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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
7Public Safety Committee
February 23, 1989
Committee: Chairman Garrett, Trustees Aldrich and
Dickinson
Attending: Chairman Garrett, Trustee Aldrich
Also Attending: Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator
Klaphake, Police Chief Racine, Lt.
Emerine, Fire Chief Rumley, 1st Assis-
tant Fire Chief Ford, 2nd Assistant Fire
Chief Campbell, Fire Department Secre-
tary Chrastil, Finance Officer Vavra,
David Floyd, Sam Pat Carlin, Clerk
O'Connor
Absent: Trustee Dickinson
Chairman Garrett called the meeting of the Public Safety Commit-
tee to order at 2:00 P.M.
Chairman Garrett reported that due to his absence, Trustee
Dickinson had previously met with Chief Racine to review all
agenda items.
ESTES PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Communications Equipment - Review of Bids. Chief Rumley
reported the 1989 Budget contained $20,000 to completely
update the Department's communications equipment. The
Communications Committee of the Fire Department requested
bids from Electronic Endeavor, Gemini, G.E., Motorola, and
Stanley Communications. Bids were received from Electronic
Endeavor and Motorola. The Communications Committee
reviewed the bids and they are recommending acceptance of
the Motorola bid. David Floyd/Electronic Endeavor, pre-
sented a letter commenting on the bidding procedure, his
firm's qualifications, and specific equipment features. As
Chief Rumley could not supply specific information on this
matter, the Committee recommends the Communications Commit-
tee attend the March 23rd Public Safety Meeting to discuss:
(1) the bidding procedure, and (2) justification in
recommending Motorola. The Committee also recommends Chief
Rumley prepare a report identifying what type of
communications equipment is desired, including the potential
for future growth. Chairman Garrett expressed the
Committee's appreciation to Electronic Endeavor for their
comments. The Committee noted that if the Motorola bid is
placed in jeopardy due to the one -month delay, a special
Committee meeting could be scheduled.
Snow/Fire Hydrants. Chief Rumley reported that during
recent snow removal efforts, various fire hydrants were
inaccessible. The Department is requesting the Town install
5' reflective posts near the hydrants to clearly identify
the unit. Town Administrator Klaphake advised he would
discuss this item with Public Works Director Widmer and, if
necessary, return to the Committee for additional dis-
cussion.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Riverside Plaza - Loading/Unloading Zone. EPURA is request-
ing the parking space directly south of the driveway into
Riverside Plaza be designated as a loading/unloading zone.
This space would be used by delivery trucks servicing
businesses facing the plaza, and by entertainers who will be
performing in the plaza. Executive Director Anderson
presented a map identifying the area and confirmed the
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designation would involve one (1) parking space. Chief
Racine expressed enforcement concerns relating to
time -of -day designation, and parking permits. Following
discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the load-
ing/unloading zone designation, authorizing Chief Racine and
Executive Director Anderson to resolve logistic issues.
Personnel. Pursuant to the Committee's recommendation of
January 26, 1989, Chief Racine filled the permanent,
part-time position of Animal Control Officer with Cindy
Hales, a former employee. Ms. Hales will be on -duty during
the summer months, working split shifts. The Committee
expressed their pleasure in hiring a former employee.
Chief Racine noted 4 of the 6 previous summer officers will
be returning for duty in 1989.
Parking. Chief Racine submitted a parking proposal for
consideration and discussion. The Committee recommends
approval of the following for the 1989 summer season:
On -Street Parking - No change in current policy (park-
ing will be removed on East Elkhorn Avenue during the
summer tourist season, bollards will be installed, and
no -parking, timed -parking, and restricted parking will
be aggressively enforced).
Off -Street Parking - Timed -parking will be removed from
the Municipal (Lot #1/East), Wiest (Lot #5), and the
Ice House (Lot 7) Parking Lots. Restrictions on the
no -parking, handicapped, and overnight -parking areas
will be enforced.
Post Office Lot - Increase parking time -limits from 15
to 30 minutes. The 3-hour, restricted and handicapped
parking restrictions will be enforced.
Riverside and Country Kitchen Lots - No change
(time -limit designation will remain and be enforced as
3-hour lots).
Signage - (1) remove time -restriction signs from the
Municipal/East, Wiest, and Ice House Parking Lots; (2)
change the 15 minutes signs located at the Post Office
lot to 30 minutes; (3) erect two (2) signs at the
entrances to the Post Office and Riverside Lots
stating: "Timed Parking Strictly Enforced On This Lot.
Unrestricted Parking Available In Lots To East And West
Of This Lot"; and (4) place "RV Parking Only" signs on
a number of spaces in the Municipal/East and Wiest
lots. In addition, striping should occur on a number
of corresponding spaces to be selected for this
purpose.
Fines/Revenues - Town Attorney White prepare an ordi-
nance to establish a $5.00 fine for overtime parking,
and $10.00 fine for illegal parking violations.
Personnel - Two (2) additional personnel who will be
scheduled to work 30 hours/week, from June 19th through
September 4th.
Budget Amendment - Appropriating $4,950 to the Police
Budget to cover wages for the two additional personnel.
Public Support - Urge merchants and employees to use
the outer edges of the new unrestricted spaces.
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The Committee will re-evaluate the parking proposal follow-
ing the summer season.
Reports. The Committee reviewed the Monthly Report for
January, 1989.
There being no further business, Chairman Garrett adjourned the
meeting at 2:45 P.M.
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Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk
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FEB 2 81989
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