Water Committee Agenda and Packet 2015 07 10

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City Council Water Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, April 3, 2015 Page 6 of 6 • Rebates This item was not discussed. • Slow the Flow /Public Outreach This item was not discussed. • Mobile communications Kurt Kowar explained that it will cost approximately $40,000 per year to create a phone application and web access for utility bills and water usage. This would enable customers to compare their usage against averages of their neighbors. Jeff Lipton commented that he doesn't feel comfortable spending money unless it's absolutely necessary. He also asked for a long term plan for the application's use. Chris Leh asked staff to make the case that the application is necessary. Both Chris Leh and Jeff Lipton commented that they don't want to implement the application now. Kurt Kowar mentioned that staff can pilot the program with Water Committee members. • Water Efficiency Plan Jeff Lipton commented that he would not be in favor of the mandatory 10- 6 watering restrictions. Kurt Kowar mentioned that it is a standard practice that neighboring municipalities have already adopted. Jeff Lipton mentioned that the restriction needs to be carefully crafted so that emergency and maintenance operations are not penalized. Chris Leh requested a list of surrounding communities that have implemented that restriction. He also requested to discuss this Ordinance change at a future Committee meeting and staff to make a case as to why a change from the status quo is necessary. Jeff Lipton commented that the City would have to follow that Ordinance along with the residents. He stated that this issue is not the highest priority on Council's agenda. Kurt Kowar mentioned that the City has to implement conservation measures in order to be eligible for low interest loans and grants through the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). Jeff Lipton mentioned that he does not believe there is appetite for a water budget rate structure in the community. Dmitry Tepo commented that CWCB understands that water budgets were considered but will not be implemented at this time. Jeff Lipton would like to discuss this topic at the next meeting. XII. Agenda Items and Date for Next Meeting XIII. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 am by Jeff Lipton.