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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee
January 15, 1985
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Wood, Trustees Brown and Hix
All
Town Administrator Hill, Public Works
Director Widmer, Planner Stamey, Building
Inspector Jones, Finance Officer Vavra,
Executive Director Anderson (Urban Renewal
Authority), Susan Swickard, Clerk O'Connor
BOND PARK - SUBMITTAL DEADLINE FOR BOND PARK "USE PERMIT":
As referred by the Board of Trustees at their meeting held
January 8, 1985, the Committee reviewed existing policy allowing
a "Use Permit" for Bond Park. Ms. Susan Swickard, representing
the sponsor for a "Teddy Bear Picnic", stated her application for
use of Bond Park July 6, 1985 was submitted at an early date to
meet publication requirements of the organization. Discussion
followed with the Committee recommending the existing Bond Park
Regulations be retained, and that the application for a "Teddy
Bear Picnic" being held July 6, 1985 be approved.
EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE - REQUEST FOR PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION:
Public Works Director Widmer presented a letter received from
Carol Crocker requesting pedestrian protection on East Riverside
Drive across the street from the Miner's Exchange Building.
Director Widmer advised the Committee due to erosion, pedestrian
protection was needed in this area. The Committee recommends
upgrading the area by extending the railing and placing riprap
near the East Riverside Drive and Rockwell Street intersection,
and placing riprap north of the bridge next to the large trees.
PARKING LOT 42 - REQUEST FOR USE BY URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY:
Executive Director Anderson, Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority,
submitted a request to use Parking Lot #2 (East Riverside
Drive/East Elkhorn Avenue) during construction of Streetscape II.
A chain -link fence will encompass 23 parking spaces. The north
and south entrances on East Riverside Drive will remain open; the
middle entry point will be closed. The Authority requests the
parking lot the week beginning January 21, 1985 with completion
anticipated by May 15, 1985. Full parking will be restored by
Memorial Day Weekend. Following discussion, the Committee
recommends approving the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
request to use Parking Lot #2 for Streetscape II construction.
FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY STUDY:
The Committee reviewed the Facility Accessibility Study prepared
by Planner Stamey and Building Inspector Jones. The study was
required by the State; compliance will enable the Town to contin-
ue participating in the Revenue Sharing Program. In the study,
which deals with handicap accessibility, facilities were divided
into two groups: public and non-public. Those facilities which
were used by the public were surveyed and information was col-
lected to determine which aspects of the facilities were not in
compliance. Those facilities which were not used by the general
public were not surveyed. Public buildings surveyed include:
Municipal Building, Public Restrooms (East Riverside and Moraine
Avenue), Public Parks (Peacock, Riverside, Bond, Tallant, and
Riverfront which is to be constructed), Stanley Park, Library,
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Senior Citizens Center, and the Museum. Transition plan rec-
ommendations for the public buildings were discussed. The
Committee recommends accepting the Facility Accessibility Study
dated October, 1984.
MICROCOMPUTER - REVIEW OF PROPOSALS:
Director Widmer stated proposals for the microcomputer were
submitted to IBM, Pratt's Office Products and N. T. Petrocine.
IBM offers a 30% discount to municipalities and was, therefore,
the lowest bidder. Mr. Petrocine recommended the Burroughs
System in lieu of IBM. IBM's proposal was for the "AT" Model at
a purchase price of $5,916 plus the Epson printer for the
purchase price of $346. The Committee recommends tentative
approval be given for the IBM Microcomputer at a purchase price
of $6,262 contingent upon Public Works Director Widmer evaluating
the Burroughs System and verifying low bid on the printer.
PARK EQUIPMENT - AUTHORIZATION TO BID:
The Committee reviewed a request to bid a mower, aerator and
trailer for the Parks Department. The equipment was budgeted in
1985. The Committee recommends the proposal process be initiated
to bid a mower, aerator and trailer.
PUBLIC WORKS SHOP EQUIPMENT - AUTHORIZATION TO BID:
Director Widmer stated funds were allocated in the 1985 Budget to
obtain an additional hoist for the Public Works Shop. The
Committee recommends initiation of the proposal process to bid an
additional hoist.
REPORTS:
The new position of Park Superintendent has been filled by Dan
Speedlin; filling the new position of Mechanic is Bob Moore.
Both employees are now on the payroll.
The R. C. Heath firm of Fort Collins will be the contractor for
Streetscape II. Construction will include Rockwell Street which
will be closed from Moraine Avenue to West Riverside Drive.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
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