Transportation Committee
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble - Chair, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart - Vice Chair, Senator John R. Jasinski - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Julia E. Coleman, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Amanda H. Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Carla J. Nelson
Absent: No Members Absent
3:00 PM, 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble - Chair, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart - Vice Chair, Senator John R. Jasinski - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Julia E. Coleman, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Amanda H. Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Carla J. Nelson
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator John R. Jasinski called the meeting to order at 3:07pm. Senator Jasinski had the gavel for the duration of the meeting. After every bill presentation and before any committee action was considered, time was allowed for committee discussion.
Presentation: Corridors of Commerce
Margaret Donahoe, MN Transportation Alliance, and David Sturrock, Marshall Area Transportation Group, provided a presentation on corridors of commerce.
Margaret Donahoe, MN Transportation Alliance, and David Sturrock, Marshall Area Transportation Group, provided a presentation on corridors of commerce.
S.F. 4261: Senator Hauschild: Cook County Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway and related infrastructure improvements appropriations and bond issuance authorization.
Senator Grant Hauschild presented S.F. 4261 - Cook County Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway and related infrastructure improvements appropriations and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Robert Kimmel-Hass, Cook County Engineer, and Ann Sullivan, Cook County Commissioner. S.F. 4261 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Grant Hauschild presented S.F. 4261 - Cook County Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway and related infrastructure improvements appropriations and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Robert Kimmel-Hass, Cook County Engineer, and Ann Sullivan, Cook County Commissioner. S.F. 4261 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4755: Senator Port: Marked Trunk Highway 13 and associated local roads improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization.
Senator Lindsey Port presented S.F. 4755 - Marked Trunk Highway 13 and associated local roads improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Barb Weckman Brekke, Scott County Commissioner, and Seng Thongvanh, Savage City Engineer. S.F. 4755 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Lindsey Port presented S.F. 4755 - Marked Trunk Highway 13 and associated local roads improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Barb Weckman Brekke, Scott County Commissioner, and Seng Thongvanh, Savage City Engineer. S.F. 4755 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4673: Senator Wiklund: City of Bloomington Old Shakopee Road section capital improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization.
Senator Melissa H. Wiklund presented S.F. 4673 - City of Bloomington Old Shakopee Road section capital improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Julie Long, Bloomington City Engineer. S.F. 4673 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Melissa H. Wiklund presented S.F. 4673 - City of Bloomington Old Shakopee Road section capital improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Julie Long, Bloomington City Engineer. S.F. 4673 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 380: Senator Wiklund: Richfield Nicollet Avenue improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Melissa H. Wiklund presented S.F. 380 - Richfield Nicollet Avenue improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Sean Hayford Oleary, Richfield City Council Member, and Joe Powers, Richfield City Engineer. S.F. 380 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Melissa H. Wiklund presented S.F. 380 - Richfield Nicollet Avenue improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Sean Hayford Oleary, Richfield City Council Member, and Joe Powers, Richfield City Engineer. S.F. 380 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 5089: Senator Pappas: City of St. Paul West 7th Street Improvement Project appropriation.
Senator Sandra L. Pappas presented S.F. 5089 - City of St. Paul West 7th Street Improvement Project appropriation. Testimony was heard from Kaohly Her, St. Paul Mayor, and Sean Kershaw, St. Paul Public Works Operations Manager. S.F. 5089 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Sandra L. Pappas presented S.F. 5089 - City of St. Paul West 7th Street Improvement Project appropriation. Testimony was heard from Kaohly Her, St. Paul Mayor, and Sean Kershaw, St. Paul Public Works Operations Manager. S.F. 5089 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4754: Senator Xiong: City of Oakdale pedestrian bridge appropriation and bond issuance authorization.
Senator Tou Xiong presented S.F. 4754 - City of Oakdale pedestrian bridge appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Kevin Zabel, Oakdale Mayor. S.F. 4754 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Tou Xiong presented S.F. 4754 - City of Oakdale pedestrian bridge appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Kevin Zabel, Oakdale Mayor. S.F. 4754 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4477: Senator Seeberger: Lake Elmo intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Judy Seeberger presented S.F. 4477 - Lake Elmo intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Wayne Sandberg, Washington County Engineer/Public Works Director. S.F. 4477 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Judy Seeberger presented S.F. 4477 - Lake Elmo intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Wayne Sandberg, Washington County Engineer/Public Works Director. S.F. 4477 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3575: Senator Limmer: City of Independence U.S. Highway 12 safety and mobility improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Warren Limmer presented S.F. 3575 - City of Independence U.S. Highway 12 safety and mobility improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Brad Spencer, Independence Mayor, and Mark Kaltas, Independence City Administrator. S.F. 3575 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Warren Limmer presented S.F. 3575 - City of Independence U.S. Highway 12 safety and mobility improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Brad Spencer, Independence Mayor, and Mark Kaltas, Independence City Administrator. S.F. 3575 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4494: Senator Limmer: Medina, Independence, and Loretto and Hennepin County railroad crossing safety bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Warren Limmer presented S.F. 4494 - Medina, Independence, and Loretto and Hennepin County railroad crossing safety bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Brad Spencer, Independence Mayor, and Mark Kaltas, Independence City Administrator. S.F. 4494 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Warren Limmer presented S.F. 4494 - Medina, Independence, and Loretto and Hennepin County railroad crossing safety bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Brad Spencer, Independence Mayor, and Mark Kaltas, Independence City Administrator. S.F. 4494 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 5147: Senator Pratt: City of Prior Lake Trunk Highway 13 trail improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Eric R. Pratt presented S.F. 5147 - City of Prior Lake Trunk Highway 13 trail improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jason Wedel, Prior Lake City Manager. S.F. 5147 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Eric R. Pratt presented S.F. 5147 - City of Prior Lake Trunk Highway 13 trail improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jason Wedel, Prior Lake City Manager. S.F. 5147 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 404: Senator Draheim: Mapleton street projects bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Rich Draheim presented S.F. 404 - Mapleton street projects bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 404 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Rich Draheim presented S.F. 404 - Mapleton street projects bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 404 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 405: Senator Draheim: Fairmont street reconstruction bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Rich Draheim presented S.F. 405 - Fairmont street reconstruction bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Matthew York, Fairmont Director of Public Works. S.F. 405 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Rich Draheim presented S.F. 405 - Fairmont street reconstruction bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Matthew York, Fairmont Director of Public Works. S.F. 405 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 5158: Senator Dahms: City of Redwood Falls bridge restoration appropriation and bond issuance authorization.
Senator Gary H. Dahms presented S.F. 5158 - City of Redwood Falls bridge restoration appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Keith Muetzel, Redwood Falls City Administrator. S.F. 5158 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Gary H. Dahms presented S.F. 5158 - City of Redwood Falls bridge restoration appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Keith Muetzel, Redwood Falls City Administrator. S.F. 5158 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 68: Senator Mathews: Becker township U.S. Highway 10 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 11 bond issuance and appropriation.
Senator Andrew Mathews presented S.F. 68 - Becker Township U.S. Highway 10 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 11 bond issuance and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Raeanne Danielowski, Sherburne County Commissioner, Andrew Witter, Sherburne County Engineer, and Bruce Messelt. S.F. 68 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Andrew Mathews presented S.F. 68 - Becker Township U.S. Highway 10 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 11 bond issuance and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Raeanne Danielowski, Sherburne County Commissioner, Andrew Witter, Sherburne County Engineer, and Bruce Messelt. S.F. 68 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4646: Senator Bahr: Local road and related infrastructure improvements in an area near the city of Rogers appropriation.
Senator Calvin K. Bahr presented S.F. 4646 - Local road and related infrastructure improvements in an area near the city of Rogers appropriation. Testimony was heard from Brian Hagen, Ramsey City Administrator. S.F. 4646 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Calvin K. Bahr presented S.F. 4646 - Local road and related infrastructure improvements in an area near the city of Rogers appropriation. Testimony was heard from Brian Hagen, Ramsey City Administrator. S.F. 4646 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4210: Senator Utke: City of Frazee North River Drive improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization.
Senator Paul J. Utke presented S.F. 4210 - City of Frazee North River Drive improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Stephanie Poegel, Frazee City Administrator. S.F. 4210 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Paul J. Utke presented S.F. 4210 - City of Frazee North River Drive improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. Testimony was heard from Stephanie Poegel, Frazee City Administrator. S.F. 4210 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3557: Senator Gruenhagen: Watertown local road improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen presented S.F. 3557 - Watertown local road improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Michael Walters, Watertown Mayor, and Dan Tolsma, Watertown City Administrator. S.F. 3557 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen presented S.F. 3557 - Watertown local road improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Michael Walters, Watertown Mayor, and Dan Tolsma, Watertown City Administrator. S.F. 3557 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4484: Senator Koran: North Branch Highway 35 and 400th Street interchange bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Mark W. Koran presented S.F. 4484 - North Branch Highway 35 and 400th Street interchange bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Matthew Hill, North Branch City Administrator, and Kevin Schieber, North Branch Mayor. S.F. 4484 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Mark W. Koran presented S.F. 4484 - North Branch Highway 35 and 400th Street interchange bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Matthew Hill, North Branch City Administrator, and Kevin Schieber, North Branch Mayor. S.F. 4484 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4117: Senator Lieske: Dakota County highway safety improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Bill Lieske presented S.F. 4117 - Dakota County highway safety improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Erin Labree, Dakota County Engineer. S.F. 4117 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Bill Lieske presented S.F. 4117 - Dakota County highway safety improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Erin Labree, Dakota County Engineer. S.F. 4117 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 618: Senator Drazkowski: Trunk Highway 60 realignment and improvement of related local infrastructure in the city of Wabasha bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Steve Drazkowski presented S.F. 618 - Trunk Highway 60 realignment and improvement of related local infrastructure in the city of Wabasha bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 618 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Steve Drazkowski presented S.F. 618 - Trunk Highway 60 realignment and improvement of related local infrastructure in the city of Wabasha bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 618 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3514: Senator Holmstrom: Wright County Trunk Highway 24 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Michael W. Holmstrom presented S.F. 3514 - Wright County Trunk Highway 24 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Greg Kryzer, Wright County Administrator. S.F. 3514 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Michael W. Holmstrom presented S.F. 3514 - Wright County Trunk Highway 24 intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Greg Kryzer, Wright County Administrator. S.F. 3514 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 654: Senator Rarick: Cromwell Trunk Highway 73 improvements appropriation.
Senator Jason Rarick presented S.F. 654 - Cromwell Trunk Highway 73 improvements appropriation. S.F. 654 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Jason Rarick presented S.F. 654 - Cromwell Trunk Highway 73 improvements appropriation. S.F. 654 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 2654: Senator Rasmusson: Otter Tail County Trunk Highway 210 construction improvements bond issuance and appropriation.
Senator Jordan Rasmusson presented S.F. 2654 - Otter Tail County Trunk Highway 210 construction improvements bond issuance and appropriation. S.F. 2654 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Jordan Rasmusson presented S.F. 2654 - Otter Tail County Trunk Highway 210 construction improvements bond issuance and appropriation. S.F. 2654 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4852: Senator Kreun: Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements appropriation.
Senator Michael E. Kreun presented S.F. 4852 - Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements appropriation. S.F. 4852 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Michael E. Kreun presented S.F. 4852 - Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements appropriation. S.F. 4852 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3728: Senator Farnsworth: City of Virginia road and infrastructure improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Robert D. Farnsworth presented S.F. 3728 - City of Virginia road and infrastructure improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Larry Cuffee Jr., Mayor of Virginia MN S.F. 3728 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Robert D. Farnsworth presented S.F. 3728 - City of Virginia road and infrastructure improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Larry Cuffee Jr., Mayor of Virginia MN S.F. 3728 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3763: Senator Farnsworth: U.S Highway 169 to a four-lane highway expansion appropriation.
Senator Robert D. Farnsworth presented S.F. 3763 - U.S. Highway 169 to a four-lane highway expansion appropriation. S.F. 3763 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Robert D. Farnsworth presented S.F. 3763 - U.S. Highway 169 to a four-lane highway expansion appropriation. S.F. 3763 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 5191: Senator Housley: City of Forest Lake U.S. Highway 61 and Washington County State-Aid Highway 32 intersection improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization.
Senator Karin Housley presented S.F. 5191 - City of Forest Lake U.S. Highway 61 and Washington County State-Aid Highway 32 intersection improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. S.F. 5191 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Karin Housley presented S.F. 5191 - City of Forest Lake U.S. Highway 61 and Washington County State-Aid Highway 32 intersection improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization. S.F. 5191 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 1009: Senator Housley: City of Stillwater Washington Avenue intersection improvements bond issuance and appropriation.
Senator Karin Housley presented S.F. 1009 - City of Stillwater Washington Avenue intersection improvements bond issuance and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Ted Kozlowski, Stillwater Mayor, and Joe Kohlmann, Stillwater City Administrator. S.F. 1009 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Karin Housley presented S.F. 1009 - City of Stillwater Washington Avenue intersection improvements bond issuance and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Ted Kozlowski, Stillwater Mayor, and Joe Kohlmann, Stillwater City Administrator. S.F. 1009 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 341: Senator Coleman: Waconia Trunk Highway 5 reconstruction bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Julia E. Coleman presented S.F. 341 - Waconia Trunk Highway 5 reconstruction bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Shane Fineran, Waconia City Administrator. S.F. 341 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Julia E. Coleman presented S.F. 341 - Waconia Trunk Highway 5 reconstruction bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Shane Fineran, Waconia City Administrator. S.F. 341 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 4695: Senator Coleman: Trunk Highway 7 improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Julia E. Coleman presented S.F. 4695 - Trunk Highway 7 improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jennifer Labadie, Shorewood Mayor. S.F. 4695 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Julia E. Coleman presented S.F. 4695 - Trunk Highway 7 improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jennifer Labadie, Shorewood Mayor. S.F. 4695 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 433: Senator Mathews: City of St. Francis water and sewer improvements bond issuance and appropriation.
Senator Andrew Mathews presented S.F. 433 - City of St. Francis water and sewer improvements bond issuance and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Mark Vogel, St. Francis Mayor, and Kate Thunstrom, St. Francis City Administrator. S.F. 433 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Andrew Mathews presented S.F. 433 - City of St. Francis water and sewer improvements bond issuance and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Mark Vogel, St. Francis Mayor, and Kate Thunstrom, St. Francis City Administrator. S.F. 433 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3976: Senator Nelson: City of Stewartville improvements to 15th Avenue NE bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Carla J. Nelson presented S.F. 3976 - City of Stewartville improvements to 15th Avenue NE bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 3976 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Carla J. Nelson presented S.F. 3976 - City of Stewartville improvements to 15th Avenue NE bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 3976 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3978: Senator Nelson: Town roads and bridges bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Carla J. Nelson presented S.F. 3978 - Town roads and bridges bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 3978 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Carla J. Nelson presented S.F. 3978 - Town roads and bridges bond issue and appropriation. S.F. 3978 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 5149: Senator Gustafson: Portion of Ramsey County State-Aid Highway 96 designation as \"Master Sergeant Nicole Amor Memorial Highway\".
Senator Heather Gustafson presented S.F. 5149 - Portion of Ramsey County State-Aid Highway 96 designation as "Master Sergeant Nicole Amor Memorial Highway." Chair D. Scott Dibble moved that S.F. 5149 pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Finance. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 5149, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Heather Gustafson presented S.F. 5149 - Portion of Ramsey County State-Aid Highway 96 designation as "Master Sergeant Nicole Amor Memorial Highway." Chair D. Scott Dibble moved that S.F. 5149 pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Finance. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 5149, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3284: Senator Westrom: Douglas County interchange bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Torrey N. Westrom presented S.F. 3284 - Douglas County interchange bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Tim Erickson, Douglas County Public Works Director. S.F. 3284 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Torrey N. Westrom presented S.F. 3284 - Douglas County interchange bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Tim Erickson, Douglas County Public Works Director. S.F. 3284 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 774: Senator Howe: Benton County State-Aid Highway 1 capital improvements bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Jeff R. Howe presented S.F. 774 - Benton County State-Aid Highway 1 capital improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jared Gapinski, Benton County Commissioner. S.F. 774 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Jeff R. Howe presented S.F. 774 - Benton County State-Aid Highway 1 capital improvements bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jared Gapinski, Benton County Commissioner. S.F. 774 was laid over.
Be laid over.
S.F. 841: Senator Howe: Benton County road improvement project bond issue and appropriation.
Senator Jeff R. Howe presented S.F. 841 - Benton County road improvement project bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jared Gapinski, Benton County Commissioner. S.F. 841 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Senator Jeff R. Howe presented S.F. 841 - Benton County road improvement project bond issue and appropriation. Testimony was heard from Jared Gapinski, Benton County Commissioner. S.F. 841 was laid over.
Be laid over.
Agenda Documents
Senator Jasinski adjourned the meeting at 5:31pm.
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