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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
✓Public Works Committee
August 14, 1986
Committee: Chairman Brown, Trustees Barker and Hix
Attending: All
Also Attending: Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator Hill,
Public Works Director Widmer, Finance Officer
Vavra, Andy Schneidkraut, Clark Anderson,
Clerk O'Connor
Absent: None
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY PREMISES,
500 BIG THOMPSON AVENUE:
The Committee reviewed a letter dated August 14, 1986 submitted
by Andy Schneidkraut, Executive Director/Estes Park Area Chamber
of Commerce. Mr. Schneidkraut was requesting authorization to
modify the premises of the Information Center by converting the
electric forced -air furnace to a high -efficiency gas furnace.
Public Service Company conducted a "Business Energy Audit" which
indicated installation of new heating equipment would result in
substantial savings in heating costs. The Light and Power
Department also reviewed the energy audit submitted by Public
Service Company. Pursuant to the existing Lease Agreement, the
Chamber is required to obtain authorization prior to construction
of any type. The Chamber would pay for all installation and
maintenance costs. The Chamber desires to accomplish the project
in two phases: this year, prior to the winter season - conver-
sion of the heating system which includes additional duct,
registers, grilles and pipe for approximately $3,709.00; next
year - decorative work necessitated by the conversion. The
Committee recommends authorization be given to the Chamber of
Commerce to modify the premises and convert the heating system.
MOCASSIN CIRCLE DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUEST - REPORT:
The six property owners affected along Mocassin Circle Drive were
contacted regarding the Town's request for a 50' wide street
right-of-way for construction of a paved, Town -maintained street.
Of the five properties involved, two are not interested in
selling; two are interested in selling their entire piece of
property in lieu of a strip of land, and one is willing to sell a
strip. The Committee discussed various options and recommends
staff contact the Public Works Director of Larimer County and
advise the County of the Town's desire to obtain the
right-of-way. Staff will also determine if the County would be
interested in a cost -sharing project.
TREGENT PARK RIVER STEPS - DESIGN ALTERNATIVES:
Public Works Director Widmer presented three (3) design alterna-
tives for the river
steps
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were prepared by Land an
to CIRSA for their review. Alternative 1 includes bollards;
includes bollards with removable wood rails; and 3 includes
bollards with chains. The least expensive of the alternatives i5
#3. All the alternatives were designed for temporary usage.
CIRSA has indicated an objection to Alternativeh 1.
bollards The Ito the
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recommends accepting Alternative 3,
placed along the river edge of the step terrace.
ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION - REVIEW:
Pursuant to the Water Committee recommendation dated May 7, 1986,
Director Widmer prepared a job description for the new position
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of Assistant Public Works Director. The Arthur Young Company
(the Town's wage and salary consultant) is in the process of
reviewing the job description. Salary range is anticipated to be
$2,402 - $3,219. The Committee recommends (1) approval of the
job description and (2) Director Widmer be authorized to
advertise the position.
SHOP EQUIPMENT - REVIEW OF BIDS:
Bids were taken for a brake drum and rotor lathe; results are as
follows:
Snap-On Tools $5,530.00
Chicago Pneumatic $5,535.00
Ammco Tools, Inc. $5,000.00
$5,000 was budgeted for this purchase in 1986. Following dis-
cussion, the Committee recommends accepting the low bid in the
amount of $5,000.00 submitted by Ammco Tools, Inc.
STREET EQUIPMENT - REVIEW OF BIDS:
The Public Works Department requested bids for a Front End
Loader; four vendors were contacted, two vendors submitted bids.
Mr. Clark Anderson/Honnen Equipment Company addressed the
Committee requesting he be allowed to revise his bid to more
accurately reflect those options available. Stating both bidders
did not follow the specifications, the Committee recommends the
two vendors be allowed to re -bid the loader, with additional
review to take place in September.
REPORTS:
As of the end of July, the Prospect Mountain (NE) Drainage
Project was 78% complete. The completion date was set for
September 4th, it is anticipated Weinland Construction may ask
for a time extension.
Upon the Town's request, CIRSA has completed a safety inspection
of the Peacock Park ramp railing and along the river corridor.
To date, a report has not been received.
Work will begin next week on the 1986 Street Improvement Program.
A portion of MacGregor Avenue will be extended to the north
resulting in a net gain of approximately eight (8) parking
spaces. The cost is estimated to be $1,000.00.
Discussion followed regarding the striping of Town streets.
Larimer County now requests bids for this type of work; they no
longer perform the work "in-house." The Department owns a
striping machine; however, the machine is best utilized in
striping small areas not major arterial streets. Sufficient
funds are available in the budget to hire a professional firm to
perform the striping. The Committee recommends Director Widmer
be authorized to request bids for the street striping.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
AUG 2 61986
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