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Commission discusses $60,400 master-plan proposal and water-rights questions during public comment
Summary
During public comment the commission heard about a consultant proposal for a general/master plan update estimated at $60,400 and fielded questions about getting water rights or shared well arrangements for new development.
At the June 10 meeting a member of the public raised a consultant's proposal to update Cedar Fort's general/master plan with an estimated cost of $60,400. Commissioners and staff said updating the general plan is needed and discussed possible funding avenues including working with regional planning groups and applying for grants.
A separate public comment asked whether the town might have banked water rights to sell or share; staff said the town does not typically bank water for resale and that shared wells and points of diversion fall under state jurisdiction, not the town's direct responsibility.
Why it matters: The town's general plan guides zoning, growth and infrastructure decisions; updating it could influence future land-use decisions and infrastructure priorities. Water rights and access affect development feasibility for parcels not connected to town water.
What was said
A public commenter: "They gave us a proposal of $60,400" for the master plan update and asked whether the town could support that expense or help find funding. Commissioners said the plan is overdue, that professional consultants are often needed for a robust update, and that staff or the commission would explore funding options with regional partners (MAG) and potential grant sources.
On water: Staff noted that when properties are not connected to town infrastructure, water-supply arrangements (shared well points of diversion, maintenance agreements) fall under state regulation; the town does not automatically provide water to unconnected parcels.
Ending: Commissioners asked staff to follow up with MAG and other potential funders and to provide options for a master-plan update process.
