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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1991-06-24BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 24, 1991 Committee: Chairman Dickinson, Trustees Barker and Habecker Attending: Chairman Dickinson, Trustee Habecker Also Attending: Trustee Garrett, Assistant Town Administrator Widmer, Public Works Director Linnane, Water Superintendent Goehring, Engineering Technician Siewers, Special Projects Manager Joseph, Deputy Clerk Heifner Absent: Trustee Barker Chairman Dickinson called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. WATER LINE PROJECTS. Director Linnane presented the following change orders: Number Project 3 3 3 1 Fall River Water Line Phase I 1990 Water Looping Projects Western Interconnection Phase III Marys Lake Water Transmission Main All project change orders are within budget. The recommends staff be authorized to execute these change 1991 LOOP PROJECT. Cost $3,158.00 $4,739.32 $3,292.00 $2,508.00 Committee orders. Director Linnane submitted a portion of the 1991 Loop Project, i.e. (1) West Wonderview Avenue Waterline Crossing (estimated cost of $42,000) and (2) High Drive (estimated cost of $45,000) and requested authorization to bid. The Committee recommends staff be authorized to bid the West Wonderview and High Drive projects at an estimated total cost of $87,000. ESTES VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS, INC. Director Linnane submitted a letter dated June 12, 1991 from Kerry Prochaska, President/Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, Inc., requesting water service at the cemetery grounds through a bulk meter service connection in the existing 12 inch thin wall steel water main. The water service connection will be used for drip or low head irrigation on an acre of newly seeded ground. The Committee recommends the Estes Valley Memorial Gardens' request for water service at the cemetery grounds for irrigation purposes be approved with understanding that water pressure and reliability could be below normal Town standards due to the physical constraints of the system at this location. RIVERWALK IV PROJECT. Manager Joseph presented an update on the Riverwalk IV Project, stated construction will begin July 1 with an anticipated August 15 completion date, and requested the ten space parking lot to the South of the post office be reserved for a construction staging area. Manager Joseph also reported this project is on schedule and will be finished within budget. The Committee commended Manager Joseph on his good work and diligent effort with respect to the Riverwalk BRAOFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - June 24, 1991 - Page 2 IV Project. The Committee recommends the contractor be authorized to use the parking lot to the South of the post office as a construction staging area and that the contractor request his crew park their vehicles either at this area or another location in Town away from this area. 1991 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT. This year's project proposes 1.6 miles of 1; inch overlay on existing paving, 2 inch new paving of Far View Drive (a new road), and a 3" overlay of new paving on Elm Road, for an estimated total cost of $180,500. Director Linnane presented costs for the various projects, including an estimated cost of $30,000 for a proposed Far View Drive waterline replacement, to be completed before the new road is paved. The Committee recommends the 1991 proposed street improvement resurfacing schedule be approved, that staff be authorized to proceed with obtaining bids on the Far View Drive and Elm Road projects, and that construction proceed on the proposed Far View Drive waterline replacement. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Customer Service and Monthly Water Reports for May. Superintendent Goehring reported that, due to heavy rains accompanied by the Spring runoff, an overflow problem occurred at the Glacier Creek plant, creating an emergency situation which necessitated immediate employee action and overtime hours worked by the Water Department. The Committee commended Superintendent Goehring for his Department's diligence and effort on the Town's behalf. Superintendent Goehring also reported that the Glacier Creek Rehabilitation project is on schedule and under budget. There being no further business, Chairman Dickinson adjourned the meeting at 3:00 P.M. Donna Heifner, Deputy Town Clerk APPROVED JUN 25 iggi 10jriil OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES