Serving a Multi-Modal World

Embassy Suites | Loveland, CO | September 28 - 30, 2016

Letter from the Chairman MAJOR SPONSORS

Dear Prospective Attendee: On behalf of the conference planning committee, I would like to welcome you to the 36th Annual APWA Western Snow & Ice Conference and National Snow Roadeo. This conference and snow roadeo serves as a catalyst for growth and opportunity for all attendees. It underscores the conference’s platform – certification, opportunities, resources, engagement – and fuels our collective mission of advancing development of operators, supervisors, and managers in snow operations. This year’s theme of “Serving a Multi-Modal World” could not have a more suitable backdrop for our time together. Snow removal operations personnel are seeing constant changes in the way snow removal services are delivered. For example, as bicycle infrastructure continues to grow and change in the U.S. and Canada, so do the needs to maintain these facilities. Bicycles have different winter needs than motor vehicles. Learning about the latest equipment and technology insures you can provide world class services for all modes of transportation in your community. We are looking forward to strengthening your knowledge, providing robust learning, hearing from speakers who have contributed to the success of snow operations through innovation, proven practices, and technology, and seeing new relationships form through networking. Throughout the three days of the conference, there will be interesting and informative program sessions that will encompass topics that focus on snow management, technology, and operations. The exhibitor show will have more than 100 vendors showcasing their products and services, ready and eager to discuss their capabilities and services with all attendees. The National Snow Roadeo will feature the best operators who will go head to head to prove who’s the best. This competitive event is a fun way to test skills and prepare personnel for the upcoming winter season. Join forces with us in Loveland, CO and we will succeed together! Mark your calendars and we will create magic in September! For more information about the conference and roadeo, visit the website at www.westernsnowandice.com. Sincerely,

Larry Schneider Chairman 36th Annual APWA Western Snow and Ice Conference and National Snow Roadeo

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Conference Highlights MAJOR SPONSORS

Featured Speaker: Mark Mayfield Presenting “Momma Told Me There’d Be Days Like This” Thursday 9/29 - 8:30 a.m. Stressed out? Lethargic? Burned out? This program will help you solve those ills by learning five behaviors that will help balance your life and by learning techniques to deal with your biggest stressor…PEOPLE! This keynote is high on content AND hilarity. Mark Mayfield is a really funny, clean comedian who has received rave reviews while sharing the stage with celebrities like Paul Newman, Peter Frampton, Colin Powell, and Bob Newhart. He makes nearly 100 presentations annually to a wide variety of corporations, conventions, and trade associations. He also introduced the President of the United States on a live, nationwide television broadcast. Mayfield was raised on a farm in Caney, Kansas. He received two degrees from Kansas State University, and served as National President of the Future Farmers of America. He is also author of the popular book, Mom’s Rules, a comedic yet poignant look at those things Mom said to us as kids.

Featured Speaker: Mike Tyler, City of Salem, VA Presenting “Why Salem is Snow Much Different.” Friday 9/30 - 12:00 p.m. The City of Salem is a community of approximately 25,000 nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. In the winter of 2016, Winter Storm Jonas dropped over a foot of snow in the region. While many municipalities were shut down, Salem was up and running due to smart-thinking, preparation, and expert management of the city’s 320 lane miles. Learn how this city stays ahead of the storm!

For more than 30 years, Mike Tyler has been providing creative cost saving leadership for the city of Salem, Virginia in various roles. Whether he is repairing, constructing, maintaining or creating, he is always the go-to guy in the city. In 2000, he became the Street and General Maintenance Director. He oversees 107 full-time employees and is responsible for many of the innovative approaches used throughout the city, including installing plow blades on garbage trucks to maximize snow removal. Not surprisingly, his hobbies include building, fabricating, and camping. He recently built a 1936 Diamond T truck into a Hot Rod. Tyler and his wife, Diane, reside just outside of Salem in Roanoke County with their two daughters.

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Conference Highlights Public Works Traffic Incident Management (T.I.M.) Certification Class Wednesday 9/28 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presented by Sgt. Bart Trippel, Colorado State Patrol and Kevin Devine, CDOT Crashes and other traffic incidents occur every day, everywhere. However, the frequency is increased in poor weather, like winter snow storms. Public works employees are often requested to respond to these incidents; yet inter-departmental communication is an issue throughout the nation. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training, a curriculum based on the Incident Command System (ICS) that many public works agencies are familiar with. This class will help increase the number of trained responders, reduce responder/motorist fatalities and injuries, and help streamline inter-departmental communications during incident management.

Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop Thursday 9/29 & Friday 9/30 The temperature is dropping fast and the weather service says snow and ice are on the way. Do you know how to keep your community’s roadways safe? Though winter maintenance is typically a small portion of a transportation professional’s job, it is one of the most visible. Winter storms quickly turn into emergency situations – especially for areas that do not often experience snow and ice. Bridges freeze, accidents happen, and people can die. Does your agency know what to do? We can help!

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The APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop provides a well-rounded overview of all aspects of snow and ice control for individuals charged with supervising their winter maintenance operations. This course examines all the aspects of winter maintenance management, including implementing a winter maintenance plan, deciphering winter weather patterns, determining the proper material and equipment to use, examining different snow and ice control techniques, and dealing with unusual winter situations.

The workshop will also consist of testing throughout the day. Attendees receive a certificate of completion upon receiving a score of 80% or above. The Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop is a fantastic training opportunity for new supervisors, senior operators, or anyone wanting a good overall understanding of winter maintenance operations.

City of Loveland Facility Tour Friday 9/30 - 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The Public Works Administration building opened in October 2014. The site combines the Public Works office and field staff into one building on the Service Center campus. The tour will showcase the LEED elements designed and constructed in the project and will take you through the large shop areas and the trash and recycling cart wash facility. Attendees will see the new automated car wash, recycle yard and the large drainage facilities needed to protect the site from flooding. Space is limited to a first come, first served basis.

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Conference At-A-Glance Tuesday 9/27 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Early Registration for Conference and Roadeo

Wednesday 9/28 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Roadeo Registration Hours

Coffee & Snack Breaks

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Conference Registration Hours

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Hall Hours

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

SPONSORED BY

2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

T.I.M. Management

Technology

Operations

7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Roadeo Events

Major Sponsor Showcase

Roadeo Registration Training – What’s the Upside

CDOT Gas-X Tubes and Avalance Control

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall Mental Health How Do You Maintain WorkLife Balance

How to Convince Stakeholders to Implement New Technologies

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

11:00 a.m. Media Relations

Brine Making Made Simple

Environmental Impacts from Snow Removal

Public Works Traffic Incident Management Class (T.I.M.) No additional charge. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Judges Orientation

Roadeo Orientation

8:30 AM 3:00 PM

8:30 AM Completion

Roadeo Diagnostics: Single Axle Tandem Axle Loader Grader Skid Steer

Roadeo Competition: Single Axle Tandem Axle Loader Grader Skid Steer

pewag Chain Chains On/Chains Off Competition (at the Roadeo site)

12:00 p.m. Lunch Session Please RSVP if you plan to attend. 1:15 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

Seasonal Forecasts – More Than a Groundhog’s Shadow

Modeling Isn’t Just What You See in Magazines

Residents Gone Rogue

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

2:45 p.m. Watches vs. Warnings

Road Grip During Winter Storms: Before, During, and After Deicer Application

Challenges of Ice Cutting

3:45 p.m.

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EnviroTech Services, Inc.

Conference At-A-Glance Thursday 9/29 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Conference Registration Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Hall Hours

Coffee & Snack Breaks

SPONSORED BY

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 11:30 - 12:00 p.m. 2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Management

Technology

7:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Winter Maintenance

Major Sponsor Showcase

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m.

Operations

Color Guard Flag Presentation, National Anthem Sung by Estes Park High School Choir and Opening Remarks by Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez and APWA Colorado Chapter President Michelle Stevens.

9:30 a.m. Featured Speaker: Mark Mayfield Presenting “Momma Told Me There’d Be Days Like This” 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall Cascading Events and Unintended Consequences

11:30 a.m.

Validating Chemical Deicers Using Non-Intrusive Sensors

BBQ Lunch Provided Environmental Impacts & Sustainability

2:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m.

Kois Brothers Supervisor Certificate Workshop

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall

12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m.

Stories from the Road

Route Reporting with GPS

How New Bike Lane Designs Affect Winter Operations

Supervisor Certificate Workshop

Certified Cirus Controls

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall Working Together for Optimal Operations

Trends in Alternative Fuels

Snow Removal from Trails

Supervisor Certificate Workshop

4:30 p.m.

7:00 10:00 p.m.

“Blades Up” Social Sponsored by 4Rivers Equipment An opportunity to network with your peers and enjoy a fun-filled night! Featuring Casino Night with Texas Hold ‘Em, Black Jack and Craps, and a mechanical bull for some real entertainment.

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Conference At-A-Glance Friday 9/30 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Conference Registration Hours

Coffee & Snack Breaks

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Hall Hours

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

SPONSORED BY

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Management 8:00 a.m.

How to Manage a Snow and Ice Budget

Technology What Technologies Do the APWA Award Winners Use?

Operations

Loveland Facility Tour

Winter Maintenance

Your Wish List – What Changes Do You Want to See?

9:00 a.m. Supervisor Certificate Workshop

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hold the Phone, It’s Starting to Snow!

Big Data and How It Impacts Winter Maintenance

Working Routes Together

City of Loveland Facility Tour

(8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)

Bus Leaves at 9:15 a.m.

BREAK - Visit Our Exhibitor Hall Awards Banquet Luncheon With Featured Speaker: Mike Tyler Presenting “Why Salem is Snow Much Different.” Plus: Roadeo Awards and Major Prize Drawings

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Wednesday 9/28 Conference Registration Opens 7:00 a.m.

Roadeo Diagnostics - Single Axle, Tandem Axle, Loader, Grader, Skid Steer 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Roadeo Registration 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Roadeo Competition - Single Axle, Tandem Axle, Loader, Grader, Skid Steer 8:30 a.m. - Completion

Roadeo Orientation 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Public Works Traffic Incident Management (T.I.M.) Class 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presented By: Sgt. Bart Trippel, Colorado State Patrol and Kevin Devine, CDOT The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed the Traffic Incident Management (T.I.M.) Responder Training, a curriculum based on the Incident Command System (ICS) that many public works agencies are familiar with. This class will help increase the number of trained responders, reduce responder/motorist fatalities and injuries, and help streamline inter-departmental communications during incident management. There is no charge for this class but please RSVP if you plan to attend so we may accommodate everyone.

Morning Tracks Part I 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Training – What’s the Upside? Presented By: Wilf Nixon, The Salt Institute and Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines How do we make sure that we get the best possible return on our investment in training? What sort of training do we need for our agencies? How much time and resources should we devote to training? What outcomes should we expect when we have a good training program in place? CDOT Gas-X Tubes and Avalanche Control Presented By: Kane Schneider and Randy Tano, CDOT Road and interstate closures due to avalanches are an obvious need for the safety of the traveling public. But area economies are affected every hour commerce is halted. Discover some of the methods CDOT uses to safeguard lives and help mitigate the dangers of avalanches, while reducing road closure time and disruptions. Management Tracks

Technology Tracks

Morning Tracks Part 2 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mental Health – How Do You Maintain Work-Life Balance? Presented By: Bret Hodne & Matt Dolan, City of West Des Moines, and Larry Schneider, City of Fort Collins The life of a winter maintenance professional can be tough, especially when Mother Nature deals out her worst. Not only can the storms be brutal, but nasty winters can seem to drag on forever. Sleep deprivation, shift changes, family obligations and a wide variety of other issues can take a toll on a person’s mental and physical health. This session will offer insight for reviewing these issues and implementing ideas to help staff get through the winter season. Both Snow plow operators and managers perspectives will be covered. How to Convince Stakeholders to Implement New Technologies Presented By: Mark DeVries, Vaisala; Wilf Nixon, The Salt Institute; Mike Coffey, Alaska DOT; and Kevin Hensley, City of West Des Moines One of the great challenges in winter maintenance is implementation of new ideas or new programs. Success depends on getting buy in from both leadership and operations. Having data to back up what you bring forward is vital. Come see how other agencies have succeeded. This session will include a discussion and two case studies.

Morning Tracks Part 3 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Media Relations Presented By: Heather Burke Belile, City of Denver and a representative from CBS4 Media relations is an important part of winter maintenance. Come see how The City & County of Denver communicates with local news media to inform the public about winter maintenance. Learn how the media can be a powerful tool if used properly. Winter Maintenance

Operations Tracks

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Wednesday 9/28 Brine Making Made Simple Presented By: Kevin Hensley, City of West Des Moines and Clay Hildreth, Henderson Products, Inc. When looking at the technology in today’s market, brine making may seem overwhelming. We will discuss technology in use today and new technology currently being developed and explore how different additives can enhance salt brine under different conditions.

areas without road weather stations. Come hear how NCAR is using models to understand future road conditions.

Environmental Impacts from Snow Removal Presented By: Wayne Lupton, EnviroTech and Mike Coffey, Alaska Department of Transportation Snow removal operations can wreak havoc on the environment if not done correctly. Learn how operators and supervisors can reduce the impact of snow removal operations on the environment.

Residents Gone Rogue Presented By: Pat Kennedy, City of Denver, Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines, Tom McMinimee, City of Aurora Plowing streets can prove to be a daunting task during many snow events. Along with many of the plowing challenges, residents oftentimes do some fairly crazy things and have unrealistic expectations. This session will focus on some of these challenges, as well as ideas that have been implemented to solve some interesting issues that are encountered. Along with learning from well-seasoned practitioners, come prepared to share some of your own personal stories.

pewag Chain Chains On/Chains Off Competition 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - At the Roadeo Site

Afternoon Tracks Part 2 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Lunch Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Watches vs. Warnings Presented By: Nezette Rydell, National Weather Service What is really the difference between a winter storm watch and a winter storm warning? Learn the difference from the National Weather Service.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we may accommodate all those who want to participate.

Major Sponsor Showcase: EnviroTech Services, Inc. Presenting “How to Get the Most Out of Your Salt Brine and How to Avoid the Pitfalls” 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Afternoon Tracks Part 1 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Seasonal Forecasts – More Than a Groundhog’s Shadow Presented By: Jon Tarleton, Vaisala Are seasonal forecasts really based on what a groundhog says? This session will touch on the basics of meteorology and explore what really goes into a seasonal forecast. Modeling Isn’t Just What You See in Magazines Presented By: Amanda Anderson, NCAR Computer models are an integral part to winter maintenance decisions. Not only do they forecast future road weather conditions using output from road weather stations, but they also use connected vehicle data to assess current road conditions in

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Road Grip During Winter Storms: Before, During, and After Deicer Application Presented By: Aburaj Muthumani and Michelle Aken, Montana State University Understanding road grip is important to any winter maintenance operation. Hear results from a study that monitored two winter seasons (2014-15 and 2015-16) of deicer application and resultant friction measured with non-invasive road surface condition sensors along I-70 and I-25 in Colorado. Challenges of Ice Cutting Presented By: Larry Schneider, City of Fort Collins and Mike Coffey, Alaska Department of Transportation When winter arrives, it brings an assortment of potentially dangerous conditions. Agencies need to be ready to deal with ice covered roads, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and bike lanes. You will learn the latest in ice cutting, why agencies spend the money to remove the ice, and what they do with it. You’ll also hear what interesting methods were used to cut ice up to 16” thick across an entire road.

Thursday 9/29 Opening Ceremony and Featured Speaker 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Color Guard Flag Presentation, National Anthem Sung by Estes Park High School Choir and Opening Remarks by Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez and APWA Colorado Chapter President Michelle Stevens. FEATURED SPEAKER: Mark Mayfield Presenting “Momma Told Me There’d Be Days Like This”

Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Morning Tracks Part I 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cascading Events and Unintended Consequences Presented By: Lori Hodges, Larimer County Have you ever wondered what could happen when a catastrophe strikes? This session will review different catastrophic events and explore how decision-making can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. Cascading events will also be discussed in an effort to increase critical thinking during and after emergencies and disasters. Finally, this session will review the importance of relationships in the preparation and execution of response to major events. Validating Chemical Deicers Using Non-Intrusive Sensors Presented By: Steve Bytnar, EnviroTech Services, Inc. In a perfect world, all materials would be field tested. In the real world, it’s important to start in the lab to have data from a controlled environment and predict that data across

various conditions and circumstances. This session will explore using non-invasive road weather sensors to understand the effectiveness of different chemicals. Stories from the Road Presented By: Casey Schroeder, Summit County; Kasey Grosskreuz, Summit County; Tim Brady, City of Loveland and Matt Dolan, City of West Des Moines Sometimes, the best way to learn is from the experience of others. You’ll hear a panel talk about stories during snow operations that are humorous, hair-raising, educational, and safety related. Connect with your fellow attendees through their experiences.

Major Sponsor Showcase: Kois Brothers Presenting “Brine Making Made Easy” 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. BBQ Lunch Provided 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Tracks Part I 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Environmental Impacts & Sustainability Presented By: Wilf Nixon, The Salt Institute and Mark DeVries, Vaisala What is sustainability and how does it actually relate to winter maintenance? Is it just that environmental stuff – hugging trees and the like, or is there something else (of value?) included in it? How do I know if I am being sustainable? What benefits should sustainability bring to my organization?

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Thursday 9/29 Route Reporting with GPS Presented By: Paul Fox, CDOT CDOT’s vehicles and equipment are equipped with AVL systems to help manage their fleet with real time information. These systems monitor diagnostic data, idle time, location, fuel usage, route, and, on occasion, speed. We can increase their efficiency on equipment with accurate data, and reduce fuel cost by reducing idle time and by improving driver’s behavior. How New Bike Lane Designs Affect Winter Operations Presented By: Dan Raine, City of Denver, Tessa Greegor, City of Fort Collins and Dave “DK” Kemp, City of Boulder Bike lanes have become a growing part of the MultiModal Transportation Network. Listen to the presenters talk about planning, community outreach, and winter maintenance of protected and non-protected bike lanes. Hear some of the lessons learned and challenges that have been overcome.

plans and agreements before the season provides the best winter maintenance during an event and through clean-up. Learn about how the City of Colorado Springs works together to set expectations and provide high levels of service. Trends in Alternative Fuels Presented By: Tracy Ochsner, City of Fort Collins Fuels. Many different options for many different applications and truck types. This session will introduce you to the differences and what you should select based on your need, as well as examine the impacts of those fuels on the environment. Snow Removal from Trails Presented By: Laird Thornton, City of Greenwood Village, and Bill Nuanes, City of Denver Trails are an important part of a multi-modal world. Clearing snow from trails is an important part of winter maintenance. Learn from this panel how they handle the relationship between trails and winter weather.

Major Sponsor Showcase: Certified Cirus Controls Presenting “Certified Cirus, What Does It Mean?” 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

“Blades Up” Social Sponsored by 4Rivers Equipment 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Afternoon Tracks Part 2 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

An opportunity to network with your peers and enjoy a fun-filled night! Featuring Casino Night with Texas Hold ‘Em, Black Jack and Craps, and a mechanical bull for some real entertainment.

Working Together for Optimal Operations Presented By: Jack Ladley, City of Colorado Springs Cities. Counties. State. Colleges. Working together to set

Management Tracks

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Operations Tracks

Friday 9/30 Winter Maintenance Supervisor Workshop 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Morning Tracks Part I 8:00a.m. - 9:00 a.m. How to Manage a Snow and Ice Budget Presented By: Mike Coffey, Alaska Department of Transportation Each year, budgets for snow and ice decrease, but your level of service is required to stay the same, if not improve. Come learn how you can effectively manage a snow and ice budget during times of budgetary restrictions. What Technologies Do the APWA Award Winners Use? Presented By: Bryan Beitzel, Village of Buffalo Grove, and Dale Rademacher, City of Longmont Each year the APWA selects agencies from across the country who have shown excellence in snow and ice removal practices, while minimizing environmental impacts to win the Snow and Ice Control Award. Listen to two of the three winners explain why their agencies were selected. Your Wish List – What Changes Do You Want to See? Moderated By: Larry Schneider, City of Fort Collins Come and participate in a round table discussion on what you would love to see, from technology to equipment, materials to schedules.

citizens have come to expect quality services. Mike Nelson, representing Centennial and Bill Winfield, Director of Operations for Terracare come together to share how their coordinated efforts lead to a successful public / private partnership. Big Data and How It Impacts Winter Maintenance Presented By: Wilf Nixon, The Salt Institute, and James Bryant, National Transportation Research Board Is big data just putting the temperature down in a really big font, or does it mean something else? And what does it mean? How will all this talk about big data impact how we do winter maintenance? What should change, what will change, and what should not change because of it? Working Routes Together Presented By: Tom Aguilar, CDOT, Larry Schneider, City of Fort Collins and Pat Kennedy, City of Denver An interesting panel discussion about how cities, counties and state agencies work cooperatively together to develop regional maps that highlight best route choices and coordinate plow route trade-offs. Learn how these agencies work together to improve snow operations, resulting in efficiencies and better service.

Awards Banquet Luncheon and Featured Speaker 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

12 PM - FEATURED SPEAKER: Mike Tyler from the City

The new Public Works Administration building site combines the Public Works office and field staff into one building on the Service Center campus. The tour will showcase the LEED elements designed and constructed in the project and will take you through the facility.

of Salem, VA Presenting “Why Salem is Snow Much Different.” The City of Salem is a community of approximately 25,000 nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. In the winter of 2016, Winter Storm Jonas dropped over a foot of snow in the region. While many municipalities were shut down, Salem was up and running due to smart-thinking, preparation, and management of the city’s 320 lane miles. Learn how this city stays ahead of the storm!

Morning Tracks Part 2 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Plus, join us for the Roadeo Awards and major prize drawings.

City of Loveland Facility Tour 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. / Bus leaves at 9:15

Hold the Phone, It’s Starting to Snow! Presented By: Mike Nelson, City of Centennial, and Bill Winfield, Terracare Snow removal services for the City of Centennial are provided by Terracare Associates. With over 1,100 lane miles of Priority #1 and #2 streets to plow, Centennial’s

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National Snow Roadeo The National Snow Roadeo is a popular competition that tests the skills and knowledge of equipment operators from around the country. The competition offers five events: z z z z z

Single Axle Snow Plow (two-person team event) Tandem Axle Snow Plow (two-person team event) Loader (individual event) Grader (individual event) Skid Steer (individual event)

Each event includes a diagnostic vehicle inspection, and a timed obstacle course. Prizes and trophies for all events will be awarded at the Roadeo Awards Luncheon held Friday afternoon. The National Snow Roadeo will continue to include Wednesday-only one-day registrations. The following attendees can participate in the roadeo: Full Conference Registrations z Includes one free roadeo event z Each additional roadeo event is $75 per person, per event Wednesday One-day Registrations z Each roadeo event is $75 per person, per event in addition to the one-day conference registration fee z Includes a seat at Friday’s Roadeo Awards Luncheon Show support for the continuing education of your operators by registering them for the conference and Roadeo. For questions contact Roadeo Chairman Doug Legg at [email protected].

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Last to Register is the First to Compete!

Location & Lodging Bring Your Spouse Bring your spouse along to enjoy all the wonderful activities and attractions in, and around Loveland! There is shopping at nearby Centerra, museums, local brewery tours, golf, or visit world-renowned Rocky Mountain National Park and hike or bike one of the many trails! The Embassy Suites also offers a full service spa with a variety of high quality treatments to help you both relax and unwind.

Accommodations The following is a list of recommended hotels that are offering discounted conference rates. Most of the hotels are holding blocks of rooms through late August, so make your reservation as early as possible to ensure you get the location, rate, and number of rooms you prefer. Be sure to mention the Snow & Ice Conference to get the discounted rate. Address

Phone

Conference Rate

4705 Clydesdale Pkwy

970-593-6200

$144

Must book by 9/6 for conference rate

Wingate by Wyndham 5360 Ronald Reagan Blvd 970-578-0966

$99

Hampton Inn

5500 Stone Creek Cir

970-593-1400

$144

Residence Inn

5450 McWhinney Blvd

970-622-7000

$144

1710 Foxtrail Dr

970-461-1000

$144

Holiday Inn Express

6092 E Crossroads Blvd

800-315-2621

$155

Best Western

5542 E US Highway 34

970-667-7810

$139

NEW! Must book by 8/27 for conference rate Must book by 8/27 for conference rate Must book by 8/27 for conference rate Must book by 8/27 for conference rate Must book by 8/27 for conference rate

Hotel Name Embassy Suites (Headquarters Hotel)

Fairfield Inn

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Please Note: Those with a range of prices are offering more than one style of room to conference participants. Most are extending rates for early arrivals and late departures. Please inquire with the hotel during reservations. If tax exempt, please notify the hotel when making a reservation. Deposit and cancellation policies will be unique to each hotel. Please inquire with the hotel when making a reservation.

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Register Now Wednesday, 9/28 - Friday, 9/30, 2016 Embassy Suites, Loveland, CO - (970) 593-6200 Visit the Conference Website for Additional Information and to Register: www.westernsnowandice.com Conference fees include: reference and materials packet, prizes, educational sessions, participation in one (1) Roadeo event (additional Roadeo events cost $75/person/event), entrance to exhibitor areas, break refreshments sponsored by Auto Truck Group, BBQ lunch on Thursday and the following optional events: Wednesday Public Works Traffic Incident Management Class, Wednesday Lunch Session Sponsored by OJ Watson Sponsorship Group, Thursday “Blades Up” Social sponsored by 4Rivers Equipment and Friday Awards Banquet Luncheon.

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Visit www.westernsnowandice.com to register today! Full Conference Registration Cost:

F $195 by 9/12

One-Day Registration F WED ...................... F $85 by 9/12 F $110 after 9/12

F $220 after 9/12

(Optional Free Events: RSVP online if you plan to attend) F Lunch Session Sponsored by OJ Watson Sponsorship Group (Wed) F Public Works Traffic Incident Management Class (Wed)

F WED w/ Roadeo ..... F $85 by 9/12 F $110 after 9/12 (see below for details) F THUR .................... F $85 by 9/12 F $110 after 9/12 F FRI ......................... F $85 by 9/12 F $110 after 9/12

F “Blades Up” Social Sponsored by 4Rivers Equipment (Thur) F Awards Banquet Luncheon & Conference Closing (Fri) Bring Your Spouse!

Guest Registrations F $65 - Includes Wednesday Lunch Session, Thursday BBQ Lunch, and Friday Awards Banquet Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Workshop F $25 - In Addition to the Conference Registration - Registration is Required if You Plan to Attend! Roadeo Registration

Full conference registration includes one roadeo event; additional events are $75/event by 9/12; $125 by 9/27; $150 day-of 9/28. Wednesday one-day registrations may participate in the roadeo at a cost of $75/event by 9/12; $125 by 9/27; $150 day-of 9/28. (in addition to the conference registration fee) - includes a seat at Friday’s Roadeo Awards Banquet and Conference Closing. Visit www.westernsnowandice.com to register. Please include all names of participants who are going to compete in the Roadeo when you complete the online form. If you do not know the names of attendees at the time of registration, please list them as your agency #1 (e.x. City of Fort Collins #1), and then email the confirmed names to [email protected]. If Additional

By 9/12

By 9/27

Day Of 9/28

$75 $75 $75

$125 $125 $125

$150 $150 $150

F Single Axle Plow F Tandem Axle Plow F Skid Steer

If Additional F Loader F Grader

By 9/12

By 9/27

Day Of 9/28

$75 $75

$125 $125

$150 $150

Register Early, Save Money!

Registration and Payment Options All registrations must be completed online. Visit www.westernsnowandice.com to pay by credit card. Cancellations must be processed online using the confirmation code obtained in the original confirmation email by September 12, 2016 to receive a refund. QUESTIONS: Contact Pam Weimer at [email protected].

c/o Pamela Weimer 6540 S. Tabor St. Littleton, CO 80127 REGISTER ONLINE AT W W W.WESTERNSNOWANDICE.COM!

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Embassy Suites | Loveland, CO | September 28 - 30, 2016