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Lakeside Water Company Manager Rich Hillman spoke about his system's operations, noting that water loss is minimal, they passed recent inspections, and they want to do what is right for their residents.

Questioned project schedules, potential state fines, and transparency regarding wastewater centralization.

Advocated for rainwater harvesting policies and engineering studies for major developments.

Asked whether water allocations can be approved in phases and urged expedited rainwater policies.

Asked about community sign-up rates and water savings resulting from the 'Eye on Water' tool, and later raised discrepancies in SR89 roadway requirements.

Expressed frustration regarding paving priorities and the poor condition of Hillcrest Drive.

Suggested utilizing treated effluent to help restore water levels in Willow Lake during upcoming pipeline construction.

Expressed support for the proposed water service solution for properties outside city limits.

Cautioned the committee that simply using the term 'supermajority' is insufficient and advised specifying the exact number of votes required while weighing the challenges of putting water policies into the city charter.

A local resident and owner of one of the 53 subject lots explained that high sewer extension costs prevent them from building their forever home, urging approval of Alternative 1.

The son of the original Vista del Cerro developer thanked the council for reviewing the water issue and supported Alternative 1 to resolve unintended policy impacts.

A long-time Prescott resident who owns a lot in Vista del Cerro urged the council to adopt Alternative 1 so property owners can finally utilize their land.

Supported reducing the number of eligible parcels but suggested that properties receiving water without sewer should be restricted from using potable water outdoors and should pay an in-lieu sewer fee.

Discussed Embry-Riddle's campus housing project and stormwater management timelines.

Presented design details for the commercial center detention basin and discussed dry well stormwater techniques.

Suggested utilizing treated effluent for landscaping irrigation at the North Prescott commercial center.

Represented the applicant, confirming comfort with building permit compliance and structural engineering review.

Spoke as the HOA president of Vista Del Cerro, supporting the proposed water code revision because several homeowners are stuck with unbuildable lots that have waterlines but no sewer access.

A local realtor with listings in Jackson Acres explained that neither she nor her sellers knew about the sewer requirement issue, which has left properties effectively landlocked and unsellable.

A lifelong Prescott resident shared that her family's lot has a water main right at the property line, but they were told they need a $200,000 sewer extension, forcing them to consider hauling water after drilling a dry 700-foot well.

The son of the Vista Del Cerro developer thanked the city for addressing the issue, noting that his father originally intended for all lots to have water and that proactive enforcement created unintended hardships.

A Prescott broker representing a seller of 60 Granite Gardens lots urged the city to approve the change, noting legal concerns over public reports and expressing a desire for honest buyers to build homes.

A new property owner in Granite Gardens who bought a lot in January strongly urged the subcommittee to approve the resolution to provide certainty for current and future buyers.

A Vista del Cerro resident and former board member warned that leaving lots unbuildable could lead owners to walk away, increasing wildfire and bark beetle risks for the community.

Asked whether the project incorporates stormwater catchment features to serve as a community model and reduce annual water use.

Discussed the complexity of the city's centralization project, regulatory consent orders from ADEQ, and recommended appointing a single accountable project manager.