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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1995-04-27BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee April 27, 1995 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Doylen and Miller All Public Works Director Linnane, Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent: Town Administrator Klaphake Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. MANFORD AVENUE/FIFTH ST. INTERSECTION --DISCUSSION OF CONFIGURATION Director Linnane explained that when Hwy. 7 is widened in 1997, CDOT will place a stop light at the corner of Hwy. 7 and Manford Ave. For safety purposes, Town ordinance requires approximately 150 ft. before the next intersecting street. For this reason, Fifth St. is scheduled to become a dead-end with no access to Manford Ave. Eleven letters were mailed to Fifth St. residents; three residents responded and were in support. The only section of Manford Ave. that will be widened is the intersection at Hwy. 7. Cynthia McClure, representing Edwine Horst who lives at 340 Fifth St., expressed concerns about snow removal, a turn -around area, barriers, curb reconstruction at the Fourth & Fifth Streets intersection, continued traffic access over the grassy area next to the utility pole, parking restrictions, and proposed landscaping at the turn -around area. Director Linnane explained that snow removal will continue as in the past, the right-of-way will be used to pave a turn -around area, plastic deliniators will be installed to denote dead end street and to prevent unwanted traffic in the right-of- way, asphalt connecting Fifth St. to Manford Ave. will be removed and replaced with grass but no formal landscaping, and the Fourth & Fifth Streets intersection curbing will be restructured. Parking regulations will be researched. Chairman Gillette stated that the Hwy. 7 project will be discussed at each Public Works meeting until the project begins in the Spring of 1997. US WEST --REQUEST TO PLACE EQUIPMENT CABINET IN OLD RANGER DR. RIGHT-OF-WAY U.S. West requested authorization to place a 7'x6'x8' equipment cabinet on the right-of-way of Old Ranger Drive and Hwy. 34. Planned placement will be in a rocky area, unnoticeable to both nearby landowners and the highway. The Committee recommends approval for the placement of a US West equipment cabinet in the Old Ranger Drive Right -of -Way, pending written approval from landowner Bob Wagner. CLEAVE ST.--PLACEMENT OF HANDICAP PARKING SPACE Brad Ambler, President of the Old Church Shops Merchants Association, presented a proposal to add one handicapped parking space and replace a loading zone parking place with one public parking space on the north side of Cleave St. behind the Old Church Shops. Signage and striping of the area would be needed. Trustee concerns included the lack of the following: ADA-approved ramp into buildings, street striping to indicate a crosswalk, ADA requirements regarding parking space measurements, and ADA-required number of handicapped parking spaces. Relocation to the south side of the street would eliminate the need for a crosswalk. No other businesses have handicapped spaces located behind the buildings. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee, April 27, 1995 - Page 2 Following discussion, the Committee recommends Staff investigate the placement of this handicapped space, account for other handicapped locations in the area to determine the need for an additional space, and report back to the next meeting. WATER DEPARTMENT LOOP PROJECT --APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER Chairman Gillette reported that Director Linnane informed him of the following change orders as they occurred. Director Linnane explained that six change orders are pending as follows: Spruce Dr. to Rock Ridge Ln., uncertain utility location, $2,700; Hwy. 34/36 intersection, change from 12" to 8" tap connections to accommodate water outages to Stanley Village, ($330); Old Church Shops, deletion of several service taps, ($1,700); Hwy. 34/36 Intersection, irrigation connections for Stanley Village, $1,800; Cleave St., maintenance of water line leak, $1,500; and Spruce Dr. & Rock Ridge Ln., unknown utility locations at West Park Center, $725.00. The Committee recommends approval of Water Department Loop Project change orders totaling $4,695. LAKE ESTES TRAIL PROJECT - -APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER Chairman Gillette was informed of this change order prior to the meeting. Director Linnane explained that a manhole extension along the Bike Path was requested by Upper Thompson Sanitation District. The project will remain within budget with this change order. The Committee recommends approval of the Lake Estes Hike/Bike Trail change order in the amount of $2,000.00. Director Linnane added that ribbon cutting is set for June 16 at 10:00 a.m. Trustee Doylen requested Staff explore a proposal from GOCO to sponsor signage for the Bike Path. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY--REOUEST TO AMEND WAIVED TAP FEE AMOUNT Chairman Gillette declared a conflict of interest and vacated the room. Dale Williams, Habitat for Humanity Building Committee representative, requested two water tap fees be allowed for the duplex construction on Lot 2, Murphy Subdivision. Two families have been assigned to this duplex. As each family will have sole ownership, the lot may be split into two lots in the future and separate water tap fees will avoid confusion for any future ownership. Director Linnane explained that at the March Public Works meeting, the Committee recommended the waiver of one multi- family water tap fee in the amount of $5,665. Two single family tap fees would bring the total to $8,040. The Committee recommends approval of two single-family resident tap fees in the amount of $8,040 for Lot 2, Murphy Subdivision, with the restriction that the Town be reimbursed if the duplex is sold on the open market within ten (10) years. Chairman Gillette resumed his position on the Committee. REPORTS The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response and Water Reports for March. The Elkhorn Avenue Water Loop Project will be completed May 15, weather permitting. The asphalt overlay of Elkhorn Avenue is scheduled for 1996. The Augmentation Plan is scheduled for filing with the Water Court on April 28. Maps outlining the Hwy. 7/Hwy. 34 Project will be displayed at each meeting prior to construction start in an effort to initiate input from citizens. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee, April 27, 1995 - Page 3 US West Project Update: Jesse Trujillo, US West representative, reported that all Estes Valley customers are scheduled to have private telephone lines by December 31, 1995. Fiber optic cables are being installed that will allow up to three lines to each residence. Most improvements being made are in the rural areas. Mr. Trujillo requested Town assistance to obtain access of private rights -of -way for placement of equipment cabinets. The Committee agreed that citizens need to be aware of this project and its importance to the individual and community. Trustee Miller commended US West for their heavy equipment assistance in the Kid's Quest program. National River Cleanup Week: This national event is scheduled for May 13-21. A local clean-up is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., May 13, at the Marina. The target areas are Big Thompson River, Fish Creek, and Lake Estes. Local sponsors include EVRPD, Bureau of Reclamation, Park District, and the Town. Recycling Update: Chairman Gillette reported that "Project SOAR" is gaining support in the community. Expansion of the program is being pursued with Larimer County. Education of the community regarding proper recycling procedures is a continual goal. Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 9:28 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk MAY 9 1995 ECrES. . r�