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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1988-09-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Works Committee September 15, 1988 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker, and Habecker Trustees Barker and Habecker Trustee Dickinson, Town Administrator Klaphake, Public Works Director Widmer, Art Anderson & Bob Joseph/EPURA, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Chairman Aldrich, Finance Officer Vavra Trustee Barker called the meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 2:01 P.M. EPURA - PRESENTATION OF LIGHTING PROPOSAL FOR MOUNTAIN LEGACY. The Committee reviewed the lighting proposal for the Mountain Legacy sculpture located at the Intersection of Highways 34/36. Executive Direc- tor Anderson stated a well qualified consultant was obtained to provide the best lighting arrangement for said sculpture. Technical Planner Joseph presented a drawing indicating the proposed lighting profile so as to achieve the desired affect. Three lights, 18" long, 6 to 8" in diameter, and 150 watts, would be required: two lights would be attached to the existing traffic signal pole located on the north side of the island, and an additional pole would be installed on the south side of the island. Shades would also be attached to each light to prevent any stray light on the roadways. Public Works Director Widmer advised staff had reviewed the proposal which must also be reviewed by the Highway Department. EPURA intends to have the poles painted dark green to match existing streetscape fixtures. Dis- cussion followed concerning the possible elimination of various traffic signs or posts in the traffic island. The Committee recommends approval of the lighting proposal, with the Committee suggesting EPURA consider con- solidation of existing signs and posts while maintaining public safety concerns. 1988 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY PROJECT. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated September 14, 1988 submitted by Director Widmer requesting that due to utility conflicts involving water and sewer lines, the following streets originally scheduled for overlay be deferred until at least 1989: Fall River Lane (entire street) 149 tons Old Ranger (from Fall River Lane west, to Lot 31) 142 tons Big Horn Drive (from MacGregor west to the curve) 198 tons Total to be deferred 489 tons Director Widmer suggested James Street be included in the 1988 Program which would replace approximately 224 tons. Parking lots and other streets were reviewed; however, staff contends the only substitution should be James Street. The overlay project is scheduled to begin September 26th, with completion October 4th. Discussion followed, with the Committee recommending the 1988 Street Improvement Program be modified to reflect the deletion of the three aforementioned streets and the inclusion of James Street. Special note was made of the condition of all curb, gutter, and sidewalk in the Reclamation area. Staff suggests the Committee discuss this item in the near future. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - September 15, 1988 - Page two FAR VIEW LANE - REVIEW OF SURVEYING PROPOSALS. The following three (3) proposals were submitted for the survey work on Far View Lane: Rocky Mountain Consultants Van Horn Engineering Precision West The Committee recommends accepting the low submitted by Rocky Mountain Consultants. $2,700.00 5,900.00 6,060.00 bid in the amount of $2,700 SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO BID. The 1988 Budget included funds for a snowblower specifically assigned for Riverside Plaza. Demonstrations on various snow removal equipment have been conducted in Riverside Plaza. A small tractor, with cab, broom, and blower is desired. The snowblower could also be used on all sidewalks and would most likely be stored in the Fire Department Garage for easy access. EPURA will reimburse the General Fund for this expenditure. The Committee recommends Public Works Director Widmer be authorized to request bids on the snow removal equipment. BRIDGE INVENTORY - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN CONSULTANT. Public Works Director Widmer advised the Highway Department obtains a consultant to inventory all bridges within the state. The inventory is conducted for all public bridges at least 20' long at no cost to the Town. All such bridges in Estes Park were found to be in excellent condition; however, one bridge on Wiest Drive, which is 19'6" was not included. Staff suggests Lonco Engineers (the Highway Department consultant), be retained to inventory said bridge; a cost estimate is $300.00. The Committee recommends approval of the request, authorizing Public Works Director Widmer to proceed with the expenditure. Discussion followed concerning the existing nine (9) private bridges within the Town Limits. Additional discussion on this item may take place in the future. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Citizen Service Response Report for August. Residential Building Permits and Valuations continue to indicate a modest construction market. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated August 22, 1988 submitted by Fleet Manager Shanafelt who was reporting on the recent Fleet Manager's Conference held in Breckenridge. The "river access" signs recommended by the Committee in August have been installed. The signs should prove very effective. Regarding the golf course boundary dispute, the Department has not removed the fence in question pending notice of litigation. The total cost of the Riverside Restroom Remodeling Project was $37,364; the engineer's estimate was $48,000, prior to utilizing water -saving toilet fixtures. As the remaining agenda item would contain discussion concerning right-of-way negotiations for the MOCCASIN STREET ALIGNMENT, consensus of all Trustees in attendance was to enter Executive Session. Trustee Barker o Executive Session at 2:44 P.M. adjo rPROV SEP27Sea jF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk