2013

SURVEY
TECHNICAL
WORKSHOP
March 12 – 14

UTC Aerospace Systems

Sponsored by the
Office of Land
Management
 Welcome to the 16th Annual
Survey Technical Workshop
March 12 – 14, 2013

Sponsored by: The Office of Land Management

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Director,
Office of Land Management ................................................... Bryan J. Dodds
Assistant Director,
Surveying and Mapping .......................................................... Richard Morey
Workshop/Training Coordinator.............................................. Cheryl Hunstock
Workshop Support .................................................................. Lorianna Yang
Workshop Technical Support ................................................. John Larson & Jim Magoon

Workshop Planning Committee:

Peter Blethen.......................................................................... Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Brad Canaday ........................................................................ MnDOT (Metro)
David Clark ............................................................................. MnDOT (Duluth)
Casey Crisp ............................................................................ MnDOT (Metro)
Jeremy Erickson ..................................................................... MnDOT (Detroit Lakes)
Jeremy Flatau......................................................................... MnDOT (Detroit Lakes)
Joe Hamlin ............................................................................. MnDOT (Metro)
Lisa Hanni .............................................................................. Goodhue County
Cheryl Hunstock ..................................................................... MnDOT (St. Paul)
Steve Jobe ............................................................................. Wright County
Bud Jorgenson ....................................................................... MnDOT (St. Paul)
Greg Mullen ............................................................................ MnDOT (Metro)
Richard Morey ........................................................................ MnDOT (St. Paul)
Don Seitz ................................................................................ MnDOT (St. Paul)
Kevin Sutherland .................................................................... MnDOT (Metro)
 FROM THE WORKSHOP COMMMITTEE
The Minnesota Department of Transportation welcomes you to the 2013 Survey Technical
Workshop. This event marks the 16th consecutive year that the Office of Land Management
is the sponsor of this workshop. We want to acknowledge the contributions of our public
and private sector partners who have helped to make this workshop a success year after
year.

This workshop allows all interested parties the opportunity to review current practices,
examine prospective trends, consider technical improvements and build relationships within
the surveying community.

The workshop committee is comprised of county, private sector and MnDOT employees and
has worked hard to compile session topics that are pertinent and interesting to those
involved in survey operations throughout the State of Minnesota. The committee diligently
reviewed last year’s evaluation forms and made every attempt to improve the workshop
based on the comments and suggestions made by the attendees. This being said, please
remember to fill out the evaluation form in the packet of information you received at the time
of registration. They are closely reviewed and helpful when planning future workshops.
Please feel free to contact anyone on the workshop committee with comments or
suggestions regarding the workshop. The names of the committee members are at the
beginning of this booklet.

The workshop sessions have been arranged in both plenary and concurrent formats and
include some repeated sessions. Please take a few minutes to review the schedule,
session descriptions, speaker biographies and vendor summaries in this booklet as they will
assist you in determining what sessions you may like to attend to maximize your learning
experience.

We encourage all attendees to have the barcode on their name tag scanned before entering
each session of the workshop. This is a way that we can track the attendance of everyone
at the workshop thus helping us gather valuable data regarding the sessions that
participants found to be of interest. It is also a way for us to develop a database of training
records in the event a participant desires such information for future needs. Therefore, we
strongly encourage all attendees to follow this practice this year. More will be explained at
the opening remarks.

If during the workshop you want to take some time to speak more privately with a vendor in
the display area in the Minnesota Rooms, please do so. While we encourage attendance at
all the sessions we realize this may be a time for you to ask questions of the vendors.

For those of you submitting for Professional Development Hours with the Board of
Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscaping Architecture, Geoscience and
Interior Design, please select those sessions that will meet your personal training needs and
satisfy your defined licensing standard requirements. Workshop participants are responsible
for submitting for Professional Development Hours with the board.
Lastly, we would like to thank the presenters for generously sharing their time and
knowledge and for providing us all the opportunity to learn and ultimately improve the
services we provide. Also, special thanks go to you, the participant. This workshop would
not exist without your continued support and enthusiasm. We encourage your participation
in each of the sessions. The evening will provide you with a more casual environment to
consider and discuss the day’s materials and events.

Again, welcome! We hope you enjoy the workshop.

THANK YOU FOR

SUPPORTING
MnDOT’S 2013 SURVEY
TECHNICAL WORKSHOP
 FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

In the packet you received at registration you will find:

Workshop Program – This booklet contains the schedule, session

descriptions, presenter and vendor biographies.

Quick Reference Guide – This is for your convenience in finding

sessions of interest.

Evaluation Form – This form MUST be turned in at the end of the

workshop. These evaluations are essential as we consider pertinent
topics for future workshops. They also give us vital information about
how certain topics were received and about the workshop presentations
in general.

Name Tag – Please wear this name tag throughout the workshop. Not
only do we want to know who you are, but your name tag will identify
your company and/or place of employment. Also, ALL attendees are
encouraged to have the barcode, which is affixed to their name tag,
scanned upon entering each session. If you do not have a barcode
affixed to your name tag, please see Cheryl Hunstock immediately or
any of the workshop staff at the registration desk in the Whitebirch
Lobby. Please return name tags at the end of the workshop located on
the registration table for your convenience.

Tuesday, March 12 Lunch Ticket – If you have purchased the Breezy

Point Lodging Package or the Meeting/Meal Package, you will find the
March 12 lunch ticket included in your workshop packet. This was done
in an effort to avoid confusion at the first lunch of the workshop. The
remainder of your meal tickets can be picked up at the Breezy Point
registration desk in the main lobby upon check-in. If you have purchased
the meeting/meal package only, your tickets can also be picked up at the
Breezy Point registration desk.
 2013 SURVEY TECHNICAL
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013
WHITEBIRCH I WHITEBIRCH II PELICAN ROOM

9:00 AM WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

Bryan Dodds, Director
10:00 AM
Office Of Land Management
Rick Morey, Assistant Director
FLYING UNDER THE RADAR –
EXPLORING POTENTIAL UAS
10:15 AM APPLICATIONS FOR MINNESOTA
Pete Jenkins
Dustin Harr, Derrick Hongerholt

LAND RECORD RESEARCH

11:15 AM Lisa Hanni
Steve Jobe

12:15 PM LUNCH IN MINNESOTA I & II

TRIMBLE VISION – DESIGN AND
CAPTURE CONSTRUCTION
SAFETY TOPIC
1:15 PM WHAT YOU SEE SURVEYING FOR
Doug Thies
Jay Haskamp ADA PROJECTS
Steve Richter Todd Grugel
FIELD STAKE-OUT
THE EVOLUTION OF
DIRECTLY IN
MnDOT LEGAL 2012 DULUTH
MICROSTATION DGN
2:15 PM DESCRIPTIONS FLOOD
WITH CARLSON SURVPC
Dawna Butcher John Hinzmann
Ladd Nelson
Larry Sodergren
REPEATED 3/13 at 8am
3:15 PM BREAK IN MINNESOTA I & II
TRIMBLE – HOW GNSS
BENTLEY POINTOOLS -
SIGNALS ARE MARYLAND AVE.
MAKING POINT CLOUDS
IMPACTED BY BRIDGE SURVEY
3:30 PM A FUNDAMENTAL
ENVIRON. FACTORS David Herzog
DATA TYPE
Jay Haskamp Eric Lindgren
Ray Filipiak
Steve Richter
4:30 PM ADJOURN
5:45 PM DINNER IN MINNESOTA I & II
VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS
TYPICAL (ABBREVIATED) MnDOT SURVEY SCHOOL TOPICS
 2013 SURVEY TECHNICAL
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013
WHITEBIRCH I WHITEBIRCH II PELICAN ROOM
FIELD STAKE-OUT
STAKING PROCEDURES USE OF SURVEY DATA DIRECTLY IN
Greg Mullen IN THE R/W PROCESS MICROSTATION DGN
8:00 AM
Mike Sjodin Mark Trogstad-Isaacson WITH CARLSON SURVPC
Ladd Nelson
REPEATED 3/14 at 9am REPEATED 3/13 at 2:15pm REPEAT
UNDERSTANDING
TRIMBLE R10 – AND DEVELOPING WISCONSIN HEIGHT
NEW RTK POSITIONING MnDOT R/W PLATS MODERNIZATION
9:00 AM TECHNOLOGY Elliot Ruhland PROGRAM
Jay Haskamp Diane Arendt
Steve Richter Matt Aguirre Elliot Smith
REPEATED 3/13 at 3:30pm
10:00 AM BREAK IN MINNESOTA I & II
TRIMBLE ACCESS –
CASE STUDY OF
UTILITY MAPPING
PROJECTS CHANGES FOR THE
AND GEODETIC
10:15 AM LAFAYETTE BRIDGE & OVERLAY TOOLS IN SS3
COMPUTATION MOD.
694 & SNELLING PROJ. Jon Mohrmann
Jay Haskamp
Mike Fischer, Mike Sjodin
Steve Richter
THE DIFFERENCE STRINGLESS PAVING – DATA ACQUISITION AND
BETWEEN GIS & DATA DRIVES THE NEW SURVEY
11:15 AM SUCCESS (PART 1)
SURVEY DATA TOOLS IN SS3
Lisa Hanni Bruce Carlson
GOMACO Representative Bentley Rep.
12:15 PM LUNCH IN MINNESOTA I & II
NAVIGATING WEB – STRINGLESS PAVING –
BASED RIGHT OF WAY DATA DRIVES DESCARTES POINT
1:15 PM INFORMATION SUCCESS (PART 2) CLOUD TOOLS
AT MnDOT Bruce Carlson Bentley Rep.
Jay Krafthefer GOMACO Representative

MAKE TRACKS TO USE OF SURVEY DATA

RTK COMMUNICATION
THE RAIL MAPS IN THE R/W PROCESS
2:15 PM INTERNET AND RADIOS
George Thibault Mark Trogstad-Isaacson
Chris Rotegard
REPEAT
3:15 PM BREAK IN MINNESOTA I & II
HASTINGS BRIDGE UNDERSTANDING
TRIMBLE – CONSTRUCTION: AND DEVELOPING
OPEN FORUM Q & A GEOMETRY CONTROL AND MnDOT R/W PLATS
3:30 PM RISK ANALYSIS
Jay Haskamp Elliot Ruhland Matt Aguirre
Steve Richter Travis Konda
Steve Kordosky REPEAT
4:30 PM ADJOURN
5:30 PM DINNER IN MINNESOTA I & II
 2013 SURVEY TECHNICAL
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
7:00 AM WHITEBIRCH I WHITEBIRCH II PELICAN ROOM
MACHINE CONTROL
GRADING AND
HIGHWAY RELOCATION
CONSTRUCTION
8:00 AM IN MINE AREAS
STAKING
Roberta Dwyer
Kristian Botten
Kyle Klasen, Mike Molitor

CONTROL SYSTEMS TREE AND STAKING PROCEDURES

VEGETATION ID Greg Mullen
9:00 AM AND DATUMS
Dave Hanson Mike Sjodin
David Zenk Tina Markeson
REPEAT
10:00 AM BREAK IN MINNESOTA I & II

IMPACT OF NAD83(2011) AND

10:15 AM GEOID12A IN MINNESOTA
David Zenk

DNR TOPIC:
11:15 AM LOON AND PELICAN TRACKING PROJECT
Carrol Henderson

12:15 PM ADJOURN
VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS
TYPICAL (ABBREVIATED) MnDOT SURVEY SCHOOL TOPICS
 2013 SURVEY
TECHNICAL WORKSHOP
March 12 – 14

Session Descriptions and Speaker Biographies

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

Bryan J. Dodds – Director, MnDOT Office of Land Management
Mr. Dodds was appointed as the Director of MnDOT’s Office of Land Management in
September. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Civil
Engineering and is a licensed engineer in Minnesota. He has worked for the Minnesota
Department of Transportation since 1999 where he worked as a Graduate Engineer
Trainee; Project Manager in Metro District's Office of State Aid working on Cooperative
Agreement and Federal Aid projects; Project Manager on the design and construction of the
Northstar Corridor Rail Project; and most recently the Director of the Metro District Transit
Section responsible for managing MnDOT's role in planning, designing, constructing and
operating major transit projects in the Metro area.

Richard Morey – Assistant Director, MnDOT Office of Land Management

Richard Morey is a 32 year veteran of the MnDOT surveying community. He has served in
Districts 9 and 5 which have since been combined to make the Metro District, as well as in
the Central Office. Starting as a Highway Technician on a construction survey crew, Mr.
Morey has progressed through the positions of Survey Crew Chief to District Surveyor, to
his current position as Assistant Director in charge of the Office of Land Management
Surveying and Mapping Section.

Mr. Morey has been the liaison to the Survey Field Users Group, Chair of the MnDOT
Statewide Surveys Group's Policy and Practices Committee, Co-chair of the Contractor
Staking Committee and is currently Chair of the Personnel and Training Committee. He is
also a member of the Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors, where he is chair of the
Legislative Committee, also having served on the Education and Public Affairs Committees.

Mr. Morey has served as an instructor at the MnDOT Survey School. He has also been on
the planning committee for past Survey Technical Workshops as well as a past presenter.
Additionally, Mr. Morey has conducted a workshop on surveying for the Minnesota GIS/LIS
Consortium and presented at MSPS Conferences. He holds a Master of Geographic
Information Science from the University of Minnesota.

At the 58th MSPS Annual Meeting, Mr. Morey received “The Surveyor of the Year 2009”
award. He was recognized for his efforts in, and for, the surveying profession.
OPENING SESSION
FLYING UNDER THE RADAR – EXPLORING POTENTIAL UAS
APPICATIONS FOR MINNESOTA
Presented by Dustin Harr, Derrick Hongerholt and Pete Jenkins
This session will introduce the audience to how MnDOT’s Photogrammetric Unit became
interested in purchasing and operating a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). There will be an
explanation on how this tool will be used and what products and services the Photo Unit
plans to deliver. The major portion of the session will feature representatives from two of
the companies that performed a proof of concept demonstration at Camp Ripley early last
fall. They will be covering the state of the industry, what they see for the future and how
they plan to position themselves for that future.

Dustin Harr – Frontier Precision, Inc.

Mr. Harr has been with the Frontier Precision team since 2000. He came to the Minneapolis
location from South Dakota where he attended the Southeast Technical Civil Engineering
program. Mr. Harr wanted to come on board with Frontier for several reasons, but since he
always has the thirst for new technology, this is a great way to use his background and work
with the latest and greatest. Mr. Harr covers the southern part of Minnesota and the
Minneapolis area for our Survey products, Laser Scanning and Imaging applications. He
has completed the Trimble Survey Certified Trainer program for the Spatial Imaging
products, and continues to keep up on the latest in software and industry trends.

Derrick Hongerholt – UTC Aerospace Systems

Mr. Hongerholt is a native of Southeastern Minnesota with 15 years of experience in the
Aerospace Industry working in positions ranging from engineering, R&D and business
development. He holds an undergraduate degree in Composite Materials Engineering from
Winona State University, graduate degrees in Engineering Science and Mechanics from
The Pennsylvania State University and a graduate degree in Business from The University
of St. Thomas.

Peter Jenkins – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Jenkins is an Administrative Land Surveyor and heads the Photogrammetric Unit in the
Office of Land Management at the Minnesota Department of Transportation in St. Paul. He
holds a BSSE Degree from Ferris State University and a MS Degree from the University of
Minnesota. After 13 years in the private sector Mr. Jenkins went to work for MnDOT in
District 7, Mankato, serving as the District Surveyor and then as the Land Management
Engineer. He holds licenses in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is a Certified Federal
Surveyor.

2012 DULUTH FLOOD

Presented by John Hinzmann
In 2012 Duluth Minnesota was inundated with rain that was later determined to be a 500
year storm event. During this session there will be photos of the devastation caused by the
rain and a look at the opportunities to work on the repair process. Specific areas on the
Highway 23 corridor will be discussed as well as how the survey work was performed.
John Hinzmann – Minnesota Department of Transportation
Mr. Hinzmann has more than 35 years of experience with a wide variety of surveying and
civil projects. His engineering work includes road design, storm water drainage, sanitary
sewer design, water main design, gas main design, feasibility studies, site planning, cost
estimating, construction supervision, environmental assessment worksheets, structural
design and municipal engineering. His surveying experience includes land surveying,
topographic surveys, subdivision platting, independent re-surveys, cadastral surveying and
judicial surveys.

BENTLEY POINTOOLS – MAKING POINT CLOUDS A

FUNDAMENTAL DATA TYPE
Presented by Ray Filipiak
Even though point clouds are cheaper and easier to collect, their adoption is not yet as
broad as it could be. One of the factors has been the limitations in the software that handles
them. Bentley’s innovative point cloud solution makes point clouds a fundamental data
type. This presentation will cover how very large point clouds can be managed and
distributed in a controlled and secure manner. Also presented will be new tools to edit and
pre-process point clouds plus enhance the rendering and visualization of the point cloud in
3D.

Ray Filipiak – Bentley Systems Inc.

Mr. Filipiak worked in the civil industry for 25 years for the Illinois Department of
Transportation as a Construction Inspector/Surveyor, Transportation Corridor Planner,
Roadway Designer and as a statewide MicroStation/GeoPak support person. He moved to
the Atlanta, GA area in 1995 to work for C&G Survey Software. After a brief two year stay,
Mr. Filipiak joined Bentley Systems as a Civil Applications Engineer in 1997. He has been
involved with the Bentley Civil and Platform products for the past 27 years either as a user
or in technical sales and support. Mr. Filipiak has been with Bentley for the past 16 years
and currently serves as a Senior Civil Applications Engineer in the Transportation and Local
Infrastructure group.

CASE STUDY OF PROJECTS – LAFAYETTE BRIDGE AND 694 &

SNELLING
Presented By Michael Fischer and Mike Sjodin
During this session, Mr. Fischer will give an overview of the Lafayette Bridge Project and
how the road alignments will change when the project is complete. Staking was done using
some unique features of the project including geofoam and the anti-ice system. Cofferdam
staking will be discussed and how that was accomplished as well as some unusual safety
issues that were encountered on the site.

Also, included in this session, Mr. Sjodin will give an overview of the 694/Snelling/Hwy 10
interchange. There will be an explanation of how survey notes were used and how the job
was staked. In addition, there will be photos of the survey crew in action and a discussion
of some of the challenges and additions to the scope of work that came up during the
project.
Michael Fischer – Minnesota Department of Transportation
Mr. Fischer has been surveying since 2005 in both the private and public sector. His career
with MnDOT began in early 2009 and he was recently promoted to a Crew Chief of a
Location Survey Crew out of the Oakdale Surveys Office. In the private sector, Mr. Fischer
held positions as an LSIT, Crew Chief and field crew member. He successfully passed the
Fundamentals of Land Surveying exam in 2007 and became certified as a Land Surveyor in
Training. Mr. Fischer has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin –
Stout, an Associate in Science Degree from Saint Paul College and an Associate of Applied
Science Degree from the Community College of the Air Force. He is currently working on a
Masters of Business Administration Degree from Metropolitan State University in Saint
Paul. Mr. Fischer proudly served our country on active duty with the U.S. Air Force and
part-time with the Wisconsin Army National Guard.

Mike Sjodin – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Sjodin graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Geography with a minor in GIS/Cartography. During his first couple years of college he
worked for C.S. McCrossan Inc. as a laborer in the summer. Mr. Sjodin started working for
the State of Minnesota in 2000 as a student worker for the Geodetic Office where he spent
the summers traveling the state performing leveling work on GPS crews. He was hired as a
full-time employee with East Metro Surveys in 2002 as a TGS and later got promoted to TS
Crew Chief. Mr. Sjodin has worked on several projects including Unweave the Weave,
Hwy. 280 & Larpenteur Ave. and the 494 unbonded overlay project to name a few. He is
currently working on 694/Snelling/Hwy 10 project.

CHANGES FOR THE OVERLAY TOOLS IN SS3

Presented by Jon Mohrmann
During this presentation there will be a discussion in the changes to the interface from
earlier versions of these tools. The attendee will get an overview of how to use the Overlay
tools in SS3.

Jon Mohrmann – Minnesota Department of Transportation

As a 29 year MnDOT employee, Mr. Mohrmann has experience in inspection, hydraulics,
survey, design and CADD support. He currently works in the Computer Aided Engineering
Services (CAES) unit and Supports Bentley Civil software. Some of Mr. Mohrmann’s
support responsibilities are Road, Survey, Site, Drainage, Corridor Modeling and Machine
Control.

CONTROL SYSTEMS, DATUMS AND STANDARDS

Presented by David Zenk
During this session the instructor will discuss the basics of datums, projections and
adjustments and how they combine to make a coordinate system. There will be a
demonstration of how to convert between coordinate systems and a list of resources will be
provided for more detailed information on the session topics.

David Zenk – National Geodetic Survey

Mr. Zenk is a Geodesist with the National Geodetic Survey, serving as Geodetic Advisor in
Minnesota. He holds Bachelor of Science Degrees in Civil Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s Degree in Land Surveying
from Oregon State University. He has served as adjunct faculty at the University of
Minnesota Geography Department and at Saint Cloud State University Geography
Department. He is a past Chair of the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium. He is currently
serving as Editor of the MSPS “Minnesota Surveyor” magazine. He is licensed as a
Registered Land Surveyor and Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.

DATA ACQUISITION AND THE NEW SURVEY TOOLS IN SS3

Presented by Ray Filipiak (Biographical Ref. - BENTLEY POINTOOLS - MAKING POINT
CLOUDS A FUNDAMENTAL DATA TYPE)
This presentation will cover the new look and name for the Data Acquisition tools in SS3.
There will be a review of the way SS3 displays the tools as tasks, where the settings are
now located, new and enhanced editing commands, additional enhancements and how the
new SS3 common Terrain Model is used to create the surfaces.

DESCARTES POINT CLOUD TOOLS

Presented by Ray Filipiak (Biographical Ref. - BENTLEY POINTOOLS - MAKING POINT
CLOUDS A FUNDAMENTAL DATA TYPE)
Point Cloud data is becoming increasingly valuable for all projects. Bentley is committed to
supporting point clouds for all project phases and as part of that commitment, this
presentation will review the new DesCartes tools for editing the point cloud data and how to
extract information to create a more comprehensive surface that can be utilized further on in
the design process.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING FOR ADA

PROJECTS
In this session, there will be a discussion of the application of sound surveying practices to
meet the critical needs for ADA design and construction. We’ve found the balance over the
past couple of years between over surveying the world and what we really need for
pedestrian ramps and sidewalks.

Todd Grugel – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Grugel is a graduate from North Dakota State University has been a MnDOT employee
since 1997 where he started in the Bridge Office. He has worked in MnDOT’s District 4 and
on the TH 212 and I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge Design Build Projects. He previously
was the SW Metro Resident Construction Engineer. Mr. Grugel currently works in the
Operations Division as MnDOT’s ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) Program Engineer.

DNR TOPIC: LOON AND PELICAN TRACKING PROJECT

Presented by Carrol Henderson
This will be a presentation on the research currently underway on Minnesota loons involving
satellite transmitters, geolocators and citizen volunteers. The Nongame Wildlife Program is
also studying American White Pelicans to determine if they have also been affected by this
contamination in the Gulf of Mexico. That research has involved collection and analysis of
eggs and other tissues as well as satellite tracking of their migratory movements. This
project is funded by a grant from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and by
the Nongame Wildlife Program. Cooperators include the US Geological Survey, University
of Minnesota, University of North Dakota, University of Connecticut and the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources.

Carrol Henderson – Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Mr. Henderson has been supervisor of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Nongame Wildlife Program since 1977. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology
from Iowa State University (1968) and a Master of Forest Resources Degree in Ecology
from the University of Georgia (1970).

In 1977 he was hired to create and develop Minnesota’s new Nongame Wildlife Program for
the Department of Natural Resources. He has continued in that role to the present and has
developed a comprehensive program for the development and protection of Minnesota’s
nongame and endangered wildlife species. During the past 36 years Mr. Henderson has
developed a statewide program for the conservation of nongame wildlife that has received
both national and international recognition. He has helped plan and carry out restoration of
peregrine falcons, bald eagles, eastern bluebirds, river otters and trumpeter swans in
Minnesota.

Mr. Henderson is the author of eleven books including Woodworking for Wildlife,
Landscaping for Wildlife, Wild About Birds: the DNR Bird Feeding Guide, and the Field
Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica. He is co-author of The Traveler’s Guide to Wildlife in
Minnesota and Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality. Recent books include Oology
and Ralph's Talking Eggs, Birds in Flight: The Art and Science of How Birds Fly, a complete
revision of Woodworking for Wildlife, and three new field guides on the wildlife of Costa
Rica.

FIELD STAKE-OUT DIRECTLY IN MICROSTATION DGN WITH

CARLSON SURVPC
Presented by Ladd Nelson
Carlson SurvPC is a complete data collection system for Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GNSS
and Total Stations with in-field CAD and coordinate geometry. Because SurvPC is designed
for ruggedized PC tablets using Windows 7/XP, it can work in environments that Windows
Mobile handheld device simply can’t run. With ruggedized Windows-based tablet devices
becoming more popular, surveyors can directly access MicroStation DGN files as a data
platform directly in the field. SurvPC will recognize the "levels" and cell structure of elements
in the DGN. Additionally, any “as-built” points and any subsequent field-to-finish lines can
also be stored directly to the DGN file. Although SurvPC continues to support traditional
point and surface model stake-out as provided by design, learn how one of Carlson’s
newest product offerings permits the use MicroStation DGN files directly in the field.

Ladd Nelson – Carlson Software, Inc.

Mr. Nelson is currently the Director of Midwest Sales for Carlson Software—a leading
provider of land surveying, engineering and construction-related hardware and software
technology products. His past work experience has included land surveying responsibilities
and this knowledge, coupled with his interest in computers and Civil Engineering Degree
from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville gave him the opportunity to pursue a career in
software development for land surveyors and civil engineers. For over twenty years, Mr.
Nelson has been providing his clients with technical support and on-site training and in
2007, added sales service to his repertoire when he joined Carlson Software. Beginning in
2011, he was also elected to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, a non-profit organization that develops software
technology code products for the CAD markets and continues to serve this role to this day.

HASTINGS BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION: GEOMETRY CONTROL

AND RISK ANALYSIS
Presented by Travis Konda and Steve Kordosky
During this presentation, Mr. Konda will discuss the geometry control activities associated
with the erection, transport, lift and post-tensioning of the main span tied arch. Tolerances,
temperature effects and construction surveying limitations will be included in the discussion.

Mr. Kordosky will provide an overview of the project and some of the challenges of
delivering a design/build project with regards to risk and exposure to the owner.

Travis Konda – HNTB Corporation

Mr. Konda has served as the Construction and Geometry Control Engineer for MnDOT on
the TH 61 Hastings Bridge focusing on the erection and construction of the main span tied
arch. He has 7½ years of experience designing bridges and performing construction
oversight with HNTB Corporation. Mr. Konda holds engineering degrees from South Dakota
State University and Iowa State University.

Steve Kordosky – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Kordosky has been with MnDOT for 29 years, spending most of that time in
construction. He has worked as an inspector, project engineer and resident engineer. Mr.
Kordosky assumed the role of Hastings Bridge Project Manager is 2008, working on the
Environmental Assessment, Project Layout and Municipal Consent. He followed the project
from development into construction in 2010 and is now transitioning back to a Resident
Engineer in Metro’s Mendota Office.

HIGHWAY RELOCATION IN MINE AREAS

Presented by Roberta Dwyer
This session will give an overview of the relocation of Trunk Highway (T.H.) 53 between
Virginia and Eveleth for a mine expansion. In 1960, the State of Minnesota entered into an
agreement to relocate T.H. 53 when the area was needed for mining. The State must
relocate the road by 2017. This session will discuss the difficulties of finding a new route
and the valuation of mineral rights.

Roberta Dwyer – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Ms. Dwyer, PE, PTOE, has been the District 1 (Duluth) Land Management Engineer for 7
years. She is also a Project Manager for the Hwy 53 Relocation project. Ms. Dwyer has
been with MnDOT for 30 years and has worked in Traffic, Maintenance, Project
Management and Land Management.
IMPACT OF NAD83(2011) AND GEOID12A IN MINNESOTA
PRESENTED BY David Zenk (Biographical Ref. CONTROL SYSTEMS, DATUMS &
STANDARDS)
The NGS has provided a series of geodetic adjustments of the North American Datum
(NAD83) over the past 85 years. These have been supplemented with a series of geoid
models as part of the national height modernization technique. Each new adjustment is an
improvement over the previous adjustment. Many surveyors have wondered how the
various adjustments relate to each other. The session will show a series of maps to bring
utter clarity to abject confusion.

LAND RECORD RESEARCH

Presented by Lisa Hanni and Steve Jobe
Researching land records for information is the basis for recreating land descriptions and is
a core element in the practice of land surveying. This session will discuss not only basic
research techniques but also where to search for the records and why the search is
important.

Lisa Hanni – Goodhue County

Ms. Hanni has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and has worked in the Land
Surveying and GIS disciplines since 1985. She is a licensed Land Surveyor in the State of
Minnesota and currently chairs the State licensing board of Architects, Engineers, Land
Surveyors, Landscape Architects, Geologists and Interior Designers. Ms. Hanni is active in
writing and reviewing State and National surveying exams and legislative policies.

Ms. Hanni has worked for private surveying firms in Maryland, Illinois and Minnesota, and
has been in county government since 1992. In 1998 she became the Goodhue County
Surveyor, and in 2002 was appointed the Land Use Management Director for the County.
As Director, Ms. Hanni oversees the building, zoning, planning, and environmental health
offices and is involved in the writing and enforcing of ordinances. She is also the Goodhue
County Recorder and the Dodge County Surveyor.

Steven Jobe– Wright County

Mr. Jobe is a Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Minnesota. He has over 22 years of
surveying experience in state and local governments, including 15 years at MnDOT and 7
years at Wright County. Mr. Jobe is the Wright County Surveyor, where he manages the
surveying, parcel mapping, and GIS operations for the county. He has a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Mathematics. He is currently serving on the Industrial Advisory
Committee for the Land Surveying and Mapping Sciences Degree Program at St. Cloud
State University. Mr. Jobe served as the President of the Minnesota Society of Professional
Surveyors in 2005 and has been an active member of several committees over the years.
He is a member of the Minnesota Association of County Surveyors and is currently serving
as a Director.

MACHINE CONTROL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION STAKING

Presented by Kristian Botten, Kyle Klasen and Mike Molitor
This session will be broken into 3 parts. Kristian Botten will give an overview on machine
control grading from the contractor’s perspective. Kyle Klasen and Mike Molitor will speak
about quality control checks for verifying proposed surfaces using MicroStation and GeoPak
tools. Finally, Kyle Klasen will talk about contractor staking, specifications and provisions.

Kristian Botten – Mathiowetz Construction Company

Kristian Botten, EIT, is a Project Supervisor Mathiowetz Construction Company and has
been with the company since 2005. He has a Civil Engineering Degree from the University
of Minnesota

Kyle Klasen – WSB and Associates, Inc.

Mr. Klasen, PLS, is a Survey Group Manager for WSB and Associates, Inc. and has been
with the company since 2006. Prior to working at WSB, Mr. Klasen worked in MnDOT’s
District 3B from 1993 to 2006. He is licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in Minnesota,
Iowa and Wisconsin.

Mike Molitor – WSB and Associates, Inc.

Mr. Molitor is a Technical Associate at WSB and Associates and is a Transportation
Designer utilizing MicroStation and GeoPak. Mr. Molitor has been with WSB since 1998.

MAKE TRACKS TO THE RAIL MAPS

Presented by George Thibault
During this presentation you will learn about a project to preserve approximately 4,300
railroad maps MnDOT received from the Department of Public Service (successor to the
Railroad & Warehouse Commission), convert them into digital format to allow on-line access
and how to access the digital images on line.

George Thibault – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Thibault has worked for MnDOT for 60 years in a variety of jobs. He retired in 1997 but
has been working three days a week since then, working in the Transportation Data
Analysis, Land Management and Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations Offices. In
his career with MnDOT he has worked on location surveys, construction surveys and
construction inspections in MnDOT Districts 2, 4 and 7. Mr. Thibault was a squad leader in
the Land Surveys Office and Right of Way Office. He was a project manager in the Freight,
Rail and Waterways Office. Over the years Mr. Thibault has been on many committees
related to automation and Information Management for MnDOT. He previously worked on a
project to preserve approximately 4,300 railroad maps and convert them into digital format
to allow on-line access – which is what this presentation is about. Mr. Thibault is currently
developing active rail line and crossing data layers for use in GIS base map for the Office of
Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations.

MARYLAND AVENUE BRIDGE DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT/

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SURVEY
Presented by David Herzog and Eric Lindgren
The old Maryland Avenue Bridge over I-35E in St. Paul was built in 1958 and in dire need of
replacement. Federal funding was received to replace the bridge that required the
utilization of Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT), meaning the bridge spans and
abutments would be constructed separately and then bridge superstructure would be moved
to its final location. The plan was to reduce the number of full mainline closures and the
number of days the bridge was out.

During the presentation Mr. Herzog, PE, Design/Build Project Manager for MnDOT, will
cover the background, engineering and construction for the project. Mr. Lindgren, PLS,
Survey Group Leader for Rani Engineering, will detail the construction survey efforts
required to ensure that the bridge spans fit correctly on the day of the move.

David Herzog – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Herzog is the Project Manager for the MnPass project for MnDOT. He graduated from
North Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in May of 2000.
Upon graduating, Mr. Herzog worked for Howard Green until 2002, when he began working
for MnDOT. Mr. Herzog participated in the graduate rotation program until 2004 and then
started as Project Engineer in the Eden Prairie Construction Office. In 2010, he started as
the Resident Engineer in Mendota Heights Construction Office for MnDOT.

Eric Lindgren – Rani Engineering

Mr. Lindgren began surveying in 2002 and has led Rani Engineering's Survey Group since
2007. He is a Licensed Land Surveyor in Minnesota and North Dakota. He has been a
survey manager since starting at Rani Engineering and has worked on high
profile projects including the Central Corridor LRT, staking for the I-35W St. Anthony Falls
Bridge, and currently the Southwest LRT. Eric received a Bachelor's Degree in Land
Surveying from St. Cloud State in 2006 and is an active member of MSPS and other
professional organizations.

NAVIGATING WEB-BASED RIGHT OF WAY INFORMATION AT

MnDOT
Presented by Jay Krafthefer
Right of Way Mapping & Monitoring (RWMM) and other MnDOT internet based applications
provide public access to a statewide collection of right of way maps and related information.
This session will cover unique features about the data and their organization so that
surveyors will be able to optimize the available resources. It will also include a brief review
of the tools and methods necessary to find, download, and use right of way maps, right of
way plats, railroad maps, Commissioner’s orders, survey records, highway construction
plans, and other MnDOT records.

Jay Krafthefer – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Krafthefer is a licensed professional land surveyor with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation. He supervises the Land Information System and R/W Mapping Unit
located in the Office of Land Management at the Transportation Building in St. Paul. Mr.
Krafthefer is responsible for statewide coordination with district and Central Office groups to
finalize the development, maintenance, and delivery of MnDOT’s right of way maps.

RTK COMMUNICATION INTERNET AND RADIOS

Presented by Chris Rotegard
During this session there will be a discussion of communications options for GNSS RTK.
Included will be the new FCC law regarding narrow band radios and cell internet options
using MnDOT CORS Network.
Chris Rotegard – Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Mr. Rotegard has been serving the surveying and engineering community for 27 years.
After Graduating from Hennepin Technical College he started his career at Brunson
Instruments as a Service Technician. After seven years he entered the Sales division with
Sokkia Corporation working to the position of District Manager. After a brief time with
Fieldworks, Mr. Rotegard was employed by Leica Geosystems as a Direct Manufacture
Representative and is a certified Instructor in GPS, Robotics Technology as well as Data
Collection.

SAFETY – COMMON SENSE ON THE RIGHT OF WAY

Presented by Doug Thies
Surveying is a fun and exciting job that allows us the ability to enjoy the great outdoors while
doing what we enjoy. Being a surveyor does have its risks however, even more so when
you work on highway projects. This presentation will delve into some of these risks and the
steps you can take to make sure your work zones are safe for you, your co-workers and the
public…. Common Sense – Your Family Is Counting On It!

Doug Thies – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Thies has been the District Safety Administrator with the MnDOT Metro District for the
past nine years, where he is responsible for safety and health issues relating to highway
construction and maintenance. He has 26 years of experience in the safety and risk
management field, working for a number of Fortune 500 companies prior to working in the
public sector. In addition to his duties with MnDOT, Mr. Thies has run a parallel career in
the fire service serving as a firefighter/EMT with the Eden Prairie Fire Department for 20
years. He is a faculty instructor with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities where he
teaches fire, rescue, EMS and safety courses. Mr. Thies has served on a number of boards
and commissions such as the Vice-Chairman of the MN Emergency Response Commission,
a position he was appointed to by the Governor.

STAKING PROCEDURES
Presented by Greg Mullen and Mike Sjodin (Biographical Ref. CASE STUDY OF
LAFAYETTE BRIDGE AND 694 & SNELLING PROJECTS)
This session is intended to give a basic overview of construction staking procedures and is
geared more toward the “less experienced” surveyor. The topics covered will include
construction limits, slope stakes, storm sewer, blue tops, and paving hubs, curb hubs,
bridge stakes and signs/lighting stakes, etc.

Greg Mullen – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Mullen is a Survey Crew Chief with MnDOT, working out of the Golden Valley Survey
Office. He has been with MnDOT for fourteen years, all of which have been with the Golden
Valley Survey Office. Mr. Mullen has been a Crew Chief for nine years all in construction
surveys.

STRINGLESS PAVING – DATA DRIVES SUCCESS (PART 1 & 2)

Presented by Bruce Carlson
Stringless paving by machine control holds the promise of cost savings and better results.
Where success has occurred, the key factor has been design—accurate, optimized data
preparation. Examples discussed include rehabbed concrete highways in Missouri and
Minnesota, and automated curb and sidewalk projects (including in Maysville, Kentucky).

Bruce Carlson – Carlson Software

Mr. Carlson is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a Math Degree. He is a licensed civil
engineer and land surveyor, still active as PE. Mr. Carlson is the President and Founder of
Carlson Software, celebrating its 30th year in 2013.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GIS AND SURVEY DATA

Presented by Lisa Hanni (Biographical Ref. – LAND RECORD RESEARCH)
Geographic data layers are an integral part of every survey. Cadastral data, aerial
photography, and other topographic information are also common datasets in any
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). When datasets are used inappropriately or
accuracies are not understood, decisions are made that can have many unintended
consequences. This session gives examples of how successful and unsuccessful uses
have impacted decisions.

THE EVOLUTION OF MnDOT LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS

Presented by Dawna Butcher and Larry Sodergren
We all know that the legal descriptions are lengthy and confusing. This session is going to
take a step back in time to show where they came from as well as the early years of
Minnesota and MnDOT. Then fast forward to the late 60’s to early 70’s when the
Department of Transportation sought out a simpler, more accurate method to acquire land
and the unique group of individuals that made the transition from descriptions to reference
plats possible.

Dawna Butcher – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Ms. Butcher is a licensed Land Surveyor working for Minnesota Department of
Transportation. Her time is split between the Legal Descriptions and Final Mapping Units at
Central Office in St. Paul. Prior to be being hired into the Graduate Trainee Program in
2009 with MnDOT, she worked several years for a private surveying business in Aitkin,
Minnesota. During her time in the Graduate Trainee program, she spent 6 months with
MnGEO assisting with the GLO field note project. She graduated from Lake Superior
College with an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology and from St. Cloud State
University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying and Mapping.

Larry Sodergren – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Sodergren works in the Central Office of MnDOT's Office of Land Management. He is
currently the supervisor of the Legal Descriptions/Commissioner’s Orders Unit where he has
worked for the past twenty-four years. Prior to this, he worked seven years for the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the State Park System. Mr.
Sodergren is registered as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Minnesota. He has
a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota, an Associate of Arts
Degree from Century Community College and completed Land Survey courses from St.
Cloud State. Mr. Sodergren is a member of the Minnesota Society of Professional
Surveyors (MSPS) and of the Capitol Area Land Surveyor's Association (CALSA).
TREE AND VEGETATION IDENTIFICATION
Presented by Dave Hanson and Tina Markeson
The Tree Identification session will be an introduction to recognizing common tree and
vegetation species in Minnesota and will also include some information on hazardous plants
that might be encountered on roadsides.

Dave Hanson – Minnesota Department of Transportation

As an urban forester at the University of Minnesota, Mr. Hanson taught plan identification
skills to any group that would listen including a classroom full of dendrology students. Now,
as a vegetation management specialist with MnDOT, he hones his plant identification skills
almost daily on plants from every corner of Minnesota.

Tina Markeson – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Ms. Markeson is a Roadside Vegetation Manager with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation in the Office of Environmental Stewardship. She has been working for
MnDOT since 2000. Ms. Markeson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a
Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry with a Forest Management minor.

TRIMBLE ACCESS – UTILITY MAPPING AND GEODETIC

MODULES
Presented by Jay Haskamp and Steve Richter
Trimble Access 2012.20 will be discussed in this informative session. New features like
Volume Computations, new Roading Functions, as well as other popular new features will
be demonstrated. Streamlined workflows through Trimble Modules will also be reviewed.
There will be a focus on the Roading, Monitoring, Utility Survey and the new Frontier
Precision Module called the Geodetics Module. Software Development Applications will be
presented in this session as a way to create specific workflows for your applications.

Jay Haskamp – Frontier Precision, Inc.

Mr. Haskamp is a Trimble Certified Trainer and Technical Support Specialist for Frontier
Precision, Inc. He started his career in the Surveying and Engineering profession in 2002
when he received his Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology degree from St. Cloud
Technical and Community College. While attending St. Cloud State University, Mr.
Haskamp started his survey fieldwork for a private surveying firm in Central Minnesota
performing various types of surveys including boundary surveys, title surveys, utility and
road staking. Eventually he moved into the office taking up drafting and design role
performing survey drafting, plat, road, and sewer design. In 2007 Mr. Haskamp took another
position as a Survey Crew Chief with a high accuracy 3D utility mapping firm. This position
took him throughout the Midwest performing control and GPS location surveys. During his
tenure he became proficient in MicroStation and GeoPak. Mr. Haskamp joined Frontier
Precision, Inc. in 2008 as a Technical Support Specialist and is currently their lead Certified
Trainer for GNSS, robotic total stations and 3D laser scanning.

Steve Richter – Frontier Precision, Inc.

Mr. Richter is the Vice President of Sales for Frontier Precision, Inc. A charter member of
the Trimble MGIS Hall of Fame and Trimble Certified Trainer, Mr. Richter started his career
in the Surveying profession back in 1989, working with CAD products and services while he
attended college. Getting into GPS technology in 1991, he has spent the last 19+ years
specializing in that discipline. With the past 11 years focusing on training and support, Mr.
Richter has been able to provide certified training to Engineering, Surveying and MGIS
professionals throughout the Upper Midwest as well as provide technology driven lectures
on GPS and Surveying. He currently resides in Minnesota working out of the St. Cloud
Minnesota office for Frontier Precision.

TRIMBLE – HOW GNSS SIGNALS ARE IMPACTED BY

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Presented by Jay Haskamp and Steve Richter (Biographical Ref. TRIMBLE ACCESS –
UTILITY MAPPING AND GEODETIC)
How does the increase in solar activity affect GNSS signals? Look, I can get a fix under the
tree canopy! How close to that building can I get and still get a good GNSS position? Solar
activity, loss of signal, multipath, and other environmental factors contribute to the quality of
your GPS or GNSS measurements. During this session we will talk about these factors and
how they negatively impact the quality of our GNSS positions, how to better interpret the
real-time quality control data we see while using RTK GNSS and other tools that can be
used to avoid these negative environmental factors. We will also discuss the RTK
algorithms used to determine your solutions and how these factors are considered in that
solution. The result will be more error free measurements and higher quality GNSS data.

TRIMBLE – OPEN FORUM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

Presented by Jay Haskamp and Steve Richter (Biographical Ref. TRIMBLE ACCESS –
UTILITY MAPPING AND GEODETIC)
In this session we will address audience questions and answer them based on the general
discussion. We will have some common tips and tricks ready to show, but this session will
primarily operate as a Trimble User Group forum.

TRIMBLE R10 – NEW TRK POSITIONING TECHNOLOGY

Presented by Jay Haskamp and Steve Richter (Biographical Ref. TRIMBLE ACCESS –
UTILITY MAPPING AND GEODETIC)
This new positioning technology in the Trimble R10 is designed to help you work more
effectively, no matter how extreme your environment. Gone are the limitations of fixed/float
measurements; instead, precision-based measurements in the R10 put the surveyor in
control. During this session we will discuss Trimble's new HD-GNSS technology as well as
xFill technology and the new eBubble. White Papers will also be available upon request
detailing this new positioning technology.

TRIMBLE VISION – CAPTURE WHAT YOU SEE

Presented by Jay Haskamp and Steve Richter (Biographical Ref. TRIMBLE ACCESS –
UTILITY MAPPING AND GEODETIC)
Imagery, Digital Photos, Photogrammetry and Live Video Feed. We have all heard that “a
picture is worth a thousand words.” Trimble Vision Technology is taking this to the next
level. In this session we will break down these topics and discuss how each make your field
work more productive and give you more control, even after getting back to the office. We
will show how to create background field Satellite Imagery for your controllers, store digital
photos with your field measurements, as well as collect point information from photos and
the live video feed of the Trimble Vision instruments. This will be a live session showing
these productivity enhancing features.

UNDERSTANDING AND DEVELOPING MnDOT R/W PLATS

Presented by Matthew Aguirre and Elliott Ruhland
This session gives an overall coverage of the MnDOT Right of Way(R/W) Plat Standards
and Details (a.k.a MnDOT Platting Manual) for developing a MnDOT R/W Plat. This
session will cover state statutes relevant to MnDOT R/W Plats, the intent of the MnDOT
R/W Plats, MnDOT surveying and right of way policies and practices and how the
information is portrayed on the plat including examples. Amended MnDOT R/W Plats,
MnDOT Monumentation Plats and Land Surveyor’s Certificate of Correction to Plat will also
be discussed.

Matthew Aguirre – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Aguirre is a 2006 graduate of St. Cloud State University. He worked as an LSIT for
Taylor Land Surveyors Inc. in Monticello until January 2008 when he was hired into
MnDOT’s Graduate Engineer/Land Surveyor Program. He has worked in several different
MnDOT District Offices. In January of 2010, Mr. Aguirre was hired as an LSIT in MnDOT
Office of Land Management Platting Unit in Central Office. He passed the Professional
Land Surveyor Exam in October 2010 and is currently working as a Land Surveyor, Senior
in the Office of Land Management Platting Unit.

Elliott Ruhland – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Ruhland is a Principal Land Surveyor and Supervisor of the Platting Unit in the
Surveying and Mapping Section of MnDOT’s Office of Land Management. He is a licensed
Minnesota Land Surveyor and a licensed Civil Engineer. Mr. Ruhland received his Bachelor
of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute in 1977 and a Master
of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in 1980. He also
acquired additional land surveying classes from St. Cloud University and Inver Hills
Community College. Mr. Ruhland began practicing civil engineering in 1980 and since 1990
has been working for MnDOT in various right of way and land surveying positions. He is a
member of the Capitol Area Land Surveyors Association (CALSA) and the Minnesota
Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS).

USE OF SURVEY DATA IN THE RIGHT OF WAY PROCESS

Presented by Mark Trogstad-Isaacson
In this session, there will be an explanation of how the field collection of data points is
utilized in the Right of Way section. There will be emphasis on important issues in property
ownership that results in monetary compensation in the right of way acquisition process, as
well as damages to physical features that are present near a highway project.

Mark Trogstad-Isaacson – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Mr. Trogstad-Isaacson has worked for MnDOT for 23 years in Rochester (District 6)
primarily working in the area of right of way. He is presently the Rochester District Right of
Way Engineer working on right of way acquisition for MnDOT in Southeastern Minnesota.
Mr. Trogstad-Isaacson is the Viewing Engineer on numerous eminent domain hearings
where he regularly provides engineering testimony to the court appointed commissioners
and jury members in everyday, easy to understand language. He is active on many
statewide task forces, studies and committees and is a 1988 graduate from the University of
Minnesota where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree.

WISCONSIN HEIGHT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (WI-HMP)

Presented by Diane Arendt and Elliot Smith
This presentation will provide an in-depth overview of the development, implementation, and
status of the Wisconsin Height Modernization Program. An emphasis will be Wisconsin
geodetic control network related-activities which have occurred in the past 12 months, and
activities which will occur in the coming months that may impact people who perform work in
both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Specific topics of discussion will include the Wisconsin
statewide Orthometric Height Adjustment of May 2012 and the concept of sharing CORS base
stations in the Minnesota and Wisconsin Real-Time Networks.

Diane Arendt – Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Ms. Arendt is employed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Surveying and
Mapping Section within the Bureau of Technical Services. She works exclusively on the
Wisconsin Height Modernization Program in the Geodetic Surveys Unit. Ms. Arendt holds
Associate Degrees in Business Administration and Civil Engineering and is a registered
Land Surveyor in the state of Wisconsin. She is the WisDOT representative for the
Wisconsin County Surveyors Association and the chair of the Great Lakes Region Height
Modernization Consortium.

Elliot Smith – Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Mr. Smith is employed as a Geodetic Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation, Bureau of Technical Services, Geodetic Surveys Unit and works exclusively on
the Wisconsin Height Modernization Program. He is the Network Administrator for the
WISCORS Network and serves as the Program Manager by coordinating all efforts related
to both the passive and active networks, including development, construction, preservation
and maintenance activities. Mr. Smith has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography from
UW-Eau Claire, and has worked on the Wisconsin Height Modernization Program since
2004, making him the most senior member of the WI-HMP staff.

FINAL THOUGHTS & CLOSING

Presented by Richard Morey (Biographical Ref. WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS)
 Vendors And Exhibits
AYRES ASSOCIATES
Ayres Associates is a nationwide professional consulting firm providing services in
photogrammetry, LiDAR and digital mapping; GIS; survey; civil, structural, transportation,
river, levee and water resources engineering; environmental science; planning; and
architecture. Incorporated in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Ayres Associates now employs
approximately 275 people who provide services from a network of offices around the
country. Incorporated in 1959 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Ayres Associates provides services
from a network of 13 offices in seven states, including Duluth and Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Our Geopatial division is based in Madison, Wisconsin and provides a wide range of
specialized services, including:

Aerial Photography
Digital orthoimagery
Planimetric and topographic mapping
Digital terrain modeling (DTM)
Remote sensing
GIS consulting, training, and development
GPS and conventional survey
Aerial LiDAR (fixed wing and helicopter)
Ground base LiDAR (Mobile and HD Scanning)

Our team's ability to deliver timely and accurate products is made possible through effective
project management, efficient technical approaches, intelligent and cost-effective
applications of technology, and substantial project resources.

Ayres Associates has brought our client-focused Geospatial services to such clients as the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the U.S. Department of Energy; Minnesota, Illinois and
Wisconsin Departments of Transportation; and hundreds of counties and municipalities
throughout the country. For more information about Ayres Associates, please contact Daryl
Sather at 952-270-3175 or email Daryl at: satherd@ayresassociates.com. The Ayres
Associates website is: http://www.ayresassociates.com/

BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC.

From design, engineering and construction to operations and rehabilitation, only Bentley
has the breadth of offerings to empower you to go wherever your projects take you. For
more than 30 years, global transportation and civil engineering design firms have depended
on Bentley transportation and civil engineering design applications to build both the worlds’
largest and most innovative infrastructure projects.

Thanks to our users, our software and services help engineering professionals plan, design,
construct, operate, and maintain transportation infrastructure all over the world. Website:
www.bentley.com/OnlyBentley
CARLSON SOFTWARE, INC.
Founded in 1983, Carlson Software, Inc. is a leading provider of office and field software for
land development markets, including land surveying, civil engineering, mining, construction,
accident reconstruction and GPS-assisted machine control. Carlson Software is
headquartered in Maysville, KY, with additional offices in Boston and The Netherlands.

Carlson Software has a goal: to be the premier, independent software provider for the
related markets of surveying, civil engineering, mining and construction. We continue to
deliver the most complete suite of software solutions ever offered for these industries by a
single company. We believe this is what the industry wants: the best hardware, provided by
hardware companies manufacturing GPS, total stations and scanners, and the best
application software for all equipment, manufactured by independent, non-aligned software
companies focused on ease-of-use, powerful feature sets, technical support and software
integration and cross-product compatibility. That's where we come in - Carlson Software
offers the complete suite of solutions, across the disciplines of data collection, surveying,
engineering design and drafting, mine planning and modeling, construction estimation and
machine control.

Ladd Nelson is the Midwest Sales Director for Carlson Software and has been providing
training, technical support; product development and sales support efforts in the Land
Surveying and Civil Engineering markets since 1991. Ladd is based near Dubuque, IA, and
can be reached directly by phone at 563-583-8552 or by email at lnelson@carlsonsw.com.

FRONTIER PRECISION/TRIMBLE, INC.

Frontier Precision has been a leading supplier of high quality Survey, Mapping, GIS, and
Construction equipment and supplies since 1989, a Trimble Dealer since 1991. With offices
in 6 Midwestern States, Frontier has become one of Trimble’s largest volume dealers.
Frontier boasts 3 Trimble Certified Service Centers, 4 Trimble Certified trainers, and our
own toll-free technical support line. With one of the most experienced teams in the country,
Frontier Precision brings more expertise to the market and the most technologically
advanced solutions than anyone in the area. Frontier proudly represents Trimble, Nikon,
TDS, Seco, and Pacific Crest. For more information, please contact Frontier Precision at
www.frontierprecision.com or 1-800-944-8557.

THE GATEWING X100 - TRIMBLE

Taking mapping to the next level imagine being able to achieve highly accurate mapping,
whenever and wherever needed, even in less than favorable weather conditions (wind, light
rain, cloud cover) where conventional Photogrammetry may not be possible, while keeping
both feet safely on the ground.

The X100 is the result of a thorough and multidisciplinary engineering process. It has been
designed with two main goals in mind and with due consideration for the demanding field
worker. It carries a camera payload, flies in a straight and regular scan pattern and returns
to the operator in a safe manner. It completes the job under a wide range of weather and
environmental conditions. It allows for day-to-day handling and intensive use, just like any
other surveying device. The X100 is not merely as an unmanned aircraft, but as a
comprehensive tool! Through its optimized and unparalleled aerodynamic design, cleverly
engineered body structure and carefully chosen materials, the X100 meets all the
requirements perfectly.

Please contact your local Frontier Precision Representative for more information.

HISTORICAL SURVEYS
At this display you will have an opportunity to view some antique survey equipment,
literature and relics. It is a great way to learn about the past and gain an understanding of
what it was like to be a surveyor in the “old days.”

The Historical Surveys collection came about when David Claypool and Lisa Hanni became
very interested in the tools used by the original surveyors. It is because of these tools that
Deputy Government Surveyors were able to accomplish the Original Public Land Survey.
For their day the tools were the best equipment available to them. Together with Fred
Johnson, they have put together a hands-on traveling educational display which is shown at
various venues throughout the year. Several people have donated equipment and artifacts
that have enhanced the collection. In addition to the tools examples of how land was
obtained is also part of the display.

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS, INC.

With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems
products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze
and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of
products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily and visualize and present
spatial information. Those who use Leica products every day trust them for their
dependability, the value they deliver and the superior customer support. Based in
Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of
customers supported by more than 2,400 employees in 21 countries and hundreds of
partners located in more than 120 countries around the world. Our Americas headquarters
is located in Norcross, Georgia, in the southeastern part of the United States. Leica
Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden. www.leica-geosystems.com. Please
contact Chris Rotegard 612-385-6067 chris.rotegard@leicaus.com for more information.

MINNESOTA CORS NETWORK

Land Management staff will be on hand to describe the current network/server configuration
that supports the system and to answer questions regarding issues users may be
experiencing.

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GEODETIC

UNIT
MnDOT’s Geodetic staff will be available to discuss and demonstrate the different products
and services available to access and manage geodetic data. We will have a computer for
live demonstration as well as sample maps and data sheets. We welcome and encourage
any suggestions or comments you may have regarding ways to improve.
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAND
INFORMATION SYSTEM AND R/W MAPPING UNIT
The Land Information System and Right of Way Mapping Unit is responsible for
coordinating with statewide district offices and Central Office groups to finalize the
development, maintenance and delivery of MnDOT’s right of way maps. The right of way
map is an index to the official documents and other records associated with the acquisition,
disposal, and administration of the highway right of way. Representatives from the LIS &
Right of Way Mapping Unit will be available during session breaks to provide you with
information and answer your questions pertaining to:
 Using website applications to find and view right of way maps:
o Right of Way Mapping & Monitoring (RWMM)
o Electronic Document Access (EDMS)
o AutoVue
 Downloading and printing of maps
 Accessing railroad valuation maps and railroad station plat maps
 Tools to find MnDOT’s Public Land Survey data
 GIS right of way boundary
 Assistance with web-based tools for accessing other map resources including:
construction plans, right of way plats, monumentation plats, commissioner orders,
and utility permit records.

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SURVEY (NGS)

NGS will exhibit information on products and services available. Stop by and speak with
NGS representatives and your State Advisor, David Zenk.

RANI ENGINEERING
Established in 1993, Rani Engineering is a highly-recognized and award-winning
engineering and land surveying firm located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With over 30
employees, Rani provides professional and technical services to private and public sector
clients nationwide. Rani offers expert services in civil engineering, land surveying, and rail
signal engineering.

At Rani Engineering we are passionate about delivering high-quality, customized solutions.

Our team of experts is committed to client satisfaction and we support this commitment with
dedication, experience, and project management that focuses on frequent and in-depth
communication. Our past record of successful and collaborative projects stands as evidence
that our top-priority is satisfied clients.

Rani Engineering is certified as a Minority- and Woman-Business Enterprise by State and

Federal Agencies. For more information please contact Eric Lindgren at: 612-455-3322 or
email him at ELindgren@rani.com. Visit our website at: http://www.rani.com
TRUCK UTILITIES, INC.
Truck Utilities, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is a family owned and operated company.
Principals of the company are Leo Capeder, Craig Capeder, Paul Capeder and Jay Langer.
The headquarters of the company is located in St. Paul, MN with branches in Fargo, North
Dakota and Kansas City, Kansas. We are a distributor for a wide variety of premiere truck
mounted equipment.

Truck Utilities offers a large variety of crane types and styles in addition to service bodies
made out of steel, aluminum or fiberglass. Standard or custom body styles can be adapted
to meet your work requirements supported by computer-aided drawings. Department of
Transportation personnel have relied on our expertise to satisfy the most demanding survey,
traffic and maintenance crews.

Truck Utilities employs craftsmen specializing in chassis modifications and custom metal
fabrication (steel or aluminum). We also offer hydraulic repair of truck circuits and hydraulic
tools, road service, body repair and custom painting of your equipment up to 60 feet long.

We are the Stanley Hydraulic Tool Distributor for Minnesota and North Dakota and stock
Post Drivers, Post Pullers, Earth Augers, Core Drills, Drills, Impact Wrenches and Power
Units for every survey and traffic crew in any environment. These tools can run on standard
or biodegradable oils. Ask us about our Datum Point Cutter for aluminum Monument
Markers (patent pending).

A complete listing of the manufacturers we represent may be found on our website at

www.truckutilities.com. Please speak with Bernie Bourasa at the Truck Utilities display or
contact him at bernieb@truckutilities.com or by phone at 651-260-1340.

UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

UTC Aerospace Systems combines two industry leaders—Hamilton Sundstrand and
Goodrich Corporation. UTC Aerospace Systems is one of the world’s largest suppliers of
technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. We design, manufacture and
service systems and components and provide integrated solutions for commercial, regional,
business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms.

The Sensors & Integrated Systems (SIS) business of UTC Aerospace Systems designs
produces and supports a family of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These
systems, including the Vireo™ and Optio™ systems, provide reliable, high-performance
aerial imaging at low total ownership cost. The Vireo and Optio systems are low-weight
electrically powered hand-launched systems that utilize common open-system architecture,
autopilot, avionics suite, communications subsystems and user-friendly tablet-style ground
control station. Both systems are designed as highly modular, flexible platforms that readily
support a variety of plug-and-play imaging payload options as well as integration of new
technologies as they become available. Common applications include aerial survey and
infrastructure inspection, law enforcement and security, first response, search and rescue
and precision agriculture. Contact information: 1- 952-892-4000, uas@utas.utc.com,
www.utcaerospacesystems.com, www.goodrich.com/uas
WISCONSIN HEIGHT MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
Height modernization is the establishment of accurate, reliable heights using global
positioning satellite technology with traditional leveling. The Wisconsin Department of
Transportation is administering this program for the National Geodetic Survey. Reliable
vertical control allows for cost savings in a variety of applications including: surveying, land
management, GIS, flood plain mapping, aviation, transportation, geology, meteorology,
precision agriculture, public infrastructure and emergency and disaster response.

SURVEY CREW RECOGNITION

We would like to take the opportunity to recognize the survey crews that were a part of the
project teams for 2012 Award Winning Projects around the state. Below are the names of
the projects and the survey crew members that made significant contributions to the
success of these projects. We acknowledge their efforts and achievements and
congratulate them on their success.

CONCRETE AWARDS:
3408-34, TH 23 Paynesvile Bypass – D8 (Willmar)
Mark Mortenson
Tim McCoy

5408-28, TH 9 from about TH200 to Seventh St. West – D2 (Bemidji)

Murray Jorde (TS)
Jeff Kelley (TGS)
Brady Johnson (Summer Laborer)

0282-34, I-35E from about CSAH 96 to I35 – Metro East (Oakdale)

Jim Schneider (TS and Crew Chief)
Gordy Meade (TS and Crew Chief)
Andy Siebenaler (TGS)
Chris Terwedo (TGS)
Brian Mathis (took over after Chris Terwedo left)
Seasonal:
o Blake Rivard (now a TGS)
o Bryan Nagorka (Now a Seasonal TGS)
Billy Adams (TS)

BITUMINOUS PAVING AWARDS:

S.P. 3115-51 – TH 169, Itasca County, in Grand Rapids from 13th St. to 3rd St. N. – D1
(Duluth)
Duane Waller (Crew Chief)
Bruce Nickila (Crew Member)
Frank Borich (Student Worker)
Brett Weybright (Student Worker)
SP. 2774-21 – TH 62, Hennepin County, from Tracy Ave. to Penn Ave. – Metro
Greg Mullen (Crew Chief)
Tim Katchmark (Crew Member)
Brian Gilbert (Crew Members)

S.P. 7326-14 – TH 22, Stearns County, from Eden Valley to Richmond – D3 (St. Cloud)
Trevor Lawrenz (Crew Chief)
Barin Norgren (TGS)
John McLeod (Summer Laborer)

MnDOT – AGC 2012 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AWARD:

BRIDGE #27R29 TH 494 under Washington Ave. in Eden Prairie – Metro
Hansen Thorp Pellinen Olson, Inc. (HTPO)

BRIDGE #05008 Pedestrian Trail over TH 23 in St. Cloud – D3 (St. Cloud)

Richard Staudinger (Crew chief)
Paul Michalski (TGS)
Mike Kern (Summer Laborer)

BRIDGE #62626 TH 35E under Maryland Ave. St. Paul – Metro

Rani Engineering

GRADING AND BASE AWARD FOR THE “STATE RECLAIM CATEGORY”

SP 2212-28(109) Winnebago to Easton – D7
Mike Meffert (Crew Chief)
Sam Vlasak (Summer Laborer)
Chris Babcock (Office Support
Mindy Scheurer ( Office Support)
 MEAL MENUS DURING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, March 12:

Lunch: “Build Your Own” Deli Sandwich & Soup Buffet
Dinner: Deluxe Dinner Buffet
Barbeque St. Louis Style Ribs
Sliced Roast Turkey with Pay Gravy
o Fresh Fruit Platter
o Caesar Salad
o Mashed Potatoes
o Vegetable DuJour

Wednesday, March 13:

Breakfast: “Buffet Style”
Lunch: Italian Buffet
Dinner: Deluxe Dinner Buffet
Beef Tenderloin Tips over Wide Egg Noodles
Herb Crusted Walleye Fillets
o Vegetables & Dill Dip
o Mixed Greens Salad
o Scalloped Potatoes
o Vegetable DuJour

Thursday, March 14:

Breakfast: “Buffet Style”

Breakfast will be served in the Marina Dining Room

Breaks, Lunch and Dinner will be in the Minnesota I & II Rooms
 WEBSITE ADDRESSES FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Land Management –

http://www.olmweb.dot.state.mn.us/

Mn/DOT’s Geodetic Unit –

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/surveying/Geodetics/geodetics.html

Geodetic Database Products Access –

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/surveying/Geodetics/geoindex.html

Mn/DOT CORS/VRS Network –

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/surveying/CORS/CORS.html

Mn/DOT Office of Land Management Software –

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/surveying/ToolsTech/toolsandtech.html

National Geodetic Survey – http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/

US Coast Guard Navigation Center – http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/

The Minnesota Secretary of State - http://www.sos.state.mn.us/

Minnesota Association of County Surveyors – http://www.macsinfo.us/

Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors – http://www.mnsurveyor.com/

The Minnesota State Legislature – http://www.leg.state.mn.us/

National Highway Institute – http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/

International Right Of Way Association – http://www.irwaonline.org/

Federal Highway Administration – http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/