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WATER BOARD
Regular Meeting
December 10, 1976 - 3:00 P.M.
Present: Ward Fischer
Raymond Anderson
Bernard Cain, Jr.
Henry Caulfield
Norman Evans
Everett Richardson
Robert L. Brunton
Absent: Karl E. Carson
Ronald Fulkrod*
Harvey Johnson*
James Waltz
Staff members present: Bingman, Hilgenberg, Kaplan, Krempel, and Liquin
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
November 12, 1976, approved
Chairman Fischer inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes. Hearing
none, he declared the minutes approved as published.
Out -of -City Utility Requests
Mr. David Wood, representing Scavo-Dougherty Builders, Inc., stated that Ordinance
No. 96, 1972, provides that any person receiving one City utility service must
receive all of those City services. Under paragraph 15 of the ordinance, the
City Council may waive this requirement after receiving the recommendation of
the Water Board. He stated that in connection with his client's petition, City
sewer is readily and conveniently available, but there is probably no situation
under which City water service will be made available in the future. The Fort
Collins -Loveland Water District has indicated that they are willing to provide
water service to the property. The Larimer County Commissioners are unwilling
to take any favorable action on the petition for rezoning until the applicant
had resolved this sewer utility problem. The Commissioners have scheduled the
matter for rehearing on December 22. He stated that the Water Board had tabled
the matter at their November meeting until it could have the benefit of the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board. He requested that the Water
Board recommend to the City Council that his client be granted permission to
tap onto'this sewer line.
Mr. Roger E. Krempel, Water Utilities Director, stated that the Planning and
Zoning Board did make a recommendation for this project development, but to a
less dense residential type zoning than what was requested. He advised the
Water Board that he felt they should recognize this area of expertise of the
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Planning and Zoning Board, and on that basis, perhaps recommend to the City
Council that this sewer connection be authorized subject to its meeting the
zoning recommendation of the Board.
Board member Richardson made a motion, seconded by Henry Caulfield, to recommend
to the City Council that this sewer connection be approved subject to compliance
with the Planning and Zoning requirements and compliance with the requirements
of Ordinance 96, 1972.
After much discussion by the staff and the Water Board, Board member Caulfield
stated that he felt an amendment to the motion was needed. The ordinance provides
that service shall be extended outside the City only in connection with uses allowed
by the City Planning and Zoning Board and approved by the City Council. The rezoning
as well as the Water Board recommendation has to be approved by the City Council
in order to comply with the ordinance.
There were no objections to the motion being amended to include the concept that
if the City Council approves the position taken by the Planning and Zoning Board,
then the Water Board recommends sewer service be authorized.
The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Krempel stated that the All Nations Church is requesting an out -of -City sewer
tap for their property at 415 East Vine Drive. This property is eligible for
annexation. He stated that because they have a degree of urgency, he would recommend
the request for the out -of -City sewer tap be approved subject to them immediately
entering into an annexation agreement.
Board member Richardson made a motion, seconded by Raymond Anderson, that the
Water Board recommend to the City Council approval of this sewer tap request
subject to the above condition. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Krempel stated that the owner of 1815 West Vine Drive is requesting an out -
of -City sewer tap. The sewer line is adjacent to the property, and the property
is not subject to annexation at this time. Board member Evans made a motion,
seconded by Bernie Cain, to recommend to City Council to approve this request
for an out -of -City sewer tap subject to the requirements of Ordinance 96, 1972.
Mr. Chuck Liquin, Water Project Engineer, stated that CSU is requesting a new
sanitary sewer connection at the CSU Agricultural Campus (Rigden Farm). He stated
that a sewer line extends across the CSU property, and the residents and some of
the buildings of the Rigden Farm are connected to the sewer. This new building
will contain bathroom facilities and a wash down for the calving area. He stated
that he had recommended to CSU that they install a sump to catch any straw and
material of this type that may get into the sewer system. Board member Evans
made a motion, seconded by Raymond Anderson, to recommend to the Council to approve
this request for a sewer tap. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously
adopted.
Task Force on City Goals and Objectives
Mr. Krempel stated that the Planning Department staff has advised that they
welcomed the recommendations of the Water Board on the Task Force Goals and
Objectives and have further incorporated all of the Water Board suggestions
on the goals and objectives, making them compatible with the policies of the
Water Board with one exception. They did not accept the recommendation relative
to minimum stream flow. The Task Force Goals and Objectives will go to the
City Council for approval with a goal to develop a minimum stream flow. He
stated that the Board may desire to reemphasize this goal with the task force
committee or may want to wait until it goes before the Council and then make
a recommendation.
Board member Anderson stated that he felt the Water Board should reemphasize
the importance of reconsideration of the minimum stream flow policy to reflect
the total utilization of water in the river basin.
Chairman Fischer requested that the task force committee be advised that the
Water Board would like to have a joint meeting to discuss the Board's concern
on this issue. Mr. Brunton stated that the Council is meeting with the Planning
and Zoning Board on Monday. Mr. Krempel stated that a letter will be hand
delivered to the Council on Monday expressing the Water Board's concerns.
Horsetooth Water
Mr. Liquin advised the Water Board of increased activity in the raw water market.
Horsetooth water has recently been sold at prices ranging from $650 per share
to $800 per share. North Poudre water is being advertised at $3500 per share
with the City being offered in excess of 250 shares at $4000 per share. A more
complete report will be presented to the Water Board at a future meeting for
possible adjustment of the City's "in lieu of" dollar value.
Board member Caulfield stated that he would like to see a proposal for an analysis
on the entire raw water picture of the City of Fort Collins.
After much discussion, Chairman Fischer stated that the Water Board should
discuss the whole raw water situation at the time the adjustment of the City's
"in lieu of" is discussed. Mr. Krempel stated that he will have a brief report
on this for the Water Board at a future date.
Mr. Brunton stated that the City and the County had applied for a grant under
House Bill 1041 to hire a person whose objective is to study and analyze urban
service areas and come up with various alternatives so as a meaningful decision
can be reached in this area. He stated that he understands the application has
been approved.
Departmental Annual Projects Report
A Departmental Annual Projects Report was sent to the Water Board members with
the agenda. Mr. Krempel stated that on the modification of the Soldier Canyon
outlet, a core drill is being made to get the necessary field data for the design
of the new outlet. The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District has determined
the allocation for the existing capacity of the outlet, and the City has been
assured a full 40% of that capacity. This figure was based on the original cost
allocation. The capacity of the outlet will be increased an additional 370 cfs,
and of that amount, the City will have 76% of that capacity. Mr. Krempel stated
that hopefully contracts will be let in early 1978 for the construction.
Mr. Krempel further stated that on the Joe Wright Reservoir project, a favorable
legal interpretation was made from the Regional Bureau of Reclamation in
Washington. Mr. Liquin stated that due to a bureaucratic run-around he had
received from several offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, a letter required
by the City's application to the Bureau had not been received. The absence of
comments from U.S. Fish and Wildlife has temporarily delayed consideration of
the application in Washington, and should be cleared up in the immediate future,
Mr. Liquin further stated that with the new federal administration, the loan
process will be slower and will be a little more critical.
Other Business
Chairman Fischer advised the Water Board of a public hearing in the future on
the reclassification of the Lower Poudre River. He stated that because the City
received federal and state grants for the construction of Sewer Treatment Plant
No. 2, with the capability of ammonia removal, the City is required to be removing
ammonia by July 1, 1977. The City has been trying for over two years to have the
Lower Poudre River reclassified from a warm water fisheries classification to an
agricultural classification. If the stream,is reclassified temporarily to an
agricultural stream, pending the final standards, this would remove the requirement
for ammonia removal. Chairman —Fischer stated that at a meeting of the Water
(duality Control Commission, the Commission, finding that EPA was adamant about
not extending the permit compliance date requiring ammonia removal, determined
that a hearing should be held to consider whether or not the Poudre River should
be classified as an agricultural stream and remove the fisheries classification.
He stated that there will be hearings between now and July 1 on the temporary
classification of the Poudre River and this hearing would form the basis for
future consideration on determining the permanent classification.
Mr. Krempel stated that he would distribute Ward Fischer's presentation to the
Water Quality Control Commission to the Water Board members.
Chairman Fischer stated that in connection with the public hearing, the City
should coordinate and have the support of the Cache LaPoudre River Water Users
Association, the Big Thompson Water Users Association, and the Northern Colorado
Water Conservancy District and have a carefully planned presentation.
Board member Richardson commented that there was an excellent program on December 10
on both the population problem and the transmountain diversions.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Charles Liquin, Sec etary