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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1985-06-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee June 20, 1985 Committee: Chairman Wood, Trustees Brown and Hix Attending: Chairman Wood, Trustee Hix Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Public Works Director Widmer, Finance Officer Vavra, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Trustee Brown A. E. BARTELS - REQUEST TO PLACE FENCE IN EXISTING EASEMENT ALONG NORTH LOT LINE OF LOT 8, ESQUIRE ACRES: Public Works Director Widmer presented a request submitted by A. E. Bartels to place a fence in the existing 10' easement located at 1240 Holiday Avenue. Mr. Bartels has agreed to allow Town vehicles, particularly snowplows, to "turn -around" in his drive- way. Director Widmer stated the proposed fence will not impede snowplows. The Committee recommends Town Attorney White prepare a "Letter of Agreement" between A. E. Bartels and the Town of Estes Park allowing the aforementioned fence in the 10' easement located at 1240 Holiday Avenue; that the Mayor be authorized to sign the "Letter of Agreement"; and that the Agreement be recorded with Larimer County. MOUNTAIN BELL - REQUEST TO PLACE TWO PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONES: In a letter submitted by Melanie McGinness, Public Communications Consultant/Mountain Bell, Ms. McGinness stated Mountain Bell is interested in placing two public pay telephones on Town property. The first location is the greenbelt area located at Elkhorn Avenue and Park Lane, west of the Public Library. The second location is in front of the "Old Church Shops", attaching the telephone on one side of the "information kiosk." Mountain Bell would provide "rustic looking" free-standing enclosures. Public Works Director Widmer advised the Committee a public pay telephone had been designed and included in the plans for Riverfront Park. The Town would be responsible for providing electricity for lighting; Mountain Bell would then pay a quarter- ly commission to the Town based upon the usage of the telephones. The Committee recommends the following: 1. Approval of the pay telephone located at Elkhorn Avenue and Park Lane, subject to approval of the enclosure design; and 2. Due to the fact that a pay telephone was included in the Riverfront Park Project, the site of the second public telephone will be approved for Riverfront Park. PICCADILLY SQUARE - FOOTBRIDGE, REPLACEMENT OR REMOVAL: Jim H. Swickard, owner, Piccadilly Square property, submitted a letter dated May 20, 1985 stating the footbridge located in the rear of the Piccadilly Square property was in need of replacement or removal. Due to the unknown ownership of the bridge itself, Mr. Swickard was seeking the Town's cooperation in either replac- ing or removing the bridge. Director Widmer inspected the bridge and stated the handrail and planking were in need of repair. In a legal opinion submitted by Town Attorney White, Director Widmer informed the Committee the Town would be able to participate in a joint effort if the Town could show "public purpose" for the bridge. With funds not budgeted for maintenance of bridges, the Committee recommends the Town not participate in Mr. Swickard's BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - June 20, 1985 - Page two request, urging Mr. Swickard to replace or remove the footbridge at his own expense. ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER - REQUEST TO INSTALL INFORMATION SIGN IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: Alma Hix, Trustee/Estes Park Medical Center, appeared before the Committee requesting authorization to place a double-faced informational sign located at the southwest corner of the inter- section of Highway 36 and Stanley Avenue and a second sign at Highway 7 and Stanley Avenue, which will be erected at a later date. The proposed signs will match the Urban Renewal Authority signage and will measure 4'x6' stating "Estes Park Medical Center - Emergency Services" with an arrow indicating direction. Ms. Hix had contacted the State Highway Department and was informed the Highway Department could not authorize private signs in the highway right-of-way; however, the Town did have the authority to install such signs. The Committee recommends Town Attorney White prepare an ordinance, required by Section 17.66.190/B-5 of the Sign Code, allowing two public -purpose signs located as described above, with Staff inspecting both site locations prior to installation. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE WORKSHIRTS AND CAPS: Public Works Director Widmer requested authorization to purchase workshirts and caps for employees of the Public Works Department. The workshirts would have an "elk" logo, which was drawn by Park Superintendent Dan Speedlin, printed on the back. The estimated expense to the Town for three shirts and one cap per employee for 18 employees would be $600. Each division of the Public Works Department could select a different color. The Committee recom- mends Director Widmer be authorized to purchase workshirts and caps for the Public Works Department for an estimated expenditure of $600 with the Committee evaluating the policy in the Fall. REPORTS: The Motor Grader authorized in April 18, 1985 has been delivered. The Riverfront Park Project has been advertised. The bid date is July 15, 1985. In an effort to answer questions and eliminate concerns by bidding contractors, a "Pre -Bid" Meeting has been scheduled with the designers of the project July 1, 1985. Construction has begun on the Computer Room for the Police Department. Following completion of all agenda items, the meeting adjourned with the Committee taking a field trip to the Public Works Shop Facility. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk JUN 2 51985 TUr'=id OF ESTES PARR BOARD OF TRUSTEES