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• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7777
• Author: Ward, R. C.
• Title: Proceedings 1993 Colorado Water Convention, Front Range Water Alternatives and Transfer of Water from One Area of the State to Another, January 4-5, 1993, Denver, Colorado.
• USFW Year: 1993.
• USFW - Doc Type: \
• Copyright Material: NO

1993 Colorado Water Convention

IN SEARCH 01' OPTIONS

Mayor Greg Lopez
Parker

As you can see on your agenda, my presentation this morning is
entitled, "In Search of Options." When I was asked to speak at this
convention and was ~nformed of what my topic would be, I'll be
honest -- I was somewhat concerned.

The first thought that ran through my mind was, I sure hope they
aren't expecting me to provide a list of options on water management
for people to take home and decide upon! Looking out into the room, I
can see that you probably know as much or more than I do about water.
And, if I did have a list of options, you probably have the same list
back at your office.

So, you're probably sitting back in your chairs asking yourself,
who is this speaker, why was he asked to speak today, and by the way,
where is Parker, Colorado?

I'll answer the first question with another question. Am I a
water expert? No, I am not. Do I have anything new or exciting to
share with you today? Well, it's interesting, and I hope much of it
is new. Where is Parker? Raise your hand if you know where the Town
of Parker is. Good! Whether you've visited parker, or whether you
thought it was just a road and not a town, I'd like to give you some
more information about it, and more importantly, I'd like to share
with you why thinking about and Planning for water sources is
essential to our region.

Parker is on the northeastern corner of Douglas County, and we
have some interesting facts about our town:

1) Did you know that the Town of Parker is the only other
municipality besides Denver that has the strong mayor form of
government?

2) Did you know that Parker was incorporated in 1982? That's
right -- we are only 10 years old.

3) Did you know that Parker does not provide water service to its
citizens, but rather a water district -- Parker Water and
Sanitation District -- does?

4) Were you aware that Parker issued over 400 single-family building
permits in 1992? Can you believe it -- over 400 single-family
building permits, and our population is just over 7,000 people.
Would you say that the town is experiencing a growing trend? I'd
say yes.

But what about the county? Do you remember what county I said
Parker was in? That's right -- Douglas County. And, Douglas County
has issued over 1800 single-family building permits in 1992. Would

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