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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
May 26, 1988
Committee: Chairman Garrett, Trustees Aldrich and
Dickinson
Attending: All
Also Attending:
Mayor Dannels, Town Administrator
Klaphake, Police Chief Racine, Fire
Chief Rumley, Finance Officer Vavra,
Recording Secretary -Jo Hutter
Absent: None
Chairman Garrett called the meeting of the Public Safety
Committee to order at 2:00 P.M.
Congratulations
Chairman Garrett expressed "Congratulations" to Officers Hurley,
Repola and Mansanares for their hard work and dedication in their
completion and graduation of their C.L.E.T.A. (Colorado Law
Enforcement Training).
The committee also wishes to express their appreciation to Gary
Fox for his compassionate response on a death call.
Rules & Regulations
Chief Racine reported that the departments rules and regulations
book is now in effect and complete. This book contains E.P.P.D.
rules, regulations and procedures. It was noted that liability
issues were a prime consideration in writing the policies. The
Chief wished to recognize all those department members who
participated in the development and editing of this book.
The committee requested one copy be kept current in the Town
Administrator's office.
Scheduling of the next Committee Meeting
The committee agreed to schedule the next Public Safety Committee
Meeting for June 30, 1988, at 2:00 p.m. in the board room.
Riverside Park
Chief Rumley reported that adequate protection cannot be provided
to the rear of the buildings of Riverside Park. He stated that
last fall an EPURA board member assured him that adequate access
would be provided and said access would support heavy fire
equipment. This has not been done. Fourteen (14) feet of access
is not adequate for fire equipment, nor safe placement of same.
Chief Rumley presented a letter regarding this matter for the
purpose of a public record in the event of a liability suit in
the future. Chief Rumley also stated that he has had trouble in
obtaining cooperation from EPURA in the past, but this was the
first time he had ever brought it to the attention of the
committee. The committee discussed the matter and it was decided
that on May 27, 1988, at 2:00 p.m., Town Administrator Klaphake,
Mayor Dannels, Jack Rumley, Chief Racine, and the designer would
get together to investigate possible public safety concerns.
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Riverside Park - cont.
Chief Rumley stated the he heard a rumor that there would be
"Western Justice" entertainment in Riverside park during a
scheduled event there and that he would not be responsible for
fire protection of this event. The committee assured him that
the type of entertainment scheduled for that event would be
puppets, performing artists, music, clowns etc., there would be
no "Western Justice" type of entertainment.
The committee reviewed the procedure for the presentation of
issues for the Public Safety Agenda. Items are to be discussed
with the Town Administrator and Mayor. The committee is to be
advised, and the committee will then present recommendations to
the town board.
Monthly Report
Chairman Garrett raised a question as to the breakdown of items
on the Monthly Report such as Motor Vehicle Accidents and their
causes, Arrests, etc. Chief Racine stated that had been waiting
3 months for a new format for this report, and believes it is
forthcoming.
Summer Parking Enforcement
Trustee Dickinson raised the issue of Summer Parking Enforcement.
The following items concerning strict enforcement of overtime
parking were discussed.
- Economically the cost of strict
commensurate with the dollar return.
- Parking tickets are a source of bad
enforcement is not
public relations to
visitors who come here and support the town financially.
There is a perception that merchants and employees use up
the more convenient spaces and thus hurt business.
The Chief stated that the 1987 summer program ran extremely well
with few complaints due to the fact that he concentrated the
departments efforts on keeping the traffic running smoothly and
assisting the tourists.
The Chief also stated that he would do whatever
as long as he received the resources to do
expected to place parking as a higher priority
movement and safety.
It was agreed that the merchants and employees
area were to be contacted by mail to:
was asked of him
it and was not
over the traffic
in the downtown
1. Enlist their support and compliance and,
2. Inform them where they may park all day legally.
Several suggestions were discussed ie: strict enforcement of
over time parking and having the merchants validate parking
tickets and paying the fine for offenders who had a receipt.
There being no further business, Chairman Garrett adjourned the
meeting at 3:00 p.m.
Jo
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