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City Council Meeting Minutes October 1, 2013 Page 4 of 15 Public Works Director Kowar confirmed the South Water Treatment Plant is offline due to the nonfunctional pipeline. He noted the water quality of the reservoir is fine although there is sediment, which would normally go to the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council member Keany asked if the North Water Plant is adequate to meet the needs of the City. Public Works Director confirmed the North Water Plant is adequate. Residents are asked to use water wisely. PUBLIC COMMENTS Claire Allen, 575 Augusta Drive, Louisville, Co thanked Public Works Director Kowar, Operations Foreman Jeff LeBeck and all the City staff for helping them save their home. Her concerns centered on the flow of the water at the golf course and asked this be considered to protect the neighboring homes. She supported a fund for a plan, which would address property lines to ensure this type of flooding does not occur again. Sandy Stewart, 645 Augusta Drive, Louisville, CO voiced his support for the budget proposal to allocate funds to rehabilitate the golf course. He urged Council to take a strong leadership position in expediting the work and recognize the longer the course remains closed it will have an adverse effect on the City's image, revenue and on property values. He voiced his appreciation for the negotiations with FEMA, Insurance Carriers and Western Golf Properties. He noted it is critical for all deferred maintenance to be performed during the rehabilitation to forego any further closures. Ken Gambon, 607 Augusta Drive, Louisville, CO thanked the City crew members Hugo, Wayne and Matt, who showed up early in the morning to help sand bag the area. He also thanked the City Directors for their staffs time. He outlined the hours and days he, friends and family worked to clear water from home. He thanked Parks and Recreation Director Stevens for removing the mud, which had a very bad odor. Dennis Maloney, 314 Diamond Circle, Louisville, CO stated he is on the Springs of Coal Creek HOA Board. He explained holes 3 & 4 at the golf course never drained correctly and during the flood the water there was four feet high. He thanked the City staff and the City Council for their commitment to rebuild the golf course. John Ohannessian, 569 Augusta Drive, Louisville, CO stated his house is the highest on Augusta Drive and was not affected by the flood. He stated the water along Augusta Drive rose to almost seven feet. He urged Council to make revisions to the golf course, to avoid major flooding again. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle asked what items on the golf course would be covered by the City's insurance and by Western Golf's Insurance. Deputy City Manager Balser stated staff will meet with both insurance companies this week to determine coverage.