HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 09/18/1981• a MINUTES
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September 18, 1981
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Ward Fischer, Ray Anderson, Bernie Cain, Henryy Caulfield,
Tom Moore, Ev Richardson, David Stewart (alt.),
Chuck Turner, George Wallace.
STAFF PRESENT Roger Krempel, Mike Smith, Dennis Bode, Curt Miller,
Ben Alexander, Andy Pineda, Molly Nortier.
GUESTS PRESENT Dave Frick and George Palos of Resource Consultants,
MEMBERS ABSENT Harvey Johnson, Norm Evans.
Minutes Approved.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Ward Fischer. The following items were
discussed:
Ditch Consolidation Study
Dave Frick of Resource Consultants used a number of maps, charts and graphs to
present an update of the Ditch Consolidation Study which has been completed
through Phase I. The purpose of Phase I was, 1) To gather data on all the ditches,
2) To try to simulate through modeling, the actual head gate deliveries occurring
presently, and 3) To make some projections as to what future conditions of the
ditches would be if no consolidation took place. A Phase I report has been pre-
pared which contains all of this information in detail.
Mr. Frick was asked to define the purpose of the Ditch Consolidation Study. He and
Roger Krempel outlined the following goals:
1) To investigate storm drainage possibilities.
2) To study development problems along ditches.
3) To utilize more City water from ditches.
4) To improve the condition of one or more ditches to alleviate the City's
infiltration problem to the wastewater treatment plant.
5) To protect water rights, and future deliveries to shareholders along the
ditches.
6) To perhaps lower irrigation costs with consolidation since land irrigated
has been decreasing.
Mr. Frick informed the Board that Resource Consultants has now begun Phase II of the
study which is to formulate a list of alternatives and evaluate them in terms of the
purposes outlined above.
Letter from Ward Fischer Regarding Pieter Study Information
Each Water Board member had received a copy of Ward Fischer's letter in which he
outlined some of the conclusions that had emerged from his meeting with Council
Member Gerry Horak. The Board was pleased to have these ideas presented in such a
clear and concise manner. Some of the suggestions now can be implemented in a more
manageable framework.
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Questions and Comments on 1982 City Budget
Since the budget was printed and distributed, there have been some significant
changes. There were no additional comments or suggestions from the Board.
Staff Reports
A. Monthly Water Production Summary
Dennis Bode reported that water use in August was down significantly; about
72% of what was projected due, once again, to timely rains. Water use has
remained down.
Mr. Bode was asked what the City was going to do with the approximately
2,000 acre feet of Big T water that is not going to be used this year. He
said that he and his colleagues would explore some alternatives that had been
suggested.
B. Out -of -City Sewer Service Request from Alvin Miller
Jim Hibbard explained that Alvin Miller has requested sewer service to a
proposed subdivision outside of the Urban Growth Area. Mr. Hibbard confirmed
that, from an engineering standpoint, the City is capable of supplying both
sewer and water service. Following a lengthy discussion, Ev Richardson offered
the following motion:
The Water Board advises the Planning & Zoning Board et al. that the City has
the sewer capacity to serve the Alvin Miller proposed development along with
the following conditions: that the City also provide the water; that Mr. Miller
agrees to annex when asked; that development does not occur above 5200 feet;
that the developer agrees to provide necessary easements and rights -of way; and
that these conditions are agreeable to the planners, both County and City.
Although the City is capable of supplying both water and sewer to the property
in question, the Water Board wishes to express its concern as to whether devel-
opment should actually occur there since a recent request in the same vicinity
(concerning the Urban Growth Area) was turned down. With a second from Tom
Moore and some further discussion, the Water Board unanimously approved the
motion.
In addition, Roger Krempel was requested to write a letter to Planning asking
them what they prefer in regard to out -of -City service requests since urban
boundaries have been established. Perhaps a developer's check list could be
suggested so that developers would be aware of what was expected of them before
the process became too costly.
New Business None.
Other Business
Mike Smith announced that David Stewart, a world renowned expert from New Zealand
on methane generation, will be in Fort Collins on Tuesday, September 22, 1981,
from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. in the CIC Room of City Hall. It will be an informal
presentation and discussion. All interested parties are welcome.
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Roger Krempel informed the Board of a dinner meeting at the Greeley Country Club
on Tuesday, September 29th sponsored by the Colorado Water Congress South Platte
Division, to recognize members of the Colorado General Assembly for their efforts
toward water legislation during the 1981 session. Water Board members who wish
to attend will be guests of the City.
Roger Krempel received a letter from Senator Gary Hart who presented a paper at a
recent Water Congress meeting representing his program for water development in
Colorado. Copies of the letter and the paper will be sent to Water Board members.
On Thursday, September 17th, The Colorado Water Conservation Board held a public
meeting in Fort Collins to receive comments on the "Interim Report: South Platte
River Assessment." Ray Anderson summarized the general thrust of the meeting with
comments from others who had also attended the session. Water Board members will
receive copies of the assessment summary and alternatives which were available at
the meeting. Board member Henry Caulfield worte a letter as a private citizen to
the Water Conservation Board on the Poudre Study, which will also be duplicated
for Board members.
Roger Krempel informed the Board about some of the more far-reaching water projects
which the City is looking at. There is a mild interest in obtaining some storage
capacity in the Meadow Creek Reservoir, and the City has filed on a potential
reservoir on the South Fork of the Michigan River known as Sabin Reservoir. The
City is keeping options open in regard to both of these sites.
Roger Krempel announced that the City Council has appointed Gerry Horak as the
Council representative to the Steering Committee of the Poudre Study.
Since there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 P.M.
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