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Lafayette council asks East Bay MUD for design compromises after decision to shorten reservoir tower
Summary
After two years of technical review, the Lafayette City Council was told East Bay Municipal Utility District plans to shorten the Lafayette Reservoir tower; council directed staff to increase public outreach and asked East Bay MUD to consider design changes to preserve historic character.
The Lafayette City Council on March 24 discussed a long-running dispute with East Bay Municipal Utility District (East Bay MUD) over plans to shorten the Lafayette Reservoir tower. Council members said a technical advisory committee had proposed alternatives that East Bay MUD rejected and that the utility intends to proceed with construction in 2025.
City staff summarized six possible responses: continue technical discussions; pursue additional outreach to the East Bay MUD board; inform residents and encourage public comment; ask state or regional officials for help; consider litigation (by the city or private parties); or work with East Bay MUD to improve the final design. After discussion council members rejected litigation by the city as unlikely to succeed and instead focused on urging design changes and informing the public.
Why it matters: The tower is a local landmark. East Bay MUD has…
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