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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 04/18/1975WATER BOARD April 18, 1975 3:00 P.M. Present: Ward Fischer Bernard Cain, Jr. Henry Caulfield Karl E. Carson James Waltz Robert Brunton Absent: Raymond Anderson Norm Evans Harvey Johnson Everett Richardson W. G. Wilkinson Staff members present: Liquin, Cain, Hays, and Hoffman Also: City Attorney March Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 14, 1975, approved Chairman Fischer inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes. Hearing none, he declared the minutes approved as published. Legislative Committee Report Board member Caulfield stated he had nothing new to report on federal legislation. Last week, he reported on the National Conference on Water in Washington D.C. He will be a panel member on federal, state, and local relations. Mr. Caulfield will report back on this. Water Tap at 111 West Monroe Drive for E. Scott Condreay Mr. Liquin stated the concern is, according to City Ordinances, if the structure is in the City Limits, they must connect to all City utilities. The request is to hook onto City sewer, and he is requesting permission to hook onto District water. All utilities are available at this address except water. The City has no water main in that area, but the Fort Collins -Loveland Water District has a 6 inch water main on South Mason Street. The other people in that area are hooked onto District water. The Water Board discussed the various alternatives. The utility drawing for the Business Planned Unit Development, South Mason Subdivision, dated September 19, 1973, calls for a water main and sewer main to serve this property. In that there is a utility drawing on file with the City to provide sewer and water to this site, the Water Board determined that this is an administrative matter, did not require action from them, and they will advise the Council on this. Petition on the Mary Matson Line Chairman Fischer stated he has a petition signed by all the users of the Mary Matson Line. They asked that this be brought before the Board and be acted upon favorably. They requested the City to take over the operation and mainte- nance of that line. Mr. Liquin stated they are asking us to take over an 1k inch galvinized line and put it into our system. He recommended that the petition be turned down. After some discussion, Board member Carson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cain, to turn down the petition. The Chair put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Rental Rates for the 1975 Growing Season Chairman Fischer inquired if Mr. Liquin had any recommendation as to what the assessment price charged should be for the 1975 season. He also inquired if the assessments charged should go up in direct proportion of the assessments paid. It was decided that the assessments of last year would reflect the increase in assessments of the ditch company. Mr. Liquin recommended that Horsetooth Water remain at $7.00 per acre foot, since the assessments paid were not changed. In that the assessment for North Poudre Irrigation Company went up $4.00, it was recommended the assess- ment be raised to $42.50 a share. The $23.10 charged on the agreements will be adjusted in accordance with the agreement. Pleasant Valley and Lake Canal Company assessments:went up $20.00 this year, and it was recommended the assessment be raised from $60.00 to $80.,00 per share. There was no change for Arthur Irrigation Company and the assessment will remain at $4.00 per share. Parks and Recreation would like to reserve all of Larimer County Canal No. 2, New Mercer Irrigation Company, and Warren Lake Reservoir Company. They will pay the assessments on these. Water Supply and Storage Company has agreed to lease back all the shares. (See Appendix "A" attached) Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cain, to recommend the prices that were discussed. The Chair put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Consider Meter Study Chairman Fischer stated the City Council had expressed considerable interest in the question of whether or not water meters should be installed. At that time, the Water Board discussed in general terms the fact that considering all alternatives including meters, our recommendation was the acquisition of Joe Wright Reservoir and the Michigan Ditch system and the enlargement of the Reservoir and not to spend money for meters. This was accepted by the Council. The study is something the Council had requested be given consideration for general purposes. Mr. Brunton had felt this study should go through the Water Board before it goes to the Council. IWO Chairman Fischer further stated that this particular study was not a study done particularly at the request of or by persons selected through action of the Water Board. It is not a Water Board study. The study was given to the Water Board for its comments and action prior to the Councils consideration. Also, the study was done in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science at CSU. Mr. Liquin stated the title of the report is the "Preliminary Comparison of the Economics of Two Water Supply Alternatives", and this is strictly an economic analysis. After considerable discussion, the Water Board agreed on the following comments: 1. The study confirms our previous conclusions that Joe Wright Reservoir should be built, and metering is not a proper alternative for it. 2. There are many assumptions in the report which being unverified are questionable, but the study does indicate that at some point in time, indepth studies should be undertaken to determine, (1) Whether water meters should or should not ultimately be installed, and (2) If so, when and under what terms and conditions. 3. There is a question of water meters as related to considerations of conservation and equitable rates, and that these matters are properly considered whether or not meters should be used. Board member Carson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Caulfield, to approve the above comments be made to the Council. The Chair put the motion which was unanimously adopted. Chairman Fischer advised the Water Board that he would forward their comments to the Council. Other Business 1. City Attorney March stated we have been asked to submit the subdistrict petition by June 11. This contract has been adopted by the board. He was concerned about the wording on Page 2 and Page 4. Mr. March felt that with those provisions in the contract, we cannot relieve ourselves of the obligation for the period of bonded indebtedness, even though he does not think that was the intent of this contract. Chairman Fischer stated it was his understanding of the intent of the contract that if we assigned our rights prior to the time bonded indebtedness was incurred, then we would be relieved from any obligation in regard to obtaining assessments. He further stated that until we are satisfied with the contract, we should advise the City not to sign it. He suggested they call John Sayre and straighten it out. There was no Board action required at this time. 2. Board member Caulfield inquired as to where we stood on the Environmental Impact Study. Mr. Liquin stated the summary report has been turned over to the Forest Service. They have, on the basis of the investigation, the hearing, the comments, and the letters, told Mr. Harold Ellingson to prepare a draft statement. If the statement says that there is no impact, that will be the shortest route. The statement will be delivered to the Forest Service on Wednesday. It is anticipated that by May 15, the Forest Service will have - 3- no objection and will allow us to proceed with the design. This means we could start construction in 1976 instead of 1977 or 1978. After the Forest Service has made corrections to the draft statement, they will then hold hearings. Now we are requesting comments in writing. Chairman Fischer stated, the Cache La Poudre Water Users Association wrote a letter to the County Commissioners urging they support the project. Mr. Liquin stated the County Commissioners did wholeheartedly support the project, and that is in writing to the Forest Service. 3. Mr. Liquin reported on the -pressure-problems at the Soldier Canyon Water Plant. We sent the valves back to the factory. One of the valves has arrived, and it meets all requirements and tests. The second valve should arrive by next Wednesday. We are in no danger of not being able to supply water before we have hot weather. 4. City Manager Brunton reported that they have been having meetings for the last 3 or 4 months on the possibility of putting another outlet into Horsetooth Reservoir around Dixon Canyon Dam. They have been working initially with Eastman Kodak, Windsor, and Fort Collins -Loveland Water District, although there are about 9 agencies that are interested. They assigned 1 share to 7 agencies and 2 shares to Fort Collins and Eastman Kodak at a cost of $1,000 per share. The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District will act initially as the business manager. The Bureau of Reclamation indicated they will make the studies for around $6,000. We hope to have all the agencies sign agreements to do the first phase of the study. Then we will explore the possibility of joint treatment facilities. The discussions are still exploratory. 5. Board member Caulfield inquired about the minimum stream flow. Chairman Fischer advised the Water Board that there was a hearing scheduled May 1 in Grand Junction and we had further meetings with the Game and Fish Department. We explained the dangers and our concern, and they seemed to understand. We explained that all the people need water from this river, and if their intent is to buy water, we could help them find water suppliers that would accomplish their purpose and the purpose of everybody else. But they did not agree that they would not interfere with the exchanges that are so essential to our operation. They said they would have to study the whole South Platte River. This put it in limbo for possibly 1 or 2 years. City Manager Brunton stated that we will be sending a letter to City Attorney March and Ward Fischer to officially represent the City and act as legal council on this matter. 6. The next regular meeting of the Water Board will be May 9, 1975. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Chairman Secretary -4- A P P E N D I X RENTAL OF SURPLUS WATER 1975 SEASON HORSETOOTH WATER (1975 units owned 10,291 acre feet) (Quota 8,232.80 1975) 80 R In 1974 the City received a quota declaration of 8, 180.8 acre foot units (SO%) first quota + additional quota of 2,058:2 acre feet. Set aside for City use were 3,500 acre feet for the Soldier Canyon Plant, 1,000 acre feet transferred to Chambers Lake for storage, 500 acre feet reserved for payment to North Poudre, and 500 acre feet reserved for use at Collindale Golf Course. Total reserved for City use 5,500 acre feet. For 1975 Public Works Director, Chuck Liquin, has requested that the City transfer 1,000 acre feet to Chambers Lake for storage, reserve 3,500 acre feet for use at the Soldier Canyon Plant, and reserve 500 acre feet as back up to North Poudre. Parks and Recreation Director, H. R. Phillips, has requested that 500 acre feet be reserved for use at the Golf Course. Total reserved for City use 5,500 acre feet. There are 209 acre foot units held by agreement. 1974 assessment price paid by the City: Temporary Use: (Total: 4,239 af) 1974 assessment price charged per unit: 1975 assessment price paid by the City: Temporary Use: 1975 assessment price charged per unit: S1.50/af (6,052 af) Fixed Class $5.00/af (35 af) Variable Class B S5.00/af (47 af) " $5.00/af (65 af) " $5.00/af (227 af) " $5.00/af (3,S65 af) " (Total = $30,273.CO) $7.00/af (Total = SS LM.`i) $1.50/af (6,052 af) Fixed Class 3 SS_00/af (4,239 af) Variable Class B $7.00/acre-foot **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: $30,273.00 NORTH POL'DRE IRRIGATION C0:3ANY (1975 shares owned 839.75) In 1974 the City owned 839.75 shares and leased 817.5 shares. There are 458.5 shares held by agreement. 1974 assessment price paid by the City: S22.00/share (Total = $18,47=.50) (Total = $26,132.9S) 1974 assessment price charged per unit: 538.50/share ($23.10 for agreements) 1975 assessment price paid by the City: 1975 assessment price charged per unit: S26.00/share $52.50/share **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: $21,833.50 PLEASANT VALLEY 5 LAKE CANAL COMPANY (1975 shares owned 69.0918) In 1974 the City owned 64.6668 shares and leased 60.6668 shares, reserving 12 shares for City use. There are 2.6666 shares held by agreement. Parks and Recreation has asked that 15 shares be reserved for their use in 1975 1974 assessment price paid by the City: $50.00/share (Total = $3,200.68)' 1974 assessment price charged per unit: $60.00/share (Total = $2,920.02) 1975 assessment price paid by the City: $70.00/share 1975 assessment price charged per unit: $80.00/share **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City:_$4,836.37 ARTHUR IRRIGATION CMDPANY (1975 shares owned 42.2242) In 1974 the City owned 42.2242 shares. No shares were rented. There are 18 shares held by agreement. i Parks and Recreation has asked that 5 shares be reserved for their use in 1975. 1974 assessment price paid by the City: S3.00/share (Total - $126.67) 1974 assessment price charged per unit: S4.00/share (Total - -0-) 1975 assessment price paid by the City: 1975 assessment price charged per unit: $4 **Total 1975 assessment priced paid by City: LARDIER CCONTY CANAL S0. 2 (1975 shares owned 16.8435) In 1974 the City owned 15.8438 shares and leased no water. Parks and Recreatior. reserved 2 shares for their use. Parks and Recreation has requested that all shares tentatively be reserved for their use in 1975. 1974 assessment price paid by the City: $65.00/share (Total - $1,029.83) 1974 assessment price charged per unit: S - (Total - -0-) 1975 assessment price paid by the City: S70.00/share 1975 assessment price charged per unit: **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: S1,179.05 NEW MERCER IRRIGATIO:. COMPANY (1975 shares owned 12.1304) In 1974 the City owned 12.1304 shares. Parks and Recreation reserved 12 shares for their use. Parks and Recreation ray desire to use 12 shares of Sew Mercer during the 1975 season. 1974 assessment price paid by the City: £50.00/share (iotal = $676.52) 1974 assessment price charged per unit; 5 - (Total = -0-) 1975 assessment price paid by the City: $56.00/share 1975 assessment price charged per unit: **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: �- WARREN LAKE RESERVOIR COMPANY (1975 shares owned 34.7166) In 1974 the City owned 34.7166 shares and reserved the entire amount for use at the Golf Course. In 1975 the City will again use all of this water at the Golf Course. 1974 assessment price paid by the City: 1974 assessment price charged per unit: 1975 assessment price paid by the City: 1975 assessment priced charged per unit: **Total 1975 assessment priced paid by City: -2- 0 • WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE COMPANY (1975 shares owned 9.9166) In 1974 the City leased 9.9166 shares to the Water Supply and Storage Company. In 1975 the Water Supply and Storage Company has agreed to lease 9.9166 shares. 1974 assessment price paid by the City: 1974 assessment price charged per unit: 1975 assessment price paid by the City: 1975 assessment price charged per unit: $270.00/share (Total - $2,677.59) $850.00/share (Total - $9,429._1) $270.00/share $850.00/share (as per agreement) **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: $2,677.59 SHERWOOD DITCH COMPANY (1975 shares owned 0.4375) 1974 assessment price paid by the City: $100.00/share (Total - Sw3.75) 1975 assessment price paid by the City: $100.00/share **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: S43.75 HAR::ONY LATERAL DITCH COMPANY (1975 shares owned 1.75) 1974 assessment price paid by the City: $ - 1975 assessment price paid by the City: $ - **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: $ TAYLOR AND GILL DITCH. COMPANY (1975 shares owned 0.0625) 1974 assessment price paid by the City: S -0- 1975 assessment price paid by the City: $ -0- **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: S -0- CACHE LA POUDRE WATER USERS' ASSOCIATION (1975 membership units owned 23) 1974 assessment price paid by the City: $5.00/unit (Total - $115.00) 1975 assessment price paid by the City: $5.00/unit **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: S115.00 DIXC% LATERAL DITCH COIPA::? (1975 shares owned 3.8) 1974 assessment price paid by the City: 1975 assessment price paid by the City: **Total 1975 assessment price paid by City: , * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **TOTAL 1975 ASSESSMENT PAID BY THE CITY $61 764.23 FOR ALL WATER OWNED TOTAL 1974 REVENUE FROM RENTAL OF SURPLUS IRRIGATION WATER TOTAL 1974 ASSESSMENT PAID BY THE CITY FOR ALL WATER OWNED $42,885.26 $56,437.69 -3-