2015-07-15_REPORT - M1988044

• Permit No: M1988044
• IBM Index Class Name: REPORT
• Doc Date: 7/15/2015
• Doc Name: Copy of Annual Report
• From: Mark A. Heifner
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

ANNUAL STATUS REPORT
TO COLORADO STATE BORAD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS
SAND GRAVEL LEASE: GL -264 (FIFTH AMENDMENT)
LOWRY RANGE
COAL CREEK (QUINCY AVE. SOUTH TO COUNTY LINE)
SCHMIDT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
APPLICABLE YEAR: 2015
DUE DATE: JULY 15, 2015
In accordance with the requirements of Item I.A.5 of the Operation Plan, the following
information is provided as a status report for the year preceding the due date stated above. This
information updates the previous annual status report information. Any updated maps presented in
this report contain not only the information for the current year, but information for prior years as
well. If no new map is provided then there was no change in the information provided on the
previously submitted map. Thus, as conditions change, the maps are kept up to date on an annual
basis without a need to refer back to previous maps. Any maps that were not updated are so indicated
in this report so the most current map can be located for reference as needed.
DATES OF FINAL INSPECTION FOR PREPARATION OF THIS REPORT: July 2, 2015.
SUMMARY OF THE CURRENT STATUS REPORT YEAR: The 2014-2015 operation year
(July 15, 2014 - July 15, 2015) was a better year for the operation. Demand for sand was still low but
improving for most of the year. But it is still well below historical averages. Not a lot changed in the
operation this year when compared to the previous year. The 2014 reclamation area is showing
outstanding and unusual success.
STATUS REPORT FOR CURRENT YEAR
MAPS: Following is a list of the maps. The maps provided with this report are intended to
completely replace the previous map(s). The original maps that were provided for amendment four
are no longer relevant to the lease and operation due to the large changes in the fifth amendment to
the lease. The new map is now presented in an 11x17 inch size and in full color. Due to the smaller
footprint of the lease area, this smaller sheet size is suitable and the addition of color useful.
MW Operation Status Map: Shows last year's disturbance areas, new disturbance areas,
and status of all disturbed areas. No map is provided for the South Lowland area as
that has been released from bond and removed from the lease.
Weed Control Maps: Two weed control maps are included. These identify the areas
where controllable weeds are a problem. It includes roadsides where, in particular,
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