Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Cedar Rapids Iowa -- Flood Damage Reduction Study Efforts Since The 2008 Flood

Synopsis:  Since the devastating flood of June 2008, Stanley Consultants has been engaged by the City of Cedar Rapids to provide flood risk reduction consultation services.  This work forms the basis of the City's Cedar River Corridor Redevelopment Plan.  The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is utilizing the plan in their on-going Feasibility Study of the Cedar River corridor within the city limits of Cedar Rapids.  Related activities include updating the City's Flood Response Manual, the preparation of the City's Community Rating System FEMA application, assisting with City's proposed stormwater utility, and streambank restoration along the Time Check Neighborhood.

Speaker Bio:  James L. Kill, PE, CVS, has worked for Stanley Consultants for 39 years in a variety of capacities.  As a structural engineer, Jim has 25 years experience designing buildings and civil works structures.  Currently he serves as Senior Project Manager as well as Office Manager for the Infrastructure Group for Stanley Consultants in Muscatine, Iowa.  Jim has been directing the engineering aspects of the Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study for both the City and the Rock Island District USACE since June 2008. 

Reservations:  Please RSVP with your intent to either partake in the cafeteria-style lunch or to come for the presentation only; this will help the Officers Club staff to ensure that an adequate amount of food is prepared.  Either leave a voice mail message with Jim Mosner at 651-290-5512, or click the RSVP button in the left-hand column, or send an email message to james.b.mosner@usace.army.mil

Meeting Location:  Fort Snelling Officer's Club near Post Road.  See map at: http://www.same-msp.org/_images/934thOfficersClub.jpg

Meeting Schedule and Logistics:

• Social time and lunch (if you so desire) will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the dining room of the Officers Club.
• The Club’s cafeteria-style lunches are typically $10.00 or less; people who partake in the cafeteria-style lunch will pay the Officers Club directly.  If you come only for the presentations, there is no charge. 
• Post Meeting and Presentation will be from 12:30 PM to about 1:15 PM in the ballroom of the Officers Club.
•  1/2-PDH for this Presentation.