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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 26, 2004
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
February, 2004.
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Newsom
Attending: Chairman Gillette and Trustee Jeffrey -Clark
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Municipal Court Judge Brown,
Police Chief Richardson, 1st Asst. Fire Chief McCown, Police
Commander van Deutekom, Police Sgt. Rose, and Deputy
Clerk van Deutekom
Absent: Trustee Newsom
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Ordinance Revision — Approval Request. Chief Richardson explained that
staff conducted a review of the Town's dog ordinance due to increasing vicious animal
attacks occurring within Colorado. It was determined the existing Ordinance did not
adequately provide the effective enforcement measures to address vicious animal
violations. The revisions made are intended to provide staff the ability to effectively
enforce and impound vicious animals as a matter of Public Safety.
Chief Richardson presented a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 7.12 of the
Municipal Code from "Dogs" to "Animals" and specifically addresses vicious animals.
The proposed changes have been approved by Town Attorney White:
The Committee recommends approval of the Ordinance amending Chapter 7.12 of
the Municipal Code as presented.
Noise Ordinance Revision — Approval Request. In October 2003, staff presented the
results of a noise pollution study from various Colorado communities. Based on those
findings, Chief Richardson presented a proposed ordinance amending Chapter
8.04.080 of the Municipal Code. The proposed changes have been approved by Town
Attorney White.
Discussion was held regarding exemptions, variances, and special events. Staff was
directed to include an exemption in the Ordinance for school activities. Concluding all
discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the Ordinance amending
Chapter 8.04.080 of the Municipal Code, as presented, to include an exemption for
school activities.
Reports
Municipal Court Annual Report. Judge Brown presented the Annual Municipal Court
Report for 2003. A total of 287 cases were heard by the Court resulting in fines of
$15,900 compared to 620 cases and $29,453 in 2002. Parking fines processed during
2003 totaled $3,860 compared to $3,578 in 2002. Discussion was held regarding a
recent vicious dog case resulting in impoundment, Restorative Justice, community
education programs, and the revised Court schedule.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee — February 26, 2004 — Page 2
2002/2003 False Alarm Comparison. Chief Richardson presented the 2002/2003
False Alarm Comparison Report, as summarized below:
# of Alarms Warnings Total Fees
2002 186 74 $1,850
2003 129 113 $575
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Reports.
Fire District Update — Service Plan Draft. The Fire District Feasibility Committee
(FDFC) received a draft of the Fire District Service Plan as prepared by Town Attorney
White. A final Service Plan will be presented to the Town Board and County
Commissioners for approval in the near future.
Firehouse Remodel. The upstairs remodel project at the fire station is essentially
complete. A physical trainer will begin developing fitness programs for individual
firefighters soon.
S.C.B.A. Upgrade — Emergency Buddy Breathing System (E.B.B.S). A new NFPA
standard requires that all new air packs be equipped with a device to supply air to
another air pack in case of an emergency, referred to as the Emergency Buddy
Breathing System. The Dept. will purchase this apparatus and retrofit all of the air
packs (21) within the next 30 days. The cost of the device is approximately $350 per
pack.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at 8:03 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
MAR - 9 2004
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES