Voice of Business - June 6, 2023

In the June Voice of Business meeting, we heard from Minnesota State Senator, Gene Dornink, Minnesota Representative Patty Mueller, and Mower County Administrator, Trish Harren. Topics included updates on legislative issues, tax bills, and funding for various projects. There was also discussion about septic system compliance and the challenges of building in the county due to high water tables. The Austin Area Chamber emphasized the importance of education and compliance inspections for septic systems.

(2:59) - Discussion about mandates and net zero increase, as well as brainstorming ideas for funding
(9:38) - Senator Dornink and Representative Mueller discuss legislative updates, including budget and policy issues
(11:23) - Senator Dornink discusses frustration with lack of bipartisanship and difficulty passing bills, while Representative Mueller highlights some positive developments in areas such as veterans and agriculture. Both discuss the bonding bill.
(16:37) - Discussion about a tax bill and its impact on workers and business owners
(18:55) - Discussion of some positive aspects of the tax bill, including child tax credit and local government aid
(24:59) - Discussion of upcoming guidelines for earn safe and sick leave and plans for a workshop to help interpret them.
(30:54) - Representative Mueller discusses the amount of aid received for public safety, local government, and housing
(35:22) - Representative Mueller emphasizes the importance of workforce development and mentions work-based learning and teacher residency programs. She also mentions receiving a grant for their efforts.
(45:18) - Funding restrictions and the issue of cross subsidies in special education
(46:08) - Efforts to achieve parity in the correctional system
(47:51) - Trish Harren described the mechanisms for ensuring compliance with septic system regulations in rural areas of Mower County and the challenges faced in achieving compliance
(51:12) - The board is discussing whether to continue with the current system or find a less invasive way to ensure septic system compliance
(55:22) - Clarification on applying for a septic grant during property transfer and funding options
(57:53) - Compliance inspections for existing septic systems and importance of planning ahead for estate transactions
(1:04:43) - The chamber notes that despite the prevalence of farming, E. Coli found in the water supply is consistently from human sources, leading to targeted efforts to improve septic system compliance and increase treatment time
(1:19:21) - Education is important to help people understand the importance of maintaining their septic systems

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