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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee
July 21, 1983
Committee: Chairman Dannels, Trustees Houston and Wagner
Attending: Chairman Dannels, Trustees Houston and Wagner
Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Public Works Director
Widmer
BENCHES:
Director Widmer reported the old style benches now in Bond Park are
not available. The Committee recommends any decision on benches be
deferred until the URA decides on side walk furniture.
RIVERSIDE PARK:
The Committee recommends a change order be issued on the Riverside
Park contract adding:
ITEM
1. Plant material and drip irrigation
2. Play Structure
3. Timber Benches (3)
Total
AMOUNT
$999.00
$3,485.00
$750.00
$5,234.00
These items can be funded by not building the proposed play structure
in parking lot ##1 - $4,500.00 and a portion of the money budgeted for
Municipal Building sprinkler system $6,000.00.
SNOW PLOW:
The Committee recommends the Public Works Director be authorized to
purchase a new snow plow unit at a cost of $28,000.00 (trade in old
unit $6,000.00).
Funding for this unit will be by eliminating the $30,000.00 purchase
of a skid loader budgeted for 1983.
BEAVER POINT BIKE & WALKWAY:
Director Widmer has met with the State Highway Department and it
was determined the best location for the Beaver Point Trail would
be on the south side of the highway adjacent to the vehicle surface.
The Committee recommends this project be included in the 1983 Street
Improvement program this fall and that it be coordinated with the
Water Department Main Project.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING PAINTING:
The Committee authorized Director Widmer to proceed with the bidding
process as budgeted for the painting of the Municipal Building out-
side trim.
POLICE DEPARTMENT ROOF:
An investigation of the roof problems on the Public Safety Building
indicate an immediate need to repair the roof surface.
The Committee recommends the Public Works Director proceed with bids
on this project.
BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee - July 21, 1983 - Page 2
CRAGS DRIVE BRIDGE:
The contracts between the TOWN OF ESTES PARK and the COLORADO STATE
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT have been reviewed by Director Widmer and the
Town Attorney.
The Committee recommends these agreements be approved.
REPORTS:
Peacock Park - boulders and dirt delivered and the Scouts are working
on the park.
Dessauer Trial - Director Widmer reported the trial ended yesterday
and the court awarded Mrs. Dessauer $1,980.00 for out of pocket
medical expenses.
Pavement Management Systems have completed the Estes Park Project.
Director Widmer reported it appears to give excellent guide lines
on future maintenance and improvements. The report will be used
to structure the 1983 Street Improvement Program.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Dale G. Hill, Acting Clerk
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