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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1990-03-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ✓Public Works Committee March 15, 1990 Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker and Habecker Attending: Chairman Aldrich, Trustee Habecker Also Attending: Trustees Dickinson and Hix, Town Admin- istrator Klaphake, Public Works Director Widmer, Assistant Public Works Director Linnane, Park Superintendent Speedlin, Community Development Director Stamey, EPURA Technical Planner Joseph, George Clausen, Leo Gardner, Carleton Whitehead, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Trustee Barker Chairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 2:02 P.M. EPURA - PROPOSED DUMPSTER LOCATION IN PARKING LOT #2. EPURA Technical Planner Joseph briefed the Committee on a proposed dumpster enclosure location change for the park located south of Parking Lot #2. Originally planned for a location next to the Kuntry Kitchen, EPURA is now proposing to locate the dumpster at the southwest corner of the parking lot. To provide (1) access to an existing power transformer, and (2) improve traffic circulation, EPURA is requesting the use of two (2) parking spaces for placement of the dumpster enclosure. EPURA is obligated to provide a dumpster space due to easement negotiations, and they (EPURA) will provide funding for the enclosure. The Committee reviewed the final design, and following discussion, recommends approval of the request to designate two parking spaces for placement of a dumpster. TWIN OWLS MOTOR LODGE - REQUEST TO REMOVE TREES. Leo Gardner, Manager/Twin Owls Motor Lodge, requested the Commit- tee reconsider their decision made December 21, 1989 and remove three trees bordering the sidewalk that parallels the motel's north property line. Mr. Gardner stated the motel's sign predat- ed the trees. Park Superintendent Speedlin verified the age of the trees as being between 48 and 53 years old, predating the motel, and Director Widmer reported staff is firmly against cutting the trees. In his letter dated January 10, Public Works Director Widmer encouraged Mr. Gardner to explore the possibil- ities of modifying the motel's sign with Town staff. This property will be exposed to many benefits when construction of the pedestrian bridge and addition of decorative lighting has been completed. Stating the existing trees act to beautify the area and "buffer" against noise, the Committee recommends their previous decision remain the same, suggesting the owner contact Community Development Director Stamey to discuss potential modification of the motel sign. PARK SHOP HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO BID. $10,000 was budgeted for an addition to the existing Park Shop where hazardous material such as gasoline cans and pesticides could be stored. Staff compared the cost and benefits of a shed addition versus purchasing a factory -built chemical storage building, and they are recommending the Town solicit bids on the factory -built unit. The unit meets EPA and CIRSA requirements, and will be placed on a concrete pad and fenced for security. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 15, 1990 - Page two The unit can also be relocated should the need arise. The Committee recommends staff be authorized to solicit bids for the chemical storage building, returning to the Committee for further review. LANDSCAPING - LEGION ISLANDS. The 1990 Capital Improvement Plan included $84,000 for the Legion Island Landscaping Project. The project has been designed by Park Superintendent Speedlin and staff. Superintendent Speedlin presented a sketch of the islands, advising the area contains 30,000± square feet. Staff is proposing to use annuals, a wildflower mix, aspen groves, spruce trees, sod, and a cobblestone border. Concrete sidewalks were designed for each island, with cross -walk connections to the conference center and BOR parking lot. The islands are intended to be a "transition area" into the CBD; however, additional plantings could be added in the future should the Committee so desire. Director Widmer suggested staff be authorized to construct the project working as the general contractor, and take bids for items such as the concrete sidewalks, rough fill hauling and grading, boulder placement, etc. Staff anticipates a 6-week± completion date. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the request, authorizing staff to act as the general contractor and bidding certain items as identified above. RURAL WATER APPLICATION - WINDCLIFF ESTATES. Carleton Whitehead, President/Windcliff Property Owners Asso- ciation (WPOA), submitted an application for bulk water to serve Windcliff Estates. WPOA desires a 2" tap into the Thunder Mountain 6" water main. Staff requested RMC investigate this possibility, and, based upon the firm's findings, staff is recommending approval of the request. Staff also recommended the "rural annexation requirements" be waived at this time. WPOA has confirmed they will pay the Town Attorney's fees pertaining to the preparation of the Agreement. In addition, staff will contact owners of the Thunder Mountain water main and advise them of the potential tap prior to execution of the Agreement. Discussion followed, with the Committee recommending approval of the application contingent upon Town Attorney White's final review and approval of the Agreement. CORROSION CONTROL REPORT - PRESENTATION. The Committee received the executive summary of the Corrosion Control Report prepared by RMC. George Clausen/RMC reviewed cost/benefit analysis, contaminate levels, chemical inhibitors, and public health concerns. Following discussion, the Committee recommends taking the report under advisement for further study. FIVE-YEAR WATER FINANCIAL PLAN - PRESENTATION. Staff briefed the Committee on the 5-year Water Financial Plan which was prepared by Black and Veatch/RMC. Preliminary review indicates a 2.2 million dollar bond issue is necessary to con- struct the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant, 5.7 million dollars is required to complete capital improvements, and that a water rate increase should occur in 1994. The report was received via the FAX machine, and when the hard copy is received, copies will be made available to the Committee for additional review and discussion. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the monthly Customer Service Response and Water Reports for February. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 15, 1990 - Page three As compared to February, 1989, snowplowing expenses are down approximately 15%. Staff is in the process of reviewing the Western Interconnect Project. Design for both the Fall River Line Replacement and High Street water line has been completed. All three projects will be held in suspense pending receipt of the M.D.C. payment. Preliminary design for the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant is 80% complete. The project was submitted to Larimer County under their Special Review Process, and it was approved. The Fall River Plant will be "on-line" June 15, 1990. Letters questioning whether the 1989 Chairmen for the annual Clean Up Week Program desire to continue serving for the 1990 Program have been mailed. The Committee will discuss the 1990 Program during their meeting in April. Director Widmer briefed the Committee on the BOR maintenance work being planned for the Adams Tunnel. The Town's system may experience flow reversals resulting in "red water." There being no further business, Chairman Aldrich adjourned the meeting at 3:40 P.M. MAR 27 1990 TOo;';J OF EST=S PARK Q;;ARD 0r 7::;„TEES i Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk