Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Minutes February 16 2006

• Description: Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Minutes February 16 2006
• State: CO
• Date: 2/16/2006
• Author: Gonzales, Toni
• Title: Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Minutes February 16 2006
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Minutes

SECWCD
February 16, 2006
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RECORD OF PROCEEDING
minutes. After Mr. Gruen's presentation, Board members were provided an opportunity to ask
questions of him.
Mr. Gruen said the inclusion of Rolling Hills Ranch into Widefield District, a proposed 1,840.738
mixed use development in unincorporated El Paso County is conditioned upon inclusion of this
property into the Southeastern District.
The owner has complied with all requirements necessary for inclusion into the Southeastern
District, except for completion of a Cultural Resources Study. Bids are currently being taken for this
investigation.
Mr. Gruen requested the Board include the Rolling Hills Ranch property in the Southeastern
District, conditioned upon completion of the Cultural Resources investigation and Department of
Interior approval. President Stealey thanked Mr. Gruen and asked if any Board member had any
questions of Mr. Gruen. Mr. Gruen answered questions from Board members.
President Stealey said the Board would now hear from any opposers who had provided written
comments, if they so choose. There have not been any written objections, and there were no
persons present who had provided written comments.
President Stealey said the Public comment period of this inclusion petition was now closed.
Mr. Hamilton thanked President Stealey, and said staff believes it would be appropriate for the
Board to entertain a motion, after which this petition may be discussed. Legal counsel has drafted
three potential resolutions, any one of which may be appropriate for this petition. They are as
follows:
1. Motion to approve the Petition of Rolling Hills Ranch, subject to Department of Interior
approval;
2. Motion to table the Petition of Rolling Hills Ranch until Petitioner provides written approval
of the Department of Interior; or
3. Motion to not approve the Petition of Rolling Hills Ranch.
As mentioned earlier, District staff is recommending that this petition be approved, subject to
Department of Interior Approval.
President Stealey asked for a motion. Mr. Miskel moved, seconded by Mr. Goodwin, to approve the
petition of Rolling Hills Ranch, subject to Department of Interior approval. Motion unanimously
carried.
President Stealey adjourned the Public Hearing and reconvened the regular meeting at 1:32 p.m.