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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
✓Public Works Committee
February 16, 1989
Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker and
Habecker, Dickinson (Temp. Appt.)
Attending:
Also Attending:
All
Mayor Dannels, Trustee Garrett, Public
Works Director Widmer, Finance Officer
Vavra, Assistant Public Works Director
Linnane, Darold and Lois Rohrbaugh,
Clerk O'Connor
Absent: Town Administrator Klaphake
Chairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Public Works Committee
to order at 2:02 P.M.
CASTLE MOUNTAIN ROAD - PROPERTY OWNERS REQUEST TOWN TO CONSTRUCT
AND MAINTAIN ROAD.
Mayor Dannels referred this item to the Committee during the Town
Board meeting held January 24, 1989. All of the affected proper-
ty owners are requesting the Town assume ownership of Castle
Mountain Road, including construction, surfacing, and mainte-
nance; more specifically, provide a 20' paved road, two (2)
street lights, a street sign identifying "Castle Mountain Road"
at the junction of Highway 34 west and Castle Mountain Road, and
one (1) fire hydrant. Assistant Public Works Director Linnane
reported preliminary cost estimates for this project were
$31,000, including all road preparation, paving, street lights,
and fire hydrant. Director Widmer reported staff is requesting
authorization to solicit surveying proposals. $150,000 was
budgeted for street improvements; however, due to projects
currently underway, adequate funds may not be available to
include this road during 1989. Design work and right-of-way
acquisition could take place in 1989, with actual construction in
1990. This addition is similar to other gravel roads in the Fall
River Addition, whereby the Town advised they would pave and
maintain streets if the property owners would dedicate a 30'
right-of-way. Discussion followed, including confirmation of the
area's private water system and location above the Town's "blue
line", potential future development of the area, and the high
cost of developing low -density housing projects. The Committee
recommends staff be authorized to request surveying proposals,
returning to the Committee for further review.
WATER CONSULTING SERVICES - REVIEW OF CONTRACT.
Public Works Director Widmer submitted a memorandum summarizing
the Water Consulting Services Contract between Rocky Mountain
Consultants and the Town. The Committee reviewed all amendments
to the preliminary draft of the Contract, including the Orga-
nizational Chart. The original proposal totaled $239,520;
revised prices total $187,562; however, construction inspection
manhours will be negotiated and added when design is completed.
The Committee noted their pleasure in the selection process,
particularly, that the local firm, Rocky Mountain Consultants,
was successful. The Committee recommends approval of the Con-
tract.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response, Driveway
Snow Ridge Removal, and Water Reports for January. Due to the
recent snow storms, snowplowing manhours are up 49% from the same
period in 1988. Director Widmer noted his appreciation to the
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State Highway Department for their assistance in snow ridge
removal efforts.
The Colorado Highway Department has received bids for their U. S.
Highway 36/State Highway 7 Project. Bids were 3% lower than the
engineer's estimate. The Town may join the Highway Department to
ensure a concrete sidewalk is constructed from the crosswalk
located on First Street to Stanley Avenue. Funds have been
budgeted for such a purpose. Additional information will be
forthcoming.
The Town has closed on the second parcel for the Moccasin Street
Alignment Project. Staff will continue to negotiate on remaining
parcels.
Staff expressed concern with the loosely structured approach in
obtaining the minimum number of signatures required on the
petition for home mail delivery. Following discussion, the
Committee recommends staff seek community sponsors to obtain and
circulate petitions.
Director Widmer reported that an official request may be made for
the Town to assume ownership and maintenance of the circle drive
in Fairway Subdivision.
Chairman Aldrich expressed his appreciation to former Water
Committee Chairman Dickinson for his involvement leading to the
selection of the Water Consultant, Rocky Mountain Consultants.
There being no further business, Chairman Aldrich adjourned the
meeting at 3:27 P.M.
Director Widmer advised he would be conducting a tour of the Park
Shop immediately following the meeting.
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Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
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