HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2003-02-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 20, 2003
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 20`h day of February, 2003.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Barker, Trustees Doylen and Habecker
All
Assistant Town Administrator Repola, Public Works Director Linnane,
Construction Manager Sievers, Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
Chairman Barker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND PROJECTS — REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT
PRICES & PROCEED.
Heated Sidewalk System (Electric) — Installation. The Community Reinvestment Fund includes
funding for a heated sidewalk system be installed at the northeast entrance to the Municipal
Building, from the handicapped parking spaces to the rear door (approx. 50' long, 10' wide). Due
to sidewalk's northern exposure and ice melt/freeze, pedestrian accidents have occurred resulting
in injuries. Sidewalk heaters were initially installed on this walkway; however, they were damaged
during library construction. The budget contains $25,000 for this project.
AudibleNisible Pedestrian Countdown Timers. The Community Reinvestment Fund also
contains $8,000 to purchase the hardware for the installation of said timers with audio alert
(chirping) at the Moraine/Ave./Elkhorn Ave. Intersection. CDOT will perform the installation, wiring,
timing and traffic control design. Police Chief Richardson noted that in his experience with the
chirping devices, there were no noise annoyance complaints expressed by adjacent shop owners.
Additionally, the devices could assist in public safety concerns when the Summer Community
Service Officers (CSO's) are not on -site. The Police Department intends to have the CSO's
monitor these devices informally during the summer season.
The Committee recommends staff be authorized to solicit prices and proceed with both
projects for the budget costs of $25,000 and $8,000 respectively.
HIGHWAY 34 GATEWAY SIGN PROJECT — RE UEST AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS.
A second gateway sign is planned on Highway 34, across from Mall Rd., near Olympus Lodge
(adjacent and east of existing Town limits —in CDOT right-of-way). Staff has obtained preliminary
CDOT approval of the design and location with the project; however, CDOT must issue final
approval prior to the Town proceeding with the project. Thorp Associates has agreed to assist with
design/materials, and Cornerstone Engineering would serve as general contractor. Staff confirmed
that the Rotary logo is not included on this sign. The budget line item for this project is $30,000.
Discussion followed on this particular location and the potential traffic hazards, alternate sites,
urgency, existing traffic speed, and financial value to continue with this project at this time. The
Committee recommends delaying the project at this time, directing staff to provide digital
photos of this site and alternate sites, to be presented at a future Public Works Committee
meeting.
FISH CREEK TRAIL PHASE I CONSTRUCTION — RE VEST AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT
BIDS.
The Public Works Committee approved the design and construction scope of services submitted
by Cornerstone Engineering in January, 2003 for this first phase of the Trail from Brodie Ave. to
Country Club Dr./CreeksideCrt. The project timetable is to bid the project in March, and this
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timeframe would facilitate construction in April, with completion
permitting.
anticipated in June, weather
The Committee recommends staff be authorized to solicit construction bids, returning to
the Committee in March for bid approval.
REPORTS.
Estes Park Trail System Map. The Committee reviewed said map and Cost Sheet:
EXISTING TRAILS
LAKE ESTES UNDERPASS, ETC.
TOWN
EVRPD
CDOT
GOCO
LARIMER
BOR
OTHER TRAILS
TOWN
$1,444,000
$122,000
$907,000
$198,000
$150,000
$67,003 + Land
(Stanley Ave., Riverwalk)
1
1
1
1
1
1
TOTAL EXISTING
TOWN
FUNDING
$1,444,000
$1,200,000
$2, 644, 000
FUNDING LEVELS
OTHER
FUNDING TOTAL
$1,444,000 $2,888,000
$1,444,000
$1,200,000
$4, 088, 000
2003/04 PROPOSED TRAILS
Fish Creek, Brodie to Carriage Dr., Phase I & II
TOWN $ 540,000 $ 540,000
Fall River, Performance Park to Sleepy Hollow Sub.,
Phases I, II, III
TOWN $ 770,000 --- $ 770,000
TOTAL PROPOSED
2003/2004 $1,310,000
TOTAL TRAILS CONSTRUCTED
BY 2004 $3,954,000 $1,444,000 $5,398,000
Director Linnane confirmed that: (1) the EVRPD maintains the Lake Trail (includes snowplowing);
and (2) the Hwy. 36 west detached trail redesign (Beaver Pt. area) has been delayed due to
CDOT's budget constraints. Staff anticipates a funding delay of at least 3 yrs.; however, this
project is included on the 6-yr. State Transportation Plan for potential funding in 2006.
Riverside Dr. Roadwav/Utilities Project. Construction/Facilities Mgr. Sievers gave an overview of
the Project and the upcoming Phase II. Pursuant to the sewer main location and deepness of the
trenches required for sewer and electric facilities, staff reported that the optimum alternative is to
close Riverside Drive for the duration of construction, estimated at 2 months. Discussion followed
on opening the roadway on weekends, however, this option would delay the project. The
Committee recommends closing Riverside Dr. throughout the entire construction period,
with the intent that this complete closure will facilitate a much shorter construction period,
directing staff to improve the construction signage to better facilitate traffic movement.
Fall River Trail, Phase II - Update. Staff anticipates that the Fall River Village easement currently
under negotiation will hopefully be converted into an Outlot for public use to encompass access to
the river. Staff will submit the proposed construction cost to the March Public Works Committee
meeting for review/approval.
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Chairman Barker adjourned the meeting at 8:51 a.m.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk