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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, December 7, 2000
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 7`h day of December, 2000.
Committee: Chairman Gillette, Trustees Jeffrey and Newsom
Attending: Chairman Gillette and Trustee Newsom
Absent: Trustee Jeffrey
Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Deputy Police Chief Filsinger, Fire Chief
Dorman, Deputy Town Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
Chairman Gillette paused for a moment of silence in honor of Pearl Harbor Day.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Domestic Animal Waste Removal - Amendment to Municipal Code: Deputy Chief Filsinger
reported that the Municipal Code addresses the responsibilities of dog owners for removing feces,
but does not address the issue for other domestic pets such as cats. Town Attorney White
prepared an amendment to Title 7 of the Municipal Code that would hold all owners of domestic
pets responsible for the removal of feces deposited by their pet(s) on any property, public or
private.
Doreen Pool, 1017 Pine Knoll Drive, spoke in favor of the ordinance and questioned enforcement
and fines imposed. The Police Department will be responsible for enforcement and violations will
be submitted to Municipal Court.
Concluding all discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the ordinance amending
Title 7 of the Municipal Code relating to animal waste as presented. The term "domestic
animals" will be clarified by Attorney White.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (EPVFD)
Radio Purchase: Fire Chief Dorman reported that the Fire Department budgeted $3,000 in year
2000 to upgrade portable and programmable radios. A bid was received from Motorola
Corporation for a total price of $2,821.60, to replace two (2) JT1000 portable radios, two (2)
speaker microphones and two (2) vehicle chargers. The Committee recommends approval of
the radio purchase as presented.
REPORTS
Elkhorn Avenue Speed Report: In response to Committee's request, Deputy Police Chief
Filsinger reported that a speed check of 11,500 vehicles was conducted on Elkhorn Avenue from
November 21st through 24`h. The report indicated that speeds of the west -bound traffic were within
speed parameters and 26% of the east -bound traffic ranged between 5-15 mph over the speed
limit. It was determined that speed limit signs were not present in the core downtown area and this
may have affected the results. Speed limit signs have been requested and the Police Department
will monitor Elkhorn Avenue following installation of the signs.
Emergency Preparedness Network (EPN): Cherie Bartram, Communications Supervisor
presented a report regarding the Qwest Emergency Preparedness Network, also known as the
reverse 911 system. L.E.T.A. approved the inclusion of Estes Park into the system effective
January 2001 and will cover the monthly maintenance and set-up costs. The Town will be
responsible for the individual phone call costs (approximately 4 cents per call) and no additional
telephonAIgrtuill be n :cessary.
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk