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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1996-10-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee October 17, 1996 Committee: Attending: All Also Attending: Absent: Town Administrator Administrator Widmer, Clerk O'Connor Fire Chief Rumley Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley Klaphake, Ass't. Police Chief Repola, Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Youth Center Update. D. Barry Lawson, Youth Center Director, appeared to request Town funding in the amount of $2,400 to be used strictly for program activities and materials. During the first year of operation, the Center experienced a total of 5,820 youth contacts, and on average, conducted one program every 2.4 days. Volunteers contributed a total of 1,335 hours of direct service. The greatest need is for program funds to provide structured activities to the youth using the facility. The Center is an Intergovernmental Project with the Town, EVRPD, and Park R-3 School District. Administrator Klaphake reported that the Town holds the lease purchase on the building, plus had the cost of extending utility services to the structure. The EVRPD's responsibility was for operations and demolition of the old pool. The School District contributes toward the debt service (co-partners with the Town), they also donate any residual value. The title will eventually be given to the EVRPD. In addition, the 1997 Budget includes a contribution for PaCK, not for the Youth Center. Mr. Lawson added that the EVRPD provides staffing and utilities; however, the District does not specifically designate funds for them. In 1997, the School District is pursuing a grant to provide up to four computer work stations, plus internet access. Staff reiterated that pursuant to the Agreement, operations (EVRPD) would include programs. The Center has raised approximately $7,500 in donations for various programs and/or general operating funds. The Youth Center Board is active in fund-raising by seeking additional donations from new sources. Chief Repola commented that he agrees that there is a value in the Center, and that during a previous Youth Center meeting, Trustee Doylen suggested Mr. Lawson present his request to the Committee. Chairman Marshall stated that budget requests for 1997 have already been submitted, thus the budget is entering its final preparation stages. Discussion followed, with staff identifying two options: submit this request to the entire Budget Committee, or deny it. Discussion followed, with the Committee advising that this request will be considered by the Budget Committee, with a challenge" grant match. The Committee commended Mr. Lawson on his operation of the Youth Center. Mr. Lawson thanked the Committee for considering his request, and withdrew from the room. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - October 17, 1996 - Page 2 Following retrieval of the actual Intergovernmental Agreement, Administrator Klaphake stated that two-third's of the debt service is paid by Town, and one-third by the School. In addition, the Town funded $20,000 for site hookups, and $5,000 to PaCK for furnishings. The EVRPD's responsibilities were clarified. DARE Program - Cost Benefit Analysis. The DARE Program has been in Estes Park since 1989. In that time, three police officers have been trained to teach the core curriculum in the Park R-3 Schools. In 1996, 105 5th-grade students received training, 99 of which successfully completed/graduated from the Program. The cost per student for 1996 was $24.44, for a total budget of $2,566. In 1997, staff anticipates 102 5th- grade students, a cost of $22.84/student, and a budget of $2,330 (benefit from officers being trained). Chief Repola reviewed drug education and interdiction operations, and the Department's philosophy and contact methods towards minors. The Committee commended the Police Department for their efforts on the DARE Program. Intersection Closures - Halloween Night, October 31. Officer Mike Van Deutekom suggested that pursuant to the popularity of the Annual Halloween Night event, and to ensure public safety, the following three intersections be closed to vehicle traffic from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. (one block east, and one block west): E. Riverside Dr. at E. Elkhorn Ave. Moraine Ave. at E. Elkhorn Ave. Spruce Dr. at W. Elkhorn Ave. Incidents that occurred in 1995 were reviewed. Using traffic cones and barricades at these intersections, traffic could be diverted to alternate routes for the duration of the event. Setup is minimal, and the parking areas will be blocked -off the night before. Along with the two units already on -duty, two additional officers will perform foot patrol. A drawing clarifying the street closures was reviewed. The Committee recommends the intersection closures, as identified above for October 31 from 5:30-9:00 p.m., be approved. Personnel Update. Karen McGregor has been hired to fill one of the two dispatcher positions. Ms. McGregor is experienced, having worked for the RMNP. The 1997 Budget includes adjustment to the communications salaries which will aid in filling vacancies. Reports. The Committee reviewed the 1996 Third Quarter Summary and Correspondence for September/October. The Department has received favorable comments on their enforcement efforts on timed -parking. The new Highway 34 expansion is creating speeding violations for speeds well in excess of 35 mph, requiring additional surveillance. Discussion followed, with Chief Repola directed to research monitoring equipment and update the Committee. The Bicycle Patrol was very successful in their contact with visitors, complaints on Riverside Plaza, ability for Officer Schumaker to work closely with seasonal officers, monitor bikepaths, and parking enforcement. Favorable feedback has been received from visitors. The Department intends to continue the program; however, expansion is not financially BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - October 17, 1996 - Page 3 feasible at this time. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Dannels Fire Station - Change Orders. Ass't. Administrator Widmer reviewed Change Orders 16 through 22 for a total of $3,864.00; the most significant item is that the plantings have been deleted from this contract at this time. However, the plantings ($6,370) will be installed under separate contract in the spring. The Committee recommends approval of the Change Orders which amount to a negative amount of minus $2,506. Administrator Klaphake encouraged the community to attend the Dannels Fire Station Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 19, 1996, which begins with a Parade at 10:30 a.m. and includes a program, luncheon, entertainment and tours. There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m. Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk OCT 2 2 1996 !G"nt OF ESTES PA2N yy ii;iAl0 OF TRUS1ifS