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Home My Public Portal AboutTBP 2014-08-20 DRAFT 2015 Budget Overview and Budget Message Introduction NOTE THIS IS A DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY AT THIS TIME This Overview and Budget Message is provided as part of the Town of Fraser 2015 Budget. Like most resort municipalities in Colorado, the recession has challenged our ability to continue to provide essential services given the dramatic revenue declines we have experienced. However, the organization was pre-positioned for the recession via the financial strategies that were adopted after experiencing similar declines beginning in 2004 (after City Market opened in Granby) and has continued to perform well during the recession. Despite reduced revenues, increased levels of service, and significant capital projects; fund balance and reserves have been increased in the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Wastewater Fund, and the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. Mayor Smith and the Board of Trustees have expressed a strong commitment to ensuring the fiscal sustainability of the organization. During September and October of 2014, the entire Town Board met as the Budget Committee evaluating proposed expenditures, revenue trends, and the long term fiscal sustainability of the organization as we worked on the preliminary 2015 Budget. The 2015 Budget does include some deficit spending (defined as expenditures that exceed 2015 new revenues), but in 2012 the Town Board established a goal that such spending should not be relied on for operational purposes, and should only be considered for capital projects or emergency expenditures. This remains a foundation of our 2015 Budget. In general, the 2015 Budget is very similar to the 2014 Budget except for the following: It provides for minor increased costs and expenditures across all Funds. With the exception of water and sewer service fees, revenue projections are conservative and do not anticipate significant increases. A $2,250,000 expenditure is proposed in the Capital Asset Fund for the Fraser US 40 Improvement Project (between Kings Crossing and the Fire Station). Grand Park, Rendezvous, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will provide the funding for this project. As an important component of our mission to ensure an efficient, economical, sustainable water supply we need to improve our augmentation supply. This work is referred to as the Fraser Firming Project, and the Water Fund includes revenues and expenditures specific to this work. The Town Board identifies this a priority for 2015. The Wastewater Fund is positioned to continue our efforts to identify and address sources of infiltration into the collections system. The Town Board identifies this as priority work given the potential for significant state required capital projects in the near future absent resolution of our major sources of infiltration. The General Fund includes several new initiatives as outlined below. Page 1 of 24 In addition to the baseline services provided for in the 2015 Budget, the Town Board has proposed several new, restructured, and/or expanded initiatives. These include: General Fund: $95,000 for economic development programs; proposed programs include economic development planning, market analysis studies, streetscape enhancements, and an expanded business enhancement grant program (these will be subject to further Town Board programming and authorizations in 2014); $20,000 for environmental sustainability planning; this initiative begins with a comprehensive look at solid waste management programs (including trash collection, recycling, and plastic bags), issues, and opportunities and is proposed to also include discussions on other matters that may provide more efficient operations that are also more environmentally sustainable (such as streetlight retrofits); $20,000 for community visioning; this program will build on recent efforts such as the Community Revitalization Program and the Chamber Branding Program with the intent of further defining our community character, strengths, and weaknesses; $100,000 for matching funds for an open space project (which would leverage additional grant funding toward project expenditures up to $400,000); the specific project will be selected from a variety of proposed projects in 2014; $40,000 for enhanced digital records management; Historic Church needs painting $18,000 Additionally, the Town Board hopes to add a new community event in 2014/2015. Capital Asset Fund $2,250,000 for the Fraser US Hwy 40 Enhancement project (signalization and capacity improvements at the south end of town which would be funded by Grand Park, Rendezvous, and CDOT). The CAF is being used as the financial management tool for this significant project such that efficient and transparent accounting can be provided to all project partners. Water Fund expenditures drive rates? What is the 2015 goal with the Fraser Firming Fee? $_________ to continue project planning for the Fraser Firming Project (augmentation North System/ and protection of our water rights); the initial phase of this work in 2014 will be alternative analysis and defining the scope and scale of the proposed project. That work was underwritten by a $50,000 grant from Page 2 of 24 the Colorado Water Conservation Board (need to monitor whether this work goes over into 2015). Also, the Town Board should be aware that the prior Town Board expended approximately $75,000 from the Water Fund during the first four months of 2014 in an effort to resolve some of the water system problems via revenues from the development of BPR. It is expected that additional funding will be necessary before the implementation/construction of the Fraser Firming Project phase (which will require additional funding in future years); this infrastructure project is necessary for sustainable water service to the North System/Blue Zone (whereas Rendezvous and Grand Park have constructed and financed such facilities for their developments pursuant to the requirements of those Annexation Agreements), accordingly the Town Board has established an additional fee (the Fraser Firming Fee) which will be assessed to properties outside Rendezvous and Grand Park for this purpose; any revenues resulting from this fee not expensed in 2014 will be reserved specifically for this project in future years; or a potential customer credit. (I anticipate that we will have spent $25,000 in 2014 as referenced above). In addition to routine operations and maintenance, and capital projects, the Town Board is seeking to address insufficient reserves in the Fund which have resulted from years of water rates that were kept low via use of General Fund subsidies and use of Plant Investment Fees for operations (rather than being set aside for future capital projects). Accordingly, the Town Board has implemented an ___% base rate service fee increase. scussion is merited maintained, and perhaps the dollar amount. There are a variety of ways to look at reserves, but the Town Board should have agreement among itself regarding how reserves are discussed (to avoid confusing issues through the use of different language, terms, or philosophies). Wastewater Fund While the Wastewater Fund has much more substantial reserves than the Water Fund, it too faces significant financial liabilities in the near term including expansion of the capacity at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and additional treatment processes requiring significant capital expenditures. Infiltration of groundwater into the collection system poses a significant problem for treatment plant operations and compliance with our permit conditions, the most significant sources of this infiltration are manholes in need of repair and private service line deficiencies. In addition to routine operations and maintenance, and capital projects, the Town Board is seeking to enhance reserves and provide funds to continue progress toward addressing infiltration in the collections system, thus the Town Board has implemented an ___% base rate service fee increase. Page 3 of 24 This is a priority program The baseline services provided for in the 2015 budget include: Public Works, including maintenance of streets, trails, and parks; Water production and distribution to Fraser residents and guests; Wastewater collections and treatment; Operation of the Upper Fraser Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility on behalf of the Town of Fraser, Winter Park Ranch Water and Sanitation District, and Grand County Water and Sanitation District #1; Administrative services including financial and records management, and general municipal administration; Community Development, including planning review of new development, long range strategic planning, and other planning and building services; and Provision of Law Enforcement (including municipal court and animal control) and Building Inspection Services via intergovernmental agreements with the Town of Winter Park. Oftentimes our residents and customers compare levels of service and service delivery provisions in Fraser to services provided in other mountain communities, such as Winter Park, Breckenridge, Vail, Aspen, Steamboat, Frisco, etc. It is important to note that Fraser has very different revenue streams than these communities which makes such comparisons problematic. In addition to much larger sales tax bases, these communities also have other revenue streams, such as Real Estate Transfer Taxes, that Fraser does not collect. While we strive to provide increased service delivery and levels of service, comparisons to communities like Kremmling, Minturn, and Hayden is more appropriate. On the other hand, Fraser does have significant resources and pending community desires those resources can be re- allocated toward other areas. Budget Process The budgeting process is continuous throughout the year, as we continually monitor revenues and expenses against the current adopted budget. Budget development for the following year begins mid-year in the offices of the Town Manager and Finance Director as trends are identified and work plans for the current year are evaluated. Around this time budget requests and proposals for the following year start to be identified and are submitted by department heads, the Town Board, and other outside entities. Formal discussions with the Town Board are typically initiated in August. The Town Board appoints a Budget Committee, which acts as a sub-committee of the Town Board to begin preparing the preliminary budget. In 2013 the entire Town Board participated in Budget Committee meetings. These are public meetings and are posted accordingly. In 2014, the Budget Committee met on _______________________ . Page 4 of 24 While only one public hearing is required, the Town of Fraser hosts three public hearings to ensure that the community has ample opportunity to engage in this process. In 2014, ththrd the Town Board conducted four hearings (November 5, November 19, and December 3). The Town Budget is one of the most important matters considered by the Town Board that directly affects every resident, guest, business, and property owner within the community. We are proud of the dedication and effort committed to this document by the Board, Water Wastewater Committee, staff, and ____________ on behalf of the community and its future. Budget Basis The 2015 budget is presented and submitted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and has been prepared using the Modified Accrual basis of accounting. Under this method, the focus is on current financial resource measurement whereby revenues are recognized when they become both measurable and available (except for unmarred interest on long-term debt which is recognized when due). Measurable means the amount of the transaction that can be determined and available means collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. The budgets for the enterprise funds are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, meaning that revenues and expenses are recognized when they are earned or incurred. Funds The Town Budget includes the following funds: the General Fund, Conservation Trust Fund. Debt Service Fund, the Capital Asset Fund. Capital Equipment Replacement Fund, the FREP Fund, the Water Fund, the Wastewater Fund, the Joint Facilities Fund O&M, and the Joint Facilities Fund CRR. Page 5 of 24 2014 Projected Revenues -By Funds (excluding transfers & carryover funds) Debt Service Fund 1.20% Water Fund 12.07% Wastewater Fund 10.39% Capital Asset Fund 32.52% Joint Facilities Fund - O&M 8.05% General Fund 31.04% Joint Facilities Fund - CRR Capital Equip 0.22% Replacement Fund Conservation Trust 0.65% Fund 0.09% Total 2014 Revenue $6,919,704 (excluding transfers and carryovers) General Fund As provided by the 2015 Budget, expenditures total $________________ with $___________________ new revenues. These expenditure continue to provide all baseline health, safety and welfare services required by the Statutes and as directed by the Town Board. The proposed budget includes lease/purchase agreements as outlined in the attached supplemental lease/purchase information. The conservative revenue and expenditure projections provided within the 2015 Budget position the Town to remain fiscally sound through the near term despite economic conditions. Staff and the Budget Committee expect to continue to monitor revenues and are prepared to reconvene throughout 2015 as needed. It is the policy of the Town Board to avoid the use of reserves for operating expenses. The General Fund is reliant upon Sales Tax Revenues, as such economic development initiatives are of critical importance to the viability of the general services provided by the Town of Fraser. During times of significant new development, Use Tax Revenues can be significant, yet these one-time revenues cannot be relied upon for operations (they have been used to build reserves and for capital projects). Page 6 of 24 While many Fraser property owners grumble when they receive their property tax bill, it is important to look at the breakdown of taxes. Of the total tax bill for a Fraser property owner, only 8.290 Mills are due to the Town of Fraser. Discussion topics: Revenue diversity, sales tax can be very variable. Is it better to diversify, and how do we do that? Should we rely more on property taxes for day to day service delivery? What happens if a grocery store opens in WP? Or if Safeway closes or moves? Should we take steps to mitigate that? What would those steps be? 2017 property tax question for street maintenance expenses? How will we take care of street assets? Property Maintenance discuss legal fees and/or code enforcement office Trail and overall asset management LOS versus revenues. We need another couple bodies in PW and they need latitude to bring proposals forward to resolve problems. They have been holding back on proposing to address certain problems due to Especially given dedication of 4E to TOF which includes a lot of singletrack trails. Street lighting replacement program reduce light pollution and install energy efficient fixtures Discuss HTA funding and contributions vs returns. Discuss Grand Beginnings funding vs returns. A PW satellite facility and remodel of existing facility is a something that staff believes we should Discuss our competition when it comes to level of service, such as bus programs in Breckenridge and compare their resources to our resource base. Should we be looking at new revenue streams to accomplish expanded service delivery? Transit funding? Chamber funding? Economic Development Programs? Would TB be willing to invest significant funding in a broadband/wifi initiative? Gardening and streetscape expanded budget/programs? Expand noxious weed management program? Target private property compliance? Page 7 of 24 General Fund Revenue $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- 20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014 Sales TaxUse TaxProperty TaxOther Revenues 2014 Projected General Fund Revenues Licenses & Charges for Permits Services 1.61% 0.23% Other Taxes 2.52% Use Tax 4.67% Sales Tax Miscellaneous 77.01% Property Tax 4.50% 9.46% Page 8 of 24 Between 1999 and 2003 General Fund Expenditures were markedly higher as a result of the Street Pavement Project. After completion of this project overall expenditures decreased, yet expenditures remained on an increasing trend as development was booming and the Town was growing and adding programs/services. In 2007/2008 s a result of new developmentin 2011 and 2012 to improve our local business environment via special projects and programs. During 2015, the Town will continue with these efforts, but under much more conservative fiscal allocations. General Fund Expenditures $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- 20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014 The -balancing set of accounts, segregated for specific purposes) are used to account for general operations and activities of the Town separate from its Enterprise Funds (a type of Governmental components of Specific Ownership Tax and Motor Vehicle Tax) the first estimated assessment will arrive in August, we will be collecting roughly $209,000 in property tax and collections during Fiscal Year 2013 (2012 assessment). The Town assesses 5.88mills on a yearly basis for General Fund operations (see graph of taxing entities overlapping Fraser and the graph on other municipality historic mill levels). 2) Town Sales Tax obviously the largest estimated at $1.675k for 2015. With only $2.139k in new revenues estimated sales tax represents nearly 80% of new yearly Page 9 of 24 revenues. If that fact is not scary enough know that nearly all of that sales tax revenue is generated by less than our top ten vendors! What does that mean DIVERSIFY our retail sales tax base, do absolutely everything within our powers to protect those vendors from nearby grow this segment qu downtown district of Fraser, by assisting in bringing businesses in, attracting a resort conference center, second grocery store, medical center, college campus, etc. etc. 3) Use Tax which is charged on Building Materials and Motor Vehicle Sales, and should be considered one time revenues especially the building materials side of these taxes, because of the wild fluctuations of this revenue source (look at the graph of budget to actual Building Use Tax Collections). Motor vehicle use tax runs pretty close to $50k per year and is a very stable revenue source. 4) Other taxes/fees cigarette and franchise fees along with business license fees and regulated industry fees and taxes along with our other charges for service and other misc. revenues (not including Reimbursable professional services which is a in and out rev/exp) represents 4% of new revenues. 5) Carry- Over or Carry-Forward fund balance which represents any revenues over expenditures for the current year along with any balances carried forward this amount is reduced by reserved amounts and restricted amounts as set by the Board and legally required of the Town. Currently the General Fund reserves $750k for an emergency reserve our hedge against a catastrophic sales tax loss or other loss to the major community; I believe this figure should be one million dollars. Restricted dollars cover the required Tabor Emergency Reserve, Fees in Lieu of Park Land and Affordable Housing Impact Fees. General Fu- CAF for major capital expenditures (Fleet and Streets) these transfers have been reduced and curtailed throughout the last six to seven years, not because we are flush but because revenues have been tight. And as we continue to service and operate our current fleet, large sums of capital will need to be transferred to the CERF soon. Streets are a major concern. The Town completed three years of maintenance on the streets, expending roughly $250k per year, but currently we have drained our recourses to make this a yearly expenditure as it is needed at this level or greater. Pavement maintenance is a financial albatross the community will need to come to grips with sooner than later. The bonds which were sold to pay for the initial paving of the streets will be paid off in FY 2017 which will free up nearly $300k in transfers to the DSF, but as more streets are conveyed to the Town and as the harshness of our environment continues its deeds to our streets this may not be enough and certainly will not be enough when we have to start replacing large amounts of pavement. We should approach the voters to ask for an extension and increase in a mill levy currently being assessed for the GO Bond portion of our street pavement projects (XX mills producing $80k/year). The General Fund is segmented by departments for expenditures : 1) Town Board costs street lighting, our Police Department, special events and economic development. 2) Administration or those costs associated with the administration of local, state and federal responsibilities of a local municipality, i.e. Office of the Manager and Clerk, land use/planning, finance, department head and support for the Public Works Department. 3) Public Works providing public service to the town, i.e. streets, snow management, property management Page 10 of 24 (shared with Admin determined by asset use), open space trails and gardens. 4) Outdoor Activity Center. 5) Transfers transfers out of the General Fund. 6) Fiscal Agent a set of accounts used to administer reimbursable payroll expenses currently utilized to account for personnel expenses of the Joint Facility, but historically we have assisted local non-profits with their payroll processes. General Fund Major Expenditure concerns: the cost of the PD represents one/fifth of the new revenues to the town on a yearly basis. Snow management costs are increasing on a yearly basis as we are removing snow far more than stacking snow the person that solves the problem of what cool way we can store/stack snow will be the winner of the Key to the Town! Anticipated hiking and biking trails being conveyed to the town will offer challenges to our s aging fleet will require increases to repair and maintenance line items as well as causing last minute rental or replacement needs. Roads, swales, and sidewalks are in need of major monetary investments along with additional sidewalks, parking and trails-over fund balance, it will be depleted if revenues are not rebounding soon at that time services will be need to be reduced or taxes and fees will be increased to continue at the same level. The ten year budget shows an anticipated carryover fund balance of $XXXXXXXXXX at FYE 2014, and estimates show use of this balance thru 20XX before it is exhausted. GRAPHS: Town of Winter Park, Colorado Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates Last Ten Fiscal Years Schedule 9 Town of Winter Park, Colorado Assessed Value and Actual Value of Taxable Property Last Ten Fiscal Years Schedule 8 *Minor Funds Conservation Trust Fund (CTF), Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF, Service Fund (DSF), and the Fraser River Enhancement Project Fund (FREP). These minor funds could also be classified as Special Revenue Funds or funds which account for revenue earmarked for a particular purpose. The Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) revenues are derived entirely from Colorado Lottery Funds per the following algorithm:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Yearly receipts total in the $XXXXX range. The Town allows these funds to grow until we have a qualifying project which either the Town will subsidize with general fund dollars or a combination of general fund dollars and matching grant dollars. CTF Funds have specific restrictions on use reports are filed yearly with the State itemizing carry over balance, receipts, interest income and expenditures. The ten year budget shows an anticipated carryover fund balance of $XXXXXXXXXX at FYE 2014, we will need this grow for a few more years so we can fund some exciting projects in the future. When a qualifying project occurs and additional dollars are secured a transfer from the CTF to another accounting fund occurs (i.e. the FREP Fund, General Fund) and the project is tracked outside of the CTF this allows for the CTF to be fully transparent to the State. Page 11 of 24 Graph of Fund Balance showing drawdown for specific projects. Attach qualifying expenditure guidelines. The Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF) tracks revenues and expenditures for both public safety vehicle expenditures and all other motorized fleet purchases (either with cash purchases comes from Highway Use distributed across the state based on road miles reported within a jurisdiction) along with transfers from the General Fund for public safety vehicles and to grow the fund for future Town fleet needs, in addition the enterprise funds both transfer $10k per year to the fund in lieu of 2014 and will need to fund a new police vehicle in 2015. The PW Director keeps a 10 year CERF Schedule for anticipated vehicle replacement and the expansion of the fleet. Currently I would say the fleet is aging, but in decent shape. We will need a loader replacement sometime soon, along with most likely two new crew work trucks and there are always wish list items too. The PW department does a fantastic job of maintaining the fleet and extending the lives of our equipment, knowing that funds are not always available. Graph of carryover fund with lease purchase obligations. Include CERF 10 Year Spread sheet, estimated YE reserve, and show schedule for lease Page 12 of 24 Capital Asset Fund The was created to provide for capital expenditures related to the Towns property assets including parks, buildings, and streets. In 2015, this Fund will be used for financial management of the Fraser US 40 Improvement Project. This project includes signalization and capacity improvements between Kings Crossing and the Fire Station as outlined on the conceptual plan above. The $2,250,000 project will be funded by Grand Park, Rendezvous, and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The Town of Fraser will manage the construction project. After completion of the US 40 Highway Improvement Project, we will return the CAF to its original purpose. In addition to setting aside funding for other capital assets, it is becoming more important that the CAF build funds for near and long term bridge maintenance. community are not just single, one time only expenditures. In fact some of these expenditures have associated costs in the future that could exhaust our ability to preserve, protect, and enhance the asset due to the maintenance costs involved. i.e. Every approval and subsequent acceptance of a new paved street puts a financial burden on this community that we still have not come to consensus on how to mitigate and this is for past investments, not to mention the many more to come in the future. Every time we want to add a new trail to our network we need to determine how exactly we are going to care for, and maintain this asset into perpetuity. Currently we accounts before the budget is adopted this year. As the Board solves the rest o Fund is being utilized in 2014 and 2015 as an accounting mechanism for the RAMP project at the South Entrance to Fraser. There possibly will be some dollars earmarked for street repairs after concluding the contracts for the 2013 Lower Ptarmigan drainage improvement project. This Page 13 of 24 estimated amount of these funds is $XXXXXXXXX FREP Fund The (Fraser River Enhancement Project) was established for the administration of this complex project. Accurate tracking for project partners and to ensure reimbursement of grant expenses from Great Outdoors Colorado was important and provided by this fund. Pending GOCO grant, this Fund may be utilized for the 2015 pedestrian bridge project. Debt Service Fund The tracks all revenues and expenditures related to Fraser's long- term debt, all of which paid for capital improvements throughout Town. New revenues in the fund are $ . Planned expenditures are $ which leaves an estimated fund balance of $0. The DSF is where the Town accounts for its long term bonded indebtedness. The Town is on Sales and Use Tax Issues the 1998 issue and the refinanced 2002 issue, along with the 1998 General Obligation Issue. The Ten Year Budget has the payments, GF transfers and property tax revenues projected real time through the pay-off in 2017. The final year of bond repayments is projected as outlined in the budget document the final year will have reserves in the fund ($300k as a bond directive, and the other reserve of revenue over expenditures for the GO portion of the bond payments which equals $XXXXXX and along with a GF transfer of $XXXXX and our property tax revenue of $80k this will accomplish the pay-off as currently planned. Go to the voters to extend the property tax and increase it to $250k per year before 2016? GRAPH: Town of Winter Park, Colorado Computation of Legal Debt Margin and Outstanding Debt by Type Last Ten Fiscal Years TOF Sales and Use Tax calculations for bond issuance Water Fund New revenues in the in 2014 are $1,273,628 (including carry forward balance). Page 14 of 24 Proposed expenditures for 2014 total $1,085,053. Despite fiscal challenges faced by both the Water and Wastewater funds, the Town Board elected to keep rates flat in 2012 due to concern with ratepayers financial strength. It was by 8% in 2014, but given the challenges our utilities face and the many years of deferred maintenance, rate increases are an unfortunate inevitability. 2015 RATES? Both of our utility funds the Water Fund and the Wastewater Fund, are classified as Enterprise Funds and operate and account for financial activities similarly to a private sector business. We should all be well aware of the issues in both enterprise funds. From my perspective they are, establish reserves for the funds, address rate issues, augmentation, potentially costly new rules and regula operate a reasonably costing system. We need to increase density and customer growth on our existing infrastructure. GRAPHS : USERS, COSTS, Balances etc. Availability Fee instituted. Allocate costs by subdivision? Re-vamp of zoning/building densities, PIF discounts on lines in the ground? Augmentation buy-in to GC#1W&S ponds, and buy land today for future construction three times what is decreed to fight off the Front Range and our western users. Why no property tax? As a municipality property taxes in a enterprise fund are not when fees are to be used to pay for the system and assessed on an equal basis. I think a property tax initiative DEFINE the system production, storage, distribution, fire suppression, regulations, Additional discussion topics: Discuss timing of when rates are applied to new construction, 90 days, not much impact to overall revenues but hurts builders. Philosophy, do infrastructure and operational expenses related to providing best system for long term drive rates, or do rates drive expenses? Rate increases have been highlighted as cause for concern about the management of these assets, this certainly merits discussion. Should we adopt property tax to diversify revenues, allow for income tax deductions, and hit vacant property? Note impact to commercial property. Page 15 of 24 Utility Rate History $160 $140 $120 $100 Water $80 Sewer $60 $40 $20 $- 200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014 Local Area Residential Utility Rates $250.00 $200.00 $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 $- Grand County #1Winter Park RanchTabernash MeadowsTown of Fraser Water RateSewer RateProperty Tax Mill Levy Rates based on a $300,000 Single Family Home with water usage of 4,000 gallons per month Wastewater Fund The provides for revenues and expenditures related to collection and treatment of wastewater. New revenues are $ with proposed 2015 expenditures of $ . The WWF encompasses both a collection system and our membership in the Upper Fraser River Valley Joint Facility (UFRVJF), for the treatment of waste. There are two items related to our sewage treatment expenses on the funds chart O&M charges billed to the Town at our utilization percentage, and the other being CRR contributions to the Joint Facility Funds Page 16 of 24 reserves for capital replacement, plant or treatment expansions. The rest of the line items relate to the operation of the sanitary collection system. Presently we have not reserved or restricted any of the funds carry-over balance, estimated to be roughly $XXXXXXX this balance was $XXXX on 01/01/201X when the Fraser Sanitation District was dissolved into the Town. This balance needs to be reserved and restricted in at least the following ways. Dollars for: JFF capital and regulatory expansion, I&I reduction program. Capital reserve and operating reserves. . Biggest unknowns for the Fund relate to the regulatory changes affecting our waste water treatment these numbers can be roughly estimated but until the permit standards are known we will not be sure of our commitment. GRAPHS mileage, fees, fund balance Additional discussion topics: Discuss timing of when rates are applied to new construction, 90 days, not much impact to overall revenues but hurts builders? Philosophy, do infrastructure and operational expenses related to providing best system for long term drive rates, or do rates drive expenses? Should we adopt property tax to diversify revenues, allow for income tax deductions, and hit vacant property? Note impact to commercial property. Petersen Trust Fund The was established to administer $50,000 provided to the Town of Fraser by the Estate of Larry Petersen. Those funds have been dedicated to restoration of an historic fire engine (funded), flag poles at the ball fields (complete), dugouts at the Aksel Nielson Ball field (completed in 2006), improvements at the Historic Church (completed in 2007) and a trail extension to connect a regional trail into Town (completed in 2012). In 2012 this fund was fully expended. Retired on August 6 2014 Page 17 of 24 JOINT FACILITY FUNDs (JFF and JFF-CRR) As a result of our work with the Joint Facilities Fund in 2010, we have established two additional funds, the Joint Facilities Fund O&M and the Joint Facilities Fund CRR. These funds replace the Joint Facility Fund and allow the Town (acting as Manager of the Joint Facilities, operating the Upper Fraser Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility on behalf of the members of the Joint Facilities Agreement) to account for the revenues and expenditures in a manner that provides for effective tracking and cost sharing among the members. Revenues in the Joint Facilities Fund O&M for 2015 are projected at $ with expenditures of $ . Revenues in the Joint Facilities Fund CRR are projected at $ with expenditures of $ . The Town is the administrator of the UFRVJF and the associated accounting Fund known as the JFF. The JFF and the administrator are directed by the Joint Facility Operating Committee, a group of representatives from the three members of the facility. The Town also adopts the employees. Same discussion on Capital improvement projects for capacity and/or regulatory issues. The JFF has a Capital Replacement Reserve/ Capital Projects Reserve of $XXXXXX. CRR/CIP Attached. Current capacity projects underway is the SBR, BRIEF EXPL, along with preparing for changes in regulations and treatment processes including Nutrient and Metal budget operates as a zero balance fund meaning the equity in the fund is returned to the members (revenue over expenditures). The fund has a required O&M reserve amount split Page 18 of 24 according to each members utilization percentage, year-end equity is applied to this reserve additional equity is either refunded to members or applied to a future months O&M billings. Page 19 of 24 2014 Projected Expenditures -By Category All Funds Capital Expenditures 45.61% Salaries & Benefits 16.86% Local Government Shared Services 10.92% Utilities 1.41% Outside Property Debt Services Misc Operating Professional Management 4.97% Expenditures Services 2.78% Operating Materials 6.09% 8.39% 2.96% Total Expenditures $8,504,175 All Funds, includes carryover balances and transfers The Town of Fraser is dedicated to providing a high level of service to its customers in the most efficient, economical, and effective manner. Unlike many service providers, while our labor costs may seem high they do not encumber the majority of our expenditures and we are able to provide a higher level of service than comparable organizations. Page 20 of 24 2014 Budget Expendures -by Town Program Public Safety Admin/General $412,080 $740,491 Streets $527,438 General PW Wastewater $306,965 $989,493 Snow Mgmt $277,445 Water $1,218,053 Open Space/Gardens/Parks Trails $260,315 Public Transportation Economic $50,000 Special Events Development $50,000 $148,945 Page 21 of 24 Acknowledgements We thank all those who have been engaged in this process and those who will engage in 2015. Town Staff has worked hard to prepare a thorough budget document and will continue to work diligently toward a better future for the community. The dedication, commitment, and efforts of the entire Town Board throughout this effort are unprecedented. On behalf of the community, we express our thanks for all these efforts. Page 22 of 24 Supplemental Lease/Purchase Information (Required by C.R.S. 29-1-103 (d) (II)) General Fund FroDo Property Year Principal Interest Total 2014 - 2018 $106,294 $85,575 $191,869 2019 - 2023 $135,403 $56,466 $191,869 2024 - 2028 $153,298 $19,386 $172,684 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund Street Sweeper Year Principal Interest Purchase Price 2014 $40,938.26 $4,479.61 $130,319.30 2015 $42,014.94 $3,402.93 $87,846.65 2016 $43,119.93 $2,297.94 $44,414.11 2017 $44,254.00 $1,163.87 $0 Page 23 of 24 Town Board Briefing August 20, 2014 Please note that members of the Town Board will have dinner together starting at 5:30pm. The Board will be in Workshop between 6:00pm and 7:00pm to discuss the 2015 Budget. A Draft Budget Message is included in the packet, but it is important to note that this is a DRAFT and intended only the initiate the discussion. This draft has not yet been reviewed by the Board and will change pending budget discussions over the coming months. Two executive sessions are proposed at the end of the meeting, materials will be forwarded separately. Additional briefings and materials related to the other agenda items are included in the packet. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information. Jeff Durbin Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com FRASER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 MEETING: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room PRESENT Board: Mayor Peggy Smith; Mayor Pro-Tem Philip Naill; Trustees; Eileen Waldow, Katie Soles, Cody Clayton Taylor, Andy Miller and Jane Mather Staff: Town Manager Jeff Durbin; Town Clerk, Lu Berger; Finance Manager Nat Havens; Public Works Director Allen Nordin; Town Planner, Catherine Trotter; Plant Supervisor Joe Fuqua Others: See attached list Mayor Cook called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 1. Workshop: Town BoardRetreat Follow-up 2. Regular Meeting: Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda: The agenda was changed to remove 7b. 7c will be done at 8:30 p.m. motion Trustee Naill moved, and Trustee Soles seconded the to approve the Agenda. Motion carried: 7-0. 4. Consent Agenda: a) Minutes July 16, 2014 motion Trustee Taylor moved, and Trustee Waldow seconded the to approve the Motion carried: 7-0. consent agenda. 5. Open Forum: Herb Meyring discussed the water/wastewater budget. He also discussed the PW staff and duties this summer. 6. Public Hearings: 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: a) Forest Management TM Durbin briefed the Board on the past discussions regarding forest management in the town of Fraser. Page 2 of 3 Steve Sumrall addressed the Board regarding forest management and mitigation in regards to the trees on his property. Sumrall outlined the forestry equipment he has purchased and his efforts to address hazard trees by year end. Clark Lipscomb addressed the Board regarding his desire to have Sumrall remove the dead trees on his property. The Board indicated that given the discussion and the current workload, a forest management ordinance was not a priority, however asked TM Durbin to follow up with more evaluation of the magnitude of the problem throughout the community, look into a hazard tree program and how such a program might assist property owner in addressing such trees. b) Xcel Construction Work Hours Exception Request removed from agenda. c) Resolution 2014-08-01 A Resolution Authorizing The Town Manager To Enter Into A Contract With GEI Consultants For A Study Related To Copper Limits Within The Discharge Permit For Wastewater Treatment Plant. WS Fuqua briefed the Board on the allowable copper limits within the discharge permit for wastewater treatment plant. A discussion on the origin of the copper was held. Gene Riordan of Varnish & Raisch, discussed the compliance requirements for the copper limits and the effluent limits required by the EPA. motion Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Waldow seconded the to approve Resolution 2014-08-01 A Resolution Authorizing The Town Manager To Enter Into A Contract With GEI Consultants For A Study Related To Copper Limits Within The Discharge Permit For Motion carried: 7-0. Wastewater Treatment Plant. d) Resolution 2014-08-02 Authorizing Expenditures for Vehicles Purchases PW Director Nordin outlined the need to bring this back to the Board due to the increase in cost of the vehicles. The Trustees recommended extending the available funds up to $50,000. motion Trustee Soles moved, and Trustee Taylor seconded the to approve the Resolution 2014-08-02 Authorizing Expenditures for Vehicles Purchases and increasing Motion carried: 7-0. the amount to $50,000. e) Resolution 2014-08-03 Retiring the Petersen Trust Fund TM Durbin outlined the need to adopt a Resolution to retire the Petersen fund due to the expenditure of all the funds. motion Trustee Miller moved, and Trustee Waldow seconded the to approve the Motion carried: 7-0. Resolution 2014-08-03 Retiring the Peterson Trust Fund. 8. Other Business: Page 3 of 3 motionMotion Trustee Waldow moved, and Trustee Mather seconded the to adjourn. carried: 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Lu Berger, Town Clerk 000 000000 poi 000000 poi moo 000000 moo 1� 000000 000000 IN��7000000IN� IFA n00 00001 000000 ii CIUM1010 ii 000000IFS INTRODUCTION®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® PLANNING AREA -WINTER P (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40 ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 11 PLANNING AREA -WINTER P (EAST OF HIGHWAY ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 1 PLANNING (OLD T®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 20 PLANNING (EAST OF HIGHWAY ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 23 PLANNING (WEST OF HIGHWAY 40 ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 27 BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 3 TRAIL®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 3 TRAILSIGNAGE ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 31 TRAIL STANDARDS ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 3 CONCLUSION®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 33 This plan was created by the Community Trails Advisory Committee. Special thanks to Deborah Carr, lean Wolter, Matt Simmons, Sally Pillsbury, Sarah Hershfelt, and Susan Keck for their time, effort and commitment to this project. Additional thanks to the Winter Park Town Council, Fraser Town Board, and Planning Commission and Planning Staff of both towns. 111111IF�R(D�DL.JC`1111IFIXIDIN 11 IN IF1 11 AIN ISP H 1I II,,,o IP H-� Sustainability is the guiding philosophy of the Towns of Winter Park and Fraser with respect to its non -motorized trails plan. It is important first and foremost to maintain the existing trails already within the Towns' system. In addition, a monitoring and evaluation aspect to the trails program needs to be implemented to ensure that trails are not being created where they could have negative envi- ronmental or social impacts. Poorly aligned existing trails shall be rerouted or decommissioned. Overall, the trail system needs to be maintained and developed in a cost effective manner, through the pursuit of grant opportunities and joint trail projects with other agencies or entities. IF1 11 AIN DEEVEE.11„,o II IIIA �/ IF1 II,,,A IIIA II IIIAG AIREE.A The planning process occurred over a 20 -month period. It in- cluded input from Winter Park and Fraser citizens, field visits, work sessions, public meetings, open houses, and a citizen advi- sory committee. Additional information was gathered through a trail survey conducted by Headwaters Trail Alliance in the fall of 2012. The planning process has allowed the Towns the ability to create a detailed picture of the existing and future trail systems in our community. IF1 11 AIN ISP IRII IRiI r II r II IIIA This trail development program will be guided by the following priorities: 1. Maintain our existing trails to a high standard. 2. When it comes to new trail construction, focus first on those trails that originate from the town core or "hub,” where various trailhead kiosks will be established. 3. Focus next on any new trails that further enhance the trail planning concept of a core hub (the downtown areas) with spokes emanating out from the town like a bicycle wheel. By developing trails along these lines, locals and visitors alike can access a linked trail sys- tem that will lead them away from the Towns without having to drive a vehicle to more re- mote trailheads. This design approach helps promote sustainable living through alternative transportation. 4. Construct or enhance trails on the backcountry parcels where public easements or leased property exists. 5. Construct or enhance trails on other public lands in cooperation with the United States Forest Service (USFS) that would ultimately improve the community -wide trail network. 6. Work cooperatively with private landowners to secure new and existing trail connections/ easements throughout the community. IF1 11 AIN GOAII,,,o ND a?uI ° gym r II Ib,,, This plan provides a coherent and well thought out framework for the future of Winter Park and Fra- ser's community trails. More specifically, this document is intended: 1. To provide a plan for a comprehensive public recreational trail network for the Towns and the surrounding area. 2. To outline a functioning residential access or commuting trail network that connects efficiently with other modes of transportation. 3. To identify important trailhead and access locations to facilitate recreational uses. 4. To offer trail opportunities to locals and visitors at all ability levels, from novices through more advanced trail users. 5. To offer recommendations to accomplish the specific trail and access projects outlined in this plan. 6. To provide public access to cultural and geographic landmarks such as historic sites, water- ways and prominent view points. 7. To identify important trail -based recreational opportunities in the Towns and the surrounding area. 8. To balance trail use and access to ensure negative impacts from recreational access are mini- mized. 9. To create a high quality, cost-effective sustainable and integrated trail system in the Fraser Valley with the goal of providing additional recreational opportunities that also have an economic benefit to the community and improve quality of life and livability in the community. IR IS, II„off"r II o IiN s H II IP ro o"'r H.E.IR ISP II,,,AII This Community Trails Plan is intended to consolidate and update the treatment of trails in previous plans completed by the Towns and County. Trails and trail planning have been addressed in a vari- ety of other plans and documents over the years. This Trail Plan builds upon the trail information and ideas in previous plans as well as those of other entities. Following is a brief summary of the other trail -related documents ✓ Town of Winter Park Town Plan (2006) The Town Plan addresses trails in Chapter 7 of the document. This chapter contains a map of the existing trail system in and around Winter Park along with a short de- scription of the trails in the Town. The chapter also contains future trail alignments and a bullet list of trail actions the Town should take. ✓ Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan 2( 010) ✓ Grand County Trails Master Plan — Headwaters Trails Alliance (201 3) The mission of Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) is to identify, maintain, and expand an accessible, interconnecting trail system in Grand County for appropriate multi-user groups. There are a number of goals and objectives outlined in the master plan. ✓ Grand County Trails Master Plan (Trail Assessment Plan) — Headwaters Trails Alliance 2( 012) This document was drafted by an independent consultant in cooperation with Head- waters Trails Alliance (HTA) and International Mountain Biking Alliance. The plan in- cludes a summary of trail facilities, issues and opportunities, and recommendations for improving the trail system in Grand County. The plan provides a rough prioriti- zation and cost estimate for the various projects identified in the plan. ✓ Mountain Bike Trail System Master Plan Conceptual Summary — Grand Mountain Bike Alliance (201 3) The mission of the Grand Mountain Biking Alliance (GMBA) is to create a world-class mountain bike experience in the Fraser Valley and Grand County that offers a vari- ety of user experiences in both difficulty and trail length. The plan makes recommendations for trailheads, signage, maintenance and improve- ments to the trail systems. ✓ Winter Park Resort Master Development Plan — Chapter 10 (2005) This plan outlines the steps Winter Park Resort will take to create a summer trail sys- tem for mountain biking and hiking. Colorado is viewed as a national destination for outdoor activity, much of which includes bicycling and hiking. It is well documented across the US that such tourism provides an economic bene- fit. Trails impact our economy through tourism, events, urban redevelop- ment, community improvement, property values, health care savings, jobs, investments and general consumer spending. A 2006 Outdoor Industry Foundation study found that "Active Outdoor Recreation" contributes $730 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supports 6.5 million jobs, and generates $88 billion in annual state and national tax revenue. Creating a sustainable, non -motorized trail system is key to providing a community amenity that people equate with quality of life and sense of place. Another study conducted in the Outer Banks in North Carolina studying the economic impacts of investments in bicycle facilities, indicates Alpine Trail that "Investment in bicycle facilities improves the safety of the transporta- tion system for all users and also benefits health and fitness, quality of life and the environment." The existing and future trail system will provide economic, social, environmental, and safety benefits to both communities. The Community Trails Plan has been developed to optimize those benefits by prioritizing implementation and construction. The trail system will provide access to the downtown area from the residential neighborhoods as well as access to existing USFS trails. Research has shown that trails stimulate develop- ment of "clean" industries such as coffee shops, bike shops, and bed and breakfasts. The trail system will compliment economic development by creating a destination amenity for tourists and attracting businesses looking to locate in communities with diverse recreational opportunities. Additional information on economic benefits of outdoor recreation can be found in the GMBA Master Plan (2013). S C I' a The trail system will enhance the social framework of the communities by providing multiple gathering points for tourists, families, and community activities, thereby providing an oppor- tunity for community members to interact through trails. By creating a variety of trail sur- faces and widths, the trail system can be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, equestrians, long boarders, roller skaters, and other non -motorized travelers. Access The trail system will connect the two communities with safe non -motorized routes. It will also connect residential neighborhoods to the downtown areas and to the existing USFS trail sys- tem. The trail system will include a number of streets that will be designated as bicycle routes to allow safe travel on the streets. Use of the trail system for transportation rather than commuting in passenger vehicles re- duces the environmental costs associated with oil production, automotive maintenance, and road construction and also decreases vehicular congestion. Studies suggest that most car trips are less than three miles, which is a distance that can be traveled using multi -modal forms of transportation. This can minimize vehicular use. The trail system will provide safer pedestrian and bicycle routes for residents, guests and young children. Many bike routes will be designated on existing roadways. Striping, lane dimension, signage, and other design factors will comply with appropriate specifications to promote safe conditions. Safety education for bicyclists and pedestrians and outreach be- tween the towns, civic organizations, trail groups, schools and the community at large is im- portant for implementing this plan. Road crossings have been minimized to decrease the number of pedestrian/vehicle interac- tions. H e a Ir ""r, The use of trails will provide community members with a healthy alternative to driving. Pe- destrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, equestrians, long boarders, roller skaters, and other non -motorized travelers provide low impact, moderate intensity activity that promotes healthful lifestyles. The trails will also provide key links to a network of trails on private and Federal lands and access to outdoor recreational opportunities, which provides an option for more intense physical activity. r%I; G'r" "fI%;I'r I I c I 1. Community trails located within the Towns shall be designed and managed to minimize con- flicts among users. Tools and measures intended to fulfill this policy include: a. Maintenance of adequate sight distances around horizontal and vertical curves; b. Yield or stop signs at congested trail intersections; c. Centerline striping where poor sight distances exist; d. Centerline striping on the approaches to narrow bridges or underpasses; e. Gentle trail grades to reduce unsafe downhill speeds; f. Adequate trail widths to accommodate antici- pated user volumes; g. Signage and public education to encourage a "share the trails" ethic. Riding Singletrack 2. The Towns will pursue creative methods of trail easement acquisition and strive to work with property owners when acquiring trail easements. To encourage the donation of easements or land, the Towns will develop educational materials to assist property owners through this process. 3. When developing trails through residential neighborhoods efforts will be made to maintain the privacy of existing residences. 4. In all utility line and road construction projects, the Towns will incorporate trails when a stra- tegic need for a trail exists along the project right-of-way/easement. 5. The Towns will attempt to procure trail corridors for future trail alignments through acquisition or other appropriate actions such as: a. Easement and or land acquisition through dedication or purchase during the develop- ment review process; b. Establishment of adequate building setbacks for new structures during the subdivision development review and building permitting process. 6. The Towns will continue to monitor trail safety conditions, including regular inventories of trail and bridge conditions. This will assist in the identification of safety improvements and the development of maintenance schedules. 7. The Towns place a high priority on obtaining and protecting trail corridors along the rivers and creeks in the Fraser Valley. The Towns will work with property owners to incorporate trail easements and dedications in new development or redevelopment wherever feasible. 8. The Towns place a high priority on preservation of key parcels for trail segments where pub- lic river access is important to recreational uses of the river. 9. The Towns will develop trail opportunities from the downtown and neighborhoods to adja- cent and surrounding USFS lands. 10. Property along drainages is appropriate for greenway and trail development, as long as it is compatible with protection of viable wildlife habitats. 1 1 . The Towns support the trail improvements identified in the Headwaters Trails Alliance Sub - Area Master Plan, and will work with the trails group to implement the improvements. 12. The Towns will strive to create ADA accessible trails where feasible. 13. The Towns shall budget for annual maintenance costs and explore opportunities for a long- term sustainable funding source. Dog Control In certain parks and trails, the Town of Winter Park requires dogs be on -leash. Trails within Hide- away Park, Confluence Park, Wolf Park and Denver Water Board property are required to be on - leash. Trails developed in Rendezvous Winter Park (Arrow) will be designated as off -leash trails until development in the area dictates a change in policy. In the Town of Fraser, it is unlawful to allow dogs to run at large. The owner must have effective and immediate control of their pet, or the pet shall be leashed. Each Town provides "clean-up stations" with small plastic bags and rely on signage to remind dog owners of the responsibility to remove their dog's waste. While the expansion of clean-up stations could help to alleviate some of the problems associated with dog waste, it is sometimes difficult to persuade dog owners to use them. It is recommended that the Towns continue to post signs and use other educational strategies to remind owners to clean up after their dogs. Minimizing User Conflicts It is important to design and manage trails in a manner that minimizes con -YIELD flicts between trail users. Trails should be designed with adequate sight dis- T tances so users can see others as they are approaching. Heavily used trails a should be signed and designed to discourage high speeds. The varying widths of trails incorporated in this plan generally include wider trails in high use areas of the system. The inclusion of a soft natural surface trail that is either separated or imme- diately adjacent to the hard surface portion of a trail could be implemented where necessary to re- duce conflicts. In some areas, such as the approaches to narrow bridges, or through blind curves, striping may be advisable to keep opposing traffic on appropriate sides of the trail. Signage and other education techniques can also play a role in reminding users to "Share the Trail." Trail Education Recreation is both an important quality of life feature and an important component of the local econ- omy. Therefore, it is necessary to educate locals and visitors on trail etiquette and ethics in order to minimize impacts to the natural environment and to protect and maintain our open space and trail network for the benefit of future generations. 11 cave No "'I"'urace refers to a set of outdoor ethics and a nonprofit organization that teaches Leave No Trace principles, which are designed to promote conservation in the outdoors. The organization Leave No Trace exists to educate people about their recreational impact on nature as well as the principles of Leave No Trace to prevent and minimize such impacts. Leave No Trace is built on seven principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors. The Seven Principles have been adapted to differ- ent activities, ecosystems and environments. I'"uread III iiigllh' 111 ! is another national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible rec- reation through ethics education and stewardship programs. The goal of the organization is to bal- ance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with the need to maintain a healthy envi- ronment. Tread Lightly! is built on five principles: Travel Responsibly, Respect the Rights of Others, Educate Yourself, Avoid Sensitive Areas and Do Your Part. Both Towns, in addition to many national governmental agencies, promote adherence to the princi- ples listed above. Locally, we have also spearheaded a Healthy Headwaters Campaign which is an anti -litter cam- paign for the Fraser Valley and beyond. This beautiful mountainous area serves as the headwaters of the Colorado River, the drinking water supply for 25 million people throughout five states and thus it is imperative that we are all good stewards of this important and magnificent watershed! Rules of the Trail and Local Risks and Hazards Kiosks located at trailheads will provide information regarding rules of the trail and local risks and hazards. • Stay on open trails. Respect trail and road closures. • You may encounter wildlife at any time. Remember that we are recreating in their neighbor- hood. Do not approach or feed any animals. Enjoy viewing wildlife from a distance. If an ani- mal reacts to your presence, you are definitely too close! • Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remind outdoors enthusiasts that moose can be aggressive when dogs and humans get too close. Moose see dogs as a threat due to their similarities with wolves, their primary predator. • Public and private lands throughout Grand County have become infested with the mountain pine beetle. Falling trees are always a hazard when traveling in the forest. In addition, due to high winds in the area, you may encounter downed trees on the trail. • You are playing at high elevation, stay hydrated! • Colorado weather can change drastically throughout a day, and we can see all weather condi- tions throughout the year. Unforeseen dangers present unpredictable challenges. Be aware, prepared, alert and cautious! Your safety is Your responsibility! IIIIIIIIIIII 1111111 IIIIIIIIIIII R��<AG PllIN41's4IIINWIIIN IIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII . This area includes trails and sidewalks west of Highway 40 (US 40). town trail system, including the Alpine Trail, Leland Creek Trail, and the trails on the Denver Water property. All ,,,P II IIIA IIS„ r1RA111 The Alpine Trail is an eight -foot wide gravel path that winds through the entire length of Wolf Park. The trail begins on the north end of the Park, travels south through the Park and crosses Kings Crossing Road near the Wolf Park Townhomes. The trail continues west to Forest Trail where it currently terminates. The trail width is reduced to five -feet after leaving Wolf Park. The five-foot width lows two pedestrians to pass comfortably while minimizing the footprint on the residential lots it passes through. The trail is proposed to continue to Pine Cone Lane and even- tually connect to the Leland Creek Trail in the Elk Run Sub- division. It includes the majority of the The Town should continue to pursue easements across private property to com- plete the trail from Forest Trail to the Leland Creek Trail. II IE..: 11 AND l II -„II „I r1 111 View from Leland Creek Trail IIE The Leland Creek Trail is a five-foot wide gravel surface constructed in 2012/2013. The trail com- mences on Moose Trail, and travels north through a public easement on Lots 60, 61, and 65, Elk Run of Winter Park Subdivision Filing 3 and through Lots 20 and 21, Leland Creek Subdivision. The trail fol- lows Leland Creek Circle north to the intersection with Leland Creek Way. The trail turns west on Leland Creek Way for a short distance and then back north through a public trail easement on Tract B of the Leland Creek Subdivision. The trail trav- erses north through a series of switchbacks making its way down to Leland Creek (the actual creek). The trail then follows the creek east to its terminus at Kings Crossing Road. There is no parking for this trail. The Town should explore the possibility of cre- ating a small trailhead parking lot at Kings Crossing Road. H OR „r,,,, cu „r „r IR1 11, ( m I11,,,o „r IR111,,,o ACROSS IR1 11,,,o IRD „r IRm I A social trail exists from Kings Crossing Road (at the end of the Alpine Trail) to the downtown through public and private property. The trail currently crosses the railroad tracks at an illegal and unsafe crossing. This trail is heavily used year around as it provides the most direct route to the downtown. The trail on the east side of the tracks currently terminates at High Seasons Way and trail users are required to walk down the roadway to the sidewalk at Lions Gate Drive. The Town owns property on both sides of the railroad tracks and it is feasible that a crossing could be con- structed under the tracks. The Town should pursue creating a legal crossing at the railroad tracks. This would require construction of an underpass. The Town should work with Union Pacific Railroad to determine the feasibility of an underpass. The Town should pursue acquiring an easement from the property owner at 156 High Seasons Way to allow trail users to cross Vasquez Creek on a footbridge instead of having to travel down High Seasons Way. The footbridge would cross onto town owned property (adjacent to Lions Gate Drive) and be directly in alignment with the intersection of Lions Gate Drive and Rendez- vous Way. E..: II,,,K RUN HIEE. VI II „IRS ASSOC IA"n aiN r IRA111,,o The Elk Run Homeowners Association (HOA) holds trail easements across private open space and pri- vate property in the Elk Run Subdivision. The east - west trail runs through the Elk Run HOA open space from Elk Trail to Moose Trail. The north -south trail starts at the intersection of Moose Trail and Elk Trail, travels north across Fox Tail to Moose Trail, ending at the entrance to the Leland Creek Trail. The north - south trail runs through private property with an HOA trail easement. The trails are used by the pub- lic since signage does not indicate they are private trails. The Town should pursue acquir- ing easements for the north -south trail that crosses private property. This trail will provide a critical link from Lake Trail (road) to the Leland Creek Trail. The east -west trail would pro- vide a connection to the Denver Water trails. The Town should work with the HOA to obtain an ease- ment across their open space. 'IIS,, IROAD Vasquez Road is a major portal to United States Forest Service (USFS) land west of the Town. This road is heavily traveled by mountain bikers and currently lacks adequate safety measures. A side- walk exists from US 40 to the east entrance of Van Anderson Drive. From this point, bikers are re- quired to share the narrow roadway with automobiles. A bike lane should be installed on the westbound (uphill) lane of Vasquez Road to the USFS boundary. The bike lane should comply with the guidelines outlined in Chapter 14 of the Colorado Department of Transpor- tation (CDOT) Roadway Design Guide. The eastbound lane (downhill) lane should have shared lane markings (sharrows) installed to alert drivers that mountain bikers have the abil- ity to use the entire lane. Most mountain bikers are traveling at the same speed as automobiles while going downhill on Vasquez Road. Chapter 14 of the CDOT Roadway Design Guide provides guidance for creating shared lane markings. Example of Sharrow Arapaho Road is another heavily used roadway for access to the USFS land west of Town. Mountain bikers use this roadway for access to Blue Sky, Ice Hill and other USFS trails. Automobile traffic is less pronounced on this roadway compared to Vasquez Road. This roadway has a narrow right-of-way that likely prohibits the installation of a sidewalk or uphill bike lane. Shared lane markings should be installed on both lanes of the road to alert drivers that mountain bikers have the ability to use the entire lane. Signage on the westbound lane should be installed stating that bikes shall ride single file. This will prevent congestion from bik- ers who are riding slowly uphill. The eastbound lane will not require signage as mountain bikers are traveling the same speed as automobiles. VASQUEEI IROAD „r „r IIIA BI IRII DG II .. Hideaway Village HOA has an open space parcel between Vasquez Road and the USFS boundary that parallels Vasquez Creek. Twin Bridges (USFS trail) is located adjacent to the boundary line and could provide alternative trail access to the USFS. The trail would also provide the public with a sce- nic experience along the creek that is currently secluded and underutilized. The Town should pursue a trail easement from the Hideaway Village HOA for access along Vasquez Creek. There are private residences that have backyards adjacent to the open space tract and the trail alignment will need to be sensitve to their privacy. This trail alignment will allow for public access to the Creek as well as an alternative alignment to Twin Bridges. KINGS CROSSING IROAF Kings Crossing Road is a main collector street for residents west of the railroad tracks. This street begins at US 40, crosses the railroad tracks and turns south along Wolf Park ending at Forest Trail. There are no sidewalks along this road but the shoulders have been widened to allow for safer pe- destrian access. Automobiles, bicycles and pedestrians heavily travel this road. The Town should install a sidewalk along the south side of the road from the highway intersection to the railroad crossing. This will allow for safe pedestrian access along this roadway. The sidewalk would end at the beginning of the Alpine Trail and Leland Creek Trail. The Town should install a bike lane on the westbound lane (uphill) from Lions Gate Drive to the railroad tracks. The right-of-way from US 40 to Lions Gate Drive is too narrow for a bike lane. Installing a bike lane will allow mountain bikers safe travel uphill on the steep curved roadway. The bike lane will end at the railroad tracks where the Alpine Trail and Leland Creek Trail begin. Shared lane markings should be installed on the eastbound lane (downhill) from the railroad tracks to US 40 to alert drivers that mountain bikes have the right to use the entire lane. 11 JONS ;; � 'n--.,.� D IRII E. (IROAD ) Lions Gate Drive, located between Kings Crossing Road and Vasquez Road, is a main collector street that parallels US 40. A sidewalk has been installed from Vasquez Road to Rendezvous Way. The Town has identified the need to install a sidewalk for the entire length of the Lions Gate Drive but it is a very expensive undertaking. As funds become available, the Town should pursue installing a sidewalk from Rendezvous Way to Kings Crossing Road to all for safe pedestrian access. IF IZI--, „r „r IRAII II,,,o (IROAD ) Forest Trail starts at Vasquez Road and travels north to Kings Crossing Road. This road leads to Wolf Park, the Alpine Trail and a large number of residential units. The roadway is steep, narrow, and has a steady flow of automobile and pedestrian traffic. A sidewalk should be installed from Vasquez Road to the Alpine Trail on the south side of Wolf Park. This would allow for safe pedestrian access from Vasquez Road to Wolf Park. The sidewalk would also allow pedestrians the ability to travel from their residential neighbor- hood into the downtown without having to walk on the roadway. Sidewalks are very expensive to install; a short-term solution may be to install a pedestrian lane (similar to a bike lane) that would provide separation for pedestrians. The sidewalk may not be required if the Town develops the Short-cut Trail, pedestrians would then have safe access into the downtown. IMI,_,„ IR CROSSING r IRAII II,,,o (IROAD ) Bear Crossing Trail starts at Lake Trail and dead -ends into the Bear Crossing Subdivision. This pri- vate road provides access to the Sunset Pink trail. The Town has acquired an easement from the Bear Crossing Homeowners Association (Resolution 1305, Series 2011 ) but access has not been ob- tained from the owners of Vasquez Village Condominiums. The Town should pursue acquiring an access easement from the owners of Vasquez Village Condominiums. Once legal access is obtained, this access should have minimum signage to direct users to the trail. Lake Trail begins at Vasquez Road and climbs steeply towards the Elk Run Subdivision. This road services a large number of residential units including Elk Run, Vasquez Village, and Bear Crossing Townhomes. The road is steep, narrow, and has a steady flow of automobile and pedestrian traffic. A sidewalk should be installed from Vasquez Road to the intersection of Elk Trail. This will allow safe pedestrian access from multiple residential neighborhoods to Vasquez Road where a sidewalk currently exists. The sidewalk is proposed to end at this intersection because multiple roads from the surrounding residential neighborhoods lead to this point and the traffic on those adjacent roads is considerably less than Lake Trail. As sidewalks are very expensive to install, a short-term solution may be to install a pedestrian lane (similar to a bike lane) that would provide separation for pedestrians. D IES . ISI IE. IR n .. IR PIROPEE.IR „r The Town obtained a License Agreement in 2013 from Denver Water to build three trails on their 200 -acre property west of Town. This parcel is located between the town limits and the National Forest and is a critical link in the trail system. The following trails are located on the property - t.) ir) sIh II:°` a ir) a Sunset Pink is an existing singletrack trail that begins at Vasquez Road and ends at D3 in the Na- tional Forest. This trail is located on an old logging road and the tread width varies between 18” to 60". This trail will serve as the main access point into the property for riders coming from downtown. IR e a1��uouuou��Pui��i��'i�°iii°iia The trail width should be reduced to 18" to 24" to provide a true singletrack experience. This trail has erosion issues where fall lines exist. The trail should be rerouted where necessary to minimize erosion issues. IR e a1��uouuou��Pui��i��'i�°iii°iia The Town should work with the USFS to improve the portion located in the Na- tional Forest. This section may need to be rerouted to avoid fall lines. Ilk: 'ii irnii a ' s W cry„ ..I u ° a 'ii II Akima's Way is a singletrack trail that begins at Sunset Pink and ends at WTB trail in the USFS. This trail was constructed in 2012 as a connector trail to allow bikers an alternative to using an old log- ging road. The section of trail through the aspens is very muddy until mid-July while the other por- tions of the trail are dry early in the spring. The portion of the trail through the aspens should have boardwalk in- stalled to allow for early season riding and pre- vent resource damage. Sundog is a singletrack trail that begins at Leland Creek Trail and climbs steeply to Sunset Pink. This trail was constructed in 2012 as an access trail from the Leland Creek and Elk Run Neighbor- hoods. P�W e n,The switchbacks near the beginning of the trail are too steep to navigate on a mountain bike and need to be realigned. e II a iru d C e e Ilk: II u° a 'ii t.) ur e s 'ii u) e u "a C Ilk: ) vim Leland Creek follows the north property line of the Denver Water parcel. A singletrack trail should be extended along the entire length of the creek. The trail would begin on Sundog and end at the National Forest boundary at Akima's Way. IR e a1��uouuou��Pui��i��'i�°iii°iia The Town should work with the Denver Water to obtain permission to construct the Leland Creek Trail (singletrack portion). Since the trail would follow the creek, a wetlands survey shall be required and care will be taken to minimize impact to the creek. The Town should consider hiring a professional trail consultant to master plan the trail system to allow for the appropriate mixture of beginner, intermediate, and expert trails. m iI iI --..c riaiN ro wriNn i-;,, IR FI IRIK RIES . IR r The Town should continue to work with Winter Park Resort to make connections between the two ar- eas. As the Resort begins construction of Phase II of their Master Trail Plan, the Town should work with them to determine if connections can be made from the Resort to the Town. caiNI iI II -.c riaiN rO GRAND FIAIRIK r IRAII II,,,o The Town should consider connecting to the Grand Park Trail system in the Town of Fraser. The two most feasible connection points would be - at the bottom of Akima's Way just as the trail enters the USFS or on Leland Creek Trail near the railroad tracks. Those connections could allow for a trail across Grand Park to USFS roads that lead to the St. Louis Creek Trail System. IIIIIIIIIIII 1111111 IIIIIIIIIIII R��<AG PllIN41's4IIINWIIIN IIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII . This area includes trails and sidewalks east of US 40. It includes the Fraser River Trail, Vasquez Creek Trail and the trails on the Arrow (Rendezvous) property. The Fraser River Trail is the highlight of the trail system in Winter Park. Starting at the Winter Park Resort, the trail travels along Win- ter Park Drive on a six foot extended shoulder to Trademark Drive. From Trademark Drive, the trail turns north and becomes an eight foot wide paved path that runs adjacent to the Fraser River for nearly two miles. The trail leaves the River and travels into down- town Winter Park following the sidewalk through Town. At Telemark Drive, a three-foot shoulder allows trail users to walk or bike along the road to Sitzmark Pond where an eight -foot gravel trail was con- structed in 2011. This gravel trail leads along Sitzmark Pond, through wetlands over boardwalks and along the Grand County Water and Sanitation Pond before crossing a bridge and heading into the Town of Fraser. The trail continues in the Town of Fraser sev- eral more miles following the Fraser River the entire way. Fraser River Trail The Town of Winter Park would like to extend the trail along the River wherever possible instead of having to traverse along the sidewalk in downtown. Several property owners would have to grant easements or dedicate property in order to complete the trail. The Town will continue to work with landowners to obtain easements. The majority of the property has not been subdivided or is not lo- cated in the Town. When this property is subdivided or annexed into Town, easements will be ac- quired. The Town shall continue to purse easements along the Fraser River as shown on the trail map. The Town shall seek grants to repave the existing portion of the Fraser River Trail. This trail has not been repaved since it was originally installed in 1996. The Town shall seek grants to pave the dirt portion of the Fraser River Trail. The Town should explore the possibility of connecting the Fraser River Trail with the Corona Pass Road. The Town should explore the possibility of extending the Fraser River Trail south through the Resort to the Jim Creek Trailhead and eventually to the summit of Berthoud Pass. ILS, m IRIL,-, IL,-, I „r IRAII 11 The Vasquez Creek Trail travels through Hideaway Park and Confluence Park along Vasquez Creek. This eight foot wide paved trail connects the two parks together and provides access to the Rendezvous (Arrow) Trail System. The Town should explore making this trail ADA accessible and signing it as such. rIRAII II,,,oHIL,..AD II,,,OD„ E., rIRAII11 Vasquez Creek Trail This trail begins at the intersection of Rendezvous Way and Ski Idlewild Road and travels east and then north along the Trailhead Lodge Condominiums. This trail currently dead -ends at the property line but will eventually be extended to Ski Idlewild Road. The Preserve Property (north of Trailhead Lodges) will dedicate a portion of their property along the wet- lands for the trail and the Town already owns a tract of land through Sawmill Station to connect with Ski Idlewild Road. This trail will eventually become part of the Fraser River Trail once it is extended through the Beavers Property. Trailhead Lodges There is a possibility of aligning the trail across from the entrance to Confluence Park (as shown on the trail map) if additional easements are acquired. The Town shall work with those property owners to obtain easements. IRIIE„ND II ' , ( IR r IRAII II,,,o „n--.„ The Arrow Property has several miles of non -motorized trail easements dedicated to the public through the Ren- dezvous Planned Development (Ordinance 406, Series 2008). In 2013, the Town constructed two new trails on the property totaling 2.5 miles. The Yankee Doodle trail, named after a former ski run, connects the downtown to the Idlewild Trail System and Corona Pass Road. The Meadow Trail was extend from Fraser into Winter Park. In 2014, an additional 2.5 miles of trail were con- structed. Yankee Doodle, Cross Trails and Serendipity were extended from Rendezvous into the Idlewild Trail System. Refer to the Planned Development for additional infor- mation and a map of the proposed trails. Yankee Doodle Log Crossing on Yankee Doodle Bridge over a drainage on Yankee Doodle IIS IIE„ IIE.. IRS P IROIP IIE„ IR r ,,,, IF a „r a IRII ° III IIIA IISXA'r II III The Beavers Property has a number of non -motorized trails that are used by the public although public trail easements do not exist. The trails provide a critical link to existing trails in Rendezvous (Arrow) and the USFS. Until annexation occurs, the Town should work with HTA to acquire public access on the existing trails. The Town should inventory the existing trails on the property once an annexation petition has been submitted to the Town. Existing trails should have public easements dedicated upon annexation. The Town should work with the local trail organizations during the annexation process to determine if additional trail corridors should be established on the property. Family -Friendly Riding Aerial View of Fraser Pll AINII's4IIING (011 D -r iii iF IRASE. ) The Town of Fraser is a small mountain community centrally located within the Fraser Valley in Grand County Colorado, approximately 70 miles northwest of Denver. The Town of Fraser encompasses approximately 2,300 acres and is home to 1,200 year-round residents. Grand County is a popular tourist and outdoor destination for visitors of all ages. Grand County boasts many miles of hiking and biking trails throughout its 1,869 square miles and is home to almost 15,000 residents. Grand County is overflowing with natural beauty and opportunity for adventure, including Colorado's larg- est natural lake, Grand Lake, headwaters of the Colorado River and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Town of Winter Park and the Winter Park Ski Resort are close neighbors and partners with the Town of Fraser. The Town of Fraser (originally Eastom) was platted in 1905 by George Eastom who came to the area in conjunction with the development of the Moffat Line Railroad. Fraser was incorporated as a municipality in 1953. The Town paved its municipal streets in the late 1990s as a result of an elec- tion approving the issuance of bonds to finance the project. The project included asphalt pavement and concrete valley pans for stormwater drainage and for the most part, no sidewalks. Fraser de- sires to become a more pedestrian -friendly community however, it lacks the annual budget dollars necessary to consider a formal sidewalk retrofit policy at this time. Due to the freezing and thawing associated with our climate, the long-term maintenance would also be extremely costly. Additional sidewalks in Fraser would require additional snow management and may necessitate policy changes to address the snow removal on pedestrian paths. Some municipalities promote the shared space scheme, which suggests that by creating a greater sense of uncertainty and making it unclear who has the right of way, drivers reduce speed, and peo- ple are more alert and there are fewer accidents. While this shared space and uncertainty may exist in old Town Fraser west of the railroad tracks, organizations representing the blind, partially sighted and deaf oppose this philosophy. Towns are reconfiguring streets to be more bicycle and pedestrian friendly as multi -modal alterna- tives to the automobile grow in popularity. The physical setting of the Town is divided by the railroad, the Fraser River and US Highway 40 (US 40). Some sidewalks exist in Old Town Fraser adjacent to US 40. There is no sidewalk or trail on US 40 from County Road 804 (CR 804) to Clayton Ave- nue. In addition, there is no sidewalk or trail on CR 804 US 40 Northbound from South Wapiti Drive to US 40. Clearly, there are not adequate safety measures in this area for bikers and pedestrians. The Town should pursue an easement with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and/or the adjacent property owner to install a side- walk or trail along the east side of US 40 from CR 804 to Clayton Avenue. This would allow for safe pedestrian access along US 40. A sidewalk or trail should be in- stalled on CR 804 from South Wapiti Drive to the intersection of US 40. This will allow for safe pe- destrian access in and around the US 40 intersection. As sidewalks are very expensive to install, a short-term solution may be to install a gravel path in this vicinity. The Town should partner with the County to obtain a public trail easement adjacent to CR 804. This will enable non -motorized users to reach the residential development at the top of the hill with- out sharing the road with motorized vehicles. The Town, in conjunction with CDOT, should explore the possibility of installing a marked crosswalk on US 40 north of CR 804 to assist pedestrians safely across the state highway. The Town has inquired about adding a pedestrian crossing in this vicinity in years past. In June 2013, CDOT launched a Statewide Transportation Plan entitled "Life has enough problems. Share the road, friend." In an ef- fort to reduce injuries and fatalities on Colorado roads, CDOT launched this public awareness cam- paign that encourages all road users to uphold their mutual responsibility to share the road. Perhaps this program might assist the Town in securing another marked crosswalk for pedestrian crossing in Fraser. The Town should explore grant funding through CDOT via the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program to improve safe access to the Fraser Valley Elementary and Fraser Valley Library. The SRTS provides funding for safe infrastructure and encourages healthy options for children who are walking and biking to school. The Town should explore adding a side - Typical Old Town Fraser Street walk trail to the edge of the valley pan (concrete lined drainage Swale) within the right-of-way (ROW) in old Town Fraser. The Town should explore adding a gravel trail and/or signage within the railroad ROW east of the tracks. This would allow easy access to Koppers Park and the Fraser to Granby Trail. The Town should explore the concept of sharrows. Example of a Bike Lane The Town should explore utilizing bike lanes on certain roadways in Fraser. A bike lane is defined as "a portion of the roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement marking for the preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists." A bike lane would work well on Leonard Lane. Cozens Ranch Open Space IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII Pll A 1111111 I IIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII I IIIII IIIIIIIIIIII I IN41's4IIIN IIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII iFIRASEE I iRI VE.,.. „r1RA1 ii,,,/m ii --,ilius iRANCHiFE. iiiaiPACE.„ The Town of Fraser owns over 120 acres of open space along the Fraser River corridor. The area is known as Cozens Ranch Open Space, honoring William Cozens who first settled the property. The Fraser River Trail is an eight -foot wide gravel path that meanders along the Fraser River corri- dor throughout the entire length of the Town of Fraser. The stretch of the Fraser River extending from Rendezvous Road to The Town should pursue an additional river crossing on the Fraser River Trail just southeast of the Lions ponds. This river crossing would provide a shorter looped trail for users, provide access to the Ike statue and help promote the Eisenhower Memorial Reach. Additional interpretive signs in this vicinity would encourage visitors and locals to walk the trail on the river and keep the history of Ike's visits to the Fraser Valley alive. In an effort to help promote the Cozens Ranch Open Space and entice more us- ers to this public open space river corridor, the Town should expand the existing trails and recrea- tional opportunities on the west side of the Fraser River. Some ideas might include a dog park, a pump track Trailhead Parking at HTA and a bike park. There is a social trail located behind Safeway that intersects with the Fraser River Trail. The Town should make this a more user-friendly trail. There is limited parking for the Fraser River Trail. The Town is committed to creating additional trailhead parking. The Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA), a non-profit advocacy group for trails in Grand County, has its headquarters in a Town -owned log building located on US 40 at 120 Zerex Street. It is the Town's intent to promote this location, which is just north of the traffic light at US 40 and CR 804, as trailhead parking. Public parking, restrooms, water, trash receptacles and a bike wash station are available. The Town has recently constructed a small primitive trailhead parking area on County Road 8 (CR 8) where it crosses the Fraser River. The Town should pursue easements across private property within the Victoria Village Subdivi- Victoria Village Subdivision sion, located at the corner of US 40 and CR 8, or add a trail within the CR 8 ROW and/or within the Park Ave ROW to connect the Fraser River Trail to the be- ginning of the Fraser to Granby Trail at Koppers Park. This connection involves crossing US 40, so the construction of a trail adjacent to Park Avenue would be more favorable due to the close prox- imity to the existing marked pedestrian crosswalk at the Fraser Post Office. This trail connection will link the Fraser River Trail to the Fraser to Granby Trail. Recently, the Town of Fraser collaborated with HTA and received grant money from the Sprout Foundation. This funding allowed for the purchase of several bear -proof trash cans, dog bag dispensers and anti -litter signs promoting Woodsy the Owl with his catch phase "Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute." HTA, in conjunction with the Towns of Fraser and Winter Park, also recently received some State funding to design, fabri- cate and install trail wayfinding signage for the Fraser River Trail and the Fraser to Granby Trail. The goal is to unify all sign- age and create clear and concise directional signage �3 for users navigating the trails. We know that lack of accurate and meaningful signs at trail intersections and trailheads leads to users getting lost or disoriented. With many miles of trails in the Fraser Valley, both towns should continue to budget for additional wayfinding and signage trail elements, such as: directional sign- age to specific locations, mile markers, trailhead signs with maps and trail information, large maps with `you are here' markers, and kiosks specifying educational information on trail etiquette, prepar- edness, risk/hazard warnings and rules of the road, in addition to other trail amenities. Adjacent to a portion of the Cozens Ranch Open Space is a 24.02 -acre tract of land owned by the Grand County Water & Sanitation District No. 1 (GCWS #1). Located on this property are a series of cold water ponds that are former sewer lagoons that have been rehabilitated and are currently utilized as water augmentation ponds. In 2009, Fraser and GCW&S entered into an Intergovern- mental Lease Agreement for the purpose of providing public recreational use of the property. Such recreational uses may include, but are not limited to, public fishing access, non -motorized boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, special events and associated parking. A goal in the Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan is to expand and enhance the multi-purpose open space network facilitating pedestrian and recreational opportunities while main- taining the environment and ecosystem. The Town should continue to partner with GCWS#1 and en- hance the trails around the perimeter of the ponds in addition to adding amenity improvements to the site, such as shade structures, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, restroom facilities an addi- tional bridge crossing to the Fraser River Trail and expanding the parking facilities. This effort would provide long term benefits to an open space and trail corridor of which the centerpiece is the Fraser River. The Town should continue to budget for annual repairs and maintenance costs, including noxious weed management for the Fraser River Trail. GCWS#1 Leased Property The Town has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with HTA to memori- alize the terms of agreement for the Volunteer Winter Grooming Program on the Fraser River Trail. The Town and HTA should continue this partnership as both entities share the common goal of creat- ing and sustaining the public system of networked trails and access for all appropriate recreation users. IRIIS, IIIA DIE „r IRAII II,,,o Rendezvous is a 444 acre Planned Development, Koelbel Mountain Community, on the east side of US 40 in the Town of Fraser. The developer has constructed and signed many miles of primarily sin- gle track trails throughout the development. The trails will be conveyed to the Town of Fraser for ownership and maintenance in the future. Most of these trails are interconnected and connect to the Idlewild Trail System via Meadow Trail. The Bench Trail currently dead ends north of Bridger Fraser River Trail at Rendezvous Road Trace. The Town should acquire nec- essary trail easements through private property to connect the Bench Trail to the Winter Park Ranch Subdivision and the existing trails in USFS. The Town should enhance the existing parking area off Rendezvous Road at the Fraser River Trail and explore the possibility of creating additional parking and trail access throughout the Rendezvous property. The Town should add a marked crosswalk on Rendezvous Road in the vicinity of Mountain Man Park to the parking area for the Fraser River Trail. When the trails are dedicated to Fraser, the Town should explore partnering with HTA to participate in the Adopt -A -Trail Program for assistance in the maintenance of these single track trails in the Rendezvous development. We would welcome the opportunity to have HTA pro- vide resources, leadership, management and supervision for all necessary trail maintenance. The Town of Fraser is working with CDOT and adjacent property owners on the installation of two additional traffic signals at the south end of Town. These improvements will also include two addi- tional marked pedestrian crosswalks at each traffic signal. The Town will need to ensure that there is pedestrian connectivity from each of these new marked pedestrian crosswalks to the Fraser River Trail and Winter Park to Fraser Trail. Meadow Trail IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII PllAIN41's4IIING I IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII I IIIII IIIIIIIIIIII I IIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII iFIRASEE.R r GIRAINiiiY r1RA1 ii,,, The Fraser to Granby Trail is a 16.8 -mile natural surface, non -motorized, multi -use trail stretching from Koppers Park in Fraser to Kaibab Park in Granby. Koppers Park is located at the north end of Fraser on Park Ave, just north of the Amtrak station between the railroad ROW and US 40. Koppers Park provides trash receptacles, a picnic table and limited trailhead parking. Head north from Kop- pers Park over the Peterson bridge and you are on your way to Granby! Fraser to Granby Trail The Town should continue to budget for additional wayfinding and signage trail elements, such as: directional signage to specific locations, mile markers, trailhead signs with maps and trail information, large maps with `you are here' markers, and kiosks specifying educational in- formation on trail etiquette, preparedness, risk/hazard warnings and rules of the road, in addition to other trail amenities. The Winter Park to Fraser Trail is a ten -foot wide paved trail adjacent to US 40. This trail is well used by locals and visitors alike. The trail was originally constructed in the early 1 990s. In 2007, the Fraser portion of the trail was reconstructed and repaved with a four -inch asphalt lift at a cost of approximately $230,000.00. The Town should continue to budget for annual repairs and maintenance costs, including noxious weed management for the Fraser to Winter Park paved trail. Grand Park is a 1,31 0 -acre Planned Development on the west side of US 40 in the Town of Fraser. The approved plan for this property includes a vehicular/pedestrian grade -separated railroad crossing in the vicinity of Leland Creek, connecting Grand Park Drive, Old Victory Road and Kings Crossing Road. The developer has constructed and signed many miles of trails throughout the devel- opment. The paved trail adjacent to Old Victory Road and the paved trail adjacent to US Hwy 40 are both owned and maintained by the Town of Fraser for the use of the public. There are many trails constructed on the property that are currently private and maintained by the developer. The Fraser Trails Committee has been working with the developer on proposed locations for new trails and trailhead access points on the Grand Park property. The Town should partner with HTA to seek grant funding for trail construction in the Grand Park development and secure easements in agreed upon locations for trails as develop- ment of Grand Park continues. The Town should explore other trail connections throughout the Grand Park prop- erty including into the USFS as the development of Grand Park progresses. Byers Peak Ranch is a 295 -acre ranch located south of Mill Avenue, west of the railroad tracks and is bisected by the Fraser Valley Parkway. The owner of this property has been pursuing annexation to the Town of Fraser. At the present time, however, development approvals are being sought in Grand County. HTA is a review agency for development in unincorporated Grand County. As such, HTA will work together with Grand County to ensure trail easements throughout the property. ouN ry iROAD 73 ( min ) County Road 73 is a major portal to the USFS land west of the Town. CR 73 becomes St. Louis Creek Road/Forest Service 160 (FS 160). This road is heavily traveled by mountain bikers. The Givelo Trail is a gravel trail that starts north of Fraser and parallels CR 73, crosses St. Louis Creek and travels adjacent to the John Work Arena Rodeo Grounds. The Givelo Trails ends at the North- west Passage Trail. The Givelo Trail provides a great alternative to traveling on the gravel surface of CR 73.. St. Louis Creek Road/FS160 is the main access road to Creekside, Flume, and Chainsaw Trails. The Town should explore trail connections from US 40 to the Givelo Trail. This might be done via bike lanes, sharrows or additional signage. The Town, in conjunction with HTA and the County, should explore the concept of sharrows on the paved portion of CR 73. While the Givelo Trail provides an alternate route to ac- cess the Forest Service lands, on the return to town the bicyclist is usually eager to get back to town, racing downhill on CR 73. With the Givelo Trail located so close to the Town of Fraser, the Town should work together with HTA and the Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails (FVPT) to ensure the sustainabil- ity of this trail. FVPT serves the interests of all trail users in the Fraser Valley and was instrumental in the construction of the Givelo Trail. Through grant funding, a bear -proof trash can was recently pur- chased and placed on the Givelo Trail near the Rodeo Arena. The Town of Fraser provides trash removal. A portion of the historic Byers Peak Ranch property recently transferred owner- ship. This 440 -acre ranch was visited by Ike and has over one mile of St. Louis Creek running through the property. The current owner has ex- pressed interest in providing a trail easement to grant access off CR 73 through the property to connect with Creekside, Flume and Chainsaw Trails. The Town, in conjunction with HTA, should explore an easement for this trail connection. ouN ry iROAD 72 ( min ) Givelo Trail County Road 72 is another major portal to the USFS land west of the Town. CR 72 becomes Elk Creek Road/Forest Service 158 (FS 158). This road is also heavily traveled by mountain bikers. Elk Creek Road/FS 158 is the main access road to Zoom, Sunken Bridges, and Upper Elk Creek/Hump Loop Trails. The Town should pursue trail easements through private property adjacent to CR 72 and Elk Creek Road/FS 158, to provide an alternative to traveling on the gravel road. Bear -Proof Trash Can on the Givelo Trail 000000 000000 000000 D OD moo 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 �y RCYCIIIIII no0m�` 0000i 000000 0000i uoo 000000 The League of American Bicyclists, Bicycle Friendly Community program provides a roadmap, hands- on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFC program is a tool to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people. The Towns should consider applying for Bicycle Friendly Community designations. We understand the application process forces applicants to think about all .'a Wour q, aspects of biking in their community and the League provides feedback from the application process. This could provide a good starting point for the for- mulation of a bicycle plan for the community and generate political support for the program. The Town of Winter Park will have three trailheads located within its town limits. The trailheads will encourage trail users to park in the downtown area to access trails instead of driving into the Na- tional Forest. This in turn will encourage users to explore the downtown after their outing instead of just getting in their car and leaving. The trailheads will be located at Sitzmark Campground off Telemark Drive, the Gondola Site (across from Town Hall), and at the Public Works Building on US 40. Each of these locations will have rest- room facilities, trash receptacles and a trailhead kiosk with a map of the trail system. The Town of Fraser currently has one fully -equipped trailhead facility located within the town limits. This location is at the Headwaters Trail Alliance headquarters at 120 Zerex Street, just north of the traffic light at US 40 and CR 804. This location has public parking, restroom facilities, water, trash receptacles and a bike wash station. The Town plans to construct a trailhead kiosk with a map of the trail system in the near future. There are also trailhead parking, restroom facilities, water and trash receptacles available at the Grand Park Community Recreation Center located at 1 Main Street just off US 40. This facility is owned and operated by the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District (FVMRD) and offers a central location to park your vehicle and jump on your bike and ride/hike off into the forest. The Cozens Ranch Museum is another option for a trailhead parking area. This is the site of the first ranch and stage stop in the Fraser Valley and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original 1 876 house has been beautifully restored and is open to the public. There is limited parking available and access to restrooms. The museum is located at 77849 US 40 across from the Grand Park Community Recreation Center. This location provides easy access to the Fraser River Trail and Rendezvous Trail System. There are several other trailheads in Fraser that offer limited parking and trash receptacles. Three primitive trailheads are located along the Fraser River Trail on Rendezvous Road, CR 8 and adjacent to the Cozens Ranch Open Space on the property owned by GCW&S. There are also limited parking and restroom facilities adjacent to the Safeway parking lot behind the Fraser Marketplace building. In addition, there is limited parking, trash receptacles and a picnic table located at Koppers Park which is located on Park Ave, just north of the Amtrak station between the railroad ROW and US 40. Another fully -equipped trailhead facility is located just north of Fraser at the Fraser Valley Sport Complex. This 40 -acre park is also owned and operated by the FVMRD and is located on the west side of US 40 at County Road 5. In the future, the Town hopes to partner with the developer to provide a fully -equipped trailhead facility located at The Village at Grand Park. The Town of Fraser should work on providing additional amenities at the primitive trailhead loca- tions, including consistent trailhead kiosks with a map of the trail system. Trail signage is an integral part of a successful trail system. The Towns of Winter Park and Fraser, in cooperation with Headwaters Trails Alliance, have developed a sign plan for both Towns. The sign- age will consist of trailhead kiosks, trailhead signs, and directional signage. The combination of these signs will guide pedestrians and mountain bikers to the trails located in both Towns and in the National Forest. The sign template can be found in the Grand County Trails Master Plan. TRAIL STANDARDS A variety of trail designs are proposed for the Towns trail system. These standards are intended to vary according to the anticipated amount of use; type of user, and type of area the trail is located in. In some instances, variations on these standards may be necessary due to topography or finan- cial constraints. Five types of trails have been indentified — Sidewalks, Bike Lanes, Major Trails, Neighborhood Trails, Singletrack Trails • Sidewalks (within the Town of Winter Park) — along major roads o Width — Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition o Surface — Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition o Grade - Refer to the Standards and Specifications for Design and Construction, 2012 Edition • Major Trails (i.e. Fraser River Trail) o Width— 8 foot — 10 foot o Surface — Gravel / Asphalt o Grade — 8% Maximum, 5% over sustained distance • Neighborhood Trails (i.e. Leland Creek Trail / Alpine Trail) o Width — 5 foot o Surface — Gravel o Grade — 15% maximum, 10% over sustained distance • Singletrack Trails (i.e. Akima's Way) o Refer to the International Mountain Biking Association Standards • Town of Fraser Pedestrian Facilities o Refer to the Town of Fraser Design Criteria and Construction Standards The Grand County Trails Master Plan, developed by Headwaters Trails Alliance has additional trail standards to use as a reference. JSIXIDIN C(IDINCIooooi uoo Both Winter Park and Fraser recognize that trails are an important economic and community amen- ity. Through this trails plan, the Towns are positioning themselves to help create high quality, cost- effective sustainable and integrated trail system in the Fraser Valley with the goal of providing ad- ditional recreational opportunities that also have an economic benefit to the community. As Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails stated on their Duckie Race brochure, "Trails bring together people of all ages and athletic abilities and provide safe and economical transportation for our kids as well as commuters and recreational users. Only by working together can we preserve and im- prove our trail system." TOWN OF FRASER RESOLUTION 2014-08-04 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TOWN OF FRASER GRANT APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FROM THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND AND THE COMPLETION OF THE FRASER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGEPROJECT. WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser supports the Great Outdoors Colorado grant application for the Fraser Pedestrian Bridge. And if the grant is awarded, the Town of Fraser supports the completion of the project. WHEREAS, the Town of Fraser has requested $136,000.00 from Great Outdoors Colorado to construct a pedestrian bridge over a portion of the Fraser River and to enhance an existing social trail in the Cozens Ranch Open Space Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO THAT: 1. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser strongly supports the application and has appropriated matching funds for a grant with Great Outdoors Colorado. 2. If the grant is awarded, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser strongly supports the completion of the project. 3. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser authorizes the expenditure of funds necessary to meet the terms and obligations of any Grant awarded. 4. The project site is owned by Town of Fraser will be owned by Town of Fraser for the next 25 years. 5. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser recognizes that as the recipient of a Great Outdoors Colorado Local Government grant the project site must provide reasonable public access. 6. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser will continue to maintain the Fraser Pedestrian Bridge in a high quality condition and will appropriate funds for maintenance in its annual budget. 7. If the grant is awarded, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser hereby authorizes the Town Manager to sign the grant agreement with Great Outdoors Colorado. 8. This resolution to be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. th DULY MOVED, SECONDED AND ADOPTED THIS 20 DAY OF AUGUST, 2014. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ATTEST: TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO BY: Town Clerk Mayor (S E A L) FRA S I ER/WINTE'k PAkk,' POLICE DEPARTMENT To: Winter Park Town Council, Fraser Board of Trustees From: Glen Trainor, Chief of Police Date: August 13, 2014 Re: July, 2014 Monthly Report July was a busy month for the Fraser/Winter Park Police Department We initiated or responded to a total of 377 calls for service. One of the reporting functions in the system is currently not operational, so I am unable to provide accurate call numbers by Town. We took a total of 73 written reports during the month, and issued 25 citations, with 18 of those being issued in Winter Park, The most significant call during the month occurred on July 2nd, which was a fatal motorcycle vs, car crash that occurred just east of the entrance to Mary Jane. That case has now been referred to the 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office for determination of charges. Attached is a report of the incident/offense reports we took during the month. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. "COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE" Department Incident Activity Report FWIP 07/0112014 7131/2014 AS Classification Events Rptd Unfounded Actual Clir Arrest Cir Exception Cir Juveniles Total Cir Percent CIr AGENCY ASSIST 4 4 2 50.0 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 4 4 2 50.0 ANIMAL PROBLEM 4 4 1 2 100.0 ANIMAL ATTACK 1 1 ANIMAL ORDINANCE VIOLATION 1 1 1 1 100.0 ESTRAY 2 2 1 100.0 ASSAULT 2 2 1 1 2 100.10 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, NONFAMILY, CPTH WEAPON 1 1 1 1 100.0 SIMPLE ASSAULT I 1 1 1 100.0 BURGLARY 3 3 2 1 3 100.0 BURGLARY, SAFE, VAULT 1 1 1 1 100.0 BURGLARY, UNFORCED ENTRY NONRESIDENCE 2 2 1 1 2 100.0 CIVIL PROBLEM 2 2 CIVIL DISPUTE 1 11 0 0.0 CIVIL PROBLEM I 1 0 0.0 CIVIL RIGHTS 1 1 0 0.0, CIVIL RIGHTS 1 1 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 3 3 2 1 3 100.0 MARIJUANA, OTHER 1 1 1 1 100.0 OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 1 1 1 1 100.0 SYNTHETIC NARCOTIC, POSSESSION I I 1 11 100.0 DAMAGED PROPERTY 3 1 2 DAMAGED PROPERTY, BUSINESS 1 1 0 O'D DAMAGED PROPERTY, PRIVATE 1 GRAFFITI 1 DOMESTIC PROBLEM 2 2 0 0.0 CRUELTY TOWARD CHILD 2 2 0 0.0 DRUNKENNESS 3 3 1 33.3 DRUNKENNESS 3 3 1 33.3 DUI 1 1 1 1 100.0 ALCOHOL 1 1 1 1 100.0 FAMILY DISTURBANCE 1 1 1 100.0 VERBAL ARGUMENT 1 1 1 100.0 FRAUD 1 1 0 0.0 STOLEN IDENTITY 1 1 HAZARDOUS SITUATION 1 1 100,0 1 1 100.0 HEALTH/SAFETY 1 1 0 0.0 HEALTH OR SAFETY OTHER MEDICAL Department Incident Activity Report: 07/01A4 - 07/31/14 Page 1 / 2 Department Incident Activity Repom 07/01/14 - 07/31/14 fags 2 / 2 1 1 1' fia4.0 MISCELLANEOUS 5 5 2 3 6fl,4 INFORMATION REPORT s 2 3 60.4 MASSING PERSON 1 1 1 1 100.0 MASSING PERSON 1 1 � 1 100.0 OBSTRUCT JUSTICE 3 1 2 1 1 2 100.0 CONDITIONAL RELEASE VIOLATION 1 1 1 1 104.4 VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER 2 1 1 1 1 100.0 ORDINANCE VIOLATION 1 1 1 100.4 ORDINANCE VIOLATION 1 1 1 100.4 PERSON CRIMES 1 1 4 0.0 CRIMIE$ AGAINST PERSONS 1 1 4 0.0 PROPERTY 2 2 0' 00.4 LOST PROPERTY 2 2 p D.0 PUBLIC SERVICE 1 1 p 0.0 ASSIST PUBLIC 1 1 0 0..0 STOLEN VEHICLE 2 2 p 4.0 UNAUTHORIZED USE, OTHER VEHICLE (JOY RIDING) 1 1 0 0.0 VEHICLE THEFT, AUTO 1 1 0 0.0 SUSPICIOUS 1 1 0 0.0 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY THEFT" 8 1 7 2 1 3 42.9 LARCENY, BICYCLE 2 1 1'' 0 0.0 LARCENY, FROM BUILDING 1 1 1 1 140.0 THEFT OTHER 5 5 2 2 40.0 TRAFFIC (CRIMINAL VIOLATION) 1 1 1' 1 140.0 CRIMINAL TRAFFIC VIOLATION 1 1 1 1 100.4 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT 11 11 1 8 72.7 1 1 1 100.0 HITIRUN, PRIVATE PROP DAMIG 1 1 0 4.fl TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, FATAL 1 1 0 0.0 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, INJURY 1 1 1 100.0 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, VEHICLE DAMAGE 7 7 1 6 85.7 TRAFFIC PROBLEM/ 1 1 1 11 100.0 TRAFFIC OFFENSE 1 1' 1 1 100.0 TRESPASSING 4 4 2 3 75.0 TRESPASSING, PRIVATE PROPERTY 4 4 2 3 75.0 WARRANT 2 2 2 2 100.0 1 1 1 1 100.0 OTHER WARRANT 1 1 1 1' 100.0 Event Totals 77 4 73 15 9 1 42 60.0 Department Incident Activity Repom 07/01/14 - 07/31/14 fags 2 / 2 PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE (As of 8/15/2014 for 8/20 meeting) WATER~ St. Louis Creek Bank Stabilization: The US Army Corps of Engineers received our close-out documents The East Grand Fire District waterline extension project is complete and are finalizing pay requests. Well 8- This project has gotten a new life kicked into it as of last week. There is a fair chance that we could have conditional approval from the Water Quality Control Division in the next few weeks to do some pump testing and water quality testingand hopefully subsequent approval to place into service! SANITARY SEWER~ The 2014 sewer line and manhole cleaning and maintenance work with Anderson Services is complete. We cleaned over 27,000 lineal feet (LF) of various lines sizes ranging from 8 inch to 18 inch and had 28,327 LF of video documentation completed at a cost of $45,000. Through this process there were several deficiencies identified as well as some corrections/confirmations to our infrastructure mapping that wel need to make in our databases. The sewer line flow meters arrived in late July and staff has been working on placing them into manholes to begin collecting data. Staff received training on the use of the meters & data last week. STREETS~ Wapiti Drive Drainage Improvements Project- Phase 3: project is complete and we are working on finale pay applications. Coordinating potholing efforts for deep and shallow utility clearances for the traffic signal project at US 40 and GP/RV next week. GARDENER~ The culvert pipe planter improvements at Gorenson Station and FroDo pocket parks are looking very attractive with the flowers at full bloom. The shelter structure for Gorenson is in full construction with install tentatively slated for early September. Its going to look awesome! GENERAL~ Vehicle purchase: Staff was successful at getting one work truck at the auction for just over $10,000 and they purchased another used truck for $14,750 for a total just under $25,000. We are currently looking for a replacement seasonal utility laborer. Potholing for deep utilities for WRPs waterline and power cables in the location of the pedestrian bridge is scheduled for next week (8/18). Working on finalizing the drainage alignment through Cozens Ranch Open Space (CROS) and getting project out to bid as soon as possible, hopefully in conjunction with WPRs diversion structure project. Please contact me in advance of the meeting should you have questions. anordin@town.fraser.co.us or 970-531-1844. Town of Fraser PO Box 370, Fraser, CO 80442 office 970-726-5491 fax 970-726-5518 www.frasercolorado.com