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12/21/82 Page -13- COUNTY LAND ACQUISITION Counci1members had been provided a memo from Administrator Wur1 recommending the purchase of the property; stating justifi- cation and a 5 year payment schedule at 10% interest. Suggested the purchase be made from the Water Rights fund. Commented for him the land was not a high priority for open space and as for water plant expansion it was premature. Stated he had reviewed the Harper Lake and Louis- ville Feasibility Study, felt a lot of work had to be done before the expansion decision is made. Also remarked that in the study land acquisition was not stated. Administrator Wur1 advised the figure given in the study was dealing with the problems at the present reservoir. Supported his recommendation of the purchasing the land by stating in the future the reservoir will have to be expanded and improvements made that will be required by the State Engineer. His concern was that presently we have the opportunity to purchase raw land to deal with the expansion. Councilman Leary Councilman Cummings Leary remarked since he had not come to the same conclusion as Wur1, nor did the Harper Lake - Louisville Reservoir study, he did not favor spending $180,000 without further review. Inquired what the Aqarius payment was? Accountant Caranci advised $28,000. Councilman Cussen Concurred with Councilman Leary to spend $180,000, without further review of the overall water plan. Administrator Wur1 advised that the Harper Lake study was stating what had to be done presently; but did not contain future deter- minations on required improvements. And when that time comes perhaps there would be 8 homes on the land. Councilman Leary Inquired if we could ask Boulder County if this could be delayed for 30 days? Bob Grube, Land Officer Boulder County Was present and advised that another 30 days would not be determenta1 to the negotiations.