STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTEENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FINANCE & POLICY MINUTES
Representative Gene Pelowski, Chair of the Committee on Industrial Education and Economic Development Finance and Policy, called the virtual meeting to order at 8:30 AM on March 9, 2022, pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was conducted over Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
Pelowski, Gene, Chair
Sandell, Steve, Vice Chair
Kiel, Debra, Republican Lead
Bierman, Robert
Bliss, Matt
Burkel, John
Frazier, Cedrick
Hamilton, Rod
Lislegard, Dave
McDonald, Joe
Sandstede, Julie
Sundin, Mike
A quorum was present.
Representative Sundin moved that the minutes of February 16, 2022 be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 1225 (Ecklund) Public Facilities Authority debt relief for Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District funding provided
Chair Pelowski moved that HF 1225 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Ecklund presented the bill.
Chair Pelowski renewed his motion that HF 1225 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
The clerk took the vote.
MEMBERS AYE NAY EXCUSED ABSENT
PELOWSKI, Gene (Chair) X
SANDELL, Steve (VC) X
KIEL, Debra (Lead) X
BIERMAN, Robert X
BLISS, Matt X
BURKEL, John X
FRAZIER, Cedrick X
HAMILTON, Rod X
LISLEGARD, Dave X
MCDONALD, Joe X
SANDSTEDE, Julie X
SUNDIN, Mike X
TOTAL 11 0 1
There being 11 Ayes, 0 Nays and 1 Excused THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 1701 (Nash) Public Facilities Authority point source implementation grant program provided, money appropriated
Chair Pelowski moved that HF 1701 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Nash presented the bill.
Providing testimony:
Steve Washburn, Mayor, City of Watertown
Doug Kammerer, Utility Superintendent, City of Watertown
Chair Pelowski renewed his motion that HF 1701 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
The clerk took the vote.
MEMBERS AYE NAY EXCUSED ABSENT
PELOWSKI, Gene (Chair) X
SANDELL, Steve (VC) X
KIEL, Debra (Lead) X
BIERMAN, Robert X
BLISS, Matt X
BURKEL, John X
FRAZIER, Cedrick X
HAMILTON, Rod X
LISLEGARD, Dave X
MCDONALD, Joe X
SANDSTEDE, Julie X
SUNDIN, Mike X
TOTAL 11 0 1
There being 11 Ayes, 0 Nays and 1 Excused THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3525 (Johnson) Braham; publicly owned infrastructure improvement funding provided, money appropriated
Chair Pelowski moved that HF 3525 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Johnson presented the bill.
Providing testimony:
Lynda Woulfe, Interim City Administrator, City of Braham
Ken Gagner, Superintendent, Braham Area Schools
Chair Pelowski renewed his motion that HF 3525 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
The clerk took the vote.
MEMBERS AYE NAY EXCUSED ABSENT
PELOWSKI, Gene (Chair) X
SANDELL, Steve (VC) X
KIEL, Debra (Lead) X
BIERMAN, Robert X
BLISS, Matt X
BURKEL, John X
FRAZIER, Cedrick X
HAMILTON, Rod X
LISLEGARD, Dave X
MCDONALD, Joe X
SANDSTEDE, Julie X
SUNDIN, Mike X
TOTAL 12 0
There being 12 Ayes and 0 Nays THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3674 (Haley) Goodhue County; new regional wastewater treatment facility funding provided, and money appropriated
Chair Pelowski moved that HF 3674 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Haley presented the bill.
Providing testimony:
David Friese, Mayor, City of Pine Island
Bill Angerman, City Engineer, City of Zumbrota
Chair Pelowski renewed his motion that HF 3674 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
The clerk took the vote.
MEMBERS AYE NAY EXCUSED ABSENT
PELOWSKI, Gene (Chair) X
SANDELL, Steve (VC) X
KIEL, Debra (Lead) X
BIERMAN, Robert X
BLISS, Matt X
BURKEL, John X
FRAZIER, Cedrick X
HAMILTON, Rod X
LISLEGARD, Dave X
MCDONALD, Joe X
SANDSTEDE, Julie X
SUNDIN, Mike X
TOTAL 12 0
There being 12 Ayes and 0 Nays THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3712 (Theis) St Augusta; water infrastructure replacement planning funding provided, and money appropriated
Chair Pelowski moved that HF 3712 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Theis presented the bill.
Providing testimony:
Mike Zenzen, Mayor, City of St. Augusta
Chair Pelowski renewed his motion that HF 3712 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
The clerk took the vote.
MEMBERS AYE NAY EXCUSED ABSENT
PELOWSKI, Gene (Chair) X
SANDELL, Steve (VC) X
KIEL, Debra (Lead) X
BIERMAN, Robert X
BLISS, Matt X
BURKEL, John X
FRAZIER, Cedrick X
HAMILTON, Rod X
LISLEGARD, Dave X
MCDONALD, Joe X
SANDSTEDE, Julie X
SUNDIN, Mike X
TOTAL 12 0
There being 12 Ayes and 0 Nays THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 4115 (Jordan) Lead drinking water service line replacement grant established, lead service line mapping grant established, funding provided, and money appropriated.
Chair Pelowski moved that HF 4115 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee.
Representative Jordan presented the bill.
Providing testimony:
Myron Koets, Mayor, City of Pipestone
John Thorson, Legislative Director, Labors International Union of North America – MN and ND
Representative Hamilton moved the H4115A2 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.
Chair Pelowski renewed his motion that HF 4115 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee.
The clerk took the vote.
MEMBERS AYE NAY EXCUSED ABSENT
PELOWSKI, Gene (Chair) X
SANDELL, Steve (VC) X
KIEL, Debra (Lead) X
BIERMAN, Robert X
BLISS, Matt X
BURKEL, John X
FRAZIER, Cedrick X
HAMILTON, Rod X
LISLEGARD, Dave X
MCDONALD, Joe X
SANDSTEDE, Julie X
SUNDIN, Mike X
TOTAL 12 0
There being 12 Ayes and 0 Nays THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3858 (Boldon) Water Infrastructure funding program changes made, point source implementation grant program changes made, innovative wastewater technical planning program established, bonds issued, and money appropriated for clean water
Chair Pelowski moved that HF 3858 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Capital Investment Committee.
Representative Boldon presented the bill.
Providing testimony:
Craig Clark, City Administrator, City of Austin
Joel Smith, President and Business Manager, Labors International Union of North America – MN and ND
Chair Pelowski renewed his motion that HF 3858 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Capital Investment Committee.
The clerk took the vote.
MEMBERS AYE NAY EXCUSED ABSENT
PELOWSKI, Gene (Chair) X
SANDELL, Steve (VC) X
KIEL, Debra (Lead) X
BIERMAN, Robert X
BLISS, Matt X
BURKEL, John X
FRAZIER, Cedrick X
HAMILTON, Rod X
LISLEGARD, Dave X
MCDONALD, Joe X
SANDSTEDE, Julie X
SUNDIN, Mike X
TOTAL 12 0
There being 12 Ayes and 0 Nays THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 AM.
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Representative Gene Pelowski, Chair
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Urszula Gryska, Committee Legislative Assistant