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7/20/82 Page -13- proposed. It was Mr. Hobbs' recommendation that the City keep an open door on the pro- posal. Mayor Meier Inquired if it would be Mr. Hobbs' recom- mendation and to the City's benefit to formally write the Denver Water Board a letter stating our interest in the project but need more time to review the proposal. Hobbs advised it was his feeling this would be the way to proceed at this time. Mayor Meier also suggested that perhaps the date of July 20th be extended so that the City has an opportunity to be represented as a member. Councilman Leary Inquired if Mr. Hobbs was suggesting that the City wait until December 7, 1982 before making a commitment on the EIS study at this time. Hobbs replied - no, it was his suggestion that the City tell Denver they have an in- terest but did not sign the agreement - list our concerns stating we would like to work these out prior to signing the agreement and would like to meet with them. He would also suggest that September 7, 1982 be the absolute deadline. It was his opinion that Denver would not get 60% participation by tomorrow. Further suggested that City write a letter stating they are interested, would like to participate ~ of 1%, and here are some of our concerns. Councilman Leary Wanted clarification on the construction costs relating to Gross Reservoir did it mean that the costs of the existing facility would have to be picked up by the City, as well as any new construction? Hobbs advised that by expanding the system at present they may be able to better utilize their existing facilities i.e. if Gross Reservoir were expanded more water could be taken there from i.e. the Williams Fork Reservoir, the participant would get a por- tion of that additional water. He further stated all the costs are related to construc- tion not water rights at all, but rather on a lease use. An automatic 5% will go to the Denver Trust Fund which is not included in the costs discussed, as a surcharge.