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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1988-03-28BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee March 28, 1988 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Brown, Trustees Barker and Hix All Mayor Dannels, Public Works Director Widmer, Assistant Public Works Director Gerstberger, Planner Stamey, EPURA Executive Director Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Dermody, Bill Van Horn, Paul Kochevar, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Town Administrator Hill, Finance Officer Vavra Chairman Brown called the meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 2:00 P.M. VILLAGE THEATRE BUILDING - REQUEST APPROVAL OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT. Bill Van Horn, representing property owner Carroll Dermody, appeared before the Committee seeking approval of an encroachment permit for the north 34 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 2, Town of Estes Park, aka Village Theatre Building, 153 Virginia Drive. The encroachment is into the "original" Virginia Drive; the street has since been enlarged and shifted to the east. The traveled way is considerably distant from the encroachment and Mr. Van Horn stated this distance mitigates many of the normal concerns that arise with such encroachments. A portion of the building was formerly used as a theatre, thus a "marquee" projected from the mansard. In order to facilitate the renovation and distinguish the building, the marquee will be converted to an architectural projection. The signage will be reduced from 200 square feet to approximately 15 square feet. The marquee encroaches approximately 10'1" and the mansard encroaches approximately 10" along the entire length of the building. The awning attached to the Coffee Bar Restaurant significantly restricts visibility of the theatre building, thus the property owner is proposing an architectural projection to draw attention to the building. The Committee reviewed a legal opinion dated March 24, 1988 submitted by Town Attorney White. Following discussion, the Committee recommends: (1) approval of a "revocable" encroachment permit; (2) the property owner assume all liability with the aforementioned permit; (3) Bill Van Horn provide the legal description necessary; and (4) following receipt of said legal description, Town Attorney White will provide the legal document for execution by the Mayor. PARKWAY DELI - REQUEST APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL CURB CUT ON EAST ELKHORN AVENUE FOR "EXIT" ONLY. Bill Van Horn, representing the property owner, Ed Morris, appeared before the Committee requesting an additional 15' curb cut along 371 East Elkhorn Avenue which would be used as an "exit" lane only. Mr. Van Horn displayed a drawing depicting the current curb cut with relation to the highway island separating Highways 34 and 36. In Mr. Morris' opinion, one curb cut is posing a problem for delivery trucks. To return to Highway 36, the trucks must cross five (5) lanes of traffic. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated March 24, 1988 submitted by staff members Widmer, Stamey, Racine and Joseph. Staff reviewed the curb cut request and reported the second driveway would (1) contribute to additional pedestrian and vehicular conflicts; (2) compound the already congested traffic flow in this area; and (3) BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 28, 1988 - Page two cause the possibility of more cross -traffic maneuvering and contribute to accident casualty. The driveway width of 30' is the standard width and design for commercial driveways. Traffic circulation on this site could, however, be improved by (1) providing a center line marking for the existing entrance/exit and (2) providing a striped parking layout for the site. Prior to streetscape construction, EPURA staff met with Mr. Morris to review the proposed curb cut design and location. EPURA staff believed, after meeting with Mr. Morris, that the proposed curb cut was acceptable to the property owner. Construction of the second driveway will result in the removal of, and modification to, public streetscape improvements such as landscaping, irriga- tion system, and a street light. The property owner would be responsible for all costs associated with the construction of the curb cut, as well as reimbursing EPURA for the value of the im- provements that are removed. In polling the Committee members, Trustee Hix abstained from comment due to the location of the Parkway Deli with relation to the Estes Park Bank. As no marked improvement could be verified should an additional curb cut be allowed, or if the existing curb cut is relocated, the Committee recommends this request be denied, adding the Committee would be willing to consider other options that may be available to the property owner. CONFLUENCE PARK "ENTERTAINMENT" - REPORT. EPURA Executive Director Anderson reported the Authority intends to submit a proposal to the Planning Commission to allow enter- tainment in Confluence Park. Such an activity is currently not allowed in the Municipal Code; the proposal would require an amendment of said Code. No action was taken by the Committee. MOCCASIN STREET ALIGNMENT - DISCUSSION. The Committee reviewed a map and memorandum identifying two alternatives for the alignment of Moccasin Street. The memo summarized the advantages and disadvantages of the Moccasin Circle Alignment vs. the Tramway Alignment. The tramway align- ment will require the relocation of Riverside Drive to the north side of the right-of-way. The relocation will not require additional right-of-way along Riverside Drive; however, retaining walls at an expense of approximately $28,000 will be required. Listed below are estimated costs for the two (2) alignments: Estimated Estimated Design Alignment Const. Cost ROW Cost Cost Total Moccasin Circle $ 93,000 $ 65,000 $ 14,700 $ 172,700 Tramway 266,000 50,000 14,700 330,700 The tramway alignment is more expensive due to (1) the need to construct over half of the alignment from scratch, with signifi- cant excavation; (2) it is 400' longer than the Moccasin Circle alignment; and (3) a significant amount of work on Riverside Drive must be performed. A tramway cable support structure estimated to be $10,000 is also necessary for this alignment. In comparing both alignments, the Tramway route is more desirable due to property owner support, the grade will be improved with a maximum grade of 10.6% in lieu of 13.5%, and the potential for an improved intersection with Crags Drive. The Committee also re- viewed a "phasing schedule" should the tramway alignment be selected. The amount budgeted for this project was $126,000; with the tramway construction total of approximately $266,000 the project could not be completed during one budget year. There- fore, one-half of the construction could take place during 1988, the remaining half could take place during 1989. Stating the long-term advantages, including an improved intersection, BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 28, 1988 - Page three outweigh the difference in cost between both alignments, the Committee recommends (1) the tramway alignment be selected with right-of-way acquisition and design work to proceed immediately, and (2) that Public Works Director Widmer be authorized to solicit proposals for appraisers for the Moccasin Street Project. DUMP/SNOWPLOW - REVIEW OF BIDS. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated March 18, 1988 submit- ted by Public Works Director Widmer. In summary, the memorandum advised the State Bid price for a Model 1854 International 4x4 cab and chassis 2-ton Dump/Snowplow is $64,546. A 1978 Ford truck will be the trade-in vehicle; the cash price for this truck is $5,750. Staff believes the truck could be sold "outright" for a minimum of $6,000. Following discussion, the Committee recommends acceptance of the State Bid price of $64,546 and selling the 1978 Ford "outright" for a minimum of $6,000, result- ing in a total expenditure of approximately $58,546. PAINT MACHINE - REVIEW OF BIDS. The Committee reviewed the following bids for a paint striper machine: J & S Contractor Supply $ 2,245 Faris Machinery Company 2,500 Power Motive Corporation 2,879 The Committee recommends the low bid in the amount of $2,245 submitted by J & S Contractor Supply be accepted. PARK EQUIPMENT - REVIEW OF BIDS. The Committee reviewed the following low bids for park equipment: 1-Ton Pickup Truck - Craig Chevrolet $ 9,755.64 (State Bid) 3/4-Ton Pickup Truck w/utility box, Burt Chevrolet 11,919.18 (State Bid) Two (2) Two-way Radios 2,368.00 Tools for Irrigation Service Truck 1,170.12 Daihatsu H. Jet Truck, Boyd Distributing 10,150.25 Walker Riding Mower, A-Z Rents -It 6,075.00 Ryan Lawnaire IV Aerator, A-Z Rents -It 1,199.95 Ryan Mataway 0verseeder - A-Z Rents -It 2,964.00 PTO Fertilizer Spreader, L. L. Johnson 1,135.00 50-Gallon Sprayer, Boyd Distributing 2,325.00 Total Low Bids $49,062.14 Total Budgeted $50,300.00 In addition, the 1983 Case tractor, w/attachments, should be sold for approximately $2,500. The actual budget savings would be increased to $3,738.00. The Committee recommends (1) the local dealer be allowed an opportunity to bid on the pickup trucks, authorizing Public Works Director Widmer to accept the lowest bid available, and (2) acceptance of the aforementioned low bids totaling $49,062.14. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 28, 1988 - Page four PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - DISCUSSION. Director Widmer reported Public Works Week has been scheduled for May 15 - 21, 1988. Various events have been scheduled in the past to inform the community of the Department's responsibilities and use of equipment. There is a possibility this year of scheduling a conservation project, perhaps involving the Scouts. An "Appreciation Lunch" was held in 1987 for all of the Depart- ment's employees, and Public Works Director Widmer requested approval of a similar lunch for 1988. Director Widmer advised he will return to the Committee with additional information regard- ing the 1988 project. The Committee recommends approval of the "Appreciation Lunch." REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Citizen Service Response Report for February, 1988. Expenses from the first of the year to -date for snowplowing are even with those expenses of 1987; however, expenses are up 15% from '86-'87 for the total snow year. Two Residential Building Permits have been issued thus far in 1988. As authorized by the Committee, the Department demolished the "arcade building"; total expense to the Town was approximately $1,100.00. In lieu of sponsoring their own seminar, Director Widmer reported division supervisors will be attending a management seminar in Denver March 31, 1988 which is being sponsored by "Dr. COG." Cost of the seminar is $68.00/ea. Bids have been solicited for the East Riverside Restroom Reno- vation. This project may require an enlargement of the water service; additional information will be forthcoming. Trustee Barker commended action taken at the Intersection of West Elkhorn Avenue and Highway 34. Double -sided reflectors will soon be installed which should also distinguish both lanes of traffic from the highway. There being no further business, Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at 4:00 P.M. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk APPROVED APR121988 TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOAR? OF TRUSTEES