HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2004-05-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 20, 2004
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTIEE of the
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 20' day of May,
2004.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Habecker, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Levine
All
Town Administrator Widmer, Public Works Director Linnane,
Const. Mgr. Sievers, and Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent: None
Chairman Habecker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
SEWER EASEMENT ACROSS TOWN -OWNED GOLF COURSE PROPERTY —
APPROVAL REQUEST.
Director Linnane presented a request by Bill Van Horn and Bob Dekker for a sewer
easement across the southwest corner of the 18-hole golf course. The location of the
existing sewer system, the new service line, and the easement will not hinder future use
of the property. This service line has been designed so that no area of the golf course
used for golf purposes or the grove of trees adjacent to the line will be disturbed. The
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) reviewed the request and offered no
objections. The developers will meet all conditions put forth by EVRPD. The Committee
recommends approval of the easement request as presented.
2004 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM — APPROVAL REQUEST.
The following bids were received for the Senior Center parking lot re -pavement:
Aggregate Industries, Greeley
$178,925.50
Connell Resources, Fort Collins
$230,777.50
Coulson Excavating, Loveland
$210,090.00
LaFarge West, Inc. , Boulder
$215,237.50
The budget includes $170,000 for the project. Const. Mgr. Sievers noted that unit
quantities will be reduced in order to remain within budget funding limits. The
Committee recommends acceptance of the bid from Aggregate Industries at the
adjusted amount of $170,000.00 for the Senior Center parking lot re -pavement.
REPORTS.
Miscellaneous Projects.
1) Director Linnane reported that the MacGregor Sidewalk Project is progressing well.
The anticipated completion date is Memorial Day.
2) Mgr. Sievers briefed the Committee on a vehicle accident that occurred Sunday,
May 16th in which a motorist lost control of his vehicle, striking the outside stairs
located adjacent to the Municipal Building construction site, causing structural
damage to the stairwell. Mgr. Sievers explained that this could provide an opportunity
to remove the stairs altogether without any expense to the Town (expenses will be
covered by the motorist's insurance company). Chief Building Official Birchfield
confirmed that the stairs are not an identified fire exit; therefore, their removal would
not violate the Building Code. Westover Construction could assist in demolition and
removal, making the removal at this time cost effective. Landscaping to enhance the
building entrance could replace the stairs, which would eliminate future costs for stair
maintenance and repair. Concluding all discussion, the Committee recommends
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removing the stairs in conjunction with the current Municipal Building
construction project. Const. Mgr. Sievers will contact Westover Construction
regarding the costs associated with the removal.
3) Phase I of the Municipal Building construction remains on schedule, with
completion by mid -July. The anticipated opening date for the public restrooms is May
4) The American Public Works Association (APWA) 2004 National Exposition is
scheduled September 12-15 in Atlanta, GA.
5) Director Linnane presented a letter from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)
regarding the proposed construction of a new Parks Shop on Reclamation property
adjacent to the Estes Power Plant. After considering all factors, BOR has decided
that permitting the construction of this building is not in the best interest of the
Reclamation.
There being no further business, Chairman Habecker adjourned the meeting at 8:27 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CIVIC, Deputy Town Clerk