HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1979-12-27BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., OENVER
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
December 27, 1979
Committee: Chairman Swickard, Trustees Burgess and Wagner
Attending: Chairman Swickard, Trustee Wagner
Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Police Chief Ault, Public Works
Director Widmer
Absent: Trustee Burgess
REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE:
Dick Carlton, resident in University Heights, appeared before the
Committee requesting a portion of University Drive be closed to
parking. He explained that the vehicles continuously parked along
the street create a safety hazard and that there is ample off-street
parking for these vehicles. The Committee expressed reservation in
enacting and enforcing an ordinance for this particular situation and
directed Police Chief Ault to review existing ordinances and the Model
Traffic Code regarding alternative actions.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:
Police Chief Ault reported that the FCC License for the Police Depart-
ment's.new radio frequency shouldbe
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mission to order the console (approximately
station equipment ($3,400) immediately to save time and avoid price
increases. Payment would not be made until 1980. The Committee recom-
mends approval.
1980 VEHICLE PURCHASES:
Colorado Chrysler Inc. of Denver received the state bid for policem-
vehicles at $6,216.21 per unit (includes several options).
mittee discussed at length small vehicles vs. large vehicles and
gasoline vs. diesel fuel for patrol cars and directed the Police Chief
to obtain price estimates for medium sized diesel fuel vehicles.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE:
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An eelectrical system of55 sthetelectric vehicle.replace thTheatteries Committeenfeltwork
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this amount was excessive and directed the Police Chief to research
alternative methods of transportation for the parking meter,sp
such as mo-peds.
OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS:
Police Chief Ault requested a new desk
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an IBM SelectrII typewriter ($864)to
department. The Committee directed htehee hief d typewriter.
REPORTS:desk bid from
Pratt's and recommends purchasing
REPORTS:
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING SECURITY is being tightened by increasing the
number of building checks by the janitors and officersandchanging
the keys to open only those doors needed by meeting groups.
Chief Ault reported on a meeting with the County Civil Defense Repre-
sentative who is preparing a county wide civil preparedness plan. He
also will be meeting soon with a citizen who has expressed interest in
assisting the Chief in civil defense activities.
BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO., DENVER
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee - December 27, 1979 - Page Two (2)
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT has officially adopted the formal procedure
for closing state highways for parades and civic events. Applications
are available at the Police Department and Town Administrator's office
to start the procedure which takes from 30 to 60 days.
The Police Chief reported on various procedural changes with regard
to the Larimer County Jail in order to reduce the load on the facility
which has been declared inadequate.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Joan Van Horn, Town Clerk