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utilized. The Association currently has 25 taps, and the proposed 4 inch line can serve up to about 100 taps. Further discussion revealed that the subdivision is 8 miles from Cortez. Current users may contribute to the construction with an additional $6000 - $10,000 or less per household. Mr. Berry emphasized that Goodman Point is a very poor area. MWC did some initial scoping and will construct the project if construction funding is provided. They are considering donating a storage tank not in use right now. Mr. Berry added that they are requesting the $7700 out of basin funds. Steve clarified that this request does not need roundtable recommendation before tomorrow's CWCB deadline. In response to a question about fire protection, Mr. Berry responded saying the four inch line will not allow for fire protection usage, but water could be taken from the storage tank if needed. Aspen Springs Metro District - Pat Ulrich: Mr. Ulrich explained to roundtable members that Aspen Springs is a 6000 acre subdivision west of Pagosa Springs. Currently, one water well per lot is allowed but with nearly 3,000 lots plotted there is not adequate ground water for a well on each lot. The subdivision has a metro district which operates the road system. They are now working on water and sewer problems. Pagosa Area Water And Sanitation District (P A WSD) has a 12" main water pipe ending on the east edge of Aspen Springs. The area is seeing lots of commercial development, but most people haul water. Mr. Ulrich explained that part of the application now before the roundtable is for a water hauling station. Upon further questioning, he said that the subdivision is growing even without water. $924,000 is needed to extend a 3 miles water line from the PA WSD water line along Highway 160 through the subdivision. Questions arose about the impact of individual septic systems on the water system and what impact an additional water resource might have on that system. Mr. Ulrich explained the health department has concluded a normal system should be able to handle it. He then told members the subdivision can wait on the pipeline, but the hauling station is the priority. When asked about contributions from residents, Mr. Ulrich said the subdivision is strapped for funds, but may be able to come up with $35 or $40,000. An additional priority is to buy land, a filtration system, etc., for the water hauling station. An application for inclusion with Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District is 2 - 3 years away. He added that there is a possibility of resubmitting an application for a smaller project. Bauer Lakes - Bob Scott: Bauer Lakes needs to put a ditch into pipe to cure some old problems and prevent new ones. The application is for repair and retrofit. Mr. Scott explained that Bauer Lake was put together in 1924. In 1974, the dam showed signs of failing. Currently the outlet pipe is unpressurized, and it cannot be pressurized. The project does not involve any water rights issues, and no compliance issues have been formally filed. There is hope the work can be done this fall. Members (87 shares) are currently paying off $110,000 in loans. The improvements would improve delivery with 20 ft of head pressure added to the system and make for a more reliable supply. There is considerable waste now because of the inability to regulate the system. Mr. Scott pointed out that this project does address dam safety issues, and the salinity program has helped with the pipeline project. San Juan Water Conservancy District ("SJWCD") - Fred Schmidt: The San Juan Water Conservancy District is requesting $1,000.000, which is about 11 % of their land acquisition costs for the proposed Dry Gulch Reservoir. Mr. Schmidt reported that all water rights associated with the project have been adjudicated. Dry Gulch is for raw water storage and is the preferred site as well as the best and only remaining site in Archuleta County for a reservoir. Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District ("P A WSD") is working jointly with SJWCD on this project. The San Juan River is the primary source of water, and the land (690 acres) to be purchased is on the Running Iron Ranch (Webber & Hathaway). Mr. Schmidt added that a dialogue with the Forest Service is ongoing regarding a possible future exchange fro USFS land or a special use permit to use USFS land for the reservoir. Discussion continued about impact fees, P A WSD water resource fees, and the possibility of a mill levy increase in the future. The project would include municipal usage and maybe some agriculture uses. Mr. Schmidt added that the Dry Gulch Reservoir would be an economic boom for community. In response to a question about potential 2