HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Public Safety 2005-05-26. I J PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA May 26,2005 8:00 A.M. POLICE DEPARTMENT Action 1. Segway Device Presentation - Approval Requested / 2. Animal Medical Center Contract - Approyal-Requested~ 412 3. Alcoholic Beverage Tasting - Approval Requested 4. Pedestrian Crosswalk Signs - Approval Requestgd Reports - E,L' 946 >k~- p«j Al to 64-0 FIRE DEPARTMENT Action 1. Approval for Fireworks Permit - Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival, Inc. September 8, 9, & 10, 2005 2. Request to use Ford Expedition funds to complete Dive Truck Purchase Reports 1. None NOTE: The Board of Trustees (or Public Safety Committee) reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared.
Estes Park Police Department Memo To: Chairman Wayne Newsom and Public Safety Committee Board Members Fron= Sergeant, Corey Pass CC: Randy Repola, Town Administrator Date. May 24,2005 Re: Recommended Ordinance Amendment Background The Police Department was given a presentation by David Floyd, a representative and owner of the Segway (Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device). David Floyd is requesting an amendment to the Skateboarding, Rollerblade and Bicycle Ordinance to indude the EPAMD. The Police Department is exploring the possibility of utilizing this device for police services in the Down Town Estes Park Area for special events and building positive community/visitor relations. Budget/Costs None Recommendations Staff recommends the approval of the amendment to the current Skateboarding, Rollerblade and bicyde ordinance to include EPAMD's (Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device) to allow these devices in the town limits of Estes Park. 0 2 A th-9 . 1
. I Chapter 9.18 (1) The Riverwalk from the east portion of the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 36 to Skateboards, Rollerbladee, Bicycles and its west boundary at the west line of Tregent (EPAMI).> oub Patic bq-*/ vu- 9.18.010 Definitions. (2) The Riverwalk from West Riverside Drive to Piccadilly Square. (a) Bicycle means a device propelled by human power upon which any one (1) or more (3) All ofRiverside Plaza. persons may ride and which is composed of one (1) or more wheels. Bicycle includes unicycles, (4) All of the Town's 1ransportation tricycles and tandem bicycles. center. (b) Designated bike path means those pub- (5) All municipal parking lots located tic paths and rights-of-way designated as bike within the Town's CD-Downtown Commer- paths located and as defined in a separate set of cial District. descriptions on file in the office of the Town Planner and ChiefofPolice. (6) All of Performance Park, including the adjacent parking lot, commonly referred (c) RollerNada means a pair of shoes or to as the Old Lumberyard Parking Lot. (Ord. boots which have attached wheels and allows the 11-86 §2, 1986; Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; person wearing the boots to propel himself or Ord. 6-00 §1,2000; Ord. 6-02 §1,2002; Ord. herself along a surface. Rolle,blades includes 9-03 §1,2003) roller skates and in-line skates. 9.18.030 Further restrictions on (d) 5*ateboard means a device propelled by skateboards, rollerblades and human or motorized power upon which any person ~MI® may ride, which is composed of one (1) or mom .-- wheels, none of which exceeds four (4) inches in It is unlawful for any person to operate diameter and upon which is mounted a flat board skateboards, rollerblades and EPAMDs on the or surface designed to carry one (1) or more following public streets and sidewalks: persons. (Ord. 11-86 §2,1986; Ord. 4-93 §1(patt), 1993; Ord. 15-97,1997; Ord. 12-03 §1,2003) (1) Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elle- horn Avenue to and including 200 West Elk- (4 Electric Personal Assistive Mobility horn Avenue, including all public sidewalks Device OfPAUD) shall mean a self balancing, 2 appurtenant to this section of Elkhorn Ave- h non-tandem wheeled device that is designed to nue. wh Q>~ transpott only one person; solely powered by an Yv electrical propulsion system with a maximum (2) 100 Moraine Avenue to its inter- speed ofless than 15 mph. section with Elkhorn Avenue, including the public sidewalks appurtenant to this section of 9.18.020 Restrictions on slutelioards,---1 Moraine Avenue. (Ord. 4-93 §1(part), 1993; rollerblades, bicycles and*PAMDs ) Ord. 13-93 §1,1993; Ord. 6-02 §1,2002) 8:5/ It is unlawful for any person to operate 9.18.040 Further restriction on bicycles. skateboards, rollerbla€les bicycles and/or EPAMDs in the following public areas: It is unlawful for any person to operate abi- cycle on public sidewalks appurtenant to the following streets:
(1) Elkhorn Avenue from 300 East Elkhorn Avenue to and including 200 West Elkhorn Avenue. (2) 100 Moraine Avenue to its intersection with Elkhorn Avenue. (Ord. 4- 93 §1(part), 1993; Ord. 10-93 §1,1993; Ori 6-02 §1,2002) a N 0 40 ~.J#.04~Equipment and Parking of EPAN{Ds 6ujuu„up= jzli>U~U /U,4;(/u,er<F#>uo _~~~~~~~ For the purposes of Equipment and Parking the 4 %»tb EPAMDs shall be considered a bicycle governed,~ by MTC 221 and MTC 1412 (11). ~~*,42eeptioim -7 c l CJ ' The above restrictions shall not apply to bicycles hAL. or EPAMDs that are being operated by emergency services personnel that are acting in their official capacity. 9 «D lf, / f - f V if
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Estes park Police Department Memo To: Chairman Wayne Newsom and Committee Board Members Fio.. Lowell Richardson, Chief of Police CC: Randy Repola, Town Administrator Date: May 24,2005 Re: Retail Liquor Store or Liquor-Licensed Drugstore Alcoholic Beverage Tastings Background In July 2004, House Bill 1021 was passed authorizing Retail Liquor and Liquor-Licensed Drugstores to conduct alcoholic beverage tastings. Currently in Estes Park we have four Retail Liquor License establishments and one Liquor-Licensed Drugstore who can conduct tastings. Colorado Revised Statutes 12-47-301 sub-section 10 (A - F) allows tastings if authorized by a local municipality and only after adoption of a resolution or ordinance. In addition this statute allows for the municipality to employ stricter limits on the number of tastings per year per licensee, the days on which the tastings may occur, or the number of hours each tasting may last. The statute also allows the municipality to assign a fee for those liquor license premises authorized to conduct tastings. After reviewing two other municipalities "Alcoholic Beverage Tasting" ordinances/resolutions a draft resolution was developed with a review conducted by Town Attorney White and is attached to this action item memorandum. Budget/Costs None Recommendations Since the state statute provides adequate guidelines outlining the number of days a licensee , can hold tasting events, the days when tastings may occur and the number of hours per tasting event; staff recommends approval of the draft resolution as presented. 1
RESOLUTION NO. DRAFT WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to adopt a Resolution allowing retail liquor stores or liquor-licensed drug stores in the Town of Estes Park to conduct alcoholic beverage tastings; and WHEREAS, pursuant to certain amendments made to Chapter 47 of Title 12, C.R.S. retail liquor store licensees and liquor-licensed drug stores may be authorized to conduct alcoholic beverage tastings subject to specific limitations set forth in the aforesaid amendments; and WHEREAS, in order for such tastings to be authorized within municipalities, the local licensing authority must consent to the application of the statutory amendments within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the local licensing authority for the Town of Estes Park and, in that capacity, desires to authorize tastings at licensed retail liquor stores and liquor-licensed drug stores within the Town, subject to the limitations set forth in the statutory amendments referred to herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Pursuant to Section 12-47-301 (10)(a), C.R.S., the Town of Estes Park hereby authorizes alcoholic beverage tastings for licensed retail liquor stores and liquor-licensed drug stores within the Town. 2. The Town shall not require a further application prior to allowing retail liquor licensees or liquor-licensed drug stores to conduct alcoholic beverage tastings, and elects not to impose additional limitations on such tastings beyond those limitations set forth in Chapter 47 of Title 12, C.R.S. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THIS DAY OF ,2005. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk
Estes Park Police Department Memo To: Channan Wayne Newsom and Public w/54:27 Board Members Fron. Commander, Wes Kufeld e m 04/ Ca: Randy Repola, Town Administrator Date: May 24,2905 Re: Pedestrian Signs Background Due to the long delays associated with the timed pedestrian walk signals at Elkhom Ave and Moraine Ave, two signs were purchased some lime ago to provide an explanation to visitors as to why the walk light is taking so long. It advises the visitors; the walk light cydes every 2 minutes and thanks them forwaiting. Budget/Costs None Recommendations Staff recommends the installationof the two pedestrian signs at the intersection of Moraine Ave and Elkhom Ave 1
Estes Park Police Department Memo To: Chairman Wayne Newsom and Public Safety Committee Board Members Fron= Lowell Richardson, Chief of Police CC: Randy Repola, Town Administrator Date: May 24,2005 Re: Animal Impound Fee Background The Animal Medical Center provides 24-hour access to EPPD personnel for the purposes of impounding dogs and cats due to at large violations or for vicious animals. Earlier this year the department began exploring other facilities interested in being the designated impound facility for The Town of Estes Park. No other animal boarding facility was interested in exploring the options at this time. The current fees average at $600.00 per month and indude daily care and paperwork required for boarding. All medical expenses, in the event the animal is injured or destroyed are also induded. Animal Medical Center personnel are open to negotiation of a by-animal contract however any agreement reached will go into affect for 2006 due to th&- -diffitolty- experienced in researching past impound numbers. Budget/Costs Boarding / Kennel Fees: $7200.00 / year Recommendations Staff recommends proceeding with the contract price for 2005 with a full report and recommendation available regarding a per animal contract for 2006 by September 22,2005. 1
1 , MEMORANDUM To: Public Safety Committee From: Fire Chief Scott Dorman Date: May 17, 2005 Subject: Fireworks Permit for Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival, Inc. Background: This is a request for a public display of fireworks. The fireworks display will be part of the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival's 2005 Tattoo. The display will consist of five pyro flags each evening at approximately 10:00 p.m. and a gerb (sparkler) and concussion display during other acts occurring between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. The Pyro technicians will be: Mark Pallissard and Jeff Arnold, both of whom are licensed by the State of Colorado. The organization has supplied the fire department with a description and map of the display, and will supply a copy of their liability insurance, naming the Town of Estes Park and The Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, a list ofproposed products was supplied. All products are class C fireworks and will be supplied by the Stonebraker Fireworks CO. of Denver, Colorado Budget: No Budgetary impacts at this time Recommendation: It is staff' s recommendation that this permit be approved with the stipulation that the pyro technicians meet with a fire department representative to go any over fire safety concerns prior to the event.
.. MEMORANDUM To: Public Safety Committee From: Fire Chief Scott Dorman Date: May 24,2005 Subject: Dive Truck Funding Background: The Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department Inc. and the Town of Estes - Park, agreed to purchase a new dive rescue truck at a 50/50 cost share. The approved bid price for the new dive rescue truck was $110,743 and purchase order # 18941 was taken out for that amount. The expected delivery date was October 2005. The Fire Department's 50% cost share was to be provided by their annual fund drive and other fundraising activities. The Town of Estes Park's cost share was provided by the FY 2004 budget. The town's cost share would be through a lease/purchase agreement over a four- year period for $18,036 per year Cline item 101-2200-422.24-03). Due to the poor response to the Volunteer Fire Department's semi-annual fund drive in 2004, the fire department will not be able to meet its obligation for one-hal f of the cost for the new dive truck. Additionally, the dive truck's original expected delivery date of October 2005 is now estimated to be late June 2005. This shortened time frame puts an additional restriction on the volunteers' ability to raise the funds in time for delivery. Currently, the Fire Department can only provide $25,000 toward the purchase of this truck. The Fire Department's FY 2005 budget allowed $31,000 for the purchase of a Ford Expedition to replace the existing 1990 Jeep Cherokee, which is used for transporting personnel and equipment to incidents and trainings. Budget: Budget impact would be a budget transfer of $31,000. Recommendation: It is staff' s recommendation to postpone the purchase of the Ford Expedition until FY 2006 and transfer the funds for the Ford Expedition from FY 2005 to be used toward the purchase the dive rescue truck in the current fiscal year. Because the FY 2006 purchase of the Ford Expedition would be in addition to the replacement of a wildland fire engine, it is also staff's recommendation that these purchases be discussed prior to the adoption of the 2006 budget.
FROM :·OPTICAL PERSPECTIVES PHONE NO. : 970 577 1033 Jun. 01 2005 10:03AM Pl River Spruce Cottages 2334 Hwy 66 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 May 22,2005 Dear Mayor, Town Trustees, County Commissioners and Estes Valley Planning Commission I am sending my letter to you on behalf of my tourists and others who live in this area. I think that in some way you may be able to help with what has become a difficult situation. It is my understanding that the Town Board and County Commissioners appoint the members of the Estes Valley Planning Commission which grants building permits. I have an accommodation business on Spur 66. 1 know that this area has grown during the ihirteen years that I have been here. Windcliff and Thunder Mountain have been developed along with other properties, Construction is ongoing as building permits are being issued for new properties Spur 66 used to be a relatively pleasant stretch of road; however, this is no longer true. I often wonder if it ever occurred to you or if you care about the impact k[ all this development has had to this area with the increased number of cars, heavy construction equipment, contractor trucks and delivery and service vehicles using Spur 66. I read in The Trail Gazette about the concern The Town has for speeding vehicles coming from the east along Highway 34 as they come into Estes. In fact, l notice thal you have put an electronic monitoring device to alert drivers to their speed and the posted speed. Highway 34 is a broad expansive highway with wide shoulders and is posted 40 and 35 miles per hour, 1-he accommodations and private properties are set back from the highway If Highway 34 is posted with speed limits of 35 and 40 miles per hour, which tratlic control must consider reasonable and safe, then how can 1 think that the two lane road in front of my property with narrow shoulders and properties close to the road should have the same posted speed limits and be reasonable and safe?
FROM. : 'OPTICAL PERSPECTIVES PHONE NO. : 970 577 1033 Jun. 01 2005 10:03AM P2 Because ofall the new construction that has taken place in the past several years and is ongoing, the increased number of vehicles has some real safety issues for the tourists and others who walk up the road to go into the national park or access the East Portal Trail. The heavy construction equipment, contractor trucks, workmen's pickups and delivery trucks exceed the posted 35 mile per hour speed limit dai}y as they rush to their work destinations. The traffic is particularly dangerous in the mowing, midday and from 4 to 5 pm. The Spur is a virtual rac track for the summer employees going to and from work at the "Y" When you take the normal daily traffic and add to it the increased number of cars from added development, campers and motor coaches during the summer months going to the YMCA and the campground at the end ofthe road, you have a dangerous situation. I will tell you what I have done and admit that 1 have not been successful. I called The Town to ask if one ofone of the digital speed monitoring boards like on Highway 34 could be posted along Spur 66. I was told that one could not be put along The Spur because "They belong to The Town" I have called the owners of heavy construction equipment when lean identify them from the name on the door panel. I have asked them to remind their drivers of the posted speed limits. They don't care and their vehicles continue to speed, I have contacted service companies such as UPS and local plumbers and electricians to remind them of the posted speeds. They are cooperative for only a short period of time. The most egregious group are the workmen in pickup trucks with no identification on their door panels, 1 have no way of calling them but they are rude: and, in fact, the other day one of them ran a small car off onto the shoulder because he was in such a hurry These telephone contacts have been made each summer for three summers as construction work begins in full swing in this area. I have asked the County 1-Iighway Patrol to come periodically to our neighborhood and give out speeding tickets. They come once or twice and then you don't see them again. I have asked The Town if they could spare someone to come and patrol periodically and 1 am told they do not have the manpower to do so. I wrote Larry Haas with the CDOT last September about my concerns and suggestions and he has not had the courtesy to acknowledge my letter. The County Commissioners have a copy of my letter and I have not heard from them
FROM :·OPTICAL PERSPECTIVES PHONE NO. : 970 577 1033 Jun. 01 2005 10:04AM P3 3. There is no doubt these individuals are not concerned or care about how their behavior affects the tourists and the people who live here. They are only concerned about iheir money and their destinations. I guess the unintended consequences ofbuilding permits is increased traffic of alJ kinds and it is out of control. 1 know people who live along this road and no longer even try to get cooperation for the speeding problems because their complaints and suggestions are ignored, I walk this road every day and have some suggestions. Speed traps would be very helpful. 1 see the Larimer County Sheriff patrolling the road and he always has a line of cars behind him because he is obeying the posted speed. His presence is nice but not effective in solving the problem You might put out a public service publication reminding local contractors and delivery and service sector companies, of the importance of obeying posted speed limits, particularly during the busy tourist season The signage on the road is confusing and inconsistent. In some places the signs raise the speed limit from 35 to 40 and then post warning signs about a horse crossing or deer on the highway. 1n another place there is a posted speed going up the road and at the same place coming down the speed is posted differently. What is to be gained from posting the speed limits up and down for short distances along the road? Why not make it all the same and then you send a consistent message. 1 was told that to make any changes would take expensive studies. This doesn't take a traffic study, it just takes some common sense. Bears and baby bears have been killed or injured the past two summers and there is no warning about them. It is late May and the bears are back in our area. 1 think that appropriate signage, reduced speed limits and police ticketing and cooperation from the business community would be a positive beginning. Obviously, this should be addressed. Individuals like me who try to deal with issues are ignored and so government entities such as county commissioners, trustees and planning commissioners are the only ones who will have any leverage to confront this situation. Out of consideration for the people who live here and the tourists who visit here, something should b¢done to bring this situation under control before someone is seriously injured. It must be summer again as 1 have start up- construction going on directly across the street seven days a week. It is amazing that nothing has taken place for months on this
FROM .:OPTICAL PERSPECT I UES PHONE NO. : 970 577 1033 Jun. 01 2005 10:04AM P# project and now that tourist season is here, the construction work begins. A business owner and a tourist don't have a chance for a pleasant . relaxing summer in this area any more. Sincerely, 3-~» «rn.-1*,