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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1984-02-16BRAOFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Works Committee February 16, 1984 Committee: Chairman Dannels, Trustees Houston and Wagner Attending: Chairman Dannels and Trustee Houston ll, Also Attending: Mayor Public TWorks tDirector , Town dWidmer, Clerkministrator Jensen REQUEST TO USE PARKING LOT NO. 1: Mr. Rick Hicks, President of the Rocky Mountain Dulcimer Society, appeared to request permission to use Parking Lot No. 1 on June 9 and 10, 1984 for the Colorado State Dulcimer Festival. The festival is part of the Wildflower Music Festival sponsored by the Estes Park Area Merchants Association. The proposed use includes a stage, a seating area, and an Arts and Crafts display and sale area. Mr. Hicks also requested the Light and Power Department supply the electricity and the necessary outlets for the performances, at an estimated cost of. $1,000 depending on capacity and the number of circuits needed. Mr. Hicks and Mr. Jay Grooters stated that the Festival will provide funds to help pay for the electricity but would like the Town to help with the cost of installation stating that other festivals would be using the location and this would give them permanent electrical facilities. After a lengthy discussion, the Committee recommends approval for use of Parking Lot No. 1 on June 9th and loth. No decision was reached on the electricity charges. LIBRARY - REQUEST TO ADD BOARD MEMBERS - LIBRARY AGREEMENT: Mr. Ted Schmidt and Ms. Elaine Hostmark appeared before the Committee to request that the Library Board be expanded to seven members, which would include two members from the unincorporated area of the Estes Valley. Mayor Tregent asked if the Woman's Club had been considered. Mr. Schmidt stated that the Library Board would meet with the Woman's Club and obtain their approval before proceeding. The Committee recommends the Library Board be allowed to add two Board Members from the unincorporated area of the Estes Valley with approval from the Woman's Club. The recommendation will go to the March 13, 1984 meeting of the Board of Trustees. The Public Works Committee reviewed the Library Services Agree- ment between the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County. After a brief discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the Agreement. HALL PROPERTY PURCHASE: Public Works Director Widmer reported that the Town was not able to purchase part of the Hall property (where the Standard Station was located) because of the existing lease on the property and the legal problems involved. Director Widmer stated that the Town should consider purchasing the Hall property which is not involved in the legal difficulties - the 291 West Elkhorn Build- ing. This would allow the Town to tear down the building and smooth up the property. This portion of the property is about 36% of the entire tract and the money has been escrowed for the purchase. The Committee recommends the Town proceed with the purchase of the property at 291 West Elkhorn. BRAOFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - February 16, 1984 - Page 2 PEACOCK PARK - AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONSTRUCTION: Director Widmer requested permission for the Town to negotiate with N.C.E., Inc. (construction manager for the Streetscape Plan) for the construction of Peacock Park. The Committee recommends approval of the request. PROPOSED CODE CHANGES RELATING TO SIDEWALKS: In a memorandum dated February 16, 1984, Attorney Gregory White reported on the proposed amendments to Chapter 12 of the Munici- pal Code with regard to sidewalk encroachments. Section 12-20-020 - The Town would remove from the Ordinance the words "cement" and "cemented". The purpose is to allow brick to be used on sidewalks without cementing the brick in place. Section 12-24-020 - Provides that any encroachments to be placed on sidewalks would have to go before the Board of Trustees, and a permit would need to be issued prior to placement. (Encroach- ments are window boxes, benches, kiosks, etc.) Section 12-24-040 - Requires that encroachments be maintained. After a lengthy discussion, the Committee recommends the Town Attorney draw up the Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Authority be advised of the changes. AUTHORIZATION TO BID EQUIPMENT: Director Widmer requested permission to take bids on a 4 X 4 tractor and an air compressor. The Committee recommends approval of the request. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT: Director Widmer requested permission to purchase a snowplow, paint striper, and parks equipment as budgeted in 1984 capital expenditure items for the Public Works Department. The Committee recommends approval of the request. REPORTS: The Riverfront Park drawings are almost finished. The Highway Department, Rocky Mountain Consultants and the Town's Public Works Department reviewed the preliminary drawings for the Crags Drive Bridge. The Highway Department will be going to bid this summer in anticipation of construction of the bridge this fall. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. FEB 2 81984. BOARD OF TRUSTEES