Brownfields Bootcamp

The Brownfields Bootcamp training sequence brings subject matter experts together with newer professionals from diverse fields, including: economic development; environmental remediation; engineering; development; construction; law; lenders; regulatory departments; and more. Participants learn and connect as a cohort with topic experts to learn the fundamentals and start-to-finish best practices of brownfield redevelopment using real-world case studies, to help participants stay competitive and accelerate redevelopment projects.

Distance Learning Option: Sessions are available via live stream/videoconferencing for attendees outside of Minnesota, and for attendees who are unable to attend all sessions in person.

What You’ll Get:

Hands-on, practical training that will equip newer professionals with the skills and knowledge in a range of areas representing all facets of contaminated site remediation and redevelopment. An understanding of how developers, brokers, environmental professionals, attorneys, and regulators work together to complete a successful brownfield redevelopment.
Brownfield Bootcamp Insiders’ Guide of redevelopment resources and references.
Networking opportunity with diverse redevelopment sector professionals AND topic experts who are leaders in their respective fields.
Continuing education credits: 8 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits; Professional Development Hours (PDH) for Engineers, Geologists and Landscape Architects.
Certificate of completion (full course attendance required).

Registration:

Course consists of six content sessions, three tours, and two social events.
Attendance of four content sessions required to receive certificate of completion (in-person or live stream participation).

Questions or need to be invoiced? Contact info@mnbrownfields or call 651-307-4371

Schedule: All sessions start at 2:00 P.M. and finish by 4:30 P.M.

Brownfield Redevelopment Primer – September 19 – 701 Xenia Ave South, St. Louis Park, 55416 (WSB)

High level overview of brownfield redevelopment process & considerations: site selection, budgets, ROI
Legal issues involved in brownfield/redevelopment property transactions

Speakers: Monte Hilleman, St. Paul Port Authority; Sue Steinwall, Fredrikson & Byron

Site Investigations – October 24 – 4300 MarketPointe Dr, Minneapolis 55435 (Barr Engineering) Includes social hour and networking after session

Best approaches: Phase I/II do’s and don’ts, pre-demolition hazardous building materials surveys, how to successfully deal with geo-technical and site/layout challenges
Role of MPCA/regulatory process

Speakers: Ken Haberman, Landmark Environmental; Sheryl Filby Williams, Barr Engineering

Response Action Plans and Materials Management – December 6 – 700 Meadow Lane North, Minneapolis, 55422 (Mortenson)

Response Action Plans & managing clean-up on-site
How to succesfully navigate regulatory standards
Assurance letters & Institutional controls
Intro to SRVs/ISVs/HRLs

Speakers: David Liverseed, Mortenson; Chris Thompson, Braun Intertec

Site Tour & Social Reception – January 16, 2019 – 807 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, 55413 (Highlight Center & Able Seedhouse). Project tour by Hillcrest Development

Risk and Exposure – February 20, 2019 – 80 South 8th Street, 500 IDS Center, Minneapolis, 55402 (Gray Plant Mooty)

What is risk assessment? How to limit risk?
Exposure vs risk, exposure routes
Standards revisited: risk levels for soil/groundwater/vapor
Legal implications
Role of environmental insurance

Speakers: Eric Hesse, Terracon; Rick Kubler, Gray Plant Mooty; Michael McGinn, JLT Specialty USA

Project Financing (includes site tour) – March 27, 2019 – Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, 55421 (Northern Stacks)

Project finance plan, development costs vs. environmental costs.
End uses: how they drive the economics of redevelopment projects
Paying for it: public resources & grant application insider tips

Speakers; Paul Hyde, Hyde Development; Kristin Lukes, DEED; Eric Batiza, Colliers

Finalizing the Brownfield Project (includes site tour & social reception) – April 24, 2019 – 202 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102 (Oxbō & Seventh Street Truck Park)

Completing the project, process review.
How to communicate effectively with all parties: public, developer, city, broker, etc.
Leasing

Speakers: Kim Donat, Wellington Management; Richard Manser, OPUS; Kevin Carroll, City of Minneapolis CPED

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Brownfield Funding Resources Workshop, Mankato
Brownfield Funding Resources Workshop, Mankato

August 19, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mankato Council Chambers/Mankato Room, 10 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, MN 56001

Please join us in Mankato to learn about the grant programs that assist with the costs of investigating and cleaning up contaminated brownfield sites. These programs are intended to encourage redevelopment that yields jobs, increases local tax base, and leverages private investment.

This is the first of three funding resources workshops to be held throughout the state. Learn more about this workshop series here: https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial-assistance/cleanup/resources.jsp

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Brownfield Funding Resource Workshop, Saint Paul
Brownfield Funding Resource Workshop, Saint Paul

August 20, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Terracon Consultants, Inc., 955 Wells St, St Paul, MN 55106, USA

Please join us in Saint Paul to learn about the grant programs that assist with the costs of investigating and cleaning up contaminated brownfield sites. These programs are intended to encourage redevelopment that yields jobs, increases local tax base, and leverages private investment.

A tour of the Beacon Bluff Business Center will follow the workshop.

This is the second of three funding resources workshops to be held throughout the state. Learn more about this workshop series here: https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial-assistance/cleanup/resources.jsp

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Workshop: 2019 Redevelopment Resources for Small Communities Workshop, Eveleth, MN
Workshop: 2019 Redevelopment Resources for Small Communities Workshop, Eveleth, MN

August 21, 2019 9:45 am - 3:45 pm
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRRB) 4261 Highway 53 South, Eveleth, MN 55734

Join MN Brownfields for a summer grant writing workshop in Eveleth! This program will be held in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development,the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Program at Kansas State University, IRRRB, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Presentations will focus on grant writing advice and local redevelopment success stories.

Registration is required for this workshop. Please learn more here: https://www.ksutab.org/education/workshops/details?id=372

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Application Deadline for Program Coordinator and Internship Positions
Application Deadline for Program Coordinator and Internship Positions

August 31, 2019

Minnesota Brownfields is hiring a Program Coordinator and two fall term interns. Please submit all application materials by midnight on Saturday, August 31.

Position descriptions can be found here: https://mnbrownfields.org/about/employment/

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19 Brownfield Funding Resources Workshop, Mankato Brownfield Funding Resources Workshop, Mankato August 19, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Mankato Council Chambers/Mankato Room, 10 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, MN 56001 Please join us in Mankato to learn about the grant programs that assist with the costs of investigating and cleaning up contaminated brownfield sites. These programs are intended to encourage redevelopment that yields jobs, increases local tax base, and leverages private investment. This is the first of three funding resources workshops to be held throughout the state. Learn more about this workshop series here: https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial-assistance/cleanup/resources.jsp See more details •	20 Brownfield Funding Resource Workshop, Saint Paul Brownfield Funding Resource Workshop, Saint Paul August 20, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Terracon Consultants, Inc., 955 Wells St, St Paul, MN 55106, USA Please join us in Saint Paul to learn about the grant programs that assist with the costs of investigating and cleaning up contaminated brownfield sites. These programs are intended to encourage redevelopment that yields jobs, increases local tax base, and leverages private investment. A tour of the Beacon Bluff Business Center will follow the workshop. This is the second of three funding resources workshops to be held throughout the state. Learn more about this workshop series here: https://mn.gov/deed/government/financial-assistance/cleanup/resources.jsp See more details •	21 Workshop: 2019 Redevelopment Resources for Small Communities Workshop, Eveleth, MN Workshop: 2019 Redevelopment Resources for Small Communities Workshop, Eveleth, MN August 21, 2019 9:45 am - 3:45 pm Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRRB) 4261 Highway 53 South, Eveleth, MN 55734 Join MN Brownfields for a summer grant writing workshop in Eveleth! This program will be held in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development,the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Program at Kansas State University, IRRRB, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Presentations will focus on grant writing advice and local redevelopment success stories. Registration is required for this workshop. Please learn more here: https://www.ksutab.org/education/workshops/details?id=372 See more details •	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31 Application Deadline for Program Coordinator and Internship Positions Application Deadline for Program Coordinator and Internship Positions August 31, 2019 Minnesota Brownfields is hiring a Program Coordinator and two fall term interns. Please submit all application materials by midnight on Saturday, August 31. Position descriptions can be found here: https://mnbrownfields.org/about/employment/ See more details •

Schedule: All sessions start at 2:00 P.M. and finish by 4:30 P.M. Brownfield Redevelopment Primer – September 19 – 701 Xenia Ave South, St. Louis Park, 55416 (WSB)