HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety, Utilities, and Public Works Committee 2014-04-10RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 10, 2014
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 Board Room of Town Hall in said Town of
Estes Park on the 10th day of April, 2014.
Committee: Chair Blackhurst, Trustees Koenig and Phipps
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Police Commander Rose, IT
Manager Fraundorf, Line Superintendent Lockhart, Civil
Engineer Ash, Public Information Officer Rusch and
Recording Secretary Limmiatis
Absent: None
Chair Blackhurst called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
PUBLIC SAFETY.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1, Verbal Updates and Committee Questions — Commander Rose thanked Chair
Blackhurst for his efforts in working with the PUP Committee, dedication and
service to the community. Chair Blackhurst requested review of the Model Traffic
Code with upgraded parking spaces being dedicated to the electric car charging
stations.
UTILITIES.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions — Manager Fraundorf expressed the
appreciation of the Utilities Department for Chair Blackhurst's service to the Town
and leadership on the PUP Committee. Superintendent Lockhart updated the
Committee on Capital Projects. The Fall River / Big Thompson Project to
underground power has been completed, with only requires hydro -seeding to be
finalized. The project was completed approximately $180,000 under budget. This
project was the first to be taken on in-house and was a success. The overhead
project in Allenspark was also completed in-house, and remained under budget
by approximately $500,000. Superintendent Lockhart briefed the Committee on
the LED Christmas lights installed in Confluence Park as a trial for the switch
throughout Downtown during the 2014 holiday season, and two electric car
charging stations to be installed in the parking lot behind Town Hall.
PUBLIC WORKS.
BRISTLECONE INN RETAINING WALL.
Engineer Ash informed the Committee of damage from the September flood to the
retaining wall located at the Bristlecone Inn which is within the Town right-of-way.
Engineer Ash presented three potential solutions to repairing the retaining wall and
requested direction from the Committee on how to proceed. The Committee
recommended replacing the retaining wall at the Bristlecone Inn at a cost of
$75,000.00 as an Consent Item at the April 22, 2014 Town Board meeting.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety/Utilities/Public Works Committee — April 10, 2014 — Page 2
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Community Sponsorship for Bear Resistant Trash/Recycle Containers — PIO
Rusch presented a new program in which individuals and businesses may
sponsor the installation of a public bear -resistant trash or recycling container.
Interest has been expressed by the public and the Town would like to proceed
with promotion of the program. Up to two individuals or businesses may share
the cost of a bear -resistant container and the Town would be responsible for
ordering and installation. Sponsors would be recognized with a donation letter,
plaque on the container, public announcement and photo. Administrator
Lancaster stated the plaque would be designed and regulated by the Town.
Chair Blackhurst requested cost information on increasing the amount of
recycling bins. Engineer Ash recalled an approximate increase of $2.00 to $3.00
per can would be charged by Doering Disposal due to added sorting
responsibility. Administrator Lancaster emphasized the advantage of the bear -
resistant containers, stating the containers save staff time and money from
having to pick up trash being spread by bears, crows and wind. PIO Rusch
stated Rocky Mountain National Park may be ordering containers from Bear
Saver and the Town may be able to save on shipping costs by placing orders to
coincide with the Park. The Committee recommended the Community
Sponsorship Program for Bear -Resistant Trash/Recycling Containers as a
Consent Item at the April 22, 2014 Town Board meeting.
There being no further business, Chair Blackhurst adjourned the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
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Barbara Jo Linn niatis, Recording Secretary
APPROVED
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES