Castle Rock Water Commission

Todd Warnke, Chair Amy Blackwell, Vice Chair Castle Rock Water Commission Ernie Foerster Meeting Minutes Clark Hammelman Don Trujillo Katherine Redmond John Wright Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:00 PM Castle Rock Water 175 Kellogg Ct., Bldg. 183 Castle Rock, CO 80109 This meeting is open to the public. Three or more Council members may also attend this meeting, during which the items listed herein will be discussed Present 7 - Clark Hammelman, Ernie Foerster, Chair Todd Warnke, Vice Chair Amy Blackwell, Don Trujillo, Katherine Redmond, and John Wright CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Present 7 - Clark Hammelman, Ernie Foerster, Chair Todd Warnke, Vice Chair Amy Blackwell, Don Trujillo, Katherine Redmond, and John Wright Attendance 6 - Caryn Johnson, Mark Marlowe, Anne Glassman, David Van Dellen, Jennifer Thompson, and Carolyn Richards COUNCIL UPDATE Councilmember Johnson updated the commission on recent Council action, including the Ridge Estates annexation, approval of the Downtown Mobility Master Plan, proposed Municipal Code changes to Title 15, 17 and 18 and the Encore project. She also noted that there is an upcoming joint meeting with Douglas County Commissioners to discuss issues of mutual concern. COMMISSION COMMENTS Vice Chair Blackwell thanked staff on last month's tour at the Plum Creek Diversion; Commissioner Wright recently attended a water fluency course and toured local water facilities; Commissioner Foerster commented on the overcharging of water rates at the City of Brighton, and asked for Mr. Marlowe's opinion. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS WC 2019-072 Executive Session Report: June 26, 2019 - Potential Water Acquisition Projects Chair Warnke read the script reporting on the Executive Session. No concerns were voiced. WC 2019-073 Approval of the June 26, 2019 Meeting Minutes It was moved by Vice Chair Blackwell; and seconded by Commissioner Wright to accept the meeting minutes of June 26, 2019. ACTION ITEMS (HIGH PRIORITY / TIME CRITICAL) WC 2019-075 Castle Rock Water Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Improvements Project Castle Rock Water Commission Meeting Minutes July 24, 2019 Town Council Agenda Date: August 20, 2019 Matt Hayes, Project Manager, presented the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) improvements project. The project consists of replacement of the Oakwood PRV, Mt. Royal PRV and the addition of a new check valve at the south end of W. Prestwick Drive. Both of the PRVs were constructed in the 1980s and the vaults were not built per today's standards. The addition of a new check valve will allow water to flow back up W. Prestwick if a lower pressure condition exists. The low bidder was Global Underground Corp. in the amount of $355,575. Commissioner Foerster asked about peak demands during July. Mr. Marlowe responded that the demand is under control; however, revenues are down about $1 million for the year. Commissioner Trujillo left the room during the vote, and is being shown as not present. Moved by Vice Chair Blackwell, seconded by Redmond, to recommend to Council approval of the PRV Improvements Project as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Hammelman, Foerster, Chair Warnke, Blackwell, Redmond, and Wright Not Present: 1 - Trujillo WC 2019-076 Rates and Fees Town Council Agenda Date: August 20, 2019; September 3, 2019 (1st Reading); September 17, 2019 (2nd Reading) Mr. Marlowe presented the various scenarios to commission for the 2020 rates and fees discussion. The commission overall supported the recommendations as presented. However, staff will be conducting some additional modeling in the Wastewater and Stormwater Enterprise Funds. The 2020 rates and fees will be presented to Council for discussion on August 20, and for first and second reading on September 3, and September 17, respectively. DIRECTOR FOLLOW-UP AND INFORMATIONAL / UPDATE ITEMS WC 2019-074 ColoradoScape Contest (flyer) Mr. Marlowe provided an update about the ColoradoScape contest, and asked if any commissioners would like to serve on that review panel. Commissioner Redmond volunteered to serve in that capacity, along with Councilmember Johnson. Criteria is currently being developed. COMMISSIONER MEETING COMMENTS Commissioner Trujillo thanked staff for sending out information to Homeowner Association's concerning irrigation; Vice Chair Blackwell commented that our rates and fees are modest compared to private systems around the country; Chair Warnke updated commission about having a water commissioner serve on the Planning Commission. Mr. Marlowe will follow-up on that issue. Castle Rock Water Commission Meeting Minutes July 24, 2019