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PROPOSED GIFT TO CITY OF RECREATION FACILITY UPDATE - RAW WATER AVAILABILITY Johnson asked for more details regarding this gift and to have it opened for discussion under Regular Business so that everyone can have the opportunity to know exactly wh~rt the gift is. Hioco explained that it is a course similar to the one at Viele Lake, located by the South Boulder Recreation Center. The only cost incurred by the City would be the City Park Department's time in installation and the cost of the sand used in the course. This would be located in Centennial Valley in South Louisville. The materials are manufactured wood and metal to minimize vandalism and deteriorization. Mr. Hammer, the donor, was unavailable to publicly thank. However, a letter of appreciation will be sent and a plaque in his name will be erected at the site. Leary asked that an orientation class be held to allow the public to become familiar with the course. Hioco will also have a map available, however, the course is well marked and self-explanatory. Mayor Meier moved that the City accept this gracious donation of this recreation facility, Cussen seconded and Council accepted the motion unanimously. Upon Council's request, Steve Williamson, City Water Attorney, provided some information regarding the Cit:y's raw water availability and answered questions; or concerns that Council had have. He related. that there is a less than average snow pack: in the foothills from Denver north. South Boulder Creek is 30~ below average. Yet other parts of Colorado are above average. Reservoir storage is in excellent shape all along the front range including South Boulder. Marshall Lake is full and we will get our full yield of Marshall shares, both those that the City owns and those that we lease. All lease transactions are happening on target. Williamson is therefore projecting that there will NOT be a raw water shortage and there may even be a SLIGHT surplus.. Williamson stated two areas of concern: 1) lawn watering practices, i.e., too much too soon - this being extremely wasteful; 2) 1986 projections, i.e., the second year after a dry year. This could be a problem if indeed the water acquisition program and transfer proceedings are not stepped up dramatically, w`illiamson also related that the City's water rates don't provide a financial incentive for water conservation. In order to get through this year, the City will essentially deplete the carryover storage this year in order 3