Water Committee Agenda and Packet 2014 09 09

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City Council Water Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, January 24, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Loo wants to inform SDA and CML of these increasing burdens during water transfer cases. • Other Cases i. Mesa Trail — This case will require additional work to insure that the segment of South Boulder Creek with an in stream flow requirement maintains its historical flow. VII. Update — CIP Projects and Operations • 3 MG Tank Rehabilitation — Roof demolition is continuing with project completion scheduled for mid to late April. • WWTP Design — Staff is reviewing 30% design drawings with the consultant expected to reach 60% design in May 2014. • Reservoir Water Quality Study — Water quality sampling is continuing • WTP Sludge Handling Study — A study completed by Dewberry Engineers indicated that solids handling at the South Treatment Plant is required, but most likely nothing else will need to be done at the North Treatment Plant. • Powder Activated Carbon Addition — Design has started, but system completion is not expected until the end of 2014 irrigation season. • South Treatment Plant Sludge Drying Beds — A request for proposals is currently being advertised. • South Boulder Creek Intake Reconstruction — Staff is working with FEMA on funding the reconstruction. • Utility Rate Study — Prior to presentation, Hank Dalton made a comment that the water budget approach is unnecessarily complicated for a municipality of Louisville's size and he does not see a reason to separate water, wastewater, and stormwater funds. Rick Giardina explained that subsidizing across funds is not equitable because in that case, fees have no relation to services actually received, especially for customers who don't receive all three services. Rick Giardina covered the presentation included with the agenda. After the presentation, Robert Muckle commented that all single - family residences pay the same for water resources, yet everyone would get different water budgets. Rick Giardina commented that system development fees are based on average use, while rates encourage efficient use. Additionally, some municipalities cap the irrigated area for which a water budget can be issued and have surcharges for large lots. Susan Loo asked if there is a water shortage that justifies this structure. Kurt Kowar answered that there is no shortage, but conservation leverages existing facilities and water rights. Rick Giardina added that conservation is viewed as responsible use of resources. Susan Loo asked if more staff would be required considering there are currently flood recovery and other capital projects taking up staff time. Kurt Kowar answered that if the community supports this approach,