HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Safety, Utilities, and Public Works Committee 2013-03-14RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 14, 2013
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 14th day of March, 2013.
Committee: Chair Blackhurst, Trustees Koenig and Phipps
Attending: Chair Blackhurst, Trustees Koenig and Phipps
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Assistant Town Administrator
Richardson, Chief Kufeld, Dir. Bergsten, Dir. Zurn, Supt.
Fraundorf, and Deputy Town Clerk Deets
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. Municipal Court Annual Report — Judge Brown provided a summary of the Municipal
Court's activity during the year 2012. He noted that the number of cases heard in
municipal court dropped significantly in 2012, and attributed the decrease to a rise in
the number of more serious crimes that are subsequently heard at the county and
district court levels. He also noted that the number of trials heard by the municipal
court is trending upward. He reported that the court's fine rates are reviewed each
year to ensure that they are comparable to the fines being charged in surrounding
jurisdictions and noted that the fine structure was not adjusted in 2012. He said he
speaks to both the Citizens Information Academy and the Citizens Police Academy,
as well as to Park School District Civics classes during the year, and welcomed the
Committee members to visit court at any time.
2. Verbal Updates —
o Regional Auto Theft Team — As part of this program, the Police
Department has acquired equipment to screen license plates and identify
stolen plates.
o School Zone — CDOT has installed double beacons on the school zone
signs along Highway 7 to increase visibility.
UTILITIES.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. 2013 L&P Capital Projects — Interim Line Supt. Lockhart discussed the capital
projects charter for 2013. Projects in two separate areas were chosen due to
high outage and maintenance concerns. The Fall River/Big Thompson project
will involve trenching and undergrounding of two circuits. Approximately 3,000
feet of overhead lines will be buried as well as the service to six homes. The
Allenspark Project will address wind damage to lines, poles, and crossarms in
the area of Big Owl Road. 50 poles will be replaced and approximately 12,000
feet of #2 tree cable will be installed.
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Public Safety/Utilities/Public Works Committee — March 14, 2013 — Page 2
PUBLIC WORKS.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
1. Bond Park Construction Update — Engineer Ash reported that the contractor for
Bond Park has been on a three-month winter break per the submitted schedule.
Work is scheduled to resume with increased activity on site including concrete
flatwork and pavers installed along Elkhorn Avenue; electrical conduit and irrigation
system installation; continued construction of the pavilion; re -sodding of disturbed
turf; and installation of landscaping beds, benches, and signage. The contractor is
confident that the work will be completed on schedule. The Committee requested
that Engineer Ash work with PIO Rusch on a press release to update the public on
the Bond Park improvements and the phases remaining to be completed. In
addition, Engineer Ash noted that the stakeholders group will be reconvened to
discuss the final phases of the improvements.
2. Verbal Updates —
o Ribbon Cutting / Ground Breaking — Dir. Fortini has been working with the
Woman's Club on the wording of plaques to be included in the Pavilion in
Bond Park. The Committee suggested staff consider scheduling a ribbon
cutting upon completion of the pavilion, as well as a ground -breaking for
the stall barn facility and the multi -purpose event center (MPEC). Dir.
Zurn stated construction of the buildings at the fairgrounds will likely begin
during the first week of June.
There being no further business, Chair Blackhurst adjourned the meeting at 8:31 a.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
MAR 2 6 2013
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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