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City Council Utility Committee <br />Meeting Minutes <br />Friday, August 18, 2017 <br />Page2of2 <br />VII. Water Rights Legal Services <br />Mr. Hill explained the ongoing issue with water lease requests. The Utility <br />Committee reaffirmed that there is not a desire to expand the lease program nor <br />to add additional leasee. <br />Mr. Peterson and Mr. Hill gave an overview of pending rezoning of Harper Lake <br />by the Open Space division. As outlined in the memo, the primary function of <br />Harper Lake is water storage management. Article 15 of the City Code, provides <br />sufficient delineation that Open Space activities shall not affect or limit the <br />function of the Lake as part of the water system. <br />VIII. 2018 Utility Rates <br />Mrs. Balser provided a summary of recent conversation with Finance Committee <br />looking for clarification on the rate design. Specifically the drivers for future rate <br />increases. Utility rates will be added to a future study session. <br />Mr. Peterson outlined the various CIPs that were identified in the recently <br />adopted Water Master Plan and how these CIPs are reflected in the current <br />finance plan. <br />IX. Upcoming Projects and Council Action <br />Mr. Peterson discussed upcoming projects related to the SCWTP pump station <br />construction, HBWTP upgrades, Louisville pipeline and Louisville lateral. <br />Mr. Kowar requested clarification on this section and if this was suitable for <br />advance notice on Council Communications. Utility Committee stated this <br />section was acceptable for previously budget items but wants to see separate <br />discussion for un -budget items as timing permits. <br />X. Agenda Items and Date for Next Meeting <br />Mr. Kowar outlined that staff will be presenting to Council on August 1St on tap <br />fees specifically in the downtown area. Staff feels that the tap fee process is <br />solid and does not need modifications. A Utility Committee look ahead will be <br />added to future agendas. <br />XI. WWTP Ribbon Cutting <br />WWTP Ribbon Cutting scheduled for Friday September 15th <br />XII. Adjourn <br />The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 pm by Mr. Keany and seconded by Mr. <br />Muckle. <br />