HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2009-08-27RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 27, 2009
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at
Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 27th day of August, 2009.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Blackhurst, Mayor Pro Tem Levine and Trustee
Miller
Chairman Blackhurst, Mayor Pro Tem Levine and Trustee
Miller
Town Administrator Halburnt, Deputy Town Administrator
Richardson, Public Works Director Zurn, Supt. Mahany,
Supt. Steichen, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Absent: None
Chairman Blackhurst called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None
PROSPECT AVENUE BYPASS EASEMENTS.
In preparation to move forward with the Prospect Avenue improvements, Light & Power
staff plans to proceed with Phase One of the project which has been identified as burying
the overhead power and other cables. Bid results for Phase One will be reviewed by the
Utilities Committee. Staff worked with the design engineer, as well as with property
owners for the acquisition of both permanent and temporary easements to allow this
phase of the project to move forward. The easements with 2-year terms are as follows:
1. Temporary Easement, Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Services — dedicated to
the Town of Estes Park by Daniel R. DeBlasio and Kathleen Kase, 631 Prospect
Avenue.
2. Temporary Easement, Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Services
the Town of Estes Park by Marie Bruner, 675 Prospect Avenue.
3. Temporary Easement, Undergrounding of Overhead Utility Services
the Town of Estes Park by Prospect Mountain Side, LLC, 707 Prospe
4. Temporary Easement, Construction of Prospect Avenue — dedicated
Estes Park by Brian Kremler, 400 Birch Avenue.
5. Temporary Easement, Construction of Prospect Avenue — dedicated
Estes Park by Gerald and Cheryl Bert, 403 Driftwood Avenue.
6. Temporary Easement, Construction of Prospect Avenue — dedicated
Estes Park by John and Laura Gulliksen, 640 Prospect Avenue.
7. Permanent Easement , Access, Utilities, Drainage — dedicated to the
Park by John and Laura Gulliksen, 640 Prospect Avenue.
8. Permanent Easement Access, Utilities, Drainage — dedicated to the
Park by Brian Kremler, 400 Birch Avenue.
Although the Prospect Avenue improvement project has been delayed until 2010, Supt.
Steichen stated staff will be doing in-house prep work related to the undergrounding of
•utilities. Trenching and conduit work will be contracted with staff performing the remainder
of the work. The Committee recommends approval of the temporary and permanent
easements related to the Prospect Avenue improvements as outlined above.
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Public Works Committee — August 27, 2009 — Page 2
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE ADOPTION OF TWO TRUSS
BRIDGES.
Public Works staff has been working with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) to acquire trusses from two bridges located on Highway 34 which are scheduled
to be replaced in 2010. The bridges, which were built in the 1930s, are two of the last
riveted truss bridges in the State of Colorado. Through the Adopt -A -Bridge Marketing Plan
the Town of Estes Park will take ownership of the historic bridges which will be preserved
for utilization within the Town's pedestrian trail system. An Intergovernmental Agreement
(IGA) between CDOT and the Town of Estes Park for the adoption of these structures has
been reviewed and approved by Attorney White. Chairman Blackhurst inquired as to
whether $250,000 in enhancement funds, previously slated for improvements along
Moraine Avenue, could be used for preservation of the bridges. Dir. Zurn stated that may
be an option since enhancement money can be utilized in a trail system or landscaping
along a state highway. Dir. Zurn also noted that he and Dir. Kilsdonk are in contact with
an engineering school back east to determine if there is interest in the students taking on
the preservation of the trusses as a school project. The Committee recommends the
approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Department of
Transportation for the acquisition of two truss bridges for utilization within the
Town's trail system.
MOBILE VEHICLE LIFT PURCHASE.
The 2009 Fleet maintenance budget includes $49,000 for the purchase of a 4-column
mobile vehicle lift. Newer equipment, such as bucket and fire trucks, is now larger and
heavier than the equipment was in the past. The vehicle lift currently being used is over
20 years old, has limited parts availability, and does not have a weight -rating adequate to
lift the new equipment. Bids were solicited with the following results:
Ace Equipment Company, Henderson, CO
Rotary Heavy Duty 4-Post Portable Lift $35,750
Frame Engaging Lift Kit $1,995
Heavy Duty Jack Stands (set of 4) $2,780
Bid Price $40,425
The Hardware Shop, Indian Hills, CO
Mohawk MP-18
Gray Manufacturing, St. Joseph, MO
Gray WPLS-160
Bid Price $56,329
(received after bid deadline)
No response
Staff recommends purchasing a Rotary Mobile Lift and accessories from Ace Equipment
Company at a cost of $40,425. The Committee noted that the bid price is lower than the
amount budgeted; and Town Administrator Halburnt stated that, due to safety concerns,
the purchase of the hoist was not selected to be delayed until fourth quarter. The
Committee recommends the purchase of the Lift as outlined above at a cost of
$40,425 from account 612-4300-610-34-43, budgeted.
There being no further business, Chairman Blackhurst adjourned the meeting at 8:19
a.m.
APPROVED
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CCyn i Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES