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EXEC DIR REPORT��SPRING SHORT COURSE �2025

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MAT PENS

  • Retro 51 rollerball style
  • Collectors’ item
  • Limited edition (300)
  • Uniquely numbered

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  • $60 – MAT Discount
  • Credit Cards Accepted

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FIRE CONTRACT SURVEY

What is your formula??

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Sent via Constant Contact email.

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Results will be distributed to members.

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OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR

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Reporting requirement

    • Due March 31st (statutorily required)
    • Over 200 townships failed to report on time (137 currently)
    • Over 50 townships failed to report multiple years.

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OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR

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New Legislation - Bill #SF564 IIRC

      • Raises audit threshold to $500k
      • Penalties to non-filiers
              • Non-filiers would lose state aid

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AMAZON BUSINESS PRIME FOR�MINNESOTA TOWNSHIPS

Upgrade your Amazon Business account or create a new one

  • Free Business Prime membership
    • Up to 100 users per account
    • Fast and Free shipping

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AMAZON BUSINESS PRIME FOR�MINNESOTA TOWNSHIPS

  • 25% off thousands of products
    • Office, IT, MRO, and Jan/San supplies
  • Tax exemption on all orders
  • Pay by Invoice
    • $5,000+ line of credit

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AMAZON BUSINESS PRIME FOR�MINNESOTA TOWNSHIPS

  • Exclusive to members of the Minnesota Association of Townships.

Webinar Wednesday, April 16th 12 PM!

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MAT DUES - INVOICE�TIMING CHANGE

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2026 INVOICES WILL BE SENT TO TOWNSHIPS IN AUGUST 2025

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MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE STILL DUE JANUARY 1ST.

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WHY?

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��ENCOURAGE EARLIER PAYMENT��SNOWBIRDS��MEMBERSHIP IS JAN – DEC��

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PROPOSAL FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE-2027

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INFLATION FACTOR

2013-2025

$855,000

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Purchasing Power

$633,332

**26% Decline**

Keep up with inflation

$1,158,335

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CURRENT DUES RATES

Population Base Rate Per Capita

0 – 250 $270/year + $0.32

251 – 1000 $340/year + $0.32

1001 – over $410/year + $0.32

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PROPOSED DUES RATES FOR 2027

Population Base Rate Per Capita

0 – 50 $280/year + $0.37

51 – 100 $290/year + $0.37

101 – 250 $310/year + $0.42

251 – 500 $360/year + $0.42

501 – 1000 $400/year + $0.42

1001 – 2500 $450/year + $0.42

2501 – over $475/year + $0.42

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IN ADDITION

1% increase in dues rates will be automatically applied starting in 2028.

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IMPACT ON TOWNSHIPS??

POP.

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2024 Dues

2027 Dues

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Difference

Per Capita Incr.

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25

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$278.00

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$289.25

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$11.25

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$0.45

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75

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$294.00

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$317.75

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$23.75

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$0.32

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250

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$350.00

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$415.00

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$65.00

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$0.26

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750

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$580.00

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$715.00

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$135.00

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$0.18

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IMPACT ON TOWNSHIPS??

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1500

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$890.00

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$1,080.00

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$190.00

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$0.13

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2500

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$1,210.00

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$1,525.00

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$315.00

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$0.13

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5000

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$2,010.00

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$2,575.00

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$565.00

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$0.11

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POP.

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2024 Dues

2027 Dues

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Difference

Per Capita Incr.

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�WHEN? �

VOTE during SPRING SHORT COURSES: 2026

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If approved by members, dues will take effect for 2027

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�WHY?�

  • Last Increase – 2013
  • MAT has cut costs where possible
  • Inflationary Pressures
  • MAT subsidizes every MAT event
  • Lessen Demand on MATIT Fees

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TOWNSHIP DAY AT THE CAPITOL

                  • Attendance = 182
                  • Meetings with legislators
                  • Updates with MAT Staff
                  • Impactful

Monday, March 2nd, 2026

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  • Founding members
  • Washington DC Fly-Ins
  • Advocacy
            • Rural Definition
            • Road/Bridge Funding
            • Truck weights
            • Volunteer drivers
            • EMS
            • Nonprofit Assoc
            • Muni Bonds

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QUESTIONS?