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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1983-06-22BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ✓Public Works Committee June 22, 1983 Committee: Chairman Dannels, Trustees Houston and Wagner Attending: Chairman Dannels and Trustee Wagner Also Attending: Mayor Tregent, Administrator Hill, Public Works Director Widmer, Clerk Jensen Absent: Trustee Houston PEACOCK BUILDING SITE - REQUEST TO LANDSCAPE BY VOLUNTEERS: Scott Shanafelt presented the Committee with a letter dated June 20, 1983, reguesting permission to landscape the Peacock Limited property, (next to King's Casuals on West Elkhorn Avenue) with the help of the Boy Scouts and the Community Action Committee. Scott Shanafelt and Ted Hanes, of the Community Action Committee, requested assistance from the Town with fill dirt, large rocks and railroad ties. The Committee informed Scott and Ted that this beautification project would be a temporary thing as this area is part of the Urban Renewal Plan. A discussion followed regarding the maintenance of this area. In a letter dated June 22, 1983, Janice Miller Jackson and Cornelia Miller Thexton agreed to do the watering for this project and help with the maintenance. The Committee recommends approval of Scott Shanafelt's request provided he clears the design with the Town Planner. The Town will agree to provide the fill dirt, rail- road ties and other items necessary to assist with this project. The Scout Troop and Community Action Committee will provide the plantings. HOSPITAL DISTRICT - REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STREET: David Habecker, representing the Park Hospital District, appeared to request the Town pave Prospect Avenue which will provide access to the new nursing home addition. Mr. Habecker stated that this area is a dedicated Town right-of-way and the street would provide access for as many as 100-150 people at any period of time. Director Widmer stated that this would be an expensive road to construct because of the boggy area. He estimated the cost for construction to be approximately $20,000.00 for about 750 feet of street. The Committee recommends that the Town staff get the soil testing and preliminary design work done and then report back to the Committee. ROOF -TOP RODEO WEEK — REQUESTS: In a letter dated June 15, 1983, the Estes Park Horse Show and Rodeo Committee requested use of Bond Park and several public facilities during WESTERN WEEK, July 18-23, 1983. The Committee recommends the following: 1. The stage coach be placed on MacGregor Avenue facing Bond Park near the northeast corner of the street; 2. The barbeques be allowed in Bond Park on Wednesday, July 20th and Saturday, July 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3. The Rotary Club prize horse be displayed at the downtown ticket booth only and not in Bond Park. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - June 22, 1983 - Page 2 BOND PARK - FENCE REMOVAL REQUEST AND DISCUSSION OF PARK USES: Director Widmer stated that the fence around Bond Park has been a maintenance expense problem and the Planners feel it is out of character with the Town. The Committee recommends the fence around Bond Park be removed. A discussion followed on the uses for Bond Park. No recommendation was made. ELKHORN AVENUE - ADDITIONAL BENCHES: The Committee discussed pedestrian seating along Elkhorn Avenue and recommends to the Town Board that 12 benches be placed along Elkhorn Avenue as a pedestrian amenity. RIVERFRONT PARK - DISCUSSION OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT: The Committee discussed the future development of Riverfront Park and recommends that the Town Staff negotiate with EDAW on the design of the park, with the design extending down to Peacock Park. REPORTS: The realignment of Virginia Drive will be finished very shortly. Chief is working on the landscaping, and the street striping is being worked out. Bids are being taken on West Riverside Park - Phase III. The bid opening will be held on Monday, June 25, 1983, at 10:00 a.m. The Committee will be in attendance at the bid opening. Request for Prosposals have been sent out for design of the Crags Drive Bridge. The proposals are to be in by July 5, 1983. We have no signed contract from the Highway Department, but they did give the Town approval to get design proposals. The Highway Department, Town Staff and the Committee will review the Request for Proposals. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.