HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety, Utilities, and Public Works Committee 2017-06-08RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 8, 2017
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY, UTILITIES &
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer
County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes
Park on the 8th day of June 2017.
Committee: Chair Koenig, Trustees Martchink and Nelson
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town Administrator
Machalek, Police Chief Kufeld, Directors Bergsten and
Muhonen and Recording Secretary Beers
Absent: None
Chair Koenig called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Reports
1. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions: Chief Kufeld introduced Becky Weller
a dispatcher hired April 2017, and stated an additional dispatcher position
remains vacant. Officers Chad Edwards and Marija Jonoska were also
introduced.
UTILITIES
Sale of PRPA Windy Gap Water Rights.
Staff proposed the Town waive right of first refusal to Platte River Power Authority's
(PRPA) Windy Gap Water rights. Windy Gap Water replaces lost/used water. Director
Bergsten stated the Town does not have any need for additional Windy Gap Water. He
added the Town owns sufficient water rights to supply drinking water for the maximum
project buildout. Waiving the right of first refusal would allow PRPA to increase the
reliable supply of cooling water to PRPA's electric generation facilities. The Committee
recommended the waiver of the Windy Gap water rights be included as an Action
Item at the June 13, 2017 Town Board meeting.
Reports
1. Modification of Municipal Code: A State Bill passed requiring electric utilities to
allow installation of small cellular equipment on utility poles. The statute gives
cellular providers the right to use utility facilities subject to the municipality's
regulations. Town Attorney Greg White and PRPA Attorney Ken Fellman have
recommended changes to the Municipal Code allowing the department Director
the power and authority to adopt and promulgate administrative regulations. The
item would be further discussed as an Action Item at the June 13, 2017 meeting.
2. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions: Director Bergsten stated staff
continues to fill two vacancies in the department.
MISCELLANEOUS
Town Administrator Lancaster stated the Board would discuss an item for approval at a
future meeting to allow sidewalk sales during the Farmers Market. The change would
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allow outdoor sales in downtown areas with scheduled Town events taking priority. A
permitting option was discussed which may be revoked if the Town receives complaints.
There being no further business, Chair Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:33 am.
Bunpy-Vic oria Beers, Recording Secretary