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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1996-06-27BRAOFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Works Committee June 27, 1996 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Hix All Town Administrator Klaphake, Construction and Public Facilities Manager Sievers, Streets and Parks Superintendent Speedlin, Deputy Clerk Kuehl None Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. HIGH DRIVE WATER DISTRICT BULK WATER AGREEMENT APPROVAL Manager Sievers explained that the High Drive residents contacted the Town to provide bulk water to their area. The Agreement has been reviewed by Attorney White and Town Staff. The Committee recommends approval of the High Drive Water District Bulk Water Agreement. GLACIER WATER TANK CHANGE ORDER - APPROVAL Duckels Construction submitted a change order as follows: 1. Additional 4' concrete ring installation on the sample pump access manhole to stabilize the slope from the new storage tank and match with the grade: $852.00. 2. Additional 3/4" rock installed on the access roadway: $600.00. 3. Construction of a rock retaining wall north of adjacent to the backwash pond to eliminate encroachment into the pond: $2,000.00. The Committee recommends approval of the change order $3,452.00 as described above. the tank backfill totaling FUEL TANK ABANDONMENT PROJECT - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT AND BID Manager Sievers reported that the Agreement for the fuel tank abandonment project has been reviewed by Attorney White, Larimer County, and Town Staff. The only anticipated change is a reduction in term length. The Committee recommends approval of the general concept of the Agreement with the understanding that term length may be amended. The contract will be awarded July 10 with completion of the project by August 1. Bids received for the removal of the Fleet Maintenance facility fuel tank included demolition of the existing fuel tanks and piping/asphalt patching (Schedule A) and a unit rate price for excavation and disposal of contaminated soil (Schedule B) are as follows: Flint Engineering & Construction Allwaste Environmental Gallenstein & Associates Schedule A $22,254.15 $22,616.00 $29,579.00 The Committee recommends approval of the bid from Flint and Construction for $22,254.15 with a maximum budgeted Schedule B $20.10/cy $32.00" $19.75" Engineering expenditure BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee, June 2/, 1996 - Page 2 of $80,000. It was noted that liability for any contaminated soil will be the responsibility of the contractor. RAVEN AVENUE/LONE PINE DRIVE BUDGETED DRAINAGE PROJECT Manager Sievers explained plan to the Town to share developer of Storer Ranch. design cost for the Town is Staff finalize the costs for 9 for approval. Van Horn Engineering has presented a the cost of this project with the The estimated preliminary survey and $3,642.50. The Committee recommends presentation to the Town Board on July Sievers explained that an easement has been obtained from the Inn of Estes Park, and an easement is expected from Sombrero Stables. Administrator Klaphake explained that the historic flow will not change, and most of the drainage will be underground. Coulson Construction may be retained for construction if unit prices are acceptable to Staff. BIG HORN DRIVE PARKING Manager Sievers explained that 9 to 12 additional parking spaces are possible along Big Horn Dr. from Spruce Dr. to Cleave St. with no physical change to the roadway, except the addition of striping and removal of the No Parking signs. The Committee recommends Staff stripe Big Horn Dr. as described to provide additional parking spaces. PAVEMENT MARKING Manager Sievers explained that the budget includes $200,000 for capital roadway improvements and requested that up to $30,000 of this budget be allocated for street striping, including crosswalks, stop bars, and outlining. It was suggested that epoxy striping and pre -formed markings be used downtown due to the life expectancy (approximately four years), reflectivity and esthetics. It is further suggested the purchase of these products be sole sourced through In -Line Traffic Marking Company because of their consistent price structure. The Committee recommends up to $30,000 of the $200,000 for street overlay be allocated to street striping. Administrator Klaphake noted that the allocation of this money will not alter the number of streets budgeted for overlay, because the less expensive slurry seal process is being used in many areas. Sievers noted that three streets planned for overlay will be delayed awaiting completion of construction in the area and not budget restrictions. Administrator Klaphake requested Public Works Staff negotiate with CDOT to remark: (1) the Hwy. 36 bridge area, allowing both lanes of traffic access to downtown, and (2) the parking stalls in front of Bond Park on Elkhorn Avenue to prohibit double parking. REPORTS The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response Report for May. National River Clean -Up Update: Superintendent Speedlin noted that the project was expanded this year and reported the participation of 300+ volunteers and 40 organizations. Town staff included Linnane, Speedlin, Goehring, Hulburt, and Franklin. The Town donated trucks and A-1 Trash donated two dumpsters. Chairman Doylen commended all participants for their efforts toward a successful river clean-up and the Parks Department for landscaping. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public works Committee, June 27, 1996 - Page 3 Highway 7, Highway 34, Elkhorn Overlay Projects Update: Town Staff continues to meet weekly with CDOT to review the status of the Highway 34 project. The undergrounding is complete and paving is planned for June 26. Steamer Dr. will remain closed until paving and markings are in place in the area. Construction updates are faxed directly to the Highway 34 businesses. Trustee Barker commended the contractor for both cooperation and the willingness to work with the business community. The utility engineering study for Highway 7 will be complete July 31, which will allow subsurface utility work to be started prior to the State widening project. Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:17 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk