CMBA December 2019 On The Level

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December 2019

Central Minnesota Builders Association

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CMBA Christmas Holiday Party Wednesday, December 11 Courtyard by Marriott 1

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Christmas Holiday Party Wednesday, DECEMBER 11TH SOCIAL 6:00 PM | DINNER 7:00 PM

Courtyard by Marriott, St. Cloud 404 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud Parking - Drive under Front Entrance Awning to enter Hotel Parking Ramp.

Validate blue ticket at front desk for free parking.

Choice of 3 entrées: Order dinners before December 4th

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DECEMBER 2019

3pm CBC Beer w/ Bldrs Bad Habit tour/ 12pm Spike Mtg @ Liberty Bank MN meeting 6pm Christmas Holiday Party @Courtyard by Marriott

7:30am HomeShow Mtg

12pm RC Brd Mtg

7:30am CBC Board Mtg

8am BAM Mtg CAN CAN Wonderland

11am Brd Mtg RJ’s American Grill

10 am Tools for Schools mtg 12 Lunch & Learn –CMBA Office

CMBA Closed Christmas Eve

JANUARY 2020

Home & Lifestyle Show Booth Registration—contact CMBA for member pricing

7:30 am Home Show Mtg 10 Special Events Mtg 8-4 Builders Education Eagles Club

12pm Spike Mtg @ Liberty Bank MN

5:30 PM Membership Meeting

10 am Tools for Schools mtg

9 am Membership Committee mtg

Las Vegas Link to Register 8-4 Builders Education

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CMBA STAFF emails Bonnie Moeller

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Xcel Energy

bonnie@cmbaonline.org Executive Director

CMBA 1124 W St. Germain Street, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 251-4382

BUILDERS CONTINUING EDUCATION Three classes FREE for CMBA Members Courses are approval pending by the MN Department of Labor and Industry to satisfy continuing education for builders, roofers and remodeling. MN licensed contractors are required to obtain 14 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. 50 minutes equals 1 hour of credit. Each 7 hour courses contain energy to satisfy the one hour energy code requirement.

Location: Eagles Club, 730 41st Avenue, St. Cloud, MN 56303 Classes include a continental breakfast, and lunch.

Building Know ledge 2020

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About the Cover: Stacy and Jason Dale, J. Dale Builders Inc. celebrating at the 2018 Christmas Holiday Party.

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CMBA 2019 Board of Directors OFFICERS/DIRECTORS

2019 At a Glance 1st V/P Tony Steinemann ADS Designs LLC

2nd V/P/Treas.

Nate Moeller

Secretary Sue Lentner

Paramount Construction

Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty

CMBA President Ron Euteneuer, Great Northern Environmental Solutions

This message will be my final. Where has 2019 gone? It was a busy year for yours truly.

The membership voted in a by-law change in 2017 which allows Associate Members to serve as CMBA president.

Please welcome Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs LLC the first Associate Member The honor of serving as CMBA President. to become CMBA President. I will continue to be active in CMBA activities next attending the IBS in Las Vegas in midyear. winter. Spending a few days in AZ. My Mother’s passing in March. Marriage to a A special thank you to the membership beautiful lady in May, renovated my for the Spike Award I received at the homestead in Sartell over the summer.

November meeting. Hope to see you at Minnesota events including fishing, Harley Davidson riding, parades, family gath- the Christmas Party in December. erings, car and truck shows, my railway museum in Waite Park and train trips to neighboring states, and of course, my consulting business.

Associate V/P Robin Gohman Liberty Bank MN

Past President Chris Froelke

Jack Brandes

RetroGreen Energy

Lumber One Avon

Highlights of 2019:

For the year 2020 I will be celebrating a half century in the building industry. Having started with the Donlin Company in 1970. I have been involved with the CMAHB/CMBA since 1973 when I was construction superintendent for Granite City Construction Company. A great experience, forming partnerships with past and present members.

Jeff Millner

Rinke-Noonan

Millner Construction

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

May you never be too old to search the skies on Christmas Eve.

John Muller SB Restoration Services

Stuart Swenson Suncom Development, Constr., Management

David Werschay Werschay Homes Inc.

NAHB DIRECTORS 2019 Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs David Werschay, Werschay Homes Ron Euteneuer, Great Northern Environmental Solutions LLC

~Ron Euteneuer

Greetings and thank you to my fellow Board members for a very successful 2019, and the membership for your support, and of course to Bonnie and the CMBA staff for an outstanding job.

BAM DIRECTORS 2019 Steve Noble, Noble Custom Homes Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs Ron Euteneuer, Great Northern Environmental Solutions LLC Marty Czech, Premier Real Estate Services Mike Gohman, W. Gohman Const. Co.

I would like to acknowledge and welcome the following newly elected Board members for the CMBA: Builder Member –

Rachel Gruber, Dale Gruber Construction Inc. Associate Member – Marty Czech,

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Alex Mastellar

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Local, State & National News Watab Township approved its 2020 fee schedule during the November board meeting, and will consider final passage of its Subdivision Ordinance and Development Agreement during its December 3 meeting. watabtownship.com St. Joseph will consider several changes to development and building fees during its council meeting on December 2; SAC (sewer access) will increase to $2,500 while WAC (water access) will be $3,500 a decrease of $1,500; also the minor and major preliminary plat fee will be dropped but a flat preliminary plat escrow will be increased to $5,000, from $3,000 in 2019, link to St Joseph fees.

Sauk Rapids council will consider fees at its November 25 meeting, with public hearing later in December (agenda). Sartell fees are on the council agenda for its December 9 meeting (linked here). St. Cloud city council will consider its Enterprise Funds during its December 16 meeting. In December 2018, St. Cloud adopted a 5 year plan to increase SAC and WAC (water access and sewer access charges), going from $2,500 in 2019 to $2,650 in 2020.

Benton County Commissioners recently discussed proposed Development Code changes including: more specific requirements for solar; how to incorporate the protection of aggregate resources within the development code; total square footage of storage structures; farmstead residence split without needing variance for setbacks from a feedlot; added aquaculture, hydroponics and aquaponics to Agriculture definition; remove the community septic requirement on projects with greater than six lots; stricter standards for selfinstallation of septics; allowing for small administrative subdivisions (Benton County agenda link).

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) recently declared the storm shelter requirements of some cities invalid and upheld a single, statewide set of construction standards that prohibits cities from enacting their own standards that deviate from the state building code. Specifically, Lakeville and Otsego were requiring safe rooms for slab-on-grade homes (link to full article).

The CMBA is working with St. Cloud area legislators, the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC), the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, school districts, and others to address age restrictions in hiring and employment in the construction, transportation and manufacturing sectors. These barriers do not allow under 18 year-olds on the construction or manufacturing jobsite, or under 21 year-olds to operate trucks across state lines.

Let the CMBA know what your top challenges are in regards to age restrictions, and what solutions and/or ideas you would recommend to solve these challenges.

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We’re watching: The Draft MS4 General Permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency outlines stormwater requirements that will result in increased site inspections and improvements, specifically related to post-construction.

MCM 5: Post-construction stormwater management Draft MS4 General Permit Reference: Items 20.6 and 20.7 (link to draft )

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and The Hill recently hosted ‘Building The Dream: Minneapolis’ bringing together state and local officials to talk about housing issues. Speakers included Reps. Kurt Daudt and Mohamud Noor, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council President Lisa Bender (WATCH event linked here).

Building Permit Report

Jurisdiction

Cities reporting January - October 2016

2017

2018

2019

Oct2018

Oct2019

Cold Spring

10

14

20

25

13

5

3

Foley

5

6

6

9

6

0

0

St. Augusta

13

18

15

13

11

0

4

St. Cloud

92

90

102

78

80

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11

St. Joseph

6

14

12

19

10

3

1

St. Joseph

Sartell

46

71

46

53

44

7

4

Sartell

Sauk Rapids

29

42

28

30

24

2

2

Sauk Rapids

Waite Park

2

5

2

5

3

0

0

Rice

2

3

7

9

22

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Rockville Total

January - December 5 Year History

Jurisdiction

2015

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

11 3 13 93

10 6 13 100

14 6 21 113

20 7 16 109

27 9 14 86

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7

18

12

19

73

61

81

52

61

29

33

45

29

31

Waite Park

2

2

7

2

4

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Rice

8

2

3

8

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Cold Spring Foley St. Augusta St. Cloud

7

11

3

6

4

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Rockville

212

274

241

247

217

25

27

Total

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7

11

3

9

245

241

319

258

269

Five year building permit report Jan.—Dec.

Building Permit Report

Residential real estate activity composed of single-family properties, townhomes and condominiums combined. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures. Based on residential market activity in the cities of St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park.

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Associate of the Year

Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty

l-r; Ron Euteneuer, CMBA 2019 President awards the Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty Team present at the November Meeting: Sue Lentner, Mary Joe Schepers, Jan Carlson, Adam Schad, Brenda Roettger, Sandy Benoit, Sharon Sherwood, Mary Schneider, Mary Weis and Melanie Walz.

CMBA recognizes ONE Associate member each year for their outstanding membership service. The builders on the board of directors look at the service of many, before making this difficult choice. This award, given out each year since 1983, honors one Associate’s contributions to the CMBA and community.

There is no “I” in team, but we sure are glad there is “U” in volunteers! Tri-County Abstract is made up of a volunteering team. Giving the most precious resource – TIME, always with a cheerful attitude and creativity.

"This is the first time in CMBA history that the builders on the board broke the mold of selecting an individual as the Associate of the Year, and chose an entire company," stated Bonnie Moeller, CMBA ED. "Each of them is deserving of their own award. It was amazing to hear the board members talk about all the good Tri-County Abstract does behind the scenes and the relationships they have made that I wasn't aware of. They are truly an awesome unique team!”

Sue Lentner serves on the Board of Directors, Mary Jo Schepers serves on the Special Events/Programs Committee; Mary Schneider on the Golf Committee and Brenda Roettger on the Education Committee. Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty is represented at nearly all CMBA events throughout the year.

Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty has been a member of the CMBA since 1974. They sponsor events, advertise in CMBA publications and network at meetings.

The builders on the Tour of Homes love the care packages they drop off at each home during the tour.

“Thanks Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty for writing the book on what it looks like to provide abundant support to an association, giving of your best, with fun and flair,” said Ron Euteneuer, CMBA President.

Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty was chosen not as an individual member but as a cohesive team, they support each other with the same dedication as they support CMBA.

Congratulations 2019 CMBA Associate of the Year Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty!

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Recommend a Meeting Topic Commercial Builders Council Membership Tour - Beer with Builders

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 3 pm Register 3:30 pm Program/Bite to eat 4 pm Tour Brewery Bad Habit Brewing RSVP link 25 College Ave North, St. Joseph, Minnesota Bad Habit recently moved into their new brewery and tap room.

Come take a look at the 4,000 sq. ft. former St. Joe City Hall.

Sponsor: Rice Companies

Sponsor a Council Meeting All Council Breakfasts are typically held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 am Become a Council member – by attending three meetings September – June $12 w/RSVP, $15 at door.

(No show RSVP will be invoiced.)

RSVP Online - cmbaonline.org home page upcoming events/find the event and click register By phone 320.251.4382 colleen@cmbaonline.org

Remodelers Council Breakfast with Builders and Tour

Thursday, January 9 7:30 am Breakfast and Tour Tour the historic 8,300 sq.ft. Foley-Brower-Bohmer-Larson House 385 3rd Avenue South, St. Cloud MN YouTube sneak preview tour.

This home was built in 1889 for timber and railroad magnate Timothy Foley, transferred to his brother Thomas in 1895, bought by lawyer and politician Ripley B. Brown in 1902, and sold to businessman and banker William J Bohmer in 1923.

Sponsor: Arvig

Remodelers toured the Chancery for Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Cloud built in 1916, early 20th century architect.

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Oktoberfest Meeting

Tony Steinemann and Brenda Roettger drawn for give-away thanks to meeting sponsor Thomas Tools and Supply, Adam Sunder and Keith Haider.

NEW MEMBER Dian Mullis, Pro Concrete Countertops with sponsor Ron Euteneuer, Great Northern Environmental Solutions LLC.

Associates of the Year previously awarded: Bill Landwehr, Goodin Co; Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs LLC, Mark Bragelmann, Liberty Bank MN; Doris Westra, Leighton Broadcasting

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New Spike

200 Level

AWARDS

150 Level Jim Green, Lumber One Cold Spring.

Ron Euteneuer, Great Northern Environmental Solutions

50 Level

100 Level

Bill Landwehr, Goodin Co.

Anthony Steinmann, ADS Designs LLC

Matt Cecko, Matt Cecko Remodeling.

Jackpot winner $33 donated Tools For Schools!

Nate Moeller, Paramount Construction

The Spike Club Members honored at the CMBA November 2019 Spike Appreciation Night: l-r: Mike Gohman, W. Gohman Constr.; Jim Green, Lumber One Cold Spring; Kurt Schimnich, Schimnich Construction; Art Buhs, CMH4H; Mark Saldana, Saldana Construction; Steve Torborg, Torborg Builders; Chris Froelke, RetroGreen Energy; Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs; Ron Euteneuer, Great Northern Environmental Solutions; Mike Torborg, Mike Torborg Homes; Matt Cecko, Matt Cecko Remodeling; Doris Westra, Leighton Broadcasting; Mark Bragelman, Liberty Bank MN; Jim Trewick, Tri-County Insurance, Dale Gruber, Dale Gruber Construction and Bill Landwehr, Goodin Companies.

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Strength in Numbers Renewals

Member Changes

Thank you to the following members, who renewed their membership in October

Main Contact Bathfitter-BF Holdings, LLC of MN Chastity Eastman chastity@bathfittermn.com

40-48 YEARS Multiple Concepts Interiors -Carpet One ................................. 1976 Knife River ....................................... 1977 30-39 YEARS Coldwell Banker Burnet - Kelly McClintock ......................... 1983 Borgert Products, Inc. ........................ 1984 Townsquare Media, Inc. .................... 1984 Northwest Excavators, Inc. ................ 1985

Brock White Darci Smart dsmart@brockwhite.com Ferche Millwork, Inc. Cory Hollenhorst (320) 393-5777 coryh@ferche.com

25-29 YEARS Lamar Advertising Company ............. 1990 Heartland Title, LLC........................... 1991 Nordenstrom Custom Homes, Inc. .... 1991

New Address Kerzman Exteriors 705 Main St. E. PO Box 637 Richmond, MN 56368

20-24 YEARS Al's Ornamental Iron & Welding, Inc. . 1996 Advance Fence & Decks, LLC ........... 1997 Heartland Security Services, LLC ...... 1999

Serenity Homes Inc. PO Box 13 Richmond, MN 56368 backes@midco.net

15-19 YEARS Miller Architects & Builders ................ 2003 B.D. Exteriors .................................... 2004

Email KB Concrete Kbconcrete1@hotmail.com

10-14 YEARS Master Trade Services Inc. ................ 2005 Sentry Bank ....................................... 2005 South Side Sand & Gravel ................. 2005 Steve's Excavating, Inc...................... 2005 St. Cloud Electric LLC ....................... 2009 5-9 YEARS Creative Catering............................... 2010 Bruce Prevost Construction, Inc. ....... 2011 Acme Tools ....................................... 2012 Matrix Construction, Inc. .................... 2013 2-4 YEARS Nelson Sanitation & Rental, Inc ......... 2015 O'Malley & Kron Land Surveyors ....... 2016 Quad City Contracting, LLC ............... 2016 Artisan Renovation & Design LLC ..... 2017 FIRST YEAR Drywall Supply Inc. ............................ 2018 Edina Realty- Rhonda Green ............ 2018 Screen Pro Co, LLC .......................... 2017

Elite Concrete Construction, LLC Rep: Josh Pogatshnik 12926 1st Street, Becker, MN 55308 (320) 333-0135 Sponsor: Chad Stewart, Structural Buildings, Inc. Concrete Contractor/Residential Your concrete project demands superior quality. Whether you’re laying a foundation, a driveway or adding a stylish new patio with stamped concrete, partner with Elite Concrete for professional service and an outstanding finished product for all of your projects throughout Minnesota.

No Longer Members Avalon Homes Blue Ox Timber Frames Hardrives, Inc. Mid Central Door Company Minnesota Spray-Foam Insulation

Applying for Membership Alex Brick & Stone/ Lake Country Fireplace & Exteriors Rep: Neil Jenzen 514 22nd Avenue West Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-0742 Sponsor: Bill Schnettler, Schnettler Benning Custom Builders, LLC Stone Products Sponsors and new members could win a 55” TV—see page 25.

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Kensington Bank Rep: Tracy Mortenson 501 West St. Germain Ste. 200 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 407-8254 Sponsor: Brad Eckhoff, Sentry Bank Mortgage Banking Mission: To be a trusted partner in the financial success of our customers one relationship at a time and give back to the communities we serve. Kensington Bank is a community bank with locations in Belgrade, Cokato, Elrosa, Herman, Kensington, Saint Cloud, and Willmar.

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Stop Being So Paternalistic!

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. GraphsandLaughs, LLC at

So there I am, at home, relaxing in my study in the midst of thinking about the lousy economy, the anemic number of housing starts, the troubles with Fannie and Freddie and the soaring budget deficit. Deeply concerned by all this, I close my eyes, place my feet on the hassock, turn on the radio and wait for some soothing music to wash over me and refresh my tired, stressed soul.

These radio spots represent the voice of government regulation saying “if there is not enough for you to worry about, consider this…” That’s right, if the thought of killer bees headed your way is not enough to shake you up, keep in mind the neighbor’s dog – suffering from rabies and roaming around outside, unleashed.

And while I very much want to protect myself and my family from harm, it just might be the case that I am the best judge of how to do that and that using my tax dollars to remind me of every possible harmful substance and bad outcome is not just plain foolish but downright harmful, wasteful and panic inducing.

But before the music starts comes a public service announcement or two. Oh goodie! The first tells me not to feel too secure because a Fukushima-sized tsunami is just a jolt away, and the second says that my state is suffering through the driest spring since water was invented, and that if we do not stop using water by late tomorrow morning the state will, pure and simple, dry up.

I know, every government agency has a budget and the more they spend the better they look. The problem is who checks to see if these PSAs do any good? No one! So we end up spending precious resources pumping out “helpful” information with no idea of the outcome. This is like going to a restaurant and not paying attention to the cost or quality of the meal but being very satisfied because the meal was expensive.

Another spot reminds listeners to exercise more and eat less because obesity and diabetes are quickly becoming problems for both adults and children. Yet another spot tells the population that they are eligible for government compensation if they lived in City X or City Y between 1942 and 1955.

And yet another one starts with the sweet bark of a dog but then turns sinister and warns that rabies kills and ends with an ominous admonition; A dog not immunized is a dangerous dog!

What I would instead like to see government do is spend our money based on cost-benefit analysis and with respect for the taxpayer. If that means putting out a few PSAs fine, if it means hiring more policemen OK, and if it means cutting taxes so I can spend more of my money the way I see fit, awesome. But the notion that by simply flooding the airwaves with PSAs we will all stop whatever it is, is well, nonsense.

Hearing a dog off in the distance I instantly flinch, wondering if it had its shots and worrying if I should ask the owner and concerned about what I might do if I were to see it coming right at me.

Exhausted, I turn off the radio because I know what is coming next and I am already too stressed out; the 30-second spot about how hundreds of people die each year in accidents in their home – falling off ladders and into bathtubs.

This is followed by another menacing spot about the need to pay attention at the wheel; not to text and drive, not to smoke, not to do drugs, not to eat raw fish, to get immunized, to adopt a pet, and on and agonizingly on.

Given all this terrifying claptrap about what to do, what not to do and what to watch out for, it’s amazing, actually, that people are as normal as they are, what with all the threats (real and government induced) to lose sleep over - terrorists, insufficient antioxidants, drought, rabies, fear of fluoride, a lack of vitamins, H1N1, Avian flu, fear of injections, rare cancers, tapeworm and creeping socialism.

With all this evil lurking in every room, every animal, and every driver, who wants to leave the house? Then again how can you stay home when radon will kill you, your ducts are full of allergens, and an al-Qaeda terror attack is right around the corner?

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So while government may well continue to assail us with expensive alarmist nonsense, there is a wide swath of normalcy in the middle that is remarkable, considering everything with which we are bombarded. The problem is I am worried sick that with a few more government sponsored PSAs the healthy normal middle will disappear! And to solve that problem, all we need is a 30-second spot……

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What have we done for you lately?

Attended the MN Executive Officer Retreat at Beehive Resort in Paynesville MN. 30 Remodelers registered and toured the early-20th Century architecture of the Chancery House built in 1916

Swanville, Albany, Tech, Melrose, Little Falls, ALC, Becker not pictured Apollo, Foley, Sauk Rapids, Rocori, Cathedral, Upsala

$18,397 awarded to 13 schools from Tools for Schools Fund for their industrial technology classes. Tools For Schools presentation held at November membership meeting. 

Albany- $2,097 tools and power tools

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Apollo- $1,000 supplies to build custom benches for woodshop

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ALC McKinley- $1,500 update power hand tools

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Becker- $1,250 update pneumatic tools

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Cathedral- $500 digital readout to milling machine

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Foley- $1,000 registration and travel fees to state competition

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Little Falls- $1,000 replacing miter saws wore out

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Melrose- $1,500 portable jobsite sawstop table saw

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Rocori- $800 new drills

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Sauk Rapids- $1,500 replacing outdated hand tools

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Swanville- $4,000 update band saws that are old and unsafe

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Tech- $1,300 specific list of tools needed

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Upsala- $950 specific list of tools needed

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Attended the GSCD Business Development Team Meeting. Heard updates from Benton County, Sherburne County and City of Becker.

Heard overview of Greater MN gBETA, a free seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots.

Sent out the Spring Tour of Homes registration materials to help builders promote their company and sell homes entered on the Spring Tour Feb 28, 29, March 1, and March 6-8.

A leap year tour!

Opened the 2020 Home & Lifestyle Show booth registration through the interactive map on Oct 15, 63% of booths are sold Working to secure 2020 Home & Lifestyle Show sponsors Negotiated the 2020 Tour of Homes and Home & Lifestyle Show marketing publications The Commercial Builders Council hosted a tour of the new Tech High School, 16 attended the tour.

Taste tested the menu for the December 11th Christmas Holiday Party to be held at The Park Event Center in Waite Park. Sent out invites to the event.

Event later relocated to Marriott Courtyard, St. Cloud

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Emailed the nominee ballots to all CMBA members to elect candidates to serve on the CMBA Board of Directors. Congratulations to new board members Rachel Gruber, Dale Gruber Construction and Marty Czech, Premier Real Estate Services GA Director discussed construction industry concerns with Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls at their regional outreach meeting in St. Cloud.

Attended Watab Township Subdivision Ordinance fee schedule meeting Attended Benton County’s Economic Development meeting.

Met with BAM Ex Board to assist with hiring a new EVP to replace Remi Stone.

Heard from Brian Halloran from BAM’s lobby team on BAM’s 2019 Legislative session and to discuss 2020 legislative priorities.

NAHB: The International Builders Show is January 21-23, 2020 Las Vegas. Full registration is $500, and 1/19 $600. First time attendees can attend for $150. Opening Ceremonies with Keynote Speaker Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Spike Concert- Doobie Brothers. MN designated hotel is Paris. More information, go to www.buildersshow.com.

Friday 12-7pm Soft open 9am Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 10am–4pm —63% booths sold—

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The Largest Home Show in Central MN

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Outdoor Living Area - Landscape Display

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Lifestyle Stage - Free Expert Seminars

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In Conjunction with Junk Junction (open Friday and Saturday)

Amazing SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Presented by

Sponsored by

Spring Tour - February 28, 29 March 1 & March 6, 7 & 8 Builders—$350 per home discount through December 6 Registration closes January 3rd.

Register by December 4th…. details on page 3.

CMBA CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY! Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Relocated: Courtyard by Marriott 23

Members in the Community Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd

Kevin F. Gray

Kevin F. Gray managing partner of the law firm of Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA dedicates itself to the preservation and promotion of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees the right to civil jury trials. Members in this invitation-only group must have tried a minimum of 10 civil jury trials to conclusion. Gray was also recently recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators.

Schlenner Wenner & Co. Schlenner Wenner & Co. has announced that 16 employees recently earned promotions at the company. Ryan Schmidt and Brian Skluzacek and Dan Wainright have been promoted to senior manager. Ashley Meagher and Travis Notch have been promoted to manager. Morgan Kern, Jacilyn Nemec, Ryan Meyer and Paul Vreeland were promoted to in-charge accountant. Tony Goelz, Justin Kunkel, Allison Popp, Nicole Quade, Stephanie Schroden-Kieffer, Grant Stangl and Sydney Wittnebel were promoted to staff accountant II.

U.S. Bank

Lisa Stark

U.S. Bank announced Lisa Stark has been named its corporate controller as incumbent Craig Gifford assumes an enterprise-wide role leading the company’s new strategic infrastructure operations team.

Traut Companies & Design Electric, Inc. The City of Sartell, Sartell High School, Design Electric, and Traut Companies worked together to create new ski trails that are groomed, well-maintained and open to the public. To create the snow base, the Nordic Ski Club purchased a stand-alone fan gun which can be pulled to different areas. It breaks water into small particles, then cools the water, removes the heat of fusion, and nucleates creating snow. Traut Companies installed a booster pump on the fan gun to enable longer spray lengths. Together they built up a snow cover base that should remain usable for the entire season unless temperatures reach 50 degrees.

Design Electric trenched in underground electrical connection boxes along the trail to power the fan gun while the high school provided water and elecL-r: Jeff Schwiebert Superintendent Sartell High School, Harv Busta Nordic tricity. The city will help maintain the trails moving ski club board member, Dave Traut --Traut Companies, Tim Elness City of forward. “This is really a community effort bringing Sartell- City Council, Ryan Hauge AD Sartell School, Nordic ski club board together businesses, schools and the city,” says Joe members, Elena White, Neil Franz, Joe Teff, and Kia Anderson.

Teff, who coaches Nordic Ski Club and makes snow at Riverside Park as well. “The Sartell City Council approved the project and everyone worked together to complete the project and build up this great feature in our community.”

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Elite Concrete sponsor Chad Stewart, Structural Buildings, Inc. Kensington Bank sponsor Brad Eckhoff, Sentry Bank

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