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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
✓ Public Safety Committee
March 23, 1989
Committee:
Chairman Garrett, Trustees Aldrich and
Dickinson
Attending: All
Also Attending: Police Chief Racine,
Town Clerk O'Connor
Absent: Town Administrator
Officer Vavra
Lieutenant Emerine,
Klaphake, Finance
Chairman Garrett called the meeting of the Public Safety Commit-
tee to order at 2:00 P.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Parade Permits. The Committee reviewed the following,
standard parade permits: (1) Long's Peak Scottish Highland
Festival, scheduled September 9, 1989, beginning at 9:30
A.M. The parade route will be on Elkhorn Avenue beginning
at West Park Center to MacGregor Avenue. (2) Rooftop Fair
and Rodeo, scheduled July 21, 1989, beginning at 10:00 A.M.
The parade route will be on Elkhorn Avenue beginning at
Elkhorn Lodge, terminating at the fairgrounds. The Commit-
tee recommends approval of both permit applications.
Personnel. (1) All summer personnel have been hired. Five
of the six officers are returning to summer duty with the
Department.
(2) Following a swearing -in ceremony, the Committee welcomed
John Koutsokous as (probationary) Police Officer I. Mr.
Koutsokous was selected from a field of over 100 applicants;
he will begin his employment on March 25, 1989.
Parking/Traffic. The Committee reviewed an ordinance
prepared by Town Attorney White pertaining to overtime and
illegal parking. Overtime parking will result in a fine of
$5.00/violation, and illegal parking will result in a fine
of $10.00/violation. Parking regulations will apply to
parking lots and traffic signs have been ordered. The
Committee recommends approval of the ordinance.
With regard to the State Highway Project involving Highway
7, Chief Racine reported construction has not caused severe
traffic congestion. The Highway Department anticipates
completion of the project prior to the summer tourist
season.
Correspondence. Various Beaver Point residents near the
former "Back Forty" Restaurant, submitted a letter dated
February 27, 1989 commending the Department for their
outstanding work relating to the revocation of the restau-
rant's liquor license.
In a letter dated February 20, 1989, Paul Gaiser, Vice
President/Aims Community College, confirmed the appointment
of Chief Racine to the Ad Hoc Police Academy Advisory
Committee. Chief Racine will assist in providing high
quality vocational education offerings. The Committee
commended Chief Racine on his appointment.
Penne Ranglos, Chairman/PaCK, Inc. submitted a letter
expressing appreciation to the Department for the $1,000
donation which will assist PaCK in obtaining the Jevon
Thompson Drug Awareness Assembly for Estes Park Students.
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Chief Racine reported the donation was gathered from con-
fiscated funds relating to drug arrests, and from the Elste
Memorial Fund.
Reports. The Committee requested Chief Racine obtain and
supply copies of: (1) the summary report from the IACP
Conference held March 1st and 2nd; and (2) the "failure to
train" suit (Canton) relating to municipal liability.
The Committee reviewed the monthly report for January 1 -
February 28, 1989.
Meeting Date. Due to a scheduling conflict, the next
Committee meeting will be rescheduled from April 27th to
April 25th.
ESTES PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Fire Department had no items for discussion at this
time.
There being no further business, Chairman Garrett adjourned the
meeting at 2:15 P.M.
Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
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