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CDM Camp Dresser & McKee lnc. T. Crumpton (9/5/95) Page Number 5 developed by CDM was reviewed in detail and, although it is not clear what impact the depletions will have in preliminary discussions between Ute Water and USFWS, George made some suggestions on how to finalize the memorandum in preparation for the September 5 meeting. Comparisons to monthly demand fluctuations of other communities would be useful since the variation between Ute Water summer and winter demands is much less than is typical. George also indicated, the USFWS is currently studying the 15 mile reach, gaging flows to assess returns. On average, it appears that approximately 250 cfs of return flow enters the 15 mile reach between the upper and lower ends. Water Demand Projections Review - A followup agency meeting was held on August I, 1995 at the USFWS offices. The purpose of the meeting was to receive final comments from the planning agencies on the Pearse Water Demand Projection Study. Official comments were received from Grand Junction (and their economic consultant), Clifton Water District, and Mesa County Long Range Planning Division. The County feels that the long term growth rate of 2.5 percent is somewhat high and that approximately 2 percent is more reasonable. They requested that Ute Water's consultant overlay the Ute service area with the 3 scenarios the County has prepared for the high density Urban Core area to estimate impacts in the serVIce area. The portion of the report concerning Clifton demands needs to be revised to account for the expected active use of the Clifton water plant, which would reduce demand on the pipeline, and the impact of the higher daily peaking factor associated with Clifton demands versus Ute's. There was general consensus that the Pearse report is in the "ball park" of estimates by the Grand Valley planning agencies. The attendees also agreed that replacement of the pipeline is needed because of deterioration and growth needs regardless of whether or not some form of water provider consolidation occurs in the future. Public Demand Workshop - A BLM public demand workshop for the pipeline project was. held at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction on August 8, 1995. Direct participants included Spencer Pearse and Dave Coulson of Pearse and Associates, Steve Jamieson (GEl), Tom Charles (CDM), Tom Crumpton and Rita Crumpton (Ute Water). The workshop consisted of a series of workstations covering topics which include the history of Ute Water, population forecasts, demand, and implications for the EA. Although the workshop was well attended, the public attendance was small. The public comment period has been extended by BLM until September 14, 1995 and a summary of comments will be prepared at that time.