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GREELEY,COLORADO 80631
WIIDc July 11, 1980
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Mr. Robert J. Arkins JULI Z
Assistant Regional Director
Land Use Coordination f3RtELtY. coLo'
HCRS Mid Continent Region
P.O. Box 25387
Denver Federal Center
Denver, Colorado 80225
Dear Robert:
Enclosed please find the fourth biennial report on the former Atlas "E"
Missile Site (C-Colo-501-A) . I would like to thank you for your assis-
tance a few months ago regarding the Air Force's inquiry of the stainless
steel fuel tanks. As discussed on the telephone earlier, we have heard
no word of confirmation regarding said tank(s) .
If possible, I would like to ask your cooperation again. It appears that j
I may be unable to have the "missle park" interpretation program completed
by outside sources. Therefore, I would be hopeful that you could provide •
me with appropriate contacts with the U.S. Air Force Missile Program. My
desires are to access nonproprietary information in regards to the Atlas
"E" program and perhaps, the general missile program.
Please advise me if this may be possible so that I might begin outlining
the possible interpretive program alternatives. The County feels that t
this can be an important addition to user benefits of the park. Thank
you for your past and future assistance.
ery ruly y urs
Thomas E. Honn
Zoning Administrator
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800819
Names of Property Atlas "E" Missile Site
'GSA Control No. C-COLD-501-A
Report DOS Date July 15, 1980
BIENNIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT •
1. Has the Program of Utilization been followed in maintaining and improving the
property? If not, explain. List the recreation and supporting facilities
that have been constructed to date.
Refer to Attachment A
2. Is the area signed designating the site as a public area, as required in the
Deed of Conveyance? If not, give date one will be placed on the property. .
Refer to Attachment A
3. Does the property now possess access, landscaping, and a maintenance program
which enables the public to enjoy the area as a recognized park, recreation
area, or historic monument? If not, when will corrective action be taken?
Refer to Attachment A
4. Estimate the expenditure of public funds or donations which have been made in
the preceding biennium to maintain or develop the property. Estimate expendi-
tures for the next biennium; also state purpose for which funds will be expended.
Refer to Attachment A
5. Estimate annual visitation by type of use (e.g. , picnicking, fishing, camping,
attendance at exhibits or museum, participation in sports) .
Refer to Attachment A
6. List any complaints of discrimination in use of facilities; also, what
corrective action was taken.
Refer to Attachment A
7. Describe any special problems experienced at the reporting area (e.g., excess
vandalism, overuse, highway problems, and insufficient maintenance) , and any
corrective actions to be taken.
Refer to Attachment A
8. Rave facilities for handicapped persons been considered in development of the
area? (List type of facilities.)
Refer to Attachment A•
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1. The Program of Utilization as amended in 1977 has been followed to date.
Additional landscaping and signing has taken place. Remaining elements
of the Program of Utilization are the completion of the open picnic area
and the interpretation devices. The interpretation plan, which was to
be provided by recreation students, has yet to be completed. This will
be completed by county staff over the next year if not provided by original
sources by the end of 1980. Sign construction and placement will occur
in 1981 and 1982. At present, no increased demand has been recognized
for additional picnic areas; further, the intended open picnic area cur-
rently has several trees to be moved before it can be properly seeded
and maintained. Therefore, this item will be delayed until the tree
removal allows,or demand dictates its completion.
2. The site is signed to define it as a public recreation area. There
are off-site signs along major adjacent roadways which indicate the
site's use availability. -
3. The park is currently utilized for picnic and other day uses, and for
camping. Facilities, landscaping and appropriate road access are de-
veloped to facilitate such activities. As identified in number one
above, certain improvements have yet to be added. These will assist
in broadening the scope of user experience at the site; but do not
currently detract from user experience.
4. During the past biennium expenditures have been for maintenance and
landscaping activities. Approximately $13,000.00 has been spent at
the Missile Site Park. . It is expected a similar allocation will be
made over the next two year period. An additional two thousand to three
thousand dollars will be allocated for the interpretive devices and
open picnic area development.
5. Annual visitation can be accounted in two activity types. Day use
activities for picnicing and passive uses saw frequent use. No
visitor numbers are available. Campground use averages 300 to 500
campers per year. This activity usually is by groups and occurs
primarily during spring and summer months. Approximately 1,500
persons per year have toured the underground missile complex. Most
have been groups including Cub Scouts, Brownies and school classes.
6. No complaints or causes of action have been made against Weld County
regarding operation and management of the facility.
7. The past bienium has not seen any major or excessive vandalism, nor
has there been a need to implement a user control limit due to exceeded
capacity of the park. Vandalism was a problem during the first few
years. It seems to be lessened of late and may be a result of an on-site
residency of a caretaker. Additionally, a County Sheriff's Deputy
routinely visits the park site which adds enforcement visibility.
8. Facilities appear to be accessable by the handicapped without special
adaptation. If complaints are received regarding accessibility the
County would review the matter to determine if any measures can be
taken to improve conditions according to Section 504 of the Rehabilita-
tion Act.
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United States Department of the Interior
° HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE
MID-CONTINENT REGION
\^ ti POST OFFICE BOX 25387
DENVER FEDERAL CENTER
IN REPLY REFER To: DENVER,COLORADO 80225
1003-03
C-COLO-501-A
JUL 1 8 1980
Mr. Thomas E. Horn
Zoning Administrator
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Dear Tom:
Thank you for the fourth biennial compliance report on the former
federally owned surplus property known as the Atlas "E" Missile
Site, Weld County, Colorado (C-COLO-501-A) .
The report has been reviewed and compared with your previous biennial
report. It indicates that you are developing and maintaining the
property in a satisfactory condition. Therefore, we are pleased to
advise you that the report is acceptable and fulfills the compliance
requirements for the past two-year period.
As you know, Dick Wagner will meet with you on July 23 to conduct
the on-site inspection of the site. At that time, Dick can discuss
both the Missile interpretive program and the removal of the LOX
tank with you.
Sincerely,
PCFJ/b
J .�61 Robert J. s
•J Assistant Regional Director
Land Use Coordination maiMC;)
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