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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1989-12-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS / Public Works Committee December 21, 1989 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker and Habecker Chairman Aldrich, Trustee Habecker Mayor Dannels, Trustees Garrett and Hix, Public Works Director Widmer, Steve Gillette Trustee Barker, Town Administrator Klaphake, Ass't. Public Works Director Linnane, Clerk O'Connor Chairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Public Works Committee to order. TWIN OWLS MOTOR LODGE - REQUEST TO REMOVE TREES. In a letter dated November 24, 1989, Leo Gardner, Manager/Twin Owls Motor Lodge requested the Town remove three (3) trees bordering the sidewalk that parallels the motel's north property line. Mr. Gardner advised that as the trees have grown, they have obstructed the visibil- ity of the sign located on the north side of the property. Mr. Gardner also provided photographs further identifying the area. Director Widmer reported the trees are actually located on the State's right-of-way; however, the Town has always maintained the area. Staff provided a video of the area approaching the motel westbound and eastbound from U. S. Highway 36, and northbound from State Highway 7. Stating the trees provide a positive effect, the Committee recommends denial of the request to remove the trees, suggesting the motel consid- er modifying the sign in question to increase its visibility. ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED DRIVEWAY SNOW REMOVAL. At its meeting held October 21, 1988, the Committee approved a one-year pilot program of removing (at no charge) the snow ridge from driveways of the elderly or handicapped who are financially unable to have their drives plowed. Director Widmer reported approximately 16 citizens received the service in 1988. The Department incurred an expense of approximately $20/storm, plus vehicle costs. Following discussion, the Committee recommends the program be extended another year, requiring the people who qualify to renew their request for this service. Staff will seek media exposure to advise the community of the snow removal program. ESTES VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT - REQUEST FOR EXCESS FILL MATERIAL. In a letter dated December 12, 1989, Stanley Gengler, Executive Direc- tor/EVRPD, requested the Town provide the District with its excess fill material created by any Town construction projects. The District is seeking approximately 50,000 yards of fill material to implement their golf course renovation plan. Director Widmer advised thstaffat cessdoefill l has generally been placed at the fairgrounds; however, oppose the request. Excess fill may be available from the Town's conference center project, and possibly EPURA's riverwalk project. Discussion followed, with the Committee recommending toanyhe ex e strfss ill material from the conference center be provided contingent upon a "revenue -neutral" exchange. Each future construction project will be reviewed by the Committee on a case -by -case basis. LARIMER COUNTY OFFICE SPACE - LEASE. Staff presented a copy of the Lease Agreement between Larimer County and the Town for Rooms 201, 205,f2209 andt. in 21rand 280o athe thencip rental fee al ding. The rental fee was $10.00/sq. l remain the same with this one-year lease extension. A revised lease may be necessitated by the anticipated remodeling of the building. The BRAOFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - December 21, 1989 - Page two Committee recommends approval of the 1990 lease totalling $15,800 as presented. RECYCLING PROGRAM - DISCUSSION. Public Works Director Widmer briefed the Committee on a letter from the City of Fort Collins whereby the City is attempting to assess the level of interest in establishing a recycling program with all Larimer County municipalities. Fort Collins has developed the concept of a landfill surcharge to fund a recycling program. Estes Park's share, based upon the various surcharge rates that could be levied, ranged between $1,397 to $6,986/year. Fort Collins has determined that the following three themes generate high participation levels - recycling must (1) be consistent with community values, (2) be convenient to the citizens, and (3) be reinforced through comprehensive public education. Fort Collins is scheduled to take action in February, and Larimer County has not taken a position. Steve Gillette/A-1 Trash, addressed the Commit- tee and reported on his findings concerning Boulder's recycling pro- gram. In Mr. Gillette's opinion, Estes Park is already reducing landfill loads through its newspaper and scrap steel recycling efforts. Following discussion, the Committee recommends the Town delay support of the Fort Collins program at this time, pending additional comment and/or information from Larimer County and other interested parties. PERSONAL COMPUTER - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE. Staff requested authorization to purchase an NCR PC386sx personal computer for use by the Department's secretary. $5,000 was budgeted for this purchase. The NCR unit is compatible with the Town's mainframe computer, and is priced at $3,500. The remaining $1,500 will be used to purchase associated software. The Committee recommends staff be authorized to purchase the NCR computer, as identified. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Citizen Service Response and Water Reports for November, 1989. A public meeting to discuss construction plans for the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant was held November 20, 1989. Said plans will be submit- ted to Larimer County for their Special Review Process. RMC received a 30-day extension to submit the Corrosion Study. The report is now due January 15. The Committee reviewed a report identifying all completed 1988-89 new waterline projects, which represented an expenditure of $1.1 million dollars. 3.6 miles of new waterline was constructed, 2.8 miles of waterline has been abandoned or taken out of service, thus resulting in a net gain of .8's mile of new waterline. The Committee commended the Public Works Department for their volunteer participation during the Christmas Parade. The Committee reviewed a letter dated November 7, 1989 submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Darold Rohrbaugh. The official closing on Lot 5, Caswell Subdivision occurred November 7. The Town budgeted funds to pave Castle Mountain Road during 1990. There being no further business, Chairman Aldrich adjourned the meet- ing. ROVE JAN 91990 TG'.411 OF ESTrS PARK E,3p. D, QF T USTEES Vickie O'Connor, Recording Secretary