HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2005-01-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 20, 2005
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 20th day of
January, 2005.
Committee: Chairman Habecker, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Levine
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Deputy Clerk Williamson, Public
Works Director Linnane, Construction and Public Facilities
Manager Sievers, Senior Electrical Engineer Matzke, Office
Manager Button
Absent: None
Chairman Habecker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PART I —
PRELIMINARY GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE — REQUEST TO PROCEED TO
PART II — FINAL DESIGN.
The construction plans for the CVB Project are approximately 75 percent complete.
Staff and the Dallman Construction/BASIS Architecture Team are currently reviewing a
draft of the Preliminary Guaranteed Maximum Price (PGMP). Staff requests this item
be presented directly to the Town Board on January 25, 2005.
The Committee recommends the Convention and Visitors Bureau Building
Construction Part I be present to the Town Board on January 25, 2005.
ADA CHIRPERS AT BROWNFIELD'S CROSSWALK — REQUEST APPROVAL
A visually impaired citizen has requested audio assistance at Brownfield's pedestrian
crosswalk. The audio units are available at a total cost of $1,000 ($500 each; two units
required). Staff has contacted the Colorado Department of Transportation and CDOT
has agreed to install the ADA audio "chirpers" at no additional expense to the Town.
Sue Doylen, 1981 Crags Court, stated her visually impaired friend has had difficulties at
this crosswalk. She considers this a reasonable request to a safety issue.
Upon approval, shop owners in the area will be notified of the project. At that time it will
be explained that the volume of the units can and will be adjusted to offer maximum
safety with the least disturbance to nearby businesses.
The Committee recommends approval to purchase 2 ADA Audio Chirpers to be
installed at Brownfield's pedestrian crosswalk at a cost of $1,000.00.
FLASHING PEDESTRAIN SIGNS - CROSSWALK AT MACGREGOR AND ELKHORN
AVENUES — REQUEST APPROVAL
The mid -block crossing at MacGregor Avenue and Elkhorn Avenue is popular with
pedestrians, particularly during peak visitor seasons. Therefore, safety of pedestrians is
a concem at this location. Research has indicated that flashing beacons at crosswalks
improve safety when used.
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Public Works Committee — January 20, 2005 — Page 2
CDOT has agreed to install and maintain solar -activated flashing beacons at its
expense, as long as the Town supplies the materials at a cost of $10,000.
Discussion followed concerning the potential for traffic congestion between Hwy 34/36
intersection and E. Riverside Drive, combining the pedestrian crosswalks at
Brownfield's and MacGregor/Elkhorn Avenues into one mid -block crossing in front of the
Municipal Building, and the Town's liability without the beacon. Concluding discussion,
the Committee recommends purchasing materials for 2 flashing pedestrian signs
to be installed and maintained by CDOT at the crosswalk at MacGregor Avenue
and Elkhorn Avenue at a cost of $10,000.00. Trustee Habecker expressed serious
reservations and is concerned pedestrians will have a false sense of security.
REPORTS.
1. Enhancement Funding: Federally funded Transportation money is available for
the fiscal years 2005, 2006 and 2007. On January 7th the Public Works
Department submitted three applications for consideration by CDOT and the
Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region (UFRTPR). Those
submissions were:
• Fish Creek Trail — Phase 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Project (2005�
Funding request: $171,000
Local match: $35,000
This 3,100 linear -foot phase of the trail project is particularly important as it
would complete the loop between Fish Creek Road and Highway 7.
• Fall River Trail — Phase 4 Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Project (200(i)
Funding request: $264,000
Local match: $66,000
This 2,050 linear -foot phase would extend the Fall River Trail from Valley
Road to Castle Mountain Lodge.
• Fall River Trail — Phase 5 Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Project (200Z)
Funding request: $251,000
Local match: $63,000
Phase 5 would add an additional 2,700 linear feet of concrete trail, beginning
at Castle Mountain Lodge and ending at Fall River Court.
2. Trails: Fish Creek Trail Phase II: Mgr. Sievers reported that bidding for
construction will occur February 11th with construction starting March 21st and
trail construction complete by May 27th.
3. Street Sign Replacement Project: Office Mgr. Button stated research is ongoing
regarding the length of the signs, size of the lettering, upper case versus upper
and lower case, eliminate border and/or logo, and type of bracket to be used for
severe weather conditions. Staff is conducting a survey of neighboring
communities and comparable resort areas to explore what types of signs are
currently in use. A comprehensive plan is being developed.
4. Highway 34 CDOT Overlay Project: Mgr. Sievers reported that CDOT will repave
Hwy 36 from Lyons to Estes Park and Hwy 34 from Wonderview to National Park
Village North from May through September. CDOT can not delay this project
during the months of July and August. Mgr. Sievers will contact CDOT to
encourage a detour sign directing traffic to Hwy 7. CVB should provide detouring
instructions to tourist traveling along the 1-25 corridor.
5. Goals: Community Reinvestment Fund: The Goal Team is meeting with John
Gallagher today to review his progress. Transportation: A meeting is scheduled
to continue discussions. The pilot bus system project with RMNP is scheduled
for 2006.
6. AN Repairs: Audio visual consultant, EBD is scheduled to start the repair
process for the Board Room AN equipment. The Channel 39 audio problem is
an issue with Charter Communications cable and is not related to the Town's AN
equipment. Staff has given Charter the week of January 17, 2005 to fix the
problem.
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Trustee Jeffrey -Clark stated there is an accumulation of sand on Community Drive
causing individuals to slide.
There being no further business, Chairman Habecker adjourned the meeting at 9:00
a.m.
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acie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk