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Government Affairs Meeting 3.17.26

Government Affairs Meeting 3.17.26

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (CDT)

Description

Agenda 

8:00 Welcome (Chair, David Werschay - Werschay Homes)

8:02 Approve Agenda

8:04 State and Local Government Affairs Briefs (Nick Erickson, Mark Foster HFM; Steve Gottwalt, CMBA)

8:15 Area Mayors & CMBA: Quarterly Roundtable (Mayors invited: St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Waite Park, St. Joseph, St. Augusta) Our continuing periodic discussion with area mayors re: Development and Building Issues. 

Mayors will each offer a few opting comments about what is going on in their respective communities in the area of housing, development, building-related infrastructure, and related regulations and fees. We'll also get their thoughts on housing and development-related legislative priorities as the 2026 Legislative Session proceeds.

Open dialogue - Mayors and CMBA members discuss barriers and opportunities to meeting local development and housing needs. Share your thoughts and concerns.

8:55 Other Issues? Your opportunity to raise any regulatory issue or concern.

9:00 Adjourn

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 21, 8:00-9:00 a.m., at Liberty Bank and via Zoom. Greater St. Cloud Economic Development (Cathy Mehelich and NeTia Bauman) 

MARK YOUR CALEDAR: Housing Day at The Capitol, Thursday April 30 (FREE transportation to/from)

Check-out Government Affairs News - Central Minnesota Builders Association 

Liberty Bank Minnesota
2842 2nd Street South
St. Cloud, MN 56301 United States

Join us at Liberty Bank Minnesota, (Doors will Open at 7:45) or via Zoom:

Zoom Meeting Option:

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Meeting ID: 841 6841 2782
Passcode: 614374

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Event Contact
Steve Gottwalt
(952) 923-5265
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (CDT)
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