Water Committee Summary 2006 11 10

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WATER COMMITTEE Draft Notes 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2006 Paramount Room, City of Louisville Recreation Center 900 West Via Appia I. Update: Water Situation a. Water Supply & Demand Analysis - the usual table and chart was handed out showing the projected demand, storage and diversions for the next 24 months. The water situation is looking good at this time. b. Winter Carryover Target - target carryover of 1200AF ML, Harper and L V Res full and 900AF WG and O. 6 C-BT quota provides for almost a years worth of water in storage. c. Reuse/leases - summary of 2006 leases and 2007 leases and contemplated leases. d. Eldorado Artesian Springs proposal for Augmentation - Eldo is obtaining replacement water from non-trib wells located near Commerce City; staffwill monitor. And the City will not be providingfully consumable water to Eldorado Springs. II. Update: Windy Gap Firming Project - expecting the draft EIS in spring (March) followed by the Final EIS and ROD about six months later, with construction in the 2009-2012 time frame. The funding mechanism for the project is still being worked out; lump sum up front, SubDistrict bonding, payment schedule, etc..., most parties looking towards lump sum. Will keep them posted. III. Discussions on Responses to the Coal Creek Minimum Stream Flow Letter Two letters were received (Erie and Lafayette) in response to the letter that Mr. Simmons had sent out. While the parties were interested but there was not overwhelming support, the entities were still evaluating possible Coal Creek uses. Staff will follow up with contacts and to continue to look into the matter and possible phasing in by segments. IV Water Dedication Policy - the policy was discussed and an explanation of reasoning behind the existing ordinance was provided. This was all in the context of annexations expected in the near future. Staffwill prepare new language; updating the costs, density (units/acreage), and non- residential policy to be presented to Council in the new year. V. Legal Report - Mr. Hill presented an update on current water related legal issues. a. City of Boulder/Community Ditch - the mediation was discussed and it appears that a workable arrangement on water quality can be had. An IGA on water quality will be presented to Council in around 6+ weeks. Discussions are still taking place between FRCIO and Boulder on the other issues. b. Marshall Lake/South Boulder and Coal Creek Ditch Transfer - the project is continuing and a Final Draft of the Engineering Report and Application to the Water Courts will be made late November - early December, depending on progress. Eldora Ski Area's case was briefly discussed and City will pursue conditions similar to 99CW230. VI. Future Agenda Items - Next meeting will likely be in March once the runoff situation firms up some.