STATE OF MINNESOTA ELEVENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-FOURTH SESSION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Ron Erhardt, Chairman of the Transportation Policy Committee, called the Eleventh meeting to order at 2:35 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Clerk noted the roll.
ERHARDT, Ron, Chairman
NELSON,Pete Vice Chairman
ANDERSON, Bruce
COX, Ray
CYBART, Lloyd
DITTRICH, Denise
FRITZ, Patti
GAZELKA, Paul
HOLBERG, MaryLiz
HORNSTEIN, Frank
HORTMAN, Melissa
LARSON, Dan
LIEDER, Bernie
LILLIE, Leon
NEWMAN, Scott
PETERSON, Sandra
RUTH, Connie
SEVERSON, Dan
SIEBEN, Katie
SIMON, Steve
SODERSTROM, Judy
A quorum was present.
Members excused:
OLSON, Mark
Rep. Lieder moved approval of the minutes: February 23, 2005. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Ruth moved approval of SF4/HF223(Davids) Gasoline minimum ethanol content requirement increase; petroleum replacement goal and recommended it be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.
Rep. Davids presented SF4/HF223.
Presenting testimony on SF4/HF223 was:
-Betsy Parker, MnDOT
Presenting testimony in opposition to SF4/HF223 was:
- Sandy Neren, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
- Dennis Nielson, Professor Emeritus, Winona State University
- Diane Koebele, Director of Government Affairs, Flint Hills Resources
- Joe Suchecki, Engine Manufacturers Association
Rep. Erhardt moved the A05-0122 amendment to SF4/HF223. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presenting testimony in support of SF4/HF223 as amended was:
- Bill Lee, Renewable Fuels Association
- Bruce Jones, MN State University, Mankato
- Hosein Shapouri, USDA, Office of Chief Economist
- Rodney Jorgenson, Farmer, MN Coalition for Ethanol
Rep. Cybart moved the S0004A8 amendment to SF4/HF223.
Providing testimony in support of the S0004A8 amendment was:
- Tony Kwilas, MN Chamber of Commerce
Rep. Hortman moved the following oral amendment to the S0004A8 amendment:
Page 1, line 15 after "Minnesota consumers" insert "compared to petroleum." THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Cybart renewed his motion to approve the S0004A8 amendment as amended. THE MOTION FAILED. The amendment was not adopted.
Rep. Ruth renewed her motion to approve SF4/HF223 as amended and re-refer it to the Committee on Transportation Finance without recommendation. THE MOTION FAILED.
Rep. Ruth renewed her motion to approve SF4/HF223 as amended and re-refer it to the Committee on Transportation Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Larson requested a division of the committee on the Ruth motion to approve SF4/HF223 as amended and re-refer it to the Committee on Transportation. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Holberg moved approval of HF859(Holberg) Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority development of bus rapid transit in Cedar Avenue transitway corridor authorized and recommended it be re-refer to the Committee on Taxes.
Rep. Holberg presented HF859.
Presenting testimony in support of HF859(Holberg) was:
- Nancy Schouweiller, Commissioner, Dakota County
Rep. Holberg renewed her motion to approve HF859 and re-refer it to the Committee on Taxes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Holberg moved approval of HF1204(Holberg) Department of Transportation data classified and recommended it be re-referred to the Committee on Civil Law.
Rep. Holberg moved adoption of the H1204A2 amendment to HF1204. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Holberg presented HF1204.
Presenting testimony on behalf of HF1204(Holberg) as amended was:
- Barbara Forslund, MnDot, Data Practices Officer
Rep. Holberg renewed her motion to approve HF1204 as amended and re-refer it to the Committee on Civil Law. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Nelson moved approval of HF310(Bernardy)Ramsey County property interests transfer authorized and recommended it be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance.
Rep. Bernardy presented HF310.
Presenting testimony in support of HF310 was:
- Rob Marty, Mayor, City of Mounds View, MN
Rep. Nelson moved approval of the A05-0061 amendment to HF310. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presenting additional testimony in support of HF310 as amended was:
- Aaron Backman, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Mounds View, MN
- Don Hagman, Director of Real Estate and Construction, Medtronic
- Betsy Parker, MnDot
Rep. Cox moved the following oral amendment to HF310(Bernardy) as amended:
Page 2, line 11 after "agreement" insert "which includes a consideration of $1 million paid to the state for deposit in the trunk highway fund".
Discussion on the Cox amendment to HF310(Bernardy).
Rep. Cox withdrew his motion to amend HF310(Bernardy).
Rep. Nelson renewed his motion to approve HF310 as amended to the Committee on Transportation Finance without recommendation. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM.
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REP. RON ERHARDT, CHAIR
Cassi Holmstrom
Committee Legislative Assistant