2021 Schedule
Tuesday, January 19
Time | Activity |
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2:00 p.m. | Board of Directors Meeting |
4:00 | New Engineer Reception |
Wednesday, January 20
Morning Session
Moderator: JinYeene Neumann, Carlton County
Time | Activity |
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8:00 a.m. |
Opening / Welcome Jodi Teich, President, Minnesota County Engineers Association |
8:15 |
State Aid Update Chris Kufner, State Aid Office Director State Aid will provide an update and share new information, including a presentation on Contract Award and Bid Analysis by Nancy Sannes, from MnDOT’s Project Delivery office. |
9:05 | Break |
9:15 |
Statewide Speed Limit Vision/ Roadway Safety Items Mark Vizecky, MnDOT State Aid Slower, faster, slower! Faster! This seesawing dialog has been racing all around the world, since our locomotion was propelled beyond the foot. Here in Minnesota, the first attempt to control operator speed by statute occurred in 1881. A forward looking, collaborative vision, for setting statewide speed limits have been created. Let’s explore the journey and the vision. We will also explore other important safety topics. |
10:05 | Break |
10:15 |
Emotional and Immune Resilience: The Need of the Hour Dr. Amit Sood, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine The session will share the connections between your immune system, neuroscience, emotions, and resilience. Based on the shared insights, participants will learn several specific skills that they can immediately apply in their life. |
11:45 | Lunch |
12:30 p.m. |
Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Updates Mike Marti, SRF Consulting Local Road Research Board (LRRB): #gotquestions - Brief update on the local agency survey results prioritizing the new research ideas; next steps Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP): Brief update on the new initiatives and training being provided by LTAP. |
1:20 | Break |
Wednesday, January 20
Afternoon Session
Moderator: Dave Overbo, Clay County
Time | Activity |
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1:30 p.m. |
Snow and Ice Control Optimization and Innovation Cory Moore and Patrick Baglien, Frost Control Systems, Inc. This session will cover three areas of snow and ice control. Snow fencing and the benefits seen on highways. Non-invasive smart sensors along our highways. Plow route and salt usage optimization. |
2:20 |
Break |
2:30 |
Ethics Justin Weinberg, Taft Law Discussion regarding the ethical rights and wrongs. |
3:30 | Adjourn |
Thursday, January 21
Morning Session
Moderator: Teal Spellman, Watonwan County
Time | Activity |
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8:30 a.m. |
Business Meeting Jodi Teich, President, Minnesota County Engineers Association |
9:50 | Break |
10:00 |
Right of Way Issues/Legalities John Kolb, Igor Lenzner, and Adam Ripple, Rinke Noonan Law Firm This session will provide an overview of legal issues facing public right-of-way and will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. There will be an overview of |
10:50 | Break |
11:00 |
Drainage Legalities John Kolb, Igor Lenzner, and Adam Ripple, Rinke Noonan Law Firm This session will address a general overview of public drainage law and current issues. The speaker's hope is that the session will be question and discussion driven, so bring your questions! Topics can include changing drainage patterns, improvement and maintenance of drainage systems, how to initiate proceedings and how to navigate a changing regulatory and public interest issues. |
12:00 | Lunch |
Thursday, January 21
Afternoon Session
Moderator: Ted Schoenecker, Ramsey County
Time | Activity |
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1:00 p.m. |
Iowa County Engineers Association Update Mark Nahra, Woodbury County Iowa, ICEA President
Scott McGolpin, NACE President |
1:30 |
Break |
1:40 |
Lessons Learned regarding Public Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic Nick Fischer, Ramsey County Projects must go on, even during a pandemic. We asked ourselves, “How can we continue to develop projects when we are limited by social gathering restrictions and social distancing guidelines?” We determined that virtual platforms gave us the tools needed to build a robust public engagement strategy. In this session, you will learn about project videos, surveys, slide shows, and socially distanced pop-up events. |
2:30 |
Break |
2:40 |
St. Louis County Teamsters Strike Jim Foldesi, St. Louis County During the 2019 -2020 snow removal season the St. Louis County Teamsters went on strike. Jim Foldesi, St. Louis County Engineer, will be speaking about the event and St. Louis County's experiences during the event. |
3:30 | Adjourn |
4:00 |
Awards and Recognition with MCEA and Industry Partners Jodi Teich, President, Minnesota County Engineers Association |
For program questions, please contact ccapsconf3@umn.edu.