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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public safety Committee
September 29, 1994
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Gillette, Trustees Dekker and
Marshall
All
Trustee Doylen, Town Administrator Klaphake,
Police Chief Racine, Clerk O'Connor
None
Chairman Gillette called the meeting to order at 8:03 A.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Commendation Awards. Police Chief presented Commendation
Awards to the following:
Officer Michael J. VanDeutekom - "through his expertise in
interviewing techniques, obtained permission to search the
suspect's vehicle and discovered material relating to arson
crimes."
Officer Corey Pass - "contributed to the clearing of seven
arson crimes, certainly preventing further loss of property
and possibly loss of life."
Sgt. Eddie Lang - "commended for his contribution (Seat Belt
Program) to safety of motorists and vehicle occupants and for
bringing recognition and honor to the Department and Town."
On behalf of the Committee and Town Board, Chairman Gillette
acknowledged how the efforts of the Police Department, as witnessed
above, serve the community.
Pedestrian signal/Crosswalk from the Municipal Parking Lot to
the Riverwalk. Due to 1995 Budget preparation, staff
requested direction on said signal/crosswalk. On June 24,
1991, the Committee recommended a yellow flashing light and
temporary sign be installed in the middle of E. Elkhorn Avenue
from the Municipal Parking Lot to the Riverwalk to assist an
officer station at this location. The temporary nature of the
light and sign was due to the anticipated redesign of the
municipal parking lot and crosswalk entry, and the soil
testing/gasoline monitoring of Elkhorn Avenue. In addition,
CDOT views the light and sign as "non -conforming."
Staff reported that the project would include installation of
mast arms and pedestrian -actuated signal light. Fixtures
would be painted to match existing streetscape; staff must
determine whether, as previously confirmed, CDOT will
participate in funding. Due to the 41/2% ratchet (TABOR), the
Town will request funding from EPURA. Chief Racine reported
that the signalization will release the traffic officer at
this location and possibly focus enforcement at another
location.
Discussion followed, with the Committee recommending staff
include the signal/crosswalk in 1995 Budget preparations,
directing staff to research CDOT funding.
Drug Investigation - Review. Chief Racine reported on the
recent drug arrests. Arrest warrants were issued for a number
of persons suspected of providing illegal substances to buyers
in Estes Park. The primary impetus of the Department is to
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apprehend anyone supplying juveniles with drugs. The Drug
Task Force is proving successful in limiting drugs coming into
Estes Park and the media has been helpful in this effort.
Chairman Gillette noted the media was helpful; however, in his
opinion, the media acted incorrectly in airing children's
voices on the radio during the drug raid. Trustees Dekker and
Marshall concurred, and the Committee recommends instituting
a policy whereby the media may be invited to future Police
operations with the condition there be no reporting of minors,
either directly or indirectly.
REPORTS.
The Committee discussed: (1) revising the time -limit to 5-minutes
for parking in the Post Office Lot in lieu of the posted 15
minutes; and (2) questioned the number of handicapped parking
spaces. Staff confirmed that the current 15-minute restriction is
reasonable and that, with the addition of cluster boxes, trip
generations are being significantly reduced. In addition, the
number of handicapped spaces are mandated by ADA regulations --the
Town is complying with these regulations.
The Committee reviewed the Monthly Reports for February - July.
The summary identified a total of 397 incidents in February versus
1,265 in July.
There being no further business, Chairman Gillette adjourned the
meeting at 8:50 A.M.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
OCT 11 1994
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