HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Light and Power Committee 2002-07-11RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
iTown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,July11,2002
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the LIGHT AND POWER COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the
Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 1 1111 day of July 2002.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,
Assistant to the Director Mangelsen,Museum Director Kilsdonk,
and Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent:Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Chairman Jeffrey-Clark called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
DRY GULCH ROAD UNDERGROUND REPLACEMENT -REQUEST APPROVAL.
Director Matzke reported that during design and construction of the extension of
underground electric facilities to serve the Good Samaritan project,staff negotiated
construction of additional trench and conduit to allow replacement of 880’of direct
buried cable to improve the distribution system on Dry Gulch Rd.Cornerstone
Engineering completed the installation of the conduit,including contractor cost,
inspection,and permits,ata cost of $9,165.00.
This project was not specifically funded in the 2002 budget,however,a line item of
$15,000 for miscellaneous underground projects could accommodate this expense.
The Committee recommends approval of the construction of additional trench
and conduit by Cornerstone Engineering in the amount of $9,165.00 to be funded
from miscellaneous underground projects.
LONG RANGE UNDERGROUND PRIORITY LIST -REPORT.
The Town has replaced numerous overhead electric lines with underground facilities,
including EPURA projects,CDOT highway improvement projects,joint projects with
developers,and projects initiated by the Town.Director Matzke presented a draft list
outlining:1)the existing overhead lines that could be replaced with underground
facilities;2)street light feeds;and 3)transmission lines.Some of these projects would
result in improved capacity and reliability,but many have only aesthetic value.The
purpose for developing this list is to provide input for the budget process.The highest
priority projects will be recommended for the 2003/2004 budget.Staff will refine the
draft list to include cost estimates and project prioritization for the August
meeting.
REPORTS.
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA).The auditing firm of Ernst &Young was chosen
to provide auditing services for the next three years.John Wiffemeyer/PRPA General
Council retired in June.Due to outages at several generation units on June 24th
including Rawhide and Craig,during a significant peak system load,PRPA had to
purchase approximately 400 MW to supply the municipal loads.All generation units are
back on line.PRPA will hold their August 2gth board meeting in Estes Park.A tour of
the hydra plant will be conducted following the meeting.
Financial Report.The Committee reviewed the June graphs and May income
statements.
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Fall River Hydro Plant.Assistant Director Mangelsen announced the grand opening of
the Fall River Hydro Plant on July j5th Areas discussed include bridge lights,electrical
upgrades,re-vegetation efforts,signage,and grand opening preparations and events.
Project Updates:(1)the Big Thompson Rebuild Project is nearing completion;(2)
work began on the Baldpate to Big Owl Rd.Project;(3)the utility installation for Phase I
of the Good Samaritan Project has been completed;(4)the Rocky Mountain
National Park right-of-way permit has been signed and staff is currently preparing the
tree trimming schedule;(5)the Mayor formally requested Charter Communications
extend service to the Uplands;Charter indicated that project design for the extension
is underway and a portion of the project will be completed this year;(6)three additional
demonstration light fixtures were delivered:one was taken from Bond Park to the
hydro plant,additional 10’poles have been ordered,and the Street Light Committee will
make a recommendation once all the survey results’have been reviewed.
There being no further business,Chairman Jeffrey-Clark adjourned the meeting at 8:20
a.m.
Rebecca van Deutekom,CMC,Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
JUL 23 2002j
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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