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Council approves Alpine Water Citizens Advisory Committee to advise on conservation and planning
Summary
The Alpine City Council unanimously approved Resolution R2026-11 creating a citizen advisory committee to provide resident input on water conservation, enforcement and the city's capital facilities plan; mayoral appointments will follow with council advice and consent.
The Alpine City Council voted to create an Alpine Water Citizens Advisory Committee, intended to give residents a formal role in advising the city on water conservation, enforcement and long‑range capital planning.
Staff described the committee at the meeting as a minimum five‑member body with staggered terms that will be filled later by mayoral appointment with council advice and consent. Shane, the staff presenter, said the committee “could offer some assistance, maybe kind of a bridge between city staff and the residents to help with water conservation and other water‑related items.” Councilmember Andrew Young moved adoption and Councilwoman Sarah Blackwell seconded; the resolution was approved by roll call.
Council discussion emphasized the scale of long‑term water costs cited in consultant reports. One councilmember summarized the Horrocks findings cited in the meeting, noting multi‑decade replacement and maintenance estimates that planners described as significant. City officials said appointments and the committee charter will be brought back for formal action at a future meeting. The resolution creates the committee only; no appointments or bylaws were adopted tonight.
