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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
July 18, 1996
Committee: Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief
Repola, Fire Chief Rumley, Deputy Clerk Kuehl
Absent: None
Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Personnel Update: Chief Repola introduced Cpl. Culloo and Officer
Brand, and explained that introductions of Police Department
personnel will continue periodically. Chief Repola announced two
openings in communications.
Parking Management - Clancy: Chief Repola presented detailed
parking violation reports, noting that 530 tickets have been issued
totaling $2,725 in fines.
"No Left Turn" at Highway 36/Stanley Avenue: At Trustee Baudek's
request, Chief Repola and Public Works Director Linnane presented
their findings regarding the necessity of the "No Left Turn" sign
at the intersection of Stanley Avenue and Highway 36. A traffic
history of that intersection and the intersections along Highway 7
where the traffic was diverted was presented. CDOT recommended the
sign be removed after trees in the vicinity are trimmed for site
distance. Director Linnane explained that the site distance in
either direction is 400'f. Administrator Klaphake noted that the
traffic flow has increased dramatically since the sign was placed.
The Committee recommends the "No Left Turn" sign at the
intersection of Highway 36 and Stanley Avenue be removed after the
surrounding trees have been trimmed per CDOT recommendation.
"No Parking" Signs along Cleave Street: Chief Repola reported
that the "No Parking" signs along Cleave Street were removed during
the past year and suggested that these be reinstalled to facilitate
traffic flow around the curve. The Committee recommends
replacement of "No Parking" signs along Cleave Street per Public
Works recommendations.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Training Ground Water Supply: Water Superintendent Goehring
contacted the Colorado Department of Health Drinking Water Division
to determine regulations for installation of a potable water line
across the abandoned landfill. The line was designed using the
comments received and includes a vault with a backflow preventer
approximately 450' and a 6" galvanized threaded pipe and fire
hydrant assembly at an estimated cost for materials of $13,090.00.
As reported previously, local contractors have volunteered the
labor. Two alternatives to the proposed underground line through
the landfill were: a surface line and a line from Ivy Street, which
would significantly increase the cost. Chief Rumley explained that
the training area would only be used during the summer months, so
an underground line is not necessary. After discussion, the
Committee recommends approval of the concept for installation of a
water surface line at a cost not to exceed $15,000, to be included
in the 1997 budget, with possible completion of the project next
Spring.
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Dannels Fire Station Construction Change Orders: Assistant
Administrator Widmer presented the following change orders from
R.C. Heath Construction:
Delete Unit Heater $( 613)
Revised hardware $ 598
Glycol sprinkler system $(1,050)
Remove concrete structure $ 3,381
Raise manhole #3 $ 570
Existing water line $ 1,052
Add 3" valve to water system $ 559
$ 3,889
The Committee recommends acceptance of the change orders as
presented.
Life Safety Code: Chief Rumley reported that he receives six to
eight complaint letters requesting the Fire Department do follow up
inspections for fire code violations at local businesses. Because
of these letters, Chief Rumley suggested fire safety codes be
adopted to avoid future problems. Administrator Klaphake noted
that once the Town adopts fire codes, any violation will be the
responsibility of the Town rather than the individual. The
Committee recommends Staff prepare a report regarding the adoption
of fire codes in similar tourist towns for presentation at the next
meeting.
REPORTS
Chief Repola presented the Quarterly Summary Report. A thank you
letter was received from K-ROCKY for the Police Department
assistance during the Bighorn Challenge. Officers Kenny, Rose,
Rowe, Swallow, Roth and Cpl. Culloo were commended for their
assistance during a potential suicide incident.
Chairman Marshall requested Public Works Department provide a
solution to a water runoff problem on Lakefront Rd. Director
Linnane explained that this is a county road and is the
responsibility of the Recreation District. However, the Town
agreed to pave the road in 1997. Director Linnane will follow up
on the present problem with the appropriate parties.
There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the
meeting at 9:10 a.m.
Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk