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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 01/23/19810 0 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, 0 0 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. >i L4_z::V W E2�c,Ll, Water BoarA Secretary