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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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***Revision 1: Agenda Addition(s)***
Joint Meeting: Committee on Taxes; Committee on State Government Innovation and Veterans
Meeting Minutes
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Chairs: Sen. Julianne E. Ortman, Sen. Mike Parry
12:30 p.m.
Room 15 Capitol
Informational hearing on Vikings Stadium
Hearing will end by 6 pm
Committee room seating is limited. Overflow rooms with televisions will be available for additional public seating.
| | Agenda: | | | Bonding Overview MMB staff | | Overview of other stadium financing - Craig Skiem, CSL International | | Current Lease Termination, Sports Facility Commission and MN Vikings | | Vikings private financing mechanisms and NFL financing mechanisms | | Ramsey County Local Financing Mechanisms | | Minneapolis local financing mechanisms including Mpls convention revenue | Current Sources of Revenue
a. Arts and Cultural Funds | New Sources of Revenue
a. Charitable Gaming electronic pulltabs
b. Racino
c. Block E
d. NFL income tax surcharge
e. Ticket surcharge on professional sports
f. Sports memorabilia sales tax
g. Video lottery terminals | Public testimony
Prior sign up is highly recommended for public testimony, we will accommodate others as time permits. To testify, please contact Beth Kadoun, Senate Tax Committee Administrator, at beth.kadoun@senate.mn or 651-296-5640.
If unable to attend the hearing, written testimony may be sent to Jenna.temte@senate.mn Written testimony will not be read aloud during the hearing but will be provided to members of the committee. |
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chairs: Sen. Gen Olson, / Co-Vice Chair: Sen. Linda Higgins
8:45 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
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1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for December 7, 2011
2. Members approve minutes for November 17, 2011
3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
4. Review of work plans for approval
M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2
• Subd. 9d "Reinvest in Minnesota Wetlands Reserve Acquisition and Restoration Program Partnership" - $1,645,000, Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
• Subd. 9a "Minnesota Conservation Apprentice Academy" - $200,000, Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), including an overview of progress on M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 8a "Minnesota Conservation Apprenticeship Academy"
• Subd. 3p "Species of Concern; Investigations" - $500,000 (Part B - "Baseline Information on Statewide Bird Distribution and Reproductive Status" - $250,000)
5. Review and approve Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) 2012-2013 Request for Proposal (RFP) to be issued by LCCMR
6. Overviews and ENRTF final report presentations
10:30 am - 11:15 am • M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 5f "Minnesota Drainage Law Analysis and Evaluation, $87,000, Louis Smith (Smith Partners PLLP)
11:15 am - 11:45 am • Background and Overview Invasive Species and Ballast Water (MPCA)
Rebecca Walter and Jeff Stollenwerk
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 6a "Ballast Water Sampling Method Development and Treatment Technology", $366,000 (MPCA)
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 6b "Emergency Delivery System Development for Disinfecting Ballast Water", $125,000 (USGS)
11:45 am - 12:15 pm • Lake and Stream Water Quality Background / Update (MPCA)
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm • M.L. 2008, Chp. 367, Sec. 2, Subd. 4h "South-Central Minnesota Groundwater Monitoring and County Geologic Atlases", $706,000, Jim Berg and Jan Falteisek (MN DNR)
7. Other business
Next meeting dates: December 14, 2011 and January 10, 2012
8. Adjourn
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Legislative Energy Commission
Chairs: Rep. Tom Hackbarth, Sen. Julie Rosen
1:30 p.m.
Room N/A (District Energy - 76 Kellogg Boulevard West)
TIME CHANGE
ROOM CHANGE |
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| District Energy Tour |
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sunset Advisory Commission
Chair: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer
2:00 p.m.
Room 5 State Office Building |
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Approve minutes of November 21, 2011 meeting
Agency presentations:
- Board of Medical Practice
- Administrative Services Unit (consistent office functions for all boards)
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Dentistry
- Board of Social Work
- Board of Optometry
Other items as determined by the Chair
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Sunset Advisory Commission
Chair: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer
9:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building |
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Agency presentations:
- Board of Physical Therapy
- Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Other items as determined by the Chair
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Call 651-296-0504