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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
âś“Public Works Committee
October 21, 1988
Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker and
Habecker
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Aldrich, Trustee Habecker
Trustee Garrett, Public Works Director
Widmer, Assistant Public Works Director
Linnane, Parks Superintendent Speedlin,
Clerk O'Connor
Trustee Barker, Town Administrator
Klaphake
CHairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Public Works Committee
to order at 2:06 P.M.
FISH HATCHERY EAST BOUNDARY FENCE - DISCUSSION.
Public Works Director Widmer reviewed past action of the Commit-
tee concerning the east boundary fence on the Town's Fish
Hatchery property whereby property owners were advised of the
Town's intention to fence the property line no later than October
1, 1988. Director Widmer displayed a map outlining the property
in question and read letters of opposition received from Charles
Cutler, Mrs. James Christman and JoAnn Jones. Staff desires the
existing fence be removed to allow access to the river. Dis-
cussion followed regarding prescriptive rights, effect and value
toward any potential sale of the property, and the private road
and cul-de-sac that would be affected should the Town remove the
existing fence which is not on the property line, and install a
substantial fence on the property line. The Committee recom-
mends: (1) that prior to removing the existing fence, staff
discuss with Town Attorney White the possibility of placing an
encumbrance on the property which would be recorded in Larimer
County and made a public record; (2) if the fence is removed,
barriers are to be placed to indicate private property with
appropriate signs, if necessary; (3) staff advise the affected
property owners of the aforementioned recommendations.
ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED DRIVEWAY SNOW REMOVAL.
Pursuant to Committee action taked January 21, 1988, staff
researched the possibility of the Town removing the snow ridge
(left by the snowplow) away from those driveways of the elderly
and handicapped. Discussion followed regarding potential in-
creased labor costs, equipment, additional services, public
relations, and abuse. Public Works Director Widmer advised the
Town should not incur additional expenses as existing equipment
and labor would be used; overtime labor costs would not be
authorized for this program. The Committee recommends
instituting a one-year pilot program, beginning with the 1988
winter season, stating said program is intended to be a service
for the elderly and handicapped who are financially unable to pay
for such service. Staff will prepare a press release.
SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT - REVIEW OF BIDS.
Staff requested bids on a front -mount mower which is to be
primarily assigned for Riverside Plaza for snow removal. Bids
were as follows:
Country General Stores, Loveland $14,730
Greenline Equipment, Fort Collins 15,998
LCS Golf & Turf, Fort Collins 17,174
Uniwest Equipment, Longmont 17,980
L. L. Johnson, Denver 19,121
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This unit was budgeted for a 1988 expenditure, with an offsetting
revenue item from EPURA. The equipment includes various attach-
ments which will give flexibility to the unit. The Committee
recommends the bid in the amount of $14,730 submitted by Country
General Stores be accepted.
LARIMER COUNTY - ANNUAL PROJECT REQUESTS.
The Committee reviewed a letter dated September 19, 1988 submit-
ted by Larimer County advising all counties to submit their
annual project requests for the State Highway Department.
Following discussion, the Committee recommends submittal of the
following projects: (1) State Highway 7 from U. S. 36 to the
Estes Park Town Limits, and (2) Widening of U. S. Highway 34 east
of Estes Park from the existing three -lane section to the Inter-
section of State Highway 7 and U. S. Highway 36.
TREGENT PARK - DISCUSSION CONCERNING WOOD SCULPTURE.
Director Widmer presented a photograph identifying three dead
trees located in Tregent Park. Staff suggests the trees be used
for a wood sculpture in lieu of removing and replacing with new
trees. The Committee reviewed a proposal submitted by Roy
Hamari, sculptor, for artwork to be performed at Tregent Park.
Discussion followed, with the Committee recommending approval of
the concept of artwork in Tregent Park, with staff being au-
thorized to pursue and solicit sculpture artists, returning to
the Committee for additional consideration.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the monthly reports for September, includ-
ing the Citizen Service Response, Residential Building Permits
and Valuations.
Regarding the golf course boundary dispute, Director Widmer has
been informed a suit has been filed. Additional information will
be forthcoming.
The 1988 Street Improvement Program has been completed. Quan-
tities were 8/9% under the engineer's estimate. Striping will be
accomplished in the near future.
Conversion of the 1-Ton Snowplow has been completed, resulting in
a savings to the Town of approximately $10,000.
As discussion concerning right-of-way negotiations pertaining to
the MOCCASIN STREET ALIGNMENT was requested, Chairman Aldrich
adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 3:26 P.M.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
APPROVED
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