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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1973-06-07On GD RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee June 7,1973 Committee:Chairman Dannels;Trustees Petrocine and Prosser Attending:Chairman Dannels;Trustees Petrocine and Prosser Also Attending:Town Administrator Hill,Street Superintendent McCracken, Town Engineer/Planner Van Horn PARK BENCHES: Mr.Larry L.Zeliner,Manager of Ripley’s Museums,submitted a request to place park benches with Ripley advertising on them in Bond Park,parking lots,etc. Engineer/Planner Van Horn informed the Committee these benches would be a violation of the sign code. Mr.Zeliner requested his letter be submitted to the next meeting of the Board of Trustees. VISITOR’S CENTER: Seven letters from the Chamber of Commerce,dated May 29,1973,are made a part of these proceedings along with a letter,dated May 23,1973,from the State Highway Department. Mr.Reiland,Manager,reviewed the Chamber of Commerce proposal to place a Visitor’s Center on the Tallant Addition to the Town of Estes Park, Colorado. The Committee recommends the Board of Trustees enter into a lease with the Chamber of Commerce for a portion of the Tallant Addition for a location of the proposed “Visitor’s Center”and that an escrow agree ment be drawn by the Town Attorney that will provide the necessary provisions to receive donations for the Visitor’s Center. The Chamber of Commerce will provide cost estimates on all phases of improvements as mentioned in the May 29,1973,letters.Engineer/Planner Van Horn will review these estimates for the Town of Estes Park. The Chamber of Commerce requests of May 29,1973,for financial assistance in various site improvements at the Visitor’s Center location will be considered further by the Committee. 1973 STREET IMPROVEMENTS: The Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees that the following street improvements be constructed by Flatiron Paving Company: Driftwood Avenue 1150’$4,284 1½”mat New street-Davis Hill 270’1,418 1½”mat Park View Lane 1080’3,730 1½”mat E.Riverside Drive 910’2,856 1 “mat W.Riverside Drive 1170’4,270 1 “mat Raven Avenue 1150’4,685 1½”mat $21,243 CD RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee June 7,1973 Page two 1973 STREET ThIPROVEMENTS(continued): The Committee recommends the street improvement budget of $20,000 be used along with $1,243 from the bridge fund. B IKE AND WALK-WAY The Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees that a “Bike—way and Walk-way”be planned for Manford Avenue and that the funding of this project be by Federal Revenue Sharing.Engineer/Planner Van Horn will do the planning and designing of this project. BARN LIGHTING: The Committee recommends the Town proceed with the installation of lighting in the new barns at Stanley Park.Engineer/Planner Van Horn will proceed with bids. LIGHT POLE: The Committee recommends the two light poles at the north entrance of the Wiest Lot be moved further out of the street right-of-way in pre peration to the installation of a new bridge.The cost of this move is about $510.00.The telephone company will be requested to move their pole at the same time. AMERICAN LEGION IDT: The Committee received a letter from Mr.Robert Dillon requesting land scaping of the American Legion lot on Moraine Avenue.Engineer/Planner Van Horn will submit a proposed design prior to 1974 budget. NEW MUNIC IPAL BUILDING: Engineer/Planner Van Horn reported the new Municipal Building was ahead of schedule and proceeding very well. Town Administrator Hill submitted estimated costs on the completion of the new building.Projected costs appear to be about $668,323.00. PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: Street Superintendent McCracken and Engineer/Planner Van Horn reported the following projects are on schedule: 1.Dark Horse lot curbing. 2.Post office letter drop. 3.Fire plug schedule. 4.Drinking fountains. 5.Stanley Park fencing. 6.New road -Buenna Vista Terrace. There being no further hisiness,the meeting adjourned. JUN 1 1973 Dale G.Hill,Town Administrator o E3TES ?: BO.RD OF TUSCEE.3 —-—--- SJ.3i,36 staPirk $eintq’wce Section 1 May 23,19’3 Eates Park Area C’--r at Cerce 215 E.r1karn Ave. Park,Cola.80517 Attention:Iaeald J.ReilaM,Men.pr Dear Ron: This letter is a reiloir to field review y.star day at the areas that the City at Estee Park ha.pZed for a Visitor’s Cnter. The 1azu*d locations for i.ms aM ess as on seiitt.d p1mg.arc acceptable to the Division at Si,qs. Eowever,traffic controls should be considered.This cci stretioe will Senarat.traffic to this area acceleration, deceleration i tm-u lea..will have to be eanatructed.This wiU be do at r cost to the Division of aiv*ys.)b would be bqpy to assist yci with the p.lming of the traffic control. Think yon faz the opportunity to review these pisea with you.if we can be at further service,please advise. Sincerely yours, ALS c!OTVdCS ASST.DIStCT aiiixim %4/_t /T ;‘‘3( )ILStf 1OL.WLr cc:A.Cbotveas WAIWfACE SUPT. Dale uiu/ Capt.Thomas Z.Kooper -‘ AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEstesBOX480 Estes Park Board of Trustees Mr.Harry Tregent Town of Estes Park Estes Park,Colorado 80517 Dear Mr.Tregent: We would appreciate reviewing with the Public Works Committee our preliminary proposed site plan and building design.We would seek your permission to proceed with the fund raising for the plans as pro posed,with any changes required by the town being incorporated into same. It is our desire to present to the Public Works Committee our plans,a history of the reasoning behind our approach,and an explanation of the proposed building and site layout -including possible future development of the area.Hopefully,we will be able to reach an agreement as to the final design and location so that we can soon begin to raise funds more actively. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Ronald J.Reiland, Manager RJR:lkn PHONE:303 -586-4431 215 E.ELKHORN AVE. May 29,1973 ESTES PARK,COLORADO 80517 -_ GATEWAY TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK np-) .4 AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEstesBOX480PHONE:303 -586-4431 215 E.ELKHORN AVE. ESTES PARK,COLORADO 80517 Estes Park Board of Trustees Mr.Harry Tregent,Mayor Town of Estes Park Estes Park,Cob.80517 Dear Mr.Tregent: As per our previous discussion with the Public Works Committee,we would appreciate the town receiving funds donated for the purpose of the new Visitors Center.These funds could then be turned over to an advisory board (yet to be established)reviewing allocation of the funds. According to a correspondence from Mr.Hartwell, the town will apparently desire a lease (or other agreement)with the Chamber before receiving any donated funds.We would then request your considera tion in determining the format of the agreement and thus opening the way for us to more actively pursue funding for the site. Sincerely,c,? Ronald J.Reiland, Manager RJR:lkn May 29,1973 —- — ____ GATEWAY TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEstesz1BOX480PHONE:303-586-4431 215 E.ELKHORN AVE. ESTES PARK,COLORADO 80517 May 29,1973 Estes Park 3oard of Trustees Mr.Harry Tregent,Mayor Town of Estes Park Estes Park,Colorado 80517 Dear Mr.Tregent: The Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce has proceeded with preliminary groundwork in initiating action from both the State Highway Department and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding approval of site plans for ingress,egress and parking. Mr.Milo Ballinger,District Maintenance Superinten dent,District IV of the State Division of Highways, has made an on-site inspection,and is in receipt of the architectural site plan prepared by the Chamber and its advisory committee.Based on this informa tion,Mr.Ballinger has assured me that he will write a letter to Mr.Dale Hill,regarding the proposed site layout.He fully approves the plans as presented to him.Should there be any contingencies,they will be included in his letter to Mr.Hill. We would,therefore,appreciate your consideration in formally giving a green-light,regarding approval for the Chamber to proceed with fund raising with the intent of constructing the proposed building on the Tallant Land involved. Mr.Elmer Graham,has been informed of our preliminary site layout and assures me that,with a formal request made by the town,he will proceed with obtaining per mission for the Chamber and town to utilize Bureau land involved on the south side of the river.Although he cannot commit at this point that permission will be granted,he is most optimistic and feels that there will be little trouble in using the road and developing the parking as reviewed with him.We have not yet supplied him with a copy of the site plan as we felt that it is the town’s option to approve the site plan before determining that we should seek permission to use Bureau land.It may be that the town (or the Public Works Committee)would feel that parking on the south side of the river would be undesirable. GATEWAY TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK GQ page 2 We would appreciate your reviewing the site plan, making changes or suggestions as desired,and then considering the value of parking and access on the south side of the river.If desired,we would also appreciate your seeking permission of the Bureau of Reclamation regarding use of said land. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Ro aid J.Reiland, Manager RJR:lkn 4.AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ps’BOX 480 PHONE:303 -586-4431 215 E.ELKHORN AVE. ESTES PARK,COLORADO 80517 May 29,1973 Estes Park Board of Trustees Mr.Harry Tregent Town of Estes Park Estes Park,Colorado 80517 Dear Mr.Tregent: The Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce expects to be responsible for maintenance of the building and payment of the utilities required for operation. However,should the town desire any exterior supplemen tal lighting (such as floodlights,etc.)we would appreciate the town considering assumption of the expense involved in installation and operation of such lighting. As development of the surrounding land occurs, lighting may be an important part of the utilization and appearance of the site.Lighting may also be desired on the “footbridge”should parking be located on the south side of the river. Sincerely, __7 Ronald J.Reiland, Manager RJR:lkn GATEWAY TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK -L AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEstesBOX480PHONE:303 -586-4431 215 E.ELKHORN AVE. ESTES PARK,COLORADO 80517 May 29,1973 Estes Park Board of Trustees Mr.Harry Tregent,Mayor Town of Estes Park Estes Park,Colorado 83517 Dear Mr.Tregent: The Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce fully realizes that the destiny of the site,and development of the landscaping and terrain,is to be determined by the town. However,in giving a more presentable picture the archi tectural firm doing the design did include some possible considerations.It is not the intent of the Chamber to necessarily suggest any of the alternative thoughts with the exception of the parking,bridge (if desired),access and building.However,we would point out that development of the site would appear beneficial to the community. At this time the Chamber has full intentions of funding completely the Visitors Center building which will be the property of the town.We anticipate raising some $50,000.00 for this purpose.However,we would appre ciate any assistance the town may be able to offer for either short or long term development of the site. Regardless,at this time our most important consideration is the building,access and parking. Although we realize no commitment has been made by the town regarding the entrances,exits or parking,we would ask that the town consider assisting us in this area. We do not pretend to know the complexities involved in the town participating but would be concerned about the success of the Chamber in raising additional monies for this purpose —over and above the building cost. Certainly there can be little question that development of the proposed site would be a tremendous asset to the town.The penninsula is a vital piece of real-estate, and certainly a focal point of the community.Ultimate realization of a landscaped and developed complex would add appreciably to the successful processing of our area’s visitors and most surely add a great deal of beauty to the area. GATEWAY TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK OQ page 2 There exists a good possibility that clubs/organizations would be willing to take on a project of developing one special feature of the site (i.e.flowerbed,walkways, etc.) Sincerely, Ronald J.Reiland, Manager RJR:lkn AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOX 480 PHONE:303 -586-4431 215 E.ELKHORN AVE. ESTES PARK,COLORADO 80517 May 29,1973 Estes Park Board of Trustees Mr.Harry Tregent Town of Estes Park Estes Park,Colorado 80517 Dear Mr.Tregent: The Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce has fully informed Superintendent Contor of our proposed plans and the National Park is aware of our preliminary building design.Although it is not possible for the National Park to participate in this project on a capital investment basis,Superintendent Contor has committed that the National Park will participate in the proposed Visitors Center. Although final approval (which is to come from the Regional Office of Rocky Mountain National Park in Omaha)has not taken place,Superintendent Contor feels that the National Park will be able to pay the Chamber somewhere in the neighborhood of $200.00 per month.The payments would be in the form of a long term lease reimbursing the Chamber for use of storage,counter and floor space. Sincerely, 1 Ronald J.Reiland, Manager RJR:lkn GATEWAY TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK