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BRADFORDPUBLISHINGCO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
‘Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,September 1 2001
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the LIGHT AND POWER COMMITTEE ot
the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the j3th day of
September,2001.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:All
Absent:None
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,
Assistant to the Light &Power Director Mangelsen,Deputy Town
Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Jeffrey-Clark called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.and noted the
importance of continuing the business of government during these difficult times.
2001-2002 CHRISTMAS DECORATION INSTALLATION CONTRACT —BIDDING
UPDATE.
Assistant Director Mangelsen reported that Christmas decoration installation was
privitized in 1996.Rocky Mountain Lawn Care was contracted in 1996,1997,1998 and
TA Enterprises 1999 and 2000.The 2001 budget includes $55,000 for this installation
contract and the following bids for the 2001-2002 contract were received:
2001 2002
Bill’s Tree Surgery 21,105 2J ,105
TA Enterprises 47,177 49,530
Anthony Raemakers 50,000 52,500
Rocky Mountain Lawn Care 55,700 59,485
Staff expressed concerns that the low bid is not sufficient to complete the scope of the
work included in the contract.
Bill Smith/Bill’s Tree Surgery addressed staff and Committee concerns regarding his
experience,references,equipment,employees,and insurance.
Tom Childers/TA Enterprises discussed his equipment,experience,and projected man
hours for the project.
Concluding all discussion,the Committee recommends that the 2001 to 2002
Christmas Decoration contract be awarded to TA Enterprises at a cost of $47,177
in 2001 and $49,530 in 2002.
FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT SITE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT -APROVAL.
Director Matzke reported that bids were requested to perform the site development of
the final phase of the historic renovation of the Fall River Hydro Plant.The 2001
budget is $140,000 and there is a $15,000 balance in this line item;staff does not
anticipate using any State Historical Grant funding for this portion of the project.
The following bids were received:
R.C.Heath $101,785
TA Enterprises 54,400
Rocky Mountain Lawn Care 13,111
(Landscape only)
The bids from R.C.Heath and TA Enterprises are for the entire project.The bid from
Rocky Mountain Lawn Care is for landscaping only and would require the Town to act
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as the general contractor to complete the remaining portions of the site development.
The Committee recommends that the contract for site development be awarded to
TA Enterprises at a cost of $54,400 and the 2001 budget be supplemented by
$45,000 to fund this contract.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority fPRPA):The following items were discussed during the
August work session:1)addition of a 2 unit at Rawhide;2)a combined cycle unit;3)
a simple cycle unit;and 4)a joint project in the southeastern part of State.
Financial Report:The July and August graphs were reviewed.Staff was directed to
provide income statement detail at the October meeting.
Project Updates:
Director Matzke reported that the RMNP system upgrade is complete,the 2002
Budget revisions have been submitted,and American flags have been placed
throughout Town as a sign of patriotism and in memory of those killed during the attack
on the United States.
Charter Communications Franchise Transfer of Ownership —Update:Director
Matzke presented a letter from Town Attorney White to Charter Communications,Inc.
regarding the franchise transfer of ownership.All requirements outlined by staff and
Attorney White have been adequately addressed.No further action by the Town is
required to complete the transfer of ownership.
There being no further business,Chairman Jeffrey-Clark adjourned the meeting at 9:00
a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
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