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“Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 10,2002
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 10th day of October
2002.
Committee:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark,Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Attending:Trustees Habecker and Newsom
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light &Power Director Matzke,
Assistant to the Director Mangelsen,GIS System Analyst Kraft,and
Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Absent:Chairman Jeffrey-Clark
Trustee Habecker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
GIS MAPPING —PRESENTATION.
System Analyst Kraft briefed the Committee on the creation of a Map Book consisting of
composite maps of the entire utility system.This 322 page book will be printed on
11 “xl 7”sheets and include color features.Benefits of the book include:
>Provides a standard form of referencing
>Can be used in field vehicles and the office
>Easier to update
>Ties in with other Map Books that will be created for Fire,Ambulance,
Dispatch,Police,Water,Community Development,and Public Works
>Eliminates the need for software in order to use the map
Other issues addressed include overlay layers,reference key,and map updates.
Departments will receive draft maps to review prior to final publication.
EMERGENCY BEACON LIGHT PROGRAM -APPROVAL.
In response to a request from Mayor Baudek to research emergency beacon programs,
Director Matzke demonstrated the flashing mode of a standard 60-watt incandescent
emergency beacon light bulb for possible use in Estes Park.He explained that the bulb
fits any standard light socket and can be used as an ordinary porch light OR flipped
twice to activate an emergency beacon that would assist police/fire/ambulance
personnel in locating the source of the emergency.The bulb is guaranteed to last 2,000
hours with normal use and is recognized by the National Crime Prevention Council.
The bulbs are available from Response Technology Corporation and are sold
individually for $9.95.However,during October (Crime Prevention Month)the bulbs are
available in cases of 400 at a reduced cost of $4.59 per bulb.At this price the bulbs
could be made available to customers for $5 each,including sales tax.
This program was not included in the 2002 budget,but could be funded from the energy
efficiency line item.The Committee recommends purchasing 400 bulbs at $4.59
each for a total of $1,836 to be funded as outlined above.The bulbs will be
available for sale through the Finance Dept.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light &Power Committee —October 10,2002 —Page 2
REPORTS.
Bond Park Decorative Lighting —Update.Light &Power Secretary Button updated
the Committee on the new assortment of streetlights featured in Bond Park.All of the
lights displayed include built-in optics that minimize stray light,enhance illuminations on
the ground below,and provide different types of light sources,lenses,wattage levels
and pole heights.Ballot boxes will be available October j4th in the Municipal Bldg.
Lobby,the Foyer outside the Town Board Rm.,and online at www.estesnet.com.
Questions and comments regarding the streetlight project should be directed to the
Light &Power Dept.at 577-3588.
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA).PRPA’s Strategic Financial Plan has been
updated,a new tail contract has been approved,and the 2003 Budget was introduced.
Financial Report.The Committee reviewed the August and September graphs and
income statement.
Project Updates:(1)MeadowdalelFish Creek Circuits —(will be renamed from
Meadowdale to Mall Rd.)The circuits went into service on October 2 and will provide a
significant improvement to the system.(2)OIH lines to Ricker Studio —the 3 phase
lines crossing Hwy.34 have been placed underground.(3)The Department’s
participation in the E.Riverside Dr.construction contract will be approximately $63,000
for installation of underground conduits to allow burial of existing overhead lines.(4)A
leaking circuit switcher at Marys Lake Substation has been repaired.(5)The lines
have been buried at EPURA’s Performance Park site.(6)FaIl River Estates Loop —
a second feeder source is now in place and will increase system reliability to customers
in the area.
There being no further business,Trustee Habecker adjourned the meeting at 8:51 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom,CMC,Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
OCT 2220021
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES