Practitionerthe

Winter 2017

Volume 18, Issue 1

Inside this issue

Annual Chapter Conference President’s MessageAnnual Awards ProgramProject of the YearKorbitz AwardPWI 3 ClassWinter Workshop2017 Calendar of Events2017 Chapter BoardSpring Street ConferenceCall for PapersSpring Golf TournamentAnnual Chapter ConferencePast President SpotlightCommunity Service Project Young Professionals UpdateAwards PresentationsWest Slope Branch UpdateCAPA-APWA NCAT ScholarshipsNews & Announcements

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APWA ColoradoAnnual Chapter ConferenceThe APWA Colorado Chapter held its 3rd Annual Conference with the theme ‘In-novate’ and it was more successful than we imagined! Almost 200 people at-tended the conference with many first time attendees joining us. Thanks to so many that came together to make this happen including a fantastic committee, great speakers, wonderful sponsors, and you, the attendees. This event was held Monday, November 7th and Tuesday, No-vember 8th, 2016 at the Arvada Center. The conference featured two full days including a great reception. Our Keynote Speaker was former Denver Bronco Karl Mecklenburg, who provided an inspira-tional presentation outlining his Six Keys to Success. Our innovative topic sessions included the multi-modal diverging dia-mond interchange at US 36 and McCaslin Boulevard in the Town of Superior and how the Urban Drainage and Flood Con-trol District found an innovative way to integrate surfing into a drop structure on the South Platte River. The conference provided both general sessions and three track sessions that focused on manage-ment and leadership; technical and maintenance; and financial and funding to provide presentations on a variety of topics.

This is the 3rd year since we merged the Annual Awards Banquet with the Annual

Chapter Conference allowing us to better position our chapter to pursue national recognition of our individuals and accom-plishments with the National deadlines for applications. It has also created op-portunities to network and understand how we are making a difference around the state by including the awards ban-quet with the Annual Conference. See the separate article on the awards in this newsletter on page 5.

We are in the process of preparing for the 2017 annual conference. The theme is Performance Matters and will be held on Monday, October 23rd and Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 at the Arvada Cen-ter. We have released a Call for Papers to develop our roster of presentations. We will also be sending out surveys periodi-cally to get your opinions on items dur-ing our planning process. Please watch your emails for these opportunities to provide input. There are sponsorship op-portunities available for the conference and reception. We are working with area hotels to provide good room rates dur-ing the conference for our out of town attendees.

We always welcome new additions to our committee. If you are interested in being on the committee, please contact Chuck at cweiss@e-470.com or by phone at (303) 537-3420.

Chuck WeissAnnual Chapter Conference Chair

Message from the President

I hope this message finds the members of Colorado APWA off to a great 2017. I would like to take this opportunity to say what an exciting time it is for the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association and I am humbled to be your president in 2017. First, a big thank you goes to Michelle Stevens in leading the chapter this past year. She and the fellow board members set a high bar to follow. The Colorado Chapter has a very full agenda that continues to evolve to better serve its members. The Chapter is in great shape as the new Colorado board, West Slope Branch board, and many committee chairs and members are all very dedi-cated and passionate volunteers who focus continually to serve the membership and greater Public Works community in Colorado.

The many chapters around the country have varying degrees of member support, but the Colorado Chapter prides itself on its deliberate focus to bring forth member opportunities that elevate skills and knowledge in the public works industry. This support starts in February and continues all the way to November with multiple conferences, trainings, and networking opportunities as well as having fun along the way. For specific details of all the events the 2017 Calendar of Events is included in this issue of The Practitioner as well as on the Chapter website at http://colorado.apwa.net/PageDetails/7097.

One of the most exciting events is that Colorado will host, as Past President Pete Adler puts it, THE APWA National Snow Roadeo in Loveland this September in association with the APWA Western Snow and Ice Conference. Even though historically, the roadeo was listed as the national snow roadeo. This past year the National APWA Board of Directors approved it as the APWA sanctioned national snow roadeo. Join me in offering a big round of applause to Pete, Larry and the rest of the committee for bringing this to fruition. With the winter weather, many of our members are already getting significant practice and sharpening their snow roadeo skills.

On the national level, the Colorado Chapter was very interested in submitting a bid for hosting the 2020 PWX in Denver, but was unable to pursue due to scheduling conflicts at the Colorado Convention Center. The chapter plans to aggressively pursue host-ing the event in 2022. Although five years off, to successfully plan for such a big undertaking takes time and preparation from all members, so please stay tuned.

These highlights are just some of the agenda items the board will work on this year. The best efforts however, come from the work the Chapter takes on every year with the Construction Inspection Conference, Spring Street Conference, Snow and Ice Confer-ences, supporting the CARMA winter workshop, the YP program and the Public Works Institute. These opportunities confirm the Chapter’s commitment to provide invaluable training to our members. So get ready to jump in and take advantage of all the offer-ings that the Colorado Chapter provides for its membership and enjoy the benefits of APWA!

Greg Hall, Town of Vail

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2016 ANNUAL CHAPTER CONFERENCE & AWARDS LUNCHEON

The Chapter was pleased to have National APWA President Ron

Calkins attend the conference and awards lunch as well as give the

opening address.

The session “Surfing in Colorado....Really? “ was a big hit as the audience was able to see a work of art come to life as they learned how

this innovative project was implemented.

2016 ANNUAL CHAPTER CONFERENCE & AWARDS LUNCHEON

Former Denver Bronco, Karl Mecklenburg, presented the keynote address focused on overcoming obstacles on the

way to achieving your dreams.Afterwards he signed books,

autographs and posed for photos with the attendees.

Great food!

Annual Chapter Conference photoscourtesy of Molly Trujillo

One lucky drawing winner won the signed jersey donated by

Mr. Mecklenburg!

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2016 APWA Colorado Awards

The American Public Works Association Colorado Chapter Awards Program was established in 1985 to recognize out-standing programs, projects, and individuals representing the best in the public works profession.

The awards program and luncheon became part of the Colo-rado Annual Chapter Conference in 2014. This year the lun-cheon was held on Monday, November 7th at the Arvada Cen-ter.

The awards committee was made up of APWA members, John McCarty, Michelle Stevens and Greg Hall, who had the tough task of selecting the awarded projects this year. Nomi-nations were submitted and judged using established criteria:• Innovation: Has the individual, program, or project found new methods to provide better service to the public or to in-ternal customers?• Achievement: Did the completed project or program achieve all set goals? Were the desired results achieved and were they consistent?

• Transferable: Is the resulting improvement and innovation transferable to other communities and situations?• Cooperation: Was there special cooperation between indi-viduals, agencies, citizens, businesses and the general public?

The Chapter was also pleased to honor several Colorado recipients of certifications, credentials and accreditation programs as well as the third graduating class of the Rocky Mountain Public Works Institute and APWA Lifetime mem-bership recipients.

The awards luncheon and ceremony was attended by over 350 people who came to celebrate these outstanding pro-grams, projects and individuals. The Colorado Chapter would like to thank all the communities who submitted nominations and the outstanding public works professionals who work tirelessly to plan, build, maintain, and improve our communi-ties.

APWA Colorado Past Presidents

One of the highlights of the Awards Luncheon each year is that the Chapter invites all of the Past Presidents to attend. This year we had 12 in attendance:• G.J. Weiss (1969) • Scott Tucker (1980)• Rodger Young (1987)• Jim Pequette (1990)• Larry Schneider (1991)• Dan Hartman (2004)

• Bryan Weimer (2005)• Abel Moreno (2009)• Keith Reester (2011)• Dave Zelenok (2012)• Pete Adler (2014)• John McCarty (2015)Left to Right: Scott Tucker, Dave Zelenok, Pete Adler,

Larry Schneider, Bryan Weimer, G. J. Weiss, Rodger Young

A special moment at the APWA Colorado Awards Luncheon was having Past President Jerry (G.J.) Weiss introduced by his son Chuck Weiss, Annual Chapter Conference Chair!

APWA Colorado Through the Generations

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2016 APWA Colorado Awards Projects & Programs

Administration Large Community: City of Centennial Advancements in Public Works: Online & Mobile GIS Applications Medium Community: City of Commerce City Automated Trash Collection Shared Spreadsheet Small Community: City of Montrose Recycling Program Administration

Disaster or Emergency Construction Large Community: City of Longmont Sunset Bridge Over St. Vrain Creek Small Community: City of Montrose Wastewater Treatment Plant Bank Stabilization Project

Environment Large Community: Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority Willow Creek Outfall Water Quality Treatment Small Community: City of Delta Storm Water Infrastructure Improvement Project

Parks and Trails Large Community: City of Arvada Rocky Mountain Greenway Medium Community: Town of Parker Pikes Peak Court Extension Small Community: City of Fort Morgan Rainbow Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Structures Large Community: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Ground Source Heating and Cooling System Small Community: City of Louisville City Services Facility

Transportation Large Community: CDOT, Region 2 I-25 & Fillmore Diverging Diamond Interchange Medium Community: Town of Superior, City of Louisville, CDOT US 36/McCaslin Diverging Diamond Interchange Project Small Community: Summit County, Town of Silverthorne, Copper Mountain Resort Dillon Valley Resurfacing

Administration

City of Montrose

City of Commerce City

City of Centennial

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2016 APWA Colorado Awards Projects & Programs

Disaster or Emergency Construction

City of Longmont City of Montrose

Environment

SEMSWA City of Delta

Structures

Arapahoe County City of Louisville

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Parks and Trails

City of Arvada

Town of Parker

City of Fort Morgan

2016 APWA Colorado Awards Projects & Programs

Transportation

CDOT, Region 2

Town of Superior, City of Louisville, CDOT

Summit County, Town of Silverthorne, Copper Mountain Resort

Special Thanks to the Colorado Public Works Journal

APWA Colorado Chapter would like to thank the Colorado Public Works Journal for their support of the APWA Colorado Awards Pro-gram. Their publication of each year’s nominations allows the Chapter to recognize all the extraordinary nominations.

The Chapter wishes to thank CPWJ for their work with the Chapter throughout the year! Awards Photos Courtesy of Colorado Public Works Journal

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2016 APWA Colorado Awards Individual Awards

Young Leader

Jeremiah UngerCDOT

Outstanding Public Works Employee

Mike ComstockArapahoe County

Professional Manager of the Year Administrative Management

Allen PetersonArapahoe County

Professional Manager of the Year Transportation

Kurt MuehlemeyerCity of Westminster

Professional Manager of the Year Water Resources

David BriesCity of Montrose

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2016 APWA Colorado Awards

APWA CERTIFICATION RECIPIENTS Kenneth Hilt, CPFP, Town of Breckenridge

2016 APWA Accreditation Town of Castle Rock

APWA LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP RECIPIENTS Gary Behlen, Town of Erie Craig Duffin, City of Louisville Bud Elliot, City of Thornton Gene Hazlett, City of Glendale

PUBLIC WORKS LEADERSHIP FELLOW (PWLF) Paul Danley, SEMSWA

Project of the Year

Baptist Road WestEl Paso County

The Baptist Road West project constructed a new grade separated crossing over the Union Pacific railroad tracks and Monu-ment Creek to address safety, access, and mobility concerns associated with an at-grade crossing. It improved traffic flow in the area with improvements to the local roadway network including the design and construction of the County’s first round-about and, enhanced public recreational facilities while being sensitive to the natural environment in the area. This $13 mil-lion PPRTA project demonstrates the benefits and cooperation that can be achieved between numerous entities to provide a true public benefit.

2016 William E. Korbitz Award

The William E. Korbitz Award is awarded annually to the individual who displays the character, integrity and leadership of Mr. Korbitz, the first President of the Colorado Chapter of APWA. The first award was given in 1995. The following evaluation criterion is used for evaluating the recipient.

•General accomplishments during his/her career•Leadership characteristics that have positively impacted their agency, department, staff and community•Contributions to the APWA Colorado Chapter•Other contributions to the American Public Works Association•Community involvement that has impacted and influenced the community•Additional involvement and contributions not stated previously

For 2016, the 21st recipient of this award is Pete Adler. Pete is a very active and passionate member of APWA, at the national level and at the local level.

Pete has been involved with the local Colorado chapter for more than 16 years. He has served as the President, Past President, Alternate Delegate, Board Member and Treasurer.

As part of his commitment to the profession, he has also been very involved at the national level as well by serv-ing on several committees over the years. Pete served on the Association’s National Project of the Year Commit-tee for three years; during that time he was the Committee’s co-chair in 2009. He also chaired the APWA Awards Committee in 2013. Pete is also involved in the APWA National Equipment and Roadeo Task Force, the APWA PWX program review committee and has served as an evaluator for the APWA Accreditation Program assisting other agencies in their accreditation or re-accreditation process. In 2015 Pete played an instrumental part of the City of Arvada becoming accredited as the Accreditation Manager for the Utilities Department. He is also a mentor to other public work professionals through the Public Works Leadership Fellows program.

His dedication and passion for the profession doesn’t stop there.

Pete has been a Board Member and former Board Chairman for the Metro Wastewater Reclamation District for more than 15 years. They service over 1.7 million people in a 715 square mile service area, treating 130 million gallons of wastewater per day. He also has been a part of the City of Arvada Retirement Plan Board for more than 17 years and was recently re-elected for the fifteenth consecutive year as Chair of the Board.

Pete’s contributions to the committees and boards that he serves on is admirable and respectful. Over the past couple of decades, Pete continuously shows his love and passion for the profession. He embraces every oppor-tunity to assist and enhance when called upon and is more than willing to help out in any way possible.

Congratulations Pete!Article courtesy of Patty Carrico

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2015-2016Public Works Institute Class

The Rocky Mountain Public Works Institute is proud to graduate the third class. PWI 3 was made up of 29 outstanding individuals, representing 7 Western Slope and 14 Front Range Public Works agencies. The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority graciously hosted the 5, 2-day sessions. Thank you to John McCarty and the SEMSWA staff!

We had a combination again this year of professional speakers as well as our own public works professionals leading class discussions. Thank you to Dan Hartman, Keith Reester, Larry Schneider, Doug Groves, Dave Skuodas, John Burke, Vince Auriemma, Bryan Weimer, John Harris, Steve Glammeyer, Brian Pettet, Paul Hindman, Amelia Deleon and Steve Mater-kowski for sharing your experience and commitment to elevating public works.

PWI focuses on teaching eleven core competencies desired by public works agencies as well as provide an opportunity to build an incredible and personal network to assist public works professionals on a trajectory of growth and success. If you are interested in learning more about this local training program please visit http://colorado.apwa.net/. Registration for the 2018 session will open in April.

Daniel Becker, Town of New CastleBrian Berg, Town of Estes ParkKathryn Bergh, City & County of BroomfieldJames Carder, City of Fort CollinsJeff Darnall, Town of VailDustin Fisher, City of MontroseEd Fuller, Town of Snowmass VillageRandy Guzik, Town of VailMichael Holm, City & County of DenverTim Hoos, City of ArvadaJacob James, Town of ParkerJohn McQuiston, City of WestminsterBrad Meyering, City of Castle PinesJohn Mounier, Town of ParkerGary Padilla, Town of Avon

Shauna Paulson, City of GoldenKathryn Phillips, City of DurangoDan Pumphrey, City of ArvadaRenee Railsback, Colorado LTAPDan Shjandemaar, City of WestminsterKevin Smith, Town of Castle RockRaymond Smith, City of AlamosaSam Stevens, City & County of DenverJeremiah Unger, CDOTMike VanDyke, City of GoldenJacob Vargish, Town of Castle RockWesley Watkinson, City of Fort CollinsMark Williams, City of GoldenMicah Zogorski, City of Longmont

Laura Kroeger, UDFCDPublic Works Institute Chair

2016 APWA-CARMAWinter Workshop a Success!

The Colorado Association for Roadway MAintenance (CARMA) is a sub-committee of APWA that continues its tradition of delivering great opportunities for training and networking with their annual Winter Workshop. The Winter Workshop is designed to offer topics to help local agencies prepare for winter and keep staff on the cutting edge of methods, materials, and operations. The 2016 workshop was a success and occurred on October 13, 2016 in Loveland. The staff at the City of Loveland’s new Public Works Facility were gracious hosts sharing many of their new resources.

Facility HighlightsThe Public Works Department provides planning, design, construction and main-tenance services for the City of Loveland. Originally, the City of Loveland’s Pub-lic Works operations, including Solid Waste, Storm Water Maintenance, and Street Maintenance, were operating from multiple sites throughout the City. Their new consolidated facility, located at the City’s Service Center site, has heated bays to pro-tect equipment from freezing temperatures and enables the snow plow fleet to be ready quickly in a snow storm event. Their new wash rack has the dual use of clean-ing debris from vehicles after a storm event and staging plow trucks in preparation of a winter storm. The street repair shop also includes a crane for lifting heavy com-ponents. Designed for sustainability, and LEED certified, the City of Loveland Public Works now has a more energy efficient building with insulated precast concrete wall panels, radiant heating, and modular workstations. Their consolidated Service Cen-ter allows for shared resources within closer proximity, and the departments are able to better communicate and meet when needed.

Facility Size: 77,178 square feet Fleet Size: 141 vehicles Site Size: 27 acres

The Winter Workshop presentations addressed several engaging topics this year. The Keynote Speaker was Peter Coughlan, the Director of the Maine Local Roads Center (LTAP). Peter’s session was very well received and covered content from the new Manual on Environmental Best Management Practices for Snow & Ice Control. He addressed environmental and infrastructure impacts and concerns; Anti-icing vs Deicing; Levels of Service; Pre-Season Preparation; Calibration; Treatment Products: Solids vs Liquids; Prewetting vs Pretreating; Before & During the Storm; and Park-ing Lots. Other sessions included Winter Maintenance Apps for Mobile Devices, Roundabout Winter Maintenance, Changing Your Attack for Weather Conditions, and a panel discussion on Snow & Ice Control Equipment, Techniques, and Materi-als: A Local Agency Perspective. This year, we also had a surprise visit from “Wil-bah”, a seasoned small town road foreman who came to class to learn about Winter Maintenance, but enlightened the crowd with his antics and advice as a plow guy. The City’s Public Works staff completed the program by taking the group on a tour of their new winter operations facility. The 65 attendees, representing 25 different agencies, added to the variety of discussion and networking.

CARMA would like to thank the following agencies for their participation and in-sightful presentations: Maine LTAP, FHWA Resource Center, GMCO Corporation, City-Works, Lucity; Colorado LTAP, Town of Breckenridge, City & County of Broomfield, City of Longmont, and City of Loveland.

Most of all, we are thankful for the hospitality and help with the meeting accommo-dations of our hosts at the City of Loveland. Let us know if YOU would like to host this event in the fall of 2017!

Renee Railsback, Colorado LTAPAPWA Colorado Chapter Director

2017 Calendar of EventsFebruary 2 & 3 Construction Inspection Conference CU Denver South, 10035 S. Peoria Street, Parker, Colorado 80134April 18 Spring Street Conference Golf Tournament Tiara Rado Golf Course, 2057 S. Broadway, Grand Junction, Colorado 81507April 19-21 Spring Street Conference, Grand Junction Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506May 21-27 Public Works WeekJune 21 Chapter Golf Tournament Riverdale Golf Course, 13300 Riverdale Road, Brighton, Colorado 80601August 27-30 APWA PWX, OrlandoAugust 29 Region IX/Chapter Dinner, Orlando (Location TBD)September 27-29 Western Snow & Ice Conference & National Snow Roadeo Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, Colorado 80538October 23 & 24 APWA Colorado Annual Chapter Conference Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, Colorado 80003October 23 APWA Colorado Annual Awards Luncheon Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, Colorado 80003October Pool Tournament Wynkoop Brewery, 1634 18th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202October CARMA Winter Workshop (Date & Location TBD)

2017 APWA Colorado Chapter BoardElections for the Colorado Chapter Board and West Slope Branch were held in November 2016. The Chapter would like to in-troduce you to this year’s Board and welcome our new officers and directors.

OfficersPresident: Greg Hall, Town of VailPresident Elect: Lesley Thomas, City & County of DenverSecretary: James Phelps, Town of BreckenridgeTreasurer: Kimberly Dall, City of BrightonPast President: Michelle Stevens, Felsburg, Holt & UllevigChapter Delegate: Dan Hartman, City of GoldenAlternate Chapter Delegate: Pete Adler

Chapter DirectorsDavid Bennetts, UDFCDBob Manwaring, City of ArvadaMichael Martin, Merrick & CompanyRenee Railsback, Colorado LTAPDave Schmit, Arapahoe CountyJohn Sheldon, City of Greenwood VillageMelissa Jucha, FHWA, Emerging Professional Director

West Slope BranchChair: John Harris, City of MontroseVice-Chair: Paul Ruud, Town of TellurideSecretary: Jim HathewayTreasurer: Sean McCormick, Gunnison CountyPast Chair: John Baker, Town of Snowmass VillageAt-Large Director: Jim Hatheway

West Slope Branch DirectorsSusie Hervert, Town of VailMark Johnston, Town of BreckenridgeJoe Lucero, Gunnison CountyScott Mattice, Pitkin CountyChris Spears, City of Grand Junction

Register at http://Colorado.APWA.net

30th SPRING STREET CONFERENCEApril 19-21, 2017

Clarion Inn755 Horizon Dr ◊ Grand Junction, CO ◊ (970) 243-6790

NEW State Championship BACKHOE Competition

The West Slope branch of Colorado APWA and the Colorado Association for Roadway MAintenance (CARMA) present the 30th Anniversary Spring Street Conference. Always an educational and enjoyable event - so plan to join us! Early registration is $95 before April 7th. ($110 after April 7). Backhoe Competition is $10 additional for competitiors. Registration will be available online where you can pay by Check or Credit Card.

ATTENDEES $95 before April 7th

$75 per person includes cart

GOLF TOURNAMENTTiara Rado Golf Course

2057 South Broadway ◊ Grand Junction, CO

Tuesday, April 18th

3 Great Ways to Participate: 1. Purchase an Exhibit Space - A 6-ft table/chairs, Thursday lunch for 2 reps AND two 10’x20’outdoor equipment spaces are included with exhibitor registration. Additional outdoor spaces are $50 each. 2. Sponsor a Break - At $500, your company’s name will be announced and prominently displayed. 3. Sponsor a Hole at the Golf Tournament - You could sponsor a hole or prizes for Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, or Longest Putt for $150 each. Prize donations are also accepted (golf balls, tees, putters, etc.)

EXHIBITORS $300 before April 7th

EQUIPMENT: • 1st Annual - State Championship

BACKHOE COMPETITION

SESSION TOPICS:• BenefitsofaPavementManagementSystem• TrafficControlPlanningInteractive• Sustainability Evaluation SystemSuccessful Street

Sweeping• Roundabouts: Safety & Maintenance• PW HazMat Recognition & Response

OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT DEMOCONCRETE PAVING DEMO

• Future of Transportation• Is This the End?? Nope, Just Hoping to Retire• Best Practices for Crack Sealing & Wide Crack Repair• EffectivePavingOperations:Roller,Compactionand

Smoothness• Best Practices for Concrete Pavement Maintenance,

Inspection and Contracting

KEYNOTE: Comedy Mentalist, Chris Carter, Chicago, ILAGENDA TOPICS

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CALL FOR CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) is requesting abstracts for presentation at the 4th Annual Chapter Confer-ence to be held October 23 & 24, 2017. Presentations are typically 50 minutes in length, although there are opportunities for longer presentations or workshops. You are invited to speak and share your public works experiences.

The theme for the 2017 Conference is PERFORMANCE MATTERS Whether it’s innovative infrastructure design or an exciting new business idea…performance matters. In this fast-paced world, we are always trying to meet users’ expectations with quick fixes for improving services, or providing a faster delivery speed. We all know, “Time equals Mon-ey”, but safe and reliable performance are what matters most. We are looking for dynamic presentations, case studies and real points of view about how focusing on performance has made a difference with your operations or project implementation. We invite you to submit summaries of how performance has mattered when it comes to issues of reliability, consistency, sustainability, and continued success in Colorado. We want to hear about how performance in public works has mattered to you!

For detailed information on how to submit, please visit the Colorado Chapter website http://colorado.apwa.net/. Submissions deadline is April 3, 2017. For questions, contact speaker coordinator Scott Brink at sbrink@ci.wheatridge.co.us..

SAVE THE DATE!

APWA Colorado Golf Tournament

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Riverdale Golf Course, Brighton

Information and Registration available this spring

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

For more information contact Dave Schmidtdschmidt@arapahoegov.com

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Past President SpotlightDave Chambers

Dave Chambers has had a calling for engineering from a young age when he used to build and construct all manner of things with Legos® and erector sets. That calling sent him to engineering school and he never looked back!

Chambers grew up mostly in Missouri in St. Louis and Kansas City, but decided to come to Colorado in the early 1980’s because “why not?”

Dave is currently the Public Works Director for the City of Aurora but has held many interesting jobs along the way; moving furniture to pay his way through college, student in-tern, laborer, inspector, engineer and manager. Being the Public Works Director is probably his favorite position but managing the street department is a close second. “I am fortunate to serve as the director and I took the job to help employees who work in public works have their best life possible.” He also states that serving as project manager for the construction of the Aurora Municipal Center from 2000 thru 2003, was a career highlight. “It was great construct-ing the signature building for the City that will represent its municipal government for years to come.”

Chambers got involved in APWA through the Western Snow & Ice Conference. In 1988 the conference was being held in Aurora and they needed some help. Dave remarks “I was lucky to serve on the conference started by the ‘Great One – Larry Schneider’ for many years and it was one of the high-lights of my career.” In 1999 he served as Chapter President. That year was highlighted by the Colorado Chapter stepping up to host the 1999 Congress after the host city had backed out. “It took a lot of work on the part of everyone involved in APWA but it was a great conference. One of the best parts was Ken Black taking the National Conference Committee on a helicopter tour of Denver!”

Being involved in the public works field for many years has given him a unique perspective. “The Public Works field is ever changing as always. Public Works has become a much more demanding profession requiring dedication and per-severance.” He notes that the skill level required to man-age multiple stakeholders, the general public and elected officials to accomplish goals is very high. When asked how the Chapter has changed since he was president, he remarks “the Chapter now has many more young people, minorities and women. It is great to see that the profession will be in good hands going into the future.”

Dave is an active outdoorsman in his time away from the office. He enjoys traveling in his RV, camping, fishing, hik-ing, kayaking, archery, stand up paddling, cycling, swim-ming, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing – all things outdoors and Colorado! Some of his favorite places to visit have included South Padre Island National Seashore, Gulf Islands National Seashore and Canyonlands in and around Utah.

Dave and his wife, Connie, have been married 36 years and have three children, Marissa, Cassidy and Kirk that includes two engineers in the bunch. They are eagerly awaiting their grandchild due in March. “How exciting is that?!!”

When asked about his future and retirement Dave says he still has a lot to accomplish. “Serving in the public sector is a calling that demands patience and perseverance. I think APWA is a great way to connect with others in the profession and would encourage everyone working in Public Works to become involved at some level. Public Works people are the best!” Dave is also one of the best and the Colorado Chap-ter is lucky to have him as a member and leader.

1999 Colorado Chapter President

Colorado Chapter Community Service ProjectThe Colorado Chapter held a community service project in conjunction with the 2016 Annual Chapter Conference. We were pleased to offer conference attend-ees an opportunity to give back to the community that hosted us. We held a food drive benefitting the Arvada Community Food Bank. The Chapter collected several boxes of food that were donated to the organization.

The Chapter would like to thank everyone who contributed and helped to make this project such a success!

Michelle Stevens and Greg Hall present some of the boxes of food collected to the Arvada Com-munity Food Bank.

2017 YP Planning in Full Swing!Whether you are early in your career, are willing to share words of wisdom, or want to help shape the group, the Colorado Chapter Young Professionals (YP) Group has a place for you! We are ea-gerly planning for this year and are thrilled to say 2017 will bring some fun events to expand your professional network.Tentative 2017 events include:• March: Career Advancement Series #4• May: Spring Networking Event • June: 4th Annual Rockies Game • August: Fall Networking Event (Brewery Tour Style)• November: Annual Conference Speaker Introductions• TBA: Group tour and presentations

Contact Melissa Jucha at Melissa.jucha@dot.gov if you have any questions or would like to get in-volved. Please share with others in your office that may be interested in becoming part of this profes-sional organization. Public Works is best shared with others, so come be a part of the group!

2016 APWA Colorado AwardsPresentations at Local AgenciesEach year the Colorado Chapter Board offers the awarded agencies and individuals the opportunity to have their award presented to them by a Board member at a city/town council, county commissioner or board meeting.

John McCarty presented Arapahoe County’s awards for the Fairgrounds Ground Source Heating and Cooling Sys-tem, Mike Comstock for the Outstand-ing Public Works Employee and Allen Peterson was recognized for Profession-al Manager of the Year-Administrative Management award.

David Bries was recognized as Professional Manager of the Year-Water Resources and Dustin Fisher for his completion of the Public Works Institute.

The City of Montrose received an award for Recycling Program Administration.

Past President Steve Glammeyer pre-sented the award to the City of Mon-trose for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Bank Stabilization Project.

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The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) created a partnership with the APWA Colorado Chapter to estab-lish a scholarship in 2001 to afford people the opportunity to attend the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Asphalt Technology training course at Auburn University. Since the inception of this partnership, 115 people have been awarded scholarships and attended the course. In 2017, six have been selected to be attendees at the NCAT Technol-ogy Course in February 2017. The persons traveling to Auburn, Alabama February 20-24, 2017 are Ben Reiter (City of Boulder), Frank Costillo (Town of Castle Rock), James Carstens (City of Commerce City), Kaleb Tesfamariam (RockSol Consulting Group), Breanna Stout (WesTest), and Mustapha Aichiouene (Yeh and Associates). Congratulations!Not only does our partnership with the Colorado Chapter of the APWA work to send people to the technology course, but we partner in other educational opportunities. CAPA and the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center (RMAEC) hold webinars many times each year and each of those is open to ALL APWA members at no cost simply by register-ing and logging into the scheduled sessions. Many of the sessions have been recorded and are available on the CAPA website for on demand playback. In 2017 we have 15 webinars scheduled and will add more as needed.The Colorado Chapter and the RMAEC partner during the APWA Inspector Conference to offer Inspector Certification for chapter members at a reduced rate. This session is typically held one day before the APWA Inspectors conference. CAPA typically holds one or more technology forums each year highlighting one of the most talked about asphalt related subjects affecting agencies and industry. These are either in the spring or fall as the construction season is beginning or ending. CAPA also typically presents at the APWA-CARMA Spring Street Conference in Grand Junction presenting on one of the current issues with road maintenance. We partner with APWA members on open houses and product showcases. To raise funds, CAPA holds a golf tournament each year. In 2017 the tournament will be on Friday, September 15, at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood. If you are interested in being considered for the 2018 trip to Auburn, look for the announcement on the CAPA website later this spring

I hope your new year is off to a good start!I am excited to begin 2017 as the in-coming APWA Colorado Chapter West Slope Branch Chair. That excitement is fu-eled by the dedication and commitment displayed by the entire Branch Board. Each Officer and Director volunteers countless hours throughout the year to develop and administer programs that enhance professional development and support Public Works agencies. The Branch serves individuals and agencies within Alamosa, Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Jackson, LaPlata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Park, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, and Summit Counties. I encourage you to contact any West Slope Branch Board member with questions, suggestions, or to learn how you can become involved in your professional organization.The West Slope Branch Board is already busy planning and preparing for the annual Spring Street Conference. Our partnership with CARMA ensures this year’s event will be as spectacular as ever. The conference provides educational sessions covering a variety of current hot topics. Vendors will display new and innovative products, services, and equipment. Attendees are able to network with hundreds of peers from around the state. Do not miss the Friday morning Equipment Roadeo, where the Colorado Backhoe Operator Champion will be crowned! Whether you drive a snow plow or a desk, the Spring Street Conference is the premier source for Public Works professional development. Mark your calendars to join us in Grand Junction April 19-21.In the first quarter of 2017, the West Slope Branch will accept applications for two financial assistance programs. The West Slope Branch Internship Assistance Program provides agencies with financial assistance to hire and train Public Works interns, with the goal of generating interest in our profession. Through its first two years, this program provided funding to five West Slope agencies. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and intern development programs have trained fleet mechanics, engineering technicians, utility system operators, pavement management technicians, and more. The West Slope Branch Scholarship Program provides funding assistance to individuals enrolled or enrolling in more formal education programs in a specific Public Works discipline. The program distributes thousands of dollars to numerous students each year. Past recipients have studied engineering, landscape architecture, public administra-tion, environmental science, electrical lineman operation, and many other Public Works related disciplines. Each has expressed a sincere interest in a career as a Public Works professional. Please contact any West Slope Board member for additional information about either of these programs.Public Works agencies provide the fundamental services necessary for communities to thrive. I recognize the profes-sional commitment you make daily to meet changing public expectations. I’m proud to work with you and look for-ward to what 2017 will bring!

Tom Clayton, CAPADirector of Training & Member Services

John Harris, City of MontroseWest Slope Branch Chair

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News & Announcements

APWA ConnectThe APWA Connect environment contains familiar tools, such as the InfoNOW communiities as well as expanded and enhanced technical and networking resources. Not only is this new platform more stable and reliable, it also provides you with features that have not been available in the past.

2017 APWA National Awards ProgramNominations are being accepted for the 2017 Awards Program. There are several categories including Top 10 Public Works Leaders, Public Works Project of the Year, Small Cities/Rural Communities Project of the Year and many other categories. For more informa-tion, criteria and how to submit, please go to http://www.apwa.net/awards.APWA Awards deadline is Wednesday, March 1, 2017.A Helpful Hints and Tips for Award Nominations has been created and posted on National’s website for your assistance with fre-quently asked questions received in the past. Should you have any questions please contact Rhonda Wilhite at rwilhite@apwa.net.

APWA National NewsMyAPWAHave you checked out all you can do on MyAPWA? When you sign in on the National APWA website, and click on “MYAPWA HOME”, you are able to access and update your profile information, use APWA Connect which includes InfoNow and other networking com-munities and update settings for your account including changing your password. Check it out!

Upcoming Events

Public Works WeekSince 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. This annual observance, which takes place May 21-27, 2017 is designed to educate communities and their leaders on the importance of our nation’s public infrastructure and public works services. This year’s theme is “Public Works Connects Us”. National Public Works Week also serves as a time to recognize the contributions of public works professionals who design, build, plan, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste dis-posal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to our nation’s economy and way of life. APWA encourages public works agencies and professionals to take the opportunity to make their stories known in their communities. The National Public Works Week How-To Guide is one of several resources APWA makes available to agencies to assist them in the development and implementation of their own individual celebrations. The Guide is available on http://apwa.net. If you have a Public Works Week story that you would like to share with the APWA Colorado Chapter, please send it to Pamela Weimer, Chapter Administrator, so we can recognize it in future newsletters.

DREAM BIG: Engineering Our WorldFrom the Academy Award nominated producers of Everest and The Living Sea, Dream Big 3D takes you on an adventure around the world to explore engineering marvels both large and small, ancient and modern. From the Great Wall of China to the high-tech Shanghai Tower, from underwater robots to solar powered cars, you will see how human ingenuity pushes the limits of innovation. Dream Big celebrates engineers who build, invent and shape our world and inspire the youth of today who will become the great minds of tomorrow.This film will be shown at the IMAX Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science from February 17-April 13.

News & AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAPWA Colorado Chapter CommitteesWould you like to be more involved with APWA and the Colorado Chapter? Please let us know if you are interested in serving on or chairing a committee or if you have an idea for an event. Contact Pamela Weimer, Chapter Administrator at bdweimer@msn.com.

The PractitionerDo you have information on an emerging topic of interest, project, or news that would be of interest to our members? All members are welcome to contribute to future newsletters. The Practitioner is published quarterly. The submissions deadline for the next newsletter is April 14, 2017.

Partnering OpportunitiesAre you a member of a similar professional organization to APWA? The Colorado Chapter is interested in partnering or co-sponsoring educational or training opportunities. Please contact a Chapter Board member or Pamela Weimer, Chapter Administrator, on how we can work together to assist our members.

Job PostingsDoes your agency have a job opening? The Colorado Chapter website can help you with getting the word out! We list public works employment opportunities on our Chapter website under Resources/Employment: http://colorado.apwa.net/ For more informa-tion, contact Pamela Weimer, Chapter Administrator at bdweimer@msn.com.

John Sabo, PE Named Colorado Transportation Group ManagerDenver, Colorado – November 2016 – Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) has named John Sabo, PE Vice President and Colorado Transportation Group Manager. John has nearly 20 years of experience in Colorado providing program management, design, and management of civil, structural, transportation and construction support services. Prior to joining Benesch, John served as Contract Manager for over 100 on-call task orders for clients along the front range. He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions providing high quality projects un-der tight deadlines, within budget and delivering on his promises. John, a Colorado native, received his Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado. Benesch is excited to have John join the Colorado Division and lead the Transportation Group.

MembershipNew MembersColorado APWA would like to welcome the following new members who have joined in the last six months.

John Adair, City of Colorado SpringsShane Alton, Town of TimnathJuliana Archuleta, Adams CountyAlex Ariniello, Town of SuperiorAaron Asquith, City of LafayetteGreg Barlow, CIRSAJohn Butler, CSU studentEric Combs, D2C ArchitectsTom Coventry, Applied Information Inc.Christopher DeRosia, City of ArvadaWesley Dismore, City of ArvadaBrian Duggan, D2C ArchitectsRandy Evans, SACWSDJohn Firauzi, City of Arvada

Justin Forman, City of AspenDenny Gibson, Park CountyDavid Goff, SACWSDNiki Griffin, Park CountyJoel Hemesath, City of GreeleyJason Hughes, EJ USAWebb Jackson, City of AspenMelissa Jucha, FHWADave Klockeman, RockSol Consulting Group Inc.Daniel Long, City of EnglewoodWilliam Mast, Town of Castle RockSandra McDonald, City of ArvadaJohn Mierzwa, EJ USAJohn Mulhall, City of Thornton

Phil Neal, City of ArvadaRiley Pennington, City of ArvadaJason Pierce, City of ThorntonKevin Rasmussen, Town of ParkerPeter Rice, City of AspenSteve Rossoll, City of Colorado SpringsTyler Sandt, Town of ParkerDaniel Schiltz, City of ThorntonCharlie Stefo, SACWSDBrian Thomas, EJ USATrang Tran, City of ArvadaJessica Upchurch, City & County of BroomfieldAubrey Wallace, Park CountyCharles West, City of AspenSarah Wilson, Colorado LTAP

APWA Toll Free Membership Hotline1-800-848-APWA

2017 Colorado Chapter APWA Executive Committeeand Chapter Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Greg HallTown of Vail1309 Elkhorn Drive, Vail, CO 81657Phone: 970.479.2160Email: ghall@vailgov.com

President-Elect: Lesley ThomasCity & County of Denver201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 608, Denver, CO 80202Phone: 720.865.8719Email: lesley.thomas@denvergov.org

Treasurer: Kimberly DallCity of Brighton500 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601Phone: 303.655.2112Email: kdall@brightonco.gov

Secretary: James PhelpsTown of BreckenridgeP.O. Box 168, Breckenridge, CO 80424Phone: 970.453.3181Email: jamesp@townofbreckenridge.com

Past President: Michelle StevensFelsburg, Holt & Ullevig6300 S. Syracuse Way #600, Centennial, CO 80111Phone: 303.721.1440Email: michelle.stevens@fhueng.com

Chapter Delegate: Dan HartmanCity of Golden1445 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401Phone: 303.384.8150Email: dhartman@cityofgolden.net

Alternate Delegate: Pete AdlerEmail: rockies325@gmail.com

AT LARGE DIRECTORS

David BennettsUrban Drainage & Flood Control District2480 W. 26th Avenue, #156B, Denver, CO 80211Phone: 303.455.6277Email: dbennetts@udfcd.org

Melissa Jucha, Emerging Professional DirectorFHWA12300 W. Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228Phone: 720.963.3424Email: melissa.jucha@dot.gov

Bob ManwaringCity of Arvada8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002Phone: 720.898.7601Email: bmanwaring@arvada.org

Michael MartinMerrick & Company5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village, CO 80111Phone: 303.353.3678Email: michael.martin@merrick.com

Renee RailsbackColorado LTAP3100 Marine St., Room A-213, UCB 561,Boulder, CO 80309Phone: 303.735.3530Email: cltap@colorado.edu

Dave SchmitArapahoe County6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112Phone: 720.874.6500Email: dschmit@arapahoegov.com

John SheldonCity of Greenwood Village10001 E. Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80112Phone: 303.708.6100Email: jsheldon@greenwoodvillage.com

WEST SLOPE BRANCH

West Slope Chair: John HarrisCity of MontroseP.O. Box 790, Montrose, CO 81402Phone: 970.497.8596Email: jharris@ci.montrose.co.us

Chair-Elect: Paul RuudTown of TellurideP.O. Box 397, 1375 Black Bear Road, Telluride, CO 81435Phone: 970.728.3077Email: pruud@telluride-co.gov

Secretary/West Slope Director At-Large: Jim HathewayPhone: 970.712.3723Email: jhatheway97@gmail.com

Treasurer: Sean McCormickGunnison County811 Rio Grande Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230Phone: 970.641.0044Email: smccormick@gunnisoncounty.org

Past Chair: John BakerTown of Snowmass VillageP.O. Box 5010, Snowmass Village, CO 81615Phone: 970.923.5110Email: jbaker@tosv.com

West Slope Branch DirectorsSusie Hervert, Town of Vail, shervert@vailgov.comMark Johnston, Town of Breckenridge markj@townofbreckenridge.comJoe Lucero, Gunnison County, jlucero@gunnisoncounty.orgScott Mattice, Pitkin County, scott.mattice@pitkincounty.com

Chris Spears, City of Grand Junction, chriss@gjcity.org

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR

Pamela WeimerAPWA Colorado Chapter6540 S. Tabor Street, Littleton, CO 80127Phone: 303.979.2190Email: bdweimer@msn.com

American Public Works AssociationColorado ChapterPamela Weimer, Chapter Administrator6540 South Tabor StreetLittleton, Colorado 80127

Did you know that much of the information contained in this newsletter is also available on the Web? Go to the

APWA Colorado Chapter website at http://colorado.apwa.net/