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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1988-04-28BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Works Committee April 28, 1988 Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker and Habecker Attending: All Also Attending: Mayor Dannels, Trustees Dickinson and Garrett, Town Administrator Hill, Public Works Director Widmer, Finance Officer Vavra, Police Chief Racine, Assistant Public Works Director Gerstberger, Gary Elting, Steve & Susan Swickard, Bobbie McHenry, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None Chairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 3:00 P.M. BOND PARK - REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS. Estes Park Village Band - Gary Elting, Director/Estes Park Village Band, appeared before the Committee requesting the band be allowed to perform concerts in Bond Park June 26, July 31, and August 28, 1988. Mr. Elting also requested the insurance re- quirements be waived. Should the amphitheatre area be completed in Riverside Plaza, Mr. Elting advised the band could relocate. The Committee recommends approval of the request to use Bond Park, waiving all insurance requirements. Steve & Susan Swickard - Mr. and Mrs. Swickard appeared before the Committee requesting "The Talking Teddy" be allowed to sponsor the 4th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic in Bond Park. Enter- tainment will also be provided. The Talking Teddy has been allowed to use the Park for the past three years; insurance requirements have also been waived. The Committee recommends approval of this request, waiving all insurance requirements. Woman's Club of Estes Park - Bobbie McHenry, representing the Woman's Club, appeared before the Committee seeking approval to use Bond Park July 22, 1988 for the Annual Book and Bake Sale which benefits the Library. Ms. McHenry also requested the insurance requirements be waived. The Committee recommends approval of the request, including a waiver of all insurance requirements. EAST RIVERSIDE RESTROOM RENOVATION - DISCUSSION. The Committee viewed a video tape of existing conditions of the East Riverside Restroom, and reviewed a memorandum dated April 28, 1988 submitted by Public Works Director Widmer. Bids have been taken on individual construction items for the renovation of the aforementioned restroom. Pursuant to federal law, all new or substantially renovated public buildings must meet handicap standards. The handicap requirements and clearances for the stalls and open areas cannot be met utilizing the existing floor plan and "tank -type" toilet fixtures. The memo contained Alter- nate #1 - "new fixtures" and Alternate #2 "old fixtures." Alternate #1 reverses the existing facilities, provides a jani- tor's room, and meets all handicap requirements. Replacing the toilet fixtures with "flushometer" units necessitates a larger water tap, fixture value payments, and replacement of the existing water service line. The budget estimate did not include upgrading the service line, paying a tap fee and fixture values. Alternate #2 uses the same modified floor plan with a janitor's room; however, existing tank -type toilets would be retained. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - April 28, 1988 - Page two These units are prone to maintenance and vandalism. The subtotal Budget items include carpentry, plumbing, tile, electrical, partitions and miscellaneous --Alternate #1 = $30,999; Alternate #2 = $27,967. With the service line upgrade, the grand total comparison is $47,686 vs. $28,967. The 1988 Budget line item for this project was $25,000; however, a re -allocation of funds within the Budget could be accomplished. Items discussed included funding, the proximity of the restroom to Riverside Plaza, and the heavy use of the facility. The Committee recommends Alternate #1 be selected, authorizing Public Works Director Widmer to proceed immediately. The project could be completed by July 1, 1988 in conjunction with Riverside Plaza. U.S. HIGHWAY 36/STATE HIGHWAY 7 INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - REPORT. Director Widmer displayed drawings of the U. S. Highway 36/State Highway 7 Intersection Reconstruction being proposed by the State Highway Department. Existing traffic islands will have new configurations, Highway 7 will be modified to contain four (4) traffic lanes, the two-way traffic in front of the American Legion will be reduced to one lane, and a traffic signal light will be installed on Highway 7. The Highway Department is proposing parking along the Village Square Shopping Center south be converted from diagonal to parallel parking. Town staff has requested the Highway Department schedule a public meeting in Estes Park; said meeting will take place May 19, 1988 at 7:00 P.M., in Room 100 of the Municipal Building. Pending approval by the State, it is anticipated the project could begin after Labor Day. Director Widmer reported the landscaping improvements at the traffic islands will be delayed pending the reconstruction. The Committee, as well as staff, requested they be identified as being in "favor" of the project. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - UPDATE. Director Widmer reported that in honor of Public Works Week May 15th - 21st, an "employee appreciation luncheon" will be held May 16th. The Mayor and Board of Trustees are invited to attend. Various items, including a foliage demonstration, will be displayed in the Transit Center May 18th. A "flyer" identifying the foliage will be given to all attendees. The Department also intends to perform various work tasks at the Museum. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Monthly Reports, including the Custom- er Service Response, Snowplowing, and Residential Building Permits, for the month of March. The Department Management Team attended a Management Seminar in Denver which was sponsored by "Dr. COG." l total of 872 wooden street signs have been replaced inside Town Limits which marks the end of a three-year project. As the next item for consideration dealt with property nego- tiation, Trustee Barker moved the Public Works Committee enter Executive Session. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. As the Committee would be entering Executive Session, Chairman Aldrich adjourned the Public Works Committee meeting at 4:10 P.M. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk