M A R C H2014 Rochester Area Builders, Inc.a publication of

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A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abbco Company + ABC Seamless of Rochester, Inc. + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + AgStar Home Mortgage Services + Alexander & Sons Builders + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + All-Star Basements + Alpha Video & Audio + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Amirco, LLC + Andersen Windows, Inc. + Anderson Construction + Appliance Village Company + Arcon Development, Inc. + Arrow Building Center + Associated Bank + Athelon Enterprises, LLC + B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Scott Berg Construction, LLC + Bessler Management + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + K.W. Billman, Inc. + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + The Boldt Company + Bouquet Builders, Inc. + Bowman's Door Solutions + Brandrup Builders + Brauer Roofing, Inc. + Braun Intertec Corporation + Brekke Fireplace Shoppe + Bricewood, LLC + Briese Iron Works, Inc. + Bright Ideas + Brinkman Builders, LLC + Brock White Company + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + C.O. Brown Agency + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Building Products, Inc. + Burdick Builders, Inc. + By Design Builders + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + Carpet-sPlus of Rochester + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Charter Communications/Media + Chladek Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets, Inc. + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Eyota + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Clarey's Safety Equipment + Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + Closet Organizers + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Construction Partnership + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Corban Homes, LLC + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Cornerstone Designs of Rochester, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions + Creative Hardwood Floors + Crescent Electric Supply Company + CRW architecture + design group, inc. + Culligan of Rochester & Kasson + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + DeCook Builders, LLC + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + Donlar Construction Company + DoubleTree by Hilton - Mayo Clinic Area + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + M.H. Dutton Construction, LLC + E&M Consulting, Inc. + Eastwood Bank + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + Edel Construction, LLC + Edge Homes & Construction, Inc. + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Electrical Solutions & Service + Elias Construction, LLC + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + Enventis + Excel Homes + The Excelsior Group, LLC + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + Ford Metro Glass, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Friedrich Construction, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards + Gift Book Plus + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Greenway Cooperative Service Company + Gregor Builders, Inc. + GulfEagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Habitat for Humanity - Winona/Fillmore County dba Habitat ReStore + Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) + W.L. Hall Company + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architecture + Heartman Insurance + Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + HG Electric, LLC + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes + Hirshfield's Decorating Center + Holt Title Guaranty Company, Inc. + The Home Depot + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + Howe Countertops + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom Cabinets + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Institute for Environmental Assessment + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Michael Jack, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kinzler Construction Services, Inc. + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + Kitchen Concepts + The Kitchen Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Kraus-Anderson Construction Company + Kreof-sky Building Supplies + Kruger Electric, Inc. + Kruse Lumber + KTTC/KXLT-TV + Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. + Kuntz Electric, Inc. + Kwik Trip, Inc. + L&L Cabinets + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Company + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + L e y e n d e c k e r Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Maplewood Homes, LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + M a v o Systems, Inc. + McGhie & Betts - a Division of WSB & Associates, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, Inc. + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Medcare P r o d - ucts, Inc. + Menards - South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + M i - chael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Mid American Financial Group + Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. + Midwest Walls, LLC + Miller & Sons Construction, Inc. + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Mosquito Squad of SE MN + Larry Newman Drywall + Nickelson Painting, Inc. + North Central States Regional Council + North Star Stone & Masonry + Northern Lights & Furnishings + Nuss Truck & Equipment + O'Connor Homes, Inc. + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + J.B. O'Meara Company + On Site Companies + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Overhead Door Co. of Olmsted County + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Oxi-Fresh Carpet Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Walt P a p p a s Construction + Paramark Corporation + Payne Company + PC Applica- tions Consultants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble

Creek/Western Walls + Pella Windows & Doors + Pendle Hansen Bagne Insurance + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. +

People's Energy Cooperative + G. Pestka Appraisals + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Pine Island Lumber +

Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + Powers Ventures + Prehn Building Sales,

Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + Price Financial

Services, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + PrimeLending +

Priority Claims Service + Pro Image Promotions & Apparel + ProBuild

Company, LLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding &

Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + R. Thomas Consulting, LLC + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Construction, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Reynolds Design and Construction + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. + Rochester Area Foundation + Rochester Asphalt,

Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester Concrete Products, LLC + Rochester International Event Center + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Sign Service, Inc. + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Rock Solid Retaining Walls + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Sherwin Williams Company + Shingobee Builders, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + SL Contracting + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Space Concepts, Inc. + Spahn & Rose Lumber Company + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville Economic Development Authority + StoneBridge Builders + Structural Design Group, Inc. + Struve's Paint and Decorating + Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Ims Contracting, LLC + Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials of Rochester, Inc. + TDS Metrocom + Thermo-Tech Windows + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Thrivent Financial - Rochester Group + Tile Superstore & More + TLC Surfaces + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + Townsquare Media Rochester + Tradesmen International, Inc. + Traditional Wood Builders + Tri Star Insulation + Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms + TSP Architects & Engineers + Turri Crane Service, Inc. + Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. + United Heating & Cooling + United Products/Allied Building Products Corp. + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechanical, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Van Haren ICF + Vector Windows + Veit Companies + Vennehjem Building Corporation + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + Vollara Global/DPS + WA Insurance + Waddell & Reed + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and

Grill + Women Communications, LLC + Woodruff Company + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Yaggy Colby Associates + Rick Yerhot Builder + Your Home Improvement Company + Zumbro Haven, LLC + Zumbrota Ford

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MORE SAVINGS FOR YOUR SUCCESS.

As the exclusive automotive manufacturer of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), we’re pleased to extend association members a private offer1 of up to $500 toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles. NAHB members who are business owners can now qualify for up to $1,000 and also add on incentives from the National Fleet Purchase Program2 and Business Choice3

to get the best value on vehicles that run your business. To get this offer, just visit your local dealer, choose an eligible GM vehicle, and present your NAHB proof of membership form. For private offer details, visit nahb.org/gm.

1Private offer amount varies by model. $500 offer for retail deliveries and up to $1,000 offer for fleet deliveries. Valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible 2013, 2014, and 2015 model- year vehicles. Customer must take delivery by 1/2/15. Not compatible with other private offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Compatible with many current incentives. Incentives are subject to change without notice. Excludes Buick Regal (2014); Chevrolet Corvette (2014), Sonic, Spark, SS, Volt; all Cadillac models. FAN number required. See dealer for complete details.2Offer eligible for non-CAP customers only through 12/31/14. See dealer for details.3To qualify, vehicle must be used in the day-to-day operation of the business and not solely for transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. For complete program requirements, including information regarding offers, vehicles, equipment, options, warranties, and ordering, consult your dealer or visit gmbusinesschoice.com. Take delivery by 9/30/14.©2014 General Motors. All rights reserved.

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A special offer formembers only.Register now and save 2% on your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable

purchases.** Plus, get free delivery on purchases of $500 or more.†

To register, visit LowesForPros.com/NAHB or call 877-435-2440.

*Offer is not automatic. See store for details.**Offer valid now through 12/31/2014. Cannot be combined with any other statement discount. To be eligible for the 2% discount, you must register your NAHB membership by 12/31/2014 and make a purchase with your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable by 12/31/2014. Allow one to two complete billing cycles for your registration to be processed and for your discount to appear on your billing statement. Offer and discount provided by Lowe’s, and not GE Capital Retail Bank. Excludes Lowe’s Business Account Card, Lowe’s Consumer Credit Card, Lowe’s Visa Accounts, Lowe’s Business Rewards from American Express Card and all Lowe’s Canada Credit projects. Offer not valid on purchases made prior to registering NAHB membership at LowesForPros.com. Call 877-435-2440 for questions about this program. All purchases subject to credit approval. †Standard delivery rules apply. ©2014 Lowe’s. LOWE’S, Gable Mansard Design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.

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Index NAHB Member Discounts ........................ 2News from the President ......................... 3From the EO’s Desk ................................. 4February Networking Night ...................... 5RAB Award Winners...............................6-7Association Scrapbook .........................8-9Association Scrapbook: Home Show........................................................... 10-13On the Job with Ryan ....................... 14-16Hey Matt, What’s up with that? ............. 17Remodel It Right News ..........................18Committee Updates ...............................19Rochester Permits ..................................20Byron/Pine Island Permits .....................21Real Estate Data ....................................21Membership Drive ..................................22Membership Information .......................23NAHB Member Discounts ......................24

Executive Director/Editor John Eischen

Production Ryan Kling-Punt

The Rochester Builders newsletter is the official publication of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. This newsletter is published and distributed monthly to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor RAB will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.

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News from The PresidentFebruary 19, 2014

“You’ll get out of it what you put into it!”

Think back in your life: did you ever have a parent, teacher, coach, or someone else say those words to you? Did it drive you crazy....that is, until you realized they were right? Well, the same holds true with your trade association, the Rochester Area Builders. We on the Board and Staff value every single member, and are so grateful to count you as a partner as we come together to build our community. If you want to “supercharge” the value that you and your business get from your

membership, and be part of something larger than yourself, though, get involved!

But....I have a business to run, things are picking up but I haven’t staffed up yet, I’m already busy: very true! Working with RAB on a project, committee, or task force, though, is a terrific way to get to know others in a task-oriented setting, while they get to know you- building your business by building relationships with other decision-makers! With over 30 active RAB and Council committees, there’s sure to be a group that works for you.

Have a untapped creative flair? Help plan a special event!

Like to build, and to talk about building? Consider helping out with a community service building project, taking a job shadow student, or being an RAB Ambassador!

Is public policy and politics your passion? Join the Government Affairs Committee!

Are you a strategic, long-term thinker? Why not look into serving on the Board of Directors, or as a Council Trustee?

No matter how you’d like to get engaged, regardless of whether or not it’s related to your day-to-day job duties or how much or little time you can share; we’d love to have you involved and we think you will love it, too. You won’t just get out of it what you put into it; you’ll probably get much more. None of us is as strong as all of us, so let’s join together to build our industry, build our businesses, and build a stronger community. Call or E-mail me, John Eischen, or anyone else at RAB to see a full listing of ways to get involved.

Have a great month!

Kevin Worden2014 RAB President

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From The Director’s DeskRAB by the NumbersDuring my 20 years in building material sales, I always wanted to know, “What’s my market share?” As loyal readers of our newsletter, you know that we post the permit numbers for Rochester (and Byron and Pine Island). But those are just numbers, so what’s the rest of the story? What’s our market share? Since Rochester is our largest market, we’ll focus on those numbers. Let’s start with Residential permits. 326 permits were pulled for single family homes in 2013*. Who built them? 88% of the single family homes built in Rochester in 2013 were built by members of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 49.7% of the Remodeling activity (including trade permits) was done by members of RAB. What about commercial construction? Our members pulled permits for over 68% of the commercial projects built in 2013. This again includes trade permits. But let’s go a little deeper, shall we? Permits pulled by the Mayo Clinic made up 35% of the total. Stay with me, here’s where it gets good. RAB members completed the work on more than 92% of those permits. When we include members of our subsidiary, The Builders Exchange of Rochester, that number goes to over 98%.

I think these numbers are very exciting, especially in light of DMC. New homes for new citizens, additions and renovations for existing homes, and buildings for new businesses and new Mayo ventures all mean success for you, our members. Of course, there will be challenges along the way: Code changes and new regulations, November elections (both state and local), material prices, and lot availability, to name a few. I firmly believe that, while you work to build our communities, the work we do on your behalf will help insure your future success. Here’s to a successful 2014 and beyond. Let the good times roll!

RAB Executive Director

*all permit data can be found here:

http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/bldgsafety/reports/building/2013index.asp

January General Membership MeetingThank you to Home Federal for sponsoring desert (mmm Bunny’s cake) at the January General Membership Meeting. They were represented by Al Mannino.

New member in attendance at the meeting was: Craig Richardt, Western Walls. Welcome to RAB!

GIVE AWAY’SJeff Springer, On Site Companies won the free dinner at The Loop compliments of Barb Flicker and the Post-Bulletin. Enjoy your dinner, Jeff!

2013 Membership DriveThis winner of the drawing for $500 grand prize for our membership drive was David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects. David sponsored 20% of our new members in 2013, so his odds were pretty good. Thank you, David, for your stellar recruitment efforts.

Thank You!

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President Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for HumanityVice President John Eckerman, The Boldt Company

Secretary Lindsey Rippentrop, Olmsted National Bank

Treasurer Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank

Past President Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.

Directors Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.

Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Bruce Laufenburger, First General Services of SE MN Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC Brian Shehan, Weis Builders, Inc.

Builders Exchange Council Representatives

J.J. Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Chair Jake Schleusner, Merit Contracting, Inc., Vice Chair Tony Wintheiser, Hentges Glass, Past Chair

Commercial Builders Council Chris Terry, Knutson Construction Services, Chair Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Vice Chair

Development Council Chair John Sipple, Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC

Remodelers Council Chair Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC

National Life Directors Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.

National Directors Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. Mike Coats, MEC Construction, Inc. David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc., Rep. Rory Lenton, Minnesota Energy Resources Corp.

State Directors Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, Schoeppner, Inc., Rep. Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes David Pederson, Wendland Utz Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc.

Executive Director John Eischen

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Staff Audra Bolduan

ABolduan@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees

Matt Limoges MatthewL@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building, Marketing

Sharill Mueller SMueller@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Home Show, Showcase Committee

Rebekah Nielsen RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Ambassadors, Education, Membership,

Program, Spike Club, Remodelers Council -Executive-Home Tour-

Ryan Kling-Punt RPunt@RochesterAreaBuilders.com Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, Directory, Newsletter, E-News Update

Join us at the FebruaryNetworking Night

Tuesday, February 25th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

at Kreofsky Building Supplies3731 Enterprise Dr SW

Hours: 5pm - 7pm

KBS is a family owned business in Plainview, MN that has been in South East Minnesota for 4 generations. KBS started as a construction company building agricultural buildings that has since grown into commercial building, full retail lumber and hardware sales, farm equipment products and repair, overhead door instillation and repair, and flooring.

Four generations of construction in southeastern Minnesota speaks to the Kreofsky commitment of providing quality products and services and building solid customer relationships. Henry Kreofsky began his construction career in the 1920s. He was well known for constructing the hip roofed barns we still see dotting the countryside today.

Now, KBS provides a full range of construction services and products to a multi-county customer base. In recent years, a Rochester branch was added. Quickly outgrowing this location, KBS Rochester doubled in size when it relocated into its current site at 3731 Enterprise Drive SW in the winter of 2013.

Clearly, the fourth generation of Kreofsky’s are carrying on the family tradition that their great grandfather, Henry Kreofsky, began nearly a century ago.

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Jennifer MaassKitchen Concepts

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About the Denny Hanson Memorial Award

In 2012, we lost a dear friend, a valued RAB member, and a tireless community leader. Denny Hanson was all this, and much more. In recognition of Denny’s unique contributions to RAB, and to the community as a whole, the RAB Board has created the Denny Hanson Memorial Award. This award gives special recognition to an individual or group that has shown an outstanding commitment to the promotion and growth of southeast Minnesota, with particular attention to the construction industry. Just as Denny was unique and special, so shall be the award given in his name. RAB has never given an award that does not require that the recipient be a member of Rochester Area Builders, until this award was created.

The criteria for the Denny Hanson Memorial Award are as follows: The recipient shall be an involved member of the community The recipient shall be a proponent & advocate for the construction industry, and The recipient shall have made a significant impact on the construction industry

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Our RAB Award Winners are Indiv iduals and Companies that have gone above and beyond in 2013 to serve the association and the building industry at large. We truly have great members, and we can’t thank you enough

for all you do.

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Association Scrapbook

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January General Membership Meeting

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35 thAnnualAssociation Scrapbook

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35th Annual Home Show

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35th Annual Home Show

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WHEN I STEP INTO THE WEIS BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION TRA ILER ON THE S ITE OF HOMEWOOD SUITES, I’M IMMEDIATELY GREETED BY A WALL OF IMAGES: floor plans, elevations, and even a final rendering of the finished project. Clearly these guys like to be able to see what they’re working towards. And it’s one thing to see a building of this scale laid out on a piece of paper, in abstract lines and measurements. It’s quite another to peer out through the window and see it taking shape quite literally before my eyes. As we exit the trailer, Brian Sheehan, the Senior Project Engineer who has graciously offered his time to walk me through the project, quickly directs my attention to the 4th floor, where a pre-engineered wall panel is being lifted into place by crane. Just like that, another 20’ section of wall is in place.

You’d be forgiven for thinking this project might have a tie-in with The Lego Movie. From precast concrete to pre-engineered wall panels, at times the hotel seems to snap together as easily and efficiently as those famous building blocks we all loved as kids. Brian says that you could almost call this a pre-manufactured hotel. But taking such a big picture view of things doesn’t acknowledge the incredible amount of planning that went into the building before the first shovel of dirt was even moved, or the furious work going on now to assemble all the pieces and to keep pace with the construction schedule. Brian gives a lot of credit to the structural engineer, who put together a detailed plan showing where each wall panel would go, where and when the load bearing shear walls need to be placed, and how the floor panels would fit together so there would be minimal waste o f t ime and materials. Calculations of load distribution are so precise that they even delineate the exact size and number of bolts required to hold the shear walls in place.

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The floor panels I mentioned that were so expertly laid out are something new, a flooring material called Structo-Crete. This gypsum based structural concrete panel is used as the base for the flooring from the 3rd floor on up. If you’re picturing a sheet of cement backer board, you’re on the just about the right wavelength, but as Brian says, they’re pretty similar, but also very different. Imagine one of those backer boards has gone to college and gotten a degree, and also taken the time to become an Olympic level athlete.

These Structo-Crete panels have been engineered to provide a host of benefits, including structural stability, fire resistance, and sound dampening, all in a lightweight, easy to install package. They’re mold resistant, and they don’t shrink, expand, or warp no matter what conditions they’re exposed to. Lightweight, however, is a relative term when dealing with building materials. Each of these panels weighs in at 150 lbs, and while the overall load is low when spread out over the entire 4’ x 8’ panel, they still have to be set in place by hand. But the Weis crew works smarter AND harder, so rest assured they can handle this. Brian described a typical installation at this

project, where a bundle of panels is lifted into place by the crane, and the work crew pulls a panel at a time from the bundle and installs it, building the floor out in front of them as the go. The crane operator follows along with them, keeping the next panel close at hand at all times.

Of course planning is a critical step in a project of this scale, but, as I’ve said, all of the planning in the world can’t account for a Minnesota winter in full force, so new challenges are presenting themselves all the time. Think about Ginger Rogers, who had to do everything that Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels. That’s the task of a construction worker in winter, when everything is, if you’re lucky, only a little bit harder. And Brian is already dealing with the challenge of a tight jobsite, with this project being eased into a lot adjacent to the Courtyard Marriott. All the surrounding lots are already developed, meaning there’s very little room for storage of materials. That means they’re depending on just in time deliveries, getting materials delivered as they’re needed and installing them immediately. Getting a delivery “just in time” can be a bit tricky when you’re hit with a snowstorm that clogs up roadways, as we were just a day before my site visit. This leads to a look at the Critical Path for the project.

The Critical Path is a list of all the tasks that need to be done first, second, third, and so on, to stay on schedule. Certain things need to be done first, like the precast concrete, the wall panels, and the flooring. Other tasks take a back seat until it’s their turn to become critical. But on some days, like the day I visited, the Critical Path is suddenly covered by several inches of snow. So Weis does what they must to stay on the

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Other RAB members who worked on this project include:

• American Fence Company of MN, LLC

• Braun Intertec Corporation• Carpet One• Chosen Valley Testing, Inc.• Custom Retaining Walls &

Landscaping, Inc.• Expert Insulation, Inc.• Ford Metro Glass, Inc.• Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized

FireSide Dealer)

• W.L. Hall Company• Hunt Electric Corporation• Legends Concrete, Inc.• Palmer Soderberg, Inc.• Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC• SL Contracting• Summit Fire Protection Company• Superior Mechanical• Yaggy Colby Associates

path, bringing in a couple of laborers to clear snow from the exposed deck o f t h e 4 t h f l o o r with shovels and wheelbarrows. They don’t let the weather stop them, but Brian acknowledges that construction costs through the winter can run as much as 1.5 times higher

than normal. Some work that might normally have been done by now, such as a stair tower that currently stops at the 4th floor, waits for warmer weather and more optimal construction conditions. Other tasks can’t wait, like pouring the concrete on the 3rd floor. So they brought in four construction heaters, each rated at a million BTU, to heat the second floor air space, providing a warm surface for the 3rd floor concrete to be poured on. If they hadn’t done this, the concrete would cool too quickly, or be “shocked” as Brian says, and would fragment before it had time to cure.

Still, despite the challenges, Brian and his crew are well on their way to adding another great lodging solution to Rochester. Across the street from St. Mary’s, tucked in next to the Courtyard Marriott, the new Homewood Suites by Hilton will provide a convenient extended stay option for visitors to Rochester and the Mayo Medical Machine. It will feature retail space on the ground floor, parking on the ground floor and second floor, and 4 floors of extended stay suites. For more information on Homewood Suites, visit http://www.homewoodrochester.com, and to learn more about Weis Builders, Inc., you can check out their website at http://www.weisbuilders.com.

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This edition of HMWUWT brings some good news, and some troublesome news. First the good news. Our Home Show is DONE, and we had a great show. Thank you to all those volunteers who were at the RAB booth, and to those who signed up to help in other ways. We could not have pulled off the show without you. So thank you. Now, to some updates….

Hey Matt, it seems like every day I hear a new acronym refering to the Mayo legislation. What’s up with that?

DMCC, DMC, EDA …. I understand that this DMC stuff can get quite confusing, so I thought I would spend a couple minutes trying to explain it the best I can. I will start by defining all of those abbreviations.

DMC = Destination Medical Center. The DMC is what Mayo has hopes to create. This is the goal of the city of Rochester, State of Minnesota, and the Mayo Clinic. Mayo is expected to inject BILLIONS of dollars into this city to create this center. To do so, the State and City agreed to provide a significant amount of money (hundreds of millions of dollars) to go towards infrastructure development to support this rapid expansion of Mayo Clinic.

DMCC = Destination Medical Center Corporation. This is the corporation that is going to be in charge of making decisions with the DMC public funds. This is made up of a group of individuals from not only Rochester, but around the State as well. The DMCC has to send their plans for the DMC to the CITY COUNCIL for approval. But the DMCC doesn’t create the plan for the DMC, they simply approve it and critique it.

EDA = Economic Development Agency. The EDA is a PRIVATE economic development corporation made up of individuals from Mayo Clinic, Rochester and individuals from across the State. The EDA is charged with developing the plan for the DMC, then submitting it to the DMCC and working with them to put together a final plan, to submit it to the City Council. WHEW!! That was a lot!

Ok, cool, so what’s new with DMC?

The EDA proposed a budget for this year of over $8 million. The DMCC approved the budget and sent it to the City Council. Now, why would they have to send it to the City Council? Because the City HAS TO PAY FOR IT. That’s right the City has to figure out how to finance the EDA. While the DMC legislation provides the city some funding tools, this year’s budget of over $8 million will have to be internally financed by the city and paid back in some way. Word on the street is that they will borrow the money from the flood prevention fund and pay it back in full after raising the sales tax another ¼ of a cent.

I heard there was a Fire Sprinkler ruling, and we lost, so what’s next?

Fire Sprinklers :( … The administrative law judge issued his report about the proposed fire sprinkler mandate in single family homes of over 4,500 sq ft. The report is not favorable. In fact he ruled the mandate should be included in the next code. Where do we go from here?

The fight is not over yet. Now we start a campaign to try to convince our legislators why this mandate is detrimental to the economy. We have twice passed a bill through the House and Senate prohibiting this mandate, but the governor has vetoed it both times. We will be trying again, but if we don’t receive any sort of legislative relief from this mandate, look for this to be in the code around August/September.

Once again, if you have any questions, ideas, or anything at all you want to talk to me about, give me a call at 507-282-7698, or email me at MatthewL@RochesterAreaBuilders.com!

Matt

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March Meeting

Hosting a Remodelers Council Showroom Visit is a great way to share the newest products &

services that you provide with your fellow remodeling professionals. Would you like to host one in 2014? The first half of the year

is booked, but we still have openings in August, September, October, and November.

To reserve your month, contact Rebekah at RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com!

Our Studs, Struts & Stilettos display at the Home Show got a lot of attention, and we’re anticipating a great turnout at the event!

It’s not too late to sponsor!

Studs, Struts & Stilettos is coming to the DoubleTree by Hilton on April 24, 2014! To sponsor, contact Rebekah at the office at 507.282.7698, or RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com.

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Tuesday, March 18, 11:30 AMGulfEagle Supply

4519 Hwy 63 North

Program: Showroom Visit

In March we’ll be visiting the showroom of one of our newer members, GulfEagle Supply.

We’ll meet for food, networking, and tour of their facilities.

Don’t forget to RSVP! Please respond by 10:00 am on Monday, March 17th.

You can contact the office by phone at 507-282-7698, or email Rebekah at RNielsen@RochesterAreaBuilders.com.

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Committee UpdatesRAB GOLF OUTING COMMITTEECHAIRPERSON: Lindsey Rippentrop, Olmsted National Bank

It’s time to mark your calendar for the RAB Golf Outing! It has been scheduled for Thursday, June 5th. We will again have an 18 hole, 11 a.m. shotgun on Willow Creek limited to the first 144 golfers. We will have lunch on the course for all golfers and hors d’ourves at the 19th hole along with the awards ceremony. Watch for more information.

SHOWCASE COMMITTEECHAIRPERSON: Brandon Vagt, XRG Concepts

The committee has set the dates for the Spring Showcase of Homes (yes, there will be a Spring). It will be held April 5th – 6th and April 12th – 13th. The final deadline for entry is March 14, 2014. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to Showcase your home to 1,000’s of potential buyers!

2014 BUILDERS HOME SHOW COMMITTEECHAIRPERSON: Jeff Kalmes, Hiller’s Flooring America

The committee would like to thank all the many members who helped to make the 2014 Builders Home Show such a success. So many of you provided support by sponsoring events, creating great booths, presenting interesting seminars, donating a needed item, or just giving moral support. We couldn’t have done it without you - THANKS!

2014 Builders Home Show CommitteeJeff Kalmes, Hiller’s Flooring America - ChairJennifer Maass, Kitchen Concepts – Vice Chair

Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.Joe Donadio, North Star Stone & MasonryBarb Flicker, Post-Bulletin Company, LLCChuck Payette, Gift Book PlusMatt Hanson, Great River Overhead DoorClaire Lochmondy, KTTC/KXLT-TVSam Peyton, King’s FlooringLori Reiland, Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc.Kyle Sprout, HiMec at HomeKevin Sternberg, Countryside Builders, LLCTom Walsky, Habitat ReStore

And a special thanks to Bruce Meadows, Kane & Johnson Architects for designing all of the playhouses for this year’s garden area.

Committee ChairpersonsAMBASSADORSGreg Hird, First Alliance Credit UnionAWARDSTBABUILDING MAINTENANCETJ Schutz, Advanced Building Center, Inc.BUILDING SAFETY ADVISORYMickey Elias, Elias Construction, LLCCOMMUNITY RELATIONSTony Kunz, Hiller’s Flooring AmericaDISPUTE RESOLUTIONJohn Kuntz, Kuntz Electric, Inc.EDUCATIONJerrie Hayes, Wendland UtzEXECUTIVEKevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for HumanityFASHION SHOWKaren Blissenbach, Design Studio BFINANCECarla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings BankGOLF OUTINGLindsey Rippentrop, Olmsted National BankGOVERNMENT AFFAIRSJohn Eckerman, The Boldt CompanyGREEN BUILDINGKelly O’Marro, XRG Concepts, LLCHOME SHOW – 2013Jeff Kalmes, Hillers Flooring AmericaMARKETINGRob Easthouse, Electrical Solutions & ServiceMEMBERSHIP & RETENTIONDan Bochman, Kruse LumberNOMINATINGKerk Johnson, Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC PERSONNELKevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for HumanityPROGRAMDan Plizga, Weis Builders, Inc.PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORYJeff Broberg, McGhie & Betts - a Division of WSB & Associates, Inc.SHOWCASE OF HOMESBrandon Vagt, XRG Concepts, LLCSPIKE CLUBJay Burke, Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc.SPORTING CLAYSJames Coyle, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc.

CouncilsBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEJJ Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction CompanyCBC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChris Terry, Knutson Construction ServicesDEVELOPMENT COUNCILJohn Sipple, Rochester Area Appraisals, LLCREMODELERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEESam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLCREMODELERS TOURKaren Blissenbach, Design Studio B

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2014 VALUATION 2013 VALUATION

New Residential Single Family Dwelling 11 2,861,569 19 4,537,621

Townhome Dwelling 0 0 0 0

Two-Family Houses 0 0 0 0

Multi-Family Bldgs 0 0 0 0

Manufactured Home 0 0 0 0 Existing Residential Deck Addition 1 3,240 0 0

Room Addition 0 0 0 0

Porch Additions 0 0 0 0

Other Additions 1 574 0 0

Basement Finish 31 528,595 31 400,965

Alterations 28 59,372 30 292,588

Multi-Family Addition 0 0 0 0

Multi-Family Alterations 2 301,000 5 60,583 New Commercial Assembly (Church) 0 0 0 0

Assembly (General) 0 0 0 0

Assembly (Restaurant/Bar) 0 0 0 0

Business 0 0 0 0

Education 0 0 0 0

Factory/Industrial 0 0 0 0

Institution 0 0 0 0

Mercantile 1 43,000 1 60,000

Miscelaneous 0 0 0 0

Utility (General) 0 0 0 0

Residential (Care/Assisted Living) 0 0 0 0

Storage (General) 0 0 0 0

Storage (Warehouse) 1 32,200 0 0 Existing CommercialAddition 0 0 0 0

Alterations 19 3,740,951 20 1,875,606

Structural Shell 0 0 0 0

“White Box” 0 0 0 0

Interior Demolition Only 2 65,250 0 0

Other Phased Permits 0 0 0 0

Other ConstructionBusiness Signs 10 43,590 10 130,300

Advertising Sign 0 0 0 0

Footings & Foundations 0 0 1 142,000

Demolition 0 12

Rochester Building Permits January 2014

January 33 39 27 20 3 13 3 6 19 11

February 31 31 19 13 1 8 8 20 15

March 59 37 30 29 16 27 24 32 29

April 58 58 44 27 29 25 19 29 39

May 77 69 50 30 33 20 14 22 27

June 81 59 43 36 36 12 26 32 33

July 58 36 60 23 21 23 8 39 39

August 69 36 43 28 26 15 18 38 21

September 65 31 33 28 33 10 19 22 23

October 71 49 34 19 31 14 16 23 34

November 40 38 23 26 30 21 20 22 26

December 60 23 11 16 15 12 16 14 22

TOTAL 702 506 417 302 274 200 191 299 326 11

Single Family Homes

Year To Date Statistics 2014 2013 NO. VALUATION NO. VALUATION

Building Permits Issued to Date 109 7,679,341 137 7,525,663

Single Family Dwelling 11 2,861,569 19 4,537,621

Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 0 0 0 0 0

Trade Permits Issued to Date 451 1,766,909 528 3,065,245

Electrical 136 536,852 156 1,760,651

Electrical (Temp. Service) 3 300 17 2,200

Mechanical 143 522,246 136 625,837

Gas Piping 17 7,350 39 38,815

Fireplace 28 75,265 26 64,592

Hydronic System 15 193,400 15 60,100

Plumbing 109 451,496 139 513,050

Total Permits YTD 560 9,446,250 665 10,590,908

Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/bldgsafety/reports/building/index.asp

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

*total may differ as permits may have been voided.

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Rochester Real EstateMonthly Housing DataDecember 2013

Monthly Housing Data Dec. 2013 Dec. 2012 % Change

New Listings 73 66 -10.6%Active Listings Year to Date

2,994 3,026 -1.1%

Pending Listing 100 109 -8.3%Sold Listings 139 120 15.8%Sold Listings Year to Date

2,064 1,928 7.1%

Median Sales Price (SOLD)

164,900 155,500 3.0%

SOLD Days on Market (DOM)

80 102 -21.57%

Avg. Year to Date (DOM)

80 103 -22.33%

Information and downloads available at South East Minnesota Association of REALTORS’

Website: http://semnrealtors.org/general/stats_market-trends.html

Information Provided By:

JANUARY 2014

New Residential NUMBER VALUATION

Single Family Detached 3 1,026,900

Existing Residential

Basement Finish 1 15,000

ByronBuilding Permits

JANUARY 2014

Existing Residential NUMBER VALUATION

Heating 2 10,000

Reroof 1 4,300

Basement Finish 1 5,000

Pine IslandBuilding Permits

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2013 WRAP-UP:Thank you to all of the new members we welcomed in 2013, along with their sponsors. We had a total of 39 new members join this past year, which is the highest number we’ve had since 2008. To celebrate we are planning a fun event for all of our 2013 new members and their sponsors sometime this spring. Invitations will be sent out in early March.

CONGRATULATIONS to David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc., for winning the $500 year end drawing at the January General Membership Meeting!

Membership DRIVE

2014 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLLWe kicked off the 2014 Membership Drive with a dice game at the January General Membership Meeting, complete with a final round using giant dice! The finalists were Missy Hale and Remi Stone, with Missy emerging as the winner and winning 8 scratch off tickets for her table. Congratulations to Missy and anyone lucky enough to be sitting with her!

Throughout 2014 we will continue to give a $10 Gift Card to those who sponsor a new member throughout the year, and will celebrate with a year end party for all new members and their sponsors. Our sponsors so far for 2014 are Jean DeWitz, Dayna Nosan, and Mary Seehusen.

We’ve got more fun planned for this Membership Drive, so keep your eye out for more to come as we Let the Good Times Roll!

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NONE

MEMBERSHIPS PENDING:NONE

The firms listed below have applied for membership in the Rochester Area Builders. Any member who objects to admission of any applicant shall notify the RAB Board of Directors in writing of the objection before

the next Board of Directors meeting

MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 452RETENTION RATE: 93.2%

As of 2/28/14

WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN FEBRUARY:

Membership InformationMembership Renewals as of 1/31/14

One Year

Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. 2013Two to Four Years

Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC 2012Valor Mechanical, Inc. 2012AgStar Home Mortgage Services 2011Schmidt Goodman Office Products 2011Kitchens Plus 2010

Five to Nine Years

Cachiaras Building & Remodeling 2008Pebble Creek/Western Walls 2008Tri Star Insulation 2008Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. 2007Summit Fire Protection Company 2007Thiemann Construction, Inc. 2005Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC 2005

Ten to 19 Years

JP’s Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc.

2004

Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. 2004Turri Crane Service, Inc. 2004Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. 2003Seavey Builders, Inc. 2003markit 2001Associated Bank 2000Think Mutual Bank 2000Brauer Roofing, Inc. 1999Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. 1999Michael’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. 1999Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC 1999Foster Construction, Inc. 1995Friedrich Construction, Inc. 1995

20 to 24 Years

Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. 1992Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC 1991Charter Communications/Media 1990Pine Island Lumber 1990

25 Years & More

C u s t o m R e t a i n i n g W a l l s & Landscaping, Inc.

1988

RE/MAX of Rochester 1988Tonna Mechanical, Inc. 1988Edel Construction, LLC 1987Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. 1987Bob’s Construction, Inc. 1986Brekke Fireplace Shoppe 1986Ford Metro Glass, Inc. 1985Bigelow Homes 1984Curtin Drywall, Inc. 1983Paramark Corporation 1980Weis Builders, Inc. 1957

NEW APPLICANTS:

DURA-OAK KITCHEN MAKEOVERS5265 Timberidge Ct SERochester, MN 55904Phone: 507-252-1184Contact: Ed FeederAssociate Member

Kitchen Cabinet RefacingSponsored by:

Mary Seehusen, Edina Realty Home Services

S&S OVERHEAD DOOR, INC.31443 760th AvenueRacine, MN 55967

Phone: 507-273-1522Contact: Don StierAssociate Member

Garage DoorsSponsored by:None Listed

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