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Inside This Issue

M o n t h l y P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e M i n n e s o t a S e r v i c e S t a t i o n a n d C o n v e n i e n c e S t o r e A s s o c i a t i o n

Volume 35 Issue 4 April 2020

Newsline

MSSA Members Are a Community Lifeline while

Protecting their Employees and Customers

As COVID-19 continues to plague our economy, customer’s, and em-ployees, MSSA members on the front line take extra steps to ensure they are protecting their employees and customers during this difficult time. MSSA members have become lifelines to their communities, of-fering not only a place to grab needed items, but also a human connec-tion during this time of social distancing and stay-at-home edicts. Below are a few of many MSSA members protecting their employees and customers daily:

(Above) Jack Hennen Jr. at Hennen’s Auto Service stands near his hand-made Safety barrier

(Above L-R) A Sales Associate and Service Writer at Flemings Auto Service is ready for The Front line as Essential employees.

• Executive Letter • SBA loan program tapped out,

Minnesota companies received $7.6 billion

• Employee Rights: Paid Sick

Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

• Could $1 Gas Sweep the Nation? • What tank owners need to know

about the new underground storage tank rules • MSSA Scholarship Application • Temporary Gasoline Volatility

Requirement

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MSSA Board Members Ron Feist, President 763-544-5512 ‘19-’22 Chan Smith, Vice President 651-450-9729 ‘17-’20 Andrea Drake, Secretary/Treasurer 651-426-9996 ’18-‘21 Mark Olson 612-869-1244 ‘19-‘22 Steven Anderson 651-644-3436 ’18- ‘21 Joel Hennen 952-445-2478 ‘19-‘22 Jeff Bagniewski 507-285-0014 ’17-‘20 Jeff Peterson 507-452-3559 ’18–‘21 Jerry Charmoli

763-757-6789 ‘17-’20 MSSA Staff Lance Klatt (651) 487-1983 Cell (612) 916- 9917 Nikki Steger (651) 487-1983

Insurance Representatives

McNamara Company Patrick McNamara (651) 426-0607 Aleisha McNamara (651) 426-0607 Mitchell McNamara (651) 426-0607

Health & Life Financial Services

Kevin Urlaub (763) 287-0055 Andy Urlaub

General Counsel Randy Thompson (952) 405-7171 Nolan, Thompson, Leighton & Tataryn

Government Affairs Todd Hill – Lobbyist Hill Capitol Strategies, Inc.

MSSA Business Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

The Kindness Rock Project Hello everyone, Never dreamed about an event such as the one we are currently in to-day. Oil under $20 a barrel, gas being sold for $.79 a gallon. Auto re-pair business in a lull, how many shops scrapped the walls, re-painting and finding projects for their employees during the past month? Near my house I have been walking the trails by myself thinking about life, work, our members- our industry. I am sure most of you have heard about “the Kindness Rocks Project”. Basically, kids create rocks with encouraging messages filled with color and hope. People can feel free to take one when they need one, can share with a friend who needs some inspiration or leave one for another person. In these challenging times, these rocks of encouragement bring me great comfort as I walk. Near every tree just off the path, our future generational children write encouraging messages of hope on these rocks. Good to know there is a generation in our society still believes in all other generations and the future. In a time like this, all we can do is lead by example, invest in our best assets (our employees) and keep our heads held high and offer encouragement to all employees, friends, and family.

Even though I have not painted one of these rocks or written a message on one, If I were to create my own rocks, what message(s) would I write of encouragement, what would I ask for? One rock would say “Delay Property Taxes for 60-90 days. Another rock would say, “open up our country and let us shine”. A rock stating great gratitude thanking our military, first responders and front- line employ-ees”. The last of my rocks would say: “Thank you MSSA members for being there for your communities, your employees, you got this, and we will come out of this better than ever! Please take care, stay healthy and safe- be great leaders!

Lance


Jeff Peterson Gordie’s BP

Member since 1978

Dean Showalter Jade, Inc.

Member since 1978

Dave Barnes River Hills Automotive

Member since 1981

Matt Strodel Matt’s Auto Service Member since 1984

Gerald Charmoli

Highway 10 Minnoco Member since 1985

Jim Friedrichs

Friedrichs Tire & Oil Co Member since 1986

Roddy Pellow

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales Member since 1986

Ben Vincent Lyndale BP

Member since 1992

Dean Lerum Lerum Auto Spa

Lerum Automotive Member since 1994

Scott Olson Parkway BP

Member since 1997

Dan Robbins Plymouth Station Holiday

Member since 2002

Bruce Milbrandt Core-mark International/Farner-Bocken Company

Member since 2002

Kelli Posthumus Rum River Enterprises

Isanti Mobil Member since 2004

Rick Webber

Reed’s 4th Avenue Food-n-Fuel

Member since 2005

Rick Gappa Dick’s Standard

Member since 2006

Kellie Janssen Henry’s Foods

Member since 2006

Tony Donatell Lone Oak Market

Member since 2009

Gordon & Marilyn Peterson Stacy-Lent Tesoro

Member since 2009

Jack Mooney Gasport BP

Member since 2010

John McGill TJ Lino Lakes

Member since 2012

Dan Gerads Danco

Member since 2013

John Townsend Dred Scott Automotive

Member since 2016

Roby Yousfi Hopkins Express

Member since 2017

Anniversaries

Holdingford Gas & Grocery

Drew Neupert

320-746-2585

Energy Solution Partners

Ryan Burns

608-372-0746


SBA loan program tapped out, Minnesota companies received $7.6 billion

With just a fraction of small businesses able to access program, officials renewed calls for Congress to ap-prove additional money. By Jeffrey Meitrodt Star Tribune It’s all gone.

Less than two weeks after the federal government launched a $349 billion emergency loan program to help small busi-nesses survive the coronavirus-induced recession, the funds have been exhausted, the U.S. Small Business Administra-tion confirmed Thursday.

Just a fraction of the 30 million small businesses in America benefited from the program. However, data released this week from the SBA show that small-business owners in Minnesota fared better than their peers in most other states. The emergency loans are part of two key aid programs aimed at helping small businesses deal with the consequences of stay-at-home orders that have rocked the economy from coast to coast. The other program provides grants worth $1,000 to $10,000 for small businesses, but that $10 billion program has been plagued by delays and has reached its funding lim-it.

“By law, the SBA will not be able to issue new loan approvals once the programs experience a lapse in appropriations,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza said in a joint statement. “We urge Congress to appropriate additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program — a critical and overwhelmingly bipartisan program — at which point we will once again be able to process loan applications, issue loan numbers, and protect millions more paychecks.”

President Donald Trump has requested another $250 billion for the emergency loan program, but the proposal has stalled amid partisan bickering. Republicans are pushing for quick approval while Democrats are requesting that a portion of the additional funding be used to help businesses that don’t have existing banking relationships, especially female- and mi-nority-owned businesses.

Many small-business owners have complained that large banks have refused to accept their application for the program. A Star Tribune survey of the 10 largest financial institutions showed that most of them required applicants to have had a business checking account no later than Feb. 15. Some banks have refused to handle requests if a customer had a busi-ness account with a competing lender.

Thousands of business owners were still waiting for their loan requests to be processed when the funds ran dry.

Mark Lindgren, who owns a company that shreds confidential documents in Minnetonka, applied for a $20,000 loan al-most two weeks ago. On Thursday morning, he received an e-mail from U.S. Bank informing him that his request was on indefinite hold.

“We recognize it is frustrating to have uncertainty around much needed funding for your business,” the bank said in the e-mail. “Even with thousands of employees working around the clock, we were not able to satisfy the overwhelming de-mand from our customers.”

U.S. Bank spokesman Evan Lapiska said Thursday that the bank funded more than 17,000 emergency loans. In a previ-ous e-mail, Lapiska said the bank received more than 29,000 applications as of April 6.

Lindgren said he will have to make some “hard decisions” by the middle of next week if he doesn’t receive the funds.

“It is frustrating,” said Lindgren, noting that small businesses employ almost half of the workers in the U.S. “Put aside the politics and get something done.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she is willing to support the president’s request, but she wants $60 billion set aside for Community Development Financial Institutions, which are a major source of funding for female- and minority-owned businesses.

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https://www.startribune.com/jeffrey-meitrodt/52470057/


(continued from page 4) Alfredo Martel, who runs one of those community groups in Minneapolis, said minority business owners were largely shut out of the $349 billion funding cycle. He said his nonprofit, the Metropolitan Economic Development Association, has already loaned out all it can.

“We obviously don’t want to delay the process, because time is of the essence,” Martel said. “But we need to make sure that the second batch of funding goes to those who were not served by the first batch.”

Minnesota firms get $7.6 billion in emergency aid

Small businesses in Minnesota did far better than peers in other states.

Just 3.3% of the nation’s small businesses managed to obtain a loan through the program, the SBA data show. The pro-gram is available to companies with 500 or fewer employees, with companies able to borrow up to $10 million.

“The high demand we have seen underscores the need for hardworking Americans to have access to relief as soon as possible,” Mnuchin and Carranza said in their joint statement.

Minnesota companies did better than most states. As of Monday, 33,819 small businesses in Minnesota obtained a total of $7.6 billion in forgivable loans, with an average loan size of $225,713, the data show. The state ranked eighth in total awards. Altogether, 6.5% of small businesses in Minnesota obtained a loan, almost twice the national average.

There are 1.3 million people employed by 520,110 small businesses in Minnesota. On a per-business basis, Minnesota companies were awarded $14,676, the fifth-highest rate in the nation. Eight of the 10 states that did the best, based on their small-business population, are based in the Midwest, including Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa.

Rob Scott, the SBA’s regional administrator for Minnesota and five other Midwestern states, said he thinks Minnesota outperformed many other states because of the state’s strong banking presence as well as its significant manufacturing community.


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Could $1 Gas Sweep the Nation?

More than 400 stations were selling gasoline for less than a buck this week.

April 17, 2020 WAUTOMA, Wis.—At the Casey’s in Wautoma, Wis., a gallon of regular gasoline is selling for 92 cents a gal-lon, CNN Business reports. “If I was a betting man, I would have bet a large amount of money we'd never see gas for less than a dollar again,” said manager Dan Salaja. About 425 stations out of 130,000 were selling gas for less than a buck earlier this week, according to Oil Price In-formation Service (OPIS) data. That’s up sharply from about 100 stations last week. Approximately 1,300 stations have gas hovering near the dollar mark. Most of the remaining 75% of U.S. service stations are posting gas prices for under $2. AAA registered the national average at $1.84, a significant drop from $2.26 a month earlier. “Gasoline prices in the United States are going to move lower the rest of this month and into May,” said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst for OPIS. “I'd say there’s a 50-50 chance we hit $1.25 as a national average.” Oil prices have declined across the world because of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. But cheap gas hasn’t cor-responded with an increase in demand. “Sub-$2 or sub-$1 gas will not bring back the Sunday drive or commuting,” Jeff Lenard, NACS vice president of strategic industry initiatives, told CNN. - NACSONLINE

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/business/gas-prices-near-me-one-dollar/index.html


What tank owners need to know about the new underground storage tank rules In 2019, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) amended Minn. R, ch. 7150, Underground Storage Tanks. The main purpose of the amendments is to conform with the 2015 revisions to CFR 40, pt. 280 which is administered by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. The rules were also amended to include new technologies, codes of practice, industry standards, and address concerns that have emerged during the past 29 years of Underground Storage Tank (UST) program regulation. The following list is not a complete list, rather a summary of significant amendments that are new to Minnesota UST owners/operators.

Previously deferred underground storage tank systems Emergency generator tank systems are now fully regulated and are no longer exempt from release detection require-ments. Emergency generator tanks must have an approved method of monthly leak detection by October 13, 2020. Pres-surized and non-safe suction piping associated with emergency generator tanks must also have a leak detection method in place by October 13, 2020.

Notification changes Notification will now be required at least 30 days prior to storing a regulated substance greater than 10% ethanol or 20% biodiesel by submitting a “UST change in status form” found on the agency website. Tank owners and operators must also demonstrate compatibility of tank system components storing regulated substances greater than 10% ethanol or 20% biodiesel prior to storing the substance using the “UST alternative fuel compatibility form” found on the agency website.

Ballfloats used for overfill protection Ballfloats also known as vent restricting devices, can still be used as overfill protection on existing tanks if they are still functioning properly provided that:

• The ball float is not used in conjunction with automatic shut off devices • The ball float is not used on suction systems with air eliminators • The ball float is not used with co-axial stage one vapor recovery • The ball float is not used on pressure or remote fills • All tank openings and risers are liquid tight

If any of the above conditions exist or if the ball float is not functioning properly, an overfill alarm or an automatic shut of device must be installed. If an automatic shut off device is installed, the ball float device must be entirely removed.

Emergency disconnect switch Emergency disconnect switches are required at facilities that offer dispensing to the public and must comply with the Minnesota State Fire Code. The emergency disconnect switch must; be readily available to persons in control of dispens-ing equipment, be properly labeled, disconnect all electrical power to pumps and dispensers in case of an emergency, and be located within 100-feet but not closer than 20-feet from a dispenser. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 651-296-6300 | 800-657-3864 or use your preferred relay service | [email protected] March 2019 | t-u1-19


Shear valves Newly installed or repaired shear valves must be of double poppet design that will prevent the release of fuel from both sides of the shear valve, should the shear valve break.

When are containment sumps required to be installed? The new rules clarify when containment sumps are required to be installed at the dispensers and/or submersible turbine pumps (STP) re-gardless if the pipe is singe wall or double wall. On new or replacement piping systems, containment sumps are required at the STP and all dispensers associated with the pipe system. On existing piping systems, containment sumps are required at:

• The STP, when the STP is disconnected from the riser during installation or replacement of a STP

• The dispenser, when new or replacement piping is connected to a dispenser, a dispenser is replaced and work is performed below the shear valve or check valve, or base material (concrete) under the dispenser is replaced

Monthly tank system operation and maintenance inspections Monthly inspections of spill buckets, submersible pump sumps, and dispenser sumps are currently required to identify leaks and mainte-nance issues. Additional items to be inspected and documented are:

• Confirm release detection equipment is operating with no alarms or unusual operating conditions and records of release detection are reviewed and current

• Ensure all riser caps are tight and no obstructions are in the fill risers

• Ensure tanks are monitored for water monthly

Annual tank system operating, maintenance, and testing Annual testing/inspection of release detection equipment must be conducted to assure the systems are functioning properly. Annual testing must be done by an agency-approved tester by October 13, 2020 and annually thereafter. Examples of testing/inspection include:

• Automatic tank gauge system configuration, testing of alarms, probes, sensors, and leak detectors.

• Visual inspections of spill buckets, containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring, and hand held leak detection devices (gauging sticks) to assure proper operation and that they are in good condition.

Three-year tank system operational testing The following equipment must be have operational testing conducted by an agency-approved tester. The testing must be completed by Oc-tober 13, 2020, and every three years thereafter.

• Spill buckets, and containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring must be tested to assure liquid tightness (Note: double wall spill bucket and containment sumps are exempt from this requirement provided the interstice is monitored monthly and documented)

• Overfill protection devices must be inspected to assure they are set at the correct level and functioning properly

Need more information? Visit the UST Program at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/underground-storage-tank-systems. The site has forms, fact sheets, and other information about USTs and UST requirements. You can also call the MPCA at 651-296-6300 or 1-800-657-3864 and ask for the UST Program.


Minnesota Service Station Association 2020 Scholarship Application

The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist young men and women whom are seeking a higher education in order to develop advanced skills.

Three scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded annually to applicants who must be at least a senior in high school and/or 18-25 years of age and is a son, daughter, or member in good standing with the MSSA.

MSSA Scholarship Guidelines • Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA to qualify.

• Applicant must provide proof of performance with application (official school transcript).

• Applicant must provide proof of enrollment for institute of higher education with application.

• Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from either a teacher, school advisor, or extra circular advisor (i.e. sports coach, club advisor).

• Applications will be included in the MSSA newsletter each year and application must be returned to MSSA by April 30th.

• Students may apply for scholarship a maximum of three times.

• Applicants do not need to study in the automotive industry.

Selection Process:

The MSSA Board of Directors will select scholarship winners based on the criteria below from the applications:

• Accomplishments specified on application (i.e. DECA, FBLA, sports, leadership roles, etc.) • Student’s goals, both long-term and short-term • Student’s GPA • Student’s work ethic (Does the students hold a part-time job as well as attend school?)

The applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the April Board meeting.

Scholarship winners will be announced at the annual meeting in April and published in the May MSSA New-sline.

The Association will mail the checks to the students in the spring.

Applications due no later than April 30th! All applications, letters of recommendations, and transcript should be sent to:

Minnesota Service Station Association 2886 Middle Street

Little Canada, MN 55117

Phone: 651-487-1983 Fax: 651-487-2447


MSSA Scholarship Application Form Application, letters of recommendations, and transcript must be received by April 24th for consideration.

(Please print or type – if not enough space is provided please attach a separate sheet)

Name____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number (best number to reach you) ________________________________________________________________

Name of current school____________________________________________________________________________________

Name of parent or guardian_______________________________________________________________________________

Name of the MSSA member with whom you are associated: _________________________________________________

(Applicant must be the son, daughter, or member in good standing of the MSSA) ** Please circle.**

Business’s Name___________________________________________________________________________________________

Owner’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of the institute of higher education that you plan to attend:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reason for applying (financial need):_______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

List extra curricular activites: _______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please describe any awards, honors, or leadership positions you have held/received:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Future goals (long and short term):__________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Do you currently hold a job outside of school? If so please provide name of employer:

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How do you plan to use this scholarship for higher education?

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Regulatory Guidance 20-18

Issued April 16, 2020

Attention: Retail stations selling gasoline and gasoline ethanol blends, bulk fuel plants, refineries, terminals and fuel consumers Re: Temporary Gasoline Volatility Requirement Waiver Date: April 16, 2020

Authority. On March 13, 2020, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-01, declaring a peacetime emergency related to COVID-19. On April 13, 2020, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-35, extending the COVID-19 peacetime emer-gency declared in Executive Order 20-01. On March 28, 2020, Governor Tim Walz signed House File 4531, authorizing Commissioner of Commerce Steve Kelley (“Commissioner”) to delay, stay, or waive the following licensing, investigative and other deadlines relat-ed to the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner and regulated entities required to effectively continue the business of the Minnesota Department of Commerce and to assist regulated entities during the current peacetime emergency. In light of the challenges related to the COVID-19 virus, the Commissioner of Commerce has issued an Order granting waivers and temporary extensions of certain deadlines. Guidance. On March 27, 2020 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Fuel Waiver Concerning Summer Gasoline (EPA waiver) throughout the United States. The EPA waiver provides additional flexibility for the mar-ketplace to transition from higher volatility winter gasoline to lower volatility summer gasoline during a time of reduced demand due to COVID-19. The EPA waiver takes effect on May 1, 2020, and allows higher volatility winter gasoline to be delivered to termi-nals until May 20, 2020. After May 20, 2020, higher volatility gasoline in storage at terminals, retailers, and wholesale purchaser-consumers can continue to be distributed and sold until the product is depleted. Minn. Stat. §239.761, Subd. 3(a), Subd. 4(b)(2), and Subd. 6(c) adopts ASTM standard D4814-11b that sets sea-sonal volatility requirements for gasoline and oxygenated gasoline. The ASTM standard referenced in Minnesota law contains timelines for transitioning to summertime fuel. Minn. Stat. §239.761 and the timelines in the EPA waiver for fuel volatility requirements will now be misaligned on May 1. Without state action, fuel suppliers would need to stop selling winter gasoline in storage on May 1, creating fuel storage and supply concerns that could lead to possible gasoline shortages. To align state and federal requirements, avoid possible fuel storage and supply concerns and to provide clarity for the fuel supply chain, the Department is taking action to extend the deadlines in Minnesota law to align the state’s fuel volatility timelines with the EPA waiver.

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To ensure an equitable Minnesota, the Commissioner of Commerce has issued the following waiver: • Until May 20, 2020, gasoline and oxygenated gasolines of ASTM D4814-11b volatility classes E-5 thru A-3 are

acceptable for delivery to terminals. Gasoline and oxygenated gasoline that meets the conditions of this waiver and that is stored at terminals, retailers, or wholesale purchaser-consumers, may continue to be sold and distributed after May 20, 2020, until the supply is depleted.

• This waiver is being implemented throughout the state in conjunction with the U.S. EPA nationwide summertime fuel waiver issued on March 27, 2020, available here: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020- 03/documents/nationwidefuelwaiverconcerningsummergasoline.pdf

Questions. If you have questions, please contact Commerce Weights & Measures Director Greg VanderPlaats at [email protected]. Commerce staff are responding as soon as possible to written inquiries from all regulated industries. With You Every Day. Wherever you are in Minnesota, the Department of Commerce is with you every day. Whether you’re filling up on gas, purchasing a home, working to reduce energy consumption or rebuilding after a disaster—we are with you, no matter what. The Minnesota Department of Commerce oversees more than 20 regulated industries, ensuring that Minnesota businesses are strong and Minnesota consumers are protected. Our mission is to protect the public interest, advo-cate for Minnesota consumers, ensure a strong, competitive and fair marketplace, strengthen the state’s economic future and serve as a trusted public resource for consumers and businesses. Learn more at mn.gov/commerce.


ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTORY

Accountants

LMV Corporation Ron Velander 952-457-7153

Advertising/

App Design/Media

Allover Media Inc. Ben Enger 763-762-2013

Appraisers/Commercial

Brokers

Petroleum Marketers Svc, Inc. Mark Montag 952-435-9822

Auto Parts Supplier

NAPA Auto Parts Danniel Johnson 952-924-1213 Factory Motor Parts Clay Johnson 651-405-7645

ATM Machines/Novelty

Games

Universal Money Centers Jerry Spain 913-831-0248

Danielle Skinner 913-244-3249

Attorneys

Merrigan, Brandt, Ostenso & Cambre, P.A.

Gary E. Persian 952-933-2390 Ned E. Ostenso 952-933-2390

Nolan, Thompson, Leighton & Tataryn, PLC

Randy Thompson 952-405-7171 Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Tami Diehm 612-604-6658 Jim Dierking 612-604-6651

Batteries

Interstate Batteries Dan Hartel 952-345-1190

Factory Motor Parts Clay Johnson 651-405-7645

Beverages/COFFEE

American Bottling Company Mark Mathewson 651-552-3582

Pepsi Bottling Group Julia Yngsdal 612-282-1079

C-Store Supplier

Chambers & Owen John Schoenke 262-297-2920

Core-Mark International/ Farner-Bocken Bruce Milbrandt 507-351-5014 Alan Pederson 612-803-2660 Eby-Brown Co. LLC

Thomas Boldt 651-274-3863 Henry’s Foods

Dale Erickson 800-726-5299 Lynco Distribution, Inc

Zac McCall 612-865-0275

Car Wash

Blendco Systems Brent Anderson 763-567-3324

Reliable Plus/Lube-Tech Jess Felton 763-417-1314

Xtreme Wash Systems William Treacy 651-503-8116

Credit card processing

Delta Payment Systems Kent Flannery 612-730-5368

Dairy/Ice Cream

Brown’s Ice Cream Patrick Nelson 612-378-1075

Polka Dot Dairy, Inc. Pat Pettit 651-438-2793

Environmental

Bay West LLC Donovan Hannu 651-291-3424

ECS Joe Van Wyk 610-955-5015

Tanknology Robert Cox 800-666-5301

Environmental rebates

Center For Energy and Environment Kristen Funk 612-335-3487

Ethanol

Growth Energy Mike O’Brien 952-212-3380

Food Services

7th Avenue Pizza Patrick Nelson 612-378-1075

Chanticlear Frozen Pizza Ryan Elsner 612-619-8064

Hunts Brothers Pizza Aaron Hobbs 1-816-210-6143

Wenzel’s Farm LLC Brian Morrisey 800-336-6328

Health Insurance

Health & Life Financial Services Kevin Urlaub 763-287-0055

Ice Vendors

Arctic Glacier Ice Jon Stelley 651-455-0410

Minnesota Ice Robbie Harrell 612-254-8330

Information Services

Automotive Management Network Tom Ham 612-299-9298

Insurance

McNamara Company Patrick McNamara 651-426-0607 Aleisha McNamara 651-426-0607 Mitchell McNamara 651-426-0607

Investments/ Financial Waddell & Reed, Inc.

Matt Anderson 952-884-1503

Lenders/Financial Ascentium Capital LLC

Len Baccaro 281-902-1931 Tony Zieglar 281-883-5005

Lottery

MN State Lottery Adam Prock 651-635-8233

Loyalty/apps/rewards

Tecmark Brent Harms 612-746-4771

Jesse Parker 612-746-5095

Office Supplies

Network Business Supplies Inc. Brett Cohn 651-207-1077

PCI Compliance/

firewall provider

(MNSP) for POS Systems

ControlScan, Inc. Joe Birlin 512-636-4334

Petroleum Equipment/

Services

MN Petroleum Service, Inc. Gerald Swan 763-780-5191

O’Day Equipment LLC Dan O’Day 763-230-7630

Pump & Meter Service, Inc. Travis Rittenbach 952-933-4800

Zahl - Petroleum Maintenance Brian Larson 612-331-8550

Petroleum/Lubricants

Dehn Oil Ron Dehn 763-421-5571

Dooley’s Petroleum Randy Dooley 320-875-2641

Energy Solution Partners Ryan Burns 608-372-0736

Fuel Service DJ’s Mart LLC John Salden 715-723-1701

Hartland Fuel Products LLC Ray Colbert 608-797-3930

Molo Oil Co., Inc. Mark Molo 563-557-7540

Rahn’s Oil & Propane Dave Rahn 320-256-3680 Severson Oil Josh Severson 507-452-4743 United Farmers Coop

Scott Trebelhorn 507-647-6620 Waterford Oil

Gary Lynch 507-645-5659 World Fuel Services

Brad Schneider 320-360-9988 Colleen Mercil 612-501-5117


ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTORY

Petroleum Reporting

OPIS/AXXIS Petroleum Donna Harris 888-301-2645

Petroleum Transport

D&J Transport Inc. Josh Selbrade 507-413-0384 Danco LTD Dan & Jodi Gerads 320-743-2006

Propane

Dooley’s Petroleum Randy Dooley 320-875-2641 Hartland Fuel Products LLC Ray Colbert 608-779-6526

Premier Propane Jason Scribner 612-839-1569 Rahn’s Oil & Propane Dave Rahn 320-256-3680

Refrigeration

Maintenance

Quality Refrigeration Bob Forder 612-861-7350

Retail Signage

Digital Art Services Katherine Rugg 651-354-3564

Rose City Canopy Corey Goodwin 218-738-3188

Security System,

Monitoring &

Surveillance

Digital Surveillance Concepts LLC Dan Nordsletten 701-261-2488

Softener Salt and

Washer Fluid

Paramount Marketing/ SunSoft Salt

Brooke Taney 612-866-1980

Splash Manny Flores 763-742-0262

Factory Motor Parts Clay Johnson 651-405-7645

Tobacco

Altria/Phillip Morris USA Garth Alston 608-251-0195

RAI Trade Marketing Services Michael Brown

Trucking Services/

Wrecker

Twin Cities Wrecker Sales Rod Pellow 651-488-4210

Uniforms

Cintas Corporation Brad Beyer 763-391-5684

Used Oil

Loe’s Oil Brian Loe 507-625-5278

Taste The Difference: Chanticlear Frozen Pizza

The History & Heritage Behind Pizzas That Sell Themselves By Staying True To An Original Family Recipe

Who doesn’t love pizza? And better yet, who doesn’t love a great tasting pizza! We know from decades of suc-cess with our handmade pizzas born from our original pizzeria in suburban Minneapolis, that making an awe-some tasting pizza that customers will come back for time and time again starts with great tasting genuine in-gredients, not flavor enhancers and over processing. These are the makings of the perfect pizza! Our MSG-free pizzas start with our family secret, thin

flaking crispy crust. They are topped with a game changing sauce that blends vine-ripened tomatoes, herbs, spic-es. We skip the added sugar! We layer on fresh vegetables and use only premium meats. Finally, we top it all off with 100% Wisconsin mozzarella that is grated right off the block daily. We are so confident in our pizzas that we don’t hide them in a box. Instead, we wrap our handcrafted pizzas in a clear package so customers can see the quality of our ingredients! Whether you enjoy pepperoni, sausage, veggie or even a Mac & Cheese, the varieties of Chanticlear Frozen Pizza means there’s something for everyone. We invite you to taste the history and heritage of our pizzas that we proud-ly call the Chanticlear difference! For information about Chanticlear Frozen Pizza and to inquire about stocking our famous pizzas which offer at-tractive margins and incredible sell-through, contact your Eby-Brown representative.

“Serving Our Members Since 1966

800-752-4884 651-487-1983

FAX: 651-487-2447 www.MNSSA.com

MSSA Board Meeting:

May 7, 2020

Place and time to be determined.

Annual Meeting:

Postponed until further notice

**Meetings may change without much notice due to COVID-19**

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