STATE OF MINNESOTA EIGHTEENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-SIXTH SESSION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIVISION
of the
STATE and LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REFORM,
TECHNOLOGY & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair of the Local Government Division, called the eighteenth meeting to order at 4:34 P.M. on March 8, 2010, in Room 200 of the State Office Building.
A quorum was present
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll
Members present:
Michael V. Nelson, Chair
Michael Beard
Mark Buesgens
Rob Eastlund
Bill Hilty
Frank Hornstein
Jeremy Kalin
Morrie Lanning
Bev Scalze
Phil Sterner
Ryan Winkler
HF 2954 (Dill) General burning permits provided, forestry service fees establishment authority modified, timber sales provisions modified, and certain pilot projects and reports eliminated.
Representative Kalin moved approval of HF 2954 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Representative Kalin renewed his motion to pass HF 2954 and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion prevailed
HF 3065 (Simon) Securities lending agreements and holding of municipal funds provided.
Representative Sterner moved approval of HF 3065 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Representative Sterner moved the
H3065A1 amendment.
On line 1.2 of the H3065A1 amendment, strike the word "bank" and change the word "a" to "an"
The above language was incorporated into the H3065A1
The amendment was adopted
Testifying on behalf of the bill:
Tom Grundhoefer - General Cousel, League of Minnesota Cities (LMNC)
Dave Kenney – Office of State Auditor
Steve Rohlik – Treasurer, Steele County
Representative Sterner renewed his motion to pass HF 3065, as amended, and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion prevailed
HF 3292 (Davnie) Hennepin county; business entity participation authorized for certain energy-related purposes.
Representative Hornstein moved approval of HF 3292 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Testifying on behalf of the bill:
Carl Michaud – Environmental Services Director, Hennepin County
A handout was presented to the committee:
Letter of support – Peter McLaughlin, Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
Representative Hornstein renewed his motion to pass HF 3292 and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion prevailed
HF 2786 (Reinert) Duluth; membership rules provided for the Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority.
Representative Hilty moved approval of HF 2786 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Representative Hilty moves the
H2786A1 amendment
The amendment was adopted
Representative Hilty renewed his motion to pass HF 2786, as amended, and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion prevailed
HF 2949 (Gardner): Treatment works allocation and interceptors reserved capacity costs provisions modified.
Representative Sterner moved approval of HF 2949 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Representative Sterner moved the
H2949DE1 amendment
The amendment was adopted
Testifying on behalf of the bill:
Judd Schetnan – Government Affairs Director, Met Council
Jason Willett – Environmental Services Finance Director, Met Council
Patricia Nauman – Government Relations Specialist, Metro Cities
Handouts were presented to the members:
2010 Position Paper (SAC)
PFA Letter of Support (SAC)
SAC Legislative Request: Wastewater Fee Flexibility
Representative Sterner renewed his motion to pass HF 2949, as amended, and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion prevailed
HF 3147 (Kulick Jackson) Use of reports and testimony by assessors provided.
Representative Sterner moved approval of HF 3147 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Representative Sterner moved the
H3147DE-2
The amendment was adopted
Testifying on behalf of the bill:
Beth Kadoun – Assistant Commissioner, MN Department of Revenue
Stephen Baker – Ramsey County Attorney, MN Association of Assessing Officers
Kathleen Heaney – Sherburne County Attorney, MN Association of County Attorney’s
Representative Sterner renewed his motion to pass HF 3147, as amended, and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion prevailed
HF 3335 (Poppe) Mower County; process provided for making office of county recorder appointive.
Representative Sterner moved approval of HF 3335 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Representative Sterner brought forth and offered the
H3335A1
The amendment was not adopted
Testifying on behalf of the bill:
Craig Oscarson – County Coordinator, Mower County
A handout was presented to the committee:
AMC – 27 Minnesota counties
Mower County Board of Commissioners – Resolution, March 2, 2010 Res. #21-10
Representative Sterner renewed his motion to pass HF 3335 and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion prevailed
HF 3358 (Poppe) Mower County; public business allowed to go to four-day week for five years.
Representative Sterner moved approval of HF 3358 before the committee to pass and be re-referred to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
Testifying on behalf of the bill:
Craig Oscarson – County Coordinator, Mower County
Sarah Lewerenz- Legislative/Political Coordinator, AFSCME Council 65
A handout was presented to the committee:
Mower County Board of Commissioners – Resolution, March 2, 2010 Res. #20-10
Representative Sterner renewed his motion to pass HF 3358 and re-refer to the State & Local Government Operations Reform, Technology & Elections Committee
The motion did not prevail
Representative Sterner moved approval of the minutes from the March 1, 2010 meeting.
The minutes were adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 6:18 P.M.
REP. MICHAEL V. NELSON, CHAIR
Jennifer Witt
Committee Legislative Assistant