HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2005-08-11RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 11, 2005
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMIITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at
Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 1 1th day of August, 2005.
Committee: Chairman Levine, Trustees Homeier and Jeffrey -Clark
Attending: Chairman Levine and Trustee Homeier
Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Clerk Williamson, Public Works
Director Linnane, Facilities Mgr. Sievers
Absent: Trustee Jeffrey -Clark
Chairman Levine called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES COALITION — COMMON GOOD
COMMITTEE EVENT PROPOSAL — REQUEST APPROVAL.
Dr. Earl Matson stated the Common Good Committee was formed to address the
contentious atmosphere currently present within the community and the country, and to
encourage our community to care about the community, appreciate our differences,
encourage the space for those differences to co -exist, to show respect through your
words and actions, and build a respectful, safe and civic -minded community. The
committee is organizing a one day event in the middle of September entitled Estes
CARES (Caring, Acceptance, Respect, Encouragement and Support). They propose
holding a community wide event in Bond Park where a variety of colored ribbons would
be placed in trees along the Virginia Drive side of the park and remain through the end
of September. The Common Good Committee would be responsible for the
maintenance of the ribbons and their timely removal. A small sign will be placed in front
of the trees to explain their significance.
Trustee Homeier pointed out that Autumn Gold will be taking place during this ongoing
display. He suggested that a member of the Committee be available to answer
questions during that weekend event. Administrator Repola suggested the museum
could coordinate with the Committee to have a program on Martin Luther King, Jr. who
dealt with these issues in the past.
The Committee will also have ongoing columns in the Trail Gazette and the Estes Park
News. A discussion guide is being developed to help precipitate discussion among
individuals. Discussion followed, with the Committee noting their support of the
Estes Cares Event, directing the Common Good Committee to contact Mgr. Hinze
to clarify if prior approval for the use of Bond Park is required, and if so, complete
a Park Use form prior to the Town Board meeting on August 23`d
FISH CREEK TRAIL PHASE 3 - DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SCOPE
OF SERVICES AWARD — REQUEST FOR APPROVAL.
Dir. Linnane informed the Committee that the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) awarded the Town an "Enhancement Grant" of $160,000 for the third phase of
the Fish Creek Trail (Lakeshore Drive/Carriage Hills Pond area) with the Town matching
those funds with $100,000.
The Town solicited bids for the Design/Construction Management Scope of Services
and received the following bids:
Cornerstone Engineering $46,885
Van Horn Engineering $39,695
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Public Works Committee — August 11, 2005 — Page 2
The revised 2005/2006 budget will contain a line item for the construction of this
unforeseen project. Advertisement for the construction bids is tentatively scheduled for
the fourth quarter of 2005 or the first quarter of 2006 with completion of this portion of
the trail by August of next year. Facilities Mgr. Sievers stated if construction bids come
back higher than the budgeted funds, only a portion of the trail may be completed,
leaving a gap between Carriage Drive and the Hwy 7 trail. Public meetings will be held
during the end of September to discuss design options with the community.
Following discussion, the Committee recommends awarding the Fish Creek Trail
Phase 3 Design/Construction Management Scope to Van Horn Engineering at a
cost of $39,699. Staff will provide the Town Board budget options to complete the Fish
Creek trail and Zink it to the Hwy 7 trail during the upcoming budget discussions.
LOT 3, SAINT VRAIN ADDITION - SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT — REQUEST
APPROVAL.
Dir. Linnane reviewed a request by Bud & Rachel Jarvis managers of The Links of
Estes Park, Inc. for a 15' wide and 22.6' long sewer line easement that would cross a
small portion of the Estes Park Golf Course at the northeast corner of Lot 3, Saint Vrain
Addition adjacent to fairway 5. The sewer line would serve a proposed six -unit
condominium development currently under review by the Community Development
Dept.
The Committee recommends approval of the request to grant a sewer line
easement as described above from the Estes Park Golf Course to Lot 3, Saint
Vrain Addition.
REPORTS.
1. Underpass/Eagle Rock School Project Update. The project is in Phase I of the
planning process. Cindy Elkins will present an update including details on graffiti
and maintenance of the project at the Sept. meeting.
2. Fish Creek Trail Pedestrian Path Update. Traffic control was removed August
10th. The concrete pouring is complete and the handrail is 50% cornplete. A
portion of the trail intersecting the Bonza property will be removed in order to
correct the grade of the driveway. Reseeding should take place next week.
3. Street Sign Project Update. The contractor interested in the project has
withdrawn. Cornerstone Engineering has been contacted to obtain a price on
construction management.
4. Dry Gulch Drainage Project Update. The previous trench gate design will not
work due to the utilities in the area. A concrete slope (trickle channel) to the
culvert will be poured near the Raven Avenue intersection to direct water flow
north. Van Horn Engineering is working on the design and the project should be
completed by the end of the year.
5. Carriage Hills Ponds Project Update. Staff stated a community meeting was held
August 10th. The dams did not pass State inspection and must be improved to
meet standards and ensure continued insurance coverage.
There being no further business, Chairman Levine adjourned the meeting at 9:02 a.m.
APPROVED
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