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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
September 16, 1993
Committee:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Hix, Trustees Aldrich and Habecker
Town Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief Racine,
Town Attorney White, Clerk O'Connor
Trustee Aldrich
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 10:01 A.M. regretfully
commented Trustee Aldrich's absence which is due to a terminal illness.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
TRAFFIC ISSUE: BEAVER POINT OUICK STOP STORE, 911 MORAINE AVENUE -
DISCUSSION. Chief Racine noted that a parking hazard located at this
site was first discussed during the Committee meeting May 20, 1993. The
Committee directed staff to clarify the location of the right-of-way, to
include review by Town Attorney White. In a letter dated August 25,
1993, property owner Edwin L. Davis requested the Committee delay their
decision on this issue until November 18, 1993. Public testimony was
heard from John Reichardt/High Drive Property Owners Association who
presented eight individual letters and petition signed by 53 area
residents, all requesting the Town to recognize the safety hazard caused
by the present pattern of parking in front of the Quick Stop Grocery at
Beaver Point, and that the Town take appropriate action to protect the
intersection from a potential accident. Additional testimony addressing
the increased traffic/accident potential (death), the "compact cars
only" sign did not eliminate the hazard, potential permanent physical
impairment relative to an automobile accident, there is no opportunity
to warn tourists of this hazard was heard from the following area
residents: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ingold, Alice
Harvey, Dorothy Stayton, Tom Peter, Robin Washburn, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Kneer, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sanders, Art Cutworth, Dave Schultz.
Chief Racine stated that there is no way to park in front of the
building without entering the pedestrian crosswalk or street; the
roadway must be protected. In discussion with Public Works Director
Linnane, staff is proposing placing bollards along the right-of-way to
protect the intersection and increase safety. The bollards would be
extended to the west. Town Attorney White advised that the Town does
have the authority to close any street right-of-way or driveway if it is
in the public interest to do so. Following additional discussion, the
Committee recommends staff contact CDOT to confirm the ownership of the
right-of-way. Honoring Mr. Davis's request, no further action will be
taken until the next Committee meeting scheduled November 18th.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Department had no items for discussion at this time.
REPORTS.
The monthly statistics program is being revised to coordinate with
Larimer County; the report will be supplied when available.
The Committee reviewed the Park and Ride Report. The Transportation
Sub -Committee is reviewing the 1993 trolley schedule as the Bureau of
Reclamation to Downtown route proved cumbersome.
Public letters of commendation were presented for Officers Terry
MMaatusLzaank(�r(2), Bob Schumaker (2), Kim Cockran (summer), James Kenney,
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Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk