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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Water Committee 1986-09-170 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Water Committee September 17,1986 Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Barker Attending:All Also Attending:Town Administrator Hill,Public Works Director Widmer,Finance Officer Vavra, Ron Cotten,Bill Rust/National Park Service,Andy Anderson,etal/High Drive Water District,Clerk O’Connor Absent:None NATIONAL PARK SERVICE -REQUEST FOR TOWN WATER TO SERVE HEADQUAR TERS AREA: The Committee reviewed a letter dated August 12,1986 submitted by James B.Thompson,Superintendent/National Park Service.The letter addressed various aspects of connecting the Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters area water system with a 2”tap to the Town’s water main.The Park Service would “split—off”their system to serve the Moraine Park area which would allow them to operate their system on a seasonal basis.There would be no “co—mingling”of the Town’s water system.Approximately 50 dwelling units,the headquarters and shop would be served by the Town’s water system.Connection to the Town’s system is based on a plant development fee plus a water rights fee.The Park Service owns one 100,000 gallon capacity and one 150,000 gallon capacity water reservoirs.Depending upon the connection fee, the Park Service would be interested in pursuing this matter. The Town has received three other requests for supplying water on a “wholesale rate”basis;however,a rate structure has not been available to accommodate the requests.Director Widmer informed the Committee of a conversation that was held with the Town’s water rate engineer,Mr.Bob Kemp/DMJM.Mr.Kemp advised a study could be performed for approximately $2,300 to devise a wholesale water rate that would be equitable for all consumers.Following discussion,the Committee recommends authorizing DMJM to perform the study for approximately $2,300.00.The study should be completed in 4 -6 weeks;upon receipt,the Committee will review the report and contact the parties involved.The National Park Service consented to supplying the number of their fixture—value units to the Town. HIGH DRIVE WATER DISTRICT -REQUEST TOWN WATER SERVICE (UPDATE): Mr.Andy Anderson,etal,representing the High Drive Water District,appeared before the Committee inquiring if a revision had occurred in the Town’s water extension policy.The District currently receives water by their Hondius Pipeline located in the National Park.The pipeline serves 94 dwellings,however there is a potential of serving 100 —150 residences.On September 10, 1980,the District requested connection to the Town’s water system.At that time,the Committee stated the Town would be interested in serving a smaller district;however,the water extension policy would apply which includes the development and water rights fees.The Committee informed Mr.Anderson of the possibility of serving the District with a master meter on a wholesale rate basis.No further action was taken pending a study on a wholesale rate structure which will be prepared by DMJM. REPORTS: Public Works Director Widmer reported the meter located at the Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant was found to be defective. 0 0 BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Water Committee —September 17,1986 -Page two The Accountable Water Report reflects 100%of the treated water accounted for;the meter has been repaired. With regard to the Cascade Diversion Structure,the Town has received the Environmental Assessment Report.Upon review,the report will be submitted to the National Park Service. Director Widmer advised a tour of the Town’s water facilities will be conducted in the near future. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. /J%LE-‘ Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk SEPO19BS