HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1982-06-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee
June 17, 1982
Committee: Chairman Dannels, Trustees Houston and Wagner
Attending: All
Also Attending: Mayor Tregent, Town Administrator Hill, Public
Works Director Widmer
BIDS FOR MUNICIPAL TRASH SERVICE:
Two bids were received as follows: Rocky Mountain Trash Service,
$290.00 per month for all containers. A-1 Trash Service, $39.00
per month for the dumpster at the municipal building only. The
Committee recommends accepting the bid as submitted from Rocky
Mountain Trash Service.
VIRGINIA DRIVE SIDEWALKS:
Mr. Gary Brown reported that Mr. Pinson has been hired to construct
the sidewalk in front of the Leach property. Mr. Brown also
expressed concern about the possible future removable of the
sidewalk should the property be developed with a new building.
The Committee assured Mr. Brown the removal of the sidewalk would
not be required. Mr. Brown also reported that Mr. Pinson has
been hired to construct the sidewalk, curb and gutter in front
of his property north to the bridge. He will then construct
curb and gutter only allthe way north to the alley. The Committee
recommends this be approved. Mr. Greig Steiner indicated he
did not intent to build his sidewalk for one to three years.
After considerable discussion, the Committee recommends the Board
of Trustees proceed with the processes available to them to build
the sidewalk and assess the cost to the property owner.
PARKING LOT #2 ELKHORN AVE. (ACROSS FROM BOND PARK):
A letter dated June 8, 1982, from the Prescott Agency to Mayor
Harry B. Tregent was received and referred to this Committee
regarding the closure of parking lot #2 entrance onto Elkhorn
Avenue. Public Works Director Widmer reported that Mr. Rosener
was also in favor of the closure of this entrance. The Committee
then discussed the traffic problems that are caused by the existence
of this driveway and recommended its immediate closure and extension
of the landscaping.
STREET CUT PERMITS:
Director Widmer discussed the problem that exists with various
contractors cutting streets without obtaining peLmits. The
Committee discussed the possibility of assessing double charges
when this occurs or issuing citations for violation of the
Municipal Code. The Committee recommends the Public Works
Director issue violations to Municipal Court as prescribed by
code.
FOREST SERVICE HIGHWAY 7 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Director Widmer reported the Forest Service will hold staff
hearings on the reconstruction of Highway 7 on Monday, June 21,
1982, at 1:00 p.m. in the municipal building. The Committee
instructed Mr. Widmer to propose a 68' road section rather than
the 88' section as included in the E.I.S. A copy of this section
is attached to these proceedings. The Committee also recommends
that the Board of Trustees adopt the modified 68' road section
as a standard for Highway 7 within the corporate limits of Estes
Park.
BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Works Committee - June 17, 1982 - Page 2
SPRUCE DRIVE VACATE:
Mr. Bill Van Horn appeared before the Committee representing
the owners of the property located at the northwest corner of
Elkhorn Avenue and Spruce Drive. Several members of the Committee
and the Public Works Director made an on site inspection of this
property prior to the Committee meeting. The Committee requested
that Mr. Van Horn discuss with his client the possibility of
trading the land in the proposed vacate on Spruce Drive for a
nearly equal amount of land on Elkhorn Avenue.
REPORTS:
Director Widmer reported a theoretical savings of $4,937 during
the first five months of the year for the municipal building
electric usage.
Landscaping for parking lot #2, with the exception of the benches
and the lighting, is complete.
The new telephone system is now in operation, and with a few
minor exceptions, appears to be satisfactory.
Director Widmer reported that the new tile floor in the public
restroom area of the municipal building is now complete and that
heavy duty vinyl stair treads will be installed in the very near
future.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Ann E. Jensen ecretary
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