Iowa Streets & Roads Workshop and Conference 2009
Workshop, October 20, 2009 ~ Conference, October 21–22, 2009
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, Iowa
Download the registration brochure (387 kb pdf)
“Team Development” Workshop
October 20, 2009
Workshop Description
This workshop takes a comprehensive look at the skills and responsibilities needed to maximize people and resources in a successful workplace environment.
Good organization, planning, delegation, and management of people in your department is the key to bringing success, and to maximizing the potential of your employees. At the completion of this workshop participants will be able to
- select and train new employees;
- apply conflict management techniques;
- identify workplace stresses;
- manage problem employees; and
- delegate and empower employees.
Who Should Attend
Those who are associated with the day-to-day activities of local transportation agencies. This would include those who work in or have other related activities with a county or city, such as
- road maintenance supervisors;
- engineers;
- administrators;
- technicians;
- elected officials; and
- consultants.
Workshop Agenda
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 | Course Introduction Duane Smith, director Iowa LTAP |
| 9:00 | Selecting/Training New Employees |
| 9:45 | Break |
| 10:00 | Labor Management Relations |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Conflict Management/Workplace Stresses |
| 1:45 | Break |
| 2:00 | Problem Employees |
| 3:00 | Delegation and Empowerment of Employees |
| 3:45–4:00 | Closing Comments - Dismiss |
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Gateway for a special conference price (taxes not included):
- Superior double $92
- Superior king $92
- Executive king $102
- Executive Jr. suite $122
Please call the hotel at 515-292-8600 and mention the ISU Center for Transportation Research and Education to get the preferred rate.
You may also register online at www.gatewayames.com. Reservations must be made by Friday, October 2, 2009. Reservation requests received after Friday, October 2, 2009 will be accepted on a space available and a rate available basis.
Iowa Roads Scholar Program
Participation in this workshop will provide six contact hours for the Iowa Roads Scholar program.
Registration
The registration fee for the workshop is $75 and includes lunch, break refreshments, and workshop handouts. Registration deadline is October 13th, 2009. To register
- Mail or fax the registration form (201 kb pdf) plus payment to
Georgia Parham, InTrans — ISU Research Park, 2711 S. Loop Drive - Suite 4700, Ames, Iowa 50010-8664
fax: 515-294-0467 - Or register online and send payment separately.
Make checks payable to Iowa State University.
For More Information
For more information about this workshop, call Duane Smith, 515-294-8103; or Georgia Parham, 515-294-2267, gparham@iastate.edu.
2009 Streets and Roads Conference
October 21–22, 2009
Conference Description
2009 has been an unpredictable year with the economic recession and its huge impact on state and local budgets. The recession has made every workplace take a second look at budgets, to find even more cost savings than they have in the past. Everyone is under the same pressure to provide the same high level of service on a smaller budget. This conference will focus on sharing resources, and other cost-saving strategies for those responsible for managing and maintaining Iowa's roads.
Who Should Attend
Secondary road maintenance supervisors and others who are responsible for
- maintaining roadways and right-of-ways during winter and summer activities;
- personnel and budget;
- procurement of equipment and materials; and
- managing administrative and office functions.
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration/Vendor Displays |
| 9:00–9:30 | Welcome Comments ISRMSA President–Kevin Hackathorn, Johnson County ICEA President–Todd Fonkert, Bremer County APWA President–Jeff Krist, City of Council Bluffs |
| 9:30–10:15 | Local Government Resource Management 101 Lyle Brehm, Poweshiek County Engineer |
| 10:15–10:30 | Product Presentations/Door Prizes Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County (ISRMSA Secretary) |
| 10:30–10:40 | Break |
| 10:40–11:45 | Gravel Road Maintenance Mick Lee and Richard Bryant, MoGo Workshop instructors |
| 11:45–12:00 | Product Presentations/Door Prizes/Vendor Displays |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch/Vendor Displays |
| 1:00–1:45 | Mousetraps and Gadgets Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County (ISRMSA Secretary) |
| 1:45–2:15 | Product Presentations/Door Prizes Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County (ISRMSA Secretary) |
| 2:15–2:30 | Break |
| 2:30–3:15 | Ten Hour Shifts (City of West Des Moines and Cedar County) - Union issues - Staggering shifts |
| 3:15–4:00 | Door Prizes/Summary and Closing Kevin Hackathorn, Johnson County (ISRMSA President |
Thursday, October 22, 2009
| 8:00–9:00 | Roundtable Discussions Mark Bair, Poweshiek County (ISRMSA Vice-President) |
| 9:00–9:15 | Roundtable Reports Mark Bair, Poweshiek County (ISRMSA Vice-President) |
| 9:15–9:45 | Business Meeting Mark Bair, Poweshiek County (ISRMSA Vice-President) (District 1 and District 4 elections) |
| 9:45–10:00 | Break |
| 10:00–10:40 | Utilizing AVL for Winter Maintenance Kevin Hensley, City of West Des Moines Royce Fichtner, Marshall County |
| 10:40–11:30 | Effective Dust Control Policy Administration David Patterson, Washington County Engineer |
| 11:30–12:00 | Safety Award Tom Welch and Mary Stahlhut, Iowa DOT |
| 12:00–12:30 | Door Prizes/Adjourn |
| 12:30–1:30 | Committee Lunch in Harvest Room |
Registration
The registration fee for the conference is $95 and includes lunch, break refreshments, and materials. Registration deadline is October 13rd, 2009. Refund of registration fee will be made to participants who cancel before the deadline. No refunds will be made for cancellations after that date; however, substitutions are welcome anytime. To register
- Mail or fax the registration form (216 kb pdf) plus payment to
Georgia Parham, CTRE — ISU Research Park, 2711 S. Loop Drive - Suite 4700, Ames, Iowa 50010-8664
fax: 515-294-0467 - Or register online and send payment separately.
Make checks payable to Iowa State University.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Gateway for a special conference price (taxes not included):
- Superior double $92
- Superior king $92
- Executive king $102
- Executive Jr. suite $122
Please call the hotel at 515-292-8600 and mention the ISU Center for Transportation Research and Education to get the preferred rate.
You may also register online at www.gatewayames.com. Reservations must be made by Friday, October 2, 2009. Reservation requests received after Friday, October 2, 2009 will be accepted on a space available and a rate available basis.
Iowa Roads Scholars Program
Attendance at this conference will provide 8 contact hours for the Iowa Roads Scholar program.
For More Information
If you would like more information, call Georgia Parham, 515-294-2267, gparham@iastate.edu.
2009 Committee
(Conference steering committee included ISRMSA and APWA representatives)
ISRMSA
Kevin Hackathorn, Johnson County (president)
Mark Bair, Poweshiek County (vice president)
Jim Hilkin, Des Moines County (secretary)
Bill Pidgeon, Lee County (past president)
District 1: Tim Herrstrom, Boone County
District 2: Paul Kirstein, Wright County, Bo Barrus (alternate), Wright County
District 3: Russ Hobson, Plymouth County, Gary Vogel (alternate), Lyon County
District 4: Larry Holman, Fremont County
District 5: Steve Park, Davis County, Kent Anderson (alternate), Warren County
District 6: Dennis Lovell, Cedar County, Pat Oberbroeckling (alternate), Delaware County
APWA
Al Olson, Ankney
Bret Hodne, West Des Moines
Gary Rank, West Des Moines
Bruce Braun, Des Moines
InTrans
Duane Smith (Director, LTAP)
Georgia Parham
Iowa Streets & Roads Conference Vendor Displays
Download the vendor registration brochure (537 kb pdf)
The Iowa Streets and Roads conference will provide vendors with the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their products to road maintenance
supervisors and others who are responsible for maintaining roadways, procuring equipment and materials, and managing
administrative functions.
Registration
The vendor registration fee ($350) includes full participation in all conference events on October 21st–22nd, including lunch and break refreshments, for two vendor representatives. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, October 13th, 2009. Additional vendor representatives may participate at the regular conference registration rate of $95 per person.
See the vendor registration brochure for more details.
Vendor Displays
- Vendor displays will be located around the perimeter of the area where breaks and lunches will be served. Displays will only be in place on Wednesday, October 21st, the fi rst day of the conference.
- Outside display areas for large equipment will be available in the parking lot outside the conference center.
- Each display area will be 8x10 ft. and will include a skirted table and two chairs.
- If electrical or internet connections are needed, please indicate this in the appropriate box on the registration form.
Vendor Setup
Early setup will be available starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20th, in the Praire Room, and will last until 10:00 p.m. Vendors can also setup Wednesday morning, October 21st before the conference begins. Vendors who have questions or need assistance during setup can reach Georgia Parham (cell) at 515-231-8381.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Gateway for a special conference price (taxes not included):
- Superior double $92
- Superior king $92
- Executive king $102
- Executive Jr. suite $122
Please call the Gateway hotel at 515-292-8600 and mention the ISU Center for Transportation Research and Education to get the preferred conference rate. You may also register online at www.gatewayames.com. Reservations must be made by Friday, October 2, 2009. Reservation requests received after Friday, October 2, 2009 will be accepted on a space available and a rate available basis.
Hospitality Rooms
Vendors who are interested in hosting their own hospitality room following the conference on Wednesday, October 21 should contact Gateway’s group sales manager Aaron Mortvedt at 515-268-2226 or AaronM@GatewayAmes.com regarding pricing and room information.
Questions
If you have questions about
- vendor displays, contact Jim Hilkin, 319-753-8241; or
- registration, contact Georgia Parham, 515-294-2267 or gparham@iastate.edu.
For More Information
If you would like more information, call Georgia Parham, 515-294-2267, gparham@iastate.edu.