STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
Capital Investment Committee
MINUTES
Representative Franson, Chair of the Capital Investment Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:16AM, on February 25th, 2025, in Room G23 of the Capitol Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
FRANSON, Mary, Chair
FOGELMAN, Marj, Vice-Chair
ALLEN, Keith
CARROLL, Ned
FREDERICK, Luke
HANSEN, Rick
KOZNICK, Jon
LILLIE, Leon
MYERS, Andrew
PÉREZ-VEGA, María Isa
REYER, Liz
RYMER, Max
SEXTON, Thomas
SKRABA, Roger
XIONG, Jay
Non-Voting member present:
LEE, Fue
Representative Carroll moved the minutes of February 20th, 2025, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The committee heard informational testimony regarding Governor Bonding Recommendations for State Agencies.
Testifiers:
John Frawley, Director, Minnesota Zoo.
Anne Rivas, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Director of Animal Health, Minnesota Zoo.
Judy Armstrong, Ambassador Naturalist, Minnesota Zoo.
Alexandria Tasa, Ambassador Naturalist, Minnesota Zoo.
Charlie Zelle, Chair, Metropolitan Council.
Kyle L. Colvin, Assistant Manager of Engineering Services, Metropolitan Council.
LisaBeth Barajas, Director of Community Development, Metropolitan Council.
Judd Schetnan, Government Affairs Director, Metropolitan Council.
Kent Whitworth, Director and CEO, Minnesota Historical Society.
David Kelliher, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, Minnesota Historical Society.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:58AM.
Representative Mary Franson, Chair
Karina Nelson, Committee Legislative Assistant