HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2006-03-09RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 9, 2006
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 9th day of March, 2006.
Committee: Chairman Levine, Trustees Homeier and Jeffrey -Clark
Attending: Chairman Levine and Trustees Homeier and Jeffrey -Clark
Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Public Works Director
Linnane, Deputy Clerk Schares
Absent: None
Chairman Levine called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT MUSEUM RESTROOM. Director Linnane explained the
Larimer County Open Space Fund contains $108,000 for a new restroom at the Hydro
Plant picnic structure area. Staff requests approval to solicit price quotes from at least
two (2) contractors. The schedule, Upper Thompson Sanitation District service -related
costs, and final project cost will be determined through the bid process. Following
discussion, the Committee recommends approval to proceed to bid the new
restroom.
TOWN HALL INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR STAIRCASE REPAIRS -- REQUEST
APPROVAL. Public Works Project Manager Sievers reviewed the request to remove
and replace the exterior east staircase and the request to install porcelain tile on the
interior stairs. Staff recommends removal and reconstruction of the east exterior staircase
at a cost not to exceed $10,000 contracting Westover Construction to complete the
budgeted project. Westover Construction has prior knowledge of this project and is able to
create the design. Staff also recommends hiring Abbey Carpet & Tile at a cost of
$10,500 to strip the interior two staircases of their existing rubber stair trends, re -level,
and install porcelain tile. The new tile will be consistent with the new Finance & Board
Room lobbies. It is recommended that $10,500 of the budgeted funds for window
maintenance be allocated to the interior stair repair. Following discussion, the Committee
recommends approval to contract with Westover Construction to replace the
exterior staircase at a cost not to exceed $10,060 and Abbey Carpet & Tile to repair
the interior staircases at a cost not to exceed $10,500.
REPORTS.
1. Colorado Department of Transportation: Highway 34 Reconstruction Project
Nicola Upright, CDOT project manager, reviewed the schedule for the repaving of Hwy
34 from the Hwy 34/36 intersection to the RMNP entrance. Surveying will begin March
20, 2006 and concrete will begin to be poured April 9, 2006. The portion of Hwy 34 near
Stanley Village will take approximately 2 months, unless the road is closed and then it
could be completed in 2 to 3 weeks. The Committee recommends a public meeting be
held with the retailers in Stanley Village. Trustee Homeier will coordinate a meeting
with the Stanley Village retailers, CDOT, and Coulson Excavating. Full depth
reclamation will be completed on the remainder of Hwy 34 to RMNP prior to paving.
Four inches of asphalt will be added to the base. In addition, new striping and paving
will be completed at the intersection of Moraine Ave. and Crags Drive. CDOT informed
the Committee that affected parties, radio, and newspapers will receive notices. Ken
Coulson, Coulsen Excavating stated he would like to have as much of the project as
possible completed by July 4, 2006. The Committee recommends presenting the plans
at the March 14, 2006 Town Board meeting. Douglas W. Pearson, P.E., CDOT
Resident Engineer, commented there will be complaints, but through cooperation,
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Coulson Excavating and CDOT will try to keep the public informed and complete the
project as soon as possible. Mgr. Sievers reported that the contractor parking/trailer will
be allowed at the Town -owned Fish Hatchery property.
2. Fish Creek Trail
Public Works Project Manager Sievers reviewed the plans to cut the hill by Carriage Hills
pond to accommodate Fish Creek Trail alignment using A-1 Excavating.
Miscellaneous.
Tiling of the west side of the Hwy 34/36-Pedestrian tunnel will commence in May.
CACEP is holding a tile painting session on March 16, 2006 and several other events
are being scheduled.
There being no further business, Chairman Levine adjourned the meeting at 9:01 a.m.
APPROVED
MAR 1 4 200E
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Suzy SZhlres, Deputy Town Clerk