Foundations - December 2014 by Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abbco Company + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Action Plumbing, Heating & A/C + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + Ag Services, Inc. + AgStar Home Mortgage Services + Alexander & Sons Builders + All Craft Exteriors, LLC + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + All-Star Basements + Alpha Video & Audio + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Amirco, LLC + Andersen Windows, Inc. + Anderson Construction + Appliance Village Company + Arcon Development, Inc. + Arrow Building Center + Associated Bank + Athelon Enterprises, LLC + B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + BARK.L Consulting Engineers, LLC + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + BBHA Rochester, LLC + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Scott Berg Construction, LLC + Bessler Management + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + K.W. Billman, Inc. + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + The Boldt Company + Bouquet Builders, Inc. + Bowman's Door Solutions + Brandrup Builders + Brauer Roofing, Inc. + Braun Intertec Corporation + Brekke Fireplace Shoppe + Bricewood, LLC + Briese Iron Works, Inc. + Bright Ideas + Brinkman Builders, LLC + Brock White Company + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + C.O. Brown Agency + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Building Products, Inc. + Burdick Builders, Inc. + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + CarpetsPlus of Rochester + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Centurion Ridge, LLC + Charter Communications/Media + Chladek Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets, Inc. + CHS, Inc. + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Eyota + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Clarey's Safety Equipment + Clayton Thomas Blinds of Rochester + Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP + Closet Organizers + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Construction Partnership + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Corban Homes, LLC + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Cornerstone Designs of Rochester, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions + Creative Hardwood Floors + Crescent Electric Supply Company + CRW architecture + design group, inc. + Culligan of Rochester & Kasson + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. + Custom Homes by Bradley, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + DeCook Builders, LLC + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals + Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + Donlar Construction Company + DoubleTree by Hilton - Mayo Clinic Area + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + Eastwood Bank + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + Edel Construction, LLC + Edge Homes & Construction, Inc. + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Electrical Solutions & Service + Elias Construction, LLC + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + Enventis + Excel Homes + The Excelsior Group, LLC + Exclusive Home Builders & Remodelers + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Fat Willy's Bar & Grill + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + Ford Metro Glass, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Friedrich Construction, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + GAF + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards + Gift Book Plus + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Godwin Law Office + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Gregor Builders, Inc. + GulfEagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) + W.L. Hall Company + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Harmony Economic Development Authority + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architecture + Heartland Security + Heartman Insurance + Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + HG Electric, LLC + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes + Hirshfield's Decorating Center + Holiday Inn Downtown + Holt Title Guaranty Company, Inc. + The Home Depot + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + Howe Countertops + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom Cabinets + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Michael Jack, LLC + JNS Builders, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Kahler Hospitality Group + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + ens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Kitchen Concepts + The Kitchen Design Studio + Kitch+ Kreofsky Building Supplies + Kruger Electric, Inc. + Kruse Lumber + KTTC/KXLT-TV + Walls, Inc. + Kraus-Anderson Construction Company Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. + Kuntz Electric, Inc. + Kwik Trip, Inc. + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Company + Larsen L e g e n d s Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Leyendecker Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Low Voltage Contractors + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Manufactur+ Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree & LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey er's Bank & Trust + Maplewood Homes, Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGhie & Betts - a Division of Land Surveying & Engineering + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes WSB & Associates, Inc. + Builders + MEC Construction, Inc. + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Menards - South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + MetLife Premier Client Group of the Upper Midwest + Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. + Midwest Walls, LLC + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Larry Newman Drywall + Nickelson Painting, Inc. + Masonry + Northern Lights & Furnishings + Northgate Chiropractic North Star Stone & + Nuss Truck & Equipment + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Planning Clinic Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + On Site Companies + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Overhead Door Co. of Olmsted County + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pace International + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Walt Pappas Construction + Paramark Corporation + Payne Company + PC Applications Consultants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble Creek/Western Walls + Pella Windows & Doors + Pendle Hansen Bagne Insurance + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Pine Island Lumber + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + Powers Ventures + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + Price Financial Services, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + PrimeLending + Priority Claims Service + P r o Image Promotions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, LLC + Professional Education Resources, LLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + R. Thomas Consulting, LLC + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Custom Homes, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Renters Warehouse Rochester + Reynolds Design and Construction + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. + Rochester Area Foundation + Rochester Asphalt, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester Concrete Products, LLC + Rochester International Event Center + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Sign Service, Inc. + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Rock Solid Retaining Walls + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Sawyer Construction Services, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + SEH Yaggy + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Shingobee Builders, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + SL Contracting + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Space Concepts, Inc. + Spahn & Rose Lumber Company + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Stencil Homes + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville Economic Development Authority + Stone Expressions + StoneBridge Builders + Structural Design Group, Inc. + Struve's Paint and Decorating + Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Ims Contracting, LLC + Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials, Inc. + Thermo-Tech Windows + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Thrivent Financial Rochester Group + Tile Superstore & More + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + Townsquare Media Rochester + Tradesmen International, Inc. + Traditional Wood Builders + Tri Star Insulation + Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms + TSP Architects & Engineers + Turri Crane Service, Inc. + Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. + Ultimate Surfaces + United Heating & Cooling + United Products/Allied Building Products Corp. + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechanical, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Vector Windows + Veit Companies + Vennehjem Building Corporation + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + WA Insurance + Warners' Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + Wausau Homes + Wausau a publication of Stellian Supply + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Women Communications, LLC + Woodruff Company + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Rick Yerhot Builder + Your Home Improvement Company + Zumbro Haven, LLC = RAB

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F O U N D AT I O N S Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

Continuing Education

Don’t Let a Little Lead Paint

Lock You Out of Remodeling EPA Lead Renovator Refresher & Training Courses For: REMODELERS, GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, WATER & FIRE RESTORATION COMPANIES, OR ANYONE DISTURBING LEAD PAINT. Rochester Area Builders in partnership with the University of North Dakota Environmental Training Institute is offering four-hour EPA lead renovator refresher courses and an eight hour lead renovator initial course. EPA lead certification and/or recertification is required for any renovation that disturbs more than six square feet of interior or 20 square feet of exterior lead paint in residential or child-occupied facilities built before 1978.  The EPA has the ability to fine up to $37,500 per offense, per day to anyone who is not compliant.  More details available at www.epa.gov/lead These courses qualify for Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry continuing education credits.  EPA-Certified Trainers will teach these classes.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM!

Be Aware of Your Lead Recertification Date!

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January classes held at: Canadian Honker Events at the Ramada 1517  16th Street SW Rochester

Lead Renovator Refresher Courses

4 Hours of Building Contractor CE Credits Courses held from 8am-12pm and 1-5pm (only need to attend one 4 hr class)

RAB Member - $149 Non-member - $179

Wednesday, January 14th Wednesday, March 25th (Tentative)

Lead Renovator Initial Courses

8 Hours of Building Contractor CE Credits Course held from 8am-5pm (Includes Lunch)

RAB Member - $250 Non-member - $300 Thursday, March 26th (Tentative)

News from The President November 21, 2014

“My heart is not weary it’s light and it’s free and I’ve got nothing but affection for those who sailed with me.” - Bob Dylan, “Mississippi”

Thank you, thank you, Rochester Area Builders for giving me the honor of serving as your Board President for 2014! It’s been said that serving as a leader is ultimately a privilege granted by the followers, and nowhere is that more true than in a volunteer-based organization of so many talented and hard-working people like ours.

Index Lead Renovator Classes........................... 2 News from the President.......................... 3 RAB Christmas Party..............................4-5 From the Director’s Desk.......................... 6 Studs, Struts & Stilettos Forms.............7-9 Association Scrapbook..................... 10-13 Public Works Dept. News........................15 Rochester Permits................................... 16 Byron/Pine Island Permits...................... 17 Elliot Eisenberg Article............................18 Membership Information........................19 NAHB Member Discounts.......................20

2014 has been a positive, productive year for RAB, and we look forward to continuing to advocate and work for our members in the future. Over the past 12 months: - When a local architectural firm needed help in getting plans approved for an attractive, modern office in an established neighborhood, RAB was there. - When someone needed to lead the fight against costly, redundant residential sprinkler system mandates, RAB was there. - When the rights of private property owners to improve or change older buildings came under fire due to the appearance preferences of a few, RAB was there. And we still are.

Executive Director/Editor John Eischen Production Ryan Kling-Punt

More importantly, with your continued support, we’ll continue to be there for you in 2015 and beyond. As our 2015 Board President John Eckerman is quick to point out, no one else is looking out for the interests of the building industry on an ongoing basis like we are, so the need for what this association does is stronger than ever.

The Rochester Builders newsletter is the official publication of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. This newsletter is published and distributed monthly to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor RAB will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.

...and, if you’re a dues-paying member thank you, and I also encourage you to consider taking your involvement to the next level by joining a committee or task force! With 32 groups to choose from, you can find one that fits how you’d like to help. It’s been said that when you volunteer, you end up getting back more than you give, and that’s certainly been the case for me this year.

108 Elton Hills Lane NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-282-7698 Fax: 507-282-6351 E-mail: RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Committee members, Board members, RAB staff: thank you for all that you do. I could not be more proud to have served with you, and I look forward to many more years of friendship and fellowship to come.

Kevin Worden 2014 RAB President

P.S. Did I forget to mention that RAB now has a membership retention rate of 93.9%, the highest of any local association in the nation? Thanks for your confidence. We’ll keep working to make sure that RAB, BAM, and NAHB continue to be worth every penny you invest.

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RAB CHRISTMAS PARTY Thank You Sponsors GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com 4 | November 2014

RAB CHRISTMAS PARTY! Friday, December 5th The Kahler Grand Hotel Rochester, MN

6:00 PM Social Hour & Silent Auction 7:30 PM Dinner & Dessert 8:30 PM Entertainment: Alan Smola, Comedy Magician & Illusionist

President

Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity

John Eckerman, The Boldt Company

Lindsey Rippentrop, Premier Bank Rochester

Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank

Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.

Jeremy Bigelow, Bigelow Homes Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc. Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Bruce Laufenburger, First General Services of SE MN Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc.

Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Past President Directors

Builders Exchange Council Representatives

J.J. Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Chair Jake Schleusner, Merit Contracting, Inc., Vice Chair Tony Wintheiser, Hentges Glass, Past Chair

Commercial Builders Council

Chris Terry, Knutson Construction Services, Chair Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Vice Chair

Development Council Chair

John Sipple, Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC

Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC

Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.

Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc., Rep.

Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, Schoeppner, Inc., Rep. Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes David Pederson, Dunlap & Seeger Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc.

Remodelers Council Chair National Life Directors National Directors State Directors

Over the years, Alan has become one of America’s hottest magical entertainers, bringing his hilarious approach towards magic all across the nation. We’re very excited to invite Alan to our Christmas Party to provide an entertaining and memorable night for you! In addition to his on stage performance, Alan will be roaming the room during social hour so you can see his talents up close. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Executive Director

John Eischen JEischen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Staff

Audra Bolduan ABolduan@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees

Matt Limoges MatthewL@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building, Marketing

Sharill Mueller SMueller@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Home Show, Showcase Committee

Rebekah Nielsen RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Ambassadors, Education, Membership, Program, Spike Club, Remodelers Council -Executive-Home Tour-

Ryan Kling-Punt RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, Directory, Newsletter, E-News Update

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From The Director’s Desk Random thoughts by John: • One of my highlights each month is reading the “Remodelers Corner” column in Rochester Women magazine. All of the projects in the column are members’ projects and all are members of the Remodelers Council. Hey! What a great benefit from belonging to the Remodelers Council (hint, hint). The project in the November/December issue was a kitchen remodel by Diane Quinn and her team at Beyond Kitchens. Over 90 percent (11 out of 12) subs on the project were also members of Rochester Area Builders. Now, it may be because she is a Past President, but that is someone committed to working with members. Thank you for working with members Beyond Kitchens! • Speaking of Past Presidents, we hosted our annual Past Presidents’ Dinner at the Kahler Grand Regency Room. It’s amazing to have the President from 1962 (Bob Gill) mingling with the President from 2012 (Jennifer Maass). That is a spread of fifty years. 50 YEARS!! If you want to know what happens at these, you’ll have to become an RAB President (or get my job), but I will tell you that the conversation is always enlightening and a lot of fun. • On November 20, we held our Celebration of Leaders dinner at the Art Center, catered by the Kahler. We gathered our leaders and committee chairs to recognize and thank them for their efforts in making RAB the strong and successful. This is also the night we swear in our new officers and directors. To those of you who raised your hand (often more than once) to help lead your association, thank you! If you want to learn more about what happens at this dinner, join a committee and become the Chair of that committee. Let me know which one you’d like to join. • Our Tree designers outdid themselves with our 2014 Festival of Trees entry. They were: Karen Blissenbach, Christy Buchan, Jean DeWitz, and Jennifer Maass. They definitely captured the essence of who we are. Jean was quick to point out the inclusionary zoning represented at the base of the tree. I’ve been informed that they have already decided on the design for next year’s tree. Stay tuned. • Matt Limoges has been serving as Public Affairs Director for over one year. So, I’ve got that going for me, which is nice.

RAB Executive Director

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Sponsorships

STUDS, STRUTS & ST ET TOS

Studs, Struts & Stilettos will be a community event and a fund raiser for Habitat for Humanity. As such, all sponsorships are open to both members and non-members of RAB!

construction fashion expose

Studs, Struts & Stilettos will be held on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015, in the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

SOLD

Title Sponsor....................................$3,500 • • • • •

10 VIP tickets in Reserved Area ($650 value) Champagne in a keepsake glass ($100 value) Repetitive On-stage verbal recognition On air Recognition with media sponsor Your company logo on: - Tickets - Program - Promotional flyers - Website and social media pages - All advertising for the event (print ads, etc.) - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables

Gold Sponsor .................................................... $600 • 4 VIP tickets ($260 value) • Company Name on: - Program - Promotional flyers - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables - Website & social media pages Bronze Sponsor .............................................. $325 • 2 VIP tickets ($130 Value) • Company name on Program

Platinum Sponsor ...................................... $1,100 • 8 VIP tickets ($520 value) • On-stage verbal recognition • Company name on Website & social media • Logo on: - Program - Promotional flyers - Table tents at bar and cocktail tables

c Please charge my Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) the above amount. Number:

3 digit code:

c Please Invoice me for the above amount. Company: Phone:

Signed:

Email:

Return to: Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 108 Elton Hills Lane NW * Rochester, MN 55901 Fax: 507-282-6351 * RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Exp Date:

Date:

Sponsorship Deadline: Thursday, March 12th

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STUDS, STRUTS & ST ET TOS construction fashion expose

Design Entry

Are you interested in showing a design on the Runway? We’re looking for creative teams of designers to conceptualize and create stunning and unique looks for our show!

Design Entry Fee (non-refundable): $100 for RAB Member, $150 for non-member Details for Entry • • • • • • •

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At least 50% of the design must be made using raw building materials (examples, but not limited to quartz, tile, glass, wood, metal, landscaping materials, or anything you might utilize in the construction of a home). Non-visible portions of your design are not required to be construction related materials, and do not count toward percentage. All materials costs are the responsibility of the design team. Design concept will be reviewed by Committee to determine eligibility of design. Designers will be contacted if their designs do not meet the criteria. Submit a minimum of 10 pictures by April 9th of the of ensemble from beginning stages through final stages of costume creation. (email Ryan Kling-Punt at rpunt@rochesterareabuilders.com in jpeg format.) Photos will be used for a slideshow during intermission of the show. Have fun with them! Maximum of 2 assistants per model will be allowed to accompany the model behind stage. Assistants will be required to wear identification provided by staff. The assistant will remain back stage for the duration of the show. Design teams will receive two General Admission tickets, to be distributed as you choose. Tickets can be upgraded to VIP for an additional fee of $35 per ticket. No paints, over-sprays or flammables allowed to be brought on premises. Designers must supply their own models. Award winning designers agree to allow their designs to be used to promote future shows. Hair & makeup will be provided for models.

q Yes, on behalf of my company or myself, I, the below signed, commit to submitting a Design Entry in Studs, Struts & Stilettos, to be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 in the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

Signature

Company (if Applicable) Address Phone

Committee Contacts:

Contact Email

Christina Jorgensen, Beyond Kitchens, LLC - Chair 507.273.3099 Rebekah Nielsen, Rochester Area Builders 507.282.7698 Patricia McCleese, Habitat for Humanity 507.252.0849 Ext. 4

Return to: Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 108 Elton Hills Lane NW * Rochester, MN 55901 Fax: 507-282-6351 * RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Date

City/State

Entry Deadline: Friday, February 20th Visit the Habitat ReStore for great deals on Materials!

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STUDS, STRUTS & ST ET TOS construction fashion expose

Design/Team Information

The following information must be submitted by March 12th. Absolutely no changes after April 9th.

Event will be held on April 23rd, 2015 in the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium.

How you would like to be listed in the program: Designer(s):

Company (if applicable): Title of Design:

Design Description: (To be read by the MC as model walks the runway. No thank yous in the description. Keep under 30 seconds/120 words. Committee reserves the right to edit description for time restraints.)

List the construction related materials used in the design:

_____% of the design is construction related material (Must be at least 50%).

Will your model be wearing a hair accessory? q Yes q No (If yes, please provide a photo with this form.) Model Contact Information: Name:

Phone:

Additional Information:

Email:

Hair and Make-up will be provided for all models. If you choose to do your own, please notify Rebekah at RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com. Photos: As you are creating your design, please remember to take a minimum of 10 photos throughout the process. We will be putting together a slideshow of everyone working on their designs to display at the event while the judges tally their scores. Photos are to be emailed to Ryan Kling-Punt at RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com by April 9th.

Visit the Habitat ReStore for great deals on Materials! Return form to: Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 108 Elton Hills Lane NW * Rochester, MN 55901 Fax: 507-282-6351 * RAB@RochesterAreaBuilders.com

Awards: Most Wearable Best Craftsmanship Best Use of Construction Materials Bling Factor/Best Accessory (ex: handbag, shoes, jewelry, hat) Honorable Mention Best of Show Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice

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Association Scrapbook

Thank You! Thank You to Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru for hosting the October Networking Night! www.RochesterAreaBuilders.com 10 | November 2014

October Networking Night

Association Scrapbook

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Association Scrapbook

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Celebration of Leaders

Association Scrapbook

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WANTED: Playhouses to benefit Family Service Rochester We’re looking for Creative, Energetic and Wonderful People to build Playhouses for the 2015 Rochester Area Builders Home Show! Suggested Sizes – 8’W x 10’L x 10’ or 12’(max) in height.

We are only accepting 4 Playhouses this year! $Value–Priceless!

Don’t do it alone! Team up with other members for construction and gathering of supplies!

• A Great Marketing Tool • Show your Community • Worth its Weight in Spirit! Gold in Advertising Value • Charitable Donation to • Expand your presence a Great Cause! at the Home Show Family Service Rochester is a private, non-profit organization committed to strengthening and supporting families. Each year Family Service Rochester works with thousands of families to maintain child safety and well-being, enhance family stability, and promote independence and quality of life. All of their programs and services are offered on a sliding fee scale: no one is turned away because of inability to pay. Financial gifts from others who also believe in keeping families strong are what help ensure they are able to offer very needed services to all in need.

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Need Commitments ASAP!

Facing the Climate Resiliency Challenge Have you noticed that in recent years, there has been an increase in the size and intensity of spring and fall rainfall events? Have you noticed more localized flooding problems? Welcome to the effects of climate change! Rochester residents are learning that as more impervious (or hard) surfaces are constructed, more stormwater is discharged. Over time, the best management practices (BMPs) used to manage stormwater in Rochester have evolved, as follows: 1. Circa 1940: modern storm sewers were constructed to convey runoff away from property and into receiving waters like the Zumbro River. 2. Circa 1980: requirements were instituted to control the rate of runoff discharges to prevent rapid rises in water levels and mitigate flooding (BMP example: dry storm water ponds) 3. 1993: the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) added water quality treatment requirements to its construction stormwater permit to mitigate stormwater pollution (BMP example: wet storm water ponds) 4. 2013: the MPCA added volume control requirements to its construction stormwater permit to better manage problems caused by the increase in stormwater quantity (BMP examples: infiltration trenches, raingardens, filtration ponds) Since 1961, design engineers have relied upon rainfall data contained in the U.S. rainfall frequency atlas prepared by the US Dept. of Agriculture to properly size storm sewer pipes, stormwater ponds, and other best management practices. This “Technical Paper No. 40” (or TP 40) has been the premier reference source for identifying the expected amounts of rainfall over a given time period so that stormwater infrastructure could be sized to manage the rainfall generated during the most frequent storm events. The changing climate patterns we have been observing are not reflected in the TP 40 data, so a major effort was made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to calculate current precipitation frequency estimates. In 2013, the National Weather Service Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center released “NOAA Atlas 14, Volume 8” (or Atlas 14). At Rochester’s International Airport, the rainfall event data shows the following changes: 24-hr Storm Event 2 yr 5 yr 10 yr 50 yr 100 yr

Old TP 40 data 2.9” 3.7” 4.3” 5.5” 6.1”

New Atlas 14 data 2.9” 3.7” 4.5” 6.7” 7.8”

More detailed Atlas 14 data is quickly available on the Department of Natural Resources web site: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/ noaa_atlas_14.html. Just click on the green box, move the red cursor to Rochester, and view a complete table of precipitation frequency estimates. Given the significant increases in the sizes of the 10 yr, 50 yr, and 100 yr 24-hour storm events, it should be no surprise that our existing stormwater management system becomes overwhelmed during big storms. How will the City adapt to these climate changes? Looking forward, the City is already requiring the use of Atlas 14 data to size new stormwater infrastructure. It also anticipates changing the amount of freeboard required in floodprone areas. Whenever streets are reconstructed, evaluations will be made to determine the feasibility of increasing the capacity of storm sewers. Areas with chronic flooding issues will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if costeffective system modifications are feasible. Individual property owners should also take a proactive approach to protect their property from the effects of climate change. Here are some options to consider: • Add water proofing to the outside of house walls. • Remove basement windows or switch to waterproof basement windows. • Adjust yard grades to inhibit flow into the yard and encourage flow away from the foundation. Note: if > 50 cubic yards of dirt is moved, a grading plan will need to be approved by the City. • Purchase flood insurance or some other homeowner insurance policy that covers the replacement of damaged personal items or building structures. There is no way to fully outsmart Mother Nature, but preparedness planning will definitely help!

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Rochester Building Permits VALUATION

2013

VALUATION

8,495,088

7,580,203

Townhome Dwelling

Two-Family Houses

Multi-Family Bldgs

Manufactured Home

Deck Addition

73,680

85,710

Room Addition

60,388

75,639

Porch Additions

56,000

138,432

Other Additions

16,000

36,800

Basement Finish

265,570

411,050

Alterations

New Residential Single Family Dwelling

2014

Existing Residential

October 2014

Single Family Homes 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

TOTAL

35 316

602

445

385

253

229

167

155

263

289

November

December

702

506

417

302

274

200

191

299

326

398,606

231,591

Multi-Family Addition

Multi-Family Alterations

1,300

181,000

Assembly (Church)

10,200

Assembly (General)

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar)

1,100,000

Business

1,730,000

Building Permits Issued to Date

2,071

332,050,923

1,928

271,063,694

Education

Single Family Dwelling

316

72,543,260

274

65,270,234

Factory/Industrial

Institution

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 41

4,002,052

5,395,000

Mercantile

Miscelaneous

Utility (General)

50,000

52,122

Trade Permits Issued to Date

6,781

83,657,913

6,229

70,673,179

Residential (Care/Assisted Living)

Electrical

2,255

37,111,860

2,037

36,584,187

Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel)

5,703,699

261

115,600

276

64,685

Storage (General)

Storage (Warehouse)

129,500

New Commercial

Existing Commercial Addition Alterations

404,258

358,000

5,793,530

5,962,822

Structural Shell

931,000

“White Box”

120,000

25,500

Interior Demolition Only

51,500

Other Phased Permits

25,000

Business Signs

160,750

99,542

Advertising Sign

8,000

126,000

1,540,000

Other Construction

Footings & Foundations Demolition

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TOTAL

316

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

Year To Date Statistics NO.

Electrical (Temp. Service) Mechanical

2014 VALUATION NO.

2013 VALUATION

1,755

23,411,607

1,616

17,372,553

Gas Piping

519

841,260

466

458,190

Fireplace

369

955,035

331

784,679

Hydronic System

157

7,623,326

113

4,657,047

1,465

13,599,225

1,390

10,751,838

8,852

425,708,836

8,157

341,736,873

Plumbing

Total Permits YTD

Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/bldgsafety/reports/building/index.asp

Byron

Building Permits OCTOBER 2014 New Residential Single Family Detached

NUMBER

VALUATION

450,000

Existing Residential Basement Finish

4,250

Garage

15,000

Pine Island

Building Permits OCTOBER 2014 New Residential Single Family Existing Residential Alterations Deck Reroof Heating Existing Residential Alterations Reroof New Commercial Education

NUMBER

VALUATION

361,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

20,000

5,000

261,250

1,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

4,641,931

40,000

NUMBER

VALUATION

15,000,000

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D a n g e r o u s ++++++++++++ Deflation+++++++++++++

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + On the surface deflation sounds wonderful. Rather than rising prices, deflation results in declining prices. In this way, purchasing power rises, effectively giving everyone a pay raise. Better yet, deflation is accompanied by near zero interest rates making borrowing cheap. What on Earth could be better! It turns out, almost anything.

As a result, borrowers find that the real amount of their debts rise over time. In response they save more to compensate and in the process spend less. Of course, lenders are better off, but they do not increase their spending by as much as debtors decrease theirs. As a result, overall spending levels decline more.

When people expect falling prices, they wait as long as possible before making large purchases, such as a car or a house because the longer you wait the cheaper the item becomes. Similarly, deflation breeds a strong desire on the part of households and firms to hold cash as it continually appreciates. By contrast, inflation creates an incentive to spend since cash falls in value over time.

Exacerbating this problem, in a deflationary economy banks have little incentive to lend, as the only way to entice borrowers is to offer negative interest rates. But in this case, the more banks lend, the more they lose. As a result, banks do little lending, firms struggle to grow and many of both fail, causing wages to fall. In the end, consumers buy little more than essentials and everyone holds on to as much cash as possible. Not a pretty picture.

Deflation is not simply falling prices, which can be good, but is also characterized by falling wages, not so good. In a deflationary environment, due to a lack of demand for goods and services, firms fight for market share by slashing prices. By doing that, total revenue falls, forcing firms to pay workers less. However, since reducing wages of existing employees is hard, companies first hire fewer workers, then lay workers off, which leads to stagnant wages and eventually rising unemployment, which forces workers to accept lower wages. Deflation also creates a reluctance to borrow, since loans have to be repaid in future dollars that are worth more than those borrowed. Think about it - if you have a mortgage payment that is $750/month and inflation is 4%/year and your income keeps up with inflation, your mortgage payment becomes a smaller and smaller percentage of your monthly income. But if deflation is 4%/year and your income falls by that amount each year, that $750 mortgage payment can quickly loom large and dramatically crimp spending.

Lastly, deflation makes it essentially impossible for central banks to set interest rates low enough to stimulate demand. While central banks can set rates at 0%, it’s hard to get below zero. With inflation of 3%, a zero interest rate is a -3% real interest rate. But with -1% deflation, a central bank would have to offer an interest rate of -2% to achieve the same -3% real interest rate. While theoretically possible it’s impossible in practice. Because of chronic falling wages, reduced spending and limited lending, deflation is something to be avoided. Once it takes hold, it’s inordinately difficult to get rid of. Japan has been struggling with deflation for decades and is now employing desperate measures to eliminate it, with limited success and high costs. We don’t want to wind up like Japan.

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Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

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Membership Information Membership Renewals

as of 10/31/14

One Year

CarpetsPlus of Rochester Shingobee Builders, Inc. WHKS & Company

2013 2013 2013

Two to Four Years

D2E, LLC Advantage Cabinets, Inc.

2012 2010

NEW APPLICANTS: The firms listed below have applied for membership in Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

NONE

MEMBERSHIPS PENDING: NONE MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 456 RETENTION RATE: 92.5% As of 10/31/14

Five to Nine Years

Adamson Motors Athelon Enterprises, LLC Bessler Management Bowman’s Door Solutions Byrne Electric, Inc. Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru Laitala Tile Company Luxury Bath Remodeling Maier Tree & Lawn Paape Energy Services Pearson Builders, Inc. Structural Design Group, Inc. Thermo-Tech Windows Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. Traditional Wood Builders Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC Mavo Systems, Inc.

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006

Ten to 19 Years

Corporate Web Services, Inc. Maplewood Homes, LLC Veit Companies MLT Group Budget Blinds Wright Homes, Inc. Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

2003 2003 2002 2001 2000 2000 1999 1998

20 to 24 Years

Citywide Insulation, Inc. Thompson’s Garage Door and Openers Haley Comfort Systems Rochester Public Utilities

1991 1991 1990 1990

25 Years & More

Tamarack Materials, Inc. K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical Superior Mechanical Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) K&M Glass Company SEH Yaggy

1989 1988 1984 1983 1982 1976

WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN NOVEMBER:

BBHA ROCHESTER, LLC 1645 Palace Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Phone: 651-260-5588 Contact: Michael Buelow Builder Member Developer Sponsored by: None Listed COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LTD. 302 Elton Hills Drive NW, Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-288-1200 Contact: Brock Johnson Associate Member Office Equipment Sponsored by: None Listed NORTHGATE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 600 11th Avenue NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-285-1677 Contact: Shelly Buchanan Associate Member Chiropractic Clinic Sponsored by: Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION RESOURCES, LLC 29491 Hay Creek Trail Red Wing, MN 55066 Phone: 651-301-2121 Contact: Jeannie Olson Associate Member Education Sponsored by: Don Gustason, The Kitchen Design Studio STONE EXPRESSIONS 73028 290th Street Grand Meadow, MN 55936 Phone: 507-202-5479 Contact: Matt Wildeman Associate Member Mason Contractor Sponsored by: Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc. WAUSAU SUPPLY 21700 Highview Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 800-236-1528 Contact: Jr. Buhrow Associate Member Building & Millwork Distributor Sponsored by: Travis Nemechek, Kruse Lumber

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