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Audio & Video 2011-2012

Note: Meetings are listed by date with the most recent meeting at the top.

Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 09:00 AM

Audio (01:05:03)  Video (01:05:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources
     
      * Local Government Roads Wetland Replacement Program - update
      * State Wetland Bank Road Credit Surplus/Deficit - update
 

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 09:00 AM

Audio (01:27:03)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Department of Transportation
 

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 09:00 AM

Audio (02:28:59)  Video (02:29:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2597 Gimse Authorizing MnPASS facility on segment of Interstate Highway 35E between Interstate Highway 94 and Interstate Highway 694.
 

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 00:00 AM

Audio (00:28:57)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2571 Gimse Trunk highway bond issue and appropriation.
Informational hearing on the Governor's supplemental budget recommendation for Soft Body Armor Reimbursement for law enforcement officers and agencies.
 

Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:56:23)  Video (01:17:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2529 Chamberlain Modifying gasoline and special fuel tax exemptions.
S.F. 1792 Hoffman, G. Legislative routes removal from trunk highway system.
S.F. 1597 DeKruif Veterans preferences in small business set-aside program, county set-aside programs, state procurement bids, state job recruitment and credits for examination ratings in hiring provisions modification.
S.F. 1293 DeKruif Protective agents oversized loads escort right clarification.
S.F. 1310 Parry Drivers license instruction permits eligibility provisions modifications and clarifications.
S.F. 1733 Stumpf Motor vehicle weight limits regulation provisions modification.
 

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:54:11)
Agenda: 
S.F. 929 Robling Scott county additional motor vehicle deputy registrars authorization.
S.F. 2261 Rest Golden Valley deputy registrar office reinstatement requirement.
S.F. 2426 DeKruif Combination vehicles transporting property or equipment authorization.
S.F. 1636 DeKruif Sales and use tax retail sale definition modification for rent-to-own and lease-to-own used vehicles.
S.F. 2394 Howe Towed implements of husbandry brake requirements modifications.
S.F. 2286 Kruse Bridge inspection regulations modifications.
 

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:31:45)  Video (01:31:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 2321 Gimse Metro Transit service fares increase requirement.
 

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:18:52) Part 1     Audio (01:14:26) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 1063 Senjem Highway #14 designation as Black and Yellow Trail.
S.F. 2243 Pederson Public-private partnership pilot program and regulations for transportation contracts.
S.F. 2230 Hall St. Paul I-35E speed limit designation.
S.F. 2273 Howe Junked vehicles eligible buyers expansion.
S.F. 1226 DeKruif Start Seeing Motorcycles special license plates establishment and appropriation.
S.F. 2251 Dibble State patrol escort services contract service rates adjustment.
S.F. 1147 Gimse Transportation projects construction manager/general contractor contracts authority.
S.F. 2321 Gimse Metro Transit service fares increase requirement.
 

Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:33:14)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1661 Chamberlain Municipal state-aid street system funds eligibility and allocation modification.
S.F. 2202 Nelson Pioneer vehicles titling and license plates requirements clarification and modification.
S.F. 1730 Rest State-owned infrastructure accident reports public safety commissioner reports to transportation commissioner requirement.
S.F. 2251 Dibble State patrol escort services contract service rates adjustment.
S.F. 1147 Gimse Transportation projects construction manager/general contractor contracts authority.
 

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:32:27)  Video (01:32:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1734 Gazelka Motor vehicle salvage title regulation and damage disclosure modification.
S.F. 1416 Fischbach Manufactured home unaffixment from real property process establishment.
S.F. 2172 Howe County state-aid highways, municipal state-aid streets, construction support and finance operations contingent appropriation authorization.
S.F. 2166 Wolf School bus safety and standards provisions modifications.
S.F. 2054 Lourey Wireless internet services at safety rest areas establishment requirement.
 

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:36:22)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1807 Miller USDOT number on farm trucks requirements modifications.
S.F. 1259 Kruse Special military and veterans license plates parking charge exemption.
S.F. 1561 DeKruif Highway safety rest areas contingent appropriation authorization.
S.F. 2131 Howe Design-build state aid system pilot projects transportation commissioner evaluation authorization; design-build project selection council repeal.
 

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:20:31)
Agenda: 
S.F. 752 Dahms Online motor vehicle insurance verification system establishment and insurance identification card electronic format authorization.
S.F. 1613 Chamberlain Sheriff vehicle paint color list expansion.
S.F. 1791 DeKruif Motor vehicle submission of bond for certificate of title clarification.
S.F. 1960 Gimse Freight railroad operation study and report requirement.
 

Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:25:32)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1685 Pederson Local road improvement bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 1686 Pederson Local bridge replacement and rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 120 Miller Port development assistance bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 1439 Goodwin Safe routes to school program establishment, bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 413 Wolf Anoka county trunk highway #10 noise barrier bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 1497 Reinert Duluth transit center bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 1762 Gimse Water and soil resources board (BWSR) wetland replacement and preservation bond issue and appropriation.
 

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:59:32)
Agenda: 
S.F. 320 Rosen Highway-railroad grade crossing warning devices bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 263 Dahms Minnesota Valley regional rail authority bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 1803 Tomassoni Range regional airport terminal capital improvements grant bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 1729 Gimse Publicly owned airports capital improvements bond issue and appropriation.
S.F. 1495 Dibble Minneapolis I-35W storm tunnel bond issue and appropriation.
MnDOT Bonding Recommendations
 

Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:44:13)  Video (01:25:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1860 Pederson Requiring MnDOT Commissioner to include in each contract for concrete diamond grinding or concrete sawing a special provision relating to slurry disposal.
S.F. 1530 Gimse Contingent appropriation for highways authorization.
S.F. 1698 DeKruif Transportation commissioner (DOT) county state-aid roads and municipal state-aid streets authority limitation; complete streets provisions repeal.
 

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:20:00)  Video (01:20:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1719 Hoffman, G. Motorcycle road guard certificate requirement.
S.F. 1731 Stumpf Speed limit increase from 55 to 60 mile per hour.
S.F. 1530 Gimse Contingent appropriation for highways authorization.
 

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:28:31)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1264 Senjem Municipal state aid to cities formula modification.
S.F. 1687 Ortman Motor carrier contracts indemnity provisions prohibitions.
S.F. 1126 Dibble Highway construction projects contract bid preferences modifications.
 

Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:18:21)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1072 Gimse Train crews drivers license requirement exemption.
S.F. 992 Wolf School bus crossing control arms requirement.
S.F. 1140 Parry Motor vehicle license plate placement clarification.
S.F. 1126 Dibble Highway construction projects contract bid preferences modifications.
 

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:29:51)  Video (01:29:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1347 Newman Turn signal requirement exemption for vehicles exiting a roundabout.
S.F. 1356 Ingebrigtsen Elbow Lake Municipal-Pride of the Prairie airport seaplane base license issuance.
S.F. 1422 Parry Speed limit violations on driving record modification.
S.F. 1072 Gimse Train crews drivers license requirement exemption.
S.F. 992 Wolf School bus crossing control arms requirement.
 

Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:33:08)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Department of Transportation
     * 2011 November Forecast Transportation Funds - update
Minnesota Department of Transportation
     * Contractor claims process - update
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
     * Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) - update
 

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:12:49)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1082 Ingebrigtsen Drivers license revocation for DWI convictions provisions clarification and conformance; criminal vehicular operation law violators penalties modifications.
S.F. 1042 Wiger Drivers education instruction and license examination requirements expansion for carbon monoxide poisoning.
S.F. 266 Howe Road equipment preparing for winter storms highway restriction exemption modification.
S.F. 1293 Fischbach Protective agents oversized loads escort right clarification.
S.F. 1147 Gimse Transportation projects construction manager/general contractor contracts authority.
 

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:28:47)
Agenda: 
S.F. 430 Brown Disability parking provisions modifications.
S.F. 1058 Jungbauer Pickup trucks provisions modifications.
S.F. 520 Saxhaug Trunk highway #332 highway system removal.
S.F. 1083 Sparks Public impound lot definition modification.
S.F. 1078 Kruse Transportation projects alternative financing and investment.
S.F. 1147 Gimse Transportation projects construction manager/general contractor contracts authority.
S.F. 1215 Gimse Drivers license credit and debit card use authority.
 

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:41:23) Part 1     Audio (02:09:27) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 51 Koch Female-veteran license plate designation for special veterans license plates or Gold Star license plates.
S.F. 366 Parry Gross weight seasonal increases for sweet corn transportation.
S.F. 1283 Benson State Capitol complex security advisory committee creation; state patrol protection to government officials authorization.
S.F. 1106 Gazelka Recreational vehicle operating provisions modifications; all terrain vehicle definitions modifications; motorcycle duel registration establishment; special vehicle use on roadways modification.
S.F. 1136 Wolf Electric-assisted bicycle operation requirements and regulations modifications.
S.F. 1219 Latz Transportation commissioner (DOT) subpoena powers.
S.F. 1297 Rest Highway toll lanes provisions modifications.
S.F. 920 Gimse Trunk highway fund expenditures report requirement.
 

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:48:10)
Agenda: 
S.F. 1042 Wiger Drivers education instruction and license examination requirements expansion for carbon monoxide poisoning.
S.F. 532 Vandeveer Collector emergency vehicles display and use of nonconforming colored lights authorization.
S.F. 785 DeKruif Motor vehicle reregistration requirement to operate at excessive gross weights repeal; special permit fee surcharge imposition authority.
S.F. 1121 DeKruif Overweight vehicle permits provisions modifications; commercial vehicle operation medical waiver provision modifications.
S.F. 1148 Saxhaug Rail bank property use prohibited activities expansion and penalty provision modification.
S.F. 1077 Howe Miscellaneous transportation provisions; Mississippi River bikeway trail establishment; veterans memorial highway description change; traffic control and flashing signals left turn regulations; rail service improvements federal financing and local go.
S.F. 1124 Wolf Child passenger restraint systems provisions modifications.
S.F. 1098 Gerlach Buses highway shoulders use provision modifications.
S.F. 1149 Rest Transportation related data clarification and classification authorization.
S.F. 346 Senjem Mississippi River Parkway commission expiration date extension.
 

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:46:35)
Agenda: 
S.F. 992 Wolf School bus crossing control arm requirement.
S.F. 341 Senjem Motor vehicle dealer records alternative site authorization; self-insured fleet owners title branding reporting requirements.
S.F. 672 Ingebrigtsen Conservation officers unmarked vehicle plates usage authorization.
S.F. 330 Parry Deputy John W. Liebenstein memorial highway designation.
S.F. 1072 Gimse Train crews drivers license requirement exemption.
 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:30:01)
Agenda: 
S.F. 471 Newman Drivers license reinstatement diversion pilot program expansion and extension.
S.F. 395 Daley Driver's license expiration period extension for active military service persons.
S.F. 499 Howe Driver education instruction permit requirements modification.
 

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 09:00 AM

Audio (01:12:22)  Video (01:12:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
S.F. 509 Limmer Voter photo identification requirement; picture identification issuance provisions; provisional balloting procedure establishment; challenged voter eligibility list establishment; electronic polling place roster standard for use establishment and use.
 

Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:45:22) Part 1     Audio (02:53:57) Part 2
Agenda: 
S.F. 898 Gimse Omnibus Transportation Finance bill.
 

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:39:18)
Agenda: 
S.F. 898 Gimse Fixed guideway transit and rail lines projects capital requests requirements.
 

Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:36:01)
Agenda: 
Mn/DOT Presentation - Statewide Flood Preparation Plan
S.F. 132 Fischbach Paynesville airport state fund use modification.
 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:46:39)
Agenda: 
Evaluation Report Presentation by the Office of the Legislative Auditor - Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region
Agency Responses
 

Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:04:06)
Agenda: 
S.F. 67 Hoffman, G. Waterfront structures transport on trunk highways department of transportation special permit fees authorization.
S.F. 368 Senjem Motor vehicles registration, driver's licenses and identification cards fees increase.
S.F. 516 Senjem American Red Cross special motor vehicle license plates.
S.F. 188 Senjem Rochester Arianna Celeste MacNamara memorial bridge designation.
 

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:35:29)
Agenda: 
S.F. 179 Ingebrigtsen Gold star license plates eligibility expansion to surviving legal guardians and siblings.
S.F. 340 Kubly MN Supports Family Farmers special motor vehicle license plates.
S.F. 393 Tomassoni Retired firefighters special license plates.
S.F. 478 DeKruif Motorcycle license plates for physically disabled persons.
S.F. 135 Sheran Support highway #14 special license plates authorization.
 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:57:29)
Agenda: 
Presentation on Design-Build contracting
Presentation on Prevailing Wage
Presentation on Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
 

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:19:29)  Video (01:21:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
FY 2012-13 Metropolitan Transit Biennial Budget Presentation by the Metropolitan Council
 

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:01:14)
Agenda: 
FY 2012-13 Biennial Budget Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:57:46)
Agenda: 
Continuation of FY 2012-13 Biennial Budget Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Transportation
State Roads - Programming, Planning and Delivery
State Roads - Operations and Maintenance
State Roads - Electronic Communications
State Roads - Construction and Debt Service
 

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:40:10)
Agenda: 
FY 2012-13 Biennial Budget Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Transportation
Overview, Agency Management: Bernie Arseneau, Deputy Commissioner/Chief Engineer
Modes: Tim Henkel, Modal Planning & Program Management Division Director
State Aid: Rick Kjonaas, State Aid Division Director
 

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:28:00)
Agenda: 
Confirmation of Mn/DOT Commissioner Thomas K. Sorel
Overview presentation from the Mn/DOT Office of Greater Minnesota Transit
Presentations by Duluth Transit Authority, Rainbow Rider Transit and Renville County Heartland Express
 

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:41:29)
Agenda: 
Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Transportation's MnRoad Research Facility
Presentations on Pavement Design & Replacement
 

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:26:59)  Video (01:27:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Division Overviews
Minnesota State Patrol
Office of Traffic Safety
Driver & Vehicle Services
Office of Pipeline Safety
 

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:28:51)  Video (01:29:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Transit in Minnesota - Overviews
Counties Transit Improvement Board
Metropolitan Council
 

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:34:17)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Division Overviews
Minnesota Department of Transportation Freight, Rail & Ports Overview
Minnesota Department of Transportation Passenger Rail Office Overview
Metropolitan Airports Commission Overview
 

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:41:36)
Agenda: 
Minnesota Department of Transportation – Division Overview
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Division Overview
 

Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (01:36:03)  Video (01:36:00) (Flash Media)
Agenda: 
Agency Overview:
     
     Minnesota Department of Transportation
     -Commissioner Tom Sorel
     -Deputy Commissioner Bernie Arseneau
 

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 01:00 PM

Audio (00:52:26)
Agenda: 
Introductions
Budget Overview - Krista Boyd
 

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