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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Public Safety 1986-03-27- - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Thursday, March 27, 1986 - 1:30 P.M AGENDA 1, Coors Classic - Don Hobbs. 2. Parking: A. Level of Enforcement. B Time-limits on public off-street parking lots. 3 Alarm Systems - Letter from First National Bank of Estes Park. 4 Horseless Carriage Club - Parade, 5 El Jebel Shrine - Parade Permit for May 31,1986, 6. Mr. John Wilding - Regarding the "enhanced" 911 telephone number. 7, Fire Chief Rumley - Authorization to purchase radios, 8. Fire Chief Rumley - Report on Fire Department Training Facility. America's National Tour r./ i / February 10, 1986 Chief Robert Ault Estes Park Police Department PO Box 1287 Estes Park, CO 80217 Dear Chief Ault, I am enclosing for you the specifics of our proposal for the Estes Park stage of the 1986 Coors Classic to prepare for our scheduled meeting on February 20 at 2:00 p.m. with the Public Safety Committee. Please call me if you have any questions in advance of the meeting. I'd like to begin by responding to the three memos from yourself, Robert Dekker and Richard Widmer included in Dale Hill's review letter of Oct. 14, 1985. From these it would seem that the event was a success but that there remain some problems which should be immediately attended to. There is a mention of Coors personnel seeming to "have an overt disregard for both laws and authority." I find this appraisal rather unfair, although I do recognize that members of our staff may have overstepped some bounds in performing their responsibilities to the race. Without more information it is hard to address these allegations completely, but let me look at the various points raised. The mention of Classic personnel "running stop signs, failing to obey officers or parking wherever they could fit their vehicles" may indicate that we need to provide longer street closure times in order for them to complete their task. Construction and other personnel have indicated to me that the lateness of the closure was not sufficient for safety and logistical reasons. With respect to the cleanup time being extended because our crews "left their vehicles to eat dinner and have beer fights", I recognize an element of playfulness, but doubt that the time spent on this activity significantly affected the ability of our crews to clean the streets. As for the dinner stop, we would insure that in the future staff must attend to their specific duties first, and only them break for dinner. I do not mean to defend any wrongdoing or improprieties by our crew, but I do want to respond directly to specifics. The suggestions of alternate traffic routing, elimination of the alcohol concession (we had controlled beer distribution on the VIP/Sponsor stage and a small allotment for staff but NO sales to public), earlier event planning, better notification to businesses and residences, and better coordination of rules for race staff are all ones that we will examine. 1540 Lehigh Street, Boulder, Colorado 80303 (303) 499-1108 IBICYCLE 4 %CLACCIC~ , ' Chief Robert Ault February 10, 1986 Page Two Robert Dekker's report indicates that there were problems with hanging the banner. We carry with us appropriate equipment to hang the banner should an existing facility not be available. We produce one banner for use over the entire 16-day period and it would be a tremendous expense for us to produce any additional banners. Ours is designed for wind load and other factors and is of a quality and flexibility to adapt to most circumstances. Should there be specific regulations regarding height and placement I would appreciate knowing these in advance. Mr. Dekker's comments that it would be easier for various town departments to assist if detailed reports could be obtained earlier is right on the mark. The 1985 race was the first opportunity for a year-round technical director to be involved and I am now able to carry that planning through year to year. Richard Widmer's report indicates that the event was successful, and of that we are proud. We too were concerned for the plantings and attempted to protect them as best we were able. I feel that the suggestions to improve pre-race communication, use the same basic course each year, use free-standing fence poles and boost the number of PA announcements regarding the plantings are all well within our ability and we are willing to do that. This, in a nutshell, assesses the information from 1985. I recognize that more issues may come up when we meet on February 20. We certainly want to be good guests in the city of Estes Park, just as you have shown a willingness and a commitment to serve as a high- quality host. The task before us is to insure that we can meet each other's needs. For 1986 we would like to propose use of the same course. We feel that this has brought the focus of the event up into the revitalized downtown area, solved problems of managing the traffic at the east intersection, provided a highly competitive course for our athletes and improved the ambience of the event by providing a more interesting and photogenic backdrop for the race. We would want to keep the Start/Finish area in the same location as well. The physical plant for 1986 will be similar to 1985. We would want to continue to use the stage units, concentrating them in the Start/Finish area. We are reviewing the possibility of installing bleachers for spectator viewing in the recessed pullout areas on Elkhorn Avenue. Bleachers require up to eight hours to install (and four hours to remove) and we would need to limit traffic movement through the area during construction. Sound would be strung along Elkhorn Avenue. Fences and bannering would be as in 1985 except for those changes necessary to protect plantings. ' Chief Robert Ault February 10, 1986 Page Three We are not proposing any food concession operation nor will we operate the Expo Tent in Estes Park. We do plan to operate up to three concession stands just prior to, during and immediately following the race in the vicinity of the Start/Finish area. As with all other race locations, we would request permission to use identified roving staff concessionaires to sell magazines, caps and other race concessions. We would like to reserve the following parking lots for use by racers and staff: 1/2 of the lot south of Elkhorn on Weist, lots on Cleave Street just west of Big Horn Drive, and the lot on Cleave Street just east of Spruce. We will provide marshals to control parking in these areas. No parking will be allowed along the course and the course would need to be cleared of all parked cars at least two hours before the race start. We will provide marshals that will patrol all sections of the course with focus on intersections and any areas of concern as determined by the Estes Park Police Department. Marshals will. be responsible for removing all trash along the course at the finish of the event. Residents will receive a notification of race activities as per the attached sample. We will mail and/or distribute the letter but request that the city of Estes Park provide a list of those addresses that fall along the course route. We will also work with the Estes Park Trail Gazette to further inform residents and businesses. The race Technical Director will be the official contact person for all race related business. He will be on-site three hours before race time. The race Facilities Manager will be on-site at the commencement of all construction and will be available to handle any questions regarding the placement of equipment. The course should be reviewed two we-eks before the event to insure there is no major road damage such as potholes, major cracks, heaves and other damage that might inj ure racers or create an unsafe situation. Surfaces need not be glassy-smooth but should be in good repair. Streets should be swept within 24 hours of the race to remove debris and gravel. I hope this is helpful to you in your preparation for our meeting. 8 1 X.U.urs truly,~ Don Hobbs Technical Director, COORS INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE CLASSIC DH/da enclosure: sample notification letter, schedule 1985 COORS BICYCLE CLASSIC RESIDENT SURVEY The Coors Bicycle Classic is pleased to once again come to Niwot for a segment of "America's National Cycling Tour". In an effort to best accommodate Niwot residents and businesses we are distributing this informational letter throughout the community. The event will take place on Friday, August 16, 1985, beginning at 9:00am. As in past Niwot events, this will be a time trial, where racers ride individually against the clock over an 11.2 mile course beginning and ending downtown. Approximately 150 racers will participate and the event will end around noon that same day. The course begins between Murray and Franklin on Second Avenue. Racers will proceed to Niwot Road and then south on 79th Street to Lookout Road at which point they will turn east, following Lookout Road to Highway 287 where they will U-turn and retrace their steps to town. To avoid accidents we will be working closely with the Boulder County Sheriff's Dep't. and the Colorado State Patrol to keep vehicles off the course. Motorists will be rerouted through the area on alternate routes but will at all times have access to homes and/or businesses. Parking for spectators will be concentrated in the area bordered by Nebo, Meadowdale and Niwot Roads. Residents only will be allowed in the doWntown area north of Second Avenue. We look forward to having you join us at the race and thank you in advance for your courtesy and hospitality. Yours truly, Ill-â‚¬1< 134-L Don Hobbs Technical Director COORS INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE CLASSIC 0 2 1016 1 Â¢4 ViI 3\ / I . . 4 1984 ki ' "BANNERS" Permission to hang a banner will be granted by the Town Clerk or Town Administrator. The Fire Department will notify the parties concerned regarding any banner not considered safe or conforming to regulations. Banners shall conform to the following specifi- cations and rules: SPECIFICATIONS' -------------- 1. Must be 24" high. 2. Must be maximum of 45' and a minimum of 30' in length, with the midpoint visibly marked. , j t<. 3. Ropes on top and bottom must be,u long and 3/8" nylon (minimum). 4. Solid banners will be of 10-15 ounce canvas. 5. Grommets will be 5/8" ID heavy duty and no more than 24" apart. 6. 12" X 12" wind slots no more than 3' apart, center to center. 7. Individual letter panel type banners will have 5/8" ID grommet in each corner of letter panel. 8. Letter panels will be sewn to ropes so they will not slip sideways and 4" apart, and visible from both sides. 9. Mesh type banners will meet specs 1, 2, 3, and 5 and letters must be spaced 4" apart. RULES ----- 1. The sponsoring organization for the proposed use must be a local nonprofit organization. 2. The application to use the banner must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the proposed event. 3. Banners may not be put up more than 14 days prior to the scheduled event and must be taken down immediately there- after. 4. The Board of Trustees may attach any conditions necessary regarding the use of the banner and/or may refuse any use of the banner. ~COU INTERMATIONAL BICYCLE CLAÂ«IC . 1 1986 Proposed Schedule of Racing Revision #12 Current as of: January 28, 1986 SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 PROLOGUE SAN FRANCISCO TIME-TRIAL 10:00AM MEN - 1.05 miles to Telegraph Hill , SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 SAN FRANCISCO FISHERMAN'S WHARF CRITERIUM 10:00AM MEN (1) - 50 miles MONDAY, AUGUST 11 SONOMA - SACRAMENTO ROAD RACE OLD SACRAMENTO CRITERIUM 9:30AM MEN (2) - 89 mile road race 6:30PM MEN (3) - 36 mile criterium TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 NEVADA CITY - SQUAW VALLEY ROAD RACE 11:00AM MEN (4) - 121 miles WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 SQUAW VALLEY - RENO ROAD RACE RENO CRITERIUM 11:00AM MEN (5) - 98 miles 7:00PM MEN (6) - 40 miles THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 TRAVEL DAY - RENO TO GRAND JUNCTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 GRAND JUNCTION "TOUR OF THE MOON" 10:00AM WOMEN (1) - 48 miles (finish 11:50AM) 10:30AM MEN (7) - 113 miles (finish 2:40PM) 12:OONOON - CITIZENS AND CELEBRITY RACING TILL 2:00PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 ASPEN MAROON BELLS ROAD RACE ASPEN CIRCUIT RACE 11:00AM WOMEN (2) - 37 miles with Aspen circuits 1:30PM MEN (8) - 60 miles SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 VAIL PASS TIME TRIALS VAIL VILLAGE CRITERIUMS 9:00AM WOMEN (3) - 9 mile time trial 10:00AM MEN (9) - 9 mile time trial 2:00 PM WOMEN (4) - 30 miles 4:00PM MEN (10) - 50 miles tbeu IMTEAMATIOMAL BICYCLE CLAÂ«IC 1986 Proposed Schedule of Racing Revision #14 Current as of: March 27, 1986 SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 PROLOGUE SAN FRANCISCO TIME-TRIAL 10:00AM MEN - 1.05 miles to Telegraph Hill SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 SAN FRANCISCO FISHERMAN'S WHARF CRITERIUM 10:00AM MEN (1) - 50 miles MONDAY, AUGUST 11 SONOMA - SACRAMENTO ROAD RACE OLD SACRAMENTO CRITERIUM 9:00AM MEN (2) - 98 mile road race 6:30PM MEN (3) - 36 mile criterium TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 NEVADA CITY - SQUAW VALLEY ROAD RACE 11:00AM .MEN (4) - 121 miles WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 SQUAW VALLEY - RENO ROAD RACE RENO CR1TERIUM 9:30AM MEN (5) - 98 miles 7:OUPM MEN (6) - 40 miles THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 TRAVEL DAY - RENO TO GRAND JUNCTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 PROLOGUE GRAND JUNCTION TIME-TRIAL GRAND JUNCTION "TOUR OF THE MOON" 10:00AM WOMEN - Prologue time-trial, 2.5 miles 2:30PM MEN (/) - 79 miles (finish 5:15PM) 2:45PM WOMEN (1) - 46 miles (tinish 4:45PM) SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 ASPEN MAROON BELLS ROAD RACE ASPEN CIRCUIT RACE 11:00AM WOMEN (2) - 3/ miles with Aspen circuits 1:30PM MEN (8) - 60 miles SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 VAIL PASS TIME TRIALS VAIL VILLAGE CRITERIUMS 9:00AM WOMEN (3) - 9 mile time trial 10:00AM MEN (9) - 9 mile time trial 2:00PM WOMEN (4) - 30 miles 4:00PM MEN (10) - 50 miles 1986 Tentative Schedule Page Two MONDAY, AUGUST 18 VAIL TO COPPER MOUNTAIN ROAD RACE COPPER MOUNTAIN ROAD RACE 11:OUAM MEN (11) - 81 miles 11:00AM WOMEN (5) - 36 miles TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 REST DAY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 ESTES PARK CIRCUIT RACES 11:00AM WOMEN (6) - 27 miles 1:00PM MEN (12) - 47 miles THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 BREWERY TO BOULDER MOUNTAIN ROAD RACE BREWERY TO BOULDER FOOTHILLS ROAD RACE 10:OUAM MEN (13) - 88 miles 10:30AM WOMEN (7) - 57.5 miles FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 NIWOT INDIVIDUAL TI,ME TRIALS DENVER TIVOLI CRITERIUMS 9:00AM WOMEN (8) - L2.4 mile time trial tO:OOAM MEN (14) - 12.4 mile time trial 3:45PM WOMEN (9) - 65 minute timed race (29 miles) 5:50PM MEN (15) - 90 minute timed racp (42 miles) SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 MORGUL-BISMARCK ROAD RACES 11:00AM MEN (16) - 8 laps, 105. miles 11:05AM WOMEN (10) - 3 laps, 3,9 miles SUNDAY, AUGUST 74 NORTH BOULDER PARK CIRCUIT RACES 11:30AM WOMEN (11) - 33 miles 2:00PM MEN (17) - 61 miles ********kk*kk*k**k****k*kkk*kk*kkk*********************k********** * NUMBER OF RACING DAYS: MEN - 14 (includes prologue) WOMEN - 9 (no prologue) AÂ· * MEN: 1/ STAGES. 1078 miles WOMEN: 11 STAGES, 359 miles * Road Races - 7 Road Races - 5 Criteriums - 5 Criteriums - 2 * Circuit Races - 3 Circuit Races - 2 Time Trials - 2 Time Trials - 2 kekk***kkk*****'kkÂ·k*******kÂ·kikk*****Â·*k*k*************************** ********** --- I Lf. ,441..,WALJ .hulf 0 449.Â»4'JU 1.r. U.J i-W 'P .. 4 Ikj FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ESTES PARK Â· RECEIVED Park Lane at MacGregor Box 2390 MAR 2 0 1986 Estes Park Colorado 80517 303/586-4485 3,11 V''iN l. F ESTES PARK March 19, 1986 Uu,â€žIN ADMINISTRATOR Town of Estes Park Public Safety Committee Paula Laing, Chairman PO Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 Dear Committee Members, I would like to suggest, strongly, that you reconsider your recent action to discontinue Estes Park Police Department monitoring of burglar/robbery alarm systems. Please reconsider especially those systems operated by local financial institutions. Last week, institutions in Longmont and Loveland were terrorized by gun wielding daylight robberies. This morning, the Rocky Mountain News tells us that Colorado is host to a gunman who "has pulled off more bank jobs than Dillinger". Your actions in removing Police Department monitoring of alarm systems will add five to ten minutes response time from the police in the event of an attack. You surely do not wish to inflict that time of terror upon yourself, a member of your family, or your friends: Do you? Sincerely, 9Â«jit Steven L. Patrick President SLB/msb 0 4 Â¥-hnÂ¥-3 â‚¬70. 9 9 - Kl.231~2~ ~ 1-( 1-~ IN ORGANIZATION March 26, 1986 ROBERT L. PORTER 533 BIG THOMPSON AVE. P.O. BOX 2560 PRESIDENT & FOUNDER ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 (303) 586-8185 Mayor Bernie Dannels and <4* Public Safety Committee g* ~~~ Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 09>0$:5 Re: Temporary Direct Alarm Service 106 Mayor Dannels and Committee Members: This letter is written as an attachment to the request of extended direct police alarm protection for the local financial institutions. In the event that the issue of allowing direct alarms to continue for the banks must be delayed for some time before and decision is made, please accept this as our request for at least a temporary hook up with the police department. By allowing us this service, we will be assured that there will be no delays in our opening the bank, and then take care of whatever is necessary to comply with the town's decision at the proper time. Thank you. Sincerely, Al -96 Karla M. Porter Vice President & Cashier BIANN ~. L __!ft IN ORGANIZATION March 26, 1986 ROBERT L. PORTER 533 BIG THOMPSON AVE. P.O. BOX 2560 PRESIDENT & FOUNDER ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 (303) 586-8185 Mayor Bernie Dannels and Public Safety Committee 4(04%0696 Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 (1> e f<EkjA Estes Park, Colorado 80517 *0. dle//:Bwe Re: Removal of Direct Alarm Service lsÂ¥14# Dear Mayor Dannels and Committee Members: It has come to our attention that the current direct police alarm system will be changed to a third party system in the very near future. Both Chief Ault and Committee Chairman Paula Lang have been kind enough to visit with me regarding the reason for this change in procedure. Although we understand the problems existing due to the current system, we would like to express our deep concern over the removal of this service to the local financial institutions. We have been advised that even if the committee would be receptive to leaving the service for the banks only, there is a legal-problem for the town; that an "all or nothing" decision had to be made. Perhaps there is something in the law that could preclude this action if the banks were receptive to an agreement the town could prepare, setting forth certain requirements to be met, or the specific nature of a business to be served with direct alarms. Our concerns are that of public safety, and property protection, as well as the unique needs by regulation that banks must meet with a third party if the service is changed. There currently are no services in town that meet our requirements other than the police department. Therefore, where other persons being asked to change could simply go to another firm in town, the banks must reach an agreement with an out of town firm meeting all the requirements, and therefore, having our alarms monitored out of our community somewhere and telephoned into the police department. Although this somehow could be accomplished I'm sure, it does not have the secure feeling that is now being provided, or will be provided to every other business, even with this change. I would think that everyone in town would agree that the banks should have the best protection provided in town, not the least. Perhaps the specific nature of a business could be mentioned such as: 1.) Safe Deposit Boxes. This service provided to persons for the BIONN 2 3-26-86 Page 2 Mayor and Pub.Saf.Comm. protection of their valuables, who expect protection over and beyond what can be supplied in their homes, even with the use of an alarm system. This is a very high liability area for a bank, as we are expressly forbidden by regulation to know what is in any person's box. Therefore, in the event of a burglary the exact amount of loss can not be proved by the bank, however, proof of an item not being on our premises is our burden. This makes insurance very difficult to obtain at best. The security available to us now greatly assists us in getting proper insurance, which in turn allows the best possible protection of valuables. 2.) The large amount of currency and marketable securities on premise. Although there may be exceptions, I would feel confident in assuming the banks have a much higher amount, and risk, than any one firm or home. We are, obviously, here to preclude the need for anyone to take that risk themself. In general, in every aspect and area of service, one purpose of a bank is to provide protection to the community for their valuables. Although I'm sure that the law that has been stated is indeed a valid one, surely anyone in town would agree that if the direct alarm system could not be provided for their home or their business, they would at least like to have it provided for their bank. I'm sure that larger towns do not provide this service for all banks in their area, however, larger towns do provide the approved third party that is not presently available to us. If the nature of business could not be the reason for retaining direct service to the banks, perhaps as stated before, the banks could meet specific requirements that would set them apart from "everyone", such as: 1.) Proper training of personnel regarding working in an alarm protected environment to help eliminate false alarms. Training - content and frequency could be determined by the town. 2.) The installation of specific types of alarm devices that would be difficult at best to be set off accidentally, which could be approved by the town. 3. ) The ability to hook into one alarm board at the police depart- ment, so that the alarms could more easily be monitored. 4.) To eliminate the use of any alarm device currently causing problems for the police department, such as outside bells and sirens. Although I can't speak for all the banks in this instance, I would like to say that we at Park National Bank will meet any reasonable request and/or requirement in order to be granted the service of direct alarm to the police department. Thank you for considering our request, and we will be anxiously awaiting your suggestions and decision regarding this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. -$<2 'AJA 4 t 0*tu - Karia M. Porter Vice President & Cashier Â¥5'il Â¥*11-:r Â·rbrr---W il[%1%%71 E~411 Uilt IN ORGANIZATION March 26, 1986 ROBERT L. PORTER 533 BIG THOMPSON AVE. P.O. BOX 2560 PRESIDENT & FOUNDER ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 (303) 586-8185 Mayor Bernie Dannels and (50'to Public Safety Committee , Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 0*9,63* Re: Temporary Direct Alarm Service Â«9. Mayor Dannels and Committee Members: This letter is written as an attachment to the request of extended direct police alarm protection for the local financial institutions. In the event that the issue of allowing direct alarms to continue for the banks must be delayed for some time before and decision is made, please accept this as our request for at least a temporary hook up with the police department. By allowing us this service, we will be assured that there will be no delays in our opening the bank, and then take care of whatever is necessary to comply with the town's decision at the proper time. Thank you. Sincertly' Al UL, Karla M. Porter Vice President & Cashier I/LANIZ~90 : f V 021.Ralr E~WAJ-Uâ‚¬ IN ORGANIZATION March 26, 1986 ROBERT L. PORTER 533 BIG THOMPSON AVE. P.O. BOX 2560 PRESIDENT & FOUNDER ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 (303) 586-8185 Mayor Bernie Dannels and Public Safety Committee /1,0 Town of Estes Park b 4144 P.O. Box 1200 #9> ee V Estes Park, Colorado 80517 6 Re: Removal of Direct Alarm Service '4# Dear Mayor Dannels and Committee Members: It has come to our attention that the current direct police alarm system will be changed to a third party system in the very near future. Both Chief Ault and Committee Chairman Paula Lang have been kind enough to visit with me regarding the reason for this change in procedure. Although we understand the problems existing due to the current system, we would like to express our deep concern over the removal of this service to the local financial institutions. We have been advised that even if the committee would be receptive to leaving the service for the banks only, there is a legal problem for the town; that an "all or nothing" decision had to be made. Perhaps there is something in the law that could preclude this action if the banks were receptive to an agreement the town could prepare, setting forth certain requirements to be met, or the specific nature of a business to be served with direct alarms. Our concerns are that of public safety, and property protection, as well as the unique needs by regulation that banks must meet with a third party if the service is changed. There currently are no services in town that meet our requirements other than the police department. Therefore, where other persons being asked to change could simply go to another firm in town, the banks must reach an agreement with an out of town firm meeting all the requirements, and therefore, having our alarms monitored out of our community somewhere and telephoned into the police department. Although this somehow could be accomplished I'm sure, it does not have the secure feeling that is now being provided, or will be provided to every other business, even with this change. I would think that everyone in town would agree that the banks should have the best protection provided in town, not the least. Perhaps the specific nature of a business could be mentioned such as: 1.) Safe Deposit Boxes. This service provided to persons for the 2 4 . 3-26-86 Page 2 Mayor and Pub.Saf.Comm. protection of their valuables, who expect protection over and beyond what can be supplied in their homes, even with the use of an alarm system. This is a very high liability area for a bank, as we are expressly forbidden by regulation to know what is in any person's box. Therefore, in the event of a burglary the exact amount of loss can not be proved by the bank, however, proof of an item not being on our premises is our burden. This makes insurance very difficult to obtain at best. The security available to us now greatly assists us in getting proper insurance, which in turn allows the best possible protection of valuables. 2.) The large amount of currency and marketable securities on premise. Although there may be exceptions, I would feel confident in assuming the banks have a much higher amount, and risk, than any one firm or home. We are, obviously, here to preclude the need for anyone to take that risk themself. In general, in every aspect and area of service, one purpose of a bank is to provide protection to the community for their valuables. Although I'm sure that the law that has been stated is indeed a valid one, surely anyone in town would agree that if the direct alarm system could not be provided for their home or their business, they would at least like to have it provided for their bank. I'm sure that larger towns do not provide this service for all banks in their area, however, larger towns do provide the approved third party that is not presently available to us. If the nature of business could not be the reason for retaining direct service to the banks, perhaps as stated before, the banks could meet specific requirements that would set them apart from "everyone", such as: 1.) Proper training of personnel regarding working in an alarm protected environment to help eliminate false alarms. Training content and frequency could be determined by the town. 2.) The installation of specific types of alarm devices that would be difficult at best to be set off accidentally, which could be approved by the town. 3. ) The ability to hook into one alarm board at the police depart- ment, so that the alarms could more easily be monitored. 4.) To eliminate the use of any alarm device currently causing problems for the police department, such as outside bells and sirens. Although I can't speak for all the banks in this instance, I would like to say that we at Park National Bank will meet any reasonable request and/or requirement in order to be granted the service of direct alarm to the police department. Thank you for considering our request, and we will be anxiously awaiting your suggestions and decision regarding this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Singe~01-F~f/QL 44*44 4 fiA kâ€¢V - Kiria M. Porter Vice President & Cashier r Tracked 'free' market exposure Coors Classic: 0Ut of state newspapers with dateline Estes Park 1070 ci $21,400 Front Range newspapers with dateline Estes Park 990 ci 19,800 International newspapers with dateline Estes Park 275 ci 5,500 National magazines with EP focus or picture 226 ci 11,300 International magazines with EP focus or picture 180 ci 9,000 Television and radio (unknown at this time) i $77,000