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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1988-06-30BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Safety Committee June 30, 1988 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Chairman Garrett, Trustees Aldrich and Dickinson All Town Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief Racine, Finance Officer Vavra, Fred Johnson, Harold Busch, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None Chairman Garrett called the meeting of the Public Safety Commit- tee to order at 2:00 P.M. PARKING SIGNAGE. Post Office Lot. Upon the request of Chairman Garrett, Chief Racine investigated the possibility of exempting those short-term parking spaces in the Post Office Lot from the 15-minute parking on Sundays. A number of spaces would become available. Dis- cussion followed including the possibility of also exempting Saturdays. Chief Racine reported little cost would be involved to change the signage. Parking area on MacGregor Avenue, in front of the Municipal Building. Member Dickinson questioned if the short-term parking along the aforementioned area could be revised to specifically eliminate the short-term parking on Saturdays and Sundays. Discussion followed. The Committee recommends approval of the following: 1. Install signage in the Post Office Lot exempting those short-term parking spaces on Sundays. 2. Install signage in front of the Municipal Building to exempt those short-term parking spaces on Saturdays and Sundays. 3. Chief Racine, in conjunction with Public Works Direc- tor, will determine the length of the parking ex- emptions, coordinating all time limits with adjacent parking areas. VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD - GRANT. Chief Racine reported Jo Hutter requested and obtained a grant in the amount of $1,187.50 from the aforementioned State of Colorado Board. Town Administrator Klaphake stated that in general, large grants should be credited to the General Fund Budget when obtaining excess revenue, small grants should not. The Committee recommends crediting the grant to the 1988 Training Expense line item under the Police Department Budget. EPURA - REQUEST LOADING ZONE DESIGNATION. In a memorandum dated June 27, 1988, Executive Director Anderson/EPURA, requested a loading zone designation at the west side of East Riverside Drive, from the corner of Elkhorn Avenue to the driveway of the emergency access easement, across from Riverside Plaza during morning hours this summer. Chief Racine investigated the site and determined adequate loading zones appear to be located across the building in the adjacent parking BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - June 30, 1988 - Page two lot, behind and in front of the building. As Riverside Park Plaza is entering its first year of operation, the Committee recommends denial of the request, stating the Department will monitor the area to verify if such a loading zone proves benefi- cial. BLACK CANYON HILLS ADDITION - REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT SIGN. Fred Johnson, representing the Black Canyon Hills Addition, appeared before the Committee requesting a 20 mph speed limit sign on Black Canyon Drive. Chief Racine advised that he had investigated the site and that he would suggest installing a 20 mph speed limit sign from Steamer Drive to Black Canyon Drive and from Black Canyon Drive north to Devil's Gulch Road. The Commit- tee recommends approval of the request. PEAK VIEW DRIVE - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL "CHEVRON" SIGN. Harold Busch, adjacent property owner, appeared before the Committee requesting the Town install an additional "chevron" highway sign and relocate an existing chevron sign. Pursuant to Mr. Busch's request in August, 1987, the Town installed two chevron signs to delineate the curve and reduced the speed limit. Mr. Busch reported that during the last ten months, there has not been any traffic accidents; however, in an effort to improve public safety, an additional chevron should be installed. Chief Racine clarified the reasoning used in placing the two existing chevron signs 25' apart (increased public awareness) and stated an additional chevron could be placed 25' east of the inter- section of Longs and Peak View Drives. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the request. Chief Racine stated he will also discuss this matter with Public Works Direc- tor Widmer. MISCELLANEOUS. Parking Enforcement. Trustee Dickinson reported of a meeting held with Chief Racine concerning serious parking violations, and was pleased to announce the Department corrected the situation. Trustee Dickinson confirmed the Department does have sufficient manpower to perform low -frequency monitoring of parking vio- lations; without enforcement, the parking regulations are of little service. Public Safety/Riverside Plaza. Chairman Garrett expressed concern with regard to public safety during construction in Riverside Plaza. Chief Racine reported barricades were not placed in the park as requested. Town Administrator Klaphake advised he will contact EPURA concerning this item. Motorized Vehicles/Riverside Plaza. Staff will review the Municipal Code; their findings are attached hereto and made a part of the record of these proceedings. ESTES PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Fire Department had no items for discussion at this time. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Monthly Reports for May. The reports were greatly enhanced with the aide of a new software program. Chief Racine reported the Department has warned the Golden Eagle Resort concerning soliciting on Elkhorn Avenue. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO, RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - June 30, 1988 - Page three Chief Racine confirmed the Department is aware of upcoming events occurring in Estes Park and the Department has arranged employee schedules as necessary. Town Administrator Klaphake reported a Special Stanley Park Committee meeting has been scheduled for July 7th at 3:00 P.M. The Horse Show and Rodeo Committee may elect to remove the ticket booth located in the parking lot at the intersection of Elkhorn Avenue and Riverside Drive which could make available three additional parking spaces. There being no further business, Chairman Garrett adjourned the meeting at 2:36 P.M. c cc e. O • G' ,, Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk APPROVE®' JUL 12 1988 TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES