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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
âś“Public Works Committee
May 27, 1993
Committee:
Attending
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Habecker, Trustees Doylen and
Gillette
All
Town Administrator Klaphake, Public Works
Director Linnane, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
None
Chairman Habecker called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
BIKE PATH -- REOUEST FOR EXTENSION
Gregg Filsinger, Jr., presented a request for an extension of the
bike path from the Rocky Mountain National Park North Entrance,
along West Elkhorn Avenue, and to the Highway 34-36 intersection.
Costs of the project and letters from citizens in the area in
support of this suggestion were presented. Director Linnane
reported that many such projects in the Estes Valley are being
considered at this time. Due to the costs and planning involved,
intergovernmental cooperation is needed with RMNP, Larimer County,
EVRPD, and the Town to proceed with these projects. The Committee
recommends that a Hike/Bike Path Task Force be initiated consisting
of Larry Wexler, Gregg Filsinger, Jr., Bill Linnane, Dan speedlin,
and that a plan be submitted to the Committee prior to budget
discussions.
REGIONAL TRAFFIC PLANNING COMMISSION -- APPOINTMENT
The Committee recommends Chairman David Habecker be appointed to
the Regional Traffic Planning Commission.
PARK SHOP -- CHANGE ORDER
The office addition to the Parks Department shop is near
completion. An additional $6,000 is requested to complete the
interior. As equipment purchases were under budget, the amount
needed is available. The Committee recommends approval of the
change order in the amount of $6,000, bringing the Park Shop
project total cost to $15,300.
REPORTS
The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response and Monthly
Water Reports for April.
Director Linnane reviewed the emergency flood plan. River
monitoring devices have been installed at the Fall River pumphouse
and the Glacier Creek Water Plant. The Town has approximately
1,000 sand bags accessible. Response personnel consist of Special
Events, Public Works, Police Department and Fire Department. The
two major potential flooding areas are Barlow Plaza and Riverside
Drive. Bob Goehring and Roy Johnson were commended for their work
in completing this flood plan.
"Green Apples", the sculpture donated by the Estes Park Noon Rotary
Club, will be placed in the sidewalk area leading to the library.
Approval has been obtained from EPURA, Town, and Library Board.
The cost of a base and installation is being negotiated. No
additional lighting is necessary. The Committee recommended
approval of the location for the "Green Apples" sculpture.
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Town Administrator Klaphake presented three items of concern
regarding the Senior Center:
1. The Senior Center is located in a building leased
from the Town. A Recreation District proposal
recommended the Senior Center be included with the
Recreation Center. The Seniors were assured the
Town was not sponsoring this idea.
2. The sanitary sewer system needs improvements and
expansion due to the increased usage of the Center.
Grants may be available to cover some costs, but
this item will need to be included in the 1994
budget.
3. The Senior Center requested that the Center be
included in the Town's CIRSA insurance policy.
This would lead to the Senior Center becoming an
entity of the Town, causing increased standards and
regulations, and reducing cost effectiveness.
Other insurance coverage is being investigated.
Director Linnane presented the 1993 Overlay Projects. The Stanley
Park parking lot and Barn W have been completed within budget.
Street overlay will commence this week.
The National River Cleanup Week was held May 8th. The organizers
included the Town, EVRPD, RMNP, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
The areas covered were Fall River, Big Thompson River, Lake Estes,
and Fish Creek. Participation increased 40% from previous years.
The Town provided two trucksters, two dump trucks, one pickup, two
hand-held radios, and dump fees. Town employees Roy Johnson and
Robert Hirning were commended for their volunteer efforts.
Director Linnane reported that the Public Works Department received
the National Safety Council's First Place Safety Award for having
the lowest incidence rate per 100 full-time employees. The
Committee commended the Public Works Department for their
conscientious effort toward safety through meetings and education.
There being no further business, Chairman Habecker adjourned the
meeting at 10:55 A.M.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk
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