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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee
October 16, 1986
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Brown, Trustees Barker and Hix
All
Town Administrator Hill, Public Works
Director Widmer, Finance Officer Vavra,
Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
1987 BUDGET - REVIEW:
The Committee reviewed and discussed the proposed budget for
1987. A second draft should be available for review at the next
Committee meeting.
MOCASSIN CIRCLE DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY - UPDATE:
The Committee reviewed a legal opinion submitted by Town Attorney
White concerning the Mocassin Circle Drive right-of-way. In
summary, Attorney White stated at least 50% of an area is
required to sign the annexation petition. The 50% requirement is
determined by actual land area, not ownership. State law also
requires a one -sixth contiguity requirement. This requirement
should be met by the configuration of lots to be annexed.
Existing water tap applications do contain language requiring the
petitioners to sign annexation petitions should the Town desire.
Following discussion, the Committee recommends Director Widmer
proceed with annexation to determine how many landowners would be
interested in voluntary annexation to meet the 50% requirement.
No further action was taken pending additional information.
ELM ROAD SEWER COLLECTION LINE - REPORT:
Pursuant to the Committee's request dated September 18, 1986,
Public Works Director Widmer reported on the Upper Thompson
Sanitation District's reimbursement policy should the Town agree
to participate in extension of the sewage collection line in Elm
Road. When the District participates in construction of a sewer
line, the reimbursement policy does not apply. The District has
estimated the cost of the line construction to be $67,000.00.
The project would be shared by four governmental agencies, with
the Town's share being approximately $16,750.00. Each depart-
ment's share would be approximately $5,583.00. Currently, all of
the Town's shop facilities are connected to septic systems; these
systems should eventually be upgraded. The Committee recommends
proceeding with the joint project, authorizing an expenditure of
approximately $16,700; and, if possible, connecting the Light and
Power Shop Facility following completion of construction,
reserving connection of the Public Works and Water Shop Facil-
ities for a later date.
PARK EQUIPMENT - REVIEW OF BIDS:
The Committee reviewed two bids submitted for a compact 4WD
Tractor:
Greenline Equipment, Fort Collins $7,100.00,
including trade-in
Sekich Equipment, Longmont $8,620.00,
less trade-in
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Both firms bid on a John Deere model tractor. The Committee
recommends accepting the low bid in the amount of $7,100.00
submitted by Greenline Equipment.
LARIMER COUNTY - ANNUAL PROJECT REQUESTS FOR STATE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION:
The Committee reviewed a letter dated September 15, 1986, submit-
ted by Larimer County. The County provided a list of requested
projects for 1985 and solicited input from various cities and
towns for inclusion in the 198$ 7 Project Request to the State
Highway Commission. The Committee recommends submitting the
following three priorities:
1. Reconstruction of State Highway 7 from U. S. Highway 36
to the Town Limits.
2. Widen U. S. Highway 34 east of Estes Park from the
existing three -lane section to the Intersection of U. S.
Highways 34 and 36.
3. Re -design U. S. Highway 36 and State Highway 7 Inter-
section.
The Committee also reviewed Larimer County's Short Range Highway
Improvement Program and recommends the following streets be
considered for improvement:
1. Riverside Drive
2. Fish Creek Road (from U. S. Highway 36 to
Country Club Drive)
RADIO STATION EQUIPMENT/PROSPECT MOUNTAIN - ROAD MAINTENANCE:
The Committee reviewed a letter submitted by Mr. Robert Heron.
The Police Department is adding radio facilities to Prospect
Mountain and Mr. Heron has requested increased road maintenance
as a result. Mr. Heron currently owns the property on which the
radio station and associated equipment is located. On July 20,
1981, Mr. Heron allowed the Town to continue use of the Town's
radio base site on Prospect Mountain in exchange for grading the
road. There are approximately six other agencies using the road
and they pay an annual lease fee. Following discussion, the
Committee recommends Public Works Director Widmer be appointed as
the Town's representative in negotiating an agreement with Mr.
Heron for the use of Prospect Mountain for the town's radio
station equipment.
ESTES VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT - GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE
ROAD:
In a letter dated October 1, 1986, the Estes Valley Recreation
and Park District (EVRPD) reported the homeowners of Fairway Club
Condominiums deeded the entrance road to the golf course to the
Recreation District. This deed guaranteed future access to the
course by the public. The District would like the Town to assume
ownership and maintenance of the property. Director Widmer
advised the pavement was in poor condition; the road should be
overlayed within the next 3 - 5 years. Approximate length of the
road is 440'. Discussion followed, with the Committee recommend-
ing the Town comply with the Recreation District's request;
however, should the District be obligated to install landscaping
along the road, such agreements will not be transferred to the
Town.
Town Board 10/28/86 - Revise #1 priority to:
1. (a) Reconstruct State Highway 7 from
U.S. Highway 36 to Lexington Lane.
(b) Reconstruct State Highway 7 from
Lexington Lane to Town Limits.
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REPORTS:
Mr. Louis O'Riordan questioned placement of political signs
within the Town Limits. Mr. Riordan was advised temporary signs
are not addressed in the Sign Code. The Town cannot regulate
temporary signs of a political nature when placed on private
property.
Upon final inspection, the Town accepted and approved the Fish
Hatchery Restoration Project. An existing, deteriorated fence
was removed. The Committee recommends (1) blocking the two
entrance points to negate destruction of the property; and (2)
installation of a 3-strand smooth wire fence to define the Town's
east property line on the north side of the river.
110 applications have been received for the Assistant Public
Works Director position. Finance Officer Vavra will assist in
the selection process. It is anticipated the Assistant Director
will be hired within six weeks.
Director Widmer presented a sketch of the West Riverside Park
reconstruction. The park was originally built in 1976 and
reconstruction will enable better use of the area and repair of
the river bank. The park will be refurbished and construction
will be accomplished in two phases, with Phase I being
accomplished during 1986.
Mr. Gary Shanafelt resigned his position as Shop Foreman effec-
tive October 31, 1986. Director Widmer will be advertising the
position.
During the Annual Snow and Ice Conference held in Colorado
Springs, members of the Public Works Department placed llth out
of 22 teams in snowplow operation. Estes Park took 21st and 29th
place out of 45 entries in operating a front-end loader.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
OCT 2 81986