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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Water Committee 1988-04-140 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Water Committee April 14,1988 Committee:Chairman Dickinson,Trustees Barker and Garrett Attending:All Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustees Aldrich, Habecker and 1-lix,Town Administrator Hill,Public Works Director Widmer, Assistant Public Works Director Gerstberger,Finance Officer Vavra, Carriage Hills Property Owners Asso ciation Members Russell Kurth,Ralph Read,Frank West,Tom Watts,Clerk 0’Connor Absent:None Chairman Dickinson called the meeting of the Water Committee to order at 2:00 P.M. CARRIAGE HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS -DISCUSSION REGARDING ACQUIRING THE CRYSTAL WATER COMPANY. The Committee reviewed a letter dated March 30,1988 submitted by Russell Kurth,President/Carriage Hills Property Owners Asso ciation.In summary,the property owners were discussing the possibility of the Town acquiring the Crystal Water Company.In an executive session of the Water Committee held March 31,1988, staff was directed to begin preliminary investigations concerning the Carriage Hills water system.Public Works Director Widmer submitted a memorandum dated April 13,1988 listing the findings of the preliminary investigations. Currently,Crystal Water serves approximately 417 customers located on 745 sites.546 tap fees have been paid;approximately 200 could be served in the future.Of the 129 lots which have paid tap fees but have not connected to the system,48-58 could possibly be required to pay a Town tap fee upon connection. Average usage for the system is approximately 70,000 gallons per day,or 5,100 gallons per tap per month. Staff is continuing to investigate the condition of the dis tribution system which contains approximately 15.2 miles of water lines.23 fire hydrants have been installed in Carriage Hills, with an additional 5 in Rockwood Estates,and 3 in Centennial Hills.The Fire Department has been requested to test the hydrant flows;this work should be completed in approximately two weeks. Carriage Hills uses Rockwell meters;the Town uses Badger meters. Approximately 50 accounts do not have readouts installed.These accounts would have to he converted to the readout at a cost of approximately $400/meter. The treatment plant has been upgraded and is apparently producing acceptable water.If feasible,staff anticipates discontinuing operation of this plant and serving Carriage Hills from the Town’s existing system.This area could also be served by the proposed Marys Lake plant should it be constructed. The south—half of Carriage Hills is above the Town’s “blue line” which would require two pumping stations.Staff is requesting the McLaughlin Engineers be hired to provide an accurate evaluation of the economic feasibility of connecting Carriage 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Water Committee -April 14,1988 -Page two Hills to the existing Town’s system.McLaughlin has provided a not—to—exceed cost estimate of $2,000. In a memorandum dated April 13,1988,Town Attorney White offered a preliminary review of legal findings.Present litigation includes the following three cases:water rates,refunds,and excess fees charged to developers.All cases also involve the PUC.Attorney White also advised Estes Park may serve water outside its municipal boundaries without fear of regulation from the PUC. Russell Kurth advised the homeowners represent approximately 85—90%of the Association’s tap owners.The homeowners are seeking guidance from the Town as to procedure to be followed which would lead to the Town acquiring the Crystal Water Company system.Mr.Rurth also offered his services as communicator between Crystal Water Company and the Town. Chairman Dickinson stated the Town’s position is favorable toward the acquisition,however,the Town has not been formally ap proached by the owner of the system. Discussion followed,with the Committee recommending (1)Public Works Director Widmer be authorized to obtain McLaughlin Engi neers to evaluate the economic feasibility of connecting both systems,for a not—to—exceed estimate of $2,000.00;and (2)Town Attorney White,Public Works Director Widmer and Russell Kurth meet in a study session to discuss legal matters and prepare a “plan of action.”Consensus of all in attendance was to author ize Director Widmer to proceed without further delay. 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -REQUEST TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS. The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated April 14,1988 submit ted by Public Works Director Widmer.The 1988 Budget contained $345,000 for distribution improvements assuming the Windy Gap water sold.Following is a list of the major proposed 1988 projects: 1.Pressure Reducing Station on the 18”Glacier Creek Line $35,000 (Needed to reduce the water pressure in the CBD) 2.Moccasin Saddle 12”Line 80,000 (To be installed prior to construction of the Moccasin Saddle Bypass) 3.Stanley Avenue 12”Line 62,000 (Must be installed prior to street overlay) 4.Cleave Street 12”Line 56,000 (Existing water lines (2)now in deteriorated condition) 5.Lexington Lane 8”Line 20,000 TOTAL $253,000 The first four items are part of the Water Master Plan and are necessary to allow street projects to move forward.Lexington Lane is not a Master Plan project;however,replacement will improve flows to the south end of the system. Should these projects be approved for completion in 1982,or early 1989,design work must begin immediately.Following discussion,the Committee recommends Public Works Director Widmer 0 0 BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Water Committee -April 14,1988 -Page three be authorized to prepare RFPs for design work,returning to the Committee for further review following receipt of the proposals. REPORTS: The monthly water reports for February were reviewed. The Committee viewed a video tape of the construction to date of the Cascade Diversion Structure Project. Director Widmer reported the Department purchased the meter test bench and associated equipment offered by the City of Boulder for $1,000.The Town saved over $4,000 by utilizing the previously—owned test bench. A meeting was held with representatives from EPA,AWWA,and the Department of Local Affairs with regard to the Pilot Plant Application.Staff is seeking additional funding for this project.Additional information will be forthcoming. The fire hydrant flushing program will be performed April 26 - 29,1988. There being no further business,Chairman Dickinson adjourned the meeting at 3:47 P.M. Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk I APR261988 TOWN OF ESTES PARK L BOARD OF TEEJ