Oil and Gas Committee - Minutes
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Minutes of the Oil and Gas Committee Meeting February 16, 2012 City Hall, 107 N. Nevada, Pikes Peak Conference Room Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Attending Councilmember Val Snider, Chair Councilmember Brandy Williams, Vice Chair – arrived at 10:00 Randy Case, O&G Committee Member – in person and via telephone at 10:05 Stephen Harris, O&G Committee Member Michael Martin, O&G Committee Member Jan Handke, O&G Committee Member Chris Mendrop, O&G Committee Member Jennifer Biever, Hogan Lovells Steve Cox – Mayor’s Office – departed at 11:00 Ed McCord, O&G Committee Member Absent Councilmember Angela Dougan, Communications Lead John Maynard, O&G Committee Member ______________________________________________________________________ Councilmember and Committee Chair Val Snider opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Introductions Introductions were made by all present. Presentations Kevin Rein, Division of Water Resources – Water Resources and Oil and Gas Development in Colorado Dan Pastor, TetraTech – COGA presentation on water for oil and gas exploration Break– Reconvene at 10:05 Open Discussion Councilmember Snider asked the Committee to consider what they think would be important issues for Colorado Springs, as a city, to regulate. Jennifer Biever, consultant from Hogan Lovells will provide a matrix regarding what can and cannot be regulated. Pre-emption is a big issue. It was suggested that the Committee begin to organize the starting points based on concerns, then list those concerns and make recommendations. A preliminary list of concerns includes:
It was suggested that the Committee consider a “yes,” “no,” or “maybe” approach to what the City can and cannot control. It was suggested that the Committee better understand the LGD process. It was suggested that the Committee hear from representatives from El Paso County regarding their experience with oil and gas regulations. Jennifer Biever told the Committee that they would be suggesting policy not just for Banning Lewis Ranch, but for Colorado Springs as a whole. It was decided to keep the meetings at 3 hours instead 4. Actions for Next Meeting The Committee will begin to hone in on what its concerns and abilities are regarding the recommendations it will present to City Council. Committee Chair Val Snider adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m. Next Meeting Feb. 23, 8:30-11:30, in the Pikes Peak Room of Colorado Springs City Hall, 107 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 |
