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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
iTown of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 3, 2002
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes
Park, Larimer Count, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of
Estes Park on the 3 of January, 2002.
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey -Clark and Newsom
Attending: All
Absent: None
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Richardson, Fire Chief
Dorman, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Dispatch Furniture Purchase — Approval. Chief Richardson explained that funds were
budgeted as part of the 2001 remodel project to replace existing Dispatch furniture that
does not meet ergonomic recommendations. The following bids were received:
Watson Furniture Systems
Wireless Advanced Communications
$ 11,344.56
9,608.00
The 2001 Budget includes $10,000 for the purchase of new furniture. The Committee
recommends acceptance of the bid from Wireless Advanced Communications to
replace the Dispatch furniture as presented.
Estes Valley Victim Advocates' Contract for Services — Approval. Chief Richardson
presented a Contract for Services between the Estes Park Police Dept. and Estes Valley
Victim Advocates for crisis intervention and counseling. The term of this agreement is
from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The Committee recommends
approval of the Estes Valley Victim Advocates' Contract of Services as presented.
Loading Zone Petition — Approval. Chief Richardson noted that each year, from May to
September, "Loading Zone/No Parking" signs are posted along E. Elkhorn Ave. (between
E. Riverside Dr. and Moraine Ave.) The Town recently received a petition from downtown
merchants and delivery companies requesting that the "No Parking" signs remain in place
year-round. In Staffs opinion, the request will improve safety as ample parking is
available during the off-season, the impact of losing these parking spaces should be
minimal. The Committee recommends changing the parking spaces along E.
Elkhorn Ave., between E. Riverside Dr. and Moraine Ave., to year-round "Loading
Zone/No Parking" spaces and immediately posting appropriate signs as indicated
above. If problems arise with the permanent signage and bollards, staff will revisit this
issue at a future Committee meeting.
REPORTS
Chief Richardson explained the Community Safety Project In Partnership with CSU
Cooperative Extension program and presented the Partnership Agreement between
CSU, the Estes Park Police Dept., and the Community Representative. The goal of the
program is to identify and train a group of diverse community representatives to address
public safety issues that affect local citizens. The Committee acknowledged the
Department's participation in the partnership.
The Committee reviewed the NIBRS 2001 3rd Quarter Report. Counterfeiting and assault
statistics were discussed.
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A summary of the Estes Park Police Dept./Larimer County Health 2001 Tobacco
Program was presented. On behalf of the Committee, Chairman Gillette commended
Sgt. Kufeld, and Officers Marciniak and Trenholm for their participation in the program.
Chief Richardson briefed the Committee on House Bill 1114 and the Colorado
Progressive Coalition, a non-profit civil rights organization addressing the issue of racial
and ethnic profiling. House Bill 1114 was signed into law on June 5.
Chief Richardson reported that Officer Ryan Alberts has submitted a letter of resignation.
Officer Alberts has been with the Dept. for 5 years and has accepted employment with the
Larimer County Sheriffs Dept.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (EPVFD)
New Members — Report. Chief Dorman reported that 6 candidates successfully
completed a written, physical, and oral exam process. The candidates will attend
Loveland's Firefighting Academy to attain Firefighter 1 status.
Volunteer Incentive Program — Update. Chief Dorman discussed volunteer incentive
program options under review.
Bear Lake Fire — Report. Chief Dorman briefed the Committee on the recent fire at Bear
Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Both fires are currently under investigation.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the meeting at adjourned at
7:56 a.m.
APPROVED
1 JAN 8 2002
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk