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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 26, 2006
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 26th day of
January, 2006.
Committee: Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen and Homeier
Attending: Trustees Doylen and Homeier
Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Chief Richardson, 2nd Asst.
Chief Hirning, Deputy Clerk Schares
Absent: Chairman Newsom
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
1. Estes Valley Victim Advocates Contract — Request Approval. Chief
Richardson reviewed the 2006 Victim Advocates contract for services. Staff
recommends approval of the contract for the amount of $7,500.00. The
Committee recommends approval of the Estes Valley Victim Advocates
Contract for $7,500.00.
Reports:
1. Zone Summary 2005 — Sgt. Rose reviewed the progress of Zone Policing in
2005. Trustee Doylen recommended expanding Zone Policing to also address
criminal issues, as well as civil issues. Chief Richardson advised that this
program is in its infancy stage and over time will evolve.
2. Community Assessment — Officer Allen presented a community assessment of
the transient issues in Estes Park. He recommended the Town take a proactive
approach to getting the transients the help they need.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Request for Fireworks Permit from Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park —
presented by representative from C.A.C.E.P. — Request Approval. Mike Oline,
President of C.A.C.E.P., requested a fireworks permit for Bond Park on January 29,
2006 and permission for a parade along MacGregor Ave., Park Lane and Virginia Drive
for the Chinese New Year's Celebration. Second Asst. Chief Hirning commented there
is a fire hazard concern with the fireworks in Bond Park. Town Administrator Repola
recommended the Town assist with the insurance premium for an amount not to exceed
$350.00. The Committee recommends approval of the fireworks permit,
contingent on liability insurance with the Town contributing up to $350.00, and
approval of the parade.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Reports:
3. Republic Parking - Tamara Von Feldt and Dana G. Klein, Republic Parking
System, reviewed the draft of the 2005 Town of Estes Park Parking Study. The
final report will be presented to the Town Board when it is completed.
4. Pit Bull Study — Chief Richardson stated it has been found at this time the Town
can not have a breed specific dog ban due to statutory requirements. Further
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studies will be done to promote a safe environment for the citizens and tourist of
Estes Park.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Reports:
Year End Reports: Second Asst. Chief Hirning reviewed the 2005 year end report.
There being no further business, Trustee Doylen adjourned the meeting at 10:16 a.m.
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