5225 North Academy Boulevard

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918

 

 

 

 

Manitou Avenue Revitalization Project

Bi-Weekly Meeting Notes

Nolte Project #CSB0101700

 

 

Meeting Date:           June 24, 2004

Purpose:                     Bi-Weekly Meeting

Location:                    City Council Chambers

 

Introduction:  Representatives from The City of Manitou Springs (City), Nolte Associates, Inc. (Nolte), the Manitou Avenue Liaison Group (MALG), and Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) were in attendance. The meeting was opened at 10:00 a.m. by Steve Behrens, Nolte.

 

1.         Project Administration & Coordination

a.         Attendance Sheet:  The attendance sheet was passed around.

b.         Minutes of the May 27, 2004 Bi-Weekly Meeting:  The minutes were distributed.

2.         CSU Update

Cindy Lou Hyde reported that the 150 watt CSU historic acorn-style light was being  installed on Park Avenue across from Tubby’s Turn-Around on June 24, 2004.  Cindy Lou will e-mail lighting isometrics for the 40 lights at 100 and 150 watts to Michael Hussey before the next Bi-Weekly meeting on July 8, 2004. 

Steve Behrens stated that formal invitation to the FIR/FOR meeting which is scheduled for July 22??, 2004 will be sent to Cindy Lou Hyde – CSU, Joyce Robins - Qwest, and Jim Eddie -Adelphia.

Chuck England stated that he will give a 20 foot easement through his property to CSU for utilities.  The area runs parallel to the south bank of Fountain Creek from Canyon to the existing storm sewer easement. 

3.         Qwest Update

            Roger Miller reported on the meeting that he and Fred Burmont had with Joyce Robins on June 23, 2004.  Qwest still needs to do engineering drawings and then the contract with them needs to be signed so that they can start ordering cable which has a 3-4 week lead time.  The authorization to proceed from CDOT is critical to make sure that Qwest is underway by July 27th . 

4.         CDOT Update

            Steve Behrens stated that CDOT is working on getting the environmental clearance as part of the approval process Phase I.   There is a July 22, 2004, 1:00 p.m. meeting scheduled at the Cheyenne Mountain Conference Resort with Dave Poling to discuss options on the design build.  At that time CDOT will present their approach and recommendations for Phases 2, 3, and 4 and will hear the Project Team’s approach as well.

5.                  Work in Progress

a.                   News Racks

Michael Hussey distributed photos and the costs for options available from three different manufacturers – City Solutions, Sho Rack, and Rack System.  Kitty Clemens will contact the Guild Foundation to request that they  to fund one (or more) of the racks for the project.  The City will develop an ordinance to designate and limit the locations for City Council approval.  Two City locations  were suggested for placing 5-tier racks; they were in front of the Spice of Life, and the other was on Manitou Avenue near Soda Springs Park.  Mike Hussey will prepare descriptions of the locations and get information to Fred Beaumont for preparation of the ordinance. 

Following discussion a vote was taken.

There was a motion and second to adopt City Solutions news racks for the project and that details for the locations be worked out by Nolte.  This motion passed unanimously.

b.                  Anti-skate Products

Michael Hussey presented options from various manufacturers on skate and skate board deterrents which would be placed on the seat walls.   He recommended the Ravens Forge.  The cost of this deterrent is approximately $15-20 each (including installation).. 

There was a motion and second to adopt the Ravens/Forge brass or bronze series anti-skate.  The motion passed unanimously. 

            c.         Phase 1 Cost Estimate

            Mike Hussey presented updated Phase 1 preliminary cost estimates.  The last meeting the draft preliminary estimate was $464,000.  After review, the preliminary cost estimate was reduced to $297,000.  This amount did not include the $18,250 for Qwest to complete the undergrounding of their utilitiy lines located in Phase I..

6.         FIR/FOR

Steve Behrens discussed the plan submittal which is the actual plans and consists of the drainage report, flood plain permit application and supporting documents, a geotech letter from Carter & Burgess, special provisions and the cost estimate.   This will be sent to Paul Reinsma the week of June 28, 2004.

7.         Other Items

a.                   Spring Foundation Update

Michael Hussey read Michelle Carvelle’s update to the group.     Collins Electric Company prepared the load form for Shoshone Spring that was given to CSU. 

b.                  Misc. Items

A question was raised regarding road ownership.  Kitty Clemens responded in detail and explained that Manitou Avenue belongs to the State.

There was general discussion about (1) feedback received from some residents that the three lanes were causing delays around the swimming pool area, (2) a possible need for additional signage for pedestrians at crosswalks,  (3) parking, and (4) traffic signals.

8.                  Upcoming Events

The next Project Bi-Weekly Meeting will be on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in Manitou Springs City Hall.