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September 2020
Bowling with Builders
Wednesday, September 9 Great River Bowl, Sartell
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CMBA Offie Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30
SEPTEMBER 2020
CMBA Office Closed
GA Meeting 8:00 am
Tools for Schools Meeting 10:00 Golf Recap 4:00 @ Anejos-WaitePark
* All Meetings are held at the CMBA Board Room unless otherwise noted.
FREE WEBSITE JOB POSTINGS CMBAonline.org Classified page is free for members with job postings or items for sale. Simply provide an existing job description or details about your item for sale. Let us know how long to run the post. Contact CMBA info@cmbaonline.org or call with questions 320.251.4382
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Falcon National Bank promotes five year employee, Paula Capes, to the role of Deposit Sales and Development Officer. Capes will be working with the bank’s five locations, coordinating some department sales efforts.
St. Cloud BerganKDV shareholder, Steve Wischmann, joins the technology solutions group. Wischmann will be refocusing his work on forensic and data services.
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Breakfast with Builders 7:00 @ Gilleland
Spike Club Meeting 12:00
Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 Casino Night: Due to COVID-19, the casino night will be postponed to 2021. Watch your email for upcoming details.
Where: Great River Bowl, Sartell Why: To STRIKE up some new conversations and network with fellow professionals in the building industry Who: All are invited! How Much: $19 before Sept 7th, $24 after Sept 7th (includes Pizza, Bowling and Shoe Rental) How: Go to https://cmba.wildapricot.org/event-3960822 to register or click HERE. You can also email Jessica@cmbaonline.org or call (320) 251-4382 to register. 7:00-??? Bowling Thank you to our Sponsor:
5:30 Social & Eat 6:30 Short Program
Covid rules: If people are seated at tables or bowling within their area they do not need to wear masks. Enter and
exi ng the building, using the restrooms or moving about your room, people will need to wear a mask. We ask that all guests use the hand sani zer right away upon entering the room/building. Barriers installed between pairs of lanes that will allow us to u lize all 8 private lanes in the room. You can see addi onal safety precau ons we are taking by visi ng the Safety page on our website: h ps://greatriverbowl.com/safety 3
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2019 Bowling with Builders Top Bowler: Nate Moeller, Paramount Construction
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CMBA 2020 Board of Directors
1st VP Nate Moeller
Nominations for the Board of Directors
Paramount Construction
2nd VP/Treas. Jack Brandes
Secretary Robin Gohman
Lumber One Avon
Liberty Bank MN
The CMBA will be seeking nominations for three builders and two associates to serve on the Board of Directors. The following Directors have terms that end in 2020: Ron Euteneuer, Great River Environmental Solutions; Jeremy Salzbrun, H & S
Associate VP Jeremy Salzbrun H&S Heating & A/C, Residential & Service LLC
Past President Ron Euteneuer
Jim Alvord Restore 24 LLC
Great Northern Environmental Solutions
Heating & A/C Residential & Service; Robin Gohman, Liberty Bank MN; Nate Moeller, Paramount Construction and David Werschay, Werschay Homes Inc.
Nominations are held in
October and elections in November. The term to serve on the Rachel Gruber
board is three years.
Dale Gruber Construction
John Muller SB Restoration Services
Marty Czech
Alex Mastellar
Premier Real Estate Services
Rinke-Noonan
Stuart Swenson
David Werschay
SUNCOM Development, Constr. Management
Werschay Homes Inc.
NAHB DIRECTORS 2020 The CMBA currently has a total of NINE active committees that YOU can get involved in. Please contact the CMBA office if you would like more information on how to get involved.
Jack Brandes, Lumber One Avon Nate Moeller, Paramount Construction Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs
BAM DIRECTORS 2020
Education
Membership
Tools for Schools
Special Events/Program
Golf Outing
Sporting Clay Shoot
Government Affairs
Tour of Homes
Home & Lifestyle Show
Steve Noble, Noble Custom Homes Tony Steinemann, ADS Designs David Werschay, Werschay Homes
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Building Permit Report
Jurisdiction
Jan-Jul 2015
Jan-Jul 2016
Jan-Jul 2017
Jan-Jul 2018
Jan-Jul 2019
Jan-Jul 2020
Jul-19
Jul-20
Cold Spring
8
7
11
20
8
10
2
2
Foley
1
4
6
4
6
2
5
1
St. Augusta
11
14
10
8
5
9
0
0
St. Cloud
66
49
71
51
45
70
5
15
St. Joseph
3
11
7
14
8
4
3
Sartell
31
39
35
39
33
20
5
Sauk Rapids
21
32
15
20
12
9
Waite Park
1
3
1
3
2
Rice
1
2
3
8
Rockville
6
10
3
Total
149
171
162
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Cold Spring
10
14
24
28
15
Foley
6
6
7
9
6
St. Augusta
13
21
16
14
14
St. Cloud
100
113
109
86
92
St. Joseph
7
18
12
19
11
0
Sartell
61
81
52
61
54
5
Sauk Rapids
33
45
29
31
28
3
1
Waite Park
2
7
2
5
13
3
0
0
Rice
2
3
8
10
22
11
17
4
2
Rockville
7
11
3
6
4
5
2
3
1
0
Total
241
319
262
269
259
172
132
147
28
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Building Permit Report comparing Jan.—July
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Five year building permit report Jan.—Dec.
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Remodelers Council Breakfast with Builders
Thursday, September 3, 2020 7:30 am | Gilleland Chevrolet—3019 W Division St. St. Cloud Learn all about Commercial Trucks and Vehicles. Special Financing and Tax Programs that can all be handled in house.
All Council Breakfasts are typically held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 am
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Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Remodelers Council Meeting dates: Nov 5, 2020 Jan 7, 2021 Mar 4, 2021 May 6, 2021
REMINDER: ALL CBC Meetings have been postponed until the start of 2021
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CMBA 34th Annual Golf Outing
Winning Team: Jonathan Brenny—Edina Reality, score 19 Under Par Pictured: Jonathan Brenny (Jonathan Brenny-Edina Reality) and Bryan Moshier (Infinity Homes, Inc.). Not pictured: Zachary Zillmer (The Insurance Shoppe) and Gavin Monger (Falcon National Bank)
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CMBA Golf Chair, Jamie Kuklok, Corporate Connection
Thank you to all our Sponsors: Rinke Noonan American Door Works BankVista Bayer Interiors Brandl Motors Brock White Central Minnesota Credit Union Finken Water Treatment, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Heartland Glass Kensington Bank Knife River Lumber One, Avon, Inc. The Builders Group Thermo-Tech Windows Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc Tradesman International
CMBA “Hit the Boat” to benefit Tools for Schools Past Gov. Director, Jane DeAustin Gov. Affairs Consultant: Steve Gottwalt CMBA Executive Director, Bonnie Moeller
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Steve Gottwalt, Government Affairs Consultant
CMBA Government Affairs Hosts Roundtable with Congressman Tom Emmer ‐ CMBA Government Affairs Commi ee held a special Roundtable Forum with 6th District Congressman Tom Emmer, August 21st. CMBA members asked Congressman Emmer to help engage the Trump administra on in addressing severe lumber shortages nega vely impac ng development and building. The group reviewed NAHB legisla ve priori es, discussed elec on year dynamics, and received a BAM update about state-level efforts to block proposed Residen al Energy Code and Residen al Electrical Code changes. Members also discussed concerns about poten al development and building-related tax and fee increases from local communi es experiencing drops in revenue due to COVID-19. CMBA Members Weigh‐in On Planned Sartell Zoning Changes ‐ More than a dozen local developers and builders par cipated in Sartell's Open House August 12th, where City officials shared a mul -color map of planned zoning changes, and listened to feedback from local developers and builders. Sartell is upda ng its current R-5 PUD loca ons to R-1, R-2, or R-3, and adding new RR (Rural Residen al) zoning. They are also combining B1 zones into B2. Some CMBA members expressed concerns about moving away from PUD flexibility as they try to develop land holdings in Sartell. Sartell’s new City Administrator, Anna Gruber, and City Planner, Sco Saehr, thanked CMBA for our involvement. To view a map of Sartell's planned zoning changes, visit www.SartellMN.com, Government, Departments, Planning & Community Development page. CMBA Joins Efforts to Prevent Nega ve MN Residen al Electrical Code Changes ‐ CMBA has worked with BAM and others to submit comments about the nega ve impacts of proposed changes to Minnesota’s Residen al Electrical Code being considered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Concerns center around six proposed changes: 1) GFCIs mandated for 250-volt receptacles, 2) GFCIs mandated for basement receptacles, 3) GFCIs mandated for outdoor A/C unit receptacles, 4) Surge protec on devices mandated, 5) master emergency power disconnects mandated, 6) mandated 3-foot separa on of receptacles from bath or shower units. CMBA encourages members to submit comments to DLI. CMBA Joins Efforts to Block Costly Minnesota Residen al Energy Code Changes ‐ In early August, an Administra ve Law Judge heard arguments for and against moving ahead with considering amendments to Minnesota's Residen al Energy Code that could add thousands of dollars per unit to housing costs. CMBA submi ed a le er asking that the judge find it "inappropriate" to proceed. CMBA joined BAM and others in a broad coali on opposing the changes, and we gave our members informa on to submit their own concerns. The judge will make a ruling and recommenda on to the DLI Commissioner about whether or not to consider the Energy Code changes in September. CMBA Surveying Area Communi es About Possible 2021 Fees/Taxes Increases ‐ CMBA is reaching-out to area communi es to determine whether or not they plan to increase development and building-related fees and taxes going into 2021. We know COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns have significantly impacted municipal revenues, and there is concern communi es will try to make-up some of the difference by raising fees and taxes on development and building at the very me when our industry is poised to lead the economic recovery. Watch for a summary report soon. CMBA Con nuing Efforts To Address Local Affordable Housing Needs ‐ CMBA is working with others to advance community discussions about how to sustainably address the growing need for affordable housing in our area. We know development and building-related fees and taxes add significantly to the total cost of homes, and we con nue seeking collabora on with area communi es to make housing more affordable. Contact: Steve Go walt, steve@cmbaonline.org, 952-923-5265.
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NAHB Defender of Housing Award Presentation
CMBA Government Affairs Committee members present 6th District Congressman Tom Emmer with the NAHB Defender of Housing Award. The award recognizes courageous federal legislators who have demonstrated strong support for housing and NAHB positions on key issues facing our industry. Rep. Emmer is also endorsed by NAHB for re-election. Pictured Above (L-R): Dale Gruber (Dale Gruber Construction), Bonnie Moeller (CMBA), Stuart Swenson (SUNCOM Development, Construction, Management), Congressman Tom Emmer, Steve Noble (Noble Custom Homes), Pete Cluever (Xcel Energy, Steve Gottwalt (CMBA GA Consultant)
On August 21, CMBA members met with Congressman Tom Emmer regarding the severe lumber shortage and how it is affecting their business.
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Strength in Numbers Renewals Thank you to the following member who have renewed their membership in August.
40-49 YEARS Ray’s Construction, Inc. ---------------------- 1976
30-39 YEARS Creative Design Construction, Inc. -------------- 1984 Dale Gruber Construction Inc.-------------------- 1984 Wollak Construction, Inc. -------------------------- 1984 Meemken Custom Homes, Inc. ------------------ 1990
25-29 YEARS Andersen Windows, Inc. --------------------------- 1991 Schimnich Construction Inc. ---------------------- 1993
20-24 YEARS Schlangen’s Custom Cabinets Inc. ------------- 1996 Great River Federal Credit Union --------------- 1997 StoneCrafters, Inc. ---------------------------------- 1997 Tom Kraemer, Inc. ---------------------------------- 1997 Design Electric, Inc.--------------------------------- 1998 Maleska Custom Builders, Inc. ------------------- 1998 Alpine Cabinetry, LLC ------------------------------ 1999
15-19 YEARS J. Dale Builders Inc --------------------------------- 2004 Premier Real Estate Services—Noel Johnson 2005 10-14 YEARS Energized Electric Corp. --------------------------- 2009 5-9 YEARS Greg’s Custom Drywall & Painting LLC -------- 2012 RE/MAX Results—Amy Legatt ------------------- 2014
New Member M&H Appliance Sales & Service Rep: Art Ashworth 125 29th Ave S. St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 251-9581 Appliances Member Changes: Main Contact Marvin Windows and Doors Jim McGannon 23125 Ethan Ct. N Forrest Lake, MN 55025 (952) 358-1480 jimmcgannon@marvin.com Minnesota Rusco Savanna Forster (952) 426-4121 savanna@minnestoarusco.com
No Longer Members: Barntiques Custom Wood & Designs Boundary Fence & Design, LLC Dynamic Homes, LLC Enercept Inc. Epsky Woodworking Inc. Linder Baker Adjusting, LLC Opatz Metals & Rolloffs Tim Janssen Masonry Inc. Trimmers, Inc.
2-4 YEARS Karl’s TV & Appliance, Inc. ------------------------ 2016
Welcome Back Royal Treatment Landscape LLC
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Top Shooter: Joe Opitz
Top Shooters (with a score of 348 of possible 400): Rinke Noonan Attorneys at Law Team Members: Nick Delaney, Alex Mastellar, Joe Opitz, Matt Galston (Rud)
Half-Way Clay Team: Beacon Building Products Team Members: Nick Amborn, Erick Wolden, Austin Wolden, Erick Girven 18
Top Female Shooter: Jill Bruno, CMHFH
“I Should Have Been Golfing” Team: Builders FirstSource Team 2 Team Members: Jay Paulson (HighPoint Homes), Burt Lorentz (HighPoint Homes), Mike Lennes (Lennes Bro, Electric), Stuart Swenson (SUNCOM Development, Construction, Management)
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What Have We Done for You Lately?
Tools For Schools
The CMBA Golf Outing raised $859 for the Tools For Schools fund.
A huge win for TFS when $1,007 was raised by passing the hat at the Aug 20th Sporting Clay Shoo. Mark Weimer, Technology Instructor from Apollo High School shot at the event and helped promote the TFS program. Also, Tony Steinemann from ADS Designs, and Chris Froelke from Retro Green pooled their money to match the $1,007 collected that day.
18 schools have applied for funding from CMBA, ranging from $5,500 to $500. Total requests came to $32,332. Our goal this year is to raise $35,000 for TFS! GO CMBA!
Golf The 34rd Annual CMBA Golf Outing was held on August 5th. The perfect weather gave 120 excited members the opportunity to golf at Wapicada Golf Course, win awesome prizes and be with fellow member. Congratulations to winning team Jonathan Brenny – Edina Realty with a score of 19 under par.
Fall Tour of Homes The CMBA Fall Tour of Homes will be September 18-20 and 25-27. There are 22 homes registered, by 16 builders. Last year there were 22 homes submitted by 15 builders. The NEW smart phone app, CMBA Tour (available through Play Store) will feature pictures of the homes, details and driving directions. Check out the new Fall Tour flip book on CMBAonline.org!
Building Permits Jan - June 2020 ended at 127 total permits for the 11 city area. Up from 104 Jan -June 2019. The month of June 2020, 33 permits were reported, compared to 34 June 2019. June 2020 housing starts are up 22% from June 2019.
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Sporting Clay The Sporting Clay shoot will be held Aug 20 at Wild Marsh Sporting Clays. We had 109 shooters who enjoyed 100 rounds for clay pigeons followed by a pig roast and awards. Congratulations to top team Rinke Noonan who scored 348 (348 out of 400! WOW!)
Membership Membership as of 6/30/20 is 366, down 7% from December 31. Retention rate 85.4% Membership as of 6/30/19 was 410. Retention rate 90.5%. June 2020 membership is down 11% from June 2019 Membership goal is 450!
BAM Recently attended the CMBA Golf Outing to network with the membership Has been meeting every two weeks with the local EO around the state via Zoom Recently sent out their legislative review. Recently created Covid Preparedness template for members
NAHB The NAHB International Builders Show will be held Feb 9 -11, 2021 Orlando Florida. Registration opens Sept 1. First time attendees can attend for $150. 9/1-9/30 $350, 10/1-12/11 $450, 12/12-2/6 $500, Onsite $600. Go to BuildersShow.com to register and book a room. NAHB is closely monitoring the rapid rise in lumber prices since mid-April and is moving to address supply chain disruptions and tariffs that are contributing to price violating in the marketplace.
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CMBA 2020 Fall Tour of Homes COVID-19 Safety Guidelines CMBA is looking forward to offering the Fall Tour of Homes again this year. With COVID-19, we have added safety precautions and social distancing measures. Our highest priority remains everyone’s health and well-being which means following the following guidelines when visiting the Tour homes. A maximum occupancy of 15 people per home at a time We encourage not bringing your children when touring the home All visitors are required to wear a mask Follow social distancing of 6’ apart Refrain from touching cabinets, doors, surfaces Builders will wear masks and sanitize high touch surfaces frequently Builders will be required to sign off that they have completed a COVID-19 safety preparedness plan mandated in the governor’s order CMBA is committed to the safety of the community, and we urge everyone to follow CDC, federal and state recommendations regarding COVID-19
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Sept 18-20 & 25-27 The Tour of Homes will feature 22 homes submitted by 16 builders. The CMBA Tour App (will be available through the Play Store) will feature pictures of the homes, details and driving directions.
Builder
Fall Tour
Development
House Address
City
Wollak Construction, Inc.
1
Eagle Ridge Estates 2
3080 12th Avenue North
Sartell
Infinity Homes, Inc.
2
Providence of Sartell 1st Addition
1009 Providence Lane
Sartell
Infinity Homes, Inc.
3
Providence of Sartell 2nd Addition
1804 11th Street North
Sartell
Werschay Homes, Inc.
4
1909 15th Street South
Sartell
Berscheid Builders, LLC
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Arbor Trails
2067 Sandstone Loop North
Sartell
Berscheid Builders, LLC
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Arbor Villa
1908 Sandstone Loop South
Sartell
Heritage Homes, Inc. of MN
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Autumn Ridge
1628 Providence Place NE
Sauk Rapids
Avalon Homes Inc.
8
309 Chinook Avenue
Avon
Creative Custom Builders
9
205 East Minnesota Street
St. Joseph
Woodland Homes Inc.
10
The Grove & Meadows
5714 Glenview Lane
St. Cloud
Woodland Homes Inc.
11
The Grove & Meadows
1615 Hurst Castle Road
St. Cloud
Bulow MN Inc
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Ayers Mill Pond
322 29th Avenue SE
St. Cloud
Bulow MN Inc
13
Ayers Mill Pond
417 30th Avenue SE
St. Cloud
DG Homes & Remodeling, Inc.
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Sunvilla Estates
2333 40th Avenue South
St. Cloud
Lumber One, Avon, Inc.
15
Stirling Waters
4185 30th Street South
St. Cloud
Lumber One, Avon, Inc.
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Stone Gate
4313 32nd Street South
St. Cloud
Mike Torborg Homes
17
3332 26th Avenue South
St. Cloud
Schnettler Benning Custom Builders LLC
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Quarry Woods
3432 Granite Way South
St. Cloud
Smart'n Construction LLC
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Oak Creek
115 2nd Street
Cold Spring
Noble Custom Homes
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22819 Topaz Street
St. Augusta
Werschay Homes, Inc.
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1841 Coyote Street
St. Augusta
Choice Homes
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13721 185th Circle
Elk River
River Place 2nd Addition
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