March 20, 2006


I. Call to Order
   
   A. The meeting was called to order by President Al Weigel. Those in attendance       
           were as follows.

                   Randy George, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
                   Al Weigel, City of Fargo
                   Jon Jackels, MN/DOT
                   Rick Shomion, MN/DOT
                   Judd Roby, SignCAD Systems, Inc.
                   Dave Sather, Traill County, ND
                   Marv Sohlo, MN/DOT
                   Mike Leaf, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
                   Gary Thompson, MN/DOT
                   Ken Nelson, MN/DOT Research
                   Bruce Rickert, Rickert Co.
                   Greg Dornfeld, 3M Company
                   Dean Erickson, AAA Striping
                   Ron Bush, Safety Signs
                   Lori Cuypers, Newman Signs
                   Carol Windjie, Newman Signs
                   Reed Leidle, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
                   Tim Lewis, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
                   Marc Rue, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc
                   Bill Servatius, MN/DOT
                   Craig Mittelstadt, MN/DOT
                   Tom Ravn, MN/DOT
                   Ken Russell, 3D Specialties
                   Scott Jahnke, Ramsey County
                   Wendy Fredrickson, MN/DOT
                   Gary Clark, 3M Company
                   Tim Marthe, M7 Monitoring System
                   John Story, United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
                   John Schickert, MR Sign
                   Karla Connelly, MR Sign
                   Jay Blanchard, Safety Signs
                   Fred Snyder, SignCAD Systems, Inc.

II. Introduction and Determination of Quorum - Al Weigel, President

III. Secretary's report - Randy George, Secretary
     
    A. Upon motion duly made by Rick Shomion, seconded by Mike Leaf, and carried,
            the minutes were accepted into record.


IV. Treasurer's Report - Randy George, Treasurer

    A. Upon motion duly made by Rick Shomion, seconded by Benjamin Zwart, and carried, the
             Treasurer's Report was accepted into record.


V. ATSSA Update - Karin Lowe

         A. ATSSA/NACE "Low cost local road safety solutions" Publication         
         B. Webinar @ atssa.com
         C. Chapter President Committee
               1. Training/grant joint at State level with AGC and other roadway organizations
               2. Discussion - membership; ask for more information
               3. Karin Lowe to send out additional information and ballot
               4. Motion made to set up a 5 person task force with authority to make decision to
                   participate in this grant program
                   Committee:
                       a) Jay Blanchard
                       b) Dave Sather
                       c) Gary Thompson
                       d) Bill Servatius
                       e) Jon Jackels
                       f) Al Weigel

      
VI. How-To Update - Ken Nelson/Judd Roby

         A. Moderator Instructions
         B. How-To Committee Meeting June 7, 2006 in Alexandria, MN
         C. Projecting 2007 attendee shortfall (MN/DOT budget)

       
VII. Northland Poster Contest - Rick Shomion

A. Three winners forwarded to National ATSAA
                 1. Cash Award:
                          a. Matt McMahon - $100.00
                          b. Zachary Newton - $100.00
                          c. Elizabeth Connors - $100.00
                 2. Matching Cash Awarded to school:
                          a. Holy Spirit School - $300.00


VIII. Chapter By-Laws Update - Al Weigel

         A. Upon motion duly made by Rick Shomion, seconded by Judd Roby, and passed, it was
             resolved that the President and President Elect shall not serve consecutive terms.
         B. Upon motion duly made by Rick Shomion, seconded by Fred Snyder, and passed, it was
             resolved that the Northland Chapter would adopt the new chapter bylaws with the
             above change.
        

IX. Chapter Promotion of Scholarship Fund Brochures - Jon Jackels


X. President Elect Nominating Committee - Al Weigel

         A. Mike Leaf
         B. Rick Shomion
         C. Randy George


XI. Nominate 'How-To" Vice Chairman - Al Weigel

         A. Tim Marthe elected Vice Chair for 2007
         B. Judd Roby elected Chairman for 2007


XII. NCHRP350 Revision to MN Standard - Jay Blanchard
         
         A. Handout presented

XIII. Date of Next Meeting

         September 6, 2006 in St Cloud, MN


XIV. Adjourn

         There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.