. There is more to see and do than you can fit into the days of the show with over 1400 exhibitors, educational semi nars, networking opportunities, the latest products, new innovation, meetings to attend, and some great entertainment.

If you weren’t able to attend the Tour of Homes you can still go for a virtual tour by downloading the Parade Craze app at Google play or the app store. Reports are that the homes were well attended and gave the builders the opportunity to share unique homes and leading innovation. The weather cooperated for both weekends making it pleasant getting around. I would like to thank the sponsors of this event Bayer Built Woodworks, Brock White Co., and Holiday Station stores who help make this event possible.

CMBA 2020 Board of Directors OFFICERS/DIRECTORS

1 st V/P Nate Moeller Paramount Construction

Associate V/P Jeremy Salzbrun H&S Heating & A/C, Residential & Service LLC

2nd V/P/Treas.

Jack Brandes

Secretary Robin Gohman

Lumber One Avon

Liberty Bank MN

Past President Ron Euteneuer

Jim Alvord Restore 24 LLC

Great Northern Environmental Solutions

Something new to me as President, was attending Builders Day at the Capitol. A full schedule of events starting with BAM brunch at the base camp and ending with a BAM debriefing. In between meeting with St Cloud area representatives of the House and St Cloud area Senators to discuss relevant issues affecting the building industry. The following are some of “Legislation of Interest”: HF4019-permitting reform bill requiring the state to establish a schedule of building permit and inspection fees for new residential construction based on the square footage of a building rather that its valuations. Fees would also have to be based on the direct costs of providing the permit review and inspections services.

Rachel Gruber Dale Gruber Construction

Marty Czech

Alex Mastellar

Premier Real Estate Services

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SF4072-reform bill “Paid Youth Trades Employment Opportunity Act” allowing 16 & 17 year olds to work for pay in and around construction or building projects. This being helpful in getting young people exposed to the careers in the building trades.

SF3886-reform bill that would limit cities planning and zoning controls. This bill could help limit the ability of cities to pile on with more and more requirements, regulations, fees, and administrative costs-all which negatively impact affordability of housing.

SF3795-remform bill requiring cities to provide more detailed, annual reports about construction and development related fees, and the costs they are meant to cover.

SF3793-reform bill that requires single family and multifamily building permit fees be based on a cost per square foot, and these fees be made more publicly accessible.

John Muller SB Restoration Services

Stuart Swenson

David Werschay

SUNCOM Development, Constr., Management

Werschay Homes Inc.

NAHB DIRECTORS 2020 Jack Brandes, Lumber One Avon Nate Moeller, Paramount Construction Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs

SH3791-reform bill that excludes single family homes from the states “window fall prevention device” mandates.

MAJOR ISSUE-Statewide enforcement of the Minnesota Residential Building Code. This would provide uniformity in home construction quality across Minnesota. There are huge portions of Greater Minnesota which have no state building code enforcement, often leading to sub-standard home construction.

It’s been an amazing first quarter observing, learning, participating and experiencing first hand real action happening in our communities, our industry, all the way to the Capitol. We need to be proud for what this organization stands for and all we contribute!

Until next time,

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BAM DIRECTORS 2020 Steve Noble, Noble Custom Homes Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs Ron Euteneuer, Great Northern Environmental Solutions LLC David Werschay, Werschay Homes Mike Gohman, W. Gohman Const. Co.

We are so honored to be able to offer this brand new Member Benefit. This is a great opportunity to shop around if you are not satisfied with your current plan or if you are not currently offering plans, please take a few minutes to reach out to Chat to learn more about this brand new option through BAM and Kunkel & Associates. Below is more information, along with Chad’s contact information. He is happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Local, State CMBA Providing Local Updates On Building Process Changes Due To COVID-19 Coronavirus CMBA continues surveying local communities and their building officials to bring you the latest about changes in building plan review, permitting and inspections processes resulting from the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency. Visit the CMBA Blog at cmbaonline.org for the latest summaries.

Steve Gottwalt, Government Affairs Consultant

Governor Walz Orders Non-Medical Entities To Report Inventories of Personal Protective Equipment Governor Tim Walz has issued Emergency Order 20-16 requiring non-medical entities, including builders and contractors, to inventory and report their supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which typically includes dust masks, rubber gloves, foot coverings and certain face shields (click here for more PPE details). The Governor's order requires non-medical entities to begin taking inventory of their PPE supplies and reporting to the state at http://mn.gov/ppe no later than Wednesday, March 25th. Watch the CMBA Blog for more details as they become available.

CMBA Joins BAM In Asking Walz Administration To Delay Building Code Changes, Declare Builders Essential CMBA has joined BAM in submitting a letter to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the Governor’s Office requesting a delay in implementing Building Code changes. CMBA has also joined in contacting Governor Walz to continue to maintain that the building industry remain an essential entity. It’s another way your membership in CMBA makes a positive difference for our industry.

2020 Minnesota Legislative Session In Limbo: With the sudden impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Minnesota Legislature has mostly shut-down face-toface committee meetings, floor sessions and interactions with constituents. They are meeting only when needed to address essential legislation, such as coronavirus emergency relief measures, probably a State Bonding Bill and perhaps a bill to address access to insulin for diabetics. CMBA works closely with our colleagues at BAM to keep you up-to-speed on what is happening at the State Capitol in the Minnesota House Chambers and the recently restored State Capitol. For more information about CMBA Government Affairs, contact: Steve Gottwalt, M: 952-9235265, steve@cmbaonline.org.

CMBA/BAM “Builders Day at The Capitol” March 11th Just ahead of the coronavirus outbreak, CMBA took a delegation of eight members to our State Capitol for a unique opportunity to connect with legislators on issues important to developers and builders in our area. The group joined our colleagues from the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) to kick-off the day, then met with Central Minnesota legislators on issues ranging from statewide Building Code enforcement and allowing 16-17 year olds to work on construction sites, to opposing new street impact fees, residential sprinklering requirements, and mandatory fireplace notices. “There is no substitute for going one-on-one with lawmakers who are making CMBAonline.org

CMBA members meet with local legislators during “Builders Day At The Capitol”. L-R: House Minority Leader, Rep. Kurt Daudt; Rep. Shane Mekeland; Tony Steinemann (ADS Designs); Mike Gohman (W. Gohman Construction Co.); Rep. Dan Wolgamott; Barry Kukowski (Renters Warehouse); Jack Brandes (Lumber One, Avon Inc.); Stuart Swenson (SUNCOM Development, Construction, Management); Rachel Gruber (Dale Gruber Construction); Rep. Lisa Demuth; Pete Cluever (Xcel Energy); Rep. Tama Theis.

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& National News decisions directly impacting developers, builders and contractors,” said CMBA Government Affairs Consultant, Steve Gottwalt. “Legislators value the opportunity to hear real stories from local constituents. It’s one of the many important government impact opportunities available through CMBA.” CMBA members also enjoyed unique “behind-thescenes” experiences.

CMBA Government Affairs Committee Meeting – Tuesday, April 21st, 8:00-9:00 a.m.

The GA Committee meets every third Tuesday of the month, 8:00-9:00 a.m. at CMBA. If necessary, the GA Committee will meet via conference call. Mark your calendar: The next GA Committee Meeting is Tuesday, April 21st. We will get a State Legislative Update from BAM (including the latest on COVID-19 coronavirus measures), debrief from “Builders Day On The Hill”, go over next steps in working with St. Cloud regarding their online permitting and plan review systems, discuss State Building Code changes, and cover local activities and concerns. If you are interested in joining our Government Affairs Committee, please contact Committee Chair, Will Huston (Westwood Professional Services) at 320-253-9495, or CMBA Government Affairs Consultant, Steve Gottwalt.

CMBA To Offer Minnesota Building Code Changes Training in May or June CMBA is working to schedule Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) training on Minnesota Building Code changes sometime after May 18th due to DOLI’s time table. Stay tuned for announcements once we have a date/time/location locked-in.

NAHB BUILD-PAC’s Housing 2020 Campaign In this critical election year, it is more important than ever to get involved! BUILD-PAC’s 2020 campaign calls on all NAHB members to mobilize as a united front and help “Build America Together”. Just imagine how powerful our political footprint would be if every member participated in BUILD-PAC! Sadly, only 3% of NAHB members contribute anything to BUILD-PAC. The Housing 2020 Campaign seeks at least $20 from every NAHB member. Visit nahb.org/ buildpac for more information and to give online.

CMBA “Builders Day At The Capitol” delegates in front of the State Capitol. L-R: Pete Cluever (Xcel Energy), Tony Steinemann (ADS Designs), Rachel Gruber (Dale Gruber Construction), Stuart Swenson (SUNCOM Devolopment, Construction, Management), Jack Brandes (Lumber One, Avon Inc.); Mike Gohman (W. Gohman Construction Co.).

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The CBC April 2nd Meeting has been postponed to June 4th, 2020 St. Cloud MN/DOT Headquarters 3725 12th St. N, St. Cloud Sponsor: Dale Gruber, Dale Gruber Construction Eric Sundby, Commercial Vehicle Inspector with MN State Patrol will discuss MN DOT Commercial Trailer Compliance 

Business (such as landscapers) who operate vehicle or vehicle combinations over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight in MN are subject to various commercial vehicle safety regulations including driver qualifications, hours of serve timesheet, vehicle maintenance reports, and hazardous materials. Most “one ton pickup trucks” and trailer combinations exceed 10,000. Hear from a State Patrol Officer on how to comply with the state requirements.

All members are invited to attend council meetingsBreakfast cost: $12 with RSVP $15 walk-in price

Builders attended the CBC meeting in February at St. Cloud City Hall to hear from Katie Vollbrecht, Senior Plan Reviewer on the online permitting process.

Please RSVP by Monday, before the meeting Event registration link Call CMBA 320.251.4382 or email Jessica@cmbaonline.org

Dale Gruber, Dale Gruber Const., chair of the CBC welcomed members attending the breakfast with builders. The CBC meets on issues affecting the commercial building industry.

Thank you LP SmartSide and Beacon Building Products, hosts of the March Breakfast with Builders for the Remodelers Council. Pictured — Reps from LP Smart Side, Bottom (L to R) Erick Girven, Andrew Burrows and Mark Cekalla, Beacon Building Products.

Dave Borgert, representing United Way, in support of CentraCare, presented on the needs for workforce housing, and gathered thoughts from the group on how we can rehab existing housing to address the need for workforce and affordable housing.

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Building Permit Report Jurisdiction

January - December

Cold Spring Foley St. Augusta St. Cloud St. Joseph Sartell Sauk Rapids Waite Park Rice Rockville

2015 10 6 13 100 7 61 33 2 2 7

2016 14 6 21 113 18 81 45 7 3 11

2017 24 7 16 109 12 52 29 2 8 3

2018 28 9 14 86 19 61 31 5 10 6

2019 15 6 14 92 11 54 28 3 22 4

Feb 2019 0 0 1 6 0 -1 3 0 0

Feb 2020 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0

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Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave.

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IRS: Filing deadline extended to July 15, 2020. No need to file Form 4868 or 7004.

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IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue. This page provides an overview of changes related to IRS Operations and guidance for taxpayers during this period.

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IRS Filing and Payment Deadlines Questions and Answers.

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The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application.

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The State of Minnesota has granted a 30 -day Sales and Use Tax Grace period for businesses identified in Execution Order 20-04.

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Individuals seeking insurance can take advantage of a special 30-day enrollment period for qualified individuals without insurance.

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SBA Resource Partners offers business counseling regarding COVID-19.

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Minnesota DEED has created a COVID-19 Webpage with Minnesota specific information to help small business.

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Information on all federal programs regarding COVID-19 can located at www.usa.gov/coronavirus or www.usa.espanol/coronavirus

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The U.S Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus.

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February Membership Meeting Sponsor: Great Northern Environmental Solutions LLC

Congratulations Chris Hensel, Dovetail Kitchen Designs— recipient of the Extra Mile Award.

Bob Bach, Bob Bach Construction. Bonnie Halaas, New Century Real Estate—Winners of $50 Gas Cards!

Thanks to Greg Wensmann, Wensmann Construction for donating his jackpot winnings to Tools for Schools.

Laughs with Comedian David Harris.

A farewell bouquet to Colleen Corrigan, for her 18 years of CMBA Support.

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Home Builders Care CMBA Supports Habitat for Humanity with proceeds from the 48th Annual Home & Lifestyle Show—$1,000 L-R: Bonnie Moller, CMBA Executive Director, Tony Steinemann, CMBA President, Art Buhs & Kris Lehman, Central MN Habitat for Humanity

Builders Give Back A HUGE Thank You to DG Homes & Remodeling for their generous donation to the Sauk Rapids High School Woods Technology Class by not only winning the bid of $800 for this playhouse, but then raffling the house off and donating those raffle ticket sales of $180 to Tools for Schools! Thank you DG Homes!

Ms. Emilee Jasner of St. Cloud was the lucky winner of this playhouse.

She put her name in the entry box hoping to win this for her 7 year old granddaughter and her other two granddaughters. Congratulations to Ms. Jasner! May your granddaughter find this to a great joy to them!

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Builders in the Making

You can view a video of Mr. Masters’ Industrial Tech class and his students as they turn their classroom into a launching point into the building industry through their hard work and dedication.

Jake Masters, Industrial Technology Teacher for Sauk Rapids-Rice High School has been working closely with his students, preparing them for the workforce in the builders community. Renae Van Der Hagen is a student at SRR and decided to make this sturdy, well built picnic table for her class project and to be auctioned off at the 2020 CMBA Home & Garden Show. The lucky winner of that bid is Kevin Johnson of K. Johnson Construction. His winning big deposited $500 into Renae’s college tuition fund to pursue engineering. She has since been offered an interview with Kevin due to her amazing craftsmanship. We wish Renae all the best in her bright future.

View the video here.

Building Classes through Distance Learning Sartell High School Woods Technology Class in Need Scrap Lumber

Warren Christie and Joe Schulte, Sartell High School Technology instructors for the woods classes are planning to teach the construction trades remotely to their high school students. They are looking for approximately 500 scraps of 2x4 or 2x6 lumber approximately1 ½ - 2’ long. The scape lumber can be dropped off at the north end of the new Sartell High School by overhead door 27. Or contact Warren Christie and he will pick up the material. His number is 320-493-5404.

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Show Exhibitors 21

Exhibitor Appreciation Party

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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Trends For Flooring— Past to Present Don Frost, Shaw Flooring Territory Manager .

Pollinator Gardening—”Who, What, Where, When” Bobby Jensen, Grow with KARE—KARE 11

Bee Keeping Nick Olson, Backyard Bee Keeping

Composting—How –What & Why Darian Richardson, Mississippi Top Soils

Smart Technology for Your Home Rich Erkens, A/VX-Audio Video Extremes

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Alex Brick & Stone Sponsor: Bill Schnettler, Schnettler Benning Custom Builders, LLC 

WINNER DRAWN OCTOBER 14, 2020

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Strength in Numbers Renewals Thank you to the following member who have renewed their membership in January & February 40-49 YEARS Lumber One, Cold Spring Inc. ---------------- 1971 Xcel Energy ---------------------------------------- 1971 Traut Companies --------------------------------- 1973 Builders FirstSource ----------------------------- 1974 Pella Windows and Doors --------------------- 1975 Basement Water Controlled ------------------- 1976 Culligan Water ------------------------------------ 1979 30-39 YEARS Schnettler Benning Custom Builders, LLC 1981 Lyon Sheet Metal & Heating Inc.------------- 1982 Bertram Electric, Inc. ---------------------------- 1983 G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. ----------------- 1985 Mike Torborg Homes ---------------------------- 1986 North Risk Partners, Apollo Division -------- 1987 Schultz Soft Water Inc. ------------------------- 1987 Sherwin Williams --------------------------------- 1987 Edina Realty Home Services - Greg Wojtowicz1990 25-29 YEARS CliftonLarsonAllen ------------------------------- 1991 Duane Fruth Building & Remodeling LLC - 1991 Minnesota Home Improvements/LeafGuard Gutters Inc. --------------------------------------------------- 1991 McDowall Company ----------------------------- 1993 Yamry Construction, Inc. ----------------------- 1993 Finken Water Treatment, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling -------------------------------------------------------- 1994 Leighton Broadcasting -------------------------- 1994 H&S Welding, Heating, A/C & Geothermal Inc.1995 Saldana Concrete Inc. -------------------------- 1995 W. Gohman Construction Co. ---------------- 1995 20-24 YEARS Hirshfield's Paint---------------------------------- 1996 Great Northern Environmental Solutions, LLC1998 Paul A. Knier, Inc. -------------------------------- 1998 Gilleland Chevrolet Cadillac Inc. ------------- 1999 CityWide Insulation, Inc. ----------------------- 2000 Gary's Insulation Services LLC --------------- 2000 15-19 YEARS Coborn's Incorporated -------------------------- 2001 Granite Tops LLC -------------------------------- 2001 Tradesmen International ----------------------- 2001 Midwest Machinery Company ---------------- 2003 Regency Builders Inc. -------------------------- 2003 Arnold's of St. Cloud, Inc. ---------------------- 2004 First Place Exteriors Inc. ----------------------- 2005 Heater Rental Services LLC ------------------ 2005 10-14 YEARS Development Marketing Services, Inc. ----- 2006 Granite Services, LLC -------------------------- 2006 Viking Log Furniture, Inc. ---------------------- 2006 A/VX Inc. dba Audio Video Extremes ------- 2007 Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity --- 2007 John Mondloch Remodeling, Inc. ------------ 2007 Polar Land Company LLC --------------------- 2007 Verizon Wireless --------------------------------- 2007 Jason White Const. Inc. ------------------------ 2008 Schmidt Roofing Inc. ---------------------------- 2008 DG Homes & Remodeling, Inc.--------------- 2009 ABC Supply Co., Inc.---------------------------- 2010 5-9 YEARS Dovetail Kitchen Designs, LLC --------------- 2012 Thompson Lawn Care -------------------------- 2012 Angell's Construction Services --------------- 2013 Colorful Concepts Painting -------------------- 2013

Maselter Cabinets, Inc. ------------------------- 2013 Randy Poganski Homes LLC ----------------- 2013 McKay's Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge-------------- 2014 Spoden Builders LLC --------------------------- 2014 Bulow MN Inc. ------------------------------------ 2015 Houdek Concrete & Masonry ----------------- 2015 RE/MAX Results - John Collopy ------------- 2015 U.S. Bank ------------------------------------------ 2015 2-4 YEARS Champion Windows ----------------------------- 2016 Elite Development ------------------------------- 2016 Jacobs Financial --------------------------------- 2016 Amcon Concrete Products, LLC (ACP) ---- 2017 Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. ----- 2017 JayMar Painting & Decorating ---------------- 2017 MC's Lawn & Landscaping LLC -------------- 2017 Electrical Installers Inc -------------------------- 2018 New Century Real Estate ---------------------- 2018 Northern States Supply, Inc. ------------------ 2018 Open Air Enterprises, LLC--------------------- 2018 United Spray Foam LLC ----------------------- 2018 VoigtJohnson - Craig Hiltner ------------------ 2018 VoigtJohnson- Brandon Johnson ------------ 2018 Worth Construction, Inc. ----------------------- 2018 FIRST YEAR Bayer Interior Woods 2019 Matt Cecko Remodeling LLC 2019 Watab Inc. 2019 Welcome Back Avalon Homes Inc. Gabriel Media-Spirit 92.9/AM1180 KYES

New Members Cem-Con Corporation Rep: Dan Peterson 26645 Rail Lane Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2610 Sponsor: Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs LLC Builder

Affiliate Member of RE/ MAX Results RE/MAX Results-Bill Molitor 805 1st St S Cold Spring, MN 56320 320-249-2156 Realtor

Member Changes Name Change Development Marketing Services, Inc. Formerly Cove Development Company Main Contact Brock White Ruthanne Bell rbell@carter-waters.com (816) 877-0158 Metro Home Insulation & Waterproofing Jason Forland 15396 183rd St. Little Falls, MN 56345 Jason.forland@installed.net (320) 632-3626 New Address BD Exteriors 568 19th Ave. S. Sartell, MN 56377

Member in the News!

Rice Companies announced

Preferred Construction, Inc. 9214 November Dr. St. Joseph, MN 56374 United Spray Foam LLC 26160 63rd St. Royalton, MN 56373 Business Address Design Tile & Flooring, Inc. 301 34th Ave. S. Waite Park, MN 56387

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that the 67-year-old Design/Build Company added a Fargo location March 1st. This is the fourth location, other than Sauk Rapids, they also have offices in Glencoe, MN and Mankato, MN. Marius Rygg, VP at Rice Companies will lead the Fargo office.

To our valued CMBA Members: – From Executive Director, Bonnie Moeller

Our emails are being flooded with minute by minute updates regarding COVID-19, and I’m sure yours is too.

With all the unknowns right now – here is what CMBA is doing right now on behalf of our members.

What Have We Done For You Lately?

Welcome to Jessica Olson Beatrez who was recently hired as the CMBA Public Relations, Executive Assistant

Our members’ and staff’s health and safety remain our priority.

The CMBA office staff are available—we are following the guidelines required, and have limited all face-to-face meetings. We are however available via phone, email or video conferencing.

Regarding the upcoming Casino night, this event has moved to May 13th, same time, same location. See page 3 for details.

We have been in contact with all city municipalities on building inspection protocol. See our blogs on each cities procedure posted on the CMBA website www.cmbaonline.org.

We are working with our state association, Builders Association of MN, BAM, to ask the MN DLI to delay the March 31 implementation of the International Building Code by 30-60 days since training of the new code has been put on hold.

We are working with the Governor and Commissioner to update the guidelines to better clarify that the residential construction industry is an essential service.

Stay safe everyone – we are all in this together!

Promoted the Tour of Homes with David Werschay on The Home Show with Bob & Kat on KNSI Radio AM 1450 & FM 103.3 The Remodelers Council built 125 shelf/coat racks kits for the kids build at Chris Hensel’s, Dovetail Kitchen Design’s shop. The kits were given to kids attending the “Kids Can Build” seminar at the Home & Lifestyle Show Hosted the CMBA Spring Tour of Homes held February 28-March 1 & March 6-8 with 27 homes, 19 builders (32 homes built by 22 builders in the Spring 2019 show).

Provided a Remodelers Council meeting attended by 33 members at Beacon (formerly Allied Building Products) on Workforce Housing, and LP Smartside’s latest products Hosted the CMBA Home & Lifestyle show held March 13-15 at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud Presented $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity from proceeds of the Home & Lifestyle show admission

Notice of Continuing Education Requirements: The DLI has extended the continuing education reporting deadlines 90 days for anyone whose license expires in March, April, or May 2020 per Minn. Stat. § 326B.0981, subd. 13. Licensees will still have to submit a timely license renewal in order to avoid late fees, but the department will renew their licenses without all CE completed. DLI will follow up with these licensees to ensure CE compliance down the road.

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Reports 2018 – 4,126 (kids 17 & under free, not counted) 2017 – 4,607 (Kids 12 and under free, not counted) 2016 - 4,153

CMBA Home and LifeStyle Show 2020, March 13-14.

Set up for vendors and the landscape area started on Wednesday, March 11. As you know, the COVID-19 news was changing hour by hour, and notice was given late Thursday that the Governor may mandate a shutdown of large gatherings. On Friday, the Governor was advising against large crowds, and anyone feeling sick should stay home. Several vendors chose to pull out of the show due to growing concerns and company policies. CMBA was mindful of the concerns of the vendors and supported their decision to choose whether they should exhibit or not. The 2020 Home & LifeStyle show experienced a drop in attendance, however many vendors had strong leads and thanked CMBA for the opportunity to exhibit. The 2019 Home Show’s attendance was also affected by a snow storm starting Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

This is the second year that the show was held in conjunction with Junk Junktion, what is a Friday, Saturday show. CMBA and the JJ shared admission, so one ticket for either event allowed you to attend both shows.

Booths sold

If you add the 541 vendors and volunteers, we had 3,437 walk the 2020 HomeShow.

2020 – Fri – 513 (+658 Junk Junction), Sat 769 (+ 682 Junk Junction), Sun 274 (more news on COVID-19) 2019 – Fri – 822 (+ 865 Junk Junction), Sat 1,371(+1,096 Junk Junction); Sun 341 (Snow storm), Chamber 109, Vendors 785, Last Hour 20 = 5,409 2018 – Fri – 951, Sat 2,318, Sun 857 (4,617) Chamber 150, Vendors 1,000, Last hour 30 = 5,276 2017 – Fri – 974, Sat 2,484, Sun 1,159 (4,607) Chamber 155, Vendors 906. Last hour 30 = 5,698 2016 – Fri 1,179, Sat 1,539, Sun 1,435 (4,153) Chamber 180, Vendors 879, Last hour 30 = 5,242 Free Admission Passes: 2020 -251 free admission passes were used (2,000 sent out to members) 2019 - 502 2018 - 994 2017 - 1,370 2016 - 1, 071 Other Tickets: 2020 – 81 Military attended free 2019 - 127 Military attended free

2020 - 201 booths/128 Vendors 2019 – 244 booths / 154 Vendors 2018 – 250 booths / 154 Vendors 2017 – 273 booths/161 Vendors 2016 – 286 booths/162 Vendors Admission 2020 – 2,896 (CMBA 1,556 plus 1,340 Junk Junktion) (Kids 17 & under free not counted) 2019 – 4,495 (CMBA 2,534 plus 1,961 from Junk Junktion) (kids 17 & under free not counted)

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2020 – 98 tickets pre-sold online (buy one – get one free) 2019 - 35 Budget numbers are still coming in! Thanks to everyone for their CMBA support.

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