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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety Committee 1986-09-23BRAOFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee September 23, 1986 Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Habecker and Laing Attending: All Also Attending: Town Administrator Hill, Police Chief Ault, Fire Chief, Finance Officer Vavra, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None 1987 BUDGET REQUESTS: The Committee reviewed and discussed the first draft of the 1987 budget. REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF SIGN ALERTING TRAFFIC OF CHILDREN IN AREA: The Committee reviewed a petition submitted by "Concerned Par- ents" requesting placement of sign stating "Slow..Children at Play" located at the intersection of Prospect and Elm Avenues. Two requests were contained in the petition: (1) temporary placement of sign to be placed at 418 Elm Avenue. This sign would be prepared by Ms. Sumner and placed on her property located at 418 Elm Avenue. (2) the Town would supply a perma- nent, standard street sign stating "Slow..Children at Play" at the intersection of Prospect and Elm Avenues. With respect to the Sign Code, Building Inspector Jones stated he had no ob- jection to either the temporary or permanent signs. Following discussion, the Committee recommends approval of the temporary sign, directing Chief Ault and Public Works Director Widmer to research the Uniform Sign Code, authorizing staff to determine and place signs at strategic points where necessary. HIGH DRIVE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION - TRAFFIC HAZARD: In a letter dated July 25, 1986, the High Drive Association addressed a possible traffic hazard located at the intersection of Moraine Avenue, High Drive and Marys Lake Road. In the Association's opinion, the proposed hazard is being created at this intersection by parking and traffic approaching from the east. Discussion followed with the Committee recommending the Town delineate with a 3" white line, the edge of the travelled portion of the road from the east edge of the grocery store building (Beaver Point Grocery) west, to the Town Limit. ESTES PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH PINEWOOD SPRINGS - REVIEW: Fire Chief Rumley presented a proposed Mutual Aid Agreement between the Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District and the Town which was prepared by Town Attorney White. The agreement will enable both parties to provide mutual assistance in the performance of fire fighting and related emergency services. The Committee recommends the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement. Town Attorney White also provided a legal opinion with regard to a Mutual Aid Agreement between the Glen Haven Fire Department and the Town. Citing Section 29-5-105, Colorado Revised Statutes, Attorney White advised the Town does not have the ability to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Glen Haven. Chief Rumley reported Glen Haven does have Workmen's Comprehensive Insurance. The Glen Haven Fire Department could be used in various op- erations of fire -fighting, assisting the Estes Park Fire Depart- ment should a major fire occur. BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Safety Committee - September 23, 1986 - Page two REPORTS: The Committee reviewed and discussed the Monthly Report for August, 1986. A Crime Statistics Report was presented. The report compared the trend of crimes for the first eight months of 1985 vs. those of 1986. The most significant increase was found to be in burglaries, larceny -theft, and disorderly conduct. Chief Ault reported similar trends were found in surrounding communities. Currently the clearance rate is 20% on burglaries and theft. Difficulty is experienced in clearing such cases due to the transient nature of the population during the summer season. Communications Dispatch Supervisor Clark reported on a two-day training program that was conducted to enter data into the computer generated from the parking enforcement policy. The information will enable the Department to "track" parking violations and allow an officer to determine exactly how many parking offenses a particular vehicle may have accrued. A report entitled "Summary and Evaluation of Estes Park Parking Enforcement Polices and Operations, June - August, 1986" was also presented. An update on the Radar Program was presented by Officer Heifner. Deputy Richard Gage/Larimer County Sheriff's Department will be the training instructor. Deputy Gage is a Certified Radar Instructor. The Sheriff's Department will allow Deputy Gage to instruct the class at no charge to the Town. The Radar Operator Certification Program will require forty (40) hours of training consisting of 16 hours addressing all technical aspects, 16 hours of practical aspects and 8 hours of testing. Classroom instruction will be given in four 4-hour segments to minimize the impact on existing work schedules. The Department will be divided into two (2) groups; all patrol officers, investigators and supervisors will be required to attain certification. Each officer will have actual "hands-on" training in the field; a "public awareness program" could coincide with this portion of the training. The officer would be restricted from issuing speeding tickets during this training period; however, he could issue warning citations. Municipal Judge Littlejohn will address each group instructing the officers on court testimony. Training is scheduled to take place in October. Officer Heifner demonstrated a radar unit. Each unit will be equipped with a "third window" capability. The "third window" indicates the radar reading and can be disconnected from the computer and accompany the officer to the speed violator's vehicle. This procedure will increase the safety of the officer as the violator will not enter the patrol vehicle to view the radar reading. The Committee praised the Larimer County Sheriff's Department for their gracious effort in offering the services of Deputy Gage and also Officers Emerine and Heifner in preparing a very thorough presentation. The Committee adjourned to receive a demonstration on a radar unit which was installed in a patrol vehicle. 1 SEP S 01986 Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk