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AGENDA
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
1. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 8, 2005 MEETING. (ATT. 1)
2. SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #160. (ATT . 2)
3. WATER METER PURCHASE. (ATT. 3)
4. WATER QUALITY IMP ACTS FROM RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
(ATT. 4)
5. TREE REMOVAL AT THE McLELLAN PENNINSULA. (ATT. 5)
6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
A. ARTICLE FROM THE LITTLETON REPORT DATED FEB. 2005 ,"CITY
ATTORNEY REAFFIRMS WATER FUND MUST BE USED FOR WATER
PROJECTS ." (ATT . 6)
B . ARTICLE FROM THE LITTLETON REPORT DATED FEB., 2005,
"SOUTH PLATTE RESERVOIR TO BEGIN FILLING IN 2007." (ATT . 7)
C. ARTICLE FROM THE DEN VER POSTDATED FEB. 14, 2005, "SHORT
OF WATER , NOT DISPUTES." (ATT . 8)
7. OTHER.
WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
February 8, 2005
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The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Bums, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
Otis, Garrett
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
1. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2005 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes from the January 11, 2005
meeting.
Mr. Bums moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To approve the minutes from the January 11,
2005 Englewood Water and Sewer Board
Meeting.
Bums, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Otis, Garrett
2. GUEST: DAVID HILL, ENGLEWOOD'S WATER ATTORNEY.
David Hill, Englewood's water attorney, appeared to discuss efforts from Farmers
Reservoir and Irrigation Company and United Water District to supply Douglas County
with potentially inappropriate diversions below Denver. Also discussed was the effort to
continue over-diversions by farmers' wells on the lower South Platte River. Finally, he
discussed the change of senior irrigation rights for use by Commerce City, Brighton and
other northern suburbs. Mr. Hill reviewed the possible ramifications of these cases on
Englewood.
3. GUEST: MD BUILDERS REQUEST REGARDING DARTMOUTH &
UNNERSITY.
Matt Horrom appeared to request an easement variance allowing a 24' or 27' wide utility
easement in lieu of the required 30' easement. The Board discussed the necessity of a 30'
easement for excavating, shoring, safety requirements and equipment widths. The Board
received a memo from Tom Brennan, Utilities Engineer, recommending that the City's
Utility Easement requirements remain at 30' and an exception not be granted.
Mr. Higday moved;
Mr. Burns seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To reject the request from MD Builders for a
24' or 27' wide utilities easement for their
development at 3057 S. University Blvd.
Burns, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Otis, Garrett
4. ALLEN PLANT WASHWATER PUMP STATION EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.
The existing washwater pumps were initially built to handle only the backwash water for
the original plant. Due to the 1999/2000 Allen Filter Plant upgrades, the existing pumps
now handle twice the volume beyond the original design, and now pump sludge and
carbon granules, which are abrasive materials. New pumps are required to handle the
additional volume and abrasive material and settled solids from the pretreatment settling
process.
These washwater pumps take waste material and pump it to the backwash lagoon to be
processed by the belt press operator. These pumps are an integral part of the water
treatment process and the first step in the sludge handling process. The two new pumps
are designed to handle additional volume for projected loads and are made of stainless
steel which is more conducive for abrasive materials and sludge. The pumps are being
purchased prior to the construction phase because of the 12-week delivery period for the
pumps.
CDM reviewed the bids and recommended McLemore Pump in the amount of$97,713 .00
as the lowest acceptable bid .
Mr. Burns moved ;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend council approval for design,
fabrication and delivery of two submersible
pumps for the Allen Filter Plant washwater
pump station to McLemore Pump in the
amount of $97,713.00.
Bums, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Otis, Garrett
5 . AMENDMENT TO GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON LEASE
AGREEMENT.
Seasonal algae events in the Allen Water Treatment Plant's raw water supplies lead to
complaints of musty tastes and odors from Englewood customers. Carbon filters have
been used successfully for effective taste and odor removal. The granular activated
carbon removes the organic and inorganic material which causes the taste and odor
problems. The GAC is leased since carbon requires periodic regeneration and possibly
correct disposal according to Colorado law. The existing ACMS Lease Agreement has
been providing these services but will expire shortly. ACMS is no longer in existence,
but its affiliated company, American Water Resources, Inc. has taken over that line of
business.
The ACMS GAC Lease Agreement, which began the fourth quarter of 1998, provides
carbon for five filters, each requiring 2, 700 cubic feet of GAC. The new American Water
Resources lease agreement provides for labor and equipment for the removal,
regeneration and installation into the filters along with GAC testing every six months.
The new agreement will be for 12 monthly payments and may be renewed by the Utilities
Director for six years .
Due to increased cost of fuel and increased costs for reactivation of the carbon, the parties
wish to redo the lease agreement to provide for the increased expenses. The proposed
increase over the existing cost is for $100 per month for each filter , making replacement
GAC for the five filters $1 ,950 per month , per filter. Total yearly cost will be $117,000.
In the original bid Calgon Carbon Corporation submitted a bid that was substantially
higher than the original ACMS.
Mr. Cassidy moved;
Mr. Bums seconded:
Ayes:
Nays :
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval of the
Amendment to the GAC Lease Agreement
in the amount of $1 ,950 per month, per filter
for a total yearly cost of $117 ,000.
Bums, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Otis , Garrett
6. SEWER LINE VIDEO TAP AGREEMENT.
The Board received a copy of the Sewer Line Video Tape Agreement. This is to insure
that the resident understands that the Englewood Utilities Department agrees to review
the video tape and give an opinion on the condition of the sewer line shown. The
agreement states that Englewood makes no warranty as to line location or
recommendation as to the type of repairs required.
Mr. Bums;
Mr. Habenicht seconded: To approve the Sewer Line Video Tape
Agreement enabling Utilities personnel to
provide an opinion with the understanding it
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
makes no warranty as to line location or type
of repairs required.
Burns, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Otis, Garrett
7. ASSIST WITH ON-SITE CLEANUP AFTER A WATER OR SEWER MAIN
BREAK.
In the event of a water or sewer main break resulting in a backup in a residence, the
Utilities Department has co ntracted with a restoration agency to assist with on-site
cleanup.
The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act provides that public entities have no liability
resulting from a public water or sewer main unless negligence is proven. Even though
the City is not legally responsible for the resulting damages, the Utilities Department has
tried to help owners and tenants whose property has been damaged by a main break.
Mr. Cassidy moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To pass Water and Sewer Board Resolution
#1 to authorize property cleanup resulting
from a water or sewer main break without
acknowledging or assuming responsibility or
liability.
Burns, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Otis, Garrett
8. LEAD SAMPLING REBATE.
Once every three years thirty Englewood residents have been submitting water samples
for lead testing. Staff is proposing a reward to these thirty citizens of a $25.00 gift
certificate to King Soopers to be given to the resident taking the sample, whether owner
or tenant. It is felt that this would show appreciation for assisting in the lead sampling
program and provide incentive to continue, therefore providing the City with a consistent
lead sampling basis.
Mr. Bums;
Mr. Moore:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
Recommended approval of rewarding thirty
residents for submitting water samples for
lead testing. A $25.00 gift certificate from
King Soopers will be given to each resident
once every three years.
Bums, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy,
Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Otis, Garrett
8 . LEAD AND COPPER RULE BROCHURE.
The Board received a copy of a brochure, "Englewood Is Protecting the Water Your
Children Drink." The brochure, written by Joe Pershin of the Allen Filter Plant, was
distributed to all Englewood school children.
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
in the Community Development Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date Agenda Item Subject
March 21, 2005 Southgate Supplement #160
INITIATED BY
Utilities Department
STAFF SOURCE
Stewart H. Fonda, Director of Utilities
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Water and Sewer Board, at their March 8, 2005 meeting, recommended Council approval
of a Bill for an Ordinance approving Southgate Supplement #160.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The City of Englewood provides sewage treatment to a population of about 70,000 people
outside the City through contracts with numerous connector districts. The area is defined by
the natural drainage and extends south and east from Broadway to the Valley Highway and
from Hampden to Lincoln Ave . excluding Highlands Ranch. By contract the City of Englewood
must approve any additions of land to be served by the districts. These are usually in-fill
situations that are within what the City considers to be the area it has committed to serve.
Adequate capacity has been provided in the treatment plant to accommodate all such future
inclusions. Annexation of this parcel of land will not increase the tap allocation of the
Southgate Sanitation District.
A request was made by the Southgate Sanitation District representing the owner, James C.
Dill, for inclusion of Supplement #160 consisting of a parcel totaling 2.3 acres into the
Southgate Sanitation District. This is vacant land zoned Single Family Residential. The
proposed use is to erect a single-family home. No changes in zoning or use are anticipated.
The legal is attached as Exhibit "A". The property is located between Belleview and Orchard,
on the east side of Colotado Blvd. in Greenwood Village at 5665 S. Colorado Blvd.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Bill for Ordinance
Southgate Sanitation District Supplement #160
SUPPLEMENT NO. __ TO CONNECTOR'S AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, acting by and through its duly authorized Mayor and City Clerk , hereinafter
called the "City," and SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT, Arapahoe and Douglas
Counties , Colorado, hereinafter called the "District,"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of June , 1961, the City and the District entered
into an Agreement in which the City agreed to treat sewage originating from the District's
sanitary sewer system within the area served by the District. which Agreement was most
recently renewed by Connector's Agreement dated November 16 , 1988; and
WHEREAS, said Connector's Agreement provides that the district may not
enlarge its service area without the written consent of the City ;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
undertakings herein set forth , the parties agree as follows:
1. The City hereby consents to the inclusion of certain additional area
located in Arapahoe County , Colorado , owned by James C. Dill and more fully described
on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, into Southgate
Sanitation District. The City agrees that said additional area may be served with the sewer
facilities of the District , and that the City will treat the sewage discharged into the City's
trunk line from said additional area , all in accordance with the Connector's Agreement
dated November 16 , 1988. Accordingly , Exhibit A referred to in Paragraph 1 of the
Connector's Agreement dated November 16, 1988, is hereby amended to include such
additional area .
2. Each and every other provision of the said Connector's Agreement
dated November 16 , 1988 , shall remain unchanged .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals this
__ day of , 2005.
ATIEST:
CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
By :----------
MAYOR
SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT,
ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES,
COLORADO
EXHIBIT A
The East one-half of tract 282, South Denver Gardens,
County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date Agenda Item Subject
March 21 , 2005 Water Meter Purchase
INITIATED BY
Utilities Department
STAFF SOURCE
Stewart H. Fonda, Director of Utilities
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Water and Sewer Board , at the ir February 10, 2004 meeting, recommended approval by
motion of the purchase of water meters and yokes from National Meter and Automation , Inc. in
the amount of $76 , 785.10 .
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
The Utilities Department purchases water meters needed for an entire year by requesting one
large bid proposal for additional cost savings.
The Utilities Department is converting the metering system to the !TRON Automatic Meter
Reading System. All meters and reg isters purchased will be compatible with the !TRON
System. A portion of these meters w ill be resold to Englewood customers for new installations
as part of the flat-rate-to-meter conversion process. Some of the meter stock will be used to
replace inactive or poorly functioning meters and to convert existing meters to the !TRON
system.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Englewood 's meter order is being piaced in conjunction with Denver Water Board's order to
ensure the best quantity price . National Meter and Automation's bid is $72 , 159.40 for meters
and $4,625.70 for yokes. Of this amount, approximately $19,000 will be resold to Englewood
customers for flat-rate to meter conversions.
The Utilities Department's meter specifications stated that only Badger and Sensus water
meters are approved for bid. In the past, another company that quoted lower prices was tried.
It was found that the resulting problems and repairs overrode the lower bid. It was specified in
the specs that if other manufactures want to be on the approved equipment bidder list,
samples must be submitted for field testing over a five year period. Amco has submitted two
1" meters for field testing to be installed when replacement on an existing 1" meter is required .
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There is money budgeted for these meters in the 2005 Budget.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Bid Proposal Tabulation Sheet
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Bid Item: Automated Water Meters & Parts 2005
Bid Opening Date: Febrlaru 17, 2005 10:00 a.m.
ITEM Dana Kepner
NO. DESCRIPTION Qty each extended
1 3/4" Meter & Integral Module RT 102 $ -$ -
2 5/8" Meter & RTR with in/line connector Pil/RT 30 $ -$ -
3 3/4" Meter & Integral Module RT 40 $ -$ -
4 Bader 25 Meter with RTR w/inline connector 66 $ -$ -
5 3/4 " Badger 35 Integral module/RT 100 $ -$ -
6 3/4 " Meter with lntegal module/RT 36 $ -$ -
314 " Badger 35 Meter with RTR w/inline
7 Connector 24 $ -$ -
8 1.5" Badger 120 Meter body 2 $ -$ -
9 1.5" Badger 120 RTR w/inline connector 3 $ -$ -
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10 2" Badger 170 RTR w/inline connector 6 $ -$ -
11 3/4 " Kornerhorn copper yokes 102 $ 21 .75 $ 2 ,218 .50
12 3/4 " Kornerhorn yokes compression fitting 204 $ 4 .75 $ 969.00
13 3/4" Ball valves copper 102 $ 16.8 5 $ 1,710.7 0
Total $ 4,906 .20
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Exceptions:
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Mountain State Pipe National Meter WaterWks Sales
each extended each extended each extended
$ 148 .35 $ 15, 131.70 $ 195.20 $ 19,910.40 No bid #VALUEI
$ 156.15 $ 4,684 .50 $ 182.30 $ 5,469.00 No bid $ -
$ 180.30 $ 7,212 .00 $ 214 .20 $ 8,568.00 No bid #VALUE!
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$ 87 .40 $ 5,768.40 $ 113.50 $ 7,491.00 No bid #VALUEI
$ 94 .30 $ 9,430.00 $ 139.00 $ 13,900.00 No bid #VALUEI
$ 148.35 $ 5,340.60 $ 202 .20 $ 7,279.20 No bid #VALUEI
$ 111 .55 $ 2,677 .20 $ 133.20 $ 3 , 196 .80 No bid #VALUEI
$ 196 .08 $ 392 .16 $ 375.00 $ 750.00 No bid #VALUEI
$ 253.5 8 $ 760.74 $ 515.00 $ 1,545.00 No bid #VALUE I
$ 332.35 $ 1,994.10 $ 675.00 $ 4 050.00 No bid #VALUE!
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$ 53.35 $ 5,441 .70 $ 18.90 $ 1,927.80 No bid #VALUE!
$ 5 .99 $ 1,221 .96 $ 5 .75 $ 1,173.00 No bid #VALUE!
$ -$ -$ 14.95 $ 1,524 .90 No bid #VALUE!
$ 60,055 .06 $ 76,785 .10 #VALUE!
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City of Englewood
Water Quality Impacts from Recreatf on al Activities
Reconnaissance-Level Evaluation
Scope of Work
Task 1 -Collect Relevant Background Information
Task activities Include:
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• Contact up to 3 other communities that have existing dog parks near water
ways (e.g., Boulder, Denver, Austin Texas, and/or southern California) to
gather infonnation regarding water quality impacts observed, if any, and any
best management practices (BMPs) implemented and their effectiveness
• Conduct brief (one-day) literature search for information regarding existing
precedent and impacts of dog parks upstream of raw water supply sources
• Conduct one meeting with City staff and project proponents to discuss the
details of the proposed park (e.g., location and size of park, site drainage and
water features in park, anticipated activity levels, proposed irrigation
practices, proponents plans for maintenance and upkeep)
Task Deliverable: Prepare a brief meeting summary
Task 2 -Assess Potential Water Quality and Treabnent Impacts of
Proposed Park
Task activities include: .
• Download and evaluate data from existing sources on dog park receiving stream
and South Platte River water quality. The City will address any additional
sampling needed for this evaluation.
• Identify potential contaminants of concern (e.g., nitrates, bacteria, total organic
carbon, etc.)
• Estimate amount of runoff from dog park area during designated design storm
event(s)
• Estimate potential range of concentrations in site runoff from dog park for
contaminants of concern
• Qualitatively estimate potential far surface or subsurface transport of
contaminants of concem toward South Platte River and raw water intake
• Compare potential range of runoff concentrations to existing background water
quality data
• Qualitatively assess ability of existing Allen WTP to treat contaminants of
concern and potential finished water quality implications
• Discuss potential treatment needs with CDPHE if evaluation shows negative
impact to the raw water quality
• Estimate additional treatment costs, if any
• Conduct one meeting with City staff to review findings and discuss the practical
implications of the proposed dog park
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Task Deliverable: Prepare draft and final technical memorandum summarizing Task 2
analyses and condusions ·
Task 3-ldentlfy Possible Best Management Practices/Mitigation
Alternatives
Task Activities:
• Conduct brief (one-day) fiterature search regarding potential BMPs or mitigation
strategies for similar dog park facilities
• Based on literature search and input from other communities (Task 1), identify a
list of candidate BMPs for potential implementation based on their demonstrated
effectiveness in mitigating contaminants of concern identified in Task 2
• Prepare reconnaissance-level estimate of costs to implement candidate BMPs at
Englewood dog paric site
Task Deliverable: Prepare draft and final teciinical memorandum summarizing Task 3
analyses and conclusions. The TM appendix will include relevant back-up information,
including calculations.
Project Costs
The following lists the proposed costs to complete the tasks described above. inclusive
of labor and other direct costs. No subconsuttant support is anticipated.
Schedule
Task 1
Task2
Task3
Total
$4,000
$14,000
$8,000
$26,000
The following lists milestone schedule dates for this project:
1. Complete Task 1 two weeks after the notice-to-proceed.
2. Complete Task 2 two weeks after the City has provided comments to the Task 1
deliverable.
3 . Complete Task 3, draft TM two weeks after the City has provided comments to
the Task 2 deliverable.
4. Complete Task 3, final TM two weeks after the City has provided comments to
the draft Task 3 deliverable.
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The results of the mid-Decem-
ber poll indicate that many voters ·
believed the city had funds to pay
for a new police building without
raising property taxes. Some had
suggested that the city council use
the Sl 1 million water utilities fund
to pay for a new police building.
The cirv maintained that the
Littleron Water Fund, derived from
water tap fees paid by homeowners
since 1984, could be used only for
water rela ted projects. The fund
was started rwo decades ago when
the cir<: believed that Denver Water
would require it ro pay for Little-
ton's s hare o f the Two Forks Dam.
After that project was mothballed,
the cilY still believed that Denver
Warer \\·ould require it to partici-
pate in future, unidentified water
storage or delivery projects.
At a study session January 11,
Ed Pokorney, director of planning
for the Denver Water Board, told
the city council Denver Water
plans to provide water for all of.
the customers in its service area
through the year 2050. It will
finance the costs to develop new
sources by passing increases on to
customers.
In a memo ro the city council,
City Attorney Larry Berkowitz
cited numerous Colorado legal
cases in determining that, "fees
collected by the city for sen;ce or
utility purposes cannot be used for
o r to offset the costs of operation
of general government o r for con-
structi o n of facilities nor related ro
the fee." In other words, the water
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fund cannot be wed to construct
a new police building.
The city co uncil asked Berkow-
itz to look at legal issues involved
in other possible uses of the water
fund: borrowing from the fund
to pay for the police building,
paying for the city's water charges
for municipal uses such as public
buildings and irrigation, paying the
cost of Denver Water increases it
passes on to citizens, and others.
In addition, the staff will also look
at other water related uses for
the fund such as drilling a well ro
provide a reliable source of water
for Ketring Lake and acquiring o r
developing water rights to guaran-
tee minimum stream Rows in the
South Platte RiYer.
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This year, the Littleron Police
Deparnnent receiYed special recogni-
tion for its parti cipation in the 21st
Annual Nati onal Night Our Program
(NNO) from the ~a ti o nal Associa-
tion of Tmrn Watch. In October of
2004, the Littleton Poli ce Department was informed that Littleto n
had been selected as a national award \\·in ner for o ut sta nding
participation in the 21st Annual NNO crime, drug and \·io lence
p revention program. The department receiYed the awa rd o n
December 2, 2004, in recogniti on of ex traordin ary participation
in the NNO 2004 campaign.
11au:: WlUI UIU~t: pt:~KY Ill ne1
that might not warrall' A T T. 7 )rdi
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Littleton residents Chuck and Fra ser a t 303-794-9216
Ginny Fraser began the program
in 2000. During the last five years,
hundreds of citizen s have ben-
efited from the program. Available
to Ci tv of Littleton residents who
qualify, the Handyman P rogram
is run by volunteers who have
multiple skills in minor household
repairs , such as leaky faucets and
further information.
South Platte Par
South Platte reservoir to begin filling in 2007
Th e Gates Famih-Fo
ti on aw arded a 520 ,00 0 Cha
Gram towards the refurbi s i
of the Carson '.'Jarure Cen
South Platte P ark . H owevt
fund s will onl~· be made avail
the full project budget of 52:-
is rai sed before November
and is march ed to printe
raised. Previ o u s gra m s an d
tion s to tal S18 6,000.
P rogress is being made o n
tran sfo rming the Kiewit Gra\·el
Pit into a viab le water srorage
reservoir, called the South Pl atte
Rese n ·o ir. I t is located n orth of
C-470, west of So uth Pl atte Park,
and east of Platte Cam·on Road.
The reservoir will be mvned and
o perated b\· Centennial \v·arer
and Sanitation Di strict, in co ncert
with Mclellan Re sen-oir, ro meet
th e grov>ing water demands of
Hig hl and s Ranch , a commun ity
of 75,000 peo ple that \\·i ll g row
to approximately 90 ,000 to 95 .000
when built our. \X nen filled, the
reservoir will COYer 154 su rfac e
acre s and have a capacity to hold
over 6,000 acre-feet of \Vater . The
entire 212-acre property, including
the land aroun d the re se n ·oir, is in
the CitY of Littleton and will be
m anaged b1· South Suburban Parks
and Recre ati on as a part of So uth
Pl atte Par k. 11ith Centennial Water
and Sanitation Di stri ct man agi ng
the \\·ater storage faci lities and
operatio n s. South Pl atte Park staff
wi ll patrol the area and assist in the
land management responsibilities .
Pl anning fo r the re se rvo ir started
in the mid-l 990s and invo lved
Centennial \\'arer and Sanitati o n
D istrict , Roch ~fou ntain Co n -
sulting /Terra Tech , the City of
Littl eto n , So uth Suburban Parks
and Rec reati on and the surround-
ing neighborhoods.
T hree sources of water will fill
th e reservoir after it is completed
at the end of 2006 . Filling the
reserYo ir will begin so m e time in
200 7 at a maximum rate of o ne
foot per day, although actual filling
will probably be slower do to water
source su pply limits.
Be ca u se the So uth Platte Res-
ervoir will significantly fluctua te up
and down, it is expected to provide
o nl y Yery limited recreational
o ppo rtunitie s. Additionally, since it
is a drinking water supply, it will be
cl osed to fishing, S\vi mming, boat-
ing and other general public use.
H owever, provided the re is enough
water in the reservoir, acc ess to the
water itself may be ava il able to
the public through guided canoe-
ing trip s o r instructional boating
classes. P arr of th e so uth shore and
the east shore will be available for
wildlife o bservati o n and a viewing
area will provide an overlook of
the resen·oir and the south end
of So uth Pl atte Park. Handicap
acce ss may also be provided along
the south shore. The entrance to
the reservoir will be from Platte
Canyon Roa d . Acces s to the park
from C-470 will be closed.
So uth Platte P ar k ]eye
515,000 in capi tal funds pn
b ~· the Ci ty of Littleton and
Suburban Park s and Recr c
that re su lted in the award
5135,000 g rant from Greai
d oors Co lorad o, co mbinec
58,000 from \\-hiri ng Petr
and another 58,000 in indi
do n ati o n s. Mo re gram appli c
More than 100 citizens, Si
the "Involving New Am
January 24. The Sprin g
Discovering Our Strengt
Dreaming Our Future. P:
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SOUT H METRO CRIS IS LOO MS
Castle Rock and other communities can't
agree on forming a regional water board
to address affordable solutions to tire
dwindling supplies in their shared aquifer.
By Joey Bunch
Denver Post Staff Writer
Castle Rock -A new study shows the water
siipply beneath Castle Rock is falling much faster
than the town is pumping it out.
· A Castle Rock well that the town has not
pumped in a year continues to dwindle as nearby
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towns and utilities pump from the same under-
ground source that feeds much of the south metro
region.
"I wasn't surprised it continued to drop, but I
was surprised at how fast it was dropping," town
utilities director Ron Redd said Friday.
Castle Rock leads the south metro region in
stretching the relatively inexpensive under-
ground water supply -drafting toughe r develop-
ment codes, passing turf restrictions and studying
ways to capture and reuse irrigation.
But the town's efforts to save wate r, which will
cost resident; millions of dollars , are diminished
by the thirs ty practices of its fast -growing neigh-·
bors that sha re the Denver Basin aquife r . "
Castle Rock's efforts won't save the aquifer un-..
Jess south metro communitie s pull together in an
expensive regional effort, town officials say.
But the division among communities over pow-
er and money is fueling d e bate over proposed leg-
islation to form a regiona l wate r board to oversee
a multibillion-dollar solution. The fix includes res-
ervoirs, pipe lines and compromises -among long-
time competitors.
So a ring south m e tro res idential bills to pay for
deeper wells or the plumbing to deliver mountain
water may be just a decade away, said Colorado
Senate Majority Leader Ke n Gordon, a Denver
Democrat passionate about urban water issues.
"People who are living down there are living in
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a dream world when it comes to
water," Gordon said. "They
can't begin to imagine what
they're going to be payillg for
water in 10 to 30 years."
A 2003 study of the region's
water supply estimated the cost
of plumbing, storage and pump-.
ing new supplies will range '
from s2.5 billion to more than s4 I
billion. I .
Gordon said experts tell him I ·
south metro residents will pay
$32,000 a house for new water
supplies -built into hookup
fees and monthly bills -iri one
to three decades.
But before officials can begin
working on reservoirs and pipe-
lines, lon~ime rivals will have
to bridge decades of acrimony
over water issues.
Castle Rock Town Council-
man Jay Richards is losing faith
in the sputtering efforts to craft !
legislation for a ~outh metro wa-·'
ter board to do the job.
"I'm less optimistic every
week," he said Friday.
Elected officials are "muddy-
ing up" the bill with individual
demands, Richards said.
Tom Grimshaw, the Denver
water attorney drafting the leg-
islation, said that provincial
bickering "at some point has to
end," if leaders are to resolve
the looming water crisis.
"Anybody you talk to agrees
we have to find renewable wa-
ter and that we have to work on
the aquifer issue as a group,"
Grimshaw said. "They may ar-
gue about whether it happens in
five years or 10 years, but every-
body agrees it has to happen."
Frank Jaeger, manager of the
Parker . Water and Sanitation
District, has demanded changes
in the regional water board pro-
posal
He challenged how voting
members of the board would be
chosen and whether the votes
could be stacked against Park-
er. He demanded the right to
opt out of any project that
would cost his customers mon-
ey but give them little or noth-
ing in return.
"We 're making progress on
those issues," he said Friday.
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Jaeger pulled Parker's involve-
ment in the regional aquifer
study before it was released in
2003; the process was bogging
down, he said. I
"Clearly (Parker's) voice was .
not being heard, and we · were J
clearly on the side of the fact
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that the aquifer is falling and we :
need to get bus,y doing some-I ·
thing about it," Jaeger said.
"That wasn 't happening, and
it's still not happening."
Staff writer Joey Bunch can be
reached at 303-820-1174 or
jbunch@denverpost.com.
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_Denver Post Staf!Writer
Based on current storage projec-
tions, restrictions this summer are
unlikely. There's a 90 percent
chance that the reservoirs supply-
ing Denver Water will be at least 75
percent full on-July 1 when demand
is at its peak, water planners said
during a board workshop.
view things today -there is no rea-
son to anticipate drought restric-
tions," said Ed Pokorney, Denver
Water's director of planning.
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Summertime drought restric-
tions might not be imposed on Den-
ver Water's i.2 million customers,
utility officials said Wednesday.
If Denver Water's board of com-
missioners agrees, it . would mark
the first time in four years that cus-
tomers won't be formally asked to
Curtail water use.
If the reservoirs are less than 65 per-
cent full, mandatory drought restric-
tions become likely.
Several of the commissioners,
however, expressed serious reserva-
tions about making predictions as
to whether drought may finally be
easing its grip on Colorado.
"It's just too early to telegraph
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there won't be restrictions. It's
just February," said Commis-
sioner Denise Maes.
Commissioners and Denver
Water staffers also discussed
the possible ramifications of
not imposing drought restric-
tions and whether it might
prompt some customers to
waste water.
During the past' few years,
Denver Water customers have
significantly cut down their de-
mand even as the Front Range .
cities have grown.
For example, Denver Water
delivered 59.4 billion gallons
last year, 22.6 billion gallons
less than the utility did before
the drought barreled down on
Colorado in 2002.
Those consumption levels
haven't been seen since 1969,
despite a 65 percent increase in
the number of customers since
then.
Utility managers don't know
whether the drought restric-
tions, rate hikes or customers
changing their behavior is at
the root of the diminishing de-
mtnd.
"'We're defmitely halfway be-
Snowpack update
Based on snowpack so far this winter, there 's a good chance that the
reservoirs supplying Denver Water will hold enough water so that summertime
restrictions won't be necessary, planners said Wednesday.
Colorado basins
Percentage of normal
L Yampa/White: 92%
2. North Platte : 92%
3. South Platte: 88%
4. Arkansas : 126%
5. Rio Grande : 153%-
6. San Juan/San
Miguel/Dolores/
Animas: 156%
7. Gunnison : 143%
8. Colorado : 104%
Statewide: ll4%
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tween the days of flat rates and
unlimited use to a more respon-
sible water use," said Denver
Water Manager Chips Barry.
The shift toward more con-
servation, however, has trans-
lated into a reduction in reve-
nue the utility brings in from
water sales -an issue that the
board will be grappling with in
coming months.
Current estimates indicate
that Denver Water might lose
more than s24 million in reve-
nue thi• year if demand is as
low as in 2004 and there is a re-
duction in sales beyond what is
currently budgeted.
Among the things the board
might consider is a midyear
rate hike, which is something
the utility hasn't imposed since
1994-
"We've done all the financial
tricks," said David Lafrance, fi-
nance director. "At this point,
when we reach in, we're not
pulling out rabbits anymore."
Staff writer Kim McGuire can
be reached at 303-820-1240 or
kmcguire@denverpost.com.
Date
March 21, 2005
INITIATED BY
Utilities Department
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Agenda Item Subject
License Agreement for 4901
S. Lipan Dr.
STAFF SOURCE
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
COUNCIL GOAL AND PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council granted Mr. Dryer of 4901 S. Lipan Dr. a license agreement on May 19, 2003 to
construct an asphalt driveway and maintain the City's easement along the City Ditch.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board, at their March 15, 2005 meeting, recommended
Council approval of the License Agreement to install a fence and maintain a portion of the City
Ditch at 4901 S. Lipan Dr.
BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, AND ALTERNATIVES IDENTIFIED
Mr. Michael Dryer submitted a License Agreement to install and maintain 133' of 6' cedar
fence within the City's easement along the City Ditch, which is enclosed. Mr. Dryer's
residence is at 4901 S. Lipan Dr. The proposed 6' fence would provide enclosure yard
enclosure and privacy.
Englewood will maintain their easement and the right to install, repair remove or relocate the
City Ditch at any time deemed necessary. The License Agreement will allow Mr. Dryer to
install and maintain a fence in the existing City Ditch easement for improved appearance and
to minimize maintenance and safety concerns.
The Licensee expressly assumes full and strict liability for any and all damages of every nature
to person or property caused by the point or points where the Licensee performs any work in
connection with the crossing provided by the Licensee. The City reserves the right to make
full use of the property necessary in the operation of the City Ditch.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
License Agreement
Bill for Ordinance
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TEvIPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
This Temporary C~nstrucrion Easement (the Temporary Easement) is entered into
this_ day of , 2002 by and berween the City of Englewood, Colorado, a
municipal corporation of the stare of Colorado, acting by the through its Water and Sewer
Board (Grantor) and r---x--r------:>"l~r--------------
;ftv£<-,<.:f P lJ/fY.:::·f< ( Granree ).
WHEREAS, The City of Englewood owns a right-of-way for the City Ditch, a carrier
ditch (City Ditch RO\V) which is loc:i.ted as described on Exhibit A.
\VHEREAS, __ -=--_______ desires rn install a f€k</<-.:=' £)V.::;f~6/~
0/1/ L.1 1 yctf}-7<::.(1 wirhin rhe City Ditc!:i ROW
pursuant m7a license berwee:-i ch e part ies .
NO\V , THEREFORE . In cons ide:-:ition of l:he mutual cove:rnms of rhe pmies,
more particularly hereinafte:-ser forth. rhe adequacy and sufficie:icy of whicll are he:-eby
acknowledged it is agreed as follows: -' -
l. T e:noorar: C onsu-J cti on Ease:nent. Engie •.vood (as Granror ) hereby grants
to (as Grantee ), its successors, assigns,
contractors , and sub -,;onrr:i.c:ors, 1 non-exclusive temporary construction
easement chr ouzJ.. over. under 1nd lc:-oss :he Citv Ditch RO\V for the -. .
insra ll ation of a
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----------------------pursuant to a
license agree:nem (the Projec:).
2. Tenn ofEase:ne;ir. The Projec: will begin no sooner than and
will be complered no later rhan . Completion of che Project
will be deemed ta have occurred upon inspection and approval of the Project
bv Granter and this T emoora.rv Easement will be deemed to have terminated . . .
upon such comp let ion.
3. Access. Grantee shall ha ve the temporary non-exclusive right to enter the
City Ditch ROW for any reasonable purpose necessary or prudent for the
consrruction of che Project sub jeer ro the following restric ti ons: I) normal
working hours shall be consistent with CDOT constructio n hours, Monday
through Friday and 2) the operation of equipment and he:ivy trucks will be
pennirted on the Englewood City Ditch RO\V only during normal working
hours.
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4. Restoration. Upon completion of the Project, Grantee will perform such
restoration and regrading as is necessary or prudent to restore the surface area
of the City Ditch ROW to its original condition.
5. Indemnification. Grantee , to the extent permitted by the laws and
consrirurion of the State of Colorado, hereby agrees to be liable and hold
harmless the City of Englewood., its employees, tenants, and guests from any
and all claims, causes of action, and liability which may occur as a result of
the negligent or wrongful acts of Grantee in the construction of the Project,
including the cost of defending against such claims.
6. Liabilitv . Grantee hereby acknowledges that it understands that there is water
flow in the City Ditch from A.pril l to ~ovember l of each year and that it
will assume liability for any damage to adjoining property caused by water
flow resultin!Z from damage to rhe Cirv Ditch c:iused bv the Grantee's --... ...
consrruction Jc:1vmes.
7. Insurance. Grantee shall maintain in fu II force md effec: a valid polic y of
insurance for the P:-oje::~ in rhe :m:oum of S6 00,0 00 .00 property coverage and
56 00,000 .00 liabdiry coverage. Grantee fu~t.e:-::igrees that all irs employees,
conrrac:ors ::ind sub--:onrrac:ors \vorking on :he Proje::: shall be covered by
adequate Workers Compensation insurance.
8. AssiQ'!lmenr. This T i:!mporary Consrruc:ion :::lse:nenr is assignable only with
the written pe:-mission of Engk.vood, whicJ. ?ermission wi ll nor
unre:isonabl y withbe!d. conditioned or delayed.
~· WIT.'1cSS \VHEREOF , the ;Jarties J.ere~o ha\·e executed i:his temporary
consm1ction E:isement on rhe dare and day firsr '-Vri rten ahove.
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In granting the above authorization, the City reserves the right to make full use of the
property involved as may be necessary or convenient in the operation of the water works
plant and system under control of the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this instrument has been executed as of the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
Stewart H. Fonda
Director of Utilities
City of Englewood
Chairman
Englewood Water and Sewer Board
The undersigned officer of ________________ has read the
foregoing License and agrees fo r an on behalf of said
__________________________ that it will
accept and will abide by all the terms and conditions thereof.
LICENSEE:
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Address: /.j9'o/ 51 . L1~cef'
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Phone: l::J . .i'-??(-(1[9(
Notary:
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My commission expires:
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LICENSE · CITY DITCH CROSSING AGREElVIENT
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, made and entered into as ofthis day of
_____ _, 19_, by and between the CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, a municipal
Jl1f~o?~.8gY+.~~Jrado, herein referred to as "City", and
herein referred to as "Licensee".
WITNESSETH: The City without any warranty of its title or interest whatsoe~r, hereby
authorizes Licensee, its successor, assigns, to install a FW'<.:>-0 eA/CP1:J l!C.cU r/f/c ~ p ~
s rights-of-way for the City Ditch, described as a parcel of land situated in the_
------------------------of Section ____ _
Township -----------------Range of the
_____________________ P.M .. County of Arapahoe, State of
The above-described parcel contains / 0 Jot/ /J-G/(_ :! .::[ . more or less.
1. Any construction contemplated or performed under this License shall comply with and
conform to standards formulated by the Director of Utilities of the City and such construction
shall be performed and completed according to the plans, consisting of one sheet, a copy of
which is attached hereto and mad e a part hereof.
2. The Licensee shall notify the City's Director of Utilities at least three (3) days :e.ti_er to the
time of commencement of the construction of, or any repairs made to, Licensee's ;--ed/&8
------------------------so that the City may, in its
discretion, inspect such operations .
3. Within thirty (30) days from the date of the commencement of construction of said ~C::::::
the Licensee shall complete such construction, place and maintain permanent, visible
markers , of a type and at such locationsas designated by the City's Director of Utilities,
referring to the centerline of the installation and shall clear the crossing area of all
construction debris and restore the area to its previous condition as near as may be
reasonable. In the event the planing of the centerline markers and the clearing and
restoration of the crossing area is not completed within the time specified, the City may
complete the work at the sole expense of the Licensee.
4. The City shall have the right to maintain, install, repari, remove or relocate the City
Ditch or any other of its facilities or installations within the City's rights-of-way, at any time
and in such manner as the City deems necessary or convenient. The City reserves the
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exclusive right to control all easements and installations. In the event the fi(!!!:?A/"C-2.
---------should int erfere with any future use of the City's rights-of-way by the
City, the Licensee shall, upon request and at its sole expense, relocate, rearrange , or remove
its installations so as not to interfere with any such use.
5 .. -~Y repair or rep.l~c.ement of any City installation made ~~ary, in the opinion of the
City s Director of Utilities because of the construction of the ~/'fL.c:::=;::::?
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installation thereof, shall be made at the sole expense of the Licensee.
6. The stipulation and conditions of this License shall be incorporated into contract
specifications if the construction herein authorized is to be done on a contract basis.
7. The rights and privileges granted in this License shall be subject to prior agreements,
licenses and/or grants, recorded or unrecorded, and it shall be the Licensee's sole
responsibility to determine the existence of said documents or conflicting uses or
installations .
8. The Licensee shall contact and fully coo perate with the City's personnel and the
construction shall be completed without interference with any lawful, usual or ordinary flow
of water t hrough t he City Ditch. Licensee shall assume all risks incident t o the possible
presence of such waters , or of storm waters , or of surface waters in the City Ditch .
9. All trenches or hol es within the City's rights-of-way shall be backfilled and tamped to the
original ground line in layers not to ex ce e six (6) inches loose measure to a compaction of
ninety percent (90%) Standard Proctor Maximum Density.
10 . Licensee , by acceptance of this License, expdessly assumes full and strict liability for
any and all damages of ev ery nature to person or pr operty caused by water from t he ditch
le aking t hrough t he ditch banks or pipeli n e at the point or points where the Lic e nse e
performs any work in connection with the cr ossing provide d by t his License . The Licensee
assumes all responsibility for maintenance of the in stallation .
11. Licensee shall indemnify and save harmless t he City , its officers and employees,
against any and all claims , damagtes, acction~auses of a ction and expenses to which it
or they may be subjected by reason of said-~"'""'--~.._=->r:...-~C'!..:;·:,.._ ___________ _
being within and across and under the premises of the City or by reason of any work done or
omission made by Licensee , its agents or employees , in connection with the construction,
replacement, maintenance or repair of said installation.
12. It is expressly agreed that in case of Licensee 's breach of any of the within promises , the
City may, at its option, have specific performance thereof, or sue for damages resulting from
such breach.
13. Upon abandonment of any right or privilege herein granted, the right of Licensee to that
extent shall terminate , but its obligation to indemnigy and save harmless the City, its
officers and employees, shall not terminate in any event.
In granting the above authorization, the City reserves the right to make full use of the
property involved as may be necessary or convenient in the operation of the water works
plant and system under the control of the City .
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In granting the above authorization, the City reserves the right to make full use of the
property involved as may be necessary or convenient in the operation of the water works
plant and system under control of the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this instrument has been executed as of the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
Stewart H. Fonda
Director of Utilities
City of Englewood
Chairman
Englewood Water and Sewer Board
The undersigned officer of _________________ has read the
foregoing License and agrees for an on behalf of said
___________________________ that it will
accept and will abide by all the terms and conditions thereof.
LICENSEE:.~
/111~~?2 Notary:
By: ______________ _ ('(fz~ <f la 2v
My commission expires:
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Phone:
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Mr. Stewart Fonda, Utilities Director
City of Englewood
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80110
Subject: Trees and Shrubs on McLellan Reservoir Perimeter
Dear Mr. Fonda:
March 9, 2005
I have had several conversations with Bill McCormick on this issue . He suggested I write you to start a
dialog regarding the removal of "nuisance " trees and shrubs at the reservoir-hence this letter. I have been
authorized by the Board of the Peninsula Homeowners' Association to do this. I am a member of the
Board.
In addition to this memo , I'm sending along a list of the areas affected entitled Tree and Shrub "Pollution"
@ McLellan Reservoir; and a series of pictures. By regular mail l'll send hard copies of the pictures,
marked to key to this list; and a marked up aerial photo that shows the approximate locations of the
identified areas along the water's edge. I'm making two mailings because I don 't know how to number the
photos or highlight the aerial shot electronically.
Background:
One of the key reasons homeowners bought homes at the Peninsula was the splendid view over the water.
In my own case, shortly after we moved here in 1998 a couple of scrubby Russian Olives below our wall
died and I called the then reservoir Warden about cutting them down to improve the scenery. He responded
by coming to our place and doing just that-very n ice of him. While he was here we chatted about the
reservoir and trees in general and I ascertained a rather "relaxed" attitude about clearing out scrub growth.
The next year it became apparent that there were a lot more dead Russian Olives and Cottonwood
volunteers below the wall , just in a different p lace . I called the Warden and asked ifhe had any objection
to my cutting these down-so he wouldn 't ha ve to be bothered. He said OK as Jong as I stacked the
resulting wood at the base of the wall so it wouldn 't float away in the water. I recruited one of my
ne ighbors and the two of us did just th at one morning.
Since then I've called your new Warden (Jerry Olsen) a couple of times (spring of2004 being the last) to
ask if it was OK to cut down the Cottonwood seedlings that had grownup on the "beach" by our property,
during the last two years of low water. As before , he gave me permiss ion , and I did just that. My neighbor
did the same thing. (Together we probably cut out over 150 seedlings). In addition, after I asked what the
City 's policy was on cutting in general, Jerry came by last summer and trimmed an out-of-control live
Russian olive that was hanging over the wall and into our path. We appreciated that.
The Current Situation:
Over the last year or so two new neighbors , at 8121 (Urquhart) and 8131 (Vranesic), have moved in. Both
are concerned about their view and "maintenance" of the growth behind their homes . This winter they
asked me about this and I related my experiences. I offered to call Olsen to clear their proposed clearing
since I had dealt with him before . This time he said the City didn't want anybody on the property,
primarily because of liability issues.
That led to more discussion and my asking what we could do to ensure that the views , and values, of
property owners would be maintained. He suggested I talk with Bill McCormick Superintendent, who said
I'd have to get Association approval; put in writing what we wanted to do ; send along pictures, and provide
some assurance of "no liability" to Englewood .
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Later, Mr. McCormick asked that Littleton sign off on any action because of their interest in preserving
trees within their boundaries . After a conversation with Charley Blosten he agreed to have the Littleton
Arborist, Douglas Flaig research this and send a memo to your city. I later learned that Littleton is
concerned only with cutting down trees larger than 4" in diameter. You should have received this memo by
now.
Issues we'd like to Discuss
l. Because individual property owners have been asked not to handle this themselves, those of us who
want to keep our views need some direction. We 've had questions from a number of property owners
around the perimeter about this same "view" issue-not just my immediate neighbors . (The aerial
view shows all these areas and the resident list gives you an idea of the extent of the concern).
2. We would think there 's also a conservation side to this. Cottonwoods and Willows are voracious users
of water. We have to believe that your Water Board would be happy to clear out these "scavengers" to
help preserve a precious resource and to prevent "clogging" of the reservoir.
3 . Our association has a growing maintenance prob lem in the pedestrian path behind 8161 Peninsula and
2011 Nantucket. Volunteer Willow clumps growing below the wall are out of control and are now
sending out root shoots that are erupting all across the path. (The last time Jerry Olsen was here, I
showed him the problem and gave him a shoot to take back to your lab to verify the variety of plant).
If left alone they 'll destroy the path and create a major maintenance issue for us .
Last year I dug out, by hand, a whole bunch of the se but they keep coming back, and are now in the
drainpipe that runs under the path. We need t o know how this can be controlled. Willows are present
all around the perimeter, but in this one place the y seem to have gone wild .
4 The last concern is loss of views because of the "downward" growth of several mature Cottonwood
tree clumps around the perimeter. We have no problem with the trees, per se-they're part of what
makes our community unique But, as you kn ow, their nature is to grow in random directions,
including downward. That growth has also degraded a number of view planes for residents.
In this case we'd like to hire a licensed arborist to elevate these trees by about 15-20 feet from the
ground , and clear out the "suckers" and underbrush at the base of these trees. (We have no intention of
making this a homeowner project). We al so appreciate that these trees provide shelter and nesting
places for birds of all kinds . We don't want to inhibit this and don't believe an elevation would harm
that environment.
What Next?
To move this along, we 'd like to meet wi th you and your associates-either at your offices or here at the
site. We 're open to suggestions, but would like to get this resolved shortly before the seedlings begin to
sprout and the water level rises to the point where access will be difficult. Would you mind calling me
after you've had a chance to review the material s? Your help will be appreciated .
Sincerely,
Richard C. TenEyck
8161 S. Peninsula Drive, Littleton, CO 80120
copies to: Bill McCormick, Charley Blosten, Littleton
March 9, 2005
Bill McCormick
City of Englewood Utilities
l 000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80 l l 0
Bill:
I am writing in response to a request from Dick TenEyck of 8161 South Peninsula Drive that the Peninsula
homeowners and/or City of Englewood staff be allowed to remove volunteer cottonwood trees from the edges
of the McLellan Reservoir. Our regulations regarding such removals are relatively simple. You are free to
remove any trees smaller than 4" Caliper at any time for any reason.
The City Code requires property owners to obtain a Tree Removal Permit prior to removing any tree with a trunk
size greater than 4" growing anywhere within the city other than on a single-family residential property. Per the City
Code, I can issue these free permits only if one or more of the following six conditions apply:
I. The trees or shrub masses are diseased and no other reasonable alternative to removal exists;
2. The trees or shrub masses are dead;
3. The trees or shrub masses are in a location or in such condition as to endanger the public or an
adjoining property owner and no other reasonable alternative exists;
4. The removal of the trees or shrub masses is necessary due to construction activities and no other
reasonable alternative exists: or
5. The overcrowding of trees at a specific location threatens their health and makes the requested
removal appropriate .
6. The trees or shrub masses significantly impede the normal water fl.ow of a carrier ditch,
canal, storm sewer or the jl.oodway of a natural watercourse.
I have also been permitting the removal of Russian Olive trees (an invasive species). In summary, you can
remove any trees smaller than 4" Caliper without contacting me. Please obtain a removal permit prior to
moving any trees larger than 4" Caliper. I am enclosing a removal application for your use, should you
require one. Please call me at 303-795-3766 ifl can be of further assistance in regard to this matter.
Sincerely,
David W. Flaig
City Landscape Architect and Arborist
Encl: Removal permit
cc: Charlie Blosten, Dick TenEyck