The Chapter Spring Conference will be held at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa.  The dates are Wednesday May 9th through Friday, May11, 2012.  Here is the Conference Information including a program, conference registration and Grandview Lodge registration lodging form.   Make sure you join us on Wednesday for the Get-Acquainted Reception at 5:00 p.m. at the Lodge.  New this year: Pre-Conference Golf Even ... Read More

The Chapter Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Golden Valley City Hall.  The meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m.  Chapter Spring Conference final preparations will be on the agenda.  The meeting agenda packet will be posted about a week prior to the meeting.

The Chapter Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Golden Valley City Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  A meeting agenda and meeting packet will be posted a week prior to the meeting. 

Please Note: Meeting location change.The Communications Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at Richfield City Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The meeting agenda will be a discussion of the Committee's Strategic Goals.  Here's the Meeting Discussion Document. 

The Chapter Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 1st at Golden Valley City Hall.  Here's the meeting agenda and packet.

The Chapter Executive Committee will hold a planning meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2011.  The meeting will be held from 12:00 p.m - 4:45 p.m. at the Old Historic Courthouse,Stillwater, MN.  Here is the meeting AGENDA. 

The Minnesota Chapter  Fall Workshop and Conference will again be held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, MN.  These two events will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 and Thursday and Friday, November 17 - 18th.  Registration is now open at the following link: http://cce.umn.edu/APWA-Minnesota-Chapter/index.html.  Here's the Conference and Workshop brochure.  

The Environment and Sustainability Committee will meet on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the League of Minnesota Cities building, Saint Paul.  The meeting agenda has been attached to the notice. 

The Chapter Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the League of Minnesota Cities offices in Saint Paul.  An agenda packet will be forthcoming on the website in the next few weeks.

The Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Monday, August 22, 2011 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at Richfield Public Works Facility.   See attached minutes from the June meeting.The meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.  The APWA Chapter Website Committee meeting the 18th - 19th was cancelled. 

The Chapter Nominating Committee will meet on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the League of Minnesota Cities offices in Saint Paul.  The meeting will last from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  Current Chapter Past Presidents are invited to participate for each office standing for election.  The Committee will present a slate of candidates to the Executive Committee by September 1st.  Past President Dave Hutton will Chair the Committee meeting. ... Read More

It's time to take a break and enjoy summer at the Minnesota Chapter's 2011 Summer Golf Outing.  Join your Chapter members and bring along a new prospective member to Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids, MN.  The Golf Outing is on Thursday, July 14, 2011 with a Shotgun Start at 12:00 p.m. Here's the Flyer and Registration Form. 

The Chapter Executive Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7th at the League of Minnesota Cities office.  The meeting will last from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Meeting agenda and packet will be forthcoming in the next two weeks.   

The Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 20th from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Richfield Public Works Facility. 

This year's theme is "Birds Tweet, Why Don't We?" The Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association will be holding its annual Spring Conference at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa on beautiful Gull Lake from May 11 to 13. Based on feedback from the membership as part of our chapter survey last fall, this management-focused conference has been redesigned to better address the needs and desires of the public works community. ... Read More

The Chapter Membership Committee will be hosting an April 28th tour and presentation of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and Mall of America Field roof repairs.  Mr. Steven Maki, P.E., Director of Facilities and Engineering for the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission will give a presentation on the collapse and roof repairs.  Lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at a cost of $14.00 per person.  The present ... Read More

The Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 25th from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Richfield Public Works Facility.  Here's the meeting agenda. 

The Chapter Executive Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, April 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the League of Minnesota Cities office in Saint Paul.  An agenda packet will be forthcoming.

The Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association is very pleased to sponsor a one day writing seminar Writing To Get Things Done® (WGTD) presented by Stan Berry of the Berry Writing Group. This seminar focuses on improving productivity by using writing as a powerful tool for getting things done. The seminar is being offered at two metro area locations:• Thursday, April 14, in Woodbury at the Eagle Valley Golf Course ... Read More

The Minnesota Chapter will host an APWA Self Assessment/Accreditation Workshop on April 6th at the Shoreview Community Center. Self Assessment uses the Public Works Management Practices Manual as a valuable tool for determining how an agency's policies, procedures and practices compare to recommended practices identified by nationally recognized experts in the field of public works. Agencies can use the recommended practices contained in ... Read More

The Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, March 10th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  All EC meetings are held at the League of Minnesota Cities office in Saint Paul.  The meeting packet will be available late February on the website.

The Communications Committee will meet on Monday, February 14th from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  The meeting agenda, Website Development Task Force notes, and Website Memorandum Report are attached.

The Executive Committee will hold a Strategic Planning meeting on Tuesday, February 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.   Such meetings are held alternate years and set the road-map for the Chapter in the near-term (1-2 yrs.) and long-term (five yrs.).  Here's the current Strategic Plan.

The Chapter Executive Committee will convene the first meeting of 2011 on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the League of Minnesota Cities office from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  An agenda and meeting packet will be forthcoming.

Next meeting of the Communications Committee will be Monday, January 10th from 9:30  - 11:30 a.m. at Ehlers & Associates, Inc. in Roseville.  An agenda will follow soon. 

The Environment & Sustainability Committee will hold its first meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the League of Minnesota Cities office, Blue Mound Room.  A meeting agenda is shown below.  If you would like to attend, please contact Sherri Buss, Chair (sherri.buss@tkda.com).

The Chapter Environment & Sustainability Committee will meet on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the League of Minnesota Cities offices in Saint Paul.  A meeting agenda will be provided soon. 

The Chapter Executive Committee will convene its final 2010 meeting on Thursday, December 2nd.  This is a regular EC meeting and will also provide an orientation to newly elected Board members.  The meeting will be held at the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.  Here's the agenda and meeting packet.

Going to the fall conference?  Come join us for the 3rd annual bowling tournament at the Earle Brown AMF Lanes in Brooklyn Center following the reception on Thursday, November 18th.  Cost is $10.00 per person.   You'll need to RSVP with Mark Kasma (markka@bolton-menk.com).  Here's the event Flyer. 

The Minnesota Chapter Fall Workshop (Wednesday, November 17th) and Conference (Thursday & Friday, November 18 - 19th) will be held at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center.   Here's the Worshop and Conference flyer.  Online registration is available at  (http://www.cce.umn.edu/APWA-Minnesota-Chapter/).

The Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Monday, November 1st from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Agenda to follow.

The Chapter Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, October 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Agenda and packet will be found in Documents.  Here is the agenda packet for the meeting. 

The Chapter Awards Committee - nominations deadline is September 24, 2010.  If you wish to nominate a person or project take a look at the following two documents: 2010 Awards Background and Submission Forms; and 2010 Awards Cover Letter.  

View the newly renovated City of Minneapolis, Hiawatha Maintenance Facility. Download the brochure and RSVP to Kathy Warren.  Parking is limited on-site, so car-pool or take the LRT.  See you there.

The Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Monday, August 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bloomington Public Works building.  The Committee will review the directive from the Chapter Executive Committee: "Develop a proposal for revising our web site and bring this back to the September Executive Committee meeting for implementation in 2011." 

Please join your fellow members at our annual Chapter Dinner at Congress.  On Tuesday, August 17th, we'll have a wonderful sunset dinner cruise on the Spirit of Boston.  Download and sign-up using the attached Flyer.   Price is $50 per person.  Boarding is at 6:30 p.m. with the cruise from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If you sign-up, make sure you go to Events/Chapter and download the Google map for Spirit of Boston ... Read More

The Chapter Nominating Committee (Past Presidents) will meet on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at the League of Minnesota office in Saint Paul.  The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and last till 12 p.m. and will develop the slate of candidates for the Chapter Executive Committee in 2011.  The positions available are Secretary/Treasurer; Director: Engineer/Manager; Director: Superintendent; and Director: Vendor/Contractor.  Chapter m ... Read More

The Minnesota Chapter Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 21st from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at SRF Consulting Group, Inc.   The meeting packet is available here: Please note this is a large file.  (7/21 EC Meeting Packet)

The Membership Activities and Special Events Committee invites Chapter members and new prospects to our annual Summer Golf Outing and Membership Drive.  The event will be held on Monday, July 19th at Indian Hills Golf Club in Stillwater, Minnesota.  Registrations have filled for the event.

The Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Monday, July 12th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bloomington Public Works building.

The Chapter Membership Activities and Special Events Committee has scheduled a Night with the Saint Paul Saints baseball team when they play the Witchita Wingnuts.   Chapter members are invited along with family and friends to join us in a fun nite with your public works colleagues.  Special ticket packages are available.  Tailgating starts at 5:30 p.m. with the game at 7:05 p.m.Order and print tickets online( www.SAINTSGR ... Read More

The Environment & Sustainability Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 16th to discuss session contribution to the Chapter fall conference.   We will meet in the Blue Mound Room, League of Minnesota Cities building, Saint Paul from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.   Please RSVP to Sherri Buss, TKDA, Inc. at 651-292-4582.

Minnesota Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Monday, May 24th from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Bloomington Public Works Building.

The Minnesota Chapter spring conference will be held Wednesday, May 12 through Friday, May 14, 2010 at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN on beautiful Gull Lake.   Conference registration is available on-line along with Grand View lodging registration (pdf form) and the Conference brochure at  (http://www.cce.umn.edu/APWA-Minnesota-Chapter/index.html). 

The Communications Committee will meet on Monday, April 25th from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.  We will meet at Richfield Public Works facility.  Agenda items will include Chalkline, Website Task Force update, and several others.  Contact Chairperson, John Rodeberg if you'd like to attend. 

The Chapter Communications Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bloomington Public Works Building. 

The event will be held the evening of Tuesday, March 30th at three (3) locations of Feed My Starving Children(FMSC) in the Metro Area.  Registrations are with Kathy Warren, Chapter Administrator (651-351-7432) or kwarren@usinternet.com.  Upon arrival at the FMSC facility, you will be given work instructions on for the 1.5 hour session.  The specific locations are as follows: Coon Rap ... Read More

The MN Chapter Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the Lake Superior Room (2nd Floor).  The meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Meeting packet is available under Downloads.

Committee will meet on Thursday, February 25, 2010.  The meeting will last from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and be held at the League of Minnesota Cities office, Blue Mound Room.  Agenda Items Committee Goals for 2010 (Exec. Committee needs by March 3rd mtg.)Direction and next steps for the Eco-Certification ProjectMPCA - MIDS process for stormwater (update from K. Eckles and discussion)

The January 13, 2010 Executive Committee meeting will be held at SRF Consulting Group office, Suite 150 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Committee will have a breakfast meeting at the Saint Paul, Downtowner Woodfire Grill.  Members are welcome to attend the 7:00 a.m. meeting. 

The Awards Committee has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the office of SRF Consulting Group. The purpose of this meeting is to develop the Chapter's nominations for National APWA awards.A listing of the available APWA awards can be found at http://www2.apwa.net/About/awards.aspDue dates for APWA awards are as follows:Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award = February 1, 2010All Personnel and Project Awards = March 1, 2010

The Chapter Executive Committee will meet on Thursday, April 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.   The meeting will be held at the League of Minnesota Cities office in Saint Paul.  The agenda and meeting packet will be forthcoming. 

The Minnesota Section of ASCE and the Minnesota Chapter of APWA will host a luncheon and Panel Discussion,  "The Future of Public Infrastructure in Minnesota: Good .. OR Grim?"   The Luncheon on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 will be held at the Holiday Inn Metrodome, Minneapolis.  See attached flyer for registration details.

December, 2009 meeting will be held on Tuesday, 15th.  See attached agenda meeting notice along with minutes from the October meeting.

Executive_Committe_Meeting_AgendaThe Minnesota Chapter - 2010 Orientation meeting will be held at Shoreview Community Center.   The afternoon meeting is for all existing and incoming officers, directors and committee chairpersons.  President Dan Gage (12/31/09) and President - Elect Dave Hutton will preside over the meeting.  The meeting will be held in the Island Lake room from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  A meeting a ... Read More

This year's agenda for the one-day workshop and two-day conference will include presentations by Chapter members.  We will have a lively kickoff session on November 19th with Mike Veeck, Saints - Northern League baseball owner, author and motivational speaker.  Other sessions include: Star Tribune Roadguy columnist, Jim Foti; University of Minnesota Solar Decathlon project and much more.  Registration is now open.  Register ... Read More

The November 4, 2009 Executive Committee meeting will be held at the League of Minnesota Cities building, Saint Paul.  Meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Meeting packet materials will be posted on this site under RESOURCES/Meetings.