City Council Agenda and Packet 2013 01 08

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City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2012 Page 15of 17 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Daltonmoved to approve Resolution No. 82, Series 2012, seconded by Council member Sackett. Roll call vote was taken. Motion passed by vote of 6 – 0. Absent: Council memberJasiak absent. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION – MCCASLIN BOULEVARD/ WASHINGTON AVENUE PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE UNDERPASS Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. CIP Manager Diana Trettinexplained when this project began, five alternatives were presented to the public and City Council. In 2011, the City Council decided to go with the underpass option. She introduced Design Engineer, Scott Belonger, Loris and Associates, Inc. Scott Belonger, Loris and Associates, Inc., 2586 Trailridge Drive East, Lafayette, CO, presented the underpass project design.His presentation included the present basic design features; discussion of the project budgetand possible project enhancement opportunities. He reviewed the existing conditions and the proposed improvements at the Davidson Mesa Trailhead and the Harper Lake Trailhead. The proposed improvements on the Davidson Mesa Trailhead include increasing the parking from 12 to 18 spaces and the addition of a 12 X 18 foot underpass. At the Harper Lake Trailhead the parking spaces are decreased from 30 to 25 spaces. Council member Loo disclosed she lives near the underpass project. City Attorney Culley inquired about the distance from Council member Loo’s housetothe underpass project. It was determined her home was within 500 feet. The City Council did not feel her proximity to the project necessitated her recusalfrom the proceedings. Mr. Belonger continued describingthe Davidson Mesa Trailhead where there will be a circular parking area, which will improve the circulation of the parking lot. The off-leash dog area has been defined to reduce conflict between the incoming cars, walkersand the dogs. In order to establish the necessary grade of the underpass, retaining walls will be installed. The parking lot atthe Harper Lake Trailhead will shrink down in order to accommodate the underpass. The connection from the underpass focuses on Harper Lake to create a park-like atmosphere. There are also connections to Washington Street and McCaslin Boulevard in both directions. He noted an irrigation line prohibits the underpass grade, so the connection has been moved farther away. The project budget is $1.375 Million, including $1.240 - $1.310 Million for the basic project and $64,000 - $135,000for enhancements. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo asked if the underpass at the Harper Lake Trailhead is located where the fall leaf drop-off currently sits. CIP Manager Trettin stated it was and noted the Parks Division has discussed moving the leaf drop-off to the east. 30