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Transportation Policy and Finance

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Transportation Policy and Finance

4/11/2016
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Discussion and overview on several MNDOT Bridge projects including the St Croix River Crossing Bridge, Hwy 43 Winona Bridge, Highway 53 relocation and bridge, and Edina Highway 169 Nine Mile Creek proposed bridge.

Overview of each project: location, cost, initial construction schedule time period and what is current projection for completion, and type of project contract (i.e. design build, low bid etc.)

Bidding and selection of contractor process and criteria used to select a contractor for a project and determining who is qualified to bid for projects on the "short list" and how contractors applying for projects are scored/ranked for project selection

How MNDOT selects type of construction process contract for project (i.e. design build, low bid, cost plus, Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC), etc. and what the benefits of each type of contract method are.

How MNDOT "Best Value" procurement process affects project selection and costs

Process to select a design for a bridge and what process was used for these projects including public participation in design selection process
Issues/delays/cost overruns which have arisen on these projects under construction and why and what additional time and cost is needed to address issues to complete the project over initial timetable. Is there any Correlation between contract type and schedule delays or cost overruns.
Attachments:
2016 transportation 04 11 16 hwy 169 bid score sheets.pdf (4/12/2016)
2016 04 11 16 MNDOT House Transportation Bridges and Alt Delivery Apr 11.pdf (4/12/2016)

Transportation Policy and Finance

4/6/2016
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Pending referral from floor: HF3325 (Hamilton) Autonomous vehicles task force and demonstration project to serve mobility needs of people with disabilities established, support for task force provided, terms defined, and money appropriated.

Pending referral from Veterans Division: HF2624 (Newton) Military personnel on active duty outside Minnesota retaking of failed road test before termination of practice period allowed.

Pending referral from Mining and Outdoor Recreation: HF3339 (Ecklund) Lifetime game and fish license information placement on a driver's license or Minnesota identification card authorized. ADDED TO AGENDA

The following two bills have been added from Monday April 4th agenda:
HF3723 (Drazkowski) temporary use of right-of-way permit requirements modified -this bill was heard and laid over for further discussion today
HF1780 (Bernardy) Transportation commissioner required to develop a performance, stewardship, and sustainability plan for the trunk highway system
Bills Added:
HF3652 (Backer) - Trunk Highway 28 segment designated as Staff Sergeant Kevin Witte Memorial Highway.
HF0963 (Kiel) - Railroad crossing rights-of-way by utilities requirements established, and money appropriated.
HF3698 (Hornstein) - Rail transportation governed; rail inspection requirements amended; railroads transporting oil, ethanol, and other hazardous substances requirements established; and technical changes made.
HF2690 (Kelly) - Ignition interlock required for repeat offenders in order to reinstate driving privileges, and ignition interlock program limited to alcohol related offenses.
HF3723 (Drazkowski) - Temporary use of rights-of-way permit requirements modified.
HF1780 (Bernardy) - Transportation commissioner required to develop a performance, stewardship, and sustainability plan for the trunk highway system; and performance reports, assessment of the department's organizational structure, and achievement of performance targets required.
Attachments:
H1780A3.pdf (4/5/2016)
H1780A4.pdf (4/5/2016)
H3698DE3.pdf (4/5/2016)
H3698DE4.pdf (4/5/2016)
H3325A1_1.pdf (4/5/2016)
H3723A2.pdf (4/5/2016)
HF3339-0 Completed FN.pdf (4/5/2016)
HF3652-0 Completed FN.pdf (4/5/2016)
HF2624-0 Completed FN.pdf (4/5/2016)
HF2690-1E Completed FN.pdf (4/6/2016)
HF963 Genessee Wyoming rail letter.pdf (4/6/2016)
HF963 Omega Rail Mgmt response to HF 963-20160405.pdf (4/6/2016)
HF1780 fiscal note.pdf (4/6/2016)

Transportation Policy and Finance

4/4/2016
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Tentative agenda.
Additional bills may be added

Note: HF2690 (Kelly) DWI Ignition interlock bill has been removed from agenda for this hearing but will be rescheduled for Wed. April 6th
In its place we have added:

HF1780 (Bernardy) Transportation commissioner required to develop a performance, stewardship, and sustainability plan for the trunk highway system; and performance reports, assessment of the department's organizational structure, and achievement of performance targets required.

Chair Kelly is lifting the 24 hour rule for the committee for the bills for that day but amendments must be to the committee Administrator or Committee Legislative Assistant Josh Anderson (josh.anderson@house.mn or 651-296-3889) by 10am on Monday April 4th. If you are interested in testifying for or against a bill also contact Committee Legislative Assistant Josh Anderson.

NOTE: HF1018 (kiel) has been added to agenda due to conflict in scheduling for Wednesday for a testifier
Bills Added:
HF3723 (Drazkowski) - Temporary use of rights-of-way permit requirements modified.
HF3689 (Johnson) - Transportation commissioner required to consult, develop, adopt, and publicize best practices to improve objectivity and transparency in project selection processes; and report required.
HF1422 (Swedzinski) - Bus drivers exempted from seat belt fines arising out of violations by passengers.
HF1182 (Anderson) - Online hunting and fishing license application required to provide for organ donation, and report required.
HF1780 (Bernardy) - Transportation commissioner required to develop a performance, stewardship, and sustainability plan for the trunk highway system; and performance reports, assessment of the department's organizational structure, and achievement of performance targets required.
HF1018 (Kiel) - Nondomiciled commercial driver's licenses and permits provided.
Attachments:
H3689A1.pdf (4/1/2016)
H3689A2.pdf (4/1/2016)
H1182A1.pdf (4/4/2016)
H3689A3.pdf (4/4/2016)
H1018A1.pdf (4/4/2016)
HF1182 fiscal note .pdf (4/4/2016)
HF3689-0 Completed FN.pdf (4/4/2016)
HF3723-0 Completed FN.pdf (4/4/2016)

Transportation Policy and Finance

3/29/2016
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Bills Added:
HF2404 (Knoblach) - Speed limit governing authority in rural residential districts amended.
HF3155 (Backer) - Corridors of commerce eligibility requirements modified.
HF3067 (Kelly) - Transportation Department administered and governing provisions modified, and legislative route removed.
HF3517 (Newberger) - Unmanned aerial vehicle use prohibited near public safety helicopters.
HF3497 (Mariani) - Small vehicle passenger service ordinances that regulate pedicabs requirements amended.
HF2072 (Albright) - Watercraft and motor vehicle transfer-on-death title provided, and transfer exempted from motor vehicle sales tax.
HF3691 (Knoblach) - Northstar commuter rail passenger service extension and modification negotiations initiation required.
Attachments:
H3067A1.pdf (3/24/2016)
knoblach HFxxxx northstar bill.pdf (3/24/2016)
HF3497-0 Completed FN.pdf pedicab.pdf (3/28/2016)
HF3155-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/28/2016)
Fiscal Note for HF 2072.pdf (3/28/2016)
HF2404-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/28/2016)
HF3691 March 29 testimony.rtf (3/30/2016)

Transportation Policy and Finance

3/23/2016
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If you would like to testify please contact Committee Legislative Assistant, Josh Anderson at 651-296-3889 or josh.anderson@house.mn
Due to busy agenda testimony time may be limited.

HF1112 (Norton) testifiers:
Sandy and Hilary Melville
Brad Froehlich, Intoxalock
Potential testifier from MADD

HF3104 (Urdahl) testifiers:
Daniel Hatten, Hutchinson Police Chief

HF3175 (Anderson C) testifiers:
Katie Engler, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Don Hoechst, Driver and Vehicle Services

HF2014 (Petersburg) testifiers:
Brian Gage: MNDOT Transportation Systems Management
Peter Coyle: Casey's General Stores

HF1495 (Green) testifiers:
MN State Patrol will provide testimony
Colonel Matt Langer available for questions
Bills Added:
HF2014 (Petersburg) - Driveway permit denial or revocation appeal process provided.
HF3104 (Urdahl) - McLeod County; Trunk Highway 7 segment designated as Patrol Officer Michael Alan Hogan Memorial Highway.
HF1112 (Norton) - Driving while impaired provisions modified relating to probation; ignition interlock program, devices, and cameras; revocation and cancellation periods; licensing reinstatement; fees; and penalties; and money appropriated.
HF1495 (Green) - State Patrol trooper funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3175 (Anderson) - Driving instructor license applicant criminal history background checks required.
Attachments:
HF1495 A16-0886 amendment.pdf (3/22/2016)
H2014A1_1.pdf (3/22/2016)
H1112A1.pdf (3/22/2016)
H1112A3.pdf (3/23/2016)
HF3104-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/23/2016)
HF2014-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/23/2016)
HF3175-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/23/2016)
HF1112 Norton bill written testimony from family Without You_1.docx (3/30/2016)
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