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GENERAL ARCHIVES

Corporate cash ready to roll into Minnesota elections
Corporations can use profits to create a pitch supporting or opposing politicians.

A new political organization, backed by two of the state s most powerful business interests and led by one of Gov. Tim Pawlenty s top deputies, could result in a powerful wave of corporate cash in this year s state elections.

Brian McClung, Pawlenty s deputy chief of staff and spokesman, said Wednesday that he will leave his post to head MN Forward, an organization that will serve as the vehicle for the Minnesota Business Partnership and the state Chamber of Commerce to weigh in on the 2010 elections.

Click Here to read entire article from the June 17, 2010 Star Tribune.
NAIOP Minnesota's Nexus Task Force: The Way Forward - Comprehensive Government Redesign
 Government works in a very different way  it s like a dance.  I ll give you what you want, if you give me what I want. In business, on the other hand, you set an objective, a strategy for achieving it, and the tactics needed to get there. The difference makes changing government really difficult. - Senator Terri Bonoff meeting with NAIOP's Nexus Task Force

Click Here to read the conversation NAIOP Minnesota had with State Senator's Terri Bonoff and Ann Rest.
Federal Carried Interest Legislation Would Drag on Commercial Real Estate Development
Senators are currently considering federal legislation that would more than double the taxes on carried interest received by general partners in real estate partnerships. Carried interest would no longer be taxed as capital gains at 15 percent, but as ordinary income at rates as high as 35 percent.

The proposed change to the tax characterization of carried interest will be a significant drag on commercial real estate development if it goes forward, says Larry Pobuda, partner at the Minnesota-based Stewart Lawrence Group and NAIOP Corporate Chairman. "One of the core principles of commercial real estate industry is its entrepreneurialism and willingness to take risks," he says.  Changing carried interest would limit the rewards for such risk-taking .
Watch an interview with Larry Pobuda from NAREIT NewsBrief.
PowerPoint from May 11 Program on the Economy, Finance and Banking that featured U.S. Bank's Dan Spiller
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Study: Minneapolis is among pricier cities for corporate HQs
Minneapolis' property taxes were the main reason for its relatively high ranking.
Read more
PowerPoint from March 25 Real Estate Capital program
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University of Wisconsin Wins the 2010 University Challenge!
The results of the 2010 University Real Estate Challenge were the University of Wisconsin taking 1st place, St. Cloud State University taking 2nd place and the University of Northern Iowa taking third. NAIOP Minnesota extends its thanks to all five competing universities. Take the opportunity to view the powerpoint presentations from all five student teams on their recommended use for an existing redevelopment site in Uptown Minneapolis.
University of Wisconsin Proposal (pdf)
St. Cloud State University Proposal (pdf)
University of Northern Iowa Proposal (pdf)
University of St. Thomas Proposal (pdf)
Marquette University Proposal (pdf)
NAIOP Minnesota's 2010 Comparative Tax Study
The NAIOP Minnesota 23rd annual Comparative Tax Study shows that the property tax burden under which Minnesota businesses labor tops all other states in our study but one.
Download Comparative Tax Study
NAIOP Minnesota's Property Tax Education Flyer
Increasing fixed costs, such as property taxes, on any Minnesota employer in this tough economy will only make it even more difficult for them to retain existing employees and keep them working, let alone create new jobs or bring back workers who have already been laid off.
A conversation with President Doug Fulton
"Our legislators need to understand that Minnesota s struggling economy cannot bear the weight of even greater fixed costs on doing business here."
Doug Fulton is the senior director at Cushman & Wakefield of Minnesota, Inc. and is the NAIOP Minnesota President.
Read what he has to say about the economy, the industry and the legislative session in his Finance & Commerce article.
NAIOP President's Message to Minnesota Business Leaders and State Policymakers:
"Supporting Minnesota's economic recovery and assuring future job growth in our state will require policies that restore business confidence and assure investors, risk-takers and employers."
-- Doug Fulton, Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield of Minnesota, Inc.
2010 NAIOP Minnesota President

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to read the balance of NAIOP's message sent to 2,000 businesses across the state, members of the Minnesota Legislature, Governor Pawlenty and constitutional officers.
2009 Awards of Excellence Winners
Congratulations to this year's winners!
Awards of Excellence Winners
President's Award Recipient: Matt Van Slooten
Volunteers of the Year: Andy Manthei & Mark Reiling
Updated 1-22-10
Public Pensions: A Primer for Taxpayers and Policymakers - Part One
Among the many challenges facing Minnesota s policymakers and taxpayers is what to do about the problems looming over troubled public pension plans, according to NAIOP s Nexus Task Force.
Updated 12-30-09
Access to the 2009 Office Report findings
The link to access the 2009 office market report and program powerpoint has been emailed to all program registrants. Access is limited just to those who registered and paid for the event. If you did not receive the emailed private-link (not accessible from public portions of this site), please contact the NAIOP office via email.
Updated 11-19-09
Mark Vyvyan's PowerPoint from August 11 Foreclosures program.
Posted 8-11-09
In this special Situation Report, NAIOP Minnesota "connects the dots" with an assessment of the 2009 Legislative Session.
Posted 7-23-09
Met Council and DEED invite NAIOP members to Aug 18 Brownfield Workshop
The Metropolitan Council and MN Dept. Employment & Economic Development are presenting a Brownfield Workshop and invite NAIOP members to attend to learn about programs that assist with the cost of cleaning up contaminated land. Over $9.5M in grant funds in addition to low cost loans are available to investigate or clean up contaminants associated with real estate development. State and federal funds are available for investigation and cleanup activities at sites with: agricultural chemicals, asbestos and hazardous materials, dry cleaner chemicals, petroleum contamination, groundwater contamination and soil contamination. This free event is August 18, 8:00 am at Eagan Municipal Center. Questions?  contact DEED at 651-259-7449.
Visit www.metrocouncil.org/grants/tbra/Aug2009BrownfieldWorkshop.htm for more information.
Posted 7-15-09
State Aid to Cities Enables Greater Spending on Employee Health Care Benefits
On June 9, the Minnesota Taxpayers Association release their report, "Health Care Spending By Minnesota's Cities - Costs, Efficiencies, and the Role of Local Government Aid."

"It's ironic that a program (Local Government Aid, or LGA) intended to foster greater equity in local government service delivery across the state creates greater inequity among public employees with respect to health care benefits," notes Mark Haveman, Executive Director of the Minnesota Taxpayers Association. "Based on one year of data, LGA is a far greater determinant of differences in health care benefits than any other revenue source."
Press Release
Full Report
www.mntax.org/cpfr
Posted 6-10-09

The 2009 Legislative Session: Forschler and Rapp 'Wrap It Up' for the Public Policy Committee
Read a summary of the energetic discussion in front of a standing-room only crowd at the Public Policy Committee meeting on June 4.
Posted 6-10-09
PowerPoint from May 12th Economic Times program with Daniel Spiller from U.S. Bank
The PowerPoint from the May 12th Economic Times program with Daniel Spiller from U.S. Bank is available as a pdf file.
Download PDF
Posted 5-12-09
NAIOP Seeks New Charity Partner
The 2009 Charity Selection Committee needs your help. Our current commitment with Hope for the City expires in December 2009. We are asking the NAIOP membership to submit nominations to be considered for our next charitable partner. Send nomination forms to Stacy Dvorak via email (stacy.dvorak@marquettere.com) or fax (952-893-8152).
Submittal deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
Download nomination form and criteria
Posted 5-11-09
Marquette University Wins 2009 University Cup!
Marquette University won NAIOP's 2009 University Challenge, with the University of Northern Iowa in 2nd place and the University of Minnesota taking 3rd. View pdfs of each team's recommended use for the downtown Minneapolis project site:
Marquette University - 1st place
St. Cloud State University
University of Minnesota - 3rd place
University of Northern Iowa - 2nd place
University of St. Thomas
University of Wisconsin
Posted 4-18-09
Looking for a new employee?
The 2009 University Challenge can be a great source of seeing the new crop of entrants to the industry. Visit the University Challenge page to view resumes of this year's participants.
Posted 4-11-09
Federal Stimulus Information
The Federal Recovery Act - overview and implementation
Posted 4-10-09
 Every Minnesota employer who leases space or owns a commercial or industrial building is facing big property tax increases& and the threat of more to come.
--Lisa Dongoske, NAIOP Minnesota President
CRE Magazine, Spring 2009
Posted 4-10-09
PowerPoint from March 25th Field of Dreams program
The PowerPoint from the March 25th Field of Dreams program featuring Marilee Utter is available as a pdf file.
Download PDF (large file)
Posted 3-25-09
2009 Comparative Tax Study
An urgent message to Minnesota's policymakers...
Download study
Posted 3-17-09
It is likely that a proposal to increase business property taxes over and above the already projected statewide increase of 8% for 2009 will be on the legislative agenda again this year. In preparation for that debate, it is important that business property taxpayers fully understand Minnesota's dual system of taxing commercial and industrial property. NAIOP in partnership with the Coalition of Minnesota Businesses, the Minnesota Business Partnership and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has developed a special educational flyer explaining that system.
Download property tax flyer
Posted 2-20-09
Rep. Tim Mahoney Seeking Feedback from Economic Development Experts
As policy makers are faced with the challenging task of balancing our state's budget, they are also looking for creative ways to support workers and grow our state's economy in the short and long term.

Rep. Tim Mahoney, Chair of the Bioscience and Workforce Development Policy and Oversight Division, is seeking feedback from economic development experts, business leaders and community leaders from across the state to understand how the state can be a better partner to grow our economy.

The voice of the commercial real estate industry should be heard. Representative Mahoney's online survey consists of 5 questions and can be found at www.house.leg.state.mn.us/survey/67A.asp
Posted 2-3-09

Awards of Excellence Winners
Congratulations to all of this year's winners!
2008 Awards of Excellence Winners
2008 President's Award Recipient: Jean V. Kane
2008 Volunteer of the Year: Charlie C. Pfeffer, Jr.
Posted 1-23-09
We are entering an area of policy and politics in Minnesota that is absolutely unique.
--Todd Rapp, Himle Horner

Expect a big fight.
--Rich Forschler, Faegre & Benson, speaking of the statewide property tax.

On January 8th, Todd Rapp and Rich Forschler led a discussion at the public policy committee meeting on the state budget outlook and the 2009 legislative session.
Read a brief summary of their presentation.
Posted 1-14-09

Minnesota has a long-term structural budget problem, with long term expenditure growth likely to outpace revenue growth.
--Budget Trends Study Commission Report released on January 12th.
The Budget Trends Study Commission was charged by the 2007 legislature to examine changing demographics and the subsequent fiscal impact on the long-term stability of the state budget. These demographic trends are about to transform Minnesotas public sector, permanently changing our expectations for economic growth and government services.
Full Report
Executive Summary
Posted 1-14-09
PowerPoint from December 16th Hospitality Development Program
The PowerPoint from the December 16th program on Hospitality Development - Why It Matters To You is available as a pdf file.
Download PDF
Posted 12-17-08
NAIOP Pulse
This online discussion forum is a place for NAIOP members to connect and converse about topics affecting the commercial real estate industry and continue exploring questions raised at the monthly programs.
Current topics include:
  • What are people at your office talking about? The economy? Holiday plans? We want to know what's on your mind!
  • Have you visited the new W Minneapolis - The Foshay? What was your impression? Would you be willing to pay a premium to stay at an upscale hotel? Why or why not?
Join the discussion!
Posted 12-4-08
Setting the stage for the 2009 legislative session.
This issue of TaxWatch provides NAIOP members with talking points, facts and figures to use when communicating with policymakers about business property taxes.
Posted 11-18-08
2008 Office Market Report Presentations
Posted 11-24-08
Fiscal Rarity
A pioneering system of public financing survives an unusually tough test.
Read Dave Beal's Capitol Beat article, written for Twin Cities Business, on the fiscal disparities challenge during the 2008 legislative session.
Posted 11-11-08
PowerPoint from October 28th Leverage Program
The PowerPoint from the October 28th program on Leverage: Using Credit To Enhance One's Speculative Capacity is available as a pdf file.
Download PDF.
Posted 10-28-08
PowerPoint from September 23rd Medical Office Building Program
The PowerPoint from the September 23rd program on Medical Office Building: A Prescription for Real Estate Success? is available as a pdf file.
Download PDF (10,000 KB).
Posted 9-23-08
Do the Math MN
Everyone agrees. World-class education is the key to our future.
To help Minnesotans better understand funding for their school districts, the Coalition of Minnesota Businesses (CMB) has created www.DotheMathMN.com. The website turns detailed information from the Minnesota Department of Educations 14-Year General Revenue Spreadsheet into three easy-to-read graphs that show between 1999-2009:
  • changes in state aid compared to inflation
  • changes in local operating referenda compared to inflation
  • changes in enrollment and total revenue
Check out your school district - Individual graphs for each of Minnesota's school districts are available at www.DotheMathMN.com.
Posted 9-19-08
Two of NAIOP's 'heavy hitters' join Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Board.
Posted 9-19-08
NAIOP's National Government Affairs Team visits the Minnesota Chapter's Public Policy Committee.
Posted 9-19-08
Penny Per Square Foot Fund
Everyone who benefits from reduced C/I property taxes, won by NAIOPs efforts, should be contributing to the PPSF fund. Your pennies are needed to keep this momentum going.
Remember the PPSF fund in your budgets.
Read what contributors to the PPSF fund are saying.
Posted 8-4-08
2008 Industrial Market Report Available
The Industrial Market Report, produced each June, presents a current and comprehensive picture of local conditions within the industrial commercial real estate market. Click below for a summary of the report. Full report is available for purchase.
Report Summary
Download order form
Posted 7-14-08
2008 Industrial Market Update Presentations
Posted 6-30-08

Capital Markets
Click here to download the presentation from the May 28th program featuring:

  • Thomas O'Brien, Cushman & Wakefield
  • Andrew Harper, RREEF (Chicago)
  • Jon Hempel, Hempel Properties
  • Patrick Minea, NorthMarq Capital

Posted 5-29-08

2008 University Real Estate Challenge
Congratulations to this year's winners!

  • 1st Place: University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • 2nd Place: University of St. Thomas

Click here to download the student presentations.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 4-28-08

Congratulations to the Winners of NAIOP's Awards of Excellence!
The awards, which recognize exceptional new office, industrial and special purpose projects throughout the state, were given out on January 24, 2008.
View this year's nominees and winners
Mike McElroy wins President's Award
Katie Kieffer wins Volunteer of the Year Award
Posted 1-28-08

Redevelopment - It's What's For Breakfast: Real Stories, Real Deals
Click here to download the presentation from the December 14th program featuring:

  • Pat Mascia, Duke Realty Corporation
  • Rick Collins, Ryan Companies US, Inc.
  • Jay Scott, Solomon Real Estate
  • Kevin Locke, City of St. Louis Park
  • Charlie Melcher, RLK Incorporated.

Posted 12-15-07

2007 OFFICE MARKET UPDATE PRESENTATIONS
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.

Posted 11-15-07

Intermodalism
Click here to download the presentation from the October 31st program featuring NAIOP National Chairman Michael Mullen, CEO and Co-Founder of CenterPoint Properties.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 10-31-07

Ben Applebaum Receives Developing Leaders Award from NAIOP National
Ben Applebaum, Vice President Acquisitions at Welsh Companies, an active member of the Minnesota chapter, is one of 15 recipients of the 2007 Developing Leaders Award. The award recognizes professionals age 35 or under who have distinguished themselves within their profession and who show great promise to become influential leaders in the commercial real estate industry.
Read full press release
Posted 10-1-07

The Future of Buildings
Click below to download the presentations from the September 18th program.

NAIOP Adopts Policy Endorsing Sustainable Practices for Commercial Real Estate
Read full statement
Posted 9-4-07

Capital Markets - Trends and Outlook for Financing
Click here to download the presentation from the July 24th program featuring David Larsen, Greg Marks, Christy Lockridge and Murray Kornberg.
Posted 7-24-07

2007 INDUSTRIAL MARKET UPDATE PRESENTATIONS

NOTE: These are large files and may take a moment to download
Posted 6-20-07

Desert Bloom: The New Oasis in Dubai
Click here to download the presentation from the April 26th program featuring Whitney Peyton of CB Richard Ellis.
NOTE: This PDF contains active, clickable hyperlinks denoted by blue underlined text.
Posted 4-27-07

Is the grass really GREENer? What's behind the LEED wave in new development?
Click here to download the presentation from the March 27th program featuring Brad Baso, Brad Bainey, Michael Finley, Richard Weiblen, Dale Emter, Doug Pierce, and Tod Elkins.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 3-28-07

This Just In...The World is FLAT!!!
Click here to download the presentation from the February 20th program featuring futurist David Pearce Snyder.
Posted 2-20-07

Awards of Excellence Winners
This year's winners were honored at the January 25th awards gala. The annual awards recognize exceptional new office, industrial, and special purpose projects in the state.
View nominees & winners
2006 President's Award Winner: Arne Cook
2006 Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Jalivay
Posted 1-31-07

2006 OFFICE MARKET UPDATE PRESENTATIONS

University Real Estate Challenge Presentations
Click on the school names below to view presentations from the University Real Estate Challenge competition on November 9.
St. Cloud State University
University of Northern Iowa
University of St. Thomas
Posted 11-10-06

Development in China: Bob & Larry's Excellent Adventure
Click here to download the presentation from the October 24th program featuring Larry Pobuda of Stewart Lawrence Group and Bob Lux of Alatus Partners LLC.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 10-24-06

Minnesota on the Move: The Met Council's Plan for the Future
Download the maps from the September 19th program featuring Peter Bell, chair of the Metropolitan Council.
2030 Transitway System
Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA)
Posted 9-19-06

Mixed Results: The Brave New World of Mixed Use Developments
Click here to download the presentation from the July 25th program featuring Gary Dreher of TOLD Development and Colleen Carey of The Cornerstone Group.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 7-25-06

Emerging Opportunities in Healthcare Real Estate
Click here to download the slides (PDF) from the May 16th program, featuring Larry Pobuda, Duane Spiegle, Michael Sharpe and Ray Piirainen.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 5-16-06

Twin Cities Commercial Real Estate Investment Market
Click here to download the slides (PDF) from the April 18th Investment Update program, featuring Mark Reiling, Tom O'Brien, John Saunders and Adam Sabella.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 4-18-06

Jeff Eaton Assumes Chapter Presidency
Posted 1-13-06

The Future of Big Box Retail
Click here to download the slides (PDF) from Tami Kozikowski & Tim Murnane's presentations on December 13.
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 12-13-05

2005 OFFICE MARKET UPDATE PRESENTATIONS

Is the Economy Out of Balance?Posted 11-23-05
Click here to download the slides (PDF) from Paul Kasriel's October 25 presentation.
Posted 10-25-05

Capitalization Rates: Cyclical or Secular? Click here to view the presentation from the program on Tuesday, August 9.
Posted 8-9-05

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Click here to view the presentation from the program on Tuesday, July 19. Note: This is a large file, so it may take a little while to download.
Posted 7-20-05

Twin Cities Commercial Real Estate Investment Market: Insights and Outlook for 2005
View the presentations from the NAIOP program on April 19, 2005.
Industrial Market Investment Update - presented by Lori Larson
Single-Tenant Market Investment Update - presented by Lori Larson
Retail Market Investment Update - presented by John Johannson (Note: this is a large file and may be slow to download. For a faster option, choose the presentation without pictures.
Retail Market Investment Update - presented by John Johannson (without pictures)
Office Market Investment Update - presented by Scott Pollock
Multi-Family Market Investment Update - presented by Scott Pollock
Posted 4-21-05.

Behind the Scenes of the Midtown Exchange Redevelopment
View the presentation from the NAIOP program on March 29.
Posted 4-14-05

NAIOP Minnesota Wins National Chapter of the Year
NAIOP honored the Minnesota Chapter with two Chapter Merit Awards at the NAIOP Leadership and Legislative retreat held in Washington DC from February 12-15, 2005. The national NAIOP Chapter Merit Awards celebrate creative and outstanding achievements among the 50 NAIOP chapters located throughout North America. Read more
Posted 2-16-05


PUBLIC POLICY ARCHIVES

“The truth is, as a department, we do want to support the economic development of local communities and of the state,” but, in this new reality, “all of us may have to lower our expectations” in terms of highway speed, driving times and congestion.
Peggy Reichert, MnDOT, spoke to the public policy committee at their April meeting.
Click here for a summary of her presentation.
Posted 4-11-08

Triple Five Again Seeks MofA Expansion Rebate
Posted 4-11-08

"Real estate groups spar with Mall of America over funding"
Article from Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, April 4, 2008
Posted 4-7-08

"We respectfully request that legislators oppose the use of the metro fiscal disparities pool to subsidize the MOA Phase II."
Letter from the Citizens League to members of the Minnesota Senate, April 2, 2008
Posted 4-7-08

"Spend Smart and Live Within Your Means" message for the state's projected $935 million budget shortfall.
Posted 3-11-08

February 2008 State Budget Forecast for FY 2008-09
Quick Snapshot prepared by the CMB (Coalition for Minnesota Businesses)
Posted 3-11-08

NAIOP's 21st Annual Comparative Tax Study
Posted 3-5-08

NAIOP's 3-Point Position on Fiscal Disparities
Posted 3-5-08

Chapter Wins Publication of the Year Award
The Minnesota chapter won "Publication of the Year" at the NAIOP Chapter Merit Awards in Washington, D.C. on February 11th for "Family Night at the Movies!". "Family Night at the Movies!" is a publication detailing how business property taxes are a regressive tax that every Minnesota family pays through the products and services they buy.
Download the full publication
NOTE: This is a large file and may take a moment to download.
Posted 2-13-08

Short Bonding Session to Convene on March 12th Amid Budget Shortfall Concerns
Minnesota Session Preview prepared by Faegre & Benson.
Posted 2-11-08

“Our primary obligation to our PPSF contributors, to our members, and to our tenants is to not give up any of the property tax gains we have worked so hard to achieve.”
--Murray Kornberg, 2008 President of NAIOP-Minnesota, interviewed in TaxWatch
Read the entire article in NAIOP's most recent issue of TaxWatch.
Posted 2-11-08

“Business seems to be getting a tainted view of the economy from the media reports they read, at the same time that they see their own businesses receiving solid orders and enjoying steady growth.” Toby Madden, Regional Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, speaking to a standing-room only group of NAIOP members at the January public policy committee meeting.
Read a summary of Mr. Madden's comments.
Posted 1-16-08

A task force of savvy NAIOP members was formed to develop a policy position on the Fiscal Disparities Program, funded entirely by C-I property taxes in the seven-county area, in preparation for the 2008 legislative session.
Read their final report.
Posted 12-11-07

"Sharing the Wealth"
A New NAIOP Publication Designed To Educate Metro Area Commercial And Industrial Property Taxpayers About The Fiscal Disparities Program.
Click here to read the press release about the Fiscal Disparities publication
Posted 11-5-07

"Border battle for business is going strong"
St. Paul Pioneer Press, Dave Beal, October 7, 2007

NAIOP's Comparative Tax Study referenced in article.
Posted 10-16-07

Clean Water: An Emerging Challenge to NAIOP Developers
Mike Robertson, Policy Consultant on Clean Water to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the October 1st Public Policy Committee Meeting
Posted 10-16-07

Transportation Now A ‘Front & Center Issue’ For NAIOP
Posted 9-11-07

On August 22, a select group of NAIOP members held a fundraiser for Governor Tim Pawlenty to thank him for supporting our organization and the business community.
View event highlights & photos
Posted 9-4-07

Who Says The State Isn’t Spending Enough?
$55.4 billion—Total State Spending For The 2008-90 Biennium
View General Fund spending by department as enacted by the 2007 legislature
Posted 7-17-07

“According to the latest tax statement for just one of our eight theaters, in 2008 our projected property tax bill ALONE will be more than $1,000 A DAY—on a facility that is 60% parking lot, and which, on a typical winter weekday, barely grosses twice that amount.”
--Mike Muller, Muller Family Theaters, in a letter to Governor Tim Pawlenty
Click here to read the entire letter
Posted 6-12-07

Statewide, the 2007 taxable market value for commercial industrial properties increased by 11% from 2006 with a property tax increase of 7.3%
Click here for the full report from House Research.
Posted 5-4-07

The statewide market value for commercial industrial properties is projected to increase for taxes payable in 2008 by 9.6% with a projected property tax increase of 6.8%
Click here for the full report from House Research.
Posted 5-4-07

Letter to NAIOP Members from Governor Pawlenty
Posted 4-5-07

Doug Fulton, Northstar Partners, and NAIOP board member, says "Minnesota risks losing jobs if lawmakers raise business property taxes this session."
Read his complete commentary as published in Business Views, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, April 2007, Issue 4, Vol 2
Posted 4-4-07

"Spend our tax dollars wisely. Pay for those things that work. But stop paying for the things that don't."
Read the complete commentary as published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on April 3, 2007 by Glen Dorfman, CEO, Minnesota Association of Realtors and Kaye Rakow, Director of Public Policy, NAIOP.
Posted 4-4-07

NAIOP 2007 Property Tax Talking Points
This simple bullet point format makes it easy for you to communicate NAIOP's property tax points to legislators and colleagues.
Posted 3-8-07

Minnesotans Believe State Legislature Needs to Spend Smarter and Set Better Priorities, Rather Than Propose Tax Increases
First ever "Citizen Compass," a survey conducted by the Coalition of Minnesota Businesses, identifies property tax relief, local schools and health care as State's key issues.
Cover Memo to State Legislators
Press Release
Executive Summary
Full Report
Posted 3-8-07

Spend Smart
NAIOP and the Minnesota Association of Realtors have partnered on the Spend Smart campaign and will be placing ads in targeted legislative districts across Minnesota. Click the links below to see the ads.
Squeeze every penny out of the surplus. Not the taxpayer.
Spend the $2.2 billion wisely and keep the economy on a roll.
What tax increases will do to the Minnesota economy.
Posted 3-8-07

Spend Smart Principles
Posted 3-8-07

Do the Math: Facts about School Funding in Your District
One policy maker says Minnesota’s schools in 2005 received the biggest budget increase in history and more money this year: “Schools, like families and businesses, need to live within their means.”
Another policy maker says we need to invest more in our schools. “We can’t get education on the cheap.”
See the facts about school funding in your district and all 340 school districts across the state.
Posted 11-7-06

It's time for truth in taxation
Ed Lotterman, economist and writer, provides an unusually clear explanation of what is actually driving our property tax bills. He writes that increases are not the result of higher property values…rather, they are the direct result of spending decisions by local government officials.
Read the summary of his article from the October 26th issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, as published in TaxWatch, 2006 Issue #2. .
Posted 11-7-06

Minnesota tax revenues are growing at a double-digit pace
Posted 9-12-06

Public Policy Committee Announces "Feedback Forum", Real World Experiences from the Leading Edge of Economic Growth, chaired by Peter Kordonowy, Steiner Development.
Posted 10-13-05

79 Cities Respond To NAIOP's 2005 City Survey
Cities told NAIOP they are interested in direct "real world" feedback from developers based on their personal experiences working in various communities within the metro area. View and print The 2005 Survey of Twin Cities Commercial Developers. Read the Developer Survey Press Release.
Posted 9-12-05

NAIOP Surveyed Developer Members As Part Of The 2005 City Survey
Cities told NAIOP they are interested in direct "real world" feedback from developers based on their personal experiences working in various communities within the metro area. View and print The 2005 Survey of Twin Cities Commercial Developers. Read the Developer Survey Press Release.
Posted 9-12-05

Snapshot: State Building Permit Surcharge -- A "Hidden" Tax on Minnesota Developers and Businesses
Posted 9-12-05

Snapshot: 2004 Effective Property Tax Rates
Posted 8-30-05

New Economic Impact Study Released Click here to view report.
Posted 7-10-05

2005 City Survey
View/Print 2005 City Survey Executive Summary (PDF)
View/Print 2005 City Survey and Prototype Description (PDF)
Read about the 2004 City Survey
Posted 5-6-05

Long-awaited bonding bill passes.
Click here to see how the funds will be spent.
Posted 5-6-05

New TaxWatch Released
Quarterly news to keep property taxpayers abreast of state and local issues. View Publication.
Posted 4-15-05

NAIOP Releases 18th Annual Comparative Tax Study
How do property taxes in Minnesota compare to those in surrounding states?
View Study
Posted 2-15-05

NAIOP Releases "Hidden" Funds Publication
A study of the $9 billion in annual state spending that is "hidden" from taxpayers and largely unexamined in the press and by the legislature. Read More
Posted 2-2-05

2004 Legislature enacts developer friendly land use laws - Read an overview written by Merrill Busch, along with a summary memo from Dave Sellergren, Fredrikson & Byron, NAIOP's Land Use Subcommittee Chair.
Posted 7-9-04

Survey of city development fees and timing
The first metro-wide survey of local city development-related costs of doing business and schedule requirements has been announced by NAIOP. The 2004 City Survey has been designed to identify locally-imposed costs and time required surrounding the planning, development and construction of a typical office/warehouse building in cities located throughout the greater Twin Cities metro area. Read More
Posted 10-15-04

Ever wonder how your state representative or senator voted on an issue? Visit the Center of the American Experiment's Web site MinnesotaVotes.org.

Read NAIOP's publication Your Property Taxes... and what you can do about them now!
Posted 10-20-03

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