Water Committee Minutes 2007 12 07

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City Council Water Committee Meeting Minutes December 7, 2007 Page 2 of 3 a. 2008-2009 Water Supply and Demand Analysis - the usual table and chart was handed out showing the projected demand, storage and diversions for the next 24 months. Staff explained the assumptions used in the analysis, how the numbers could vary dependent on; runoff, weather, demand, etc. The City's water situation is looking good based on current conditions. b. Winter Carryover Targets - the City attempts to have at least a years worth of water available at the beginning of the water year (Nov. 1). c. Eldorado Artesian Bottling Impacts (Agenda Item X) - how the bottling Agreement could impact the City's water supply was discussed. d. Lease Opportunities - summarized past, current and potential leases. Committee Members concluded, that until we better understand the City's own uses of reuse credits, the City should not enter into any long term leases. Staff will continue to lease out surplus water when the opportunity arises. IX. Legal - City Staff summarized the current status of the following items: a. Current Activities - Alan Hill updated the Committee on Pending Water Matters. The update included a summary of Water Court Cases that the City is involved in and status of the FRICOICity of Boulder lawsuit (still awaiting a ruling). b. Marshall LakelSouth Boulder and Coal Creek Ditch Transfer - The Water Court Application is to be filed by the end of December. c. Anticipated 2008 Activities - as always Water Court Cases are driven by the applicant and available court dates (currently out more than 18 months). Staff will continue to address Cases that could impact the City's water rights as they arise but, no major activity is expected on the existing cases at this time. X. Eldorado Artesian Bottling Impacts (see VlIl.c. above) XI. Update - Water Projects - City Staff summarized the current status of the following projects: a. Windy Gap Firming Project - The Bureau of Reclamation and other entities continue to review and comment on the documents related to the projects EIS. The draft EIS is expected late spring/early summer with the Final EIS and ROD about six months later. An Amendment to the 4th Interim Agreement will be presented to Council on December 18 to provide additional funds to continue the NEPA process for this project. The Committee members also requested that a study session be arranged with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to provide the entire Council with information on this project.