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8:00 Welcome

8:02 Approve Agenda

8:04 Guest Presenters: Housing First Minnesota (Nick Erickson & Mark Foster)                                              Results of The 2024 Election: National and Minnesota
A historic election has significantly changed the political landscape nationally. Here in
 Minnesota, we have the first split majority in the House of Representatives since 1979.
 Most of these results bode well for businesses, including builders and contractors. Find out
 more from our colleagues at Housing First Minnesota and CMBA Government Affairs
 Consultant, Steve Gottwalt, about how the election results will impact housing policy and
 regulations.

8:30 MN Regulatory Update:  (Nick Erickson and Mark Foster) –  Updates on the State
          Building Code, Lead Paint rules, Energy Code, legislative priorities for 2025, lawsuit
          challenging permit fees, and more.

8:40 Local Government Affairs:  (Steve Gottwalt, CMBA Government affairs) – Local elections
 have led to new mayors in three area communities, and new city council members
 throughout the area. Find out who is now in charge as our communities take-on housing
 supply as a major priority.

8:55 CMBA Members:  Open forum for members to bring-up regulatory challenges/concerns.

9:00 Adjourn.