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BRADFORD PUBLISHING RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Liqht and Power Committee
August 4,1988
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and
Habe c ke r
Attending:All
Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustees Dickinson and
Garrett,Town Administrator Klaphake,
Light and Power Director Dekker,Finance
Officer Vavra,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:None
Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Light and Power Committee
to order at 10:30 AM.
SERVICE BUILDING SITE -DELAY.
Light and Power Director Dekker reported a “Petition of Protest”
had been filed requesting a 15-day extension from the 30-day
enforcement period of Ordinance #16-88.The petition was signed
by Robert and Helen Mitchell,Norman Silge,Curtis Thompson,and
Marjorie Oliver.Mr.Mitchell,etal are protesting the zoning
ordinance of Elm Road Addition.The Town’s property was recently
annexed and zoned C—O Commercial Outlying.The Town Clerk
approved the petition format and granted the time extension.The
petition must be filed no later than August 16,1988 and must
contain the appropriate number of signatures.The Committee
reviewed a letter dated June 30,1988 written by Town Administra
tor Kiaphake to Mr.Mitchell which responded to concerns the
Beaver Point property owners raised,as follows:
1.Landscaping at the water slide
2.The “Welcome to Estes Park”sign at the Donut Haus
3.Study of storm water displacement and detention
4.Trail system between the downtown and Beaver Point area
5.Street lighting
6.Vehicle “backup”alarm noise
7.Construction site landscaping
8.Glare/reflection consideration
9.“Natural”fencing of the site
10.Site improvement of the former landfill site
11.Consideration for a natural picnic area
Town Attorney White submitted a memorandum dated July 29,1988
which outlined procedure and options should the petition contain
the appropriate number of signatures.The petition could cause
an election.
Director Dekker submitted a memorandum dated August 4,1988 which
identified a preliminary additional cost to the Town of $20,000
if construction of the service building is delayed and/or re
located.This additional cost does not include the purchase of a
new site,which could add $175,000 to $275,000.
Following discussion,the Committee recommends Director Dekker
gather all pertinent information for presentation should the
petition proceed.
A tour of the building site was cancelled.
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REPORTS.
With regard to Ski Estes Park,arrangements have been made with
the Western Area Power Administration to obtain the time-of-day
metering equipment.
The Delinquent Account Report indicated 63 calls were made,22
notes were placed,and 12 accounts were disconnected for the
month of July.
Approximately 86 electric customers have converted from the
Residential Demand—metered rate to the General Service Small
rate.
Concerning deposits and bankruptcies,Finance Officer Vavra
reported he has requested a cost estimate from the Town’s rate
attorney should the Town elect to pursue legal action in two
bankruptcy claims.With regard to deposits,Officer Vavra will
submit a proposed policy for consideration.
Preparation for “Public Power Week”is continuing.The Platte
River Power Authority (PRPA)is sponsoring a program to honor
persons who have contributed to public power in Colorado.PRPA
and the four member municipalities will honor the recipients of
the Electric Public Power in Colorado (EPPIC)Award on October
10,1988 in Fort Collins.PRPA has purchased signs from the
American Public Power Association stating “This is a Public Power
Community.”PRPA has offered these signs to its four members to
attach to their “city limit”signs.
PRPA has completed a slide program of its four members;the
program is available for presentation to any service organization
or group.
The Rocky Mountain Electrical League Fall Conference will be held
in Jackson,Wyoming September 9 -13,1988.
The Committee reviewed the Cash Forecast Report prepared by
Finance Officer Vavra.Year-to-date figures indicated the
projected revenue is up 4%;and expenses are down 14%.
There being no further business,Chairman Mix adjourned the
meeting at 11:35 A.M.
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
J AUG 91988
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