IOWA CHAPTER OF THE F A L L 2 0 1 2 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORK S ASSOCIATION NEWSLETT ER F A L L 2 0 1 2
I A C H A P T E R
OFFICERS
President Iowa Chapter Newsletter Mr. Ronald Knoche, P.E.
President Elect Mr. Pat A. Miller
Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Adam Smith President’s Message Director Mr. Jon R. Burgstrum
Director Submitted by Ron Knoche, APWA the educational sessions. Mr. Patrick J. Kozitza IA Chapter President I am excited to have the oppor- Director Mr. David McDermott As I write this, I am on my re- tunity to host you September th st turn flight from Anaheim, Cali- 19 through the 21 in Iowa City Director fornia. As your President, I was for the Iowa Chapter Fall Con- Mr. Chris Payer given the incredible and reward- ference. We will kick the event Director ing opportunity to represent the off with our annual golf outing Ms. Tracy L. Warner, PE Iowa Chapter at the APWA which will be held at Finkbine
Director International Congress. This was Golf Course on Wednesday, IA Chapter President—Ron th Mr. Dan Whitlow, PE the first time that I have at- September 19 . The event will R. Knoche, City Engineer, tended this event and it was truly be in our traditional Rider Cup Past President Iowa City, Iowa. Mr. Chad W. Schaeffer, P.E. an amazing experience. format. The welcome event Wednesday night will take us to Delegate The Iowa Chapter was recog- the Iowa City East Side Recycle September 20th at the Iowa City Mr. Alan L. Olson nized at multiple events through- Education Center. This will give Public Library. Bret Hodne and INSIDE THIS out Congress. We received the us the opportunity to see some his staff from West Des Moines Membership Achievement sustainable storm water manage- have done a great job in prepar- ISSUE: Award for chapters between 300 ment practices and network with ing to offer this class to our City of Daven- and 500 members. This award is members from across Iowa. The members. port’s Public given based on overall Chapter conference on Thursday and membership growth. For the Friday will be held at hotelVetro. In my Spring address, I men- Works is Paving a 2 second year in a row, we re- We will hear presentations from tioned our strategic plan goal of New Path in 3D ceived the PACE Award. This our colleagues. The Chapter increasing our membership by Outreach award recognizes the Chapter Awards Banquet on Thursday 5% and challenged you to help West Des Moines for its involvement with the night will give us a chance to with this goal. As a chapter, we Traffic Signals Run communities we serve. We also honor our members and recog- grew by 9.4%. Thank you for 5 had individuals and communities nize our projects. This will be an your help in achieving this goal. on Batteries honored. As I leave Anaheim, I exciting event and I hope you all We must know challenge our- am reenergized and excited to have an opportunity to join us in selves to not only continue to Being ADA Com- return and use what I have Iowa City. grow but to also sustain the pliant 6 learned to serve Iowa City and energy we have in this Chapter. the Iowa Chapter. Next year, The Iowa Chapter will also be We all must continue to spread Congress will be held in Chicago the first in the country to offer a the word about the Chapter. SPOT: Snow Plow and hopefully you will have the standalone Winter Maintenance The benefits that come with the 8 Operator Training opportunity spend at least a day Managers Certificate course. membership for APWA are in- to meet the vendors and attend This will be held on Thursday, credible. 2012 IA APWA Continued on page 2 Fall Conference 10 COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHES 2012: Infrastruc- Iowa Chapter—2012 Fall Conference ture Training: TO STORMWATER Comprehensive 13 September 19-21, 2012 Approaches to MANAGEMENT Stormwter Man- hotelVetro: 201 South Linn Street, Iowa City, Iowa TRAINING agement Editor‟s Note: This publication depends on you, the membership. Please email all submissions to [email protected] Your colleagues want to hear from you! Thank you to all those who submitted for the current publication, your contribution is appreciated!
P A G E 2 President’s Message
Continued from cover the opportunity to view one When I look at the list of or two of these events, their those who served before me, I The online resources have membership will have paid for am honored and humbled to given each member the oppor- itself. be a part of this great tradi- tunity to view any “Click, Lis- In closing, I would like to tion. Thank you for your ser- ten and Learn” both live or thank you for the opportunity recorded. This is a major vice to your communities and to serve as the 2012 Iowa selling point for recruiting our see you in Iowa City. colleagues to become mem- Chapter President. It has been bers of APWA. If they take a truly awesome experience. - Ron R. Knoche, P.E., APWA
Davenport Public Works is Paving a New Path in 3D Outreach and Education
Above: John Claeys, Submitted by Robbin Dunn, Public the news, on the web or even Electrical Inspector Works Program Coordinator, City in our local newspapers, but running through of Davenport. how often do those pictures circuits with Scouts so grasp the nature of your as part of his "Don't All too many times we are being that you will never for- called the unsung heroes, often be a Hot Dog" pres- get them? For example, most exactly this process; trial and because no one is there to sing of us like puppies and kittens. error in education and out- entation. our song of praise. Sometimes Are you more likely to re- reach programming provided this is because of tight budgets, member the picture of the a purpose for learning and but sometimes I think it is puppy or kitten, or are you our Public Works department more often likely that many of more likely to remember the offered me the freedom to us are content to have a web- one-on-one experience that inquire on how to improve site, brochures and a tele- licked your face or when you program performance which phone line. Yeah, a few of us pet that soft fur? has led us to where we are will try some of the new tech- today - supporting and pro- nological advances like Twitter Educators and psychology moting 3D learning experi- Right: Eric Schallert, and Facebook all in the name professionals have identified ences in addition to 2D ex- Engineer, talking of citizen engagement as well, principles of learning that periences. with Scouts about but I propose to you there is a indicate adults and children much more powerful tool than flood protection understand and retain what So why is the 3D experience all of these and that is the 3D they learn when they are important? Why do we need (part of a much lar- experience, that of one-on-one actively engaged in the proc- to teach our citizens? If we ger presentation). engagement and support of ess. To be actively engaged, really want to affect change in Scouts first assem- the citizens we serve. there has to be a purpose to behavior and develop a well- bled sand bags learning and should offer engaged and proud commu- freedom, such as self-directed nity, the 2D experience just and then or inquiry-based learning isn’t enough. Yes our web- stacked learned opportunities in addition to sites, phone lines and bro- about why/how submersive (hands-on) experi- chures in the right place and you stack them. ences. While lecture and at the right time are an an- They are fea- flash cards of facts have their swer to citizen engagement. place and time in learning, It keeps people connected to tured here talk- learners are not engaged by the messages and information ing about the instruction alone. Simply put, you want and need them to Hesco baskets spewing facts in a 2D way is know. But what it doesn’t do we use now. less engaging and memorable is sing our song or teach our than learning through experi- citizenry what we really can’t
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APWA IOWA CHAPTER N EWSLETTER F A L L 2 0 1 2 APWA IOWA CHAPTER NE WSLETTER P A G E 3 Davenport Public Works is Paving a New Path in 3D Outreach and environmentally friendly and landscape professionals in a Continued from page 3 business practices or that can partner program. Enrollment is “To start down this road participation. help you expand education and voluntary. The benefits to the you will need support. outreach programming. program are that we are now To start down this road you will knowledgeable of those organi- need support. Davenport Public Try something new and think Davenport Public Works zations who understand storm- Works is fortunate that our Direc- creatively around perceived water BMP’s and who are willing is fortunate that our tor came to us with a goal of boundaries. You don’t always to learn more (including how to “Building the Most Customer have to participate in a certain Director came to us with perform soil quality restoration Friendly Public Works in the State event because you always have. and bio-cells) and those who a goal of “Building the of Iowa” and with that goal in mind If the event or venue is not pay- may not be as aware of their has fully supported our new inno- ing you back, why invest? Most Customer Friendly impact on the environment. We vative approach to outreach and Engage the youth in the commu- promote those who have volun- education. In addition, this unique nity. By engaging youth you are Public Works in the teered to be partners and our approach is supported by our City not only fostering the growth of partners help educate the citi- State of Iowa” and with Council’s Goals to make Davenport a productive engaged and knowl- zenry they provide services to the Choice Community for Living. edgeable citizen, you are devel- that goal in mind has oping a more knowledgeable fully supported our new So what have we been doing with taxpayer and building a more success? We utilize partnerships positive future for your commu- innovative approach to and seize all opportunities that will nity. Not to mention, youth communicate the Public Works education rubs off at home with outreach and message. Our successful partner- parents and grandparents. about stormwater best manage- education.” ships have included: local Science, Share your resources. Think ment practices (BMP’s) and alter- Technology, Engineering, and about it this way, if I tell you the native methods. Mathematics (STEM) Education best thing to do is to build a fire Below: Engineer from and Society of American Military and I don’t give you a lighter or We will be co-hosting the Fourth Engineers (SAME) organizations, matches, how likely are you to the Corps of Engi- Annual City of Davenport and Bet- the school district, scouting pro- do it even though it is the best tendorf Engineering and Construc- neers, Rock Island grams, environment, waste and thing to do? Public Works has tion Conference this year. The first conservation organizations and the resources; we have knowledge- District - this was a year of the conference was a facili- engineering, construction and lawn able professionals and access to tated discussion about how to best lock table demonstra- and landscape professional com- resources that can help support work together to develop and im- munities. Mind you, it can take what we are teaching and what tion, you can see in plement projects in the most cost- time to cultivate relationships and we want the public to know. effective and efficient way. An the background Dav- program ideas, but little by little Use this to your advantage, don’t outcome of that conference was you will find the name of public tell someone what the right enport Flood Plan the development of sub- works is not synonymous with pot- thing to do is and then tie one of committees who were tasked to Maps and Flood Plan hole, but with stewards of the envi- their hands down. If you give work on some of the issues that ronment and community, emer- people some of the tools they Grid. hindered gency responders, planners, and need to do something after com- Continued on page 4 the list goes on. municating the message, they are generally ready to begin A few guidelines for conducting this taking action. form of outreach are: Would success of the proposed program be measurable? Look for partnerships that have Can you justify the cost and man- reciprocal benefits. Promotion power necessary to implement of your services and expanded the program? education and outreach through others are huge ways to get the Some of the more unique ways most bang for your buck. we have implemented the 3D Target groups and those profes- experience with success include: sional industries that benefit We have engaged our local lawn taxpayers through more efficient P A G E 4 Davenport Public Works is Paving a New Path in 3D Outreach
Continued from page 4 We partner with our school using their standard Foss Kits efficiency; City engineering, district. Our goal through this and narrow view on the sub- utility companies, and the pro- outreach is to promote and en- ject, to visiting and using their fessional engineering and con- hance stormwater education urban environment, City GIS struction communities were and to grow an informed citi- tools and much more. After a represented on the committees zenry who recognize the value year and one half working with “Our goal through this established. The solutions de- of public works and are aware of two teachers and their class- outreach is to promote veloped by these pioneers were public service career opportuni- rooms, our “Water and our and enhance stormwa- presented and celebrated as a ties. This form of outreach and Urban Environment” pilot ter education and to great achievement and positive education is one that takes program was adopted by the step forward during the second more time to cultivate and it is school district as 5th grade grow an informed citi- conference. Since that time and helpful to have a school district curriculum. The program is zenry who recognize the as we look to the future, the open to change, but the chal- inquiry based and ties students value of public works conference has evolved to focus lenge is well worth it when you to the community around and are aware of public on new technologies and other consider the numbers reached. them, including the commu- advances and the expectations In addition to students, there nity’s natural and built infra- service career opportu- of each city regarding communi- are friends, parents and ex- structure. This is a prime ex- nities. “ cation standards and project tended family members who are ample of sharing professional close-out requirements. Lessons all likely to hear about the posi- and other resources to benefit learned each year continue to tive experiences our youth have. not only Public Works but also be applied and have helped to As a member of the APWA the community at-large. reinforce relationships with Task Force to develop Middle New to us this year will be private sector businesses in through High School curricula Skype offerings to help bring order to better serve the com- and outreach tools, this is one staff into the classroom when munity. area that continues to see they can’t be in the classroom We partner with the Society of exciting growth. To date we or when students can’t come American Military Engineers, hosted a number of tours and to us safely or economically. Rock Island Charter, to host an job shadow opportunities, in Which would you rather annual Boy Scouts of America addition to providing in-class watch, a video or someone Engineering Merit Badge Clinic. presentations on Public Works you can talk to and interact The clinic has been successful in services and careers. One day with? engaging youth and adults in we fully expect lessons in a We had discontinued offering “the conference has attendance and sparked interest Government or Math Class open houses due to poor at- of a few in engineering and evolved to focus on will include something like tendance, but thanks to a new other municipal service careers. solving a Traffic Control or partnership with the school new technologies and We have recently complimented Stormwater Drainage prob- district we are looking forward other advances and the this experience by offering For- lem. to the possibility of hosting a expectations of each estry and Soil and Water Conser- Stormwater Education, it is Science and Technology Show- vation Merit Badge Clinics. The important to all of us and part case, featuring student pro- city regarding commu- “This is a much more efficient system , because we„ve cut out the steps in the middle, but everyone still has access to the data” plus of doing something like a of all of our permit require- jects and the real life applica- nication standards and Merit Badge Clinic is you don’t ments, but... How do you tion of what they are learning project close-out re- have to overtax already lean know what the schools are in the services performed by staff; there is a time and a place quirements. “ teaching? Is it the right mes- Public Works. Positive rein- and this lends to efficient and sage? Kids are testing for forcement of student learning effective use of manpower. You water quality, but is there a and positive reinforcement/ also get the bonus of not only purpose? Is stormwater as building pride in our workforce educating youth about the envi- mainstream as recycling? and a built in audience, what ronmental stewardship but you Because we did a little investi- isn’t beneficial about this? The expose them to the services gating and talked to a few one thing I know, is touring Public Works provides. Our next teachers, we knew education Public Works is an awesome frontier will include Girl Scouts on stormwater was lacking experience for all visitors, it is of America and 4H program- and initiated a pilot program the getting them in the door ming. for 5th grade students that that is sometimes difficult and would take teachers from so this is just one more organ-
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APWA IOWA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER FALL 2012 APWA IOWA CHAPTER NE WSLETTER P A G E 5 Davenport Public Works is Paving a New Path in 3D Outreach So why not the local fair, where attendees many ways including staff professional Continued from page 4 are as diverse an audience as the services development. We all benefit from the ized way we can lead our citizenry to Public Works provides? After experiencing exchange of ideas, professionals often what we want them to know about the the benefits of our first-ever booth at the develop talents they didn't know they services we provide. Mississippi Valley Fair we are already con- had for interacting with the public, and sidering programming for a second year. who doesn’t love a pat on the back now Think about it; are you likely to com- and again, especially from someone plete a survey you receive in the mail from the community. Yes it does take a “One day we fully expect or by phone? But what about if some- little effort and will likely cost a little one approaches you while you sit wait- more, but the value outweighs the cost lessons in a Government or ing for the concert that night with an and really puts those brochures, web- enticing proposition to help you pass sites and phone numbers into effective Math Class will include your time and give you “an exception- use because your citizenry remembers ally exquisite recycled pen” to boot. the message they received and either something like solving a You can have fun while engaging your want to know more or know how to use citizenry and I can’t tell you how many those tools more wisely. Traffic Control or Stormwater compliments we received for testing new waters at the fair. The 3D experi- Submitted by Robbin Dunn, Public Works Pro- Drainage problem. ” ence does not have to be scary or gram Coordinator, City of Davenport. dreaded by staff.
Of note, building the 3D experience is For more information on the Dav- We are continuously looking for new not a one-person show, however it is ways to interact with our diverse commu- recommended you have a one-person enports Program email: nity at-large. Yes we participate in stan- coordinated effort to support effi- [email protected] dard affairs such as Earth Week events, ciency and eliminate duplication of but we haven’t really been reaching the efforts. Lastly, the 3D experience is people we wanted or needed to reach. not a one-way street; it is reciprocal in West Des Moines Traffic Signals Run On Batteries
Submitted by: Jim Dickinson, P.E. stop controlled intersection, not in use. The battery backup City of West Des Moines Public installing a battery backup system system also has the capability to Works, Traffic Division. for each signal is the ultimate run off of a portable generator in safeguard against power outages. case of an extended power out- Traffic signals do a great job in The Traffic Division of the West age. The unit is connected to directing motorists, cyclists, and Des Moines Public Works De- the city‟s traffic network and will pedestrians through intersec- partment has been installing bat- send out an email message when “The battery tions in West Des Moines, auto- tery backup units with each new it goes into battery backup mode backup system matically 24 hours a day, 365 traffic signal. The Traffic Signal and when it comes back on utility days a year, without requiring Technicians have also been ret- can power full power. much more than some periodic rofitting existing traffic signals operation of a maintenance and electricity. with battery backup units. Cur- Increased Safety traffic signal for 5 When the power is interrupted, rently 91 of the city‟s 108 traffic The installation of battery backup the traffic signals can‟t do their signals are equipped with battery systems provides increased safety to 7 hours and jobs. backup systems. for our citizens traveling through
are automatically the signalized intersections by Signals Keep Operating The battery backup system can kept charged Although drivers are required to power full operation of a traffic providing normal signal operation when not in use.” treat an intersection with an signal for 5 to 7 hours and are even during a power outage. The inoperative signal as an all-way automatically kept charged when Continued on page 6 P A G E 6 West Des Moines Traffic Signals Run On Batteries
Continued from page 7 safety of city personnel is also increased since during a signal outage, traffic signal technicians are called in to set out all-way stop signs at the intersections. After the power comes back on, the technicians must go out to the intersection again to remove the stop signs and put the inter- section into normal operation. Working within an intersection placing stop signs puts both the signal technician and the traveling public at risk. Keeping the signal in operation with a battery backup system eliminates this risk.
For more information on the West Des Moines‟ use of bat- tery operated signals email: [email protected]
Traffic Signal Battery Backup Cabinet Being ADA Compliant Submitted by: Paul D. Wie- and more mobility concerns are 2010. Full implementation of the gand, P.E., SUDAS Director being raised and the US Depart- requirements was delayed until ment of Justice“This is a much(DOJ) more efficient has system started , because we„ve cutMarch out the steps 15,in the middle,2012. but everyone Also still hason access July to the 26, data” Background to pursue compliance more ag- 2011, the “Proposed Accessibility If the requirements prohib- gressively. Several recent pro- Guidelines for Pedestrian Facili- iting discrimination against jects have involved removal and ties in the Public Right-of- people with disabilities have reconstruction of recently placed Way” (also known as the Public been in place for over 20 sidewalk facilities because they Right-of-Way Accessibility Guide- years, why are we con- were not constructed properly. lines or PROWAG) was released cerned about them now? for comment by the U.S. Access Over the years, enforce- New and pending legislation has Board. ADAAG is more focused ment has been lax and many created increased clarity and on buildings, but also includes agencies have not pursed com- awareness of the ADA compli- sidewalks and pedestrian accessi- pliance. In addition, the con- ance requirements. The bility. PROWAG is focused en- struction tolerances are very “Americans with Disability Act tirely on transportation facilities restrictive and most projects Accessibilities Guide- in the public right-of-way, includ- were not constructed properly. lines” (ADAAG) was adopted by ing pedestrian access routes, As the population ages, more the Department of Justice in traffic signals, and bus stop and Continued on page 7
APWA IOWA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER FALL 2012 APWA IOWA CHAPTER NE WSLETTER P A G E 7 Being ADA Compliant
employees to develop a formal transition plan identifying the steps necessary to meet ADA Applicability accessibility requirements for all facilities, The most frequent asked question about including pedestrian access routes, within ADA compliance is “When do I have to their jurisdiction by upgrading all noncompli- meet the regulations?” Compliance with the ant features. For those agencies that have not ADA guidelines is required for new con- completed or updated their transition plan, it struction and alterations that impact the is critical that this process be completed. The pedestrian circulation system, most com- document: ADA Transition Plans: A Guide to Best monly the sidewalk and the crosswalk. For Management Practices (NCHRP Project No. 20 new construction, full compliance is re- -7 (232)) provides guidance for the develop- quired unless a public agency can demon- parking stall requirements. PROWAG is ment and update of transition plans. The strate that it is structurally impracticable to currently in the development and adop- Iowa DOT Local Systems office has also de- be in full compliance due to unique charac- tion process; however, teristics of terrain FHWA has issued guid- within the project ance that the draft ver- area. sion of the PROWAG “are currently recom- Alteration projects mended best practices, are also expected to and can be considered be in full compliance the state of the practice with ADA unless it is that could be followed technically infeasible. for areas not fully ad- Alterations include, dressed” in the existing but are not limited to, ADAAG requirements. resurfacing, rehabilita- tion, reconstruction, Standardization historic restoration, In order to address these or changes or rear- legal and enforcement rangement of struc- changes, the Statewide tural parts or ele- Urban Design and Speci- ments of a facility. fications (SUDAS) pro- Elements that are gram and the Iowa DOT potentially considered collaborated to develop technically infeasible new design guidance that for alteration projects will give direction to are outlined in Chap- engineers and architects ter 12 of the SUDAS to develop projects that and Iowa DOT design are in compliance. The manuals. The figure SUDAS/Iowa DOT team from Chapter 12 worked with the Iowa below (Figure 12A- Division of FHWA, the 2.03) identifies the contracting industry, and major elements of a numerous engineers pedestrian access across the state to de- ramp layout. Note velop the new design that for alterations, guidelines. The com- the curb ramp from pleted guidelines have the turning space been adopted by the SUDAS Board of veloped a template to assist in development connecting to the existing walk never needs Directors and the Iowa DOT. They of transition plans. Check their website for to exceed 15 feet, no matter how steep the have been submitted to FHWA as the I.M. 1.080. Examples of transition plans from longitudinal slope. standard for use by all governmental other Iowa cities can also be useful. entities in Iowa. If full compliance cannot be met, a docu- ment should be developed that identifies Transition Plan In addition, local public agencies of any size why full compliance is not possible. That The ADA law passed in 1990 required that receive US DOT funds of any kind are public entities with more than 50 total required to have a transition plan. certification is to be signed by a licensed
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engineer or landscape architect. two sidewalks) and the curb Construction tolerances are not It should be kept in the project ramps must be reconstructed to allowed in meeting the maximum meet the ADA requirements to and/or minimum ADA require- file. Iowa DOT Office of Local “One of the largest the maximum extent feasible. ments. It is absolutely critical for Systems has developed a form This means that the local public designers to provide the layout of concerns raised by the that is to be used for DOT ad- agency must monitor all activities the accessible pedestrian route to regulations related to ministered projects. If full com- in the right-of-way to ensure com- the contractor in clear, concise overlay projects being pliance is structurally impractica- pliance, even by private utilities. terms so the project can be suc- cessfully constructed. If the de- defined as an altera- ble or technically infeasible, it is One of the largest concerns raised important to understand that sign provides for construction at tion, which would by the regulations related to over- the maximums, it is almost as- compliance is required to the lay projects being defined as an greatly complicate sured that the construction will extent that it is not structurally alteration, which would greatly typical overlay pro- not comply. The Iowa DOT impracticable or technically infea- complicate typical overlay pro- Methods Section has developed a jects. ” sible. jects. Iowa‟s Administrative Rules spreadsheet that can assist in the (761 IAC 178.3(2)) states, “Repair design process. The design infor- Maintenance projects do not or maintenance means the preser- mation can be found at http:// require compliance with ADA. vation of a road, street, bridge, or www.iowadot.gov/design/ Examples of work considered culvert so that it is in sound or dmanual/01F-18.pdf. Designers maintenance include: proper condition. The work may should study the information include minor replacements and Application of thin maintenance contained in Chapter 12 to fully additions necessary to restore the surfaces; for example, slurry understand the design parame- road, street, bridge, or culvert to seal, seal coat, chip seal, fog ters, and should work with their its original built condition with seal, and microsurfacing contractors to develop designs essentially the same design.” The that can be constructed to meet Minor street patching (less than agency administering the project is the ADA compliance require- 50% of the pedestrian street responsible for determining if a ments. project should be considered crossing area) maintenance and documenting the The new design guidelines for Curb and gutter repair or reasons for this determination. If ADA accessible sidewalks patching outside the pedestrian a project is defined as mainte- (Chapter 12) can be found on the street crossing nance, federal funding or Farm-to- SUDAS website at Market funds cannot be used. www.iowasudas.org. In addition Minor sidewalk repair that When a maintenance project does not include the turning to the pedestrian access modifies a crosswalk, installation (sidewalk) requirements, informa- space and curb ramps of curb ramps at the crosswalks is tion is included that addresses strongly recommended, if none Painting pavement markings, protruding objects and accessibil- already exist. Other accessibility excluding parking stall delinea- ity during construction. improvements are also recom- tions mended, but not required with “This is a much more efficient system , because we„ve cut out the steps in the middle, but everyone still has access to the data” Any sidewalk repair that involves such projects. the turning space (the junction of “SPOT” Snow Plow Operator Training “This year‟s class is being held at the Iowa It‟s that time of year again to get areas for safe operation - pre-trip boots, hi-visibility shirts/vests and State Fairgrounds your winter maintenance opera- inspection, a skills course and a just in case, bring some rain gear. Tuesday Sept 11th and tors up to speed on safe snow road critique. The two day class is Wednesday Sept 12th.” removal. This year‟s class is being set up for a half day in classroom At the training there will be a held at the Iowa State Fair- and the other half outside working DOT officer conducting a class grounds Tuesday Sept 11th and with your equipment. This is a on proper pre-trip and load se- Wednesday Sept 12th. SPOT working day, so make sure your curement. There will also be a training will focus on three main operators are wearing steel toed class on new winter maintenance
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APWA IOWA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER FALL 2012 APWA IOWA CHAPTER NE WSLETTER P A G E 9 “SPOT” Snow Plow Operator Training technology which will be presented by Bret Hodne from the City of West Des Moines. As time allows, a roundtable discussion on “lessons learned” will be opened up to the audience. This is where the „senior‟ operators have a chance to share, what to do vs. what not to do in snow removal. It is a chance for newer operators to ask questions. There Left: Operators receive will be discussion on proper salting tech- hands-on training. niques, anti-icing, pre-wetting, clearing of cul-de-sacs and other hot topics to help the operators understand the complex- ity of safe snow removal.
SPOT training was developed by opera- tors for operators. The instructors un- derstand that operators like to be hands -on so a significant portion of the train- ing will be outside. Ideally if agencies can bring in their own equipment staff will train on the trucks which they will oper- ate. For questions and registration please see www.intrans.iastate.edu/ events/spot/. Right: Classroom training is In the future the planning committee is yet another component of looking to expand SPOT training to all the SPOT program. parts of Iowa. The committee under- stands that it‟s a big commitment to travel several hours for training. If you have an interest is sponsoring a local program of your own, please contact Matt Dolan at [email protected]. Matt will be happy to provide all the information you need to get started.
Left: Operators receive hands-on training.
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2012 APWA FALL CONFERENCE: quet and Friday program registration is $95.00. This is a great opportunity for public works pro- fessionals and consulting engineers to learn from To register: each other regarding the current status of public ● Visit http://iowa.apwa.net/ to register and pay on- works needs and potential solutions to problems in line, or Click Here for a friendly and casual atmosphere. ● Mail a copy of the registration form with your payment to Kim Sandberg, City of Iowa City Engi- SPONSORSHIP: neering Division., 410 East Washington Street, Iowa Golf Iowa Chapter of the American Public Works As- City, IA 52240. sociation. ● You may register via fax at 319-356-5007 or e- Registration mail [email protected]. PLANNING COMMITTEE: Please submit your registration on time even if Ron Knoche, City of Iowa City the check must follow later. Chad Schaeffer, City of Fort Dodge John Joiner, City of Ames PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Adam Smith, City of Des Moines This program has been planned in accordance with Hotel Pat Miller, City of Council Bluffs the criteria established by the IE/CSEB for profes- Pat Kozitza, City of Des Moines sional development hours (PDH). Al Olson, City of Ankeny Information Greg Reeder, City of Council Bluffs CHANGE IN PLANS: Jeff May, City of Knoxville If you cannot attend this conference, you may send a Terry Cox, City of Harlan substitute. If you cancel your conference registration Eric Cowles, City of Ames on or Doug DeBolt, MSA before September 17, 2012, your registration fee Registration Jason Havel, City of Iowa City will be Paul Weigand, SUDAS refunded. No refunds will be issued if you cancel Bruce Braun, City of Des Moines after John Dostart, IDOT September 17, 2012. Dave McDermott, City of Council Bluffs LOCATION: Ben McConville, City of Ames hotelVetro is located at 201 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA. Parking is available in the Dubuque Street LODGING: Parking Ramp. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Shera- ton Iowa City Hotel, 210 South Dubuque Street, FURTHER INFORMATION/SPECIAL NEEDS: Iowa City, IA. Reservations must be made by For any questions regarding the conference, registra- September 7, 2012, for the nights of September tion, or special accommodations please contact Kim 19th and 20th ($109, plus tax). For reservations call Sandberg at (319) 356-5139. (800) 848-1335 and mention you are attending the APWA Fall Conference. You may also find more“This is a much more efficient system , because we„ve cut out the steps in the middle, but everyone still has access to the data” information at http:// ww.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/ property/overview/index.html? popertyID=1282
REGISTRATION: 2012 APWA Iowa Chapter Fall Conference Cost for the conference if registered by Septem- ber 14, 2012 is $160.00 for APWA members and $200.00 for nonmembers. Non-member registra- Iowa City, IA tion includes a 1-year membership to APWA. Late registration is $185.00 for APWA members and September 19-21, 2012 $225.00 for non-members. If you are attending the Winter Maintenance Supervisor's Certifi- cate Program (registration for this program is separate), the Thursday evening APWA ban- Continued on page 11
APWA IOWA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER FALL 2012 APWA IOWA CHAPTER NE WSLETTER P A G E 11 2012 APWA Iowa Chapter Fall Conference Agenda
WEDNESDAY, September 19, 2012 10:30 a.m. Golf Outing- Tee Time Start Meeting & Election of Officers; Ron Knoche, Presi- Finkbine Golf Course dent 1380 Melrose Avenue; Iowa City, Iowa www.finkbine.com THURSDAY, September 20; continued 1:30 p.m. –2:00 p.m. InTrans Update 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Golf Awards Paul Wiegand, SUDAS Director Iowa City East Side Recycle Education Center Keith Knapp, LTAP Director 2401 Scott Boulevard, Iowa City, IA 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Emergency Management Joyce Flynn 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sustainability – Iowa City Sustainabil- THURSDAY, August 20, 2012 ity Assessment 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. REGISTRATION AND Brenda Nations CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. BREAK 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. University of Iowa – Construction
Update 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcome Rodney Lehnretz Matt Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Hospitality Hour Todd Kinney, Clinton County Engineer, ICEA 6:30 pm – 8:30 p.m. Banquet & Awards President
Ron Knoche, Iowa Chapter President FRIDAY, September 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. National Update 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Larry Stevens, APWA Region VI Director 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Iowa Concrete Paving Associa- 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. University of Iowa - tion Bridges to Prosperity John Cunningham, Vice President Ethan Gingerich, Student 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Asphalt Paving Association of 10:00a.m. – 10:15 a.m. BREAK Iowa; Bill Rosener, Executive Vice President 10:15.m. – 10:45 a.m. ShopTalk Update Heather 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. BREAK 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Iowa Flood Center 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. IDOT Update Larry Weber John Dostart, Urban Engineer, Office of Local 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Iowa City Whitewater Area Systems, IDOT Steve Long 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Illinois AMAU 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Iowa City Landfill Fire 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. LUNCH, Member Rick Fosse, Iowa City Public Works Director Business APWA IOWA CHAPTER NE WSLETTER P A G E 12 Iowa Chapter APWA Fall Conference Golf Outing
September 19, 2012 Finkbine Golf Course
Our APWA Iowa Chapter Golf Outing held in conjunction with the Fall Conference will be on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. The outing will be at Finkbine Golf Course www.finkbine.com, located at 1380 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa. Tee Times will start at 10:30 a.m. and all golfers must be registered 30 minutes prior to their tee time.
Our golf outing will be a two person Rider Cup format. If you would like to pair up with another twosome please list the two other players making up the foursome.
Cost will be $50 per player, which includes green fees, carts, prizes and two drink tickets. Wel- come reception and golf awards to follow at 5:30 p.m. at the Iowa City East Side Recycle Edu- cation Center, 2401 Scott Boulevard, Iowa City, Iowa.
In conjunction with the golf outing, the Iowa Chapter is hosting a food drive! Bring 2 non- perishable food items to the golf outing and receive one mulligan! (Maximum of 2 mulligan's per person)
Please fax your registration by Friday, September 14th to Ron Knoche, City of Iowa City at (319) 356-5007.
Checks should be made payable to APWA - Iowa Chapter.
If making payment on-line at http://iowa.apwa.net/ while registering for the conference, a regis- tration form will still need to be faxed.
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