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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1989-04-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 'Public Works Committee April 20, 1989 Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker and Habecker - Trustee Dickinson (Temp.) Attending: Also Attending: Absent: All Town Administrator Klaphake, Public Works Director Widmer, Assistant Public Works Director Linnane, Clerk O'Connor None Chairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 2:02 P.M. CLEAN UP WEEK - DISCUSSION. The Committee discussed the "Clean Up Campaign" for 1989, and reviewed past procedures. The Committee recommends: (1) the Mayor be authorized to proclaim May 8th through 14th as Clean Up Week for 1989; (2) the Neighborhood Chairman List be approved, as presented; and (3) that the Town will follow existing procedure whereby Neighborhood Chairmen will be responsible for dis- tribution of trash bags. When the trash bags are ready for pickup, residents are to contact the Town and a Public Works vehicle will be dispatched. Special mention was made that the intent of such a campaign is to rid the Town of debris; house- hold garbage, appliances, furniture, etc. will not be collected by the Town. The Committee also designated May 15th through the 21st as the "alternate" week should inclement weather occur the week of May 8th. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - DISCUSSION. Public Works Director Widmer announced Public Works Week will take place May 22nd - 26th. Assistant Public Works Director Linnane detailed the schedule of events which included a field trip, sponsorship of the Chamber's "Coffee Cart", education booths, vehicle displays, and luncheon with a guest speaker. Consideration is also being given toward "door prizes." An estimated expenditure for the 1989 event is $750. The Committee recommends approval of the Public Works Week Schedule. WATER CONSULTING SERVICES - REVIEW OF PROPOSED WORK ORDERS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. The Committee reviewed the proposed Fall River Lane Transmission Line Project which was not included in the original Water Con- sulting Services Contract between Rocky Mountain Consultants (RMC) and the Town. RMC would prepare a Feasibility Study to determine alternative waterline alignments to connect the exist- ing waterlines in Fall River Road and Moraine Avenue. This project would include investigation of potential locations for a potable water storage tank along the alternative alignments. RMC submitted a not -to -exceed cost of services in the amount of $3,764. Adequate funds are in the budget for this project. The Committee recommends approval of the additional services for the Fall River Lane Transmission Line. U. S. HIGHWAY 36JSTATE HIGHWAY 7 INTERSECTION SIDEWALK - REVIEW OF BIDS. The Department received one (1) bid for the sidewalk along State Highway 7 adjacent to Cornerstone Concrete's total bid was $7,340, duction if the concrete supplier provides his 8' wide concrete the Holiday Inn. with a $240 de - own testing. The BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - April 20, 1989 - Page two Town will monitor all testing to ensure the concrete meets specifications. The Committee recommends accepting the $7,100 bid, including the deduction, submitted by Cornerstone Concrete. Cornerstone will begin construction as soon as possible. MOCCASIN CIRCLE DRIVE - UPDATE AND REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Director Widmer reported the Town is in receipt of all except one of the right-of-way contracts. The remaining contract should be signed in the near future. The Committee reviewed a proposed project time schedule which indicated a "notice to proceed" could be issued July 3rd. Construction could involve 17 weeks, therefore, a November 1 completion date is anticipated. The Committee recommends staff be authorized to proceed and advertise for bids. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Citizen Service Response Report, and Monthly Water Reports for March, 1989. The State Highway Department is in the process of installing the traffic signal poles for their U. S. 36/State Highway 7 Project. Staff was not aware of the anticipated completion date. Milt Ericson has submitted a number of petitions for Home Mail Delivery. As of this date, a total of 598 signatures have been verified. The Town anticipates gathering more signatures than the 750 required before they are submitted to the Post Office. The Town participated in the State Bridge Inventory Project. The report has now been received and all of the Town's bridges were round to be in good condition. Director Widmer mentioned staff is reviewing the bridge across the Big Thompson River on U. S. Highway 36. Funds were budgeted to replace the 4' sidewalk with an 8' sidewalk. Additional information will be forthcoming. Assistant Public Works Director Linnane briefed the Committee on various Water Consultant projects underway. As the remaining agenda item would involve discussion on the Golf Course Boundary Dispute, Chairman Aldrich adjourned the meeting at 3:02 P.M. to Executive Session. Chairman Aldrich convened the meeting to open session at 3:40 P.M. GOLF COURSE BOUNDARY DISPUTE. Following discussion in Executive Session, the Committee recom- mends Town Attorney White be directed to proceed in his endeavors to present a proposal concerning land negotiation settlement to Paul Van Horn. There being no further business, Chairman Aldrich adjourned the meeting at 3:47 P.M. Pei •c-rfit.) ickie O'Connor, Town Clerk APR 25 1989 10?iN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES