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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1997-09-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Safety Committee September 18, 1997 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley All Assistant Town Administrator Widmer, Police Chief Repola, Fire Chief Dorman, and Special Events Director Hinze, Deputy Clerk Kuehl None Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT PaCK School Year 1996-97 Summary: PaCK Representative Roger Shipppy reviewed the programs PaCK sponsored during the past year and will sponsor in the coming year: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco anti- smoking and spit tobacco seminars in conjunction with the Medical Center; self-esteem speakers; after prom activities (150-175 attending last year); five middle school dances (220-250 attendance); Girls are Great weekend program, self improvement for middle school girls (the same type of program for boys will be encouraged this year); 16th birthday card program, which includes message on responsible driving habits, a card with important phone numbers, and a quarter donated by John Hancock to be kept for an emergency phone call; and adult baseline programs. Captain Filsinger sits on the board of directors. Chief Repola commended PaCK for their efforts working with youth. Mr. Shippy presented a proposed budget request to Finance Director Vavra, and this request will be presented to the Board in scheduled Work Sessions. Christmas Holiday Weekend Event: Chief Repola explained that the Special Events Department, Business Advocates group (downtown merchants), and the Chamber Resort Association have requested that Elkhorn Ave. be closed for their 1st annual "Celebrate in Estes Park" holiday weekend. It is proposed that from 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, through 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 14, Elkhorn Ave. be closed from Park Ln. to Spruce Ave., with no access off Wiest. After hours of the event (ending 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday) cross traffic will be allowed on Moraine. Westbound traffic will be routed onto E. Riverside Ave. and the one-way on Rockwell St. will be reversed to allow traffic flow onto Moraine. Eastbound traffic into town from Moraine will be routed to Crags Dr. and then Riverside Ave. These detours will be staffed with seasonal employees during holiday event hours (until 8:00 p.m on Friday and Saturday and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday). A map of the detour will be provided to Town Board, and will be published in the Trail - Gazette. Emergency vehicles will have access to Elkhorn Ave. at all times. The type of barricades used will be authorized by CDOT, with limited flashers. Booths will be set up in the streets, the music system will be in place, and carriage rides will be offered. Assistant Administrator Widmer suggested that the Coffee Bar parking lot entrance be made accessible for parking. The Committee recommends closure of Elkhorn Ave. be approved with access to the Coffee Bar parking lot available. Trustee Barker reminded the Committee that this is a pilot program, and if successful, additional weekend closures may be requested next year. Special Events Director Hinze reported that a fireworks display is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12, from the Knoll property. Permission for this has been obtained from EPURA, and Mark Pallissard, pyrotech who assists with the July 4th fireworks, has agreed to organize this display. Fire Chief Dorman has given temporary approval and will place a fire truck and fire fighters at BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety committee meeting, September 18, 199/ - Page 2 the scene. Final approval will come the day of the event as weather conditions are tracked. Winds in excess of 40 mph will cause cancellation of the event, with rescheduling for Saturday evening. The display will be directed away from downtown, but will be visible from downtown and Stanley Village areas. The size of the fireworks shell will not exceed 5" (the shell size for the July 4th display is 10"). This event will be covered under the Town insurance policy. Director Hinze requested officer assistance to patrol the Knoll area on December 12, to keep visitors from the scene. The Knoll will be posted with no trespassing signs. The Committee approve this event, including officer assistance. Amending 1995 Model Traffic Code - Ordinance: Police Chief Repola explained that the State of Colorado Department of Transportation approved an increased fine for speeding in construction, repair or maintenance zones. This change is in Section 613 of the Model Traffic Code. An Ordinance is required to amend the Town Code and allow tickets to be written into Municipal Court. The Committee recommends approval of the Ordinance to amend Section 613 of the Model Traffic Code. It was noted that most contractors provide their own signage informing the public of this law, and Public Works will be required to update their signs if applicable. Trustee Baudek noted that Hwy. 7 speeds are increasing since the widening of that highway. Chief Repola noted that all speed limit signs have not been replaced, and that once the traffic signal is placed at the Manford intersection, speeds should decrease. The speed monitor trailer will be placed on Hwy. 7 periodically. Parking Report: Chief Repola presented the end of season report, noting that 800 of the tickets issued were warnings and revenues were slightly increased from last year. The Clancy system is very successful in monitoring parking, as well as visitor counts. Signage in the Municipal Parking Lot may need revision, particularly regarding RV parking (change to "oversize vehicles"). FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Prevention Week: Fire Chief Dorman noted that Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11. Fire fighters will be visiting schools providing information on fire safety, and that smoke detectors and batteries will be distributed through donations from local businesses. On October 11, an Options Fair, similar to the 9 News Health Fair, will be offered to the public. Fire equipment and a flight -for -life helicopter will be on display. Labor Day Crafts Fair - Recap: Chief Dorman reported that the Crafts Fair raised $6,500 for Muscular Dystrophy and the income from the food booth and vendor rental netted $17,000, to be used for equipment purchase consisting of 10 new air packs. The cost of these air packs totals $25,000. Donations are expected to make up the difference. Chief Dorman thanked the Estes Park citizens for their continued generosity. REPORTS No report. There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk SEP 2 3 1997 'o^c; Fa.:w•