Municipal Streets Seminar
Iowa’s annual Municipal Streets Seminar is organized by the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) and Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) for public works directors, engineers, street superintendents, maintenance personnel, consultants, city administrators, and elected city officials.
The Municipal Streets Seminar is held every November at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Previous years’ slides, etc., are below.
2023
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 14, 2023
Introduction & Welcome – Jerod Gross, representing the CP Tech Center
Concrete Pavement Surface Defects – Peter Taylor, P.E., Ph.D., Director, National CP Tech Center, ISU
Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)/Iowa Public Works Service Bureau (IPWSB) Update – David Carney, P.E., SUDAS Director & Beth Richards, SUDAS/IPWSB Program Coordinator
Iowa DOT Local Systems & Federal Funding – Nicole Moore, P.E., Director, Iowa DOT Local Systems Bureau
Understanding ADA Compliance, PROWAG, and Concrete’s Important Role – Jesse Jonas, P.E., MO/KS Chapter ACPA
Concrete Pavement Preservation – Lee Shepard, Concrete Promotions Director, Iowa Concrete Paving Association
In the Hot Seat – Richard Fosse, P.E., University of Iowa, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Maintenance of Traffic Impacts to Local Roads– Danielle Alvarez, P.E., Iowa DOT District 6 Construction Engineer and JD Schulte, CPFP, PWLF, Hutchison Engineering, Inc.
Overview of Maintenance Bonds – Jay Freiermuth, AFSB, Sr. Vice President, Holmes, Murphy and Associates, LLC
PCC Case Study – Concrete Overlay of West 5th Street and Lexington Boulevard in Washington, Iowa – Keith Henkel, City of Washington; Dennis Murray, Washington County; and Pat Jones, Jones Contracting Corp.
2022
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 15, 2022
Welcome and Introduction – Jerod Gross, P.E., LEED AP, representing the CP Tech Center
Traffic Engineering Challenges and Solutions – Leslie Hart, P.E., PTOE, City of Ankeny
SUDAS Update – Paul Wiegand, P.E., Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
Iowa DOT Local Systems & Federal Funding – Nicole Moore, P.E., Director, Local Systems Bureau Iowa DOT
Building Better Pavement Foundations: Iowa DOT Roadmap – John Puls, P.E. & David J. White, P.E., Ingios Geotechnics, Inc.
Ethics – Jennifer Schaff, P.E. County Materials Corporation
Financing Options for Street Improvements – Elizabeth Burnett, J.D. & Maria Brownell, J.D., Ahlers and Cooney, P.C.
Showcase Project – University Avenue Reconstruction – Michelle Sweeney, P.E., PTOE, Senior Project Manager AECOM
West Des Moines Infrastructure for Microsoft Data Centers – Brian Hemesath, P.E., City of West Des Moines
Concrete Pavement Preservation – Panel Discussion – Al Adamek, Diamond Surface, Inc., and Jason Nielsen, Ten Point Construction
2021
Municipal Streets Webinars
2021 Webinars: November 2, 16 & 30, 2021
November 2 Video
SUDAS and Iowa Public Works Service Bureau Update – Paul Wiegand, P.E., SUDAS Director. Paul will provide an update on current SUDAS modifications and information about the new Public Works Service Bureau.
Local Systems Orientation – Resources and Overview – Nicole Moore, P.E., Director, Local Systems Bureau Iowa DOT. Local Systems can play a helpful role in the Public Works and Consulting Industry.
November 16
Fly Ash Update (Q&A)- Bill Sutton and Doug Rhodes, Boral Resources. This discussion will focus on the benefits of fly ash in concrete pavement as well as the latest reports on fly ash supply and future use.
November 30
Paving for Progress Update – Doug Wilson, P.E., Paving for Progress Program Manager, City of Cedar Rapids. Doug will provide an update for the program including concrete pavement applications.
Bowling Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Lane Conversion – Tim Mroch, P.E., CIP Program Manager, City of Cedar Rapids, Patrick Schwickerath, P.E., Snyder & Associates, Inc., Mark Rhinehart, Iowa Civil Contracting. This unique project was part of the Paving for Progress program. Learn from the owner, designer, and contractor, about the project’s success incorporating several concrete pavement preservation techniques.
2020
The Municipal Streets Seminar was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2019
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 5, 2019
Welcome and Introduction
John Adam, P.E., CP Tech Center
Jerod Gross, P.E., LEED AP, representing the CP Tech Center
SUDAS Update
Paul Wiegand, P.E., Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
Design Considerations for Efficiency and Performance
Matt Zeller, P.E., Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota
Transforming, Connecting, and Revitalizing University Avenue
Stephanie Houk Sheetz, AICP, City of Cedar Falls
Aaron Moniza, P.E., Foth
Michael Fahrer, P.E.
Financing Street Improvements
Maria Brownell, J.D., Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Kristin Cooper, J.D.
Concrete Pavement Preservation: Introducing the Guide for Concrete Pavement Distress Assessments and Solutions
Dale S. Harrington, P.E., HCE Services, representing the CP Tech Center
Reconnecting Communities: Muscatine Riverfront Development
Jim Harbaugh, PLA, Bolton & Menk
Jim Edgmond, P.E., City of Muscatine
Concrete Pavement and Subgrade Foundations
Larry Stevens, P.E., HR Green
2018
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 14, 2018
Welcome and Introduction
Gordon Smith, P.E., CP Tech Center
Jerod Gross, P.E., LEED AP, representing the CP Tech Center
Enhanced Deliverables and the Digital Jobsite
Gabe Nelson, P.E., Snyder & Associates
PCC Rehabilitation: US 30 in Denison, Iowa
PCC Rehabilitation of US 30 in Denison, Iowa: An Iowa DOT Perspective
Shane Tymkowicz, P.E., Iowa DOT
PCC Rehabilitation of US 30 in Denison, Iowa: A Contractor’s Perspective
Mark Rhinehart, Iowa Civil Contracting
Innovations in Concrete Pavement: Activities at the CP Tech Center
Seyedhamed Sadati, Ph.D., E.I.T., CP Tech Center
Iowa Pavement Management Program (IPMP)
Iowa Pavement Management Program (IPMP): Overview
Inya Nlenanya, Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University
Iowa Pavement Management Program (IPMP): City of West Des Moines Perspective
Jeff Nash, P.E., City of West Des Moines
Iowa City Gateway Project
Jason Havel, P.E., P.T.O.E., City of Iowa City
New Design Tools for Concrete Streets and Parking Lots
Dan King, E.I.T., Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA)
2017
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 15, 2017
Welcome and Introduction
Steve Tritsch, P.E., CP Tech Center
Maquoketa Streetscape: Strategies for Success
John Wandsnider, P.E., IIW, P.C.
Andy Goedken, E.I., IIW, P.C.
Frank Ellenz, City of Maquoketa
Urban Concrete Overlays
Pat Bickett, P.E., L.S.I.T., Schlotfelt Engineering
Paving for Progress
Doug Wilson, P.E., City of Cedar Rapids
Concrete Distress: Assessments and Solutions
Dale S. Harrington, P.E., CP Tech Center
SUDAS Update
Paul Wiegand, P.E., Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
Surface Sealers: Concrete Pavement Applications
John Cunningham, Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA), representing the CP Tech Center
E-Ticketing
Greg Mulder, P.E., Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) / Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA)
Lee Shepard, Iowa DOT
2016
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 17, 2016
Recycling Concrete Pavement
Tom Cackler, P.E., Woodland Consulting, representing the CP Tech Center
Michigan ADA Training Construction: ADA Ramps
Dan DeGraaf, P.E., Michigan Concrete Association
Rebuilding Marion’s Central Corridor
Michael Barkalow, P.E., LSI, City of Marion
Coral Ridge Avenue, Phase I (Coralville, Iowa)
Aaron Granquist, P.E., HR Green
Funding Options for Street Improvements
Kristin Cooper, J.D., Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Preservation Practices
Nick Humpal, P.E., Iowa DOT
Ron Loecher, P.E., Iowa DOT
Tools and Strategies for Public Engagement
Wade A. Greiman, P.E., Snyder & Associates
Alternative Bidding by Pavement Type
John E. Dostart, P.E., Iowa DOT
2015
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 18, 2015
Pavement Management Systems
Bill Weiss, P.E., Applied Pavement Technology
Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Rehabilitation Methods (Mason City, Iowa)
Mark Rahm, City of Mason City
2015 Asbury Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Robert Schiesl, P.E., City of Dubuque
Greg Doeden
Subgrades and Subbases
Dale S. Harrington, P.E., CP Tech Center
Utility Patches and Coordination
Lee Tippe, P.E., City of Cedar Rapids
Municipal Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Overlays: Design and Construction
Eric Cowles, P.E., City of Ames
Corey Mellies, P.E.
Project Showcase: Residential Street Reconstruction Projects in Small Cities
Kathleen Connor, Snyder & Associates
Project Showcase: Project Alluvion, City of West Des Moines
Andy Denker, Concrete Technologies, Inc. (CTI)
Jeremy Huntsman, P.E., HR Green
2014
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 12, 2014
Bicycle Facilities in Iowa City
Jason Havel, P.E., City of Iowa City
2nd Edition (2014) Update: Concrete Pavement Preservation Guide
Dale S. Harrington, P.E., Snyder & Associates, representing the CP Tech Center
Pavement Thickness Design Methods
Eric Ferrebee, P.E., American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)
Integrated Pavement Solutions
Gordon Smith, P.E., Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) / Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA), representing the CP Tech Center
John Cunningham
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA): A Tool for Better Pavement Investment and Engineering Decisions
John Donahue, P.E., Missouri DOT
Alternate Bidding and Iowa DOT’s Best Value Method
Wes Musgrove, P.E., Iowa DOT
Performance-Engineered Mixtures—So What?
Peter Taylor, Ph.D., P.E., CP Tech Center
2013
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 13, 2013
Street Maintenance Planning and Implementation: How to Reduce Costs and Improve Your System
Paul Moritz, P.E., City of Ankeny
Al Olson
Types of Pavement Issues: Why and Prevention
Jim Grove, P.E., Global Consulting, Inc.
Recycled Concrete: Value to City
Mike Danburg, P.E., Yaggy Colby Associates
Bonding Procedures (Handout)
Mark Cory, J.D., Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Minniette Bucklin, J.D.
Concrete Pavement Spectrum
John Cunningham, Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA)
“Optimizing” Concrete Pavement Design
Todd M. LaTorella, P.E., MO/KS Chapter, American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)
Understanding the Effects of Subgrades and Subbases on Pavement Service Life
David White, Ph.D., P.E., CP Tech Center
Jerod Gross, P.E., LEED AP, Snyder & Associates
2012
Municipal Streets Seminar
November 14, 2012
Beyond Maintenance Bonds: Enhanced Protection for Cities
John Cunningham, Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA)
Recent Trends in Regional Prices
Gordon Smith, P.E., Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) / Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA)
Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
Deanna Maifield, P.E., Iowa DOT
Bonding Procedures (Handout)
Mark Cory, J.D., Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
Joint Durability: Where Next?
Peter Taylor, Ph.D., P.E., CP Tech Center
Pavement Thickness Design Parameter Impacts
Paul Wiegand, P.E., Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)