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<br />trees in the conservation easement if it would support a more stable system for both <br />habitat and the Bull Seep in the future. <br />23. When asked about the ground water levels, John Hickman anticipated that by now the <br />ground water levels have rebounded to around 8-ft deep in the conservation easetent. <br />Ken disagreed that the ground water levels were that high. <br />24. Scott Franklin mentioned that they hold Lafarge in violation of their current 404 permit <br />since the Corps did not approve any aligntent of the Bull Seep relocation (both the <br />reclamation plan and the current alignment). He continued to state that the Corps was <br />concerned about the damage to the trees on the Mobile Premix/Lafarge property. He said <br />that they would be strict about the replacement of trees associated with the relocation of <br />Bull Seep. <br />25. Scott continued to state that in addition to the Corps, the EPA and US Fish & Wildlife <br />would need to approve the final Bull Seep alignment, even if the chosen alignment is <br />along the dedicated easement. <br />26. John Hamilton asked whether an amendment to the reclamation easement was required <br />for Bull Seep even if the channel remained in place as constructed today. John Hickman <br />replied that there was some flexibility associated with [he reclamation easement in that it <br />allowed for movement of the channel to avoid trees and other vegetation. He said that it <br />was a field decision to construct the channel at its current location. He felt that the <br />current location of the Bull Seep was in agreement with the reclamation plan. <br />27. Bryan mentioned that the District would like to move the project forward into more of a <br />preliminary/final design phase. He stated that he would have ICON focus their efforts on <br />the South Platte River Grade Control and the Slough within the Hazeltine Property. The <br />remaining portion of the project will need discussion and agreement amongst the affected <br />property owners and stakeholders.Jessica asked if there were concerns with construction <br />in the Bald Eagle habitat. Marc Pedrucci (Adams County) mentioned that the Division of <br />Wildlife might not support construction in this area throughout the winter season. Don <br />Kennedy (Denver Water) stated that they have had construction in this area before during <br />the winter. The Division of Wildlife may reduce construction schedules and allowable <br />work time, but probably would not stop the constriction altogether. <br />28. Bryan recapped that the District would (1) direct ICON to begin preliminary/final design <br />on the downstream portion of the project, (2) Allow time for Mobile/Lafarge and Ken <br />McIntosh to come to an agreement for the Bull Seep and Bul] Seep Slough area, and (3) <br />have Adams County (Marc Pedrucci) set up a field meeting to verify tree conditions. <br />Bryan asked that ICON, Adams County, Lafarge, and the Corps of Engineers attend the <br />field meeting and come to an agreement on the final alignment of Bull Seep on the <br />Lafarge property. ICON will supply Marc with field maps of the trees. This tneeting is <br />scheduled on for Wednesday, September 26`h. Marc will contact the attendees via email. <br />29. It was mentioned that dead trees still make good wildlife habitat. <br />30. All parties agreed to allow access for any geotechnical investigations on the site as <br />required for design. <br />31. The next meeting was set for October 19'h at 9:30 am at Urban Drainage. ICON will <br />send out an email reminder. <br />Minutes prepared by: <br />Craig D. Jacobson, E.I.T. Date <br />C:\W INDOW S\TEMP19~1] Meeting Etlil s.tloc <br />