HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2007-05-10RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 10, 2007
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 10' day of May, 2007.
Committee: Chairman Levine, Trustees Blackhurst and Homeier
Attending: All
Also Attending: Deputy Town Administrator Halburnt, Acting Public Works
Director Goehring, Supt. Mahany, Facilities Manager
Sievers, Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Absent: None
Chairman Levine called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None
LOADER BI-ANNUAL EXCHANGE — REQUEST APPROVAL.
The Streets Department budget includes $20,000 for the Large Loader (G70C — 2005
John Deere 544J) rollover agreement with John Deere. This exchange program was
offered to the Town of Estes Park when the original loader was purchased in 2001, and
allows for the exchange of the used loader for a new one every two years. This rollover
agreement was previously executed in 2003 and 2005.
Staff recommends continuing the two year rollover exchange agreement with John
Deere and exchanging the Large Loader (G70C) for a 2007 John Deere 544J 4x4
Loader at a cost of $15,279 with trade-in from Colorado Machinery, Fort Collins,
Colorado. The Committee recommends approval of the exchange as outlined at a
cost of $15,279 budgeted from account #101-3100-431-34-43.
REPORTS.
1. Fall River Picnic Grounds Restroom — Facilities Mgr. Sievers reported that,
although some delays were encountered due to winter weather conditions,
Duggan Builders has completed the $83,000 project. The restroom is a concrete
block building with a metal roof and vault -type toilets. Questions regarding access
to the building and the upkeep and cleaning of the building were raised. Rental
and use of the Fall River Picnic Grounds is handled through the Museum and the
restrooms will only be unlocked when the facility is being rented. In addition, Mgr.
Sievers will work with Museum Dir. Kilsdonk to address how to handle the
cleaning of the restrooms, and determine if a cleaning deposit may be required
from users. Mgr. Sievers will report back to the Committee via e-mail on the
cleaning issue.
2. Town Hall Exterior Staircase Replacement — Mgr. Sievers reported the contractor,
Lucas Welding, experienced winter weather delays, but has completed the
staircase at a cost of $17,330. The expenditure is higher than the original
contract of $16,500 due to unexpected conditions discovered underground when
digging and pouring footings, resulting in an increase in labor and concrete costs.
3. Brodie Avenue Culvert Repair — Due to the contractor's schedule, this project has
been delayed and rescheduled for October 2007. Shotcrete Technologies will
honor the original contract price of $40,000 to reline the culvert with concrete.
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4. CVB Sidewalk Repair — Comerstone Concrete was awarded the contract to
repair/replace damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk at the Visitor's Center. Work
is underway and the project is currently on time and on budget. The work, which
will also remedy the current problem with pooling water from storm water runoff, is
scheduled to be completed by Memorial Day.
5. Post Office Parking Lot — The lower layer of asphalt will be in place on the entire
parking lot by Memorial Day weekend, however the project will not be complete at
that time. Delays were encountered during negotiations with property owners
over utility easements and the redesign of underground utilities. Work has been
prioritized to complete the lot, curbs, sidewalks and striping, so the lot can be re-
opened, with the irrigation system, landscaping, and lighting completed later.
6. Carriage Hills Pond Dam #1 Repair — A-1 Excavation has started repairs that
entail maintenance on the upper earthen dam in Carriage Hills, similar to repairs
conducted last year on Dam #2. An inspection by the state dam engineer in 2004
discovered the need to remove willows that are obstructing the dam's outflows.
The work will be completed by the end of next week.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Committee expressed gratitude to Bob Goehring for filling in as Acting Public
Works Director.
Inquiries were made about the status of the sliding glass door in the Police
Department's communications area, signage on Town Hall identifying the entrance to
the Police Department, and service line work on Evergreen Lane. These items are
either currently being addressed or are included on this summer's project list.
There being no further business, Chairman Levine adjoumed�otthe meeting at 8:45 a.m.
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APPROVED
MAY 2 2 2007
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES