HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 Oct 2015 packetAgenda items are subject to change – Times are approximate and are also subject to change
Time Item
4:00 PM • Board Comment
• Public Comment
• Additions – Deletions to Agenda
• Approval of minutes - Sept 17, 2015
4:15 PM • GIS Update
4:25 PM • Policy Development
5:30 PM • Grant Submission process
6:00 PM • Whitewater Park update
6:30 PM • Open Discussion
7:00 PM • Adjourn
Future meeting dates 2015
Oct 20 10:00 a.m. Joint meeting with the BOCC – Plaza 1
Nov 19 meeting place TBD
Minutes –Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Sept 17, 2015 Page 1
HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
530 E Main St. Plaza 1, Aspen, CO Sept 17, 2015– 4:00 p.m.
River Board members present: Andre Wille, Ruthie Brown, Lisa Tasker, Bill Jochems, Dave Nixa. Elle Taylor
River Board members absent:
Others present: Lisa MacDonald, John Ely, Laura Makar
Board Comments: - None
Public Comment - None
Additions/Deletions to Agenda - Additions to the Agenda included submission of a public comment letter on the
2nd draft of Colorado’s Water Plan to the Colorado Water Conservation Board and discussion related to the Water
Park in Basalt.
Approval of Minutes -
Ms. Brown moved to approve the minutes of July 16, 2015. Ms. Tasker seconded the motion. The motion passed
6/0.
Public Comment letter to the Colorado Water Conservation Board regarding the second draft of Colorado’s
Water Plan.
Ms. Tasker moved to approve a letter and resolution to be delivered to the CWCB from the Healthy Rivers Board
regarding the second draft of Colorado’s Water Plan. Mr. Nixa seconded the motion, the motion passed 6/0.
Public Relations Discussion – Pat Bingham Pitkin County Community Relations
Ms. Bingham described her position as community relations director for Pitkin County and discussions ensued about
how to raise awareness of the program, projects, advertising, and costs for promotional efforts. Chairman Wille and
Ms. Tasker expressed interest in forming a small PR sub-committee.
Ms. Brown left the meeting at approximately 5:00 pm
Watershed Summit – RWAPA Sponsorship request – Mark Fuller
Mr. Fuller presented a summary of summit to be held Oct 22nd. The summit is intended to bring together water
managers, decision-makers and citizen activists to discuss strategies and resources for implementing the Roaring
Fork Watershed Plan and the recently completed Roaring Fork Regional Water Efficiency Plan.
Mr. Jochems moved to authorize a $2500 sponsorship to Ruedi Water and Power Authority for the purpose of
hosting a Water Shed Summit on Oct 22nd. Ms. Tasker seconded the motion, the motion passed 5/0.
GIS Update – Morgan Boyles
Mr. Boyles presented the draft project to the Board. He will present to the BOCC and the River Board at the joint
meeting on Oct 20th.
Budget Discussion 2016
The Board discussed the 2016 budget options and partnering with Open Space and Trails on North Star projects and
others.
Grizzly Reservoir Mine Drainage Discussion
Chairman Wille presented a power point and discussed issues from the Grizzly Reservoir Mine drainage and a need
for some protocol from Twin Lakes Reservoir and Canal Company. Kurt Dahl, Environmental Health Director for
Minutes –Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Sept 17, 2015 Page 2
Pitkin County noted there are several entities working on a letter to TLRC regarding a notification system and a
possible agreement with TLRC.
Water Park Update
The permit being contemplated contains conditions as they relate to health and safety issues and the shoulder on
Two Rivers Road installing a barrier type temporary fence along the road, along with improvements to Fisherman’s
Park and future projects with the Town of Basalt. The 2nd reading and public hearing of the Town of Basalt ordinance
will be September 29th beginning at 6:00 pm.
Open Discussion: none
Adjourn: The Board adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Andre Wille - Chairman Lisa MacDonald