h_lg_2016a_2016-03-09t13:32:22z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 03/09/2016

02:27 PM -- HB16-1155



Representative Saine and Representative Mitsch Bush presented and discussed House Bill 16-1155 concerning controlled access highways as county roads. The bill allows a county to designate a four-lane, controlled-access county highway as a primary road of the county, and specifies the respective jurisdiction, control, and duties of local governments with respect to a designated primary road. Specifically, and similar to the state's authority over state highways, a county has the authority to: control highway access; prohibit signs and banners; utilize sewers; erect, control, and maintain route markers and directional signs; and install, operate, maintain, and control traffic signals, signs, and traffic control devices. While a municipality is responsible for: control of the highway on and beyond the curbs; construction and maintenance of underground facilities; highway illumination and cleaning; regulation and enforcement of traffic and parking; and erecting, controlling, and maintaining street signs. Together, county and municipality may: share the cost of new storm sewer facilities, if required; and acquire rights-of-way for the highway as mutually agreed upon.



Representative Saine distributed and discussed amendment L.002 (Attachment H), a map of the proposed highway (Attachment I), a packet of letters (Attachment J), and letters of support from local municipalities (Attachment K).



16HouseLocal0309AttachH.pdf 16HouseLocal0309AttachI.pdf



16HouseLocal0309AttachJ.pdf 16HouseLocal0309AttachK.pdf



Representative Saine answered questions from the committee regarding the size of the proposed roadway.



02:33 PM -- Barbara Kirkmeyer, Commissioner, representing Weld County, spoke in favor of the bill. She discussed the access management plan for County Road 49.



Ms. Kirkmeyer answered questions from the committee regarding the maintenance and use of the proposed roadway.





02:43 PM



Ms. Kirkmeyer continued to answer questions from the committee regarding the consolidation of access points for the proposed roadway. She also answered questions regarding intergovernmental agreements.





02:53 PM



Ms. Kirkmeyer continued to answer questions from the committee regarding intergovernmental agreements.



Representative Saine provided an overview of amendment L.002.





03:03 PM



Ms. Kirkmeyer dialogued with the committee members regarding the continued maintenance of the proposed roadway.





03:13 PM



Ms. Kirkmeyer continued to answer questions regarding the continued maintenance of the proposed roadway.



03:23 PM -- Danny Kipp, Mayor, Town of Keenesburg, spoke in favor of the bill.



Mayor Kipp answered questions from the committee regarding local authority for road construction and maintenance.



03:31 PM -- Tony Lombard, Colorado Counties, Inc., spoke in favor of the bill. He discussed the intergovernmental cooperation for the proposed roadway.



Mr. Lombard answered a question regarding amendment L.002.



03:36 PM -- Wesley LaVanchy, Town of Firestone, spoke in favor of the bill.



Representative Saine provided a summary of amendment L.002.

The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.