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Home My WebLink About4.0 CorrespondenceRECEIVED Dakota Homeowni Association June 2, 2005 Ray Merry Eagle County 500 Broadway PO Box 850 Eagle, CO 81631-0850 Greg Schroeder, P.E. Schmueser/Gordon/Meyer 118 W. 6th, Suite 200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 JUN 0 3 2005 iELD COLA y. ING 8 PLANNING PO Box 3287 Basalt, CO 81621 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Dept. 108 8`h Street Suite 201 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Observation of potential hazard near Dakota Subdivision, Garfield and Eagle Counties as noted in your letter dated 9/21/04. Dear Sir, In cleaning out my old files for the Dakota Homeowners Association (of which I am no longer president), I found your letter concerning the "potential geologic hazard" in the Dakota Subdivision. First I apologize for not respond to this before, but the letter was "lost in the files". Secondly, it was discovered that this situation was not the result of any geologic phenomenon, but rather was the result of a broken main pipe for the irrigation systems of the subdivision. It was repaired within 10-15 days of the discovery of the problem and has been fine ever since. Please let me know if you have any additional questions regarding this matter by phoning me at 970/920-6591 of by sending a letter to: Bill Post PO Box 3287 Basalt, CO 81621 Thanks you for your patience and understanding in this matter. Sincerely, ,‘9 Bill Post SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER ENGINEERS SURVEYORS Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Ray Merry Eagle County 500 Broadway PO Box 850 Eagle CO 81631-0850 Bill Post Dakota Homeowner's Association PO Box 3287 Basalt CO 81621 SPRINGS ASPEN CRESTED BUTTE I 1 8 W. 6TH, SUITE 200 P.O. BOX 21 55 P.O. BOX 3088 GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81 60I ASPEN, CO 81 61 2 CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81 224 970-945- 1004 970-925-6727 970-349-5355 FX: 970-945-5948 FX: 970-925-41 57 F6 970-349-5358 Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Department 108 8th Street Suite 201 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 RE: Observation of potential geologic hazard near Dakota Subdivision, Garfield and Eagle Counties Dear Gentlemen, The purpose of this letter is to publicize observations made by the Mid Valley Metropolitan District ("District") in regards to a potential geologic hazard that was observed during the first week of June, 2004. The District's Operator, Scott Leslie, observed water flowing through a Dakota Subdivision Homeowner's retaining wall (see attached photo). On further inspection, Mr. Leslie walked north of the Subdivision into a draw where he observed a spring with an estimated flow rate of approximately 60 gallons per minute (see area map). The spring flows into an underground "cavern" where the entire flow goes subsurface. It is not known where the flow goes at this point of entering the "cavern". However, directly prior to the "cavern," there are a number of abandoned irrigation pipes (see photo). Mr. Leslie recalls that at one time in the past, the flow from this spring was utilized for irrigation, and an irrigation tank captured this flow, disallowing it to run into the cavern. From inspection of the area, it is clear that the irrigation tank has been removed. The District owns and operates water transmission and sewer collection lines located in the streets in the Dakota Subdivision. The District has concerns that the unknown location of this water source, and its down gradient course could put the District's infrastructure at risk. Furthermore, the adjacent homeowners may also share this same concern. Please note that the District is not drawing any conclusions with the information portrayed in this letter, as the District is only stating its observations of this matter. If you have any further questions, comments, or would like assistance in locating or visiting the site, please do not hesitate to contact me at (970)945-1004, or by email at gregs@sgm-inc.com. On behalf of the District, I thank you for looking at this issue. Best Sch rds, ser Gordon Meyer, Inc. Greg . hroeder, P.E. Enc. Area Map (1 page) Photos (1 page) Cc: Mid Valley Metropolitan District Nicole Garrimone, Leavenworth & Karp Scott Leslie, EPC 1:\1981\01501\C\062A\20041018_DakotaSpring.doc Page 1 of 3 Photo 1 — Water running from Retaining Wall. Photo 2 — "Cavern" with abandonded irrigation pipes. According to Mr. Leslie, an irrigation tank was located here, and has since been removed. 1:\1981\01501\C\062A\20041018_DakotaSpring.doc Page 2 of 3 739/- Zg4-0o_ 074- /t/')IlLa 4) x-' /1" 14/1 /GH OUNTR Y NG/NEER/NG February 17, 1995 Colorado Department of Health 222 S. Sixth Street, Room 232 Grand Junction, CO 81501-2768 Attn: Dwain P. Watson Re: Mid -Valley Metropolitan District Site Application for Lift Station (CDOH #4172) HCE File Number 94018.01 Dear Dwain: This letter constitutes the recommendation for acceptance for the Dakota/Blue Lake Lift Station. The station has been constructed and testing has been performed. Based on our periodic observations during construction and testing, the installation and construction of the lift station conforms with the intent of the plans and specifications approved by the Colorado Department of Health in their letter dated November 16, 1994, for Site Application #4172. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us. Sincerely, HIGH COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. Ti oily P. Be , Pr' cipal Engineer TPB/tmc cc: Mid -Valley Metropolitan District Louis Meyer, Schmueser Gordon Meyer Jerry Burnaman, Vantex Ed Podolak, Dakota Partners Mark Bean, Garfield County Paul Clarkson, Eagle County Lee Leavenworth, Leavenworth & Caloia 923 Cooper Avenue • Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Telephone: 303-945-8676 • FAX: 303-945-2555 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1325 J STREET SACRAMENTO. CALIFORNIA 95814-2922 March 3, 1999 Regulatory Branch (199475371) Ms. Leslie Hope High Country Engineering, Incorporated 923 Cooper Avenue Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Dear Ms. Hope: I am responding to your request, on .behalf of the Dakota Meadows Homeowners Association, for a Department of the Army permit;. to install an underdrain crossing within a wetland at the Dakota Meadows Subdivision. The project is located near the Eagle -and Garfield county line adjacent to,BlueCreek within -:B:ection-33, Township 7 South, Range 87 West, Eagle County, Colorado. The Chief of Engineers has issued nationwide general permit number 12 which authorizes the discharge of dredged or fill material in waters of the United States for utility line crossings. We have determined that your project will not affect threatened or endangered species protected by the Endangered Species Act. Your project can be constructed under this authority provided the work meets the conditions listed on the enclosed information sheets and the following special condition: Cutoff collars shall be installed every 50 feet within the wetland area. You must also send a signed letter of certification to the Corps of Engineers within 30 days after completion of the work (see general condition number 14). A copy of the certification statement is included for your use. This verification is valid for two years from the date of this letter. If the applicant has not completed the project by that time, they should contact the Corps of Engineers to obtain information on any changes which may have occurred to the nationwide permits. The applicant is responsible for remaining informed of such changes and for ensuring that all contract personnel are familiar with the permit terms and conditions. RECEIVED Mt R 0 4 1999 RECEIVED iggS -2 - We have assigned number 199475371 to this project. Please refer to this number in any correspondence with this office. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Nall or Michael Claffey at telephone number (970) 243-1199. Sincerely, Grady L. McNure Chief, Northwestern Colorado Regulatory Office 402 Rood Avenue, Room 142 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-2563 Enclosures Copies Furnished: Dakota Meadows Homeowners Association, c/o Willow Creek Management, Post Office Box 7045, Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 Mr. Jim Horn, Chaffin Light, Post Box 5000, Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615 Mr. Ed Podolak, Coates, Reed & Waldron, 720 E. Hyman Avenue, Aspen, Colorado 81611 Mr. Robert Caskey, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 711 Independent Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 Ms. Susan T. Moyer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 764 Horizon Drive, South Annex A, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506-3926 ii Mr. Mark Bean, Garfield County, 109 8th Street, Suite 303, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 (303) 945-1004 FAX (303) 945-5948 Nl GORDON MEYER ENGNIZEAS SURVEYORS 118 West 6th, Suite 200 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 February 21, 1995 Mid Valley Metropolitan District 0031 Duroux Lane Basalt, Co. 81621 RE: Dakota Lift Station Dear Board Members: The purpose of this letter is to comment on the Dakota Lift Station. As you will recall at your fast Board meeting the lift station was installed but there were several minor punchlist items That were yet to be resolved. The Board directed me to contact Dakota representatives and let them know that the station would not be accepted until the punchlist items are resolved. To date, the punchlist items have been resolved in a satisfactory manor. The alarm dialer is operable and has been programmed. 1 would recommend that the District accept the dedication of the lift station and begin the two year warranty period as of your meeting on the 21st. 1 have discussed the punchlist items with Scott and he concurs that they have been accomplished. If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. Louis Meyer, Q.E. LOMTa1501.48c Zoo :)4I W 9 S 9f6S 91'76 COC. LZ.ST SB/Z7./7.O