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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1985-02-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee February 21, 1985 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Wood, Trustees Brown and Hix All Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator Hill, Public Works Director Widmer, Acting Police Chief Elste, Susan Swickard, Annie Rosener, Mr. Carlin, Clerk O'Connor EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE - REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK: Director Widmer presented a letter dated January 30, 1985 submit- ted by Sally S. Carlin, The Athletic Endeavor located in the Miners Exchange Building. Ms. Carlin requested a sidewalk on the east side of Riverside Drive. Director Widmer also submitted a map of the area and several photographs. An estimated cost to install 160'± of 8' wide sidewalk, including curb and gutter is $7,000.00. A possibility also exists that an inlet pipe at the bridge would be needed. Ms. Susan Swickard, Talking Teddy/Audio Video of Estes Park, also expressed concern regarding pedestrian safety near the Miners Exchange Building. Ms. Rosener, repre- senting the property owner, stated the owner was aware of the situation; however, a financial plan to install the sidewalk had not yet been initiated. Normal procedure is to allow one 24-26' curb cut per property. The Committee discussed sed and profile" file" curb cuts, location of an existing power Municipal Code Regulations requiring sidewalks. The Committee recommends the property owner be asked, on a volunteer basis, to install a 6' wide sidewalk, curb and gutter from the north edge of the building housing the "Frame Works" to the bridge, tapering the sidewalk to 8' from the Frame Works building south, installing a 24' curb cut at the building housing the ein"Rainebow Doll Shoppe and Clinic" (120 East Riverside Drive), talling a 16/18' curb cut on the south side of the Frame Works building (130 East Riverside Drive) and that the installation be completed by June 1, 1985. MUNICIPAL BUILDING - REQUEST FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODEL: Public Works Director Widmer submitted a sketch of the proposed Police Department remodeling. Acting Police Chief Elste stated the remodeling would create a new office for the micro -computer. Following discussion, the Committee recommends staff obtain cost estimates on all available options and submitting the estimates to the Committee for their review. MUNICIPAL BUILDING - ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE: As referred by the Light and Power Committee in their meeting held February 13, 1985, the Committee reviewed the need for additional office space for the Utilities/Engineering Depart- ments. A meeting has been arranged between La for rECounty Park and staff to discuss the County s facility study Additional information regarding all available options will be forthcoming. PUBLIC WORKS SHOP HOIST - REVIEW OF BIDS: iates were the low Dctor bidders eeny ad Works Shop Buildingwith ditional bid of oair reel uipmentaisdcost $1,327. to The tot l an dbudgeted overhead qequipment was $10,000. The Committee recommends accept- ing this equip ing Feeney and Associates' bid of $4,847 for the "Benwil" hoist BRAD FOR D PUBLISHING CO.. DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - February 21, 1985 - Page two and installing the associated equipment for a total expenditure of $6,174±. GRADER - AUTHORIZATION TO BID: Public Works Director Widmer requested authorization to begin the bidding process for a new grader. $74,400 has been budgeted in 1985. The "mid -size" type of grader is desired. The grader now being operated will be used as a trade-in. The Committee recom- mends authorizing Public Works Director Widmer to begin the proposal process to bid a grader. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - REQUEST TO REBID TOWN'S SERVICE: A letter dated January 16, 1985 submitted by John Marshall, representing Peak Fire Equipment, was presented. Mr. Marshall requested the opportunity to bid on the fire extinguisher service used by the Town. The Committee recommends Director Widmer be authorized to negotiate a contract between the firms of Peak Fire Equipment and Zigler Fire Extinguisher Service. REPORTS: Director Widmer stated the contractor, R. C. Health Construction Company, constructing Streetscape II is close to being on sched- ule and the project is running smoothly. The Crags Drive Bridge project has been re -activated. There is a possibility the bridge could be opened in the next two months. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. e,eti- Q G .,J Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk V E FEB 2 61985: