HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2004-06-17RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 17, 2004
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 17th day of June,
2004.
Committee: Chairman Habecker, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Levine
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Public Works Director Linnane,
Const. Mgr. Sievers, Ofc. Mgr. Button, and Deputy Clerk van
Deutekom
Absent: None
Chairman Habecker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT — APPROVAL REQUEST.
Director Linnane briefed the Committee on the creation of the Department's
Trail/Sidewalk Inspection Program that was developed to monitor the Town's trails and
sidewalks. Utilizing this inspection program, potential problem areas are identified and
prioritized for corrective action. Ofc. Mgr. Button presented maps of the inspected areas
and a listing of the sidewalk inspection record database that has been created to track
the status of the repairs.
A follow-up walkthrough was completed in early June. As a result, the following areas
were identified as requiring immediate attention:
1) The south side of Elkhorn Ave. from Ed's Cantina west to the Dairy Queen;
and the north side of Elkhorn from the Egg & I west to the Municipal Building.
This will involve replacing multiple pieces of concrete, several tree boxes, and
4 cottonwood trees.
2) The pedestrian ramp at the northwest corner of the Hwy. 34 and Hwy. 36
intersection.
3) Repair and redesign of the pavers and concrete at the southwest corner of
the Wheel Bar building.
The following bids were received for this project:
Johnson Flatwork Inc. $13,600
Mike's Tree Service $ 900
$14,500
As of the end of May, the account balance in the Street Department Repair and
Maintenance fund is $98,000. Areas discussed include paver grinding, curb repair, the
decision to replace Cottonwood trees with Ash trees, and the life expectancy of the
trails/sidewalks. Concluding all discussion, the Committee recommends approval of
Items 1-3 above at a cost of $14,500.
BOND PARK DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROJECT — APPROVAL REQUEST.
Director Linnane noted that the current galvanized steel service line to the Bond Park
drinking fountain ruptured last Fall at the water main connection on the opposite side of
Elkhorn Ave. The service line could not be salvaged and the fountain was taken out of
service and removed.
Staff researched replacement of the fountain with a freeze -resistant system, involving a
relocated connection at the MacGregor Ave. water main, a new 5-ft. buried service line,
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and a freeze -resistant model fountain (utilizing compressed air). This system could
provide a fountain that would be operational at least nine months of the year and be the
Town's first and only freeze resistant drinking fountain.
The cost estimate for these items and the power supply for a compressor is $15,000. In
addition to a new fountain service, the Parks Dept. will obtain a new connection to one of
two irrigation zones at Bond Park, replacing an existing galvanized steel connection.
This project was not included in the budget process; therefore, the project cost of
$15,000 will be absorbed by the Department's fund balance.
The Committee recommends approval of the Bond Park Drinking Fountain Project
at a cost of $15,000 to be funded from the Community Reinvestment Fund. Staff
will research a dual -fountain option to accommodate children.
REPORTS.
Miscellaneous Projects.
1) MacGregor Ave. Trail Project — staff anticipates substantial project completion by July
4th. Stripping of the parking spaces will not be completed until mid -July.
2) Fish Creek and Fall River Trails — discussions are on -going with CDOT to begin
neighborhood meetings. Staff anticipates beginning the project this Fall with
completion in Spring 2005.
3) Municipal Building Project — the project is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
The projected completion date is July 23`d
4) Old Man Mountain Culvert Project — the project has been completed. The culvert
capacity has been doubled.
5) Misc. — 1) the Municipal Parking Lot slurry seal has been completed. 2) the chip
seal program will begin June 21st; the streets involved include Blue Spruce, Cedar
Cir., Cherokee Ct., Fall River Ct., Far View Dr., Lake Front St., Landers St., Lott St.,
Vista Ln., Ute Ln., Community Dr., Devon Dr., Scott Ave., Baldpate Ct., and Sharon
Ct. N&S. 3) Annexation RFP's for proposed services from previously contacted
commercial properties are anticipated in July. Adoption of the Annexation Ordinance
will most likely occur in February 2005. 4) the downtown beautification deadline is
July 4th. All flower beds will be planted prior to the deadline.
There being no further business, Chairman Habecker adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk
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