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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1993-11-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ✓ Public Safety Committee November 18, 1993 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Hix, Trustees Brown and Habecker Chairman Hix, Trustees Brown and Habecker Town Administrator Klaphake, Town Attorney White, Trustee Dekker, Police Chief Racine, Deputy Clerk Kuehl None Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ISSUE: BEAVER POINT QUICK STOP STORE, 911 MORAINE AVENUE. A short recess was called for consideration of a proposal submitted by Edwin L. Davis, former property owner. Town Administrator Klaphake, Town Attorney White, Police Chief Racine, and Attorney Davis left the room to discuss the matter. Upon their return, Chairman Hix and Trustee Habecker declared conflicts of interest and withdrew from the discussion. Trustee Brown assumed the chairmanship. Chief Racine reviewed the history of this issue noting that this parking hazard was first discussed during the Committee meeting May 20, 1993. It was determined the location of the right-of-way as first indicated is on private property and the Town would not have jurisdiction to place bollards in the first recommended positions without owner permission as was stated at an earlier meeting. The current proposal includes the following at Town responsibility: 1. Placement of six bollards, with owner permission, on private property 4 feet off the traveled portion of the highway. 2. Establishment of a one-way lane off of High Drive to enter the property. 3. Establishment of 3 parallel parking spaces in front of store. 4. Resurface the front area blacktop. 5. Appropriate signage and initial striping. Placement of a "No Right Turn on Red" sign from Highway 36 onto High Drive has been recommended by staff to State Highway Department. Mr. Zaina, current property owner, will remove concrete stops presently in place in front of this building. Attorney Davis acknowledged that the store and the real property have been purchased by Mr. Ahmed Zaina who should be commended for his willingness to compromise in furthering Mr. Davis added that although this proposal o heodwill 1ps eradicate safety safety hazard, 67 other businesses in Estes Park are allowed parking that encourages the same type of hazard. Mr. Zaina spoke for acceptance of this proposal. Dr. John Reichhardt stated three concerns: maintenance of the one- way sign, maintenance of the parking area pavement striping, and the necessity of the "No Right Turn on Red" signal and if time -of - day exceptions would be allowed. Chief Racine stated that the maintenance of the one-way sign and initial striping of the parking area would be the responsibility of the Town. Chief Racine stated that if the State enacts the "No Turn on Red" restriction, that it needed to be enforced 24 hours a day, year around, to provide uniformity of awareness and to provide a traffic break for private drives along High Drive. Dr. Reichhardt indicated that the High Drive residents would be willing to accept this proposal. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee, November 18, 1993 - Page 2 The Committee recommends that a final written proposal be prepared by Attorney White. The Chairmanship returned to Trustee Hix. UNDERAGED ALCOHOL POSSESSION - PROPOSED ORDINANCE: This ordinance would make it unlawful for any individual under 21 years of age to: 1. Obtain alcohol. (Driver's license can be revoked.) 2. Possess alcohol on public property. (Driver's license can be revoked.) 3. Possess alcohol anywhere in the Town of Estes Park. 4. Consume alcohol anywhere in the Town of Estes Park. Town Attorney White explained that a state statute exists relating to this proposed ordinance but each municipality is required to adopt an ordinance for enforcement of the statute. Other communities have done so and the ordinance has proven advantageous for local enforcement and as an educational tool for the offender. Ms. Lois Smith , P.a.C.K. Representative, offered statistics from a survey conducted in the local high school that would support the passage of such an ordinance: • 50% of the high school students drink once a month. • 87% have used alcohol in the last 12 months. • 40% have driven after drinking. • 52% have been a passenger in a car where the driver had been drinking. • 78% have consumed 5 or more drinks in a row in the last two weeks. Chief Racine noted that there have been occasions where this ordinance would have been helpful and added that special training and indoctrination will be needed to administer this program. The Committee recommended this ordinance be approved as presented. CHRISTMAS PARADE PERMIT: The Committee reviewed the parade application for the Christmas Parade scheduled November 26, 1993, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. submitted by the Special Events Department. The Committee recommends approval of the 1993 Christmas Parade Application. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Department had no items for discussion at this time. REPORTS Summary Report: This report summarized police statistics for the first three quarters of the year, comparing these numbers to 1992. Most areas showed a decrease except motor vehicle injury accidents and drugs/alcohol related offenses. Chief Racine asked the Committee for input regarding needed information in this report. Correspondence: A 3-month summary of correspondence was presented. A complete file of all correspondence is available upon request. Professional Standards Certification: Chief Racine reported that the Police Department will be awarded the Professional Standards Certificate on December 14th. This certification will offer liability protection and a possible decrease in insurance fees. This program has been on -going and required the establishment of a policy and procedures manual. This policy manual was distributed to the committee members. There being no further business, Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting 'ia/99 Q.rn tK j . l A /u, I . d.3, at 11:00 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk NOV 23 1993 LAD OF TE;us^ri5