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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
/Water Committee
October 8,1987
Committee:Chairman Dickinson,Trustees Aldrich and
Barker
Attending:All
Also attending:Mayor Dannels,Town Administrator Hill,
Public Works Director Widmer,Assistant
Public Works Director Gerstberger,Paul
Kochevar,Clerk O’Connor
Absent:Finance Officer Vavra
PRIVATE WATER LINE:PROPOSAL FOR TOWN TO ASSUME MAINTENANCE.
The committee reviewed a memorandum dated October 1,1987,
submitted by Assistant Director Gerstberger.The memo addressed
a 2”private water line located in the Upper Broadview area.The
town allowed two (2)water taps on the line without prior knowl
edge the water line was not owned by the town.Staff has re
searched and verified construction and ownership of the water
line.Discussions were held with affected property owners in an
effort to resolve this matter.Following discussion,the commit
tee recommends:(1)the town assume maintenance of the entire 2”
water line,and,if possible,obtain an easement describing the
right-of-way;and (2)three water taps,in addition to the one
tap now on line,be allowed to adjacent property owner Phil
Switzer.Mr.Switzer will assume all costs,including the tap
fee and water resource charges.
THUNDER MOUNTAIN WATER AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION:DISCUSSION.
Agreement.Director Widmer reported on progress to date with the
Thunder Mountain Subdivision.Larimer County has approved the
subdivision;utility construction,including a 100,000 gallon
water storage tank,has been completed;and the developer is in
the process of selling individual lots.Director Widmer submit
ted the water agreement which had been prepared by Town Attorney
White.The committee also reviewed a letter dated November 19,
1985 submitted by the town’s water consultant--DMJM.Under town
policy,75%of the total cost of water facilities may be recoved
by the developer for a period of up to ten (10)years.Paul
Kochevar/Estes Park Surveyors,appeared before the committee
stating he was representing the applicant.Mr.Kochevar stated
he had reviewed the proposed agreement and was in favor of its
execution.Director Widmer stated that prior to proceding with
an agreement,the Municipal Code requires the applicant to submit
water line easements and rights-of-way;a deed to the water line;
and “as built”drawings.Mr.Kochevar stated “as—built”drawings
and all required documents would be submitted in the near future.
Discussion followed,with the committee recommending no further
action be taken until such time as complete documentation is
submitted.Director Widmer was directed to clarify,with Town
Attorney White,certain issues in the agreement relating to
furnishing water by gravity from the storage tank,and Exhibit B
which contains the fees which will be assessed.
Application.The developer has submitted a Rural Water Applica
tion for all lots (44)in Thunder Mountain Park.The appli
cant/developer has sold several lots and is in the process of
obtaining one building permit;he cannot procede without a
fully—executed water application.The committee recommends
approval of the application for one (1)tap for Lot 3 (Paula
Garris).The committee will consider approval of the remaining
43 water taps upon submittal of the application as referenced in
paragraph one——Agreement.
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PROPOSED WATER RATE INCREASE ORDINANCE:DISCUSSION.
The committee reviewed a proposed ordinance authorizing a 10%
increase in water rates.The objective of raising water rates
10%for three (3)consecutive years is to provide a financial
base for implementing the Water Master Plan.Staff was directed
to prepare and submit a summary of the master plan which would
easily identify these capital projects required in said plan to
update the water system.Discussion followed,with the committee
recommending approval of a 10%increase in water rates,which
includes “bulk”rates,effective January,1988.
RURAL WATER APPLICATION:REVIEW.
RANGLOS -James Ranglos submitted a rural water application to
serve his property located at 2168 Moraine Route.Upon verifica
tion said property is located within the Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District,the committee recommends approval of the
application.
1988 BUDGET:DISCUSSION.
The committee reviewed the proposed budget for 1988.
REPORTS:
The Customer Service Response Report for September,1987,was
reviewed.
The September year-to-date figure for water billed is up 11%;
year—to—date water revenue is up 17%.
73%of all treated water was accounted for in the Accountable
Water Report for the month of September.
The 404 Permit authorizing construction of the Cascade Diversion
Structure has been received.The town is awaiting the Perfor
mance Bond from the contractor,Gavell Excavating.
Assistant Director Gerstberger reported on the Regional Meeting
of the American Water Works Association which was recently held
in Cheyenne.Information concerning the Safe Drinking Water Act
was presented.Additional information regarding implementation
of certain water treatment procedures will be forthcoming.
Rick Leahy has been hired to fill the position of Water Plant
Operator I.
Staff is in the process of interviewing applicants to fill the
position of Water Plant Operator IV.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
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