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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Public Works, Utilities and Public Safety 2014-03-13 Thursday, March 13, 2014 Public Safety, Utilities 8:00 a.m. & Public Works Committee Town Board Room 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. PUBLIC SAFETY a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i. None. b) REPORTS i. Estes Valley Victim Advocates Annual Report. Dir. Mesropian ii. Communications Update Commd. Pass iii. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 3. UTILITIES a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i. None. b) REPORTS i. Update on Flood Recovery. ii. Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Div. Grant. iii. PRPA Public Sessions for future Electricity Resources iv. Seasonal Decorations v. Annual Water Consumer Confidence Report. vi. Annual Water Line Flushing. vii. Information Technology – Verbal Update Mgr. Fraundorf viii. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 4. PUBLIC WORKS a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD i. George Hix Memorial Sculpture & Plaque. Dir. Zurn b) REPORTS i. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions. 5. ADJOURN AGENDA 2013 Annual Report serving the Estes Valley Community Celebrating 25 Years & My Sister’s Place 2 Dear Friends, 2013 marked the 25th year Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates has been serving the Estes Valley. In 1988, Jo HuƩer Pierce worked for the police department and was the person vicƟms looked to in their hours of need. Jo said, “All I could do was offer them coffee and tea. I felt help- less.” The straw that ﬁnally broke the camel’s back and caused Jo to start looking into creaƟng an actual vicƟm advocacy program was a do- mesƟc violence fatality. The vicƟm’s whole family came into the police department looking for answers, help and com- fort. “That was the moment I knew we had to have a vicƟm service pro- gram.” She contacted the Colorado OrganizaƟon for VicƟm Assistance and a program was born. Twenty-ﬁve years later our community experienced something no one was expecting. As they do every late summer, the rains came but this time the rain didn’t stop. On Thursday, September 11th I became trapped in my home in the Big Thompson Canyon with no means of communica- tion. I was there until the following Monday when I was airlifted to Fort Collins. It took me another week to get back up to Estes. The safehouse had flooded and residents evacuated. While I was out, the extraordinary staff of Estes Valley Vic- tim Advocates found other safehousing for three residents and 1 child in Colorado and out of state. The staff didn’t stop there - they tore up carpet, ripped up vinyl, moved furniture, packed and emptied rooms. They did whatever needed to be done…. hopping to it like they’d been dis- aster workers for years. In just over 2 months, the safehouse reopened with new carpeting, vinyl and freshly painted walls. And the regular work went on. In 2013, Estes Valley Victim Advocates and My Sister’s Place served victims of assault, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and other crimes. We also brought our special brand of assistance to survivors of suicide, sudden death, accidents, fires as well as the recent flood. We sent advocates to Estes Park, Drake, Allenspark, Glen Haven, Rocky Mountain National Park and all areas in between. Please enjoy this brief agency update and consider how you can get involved - as a volunteer, board member or donor. AƩending our annual fundraiser, Affordably Chic, is a great way to show support and have fun while doing it. This year, we give very special thanks to our many friends and supporters. Without all of you we would not have been able to rebound and keep serving vicƟms in our community the way we have. Mary Mesropian ExecuƟve Director Jo Hutter Pierce 3 Millie Miller Chair Shellie Tressell Vice Chair Pam Vendegna Finance Chair Cory La Bianca Secretary Pat Reed Board Member Eric Rose Board Member Olga Cofas Board Member Molly Patrick Board Member Board Trustees BeƩy Meyer David Hemphill MISSION STATEMENT Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates is a non‐proﬁt agency commiƩed to providing advocacy services to vicƟms of crime and trauma including safehousing for domesƟc violence vicƟms, counseling, referrals and community educaƟon. 2013 Board of Directors 4 ESTES VALLEY VICTIM ADVOCATES’ PROGRAMS CRISIS ADVOCACY The VicƟm Advocate is an immediate and pracƟcal assistant. Advocates aƩend 30 hours of training which includes domesƟc violence, sexual assault, death and suicide, and crisis intervenƟon skills. An advocate is someone you can talk to in complete conﬁdence. They have real informaƟon on vicƟm’s rights, useful in- formaƟon on police and court procedures and down-to-earth advice about vicƟm’s compensaƟon. They can also help ensure safety by creaƟng a personal safety plan and securing a safe place to stay. Advocates understand what it is like to be a vicƟm of crime or trauma and provide gentle and caring emoƟonal sup- port. COUNSELING Counselors are available to provide individual counseling and support groups to assist vicƟms in recovering from the trauma of an incident. We understand that once you have been a vicƟm, you are never exactly the same. Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates believe that vicƟms have basic human needs that have to be addressed. They need the opportunity to tell their story, to be protected from further violaƟon, to have support and to have their psychological needs addressed. Our counselors address these psychological needs and assist vicƟms on their journey from being vicƟms to becoming survivors. SAFEHOUSE My Sister’s Place is a 3-bedroom facility and program focusing on non-violent living that provides safety in a conﬁdenƟal locaƟon. Weekly counseling and advocacy sessions are available for women and their chil- dren while staying at the safehouse. My Sister’s Place is a sunny, pleasant space with private bedrooms, a playroom, a kitchen, and other common rooms. Women and their children can stay there for as long as six weeks. The Safehouse Manager focuses on self-sufficiency, assisƟng women in ﬁnding childcare, housing, and jobs with the goal of taking their place in the community. LATINO OUTREACH Being a vicƟm of a crime and not being able to speak English makes the vicƟmizaƟon that much more frightening. “What’s going to happen to the offender?” “What do I have to do next?” “What about my kids? ” These are quesƟons many vicƟms grapple with. But when you are not able to speak the language, to whom do you turn? Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates has a Spanish-speaking Outreach Coordinator to assist the LaƟno populaƟon in our community who ﬁnd themselves in need because they are vicƟms of crime or trauma. COMMUNITY EDUCATION & OUTREACH While we spend most of our efforts aiding the recovery of vicƟms who have experienced abuse or trauma, we are just as commiƩed to prevenƟng it altogether. In fact, our hope is that someday there will no longer be a need for our services. This year we gave community presentaƟons that reached over 200 people. We were also excited to be invited to work with kids in the middle school for the ﬁrst Ɵme. “Thank you for being here. I don’t know what I would have done.” 5 Year in Review: In 2013, Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates served 301 vicƟms. This included advocate calls, counseling and support group clients, with a total of 656 contacts (not including safehouse residents). These cli- ents were vicƟms of domesƟc violence, sexual assault, stalking, assault, survivors of unaƩended death, suicide, other crimes and trauma. In 2013, we housed 16 women and 10 children providing 673 bed nights. Those residents received 586 sessions of counseling and advocacy focusing on safety planning and learning to live self- sufficient and violence free lives. In 2013, 200 adults aƩended educaƟonal presentaƟon. 18 classes were held for 39 students in grades 6-that focused on caring relaƟonships, daƟng abuse, why abuse happens, how to help friends in abusive situaƟons and how to prevent daƟng abuse. In 2013, our bilingual advocate met with 49 Spanish-speaking outreach women. Funding: In 2013 Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates was funded through the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County VicƟm Assistance and Law Enforcement Board, Colorado DomesƟc Violence Program, Federal VicƟms of Crime Act, United Way of Larimer County, Community FoundaƟon of Northern Colorado (Estes Park), Estes Park Quota Club, Estes Park Lion’s Club, Estes Valley Community ThriŌ Shop, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, United Methodist Church of Estes Park, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, family foundaƟons, individual giŌs and fundraisers. Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates served and was supported by Estes Park Medical Center and Rocky Mountain NaƟonal Park. This year, Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates had to cancel its Affordably Chic Fashion Show due to the ﬂood. However, $18,000 was raised at the end of the year from our annual appeal leƩer. A porƟon of fees collected from Colorado marriage license and divorce ﬁlings were directed towards programs like ours. We are grateful for the individual donors and social organizaƟons for their many giŌs in 2013. $32,000 is being held in the Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates’ Endowment Fund managed through the Community FoundaƟon of Northern Colorado. It is our hope that one day it will create funding that we can access annually. Estes Valley VicƟm Advocates is a member of Estes Valley Community Services CoaliƟon, Estes Park Child ProtecƟon Team, Colorado CoaliƟon Against DomesƟc Violence, Colorado OrganizaƟon for VicƟm Assistance, Larimer County DomesƟc Abuse IntervenƟon Project, Colorado Nonproﬁt AssociaƟon and Estes Park Nonproﬁt Resources. “You really helped me turn my life around. I am so grateful you all came into my life when you did.” 6 2013 STAFF Kellie Thompson Bilingual Outreach Mary Mesropian ExecuƟve Director Lonnie Erskine Safehouse Manag‐ Susan Anderson Counselor 2013 Volunteers Aracely, Beth, Bill, Cathie, Lynn, George, Gladys, Alice, BeƩy, Cheryl, Lori, Jenea, Esla Amanda Smith Office Manager BeƩy Brown and Victoria Webb, Evening Advocates Deborah Webb Counselor 7 2013 Advocacy and Counseling Programs Incident Report Overview Incident First Contact Continuing Contacts Hotline Calls Total Contacts Domestic Abuse 124 35 31 190 Sexual Assault 6 4 3 13 Death/Suicide 18 1 0 32 Assault 5 0 1 6 Stalking 3 0 0 3 Other ~ Crime 14 0 4 18 Other ~ Non-Crime 45 13 7 65 TOTALS 215 53 46 327 Counseling 68 158 6 232 Group Counseling 18 79 0 97 TOTALS 86 237 6 329 8 MONTH Women/children # of Nights Counseling/Advocacy Total Contacts January 2 woman 57 88 advocacy sessions 24 counseling sessions 112 February 2 women (cont.) 34 48 advocacy sessions 15 counseling sessions 63 March 1 women (cont.) 31 58 advocacy sessions 2 counseling sessions 60 April 1 women (cont.) 14 25 advocacy sessions 3 counseling sessions 28 May 2 woman 1 child 54 35 advocacy sessions 8 counseling sessions 43 June 2 women (cont.) 2 women 1 child (cont.) 99 51 advocacy sessions 4 counseling sessions 55 July 1 women (cont.) 3 woman 5 children 105 33 advocacy sessions 8 counseling sessions 41 August 3 women (cont.) 3 woman 5 children (cont.) 1 child 190 83 advocacy sessions 14 counseling sessions 97 September 3 women (cont.) 1 woman 1 child (cont.) 1 child 66 75 advocacy sessions 12 counseling sessions 87 October Safe House closed November Safe House closed December 3 Women 2 children 23 11 advocacy sessions 3 counseling sessions 14 Totals 26 673 586 600 2013 MY SISTER’S PLACE SAFEHOUSE RESIDENT SUMMARY 9 BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES OF VICTIM ADVOCATES 1. We believe that no one deserves to be beaten or sexually assaulted. 2. We believe that no one should have to live in fear. 3. We believe that all people have the right to self‐determinaƟon. 4. We believe that abuse isn’t just a “women’s problem” – men are vicƟms too. 5. We believe men need to speak out against violence and take an acƟve role in ending violence in their community. 6. We do not accept the myths about baƩering or rape. (S/he caused it because of what s/ he said or did or what s/he was wearing.) 7. We appreciate exisƟng support systems that the vicƟm has and are willing to help con‐ struct new ones. 8. We are willing to cooperate with and untangle the bureaucracy with and for the vicƟm. 9. We collaborate with involved professionals and appreciate their work. 10. We are willing to deal with our own fears and anger around violence. 11. We tolerate the vicƟm’s anger and do not judge. 12. We are paƟent and willing to deal with complicated cases. 13. We allow the vicƟms to move at their own speed. 14. We accept that some vicƟms will return to a violent relaƟonship without becoming an‐ gry. 15. We believe in and respect vicƟms’ incredible capacity to change and grow – and we are thankful and honored that we have a small part in that growth. 16. We believe that all vicƟms of crime or trauma have the right to be heard and have ser‐ vices in their own community. Nov‐13 Dec‐13 Jan‐14 Feb‐14 Mar‐14 Apr‐14 May‐14 Jun‐14 Jul‐14 Aug‐14 Sep‐14 Oct‐14 Nov‐14 Dec‐14DispatchViper Phone UpgradeXXCAD UpgradeXXMCC7500 IP upgradeXXXDispatch Hiring ProcessXXPictometry UpdateXCCIC/NCIC AUDITXXEverbridge UpdateXNAED AccreditationXXXXXXXXXXXXEverbridge Non‐Emergency UseXXXXDispatch AccreditationXXXXXXXXXXXXRecordsTiburon RoutingXXTiburon Follow Up RequestsXXXPaper Flow/AppearanceXXXXXXXNIBRS TrainingXXSupp MatchingXXTiburon UpgradeXXXAlert Sam Conference/MJ CertificationXXAPS Interface with TiburonXXRJMediationXXXXXXXXXXXXStudent Support and Accountability CircleXXXXXSchool Girls CircleXXXXXRestorative Practices for Liquor ViolationsXXXXXPeer SupportXXXXXXXXXXXXXXGrant applications and managementXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAuxiliaryBlue SantaXXCPAXXSpecial Events XXXXXXXXXXXXXXPeer SupportXXXXXXXXXXXXITWireless MDT Connection UpgradeXXP End of LifeX Utilities Department Report To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director Date: March 13, 2014 RE: Update on Flood Recovery Objective: To inform the PUP Committee of flood recovery progress. Present Situation: Thirty-six (36) damaged utility sites have been identified. Work on nine (9) of these sites have been restored and recovery work is completed. Twenty-seven (27) sites are partially completed or we are waiting for FEMA and/or insurance reviews. To date FEMA has approved $1,378,000 for permanent repairs along Fish Creek and temporary work performed in the aftermath of the flood. Another $2,000,000 in repairs is pending FEMA review. Attached are maps of the impacted areas. Budget: The 2014 budget included $3.6 million for utility flood recovery projects. CROSIERMOUNTAINDR COUN T YROAD43FOXCREEK RD DEVILSGULCHRDWESTCREEK RD HBAR G RDSTREAMSIDE DR MEM O R Y L N COUNTY ROAD 61 N BOUN DARYT R LSOLITUDE CTMILLERFORKRDDUNRAVENGLADERD BLACKCREEKDRELKRIDGE DR CIRCL E D RBULWARKRIDGEDR CROSIERMOUN TAINTRLMCGRAWR A N C H RD Brokenconduit/ductbank 90% ofoverheadwashed out 90% ofoverheadwashed out 90% of overheadwashed out 90% of overheadwashed out This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you.0 1,100 2,200Feet 1 in = 2,053 ft±Town of Estes ParkUtilities Department Flood Damage SitesNorthern TerritoryPrinted: 3/7/2014Created By: Reuben Bergsten FALLRIVE RCTFALL RIVERRD H O M E S T E A D LN WWONDERVIEWAVE VALLEY RD FAL LRIVERLN FISH HATC HERY RD W ELKH O R N AV E DAVIDDR SLEEPYHOLLOWRDFALLRIVERDRBig Horn Creek Black Canyon Creek Fall River Fall River £¤34 £¤34 Exposed waterline Exposed waterline Water linecoverwashed away Exposed waterline Building flooded/ cleanup Exposed waterhydrantlateral Building flooded /debrisremoval This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you.0 570 1,140Feet 1 in = 1,063 ft±Town of Estes ParkUtilities Department Flood Damage SitesFall River Printed: 3/7/2014Created By: Reuben Bergsten Damaged water line Damaged water line Broken conduit/duct bank Exposed water line Broken conduit/duct bank Damaged water line Damaged water line Broken conduit/duct bank Washed out underground lines Washed out underground lines Washed out underground lines Service connected to broken section of water main Fish CreekFish CreekFISH CREEK RDS SAINT VRAIN AVEWINDHAM DR BRODIE AVE SCO T T A V E BROOK DR JOHNSEN LN FLOWER LNAVALON DRAXMINSTER LNMORGAN ST COMMUNITY DR WILLOW LNW IN D H A M C T COUNTRY CLUB DR ACACIA DR BAILEY LNPINE KNOLL DR CEDAR LNPOWELLY LN GOLF COURSE RD BRADLEY LNLEXINGTON LN SHADY LNWINDHAM LNLAKESHORE DRHOLIDAY LN PEAK VIEW DR MATTHEW CIR WAPITI CIR TRANQUIL LNV I LLA GE GREEN LN GRAHAM LNCRAGS CTBALDPATE CTB R A E SID E L NFAIRWAY CLUB CIR6TH GREEN LN CLOVER LNHIGHACRES DR U N IVER SITY D RELK HOLLOW CTELK MEADOW CTBIRDIE LNPINE KNOLL DRACACIA DR LEXINGTON LN This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as tothe accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you. 0 275 550Feet 1 in = 499 ft±Town of Estes ParkUtilities Department Flood Damage SitesFish Creek Printed: 3/7/2014Created By: Reuben Bergsten MARYS LAKERD CUMULUSDR RIVER S ID EDRGREYFOXDRN I MBUS D RCO O KOUTWAY HIGH DR RA M SHORNRDA SPENB R O OKDRKERR R D WINDCLIFF DRFIS H C R EE KRDPINECONEWAYSUNDANCE CIRFIS HCREEKWAYEAGLECLIFFRD ZERMATTTRL WPEAKVIEWDRMI N E RAL RD UPPER BROADVIEW PEAK VIEW DR RAINBOWDRP OWE RPLANT KORAL CTHIGHWAY36 M O R A IN E A V E HIL L RDCLIFF RD HONDI USLNC HER O KEEDRSPRING ST P A WNEEDR M I N D ST MIDDLEBR O ADVIEW CIRCLEDR LONG STRLRIDG E L N TRAILBLAZERWAYBROADVIE W RD H I GH WAY66 D E VON DRDARCYDR F ERNLAKERD SHAD CTFAMILYLNDORSEY DR VISTAVIEWIND IAN TRLKALEYCOTTAGERDW EAGLECLIF F D R HIGHVISTADRLOWE R BROADVIEW MILLSDR C A RRIAGEDRCHIEFS HEADRD HIGHWAY66KI OWATRLSSAINTVRAINAVEARAPAHORDPROSPECT ESTA TESDRLA RKSPURAVEC U RRYLN TUNNELRDT U N N E L R DSTRONGAVEALPINE CIR MEADOWLNSUTT O N L N MESA DRBEAR LA KE R D B E A R L A K E R D WIND RIVERTR LKIOWA DRMOUNTAINSIDEDR JUN G F RAU T R LFRIEND SHIPLN SAD DLEBAC K LN ASSOC IATIONDRBAKER D RLON GHOUS E WAYGIANTTR A C K R DBIG HO RN TRL WHISPERINGP INES DR U TE LNCLIFF L N TERRACEL NHIGHWAY7HONDIUS CIRDUNRAVENLNLL OYD LN RANC H CIR DEKKE RCIRBEARLAKERDA s p e n B ro o k Buck Creek Aspen Br ookBeaver Brook Fish CreekW ind RiverGlacier CreekB ig T h o m p so n R iv e r Big Thompson River MARYSLAKE UV7 UV66 £¤36 Brokenconduit/duct bank Brokenconduit/duct bank Exposedwater line Exposedwater line Water linecoverwashed away This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you.0 850 1,700Feet 1 in = 1,606 ft±Town of Estes ParkUtilities Department Flood Damage SitesWestern Territory Printed: 3/7/2014Created By: Reuben Bergsten HIGHWAY7TIMBER R O C KGILLETTEDRLEVINGS WA Y Aspen LodgePoles down,lines down This draft document was prepared for internal use by theTown of Estes Park, CO. The Town makes no claim as to the accuracy or completeness of the data contained hereon. Due to security concerns, The Town requests that youdo not post this document on the internet or otherwisemake it available to persons unknown to you.±Town of Estes ParkUtilities Department Flood Damage Sites Printed: 3/7/2014Created By: Reuben Bergsten Black Canyon Creek Fall River LAKEESTES RIVERSIDEDRE E L K H O R N A V E S SAINTVRAINAVEFALLRIVERRD MACGREGORAVEW ELKHORN AVE N SAINTVRAINAVE N SAINTVRAIN AVE W WONDERVIEW AVE BIG THOMPSON AVEDEVILS GULCH RDW HIGHWAY 34S S AIN T V R AIN A V E E HIGHWAY 36 £¤36 £¤34 £¤34 £¤36 Utilities Department Report To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director Date: March 13, 2014 RE: Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Div. Grant Objective: To inform the PUP Committee of the award of a flood-related grant. Present Situation: While performing flood emergency protective measures, a damage assessment report was required to facilitate the Federal Government in allocating funds for the response. The cost for producing the initial report is not eligible for FEMA funding. The Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (the "Authority") and the Water Quality Control Division issued a grant to support water systems with this extra burden. The Water Department applied for this grant and was awarded $10,602. We are grateful for this assistance in response to our disaster. Budget: N/A Utilities Department Report To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director Date: March 13, 2014 RE: PRPA Public Sessions for Future Electricity Resources Objective: To inform the PUP Committee of the upcoming public input opportunity regarding PRPA’s future electric resources. Present Situation: The Energy Policy Act of 1992 requires Western Area Power Administration’s (WAPA) customers to prepare integrated resource plans (IRP). These IRPs are revised every five years. The IRP is a critical tool for ensuring an adequate supply of reliable, low- cost and environmentally responsible electricity to meet the future needs of our member municipalities. It details Platte River’s plans in the areas of generation and transmission projects, renewable energy and energy efficiency. An element developing the IRP requires ample opportunity for full public participation. The public session in Estes Park will be: WHEN: Monday, March 31st, 6:00 – 7:30 PM WHERE: The Estes Park Resort Ballroom 1700 Big Thompson Avenue Kate Rusch is assisting with communicating this information to our customers. Budget: N/A Light & Power Department Report To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Joe Lockhart, Line Superintendent Date: March 13, 2014 RE: Seasonal Decorations Objective: The Light & Power Department has been working jointly with the Parks Department to redefine the look of the holiday lights on Elkhorn Avenue. After several meetings and comparisons of lighting arrangements in several Colorado towns, we are presenting our findings. Present Situation: In order to achieve a more striking effect with holiday lights in Estes Park, a different color of lights should be introduced. Also, the manner in which the trees are wrapped should be changed. It is our professional opinion that the new LED lights should be used for this project as it would save approximately $4,000 a year on electricity and add a new crisp, clean look to the Town. After careful consideration with the help of an expert, the Parks crew has chosen 150 trees in downtown Estes Park to be wrapped in a cool white and the rest of the trees along the streets will be wrapped in a rich blue for color accents. Next month Light & Power is planning to purchase some demo lights to set up in Confluence Park. This trial run will familiarize the crew with the process of installation and removal of the new type of lights and give us a clear visual idea of what effect the color combination would create downtown. Utilities Department Report To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Diana Beehler, Laboratory & Water Quality Supervisor Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director Date: March 13, 2014 RE: Annual Water Consumer Confidence Report Objective: To inform the PUP Committee that the 2013 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) will now contain information related to compounds tested in compliance with the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR 3). Present Situation: The UCMR is part of the 1996 Safe Drinking water Act. Every five years the EPA produces a list of compounds to be tested (pulled from a long list of compounds). Water systems serving more than 10,000 must participate. This is the third round of testing. The results of any concentration of unregulated compounds are required to be reported in the annual CCRs. The following unregulated compounds were detected: Compound Detected (ug/L) Chlorate 340 Chromium 0.27 Chromium, Hexavalent 0.46 Molybdenum 1.2 Strontium 45 Vanadium 0.2 These compounds are not currently regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is unknown if or when the EPA may develop regulations for these compounds. The Water Division will continue to stay abreast of any news that develops. The Water Division will work with the Public Information Officer to develop an FAQ to address any customer questions should they arise. Budget: N/A Water Department Report To: Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Cliff Tedder, Water Distribution Supervisor Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director Date: March 13, 2014 RE: Annual Water Line Flushing Objective: To inform the PUP Committee of the annual water line system flushing schedule for 2014. Present Situation: Annual water flushing is performed to ensure high-quality drinking water for our customers. The Water Department will be performing the annual system flush over a two-week period starting Tuesday, April 17th through Friday, April 20th and again from Tuesday, April 22nd through April 25th. The areas to be covered on the particular dates are as follows: April 15, 2014 Spur 66 to Mary’s Lake Road Moraine Ave (from Mary's Lake Road to River Rock Condominiums) High Drive Area Range View Elkhorn Club Estates Riverside Drive (from Mary's Lake Road to Prospect Park) April 16, 2014 Fall River Road (from Elkhorn Club Estates to Fall River Estates) Riverside Drive (from Prospect Park to Moccasin) Moccasin & Cyteworth Area Hospital Area Stanley Circle Hwy 7 (west side from Conference Center to Lexington Lane) April 17, 2014 Hwy 7 (west side from Lexington Lane to Pinewood Drive) Peak View Drive to Dekker Circle April 18, 2014 Hwy 7 (east side from Dannel's Fire Station south to Whispering Pines Drive) School District Area Bureau Area Fish Creek Road Uplands April 22, 2014 Downtown (North to Devil’s Gulch Road) Davis Hill Stanley Village Black Canyon Hills April 23, 2014 Hwy 34 (from Stanley Village east to Bellevue) Stanley Heights Reserve Ranch Meadows Lone Pine Area Grand Estates Dry Gulch Road, Good Samaritan Village April 24, 2014 Carriage Hills (south of Whispering Pines Drive) Arapahoe Meadows Cherokee Drive Prospect Estates Centennial Hills Rockwood Estates April 25, 2014 Thunder Mountain Subdivision Fall River Estates and Fish Hatchery Road Kiowa Subdivision - 2 - PUBLIC WORKS Memo To: Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee Town Administrator Lancaster From: Scott Zurn, PE, Public Works Director Date: March 13, 2014 RE: George Hix Memorial Sculpture & Plaque Objective: Town Board approved the renaming of Riverside Plaza. This item of consideration is the review of the dedication plaque and associated commemorative bronze artwork. These permanent installations are to be installed commemorating the contributions of Mr. Hix to the Estes Park community. Present Situation: Gary Klaphake, previous Town Administrator, addressed the PUP committee on February 14, 2013, about the possible renaming of Riverside Plaza in recognition of the life and community contributions of prominent citizen George Hix. This was approved by the Town Board on July 23, 2013. Town Staff and the Hix family has agreed to the following: The Hix family would like to offer for consideration the renaming of Riverside Plaza to George Hix Park at the Confluence. In conjunction with the renaming, the Hix family would contribute a bronze plaque (see attached) and a life-size bronze saddle (photo on right) to be set over a granite boulder to simulate a natural interactive piece of artwork that would simulate a saddle thrown over a boulder after removing the saddle from the horse for the last ride. The family will donate the saddle and plaque along with $10,000.00 for the purchase and installation of the project. Proposal: Staff proposes to accept these donations and complete installation upon approval from the board. After completion, staff will coordinate an unveiling of the new artwork and renaming of the park with the Hix family. Action Recommended by Staff: Staff supports the concepts of this proposal from the Hix family and recommends approval of the project. Staff feels this artwork is consistent with existing pieces and is an interactive piece of artwork that we predict to be a very popular addition to the public art program. Budget: Private funding and donations. Level of Public Interest This item is a moderate level of interest with the community. Sample Committee Recommendation: I recommend to Town Board approval/denial of the installation of the bronze saddle and associated plaque commemorating the renaming of the park in recognition of the contributions of Mr, George Hix, to be included on the Consent Agenda at the March 25, 2014, Town Board meeting; (OR), to be included as an Action Item at the March 25, 2014 Town Board meeting. Attachments: Photo of the bronze plaque and accompanying text commemorating the George Hix Park at the Confluence. George J. Hix Riverside Plaza Dedicated to George Hix who served Estes Park as a businessman, community leader and volunteer, this plaza area was made possible by his foresight in preserving open space and in creating a venue for public art. Hix’s leadership role in the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority helped to make this plaza possible after the earthen dam of Lawn Lake broke and caused a flood devastating the downtown and surrounding areas on the sunny morning of July 15, 1982. Three deaths and an estimated $31 million in damages resulted. As a Town Trustee, Mayor Pro Tem, and heading up positions on the Planning Commission, Recreation District, Chamber of Commerce, Land Trust and many others, Hix served the community with pride and countless hours. George’s passions were interwoven with the Estes Park Valley and the placement of this bronze saddle commemorates his love of western culture and encourages his desire for visitors to ‘enjoy Estes Park and stay awhile’. Take time to sit in this saddle, smile and breathe in the fresh mountain air of Estes Park and remember that this part of Estes Park is here because of people like George who worked to create Riverside Plaza, to fund public art and to devote his time for everyone’s enjoyment of the Estes Valley. George J. Hix 1928 - 2010