MINUTES OF THE WAS COMMITTEE
April 3, 2024
The meeting of the Well Augmentation Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Committee was called to order at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by Chairman Dave Bernhardt at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W. 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Committee members present were Dave Bernhardt, Steve Bruntz, Randy Knutson and Bret Schmidt. Gary Herman attended by video conference.
Staff members present were Randy Ray, Executive Director; Evan McCurnin, Water Resources Analyst; Danyelle Hart, Financial Analyst and Lynn Kramer, Contracts Manager. Billy Mihelich attended by video conference.
Randy has received a request from an individual asking to farm the Meining Farm. After further investigation Randy found that there will be too much construction activity.
Randy met with the Meining’s regarding the proposed land purchase. The Meining’s prefer to lease the parcel. Randy then explained the maps showing the proposed pipeline route at the Sweet Valley site.
Randy Ray presented an Agreement for Cooperative Construction and Use of Water Infrastructure with David Hunt regarding a pipeline at the Sweet Valley project. Discussion followed.
Chevron has a multiple pad project on a contract holder’s property and has a need for additional water. They’ve asked to supplement their supply with the irrigation wells located on the parcel. Randy has a meeting scheduled later this week with Chevron.
Bison is the new operator on the Dittmer farm and has a need for water. The irrigation well on the parcel is decreed for commercial use. Discussion followed.
Evan presented the WAS projection summary.
MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO INCREASE THE 2024 WAS QUOTA TO 75%.
MOTION: BRET SCHMIDT
SECOND: RANDY KNUTSON
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting was adjourned by the chairman at 1:50 P.M.