HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 12/08/19694 December 8, 1969
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE WATER BOARD Held December 8,
. 1969, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Manager's Office.
Present: Fred Feit, Harvey Johnson, Owen Moore. Also present
were City Manager Coffey, Director of Public Works Chuck Liquin,
Director of Finance Charlie Cain, Ward Fischer, Attorney Alden V. Hill
and Secretary Bartel.
Also present were the following members of the Water Districts
and Irrigation Companies:
Harlan Seaworth of the North Poudre Irrigation Company,
Roy Ole Johnson, of the Poudre Water Users Association.
Joe Haythorn of the Larimer-Weld Irrigation Company
E. R. Gustafson of Windsor Reservoir
The meeting was opened by Ward Fischer presenting a Weld
County District Court order in the matter of adjudication of priority
of Wipp � ✓iyhts
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West Valley Ditch Company, Riverside Irrigation District,
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Bejok Irrigation District and Riverside Reservoir and Land Comp7* for
the construction of the reservoir in Weld County. Mr. Fischer was of
the opinion that this would be to the advantage of these companies,
as well as companies located in the immediate area, as this reservoir
would be constructed on the South Platt R=--r with a storage capacity
of approximately 297,000 acre feet. After considerable discussion
regarding the water priority by the various companies and cities, motion
was made by Johnson, seconded by Haythorne, that Attorney Hill proceed
with the filing of the motion. In respect to the construction of the
dam, it was stated that if this project was approved, this would be
additional storage above that which is contemplated for the omstruc-
• tion of the Narrows dam. It was the general opinion of those present,
that all companies form a group and assist Mr. Hill in his motion, also,
that Ward Fischer be in support of the Water Users Association and work
in conjunction with Mr. Hill. It was further agreed that the City of
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Fort Collins remain in tte background on Mr. Hill's motion and be called
upon whenever necessary. This project together with the Narrows would
be an important phase in the storage to all cities, as at the present all
this water is now going down the river. After considerable discussion
regarding well users and to what effect this would have on them would be
determined at a later date. Finally it was agreed that Ward Fischer and
Mr. Alden Hill prepare some mutual agreement whereby this motion may
I)s continued. Outside members were excused.
The City Manager reported that he had an opportunity to purchase
about 60 shares of North Poudre Irrigation stock, valued at $54,000. He
made an offer of $54 00C and later learned that this water plus additional
water was purchased by Fort Collins -Loveland and East Larimer County Water
District, in excess of the amount proposed by the City of Fort Collins,
also that Kodak, together with Windsor, has purchased more than $100,000
worth of water to this date, however, their budget does not permit addi-
tional purchases for the balance of this year. There is a sewer and
water construction project being established in the south part of town.
Fort Collins - Loveland District has an 18 inch water line in the area
and due to the extensive cost of construction of a line for th= City, the
Director of Public Works, Chuck Liquin, stated that Fort Collins -Loveland
District would permit the City to tap onto their line in the Timberline
Road area and work out an agreement for the water
�� users. Also that the
six City water Association has gained momentum 4d forming a water district,
This tie in Fort Collins -Loveland is extremely im portant as the cost of
water of constructing a water and sewer line for 1 to 2;!5 miles would cost
in the neighborhood of $130,000.00.
project at a later date.
Reports will be forthcoming on this
There being no further action, the Board adjourned.
Secretary