HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 2002-07-18RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
(Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 18, 2002
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 18th day of July 2002.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Barker, Trustees Doylen and Gillette
All
Town Administrator Widmer, Public Works Director Linnane,
Town Attorney White, Construction Manager Sievers,
Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent: None
Chairman Barker called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m.
HOSPITAL/PROSPECT AVE. ROAD CONNECTION PROJECT — CONTINUED FROM
JUNE 18TH MEETING.
Director Linnane explained that the road connection project request was continued from
the June 18th meeting to allow Hospital staff and citizens to reach a consensus prior to
consideration by the Town.
Roxann Hause/Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC) Administrator officially withdrew the
Hospital's request for construction of a roadway on the north end of their property,
noting that there are still unresolved issues that may require further discussion. Issues
to be addressed in the future include: breakaway barriers, signage, and traffic concerns.
Audience comments were heard from Steve Miller/167 Stanley Cir. Dr. #A and Brenda
Reins/165 Stanley Cir.
The consensus of the Committee was to accept the Hospital's request to
withdraw the roadway connection project for consideration by the Town and
encouraged citizens to continue discussions with the Hospital to resolve issues
identified above.
FALL RIVER TRAIL, PHASE 1 — REQUEST TO BID.
Director Linnane reported that the Committee granted approval to proceed with the
design of Phase I of the Fall River Trail at the May meeting. The design will be
completed by the second week of August and staff is requesting approval to bid the
project following completion of the design. Prior to bidding the project, staff and
Cornerstone Engineering will present the final design to the Willows Condominium
Association to allow them to address their concerns. Construction is tentatively
scheduled to begin in September and be completed in December. The Budget includes
$295,000 for this project. The Committee recommends approval to bid Phase I of
the Fall River Trail.
WATER DEPT. 2002 LOOP PROJECT — REQUEST TO BID.
Director Linnane requested approval to proceed with the bid process for the 2002 Loop
Project to include the following:
1. Evergreen Interconnect (Priority #2 List)
2. East Wonderview Interconnect (this project will complete the Priority #1 List).
3. Country Club Interconnect (Priority #2 List)
The Committee recommends approval to bid the project.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee — July 18, 2002 - Page 2
REPORTS.
Estes Valley Water Supply. Director Linnane and Attorney White briefed the
Committee on the water supply in the Estes valley and addressed concerns expressed
at the July 9th Town Board meeting. Attorney White explained that the Town's water
system differs from systems along the Front Range for the following reasons: 1) only
6.5% of total water consumption is used for lawn irrigation (compared to 80% by other
communities), and 2) because of the Town's closed basin, location at the top of the
system, and augmentation plan, the town has the ability to utilize its Windy Gap water to
augment stream diversions at a rate of 10-1 (Le., the Town replaces 1 acre foot for
every 10 acre feet diverted out of the stream). Even though the water levels are at
historic lows and other communities are experiencing extreme water conditions, the
Town's water system does not operate the same and Director Linnane and Attorney
White noted that the Town has adequate water to meet the needs of its community and
conservation efforts are not required at this time, but staff encourages voluntary
conservation efforts. Other areas addressed include: consumption limitations during
continued drought conditions, physical constraints at Glacier Creek, and the need for
public education regarding the condition of the Town's water supply.
Stan Gengler/Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) updated the Committee
on the District's water situation. EVRPD owns 250-acre units of water and is currently
at 70% of their allocation. They have reduced their water usage by approximately one-
third of normal consumption nightly. Mr. Gengler expressed concern regarding the
continued drought and projections for next year.
Big Horn Dr. Project. Construction Manager Sievers explained that the Estes Park
Sanitation District, private developer, and the Town joined together for this project to
replace 400-500 feet of sewer line and decades of asphalt from Spruce Dr. to the top of
the "S" curve on Big Horn Dr. Funds were pooled to allow all entities to achieve a
reconstructed road (with enhanced visibility) and improved sewer service in the area.
Director Linnane commended staff for their efforts and noted the financial benefits of
such projects.
Under 24-6-402(4)(e), C.R.S., determining positions relative to matters that may be
subject to negotiations, it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette) the Committee
go into Executive Session to discuss said item listed above, and it passed
unanimously.
Whereupon Chairman Barker adjourned the regular meeting to Executive Session at
8:55 a.m.
Chairman Barker reconvened the meeting at 9:28
Water Tap Fee Update. Director Linnane reported that the current water tap fee is
$4,000 and has not been increased in fifteen years. Staff is requesting to solicit the
services of Black & Vetch to study the Town's water tap fee to determine if the current
fee sufficiently covers water acquisition costs. The Committee recommends approval
to request a Scope of Services from Black & Vetch for a Water Rights Tap Fee
Study. Upon completion, the Scope of Services will be presented to the Committee for
approval.
There being no further business, Chairman Barker adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk