HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 2005-06-30RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 30, 2005
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 30' day of June,
2005.
Committee: Chairman Newsom, Trustees Doylen and Homeier
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Deputy Clerk Williamson
Absent: None
Chairman Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) — Request Approval of 2006
Telephone Exchange Access Facility Charge/Wireless Communications Access
Charge. The Committee reviewed the standard Resolution as prepared by the LETA
Board, and the rate is again $.45/month. The Committee recommends approval of
the Resolution as presented.
Strategic Plan for 2005-2010 — Request Approval. In 2002, a strategic planning
committee was formed to develop a long term plan with goals and objectives for the
Police Department. The strategic plan development process encompassed three key
components: Budget, Internal Customers, and External Customers. This five year plan
(2005-2010) will be reviewed bi-annually and be incorporated within the department's
Policy and Procedure Manual to ensure continuous application. Administrator Repola
suggested an executive summary be prepared for the Board outlining the mission
statement and key objectives and goals. The Committee recommends approval of
the Strategic Plan to be included in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual
as presented.
Republic Parking System Parking Analysis Plan RFP — Request Approval. In
2001, a comprehensive transportation study was completed by Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig
which included a parking analysis plan for public parking. This study was a one day
study conducted on a Saturday during the Estes Park Rodeo in 2001 and incorporated
the following parking issues: parking occupancy, duration and turnover. Given the
outcome of this study and the Town Board Goal #5 (Public Transportation and Parking)
Republic Parking System (RPS) was contacted to obtain a cost estimate for conducting
an in-depth study of current parking patterns with the Town. RPS submitted an RFP to
study the following parking issues: demand analysis, operating expense projections,
surveys, design critique, revenue control equipment recommendations, and method of
operation.
Brian Kern, Regional Manager, stated Republic Parking System has performed parking
studies for towns similar in size to the Town of Estes Park. Possible recommendations
might include shortening 3 hour street parking in order to move more cars to long term
parking, require employees to park outside the downtown area, paid parking and more
signage to outlining parking lots to help eliminate downtown congestion. Interviews will
be conducted with visitors and business owners in the downtown area.
Trustee Doylen questioned the timing of the study and suggested the study should be
done in 2006 after the new Visitor Center parking lot is complete and the shuttle is in
place. Administrator Repola suggested a 2 part study with a comprehensive study done
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee — June 30, 2005 — Page 2
in July 2005 and an abbreviated study completed in 2006 to observe the impact of the
new parking lot and shuttle. Chief Richardson and Goal Team #5 will present options
for a second study in 2006 at the July 12th Town Board meeting. Administrator Repola
also suggested a community meeting be held to discuss parking options proposed by
Republic Parking System.
This item is not budgeted; however the Police Department currently has 4 vacancies
creating a budget savings within the department that could be used to fund the study.
The Committee supports the study; however they requested the item be
presented as an action item for full discussion at the July 12th Town Board
meeting.
Reports:
Chief Richardson reported a letter was mailed to Jean Smith outlining the reasons the
Town could not place a digital speed sign on Spur 66. Jean Smith responded to the
Chiefs letter with a thank you letter. The Sheriffs Department has stated a speed
monitor will be placed on the Spur to evaluate traffic speeds.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Extension of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rocky Mountain
National Park (RMNP). The Town/Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department (EPVFD) and
RMNP currently have a MOU to provide services and assistance between the two
agencies. The MOU was scheduled to expire on July 20, 2003; however, in July 2003
and July 2004, a one-year extension of the MOU was approved. Chief Dorman
explained that a final agreement will not be available by the expiration date of July 20,
2005, and requested an extension be granted to allow continued discussions between
the EPVFD and RMNP. There is no budget impact associated with this agreement.
The Committee recommends approval of the extension to the MOU between the
Town and RMNP as presented.
There being no further business, Chairman Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
J U L 1 2 2005
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES