Emily McMurtrey

The board discussed hydrologic conditions and drought contingency planning, authorized changes to capital improvement project funding due to construction delays, and reviewed progress on the Carter Lake Filter Plant projects. Additionally, the board held a public hearing to adopt resolutions regarding property inclusions and exclusions, received reports on district operations, personnel changes, and office remodeling progress, and discussed the establishment of the Hicks Legacy Water Treatment Authority. An executive session was conducted to deliberate on negotiations for Dry Creek Storage, resulting in the approval of a lease agreement.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on hydrologic conditions, quota settings, and water shortage action status, alongside a strategic plan review and an update to the Colorado Open Records Request Act Policy. A public hearing is scheduled to address a motion for the approval of updated 2026 water rates, including tap fees, water rate schedules, and miscellaneous fees. The agenda also covers operational updates regarding the Carter Lake Filter Plant and various comprehensive reports from district management and technical departments.

The Board discussed hydrologic conditions and potential water usage restrictions due to dry weather. Variance requests were reviewed; the Perrotto variance for an accessory dwelling unit was approved, while the Downey variance request to waive overuse surcharges was denied. The Board also reviewed updates on the Carter Lake Filter Plant projects, including pretreatment and tank rehabilitation, and approved Resolution 2026-04 regarding property inclusions. Additional discussions covered Chimney Hollow Uranium Mitigation, various staff reports on regional water alliances, employee benefits, and capital infrastructure projects.

The agenda focuses on operational and strategic matters for the district. Key discussion topics include an evaluation of current hydrologic conditions, capital project scheduling, and updates on the Dry Creek Storage and Carter Lake Filter Plant projects. The board will conduct a public hearing regarding property inclusions and exclusions, receive various staff reports from the management and engineering teams, and hold an executive session to receive legal advice and develop negotiation strategies related to Dry Creek Storage.

The meeting included the approval of adding an agenda item regarding the Mead Place Assignment of Developer's Agreement for Water line Extensions to the Consent Items. The Consent Agenda approvals included the Minutes of the December 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, Tap List 720, December 2025 Disbursements, the December 2025 Financial Report, the Waterfront Development Agreement, and the Mead Place Assignment of Developer's Agreement for Waterline Extensions. Discussion topics covered the WildRock annual communications update, focusing on 2025 results and 2026 plans centered on high-performing conservation topics. The Board reviewed findings from the Residential Irrigation Rate Study conducted under the Growing Water Smart Metrics Grant, analyzing irrigation efficiency across different lot sizes and landscaping types in Mead, with subsequent action items focusing on water conservation strategies. Board Officer elections resulted in maintaining the current officer positions and delegates. The Board approved the Main Line Extension Reimbursement and Rebate Agreement template and authorized staff to use it for two specified pipeline extensions. Updates were provided on the Carter Lake Filter Plant projects, including pretreatment plant site plan submission, filter replacement, and a steel tank re-coating. A resolution designating public posting locations for meeting notices was adopted. A public hearing concerning property inclusions and exclusions was held, concluding with the adoption of two related resolutions. Staff reports detailed updates on the Handy Ditch Company water court case, surcharges requested by Mead, progress on the Eye-On-Water training video, updates on various capital projects including waterline relocation and the Barefoot Line, and an overview of water use projections compared to storage and drought conditions. The Operations Manager reported higher than average locates and discussed the lifecycle of asbestos/cement pipes. The Business Project Manager updated the Board on employee engagement and the timeline for an office remodel project.