HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2007-01-11RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 11, 2007
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Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at
said Town of Estes Park on the 1 1 th day of January,
Chairman Levine, Trustees Blackhurst and Homeier
All
Town Administrator Repola, Acting Public Works Director
Goehring, Facilities Mgr. Sievers, Police Chief Richardson,
Public Works Supt. Mahany, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Absent: None
Chairman Levine called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
PARKING LOT NAMING PROJECT — REQUEST APPROVAL.
In 2005, the Town of Estes Park contracted the services of Republic Parking to conduct
a comprehensive parking study. Police Chief Richardson stated that one of the study
recommendations was the renaming of Town parking lots. Currently, many old parking
lot names remain in place, even though the businesses they were named after no
longer exist. Staff researched various naming systems to ensure lot names would
remain in tact regardless of other changes occurring within the lot location, such as
business name changes. Therefore staff recommends naming the parking lots after
adjacent streets. The project would require the purchase of new signs to be posted in
each parking lot at a cost of $30/double-sided sign (total cost of $1,020).
This is not a budgeted item; however the project would be funded from a portion of the
budgeted street name sign project. Staff recommends purchasing the signs from the
Lyle Sign Company and having the Streets Department install the signs by June 1,
2007.
The Committee discussed the need for parking lot names to be consistent on signs,
maps, brochures, etc., throughout Town and that signage should be highly readable and
compatible with designs, colors, and fonts currently in use. Following discussion, the
Committee recommends the adoption of the proposed parking lot names and the
purchase of signs from the Lyle Sign Company at a cost of $1,020 (101-3100-
431.25-25). An ordinance will be prepared and presented at the Town Board meeting
on January 23, 2007 to officially adopt the parking lot names and update the Model
Traffic Code.
REPORTS.
1. Snow Report. Director Goehring and Supt. Mahany presented the Committee
with an estimate of costs incurred by the Streets Department for snow removal
over a three-week period from December 18, 2006 to January 4, 2007 due to
the unusual amount of snow received in the Estes Valley. The Committee
recognized, with appreciation, all staff that assisted in this large task and noted
that people from all departments were involved. Director Goehring and Town
Administrator Repola indicated that a reimbursement request to FEMA had
been completed and submitted for financial assistance related to the storms;
however, the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County did not qualify based on
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the amount of snow received.
2. Town Hall Exterior Staircase Replacement. Facilities Mgr. Sievers reported
that the replacement of the exterior staircase is proceeding at a rate slower
than anticipated due to weather delays. Railings, handrails, treads, and
decking still need to be installed. A mid -February completion date is expected.
3. Fall River Picnic Grounds Restroom. Facilities Mgr. Sievers reported that
weather delays are affecting progress on the restroom. The building is
approximately 75% complete and the contractor will return in the spring to
finalize the work.
4. Security and Access to Town Hall. Facility Mgr. Sievers reported that money
has been budgeted to upgrade the security system on the municipal building,
water plants, and shops. Funds have been encumbered through the IT
Department for acquisition of a digital wireless lock system for exterior doors.
The new security system, which will utilize either an electronic fob or electronic
card to permit access to the buildings, is scheduled to be in place by the end of
2007.
MISCELLANEOUS
Trustee Blackhurst asked what was being done to remedy a security issue relating to a
sliding glass door located in the dispatch area on the second floor. Mgr. Sievers stated
that there are funds in the 2007 budget to replace the sliding door with a storefront -type
hinged door with an upgraded lock.
Chairman Levine inquired as to the starting time of construction on the Post Office
parking lot. Mgr. Sievers said that the project time line allows for the contract to be
awarded by mid -March for an April start to construction, and for the project to be
completed by Memorial Day. Director Goehring stated that if extraordinary conditions
occur that might jeopardize completion of the project by Memorial Day, the construction
could be delayed until fall or next year.
Chairman Levine raised a concern that the signage at the main entrance of the
municipal building does not clearly indicate that the main entrance should be used to
access the police department. He requested that a sign be installed at the main
entrance of the building stating such. Director Goehring stated $1,000 was budgeted in
2007 for this sign.
There being no further business, Chairman Levine adjourned the meeting at 9:29
a.m.
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Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
JAN 2 3 2007
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES