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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1986-07-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee July 17, 1986 Committee: Chairman Brown, Trustees Barker and Hix Attending: All Also Attending: Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator Hill, Public Works Director Widmer, Ron Osborn and Phil Swickard/Estes Park Sanitation District, Janice Jackson, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None ESTES PARK SANITATION DISTRICT BASE MAP REQUEST - DISCUSSION: On June 12, 1986, the Committee reviewed a request submitted by the Estes Park Sanitation District whereby the Town would provide reproducible base maps. The Committee recommended approval of the request for a fee of $100/sheet. Representatives of the Sanitation District were present seeking an appeal of the fee. The District desires copies of the base maps that have had the Town's waterlines drawn on them which will aid the District in also placing their sewer lines, thus establishing a record of their system. Use of the maps would be strictly for internal use by the District. Discussion followed with the Committee recom- mending (1) the Estes Park Sanitation District be required to pay for the cost of preparing approximately 20 reproducible mylars at $5.00±/sheet; (2) upon receiving the mylars, the District will indicate the location of their sewer lines; (3) the District will return the mylars to the Town for storage; and (4) upon the District's request, a "print" will be prepared and the Town will assess the District following the current rate schedule. No further action will be taken pending a reply from the Estes Park Sanitation District. ELM ROAD - PETITION REGARDING DUST CONTROL AND SPEED LIMITS: The Committee reviewed a petition requesting an effective dust suppressant be applied to Elm Road which is located outside Town Limits. In 1984, the Committee recommended such a suppressant be applied, with Larimer County sharing the cost with the Town. Public Works Director Widmer advised the suppressant was applied by Larimer County at no -charge to the Town. An estimate to apply the dust suppressant material is $1,500.00; preparation of the road could be an additional expenditure of $3-4,000. Elm Road is not dedicated and a large portion crosses Town -owned property. Should a new Light and Power Shop Facility be constructed, the possibility exists the road could be relocated. Stating the expenditure could not be justified at this time, the Committee recommends the Town not proceed with application of a dust suppressant on Elm Road. With regard to the speed limit request, the Committee stated Elm Road is not located within the Town's jurisdiction, therefore no further action could be taken by the Committee. WIEST DRIVE PARKING LOT - REQUEST FROM KING'S CASUALS TO INSTALL SIGN: The Committee reviewed a letter dated July 15, 1986 submitted by Janice Jackson of King's Casuals. Ms. Jackson requested place- ment of a sign indicating the footbridge located behind the King's Casuals Building accessed Elkhorn Avenue. Ms. Jackson stated reduced traffic flow has occurred since placement of the footbridge. The sign would add visibility only and would not advertise any business in particular. A sign could be placed BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - July 17, 1986 - Page two between the two existing bridges. Public Works Director Widmer reported the Town had requested the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority fund such a sign; the Authority declined to do so. $4-500 is estimated for the cost of the sign. Following dis- cussion, the Committee recommends approval of the request stating the sign would be constructed in such a manner to match existing EPURA signs with regard to color and lettering, including the use of a "double arrow" pointing opposite directions. The Committee also reviewed a request for a handrail on the concrete ramp located at the southeast corner of "Peacock" Park and recommended CIRSA inspect said location and advise. TREGENT PARK RIVER STEPS - DISCUSSION: The Committee reviewed a letter dated July 9, 1986 submitted by the Loss Control Manager representing CIRSA, the Town's insurance carrier. CIRSA recommended a removable railing in the stairway be installed to prevent children and/or adults from being swept away by the current should they fall or slip. Public Works Director Widmer reported such a railing design would incur an approximate expenditure of $250. The original park design was planned to offer everyone an opportunity to enjoy the river, therefore the Committee did not find fault in the existing design; however, in an effort to satisfy CIRSA, the Committee recommends Director Widmer be authorized to obtain a firm to prepare the design, returning to the Committee for further review. PARKS SHOP MAINTENANCE FACILITY STUDY - DISCUSSION: Public Works Director Widmer submitted a copy of th 1986 Parks Budget indicating $4,200 was budgeted to obtain a facility study for the Parks Shop. The current Parks Shop is located at 610 Big Thompson Avenue. With the addition of several parks and Streetscape, the existing building is over -crowded. The date for actual construction of a proposed new maintenance facility has not been determined. The Committee recommends the expenditure not be authorized at this time; however, staff will be allowed to perform preliminary work on this project through the fall and winter months. REPORTS: The Prospect Mountain (NE) Drainage Project is 37% complete as of the end of June. Compaction problems have delayed progress on Highway 7. Paving should be installed by next week. Acting upon the Committee's recommendation of June 12, 1986, Mayor Dannels sent a letter to affected property owners on Mocassin Circle Drive requesting a 50' wide street right-of-way for construction of paved, Town -maintained street. Additional information will be forthcoming. The Town has received a copy of the Landfill Closure Report which 6046 prepared by Larimer County. The report covered items such as ground water monitoring, diversion of surface water, plantings, and methane management. An accident occurred June 30, 1986 involving Roger Jenkins. Roger sustained three severly broken and/or lacerated fingers, but is scheduled to return to work on a limited basis next week. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. . d r4_ JUL 2 2 1986 60 TiMA a`^ BOARD OI ` TRUSTZES Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk