BOARD02081

• Board Meeting Date: 1/19/1994
• Description: Agenda, Minutes, Memos
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Meeting

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Mr. Bill and Mr. Lee Rooks

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December 29,1993

Current Status

As part of a negotiated agreement with the DOW for lands needed to construct a new airport
runway, the Town of Buena Vista agreed to construct an interceptor drain to replace the spring
supply for the existing hatchery on the BVCF. The construction of the interceptor drain is now
complete and the DOW will be constructing a new pipeline to replace the old pipeline to connect
the spring to the BVCF. In addition, two new raceways may be built along with a discharge line
to return the water to the Arkansas River. The DOW and SEO, will be evaluating the need to
maintain some groundwater recharge South of the BVCF to maintain historic conditions. We
intend to inform and involve representatives of Johnson Village in these evaluations.

The DOW is currently re-evaluating the water supply options. During a public meeting on
November 30, representatives of the DOW indiC3ted that we were withdrawing plans for the
construction of the four (4) large wells. Subsequent to that meeting, the DOW staffwas
approached by some water right owners on Cottonwood Creek who want the DOW to cooperate
in investigations to improve water supplies on the Creek and who feel the wells may be part of a
potential solution. The DOW agreed to put our plans to withdraw the well permits on hold and
to participate in discussions that could lead to solutions of Cottonwood Creek water problems.
The DOW will continue to pursue surface water supplies from Cottonwood Creek as part of the
Trout Creek Ditch pipeline option.

On December 14th, the DOW briefed the Capital Development Committee (CDC) of the
Colorado General Assembly on the status of this project and to request authorization to proceed
with construction of the pipeline from the airport interceptor drain to the BVCF. The CDC
authorized the construction of this pipeline, two lldditional raceways and the discharge line.
Prior to development of the Trout Creek Ditch pipeline or wells, the CDC directed the DOW to
come back before the committee and seek authori~tion. The CDC asked DOW to meet with
local groups and other interested parties and agencies to pursue resolution of issues involving
this project Members of my staffhave met with and will continue meeting with interested
parties over the next few months.

I hope this provides information on the project and status of the project water supplies. The
DOW is cautiously proceeding with the water supply projects for this facility. If you have any
que . e call Eddie Kochman at [phone] or Grady McNeill at [phone].

PDO/gm

Attachments

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Representative CWouber
Eddie Kochman
Chuck Lile
Grady McNeill
Ken Salazar
Hal Simpson