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Louisville City Council Meeting May 20, 2003 Page 10 of 11 Brown noted that the sale of the existing library building has not been factored in yet. He felt it would be prudent to plan on the sale of the building in the scenarios. He asked the City Attorney to outline the timeframe for a referred measure. City Attorney Sam Light stated that a referred measure would require a first reading of the ordinance by the first meeting of July. Council made the following requests for Staff presentation at the June 3, 2003 Council meeting: Different scenarios; a list of the 5-year capital projects budget; and a financial analysis. Levihn noted unfortunately, the first budget meeting is June 18, where Council can review the capital projects and make decisions on how the money should be allocated. UPDATE - DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PLAN & 2003 WATER SUPPLY PROJECTIONS Davidson called for Staff presentation. Public Works Director Tom Phare reported on the Drought Management Plan. He stated the Water Committee recommended removing the large lump sum surcharges and spreading the charges in increments. Drought level indicators will be added, and historical consumption information will be included. The internal water management plan will reflect particularly high consumption allotment during drought conditions. Davidson voiced the water committee thanks to the public who made suggestions. He requested the governmental channel be updated to reflect the current water supply and give notice of possible restrictions by the end of July. Keany asked for consideration in the first bracket of water consumption. He voiced his hope the first fraction over would have an incremental increase, and only a blatant misuse of water be targeted for a surcharge. Brown suggested electronic meters and an expanded software program be considered as part of the capital improvement budget. He asked Council to consider long-term solutions. Phare stated the City would look at a range of options, for a future ballot issue. Sisk requested consideration of Mr. Leary's water plan. Phare stated that would require different meters, but would be researched in the range of options available. Phare updated Council on the City's water supply and stated the City's water demands are currently being met by stream flow and he projected the reservoirs would be utilized in July. He attended a Northern Colorado District meeting where it was reported Windy Gap is pumping approximately 50,000 acre-feet of water, which is a full quota providing 100-acre feet per yield. He noted the District expects to satisfy a full yield from the system this year, which would be 450-acre feet beyond the last projection for the supply 10