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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee
May 23, 1996
Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Hix
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Public Works
Director Linnane, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Absent: None
Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
LAND TRUST RECOGNITION PLAQUE -- REQUEST APPROVAL
Trustee Hix declared a conflict of interest and did not participate
in the discussion or the recommendation. Town Administrator
Klaphake explained that the Land Trust wishes to purchase a bronze
elk to be placed at the Legion Island, for recognition of the
successful Meadowdale and Beyond campaign. The funds would be
separate from the campaign funds. Town approval for the location
site and possible installation assistance is needed prior to
further discussion of this project. The Committee recommends the
Legion Island be approved as the site for the proposed bronze elk.
WATER DEPARTMENT WATER LINE PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS
Director Linnane reported that Chairman Doylen had been notified of
the following Highway 34 water main interconnection change orders
as they occurred:
1. Extend the new 6" water main at the end of Otis Lane
370', replacing a 2" water main, at a cost not -to -exceed
$20,000. CDOT has agreed to pay their portion (42%).
The Committee recommends the 6" water main be extended
370' at a cost not to exceed $20,000; Town's portion,
$11,600±; CDOT, $8,400±.
2 Relocate the new water main on Valley Road after it was
discovered the existing water and gas main were not
located where expected. The Committee recommends
relocation of the new water main at a cost not -to -exceed
$1,750.
3. BT Construction has performed additional work as follows:
♦ Hillside: Interconnect 134" tap, $481.50.
♦ Repair 3/4" water service, $1,274.00.
♦ Summit Dr. & Grand Estates: Install two new 8"
valves to minimize water outages , $1,596.25.
♦ Otis Lane: Locate 2" line to provide future
extension, $879.00.
♦ Vista Lane & Hillside: Search for existing water
main, $440.50.
♦ Grand Estates: Install additional valve and 4"
water main, $380.00.
The Committee recommends approval of the change orders
totaling $5,051.25; Town's portion, $2,930.00±; CDOT,
$2,121.25±.
Chairman Doylen commended all the departments for their cooperative
work during this major project.
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GLACIER WATER TANK -- REAUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT
Town Administrator Klaphake requested that the Glacier Creek Water
Tank contract be signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk rather than the
Public Works Director. There are no changes in the contract. The
Committee recommends the Mayor and Clerk sign the Glacier Creek
Water Tank contract.
FLEET, WATER, AND LIGHT & POWER DEPT. COMPUTER NETWORK SERVER --
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
Director Linnane presented the following bids for the requested
Network PC Server for the Larimer County fuel tank operations:
Dell Corp. $15,207.35
Digital Corp. $14,911.45
Town GIS Analyst Shawn Kraft explained that the Dell system is
proven reliable and high quality, is capable of adding 10 times
more memory, and includes options such as network cards and
cabling. This system will allow communication among the school,
Larimer County, and the Town, providing all will dedicate a phone
line to the system. The costs are included in the Fleet, Water,
and Light & Power budgets. The Committee recommends approval of
the purchase of the Dell Corp. Network PC computer system at a
total cost of $15,207.35: Fleet Department, $1,500; Water
Department, $6,853.79; and Light & Power Department, $6,853.79.
REPORTS
The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response and Water
Reports for April.
Highway 7, Highway 34, Elkhorn Overlay Projects Update: Director
Linnane reported that the work is expected to be completed by mid -
July and noted that most of the work is on schedule with the
exception of the curb and gutter work which will be completed July
2. Steamer Drive was closed to allow CDOT total access for the
required work, and is expected to be reopened within the next
couple weeks. The schedule is weather and unknowns dependent.
Lake Estes Causeway Trail Grant Application Update: Mayor Dekker
and Public Works Director Linnane will attend a meeting regarding
grant monies for the Causeway Trail and report their findings at a
future meeting.
Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:29 a.m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk
MAY 261996