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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 09/12/1975WATER BOARD Regular Meeting September 12, 1975 - 3:30 P.M. Present: Ward Fischer Raymond Anderson Bernard Cain, Jr. Karl E. Carson Henry Caulfield Norman Evans Ronald Fulkrod Harvey Johnson Robert Brunton Absent: Everett Richardson James Waltz Staff members present: Cain, Hays, Krempel, Liquin, and Lewis Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 25, 1975, and Special Meeting of August 15, 1975, approved Chairman Fischer inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes. Hearing none, he declared the minutes approved as published. Drought Effects on Municipal Water Supplies Report A report entitled "Drought Effects on Municipal Water Supplies" prepared by R.L. Thaemert, was furnished to each of the Water Board members with the agenda. Mr. Roger Krempel, Water Utilities Director, stated the report was well done. He felt this type of report was just a beginning and should be given further study. Chairman Fischer inquired if North Poudre Irrigation Company water was left out of the report. Mr. Charles Liquin, Water Project Engineer, stated the report was restricted only to the stock we actually own, i.e. the river flow, Water Supply and Storage stock, and Horsetooth stock. Chairman Fischer stated it would be very easy to include the North Poudre stock by converting it into Horsetooth units, in which case, the Horsetooth drought determinations are figured. Mr. Krempel suggested that he would add in the North Poudre stock and give the Water Board the figures. Chairman Fischer inquired whether it would be desirable to have an indepth report at this time or delay further study in regard to drought until there is more information on Joe Wright Reservoir and the use of the South Side Ditch waters. Board member Caulfield stated the report did not include several items, for example, North Poudre stock, treated water storage, or Michigan Ditch water. Board. Mr. Krempel suggested that he give a slide/tape presentation on this question to the Board at a future meeting. Chairman Fischer stated the Board will plan on such a report. 2. City Manager Brunton stated the financing of the Joe Wright Reservoir project is proceeding and the City might be able to get Federal financing under the Small Reclamation Project Act. The interest under this Act is 5 1/8% versus 7 1/8% elsewhere. This will be for the Federal fiscal year 1978. He further stated that Mr. Krempel had notified McCall -Ellingson & Morrill to proceed with the design engineering. Mr. Liquin stated the Environmental Analysis Report is finished. He quoted the last paragraph in the EAR, "This proposal does not have a major environ- mental impact, nor is it controversial, therefore an environmental impact statement is not required." He further stated a letter to this effect has been drafted and should be sent out as soon as the report is printed. This will then go to the Forest Service Denver office. Mr. Krempel added if the Bureau of Reclamation funds the project, the Bureau will write an entire impact statement. Mr. Liquin stated he has had two meetings with Bureau of Reclamation personnel. A tour is planned of the reservoir site September 23 to inspect the project, and there is a meeting September 24 with the Bureau to discuss how to write the application for funding. City Manager Brunton stated the City is moving fairly fast and is making good progress. 3. Board member Evans inquired as to the progress on the Horsetooth Outlet. Mr. Krempel advised him that there will be a report from the Bureau of Reclamation, but the project sounds expensive. 4. Board member Carson inquired about Windy Gap. City Manager Brunton stated that the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District has signed a contract with Platte River Power Authority, and the City requested through the City Council that Norman Evans be taken off the Six City Committee and Platte River be put on. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Secretary OT Y OF FORT C O L L I Memorandum TO Robert L. Brunton, City Manager Ward Fischer, Chairman Water Board FROM: Roger E. Krempel, P.E., Water Utilities Director RE Appointment of Secretary to the Water Board DATE: September 4, 1975 On several occasions we have informally discussed the realignment of duties in connection with Staff support to the Water Board. Since September is the month in which the Water Board reorganization takes place, I am appointing Project Engineer Chuck Liquin, P.E. to be permanent Secretary to the Board to take over the responsibilities formerly carried out by the City Clerk. This is understood to be: (1) The preparation of agendas in cooperation with the Board Chairman, the City Manager and myself. (2) The keeping of the minutes of all meetings. (3) The keeping of all records pertaining to Board actions and (4) Mailing meeting notices and transmitting information to the Board. Of course all of the above is to be carried out as requested by the Chairman of the Board and under my direction. Kaye Norris, Secretary to the Utility Staff, will assist the Board Secretary as required. Please call if you have any questions regarding this memo. REK/sl cc: Verna Lewis ✓ Chuck Liquin Art March