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MINUTES
REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING
January 23, 1981
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ward Fischer, Henry Caulfield, Ray Anderson, George Wallace,
Norm Evans, Tom Moore, Bernie Cain, Tom Sanders (alt.)
STAFF PRESENT: Roger Krempel, Mike Smith, Dennis Bode, Jim Hibbard,
Curt Miller, Ben Alexander, Steve Olson, Molly Nortier.
CITY STAFF: Paul Eckman
NEWS MEDIA: Mark Radtke, KCOL; Terri Cotten, Coloradoan; Susan McMillen,
Triangle Review.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ev Richardson, Harvey Johnson, Glen Johnson, Chuck Turner (alt.)
The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Ward Fischer. The following
items were discussed:
Minutes
Approved.
Plant Investment Fee Structure
The current method of charging water plant investment fees based on the size
of the water tap has created various inequities in residential construction.
Dennis Bode explained the proposed new system which would be based on lot
sizes for traditional single family development and on number of units per
building in planned unit developments and apartments. Following discussion
and clarifications, Bernie Cain moved that the Water Board approve this
proposed new structure in concept. After a second from Henry Caulfield,
the motion passed. This proposed new structure will be presented to the
Builders Meeting for their appraisal, and subsequently, the recommendation
will be sent to the City Council.
Report on Review of Potential Fort Collins Water Projects in Jackson Count
Roger Krempel reiterated that the City has been thinking of alternative raw
water sources and is presently evaluating a number of these. He explained
some of the raw water opportunities in Jackson County. The City may have
the opportunity to purchase a senior direct flow water right and transfer
it to the Michigan Ditch. There is also the possibility of obtaining some
reservoir storage capacity which would enable the City to divert Michigan
Ditch water during periods when the Michigan Ditch is out of priority.
Under this condition, the City would divert Michigan Ditch water and
simultaneously release reservoir water to the river system. The owners
wish to market 1200 acre feet of the reservoir's capacity. In addition,
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the water commissioner in Jackson County has informed the City that there
is an excellent small reservoir site that would be advantageous for the
exchange of water. A yield/cost analysis is presently being done. Results
should be available for the Water Board to evaluate in March. George Wallace
moved that possible raw water sources in Jackson County be included along
with the other potential raw water alternatives that the City is presently
considering. Following a second from Norm Evans, the motion passed unani-
mously.
Staff Reports
Dennis Bode answered questions about the memo, "Status of Water Supply and
Demand," which was included with the information sent to the Water Board.
A map of the boundaries of the North Poudre Irrigation Company's Irrigated
Lands Service Area had been distributed to all Water Board members since
information in regard to these boundaries had been requested. It was
decided that discussion of this entire question would be more meaningful
following the North Poudre Stockholders Annual Meeting in February.
PRPA Agreements
Ward Fischer excused himself as chairman since he occasionally represents
PRPA as their attorney. Norm Evans chaired the remainder of the meeting.
In September of 1981, the Water Board recommended to the Council that the
City sell PRPA .70 of an acre of land on Water Treatment Plant No. 2
property for Platte River's pumping station, and that the City make avail-
able the necessary influent capacity in the City's share of the Soldier
Canyon outlet in order that PRPA could deliver their raw water from
Horsetooth Reservoir to a transmission line that they would construct to
supply water for boilers and domestic purposes at their Rawhide Plant.
Following a thorough discussion, the Board recommended acceptance of both
documents drawn up with PRPA; "A Water Delivery Agreement" and "Specific
Performance Contract for the Sale of Land for Pumping Station Site;" and
their further recommendation that the latter include the easements from
the tap to pump stations and the pump station out, as well as the stipu-
lation that the City would have first right of refusal in the event of
sale of the land. The motion was made by Tom Moore and seconded by
Tom Sanders, with unanimous approval by the Board.
Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
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Water BoarA Secretary