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Algae has developed on the sidewalks along sections of Iliff, Wesley, and Indiana, which has resulted in slip hazards for pedestrians. This is potentially attributable to runoff from sump pumps and irrigation systems compounded by the rainy weather. Caution is recommended when crossing these slippery areas. The FRMD Board is working with the City of Lakewood to resolve this problem.
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
April 20, 2023
As the Board previously updated, the Districts filed Motions to Dismiss Brookfield’s First Amended Complaint. On April 17, 2023, Brookfield filed its Responses to the Motions to Dismiss, links to which can be found below. Generally, Brookfield asks the Court to read the governing documents in a way that would allow Brookfield to dictate that the Districts bond to their maximum debt limit several years ahead of schedule and at a debt ratio that far exceeds what was ever contemplated in the Districts’ Financing Plan. The deadline for the Districts to file Replies to the Responses is April 24 (unless an extension for time is granted). Once the Replies are filed, the Motions to Dismiss will be fully briefed and ready for the Court to decide.
With respect to the separate litigation in which Brookfield moved to enforce the Districts’ Service Plan, the Districts responded on March 21, 2023 as described in the March 24 update below. Brookfield filed its Reply on April 7, 2023, which included new exhibits and arguments that the Districts should be required to provide sanitary sewer service to Brookfield’s unfinished development even though Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District is responsible for that service. Under the applicable rules, the Districts moved to file a Sur-Reply brief, which is an additional reply to a motion filed after the motion has already been fully briefed.
Brookfield’s Reply and the Districts’ Sur-Reply Motion and proposed Sur-Reply are linked below. Exhibits available upon request. Brookfield may oppose the Districts’ request to file a Sur-Reply, but once that issue is resolved, the Motion to Enforce the Service Plan will be fully briefed and ready for the Court to rule or to potentially hold a hearing.
As the Board previously updated, the Districts filed Motions to Dismiss Brookfield’s First Amended Complaint. On April 17, 2023, Brookfield filed its Responses to the Motions to Dismiss, links to which can be found below. Generally, Brookfield asks the Court to read the governing documents in a way that would allow Brookfield to dictate that the Districts bond to their maximum debt limit several years ahead of schedule and at a debt ratio that far exceeds what was ever contemplated in the Districts’ Financing Plan. The deadline for the Districts to file Replies to the Responses is April 24 (unless an extension for time is granted). Once the Replies are filed, the Motions to Dismiss will be fully briefed and ready for the Court to decide.
With respect to the separate litigation in which Brookfield moved to enforce the Districts’ Service Plan, the Districts responded on March 21, 2023 as described in the March 24 update below. Brookfield filed its Reply on April 7, 2023, which included new exhibits and arguments that the Districts should be required to provide sanitary sewer service to Brookfield’s unfinished development even though Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District is responsible for that service. Under the applicable rules, the Districts moved to file a Sur-Reply brief, which is an additional reply to a motion filed after the motion has already been fully briefed.
Brookfield’s Reply and the Districts’ Sur-Reply Motion and proposed Sur-Reply are linked below. Exhibits available upon request. Brookfield may oppose the Districts’ request to file a Sur-Reply, but once that issue is resolved, the Motion to Enforce the Service Plan will be fully briefed and ready for the Court to rule or to potentially hold a hearing.
Fossil Ridge Metro District Business Plan |
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Solterra Friday Morning Book Club 2023Normally first Friday of every month
11 am-12 pm at the Retreat Please contact Cindy Licht at cjlicht721@gmail.com or Carol Kearney at ckearney53@gmail.com for more information. Posted December 28, 2022 |
Current Status of the Yale Pond and Water Feature

The Consolidated Mutual Water Company (CMWC) has determined that the pond at the water feature (referred to as the Yale Pond) is not in compliance with CMWC’s Operating Rule 10.05 entitled “Lakes and Ponds” which prohibits the use of potable water to maintain (augment) the water level in the pond that feeds the water feature. It appears that CMWC may not have been made aware that potable water was planned for such use when the developer’s application was submitted. As a consequence, CMWC has directed that the line providing water augmentation be cut before irrigation season commences. At this time, the supply valve is closed and the water feature may not be operated unless an alternative is found and approved.
Brookfield is developing alternatives which include significantly reducing the size of the pond and reconfiguring the water feature. However, there is no assurance that a timely resolution will occur or how long the feature will have to remain closed. Additionally, the Colorado Water Commission has requested that Brookfield establish an augmentation plan for the water in the Yale Pond. It is FRMD’s understanding that the Water Commission requires that the storm runoff and lawn over-watering be released within a 72-hour period. Since the water currently in the pond is from these sources and if there is no other source to replenish the pond, it is possible that the pond will need to be drained and continue to remain virtually dry. It should be noted that the City has put the lower tributary from Wesley to Yale into Filing 16 and it is yet to be accepted by either the City or the Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District. The only City requirement is that the pond be retained to provide surge capacity in the event of a high precipitation event.
The District has requested that Brookfield keep the community informed of and work with the District to find solutions that are sustainable, steward potable water resources and are compliant with legal requirements.
The Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District Board
Brookfield is developing alternatives which include significantly reducing the size of the pond and reconfiguring the water feature. However, there is no assurance that a timely resolution will occur or how long the feature will have to remain closed. Additionally, the Colorado Water Commission has requested that Brookfield establish an augmentation plan for the water in the Yale Pond. It is FRMD’s understanding that the Water Commission requires that the storm runoff and lawn over-watering be released within a 72-hour period. Since the water currently in the pond is from these sources and if there is no other source to replenish the pond, it is possible that the pond will need to be drained and continue to remain virtually dry. It should be noted that the City has put the lower tributary from Wesley to Yale into Filing 16 and it is yet to be accepted by either the City or the Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District. The only City requirement is that the pond be retained to provide surge capacity in the event of a high precipitation event.
The District has requested that Brookfield keep the community informed of and work with the District to find solutions that are sustainable, steward potable water resources and are compliant with legal requirements.
The Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District Board
FRMD District Billing Update Changes

Please visit the Pay Online tab to view how to make Solterra HOA payments, and below to see how to pay FRMD and Sewage Billing.
In the past, two bills were sent from the Metro District to its residents: (1) operation and maintenance fees and (2) sewer bill. The operation and maintenance fees were billed quarterly in advance, typically sent the week prior to the beginning of the new quarter. Sewer fees were billed in arrears for the past quarter, typically sent the first week of the new quarter.
CRS has been working with Green Mountain W&S to create a file that can be easily uploaded into the billing system, thus eliminating the necessity for manual entry of sewer charges into each account. With this automation, CRS can now send one bill during the first week of the quarter that includes all the fees – operation, maintenance, and sewer fees. This option is more cost-effective to the District and its residents by decreasing postage, printing, and bill preparation costs in half. In addition, it is a benefit to the residents to just process one payment.
In the past, two bills were sent from the Metro District to its residents: (1) operation and maintenance fees and (2) sewer bill. The operation and maintenance fees were billed quarterly in advance, typically sent the week prior to the beginning of the new quarter. Sewer fees were billed in arrears for the past quarter, typically sent the first week of the new quarter.
CRS has been working with Green Mountain W&S to create a file that can be easily uploaded into the billing system, thus eliminating the necessity for manual entry of sewer charges into each account. With this automation, CRS can now send one bill during the first week of the quarter that includes all the fees – operation, maintenance, and sewer fees. This option is more cost-effective to the District and its residents by decreasing postage, printing, and bill preparation costs in half. In addition, it is a benefit to the residents to just process one payment.
EVENTS CALENDAR
10/5 - Empty Nesters Mahjong
1:30 pm; Contact Marlene Walker
1:30 pm; Contact Marlene Walker
10/6 - Friday Morning Book Club
11:00 am-12:00 pm at the Retreat
11:00 am-12:00 pm at the Retreat
10/7 - Rocktoberfest
3:00-7:00 pm at the Retreat
3:00-7:00 pm at the Retreat
10/12 - Empty Nesters Bunco
1:00 at the Retreat
1:00 at the Retreat
10/18 - Empty Nesters Wine Down
6:00-8:45 pm at the Retreat
6:00-8:45 pm at the Retreat
11/14 - HOA Annual Meeting
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
Visit the website calendar for more Solterra events and details.
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SOLTERRA WILDFIRE RISK
A Wildfire Risk Map created by Colorado State Forest Service, a service and outreach agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, provides the natural fire dangers for the community.
https://coloradoforestatlas.org
https://coloradoforestatlas.org
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY
Police / Fire / Medical
Call 911
Animal Control
Jeffco Animal Control
303-271-5070
Jefferson County
Jeffco.us
303-279-6511
Electricity/Gas
Excel Energy
1-800-895-1999
Fire Rescue
West Metro Fire Rescue
(Non-emergency)
303-980-7300
Management Company
CRS
303-381-4960
Police
Lakewood Police
(Non-emergency)
303-987-7111
Post Office
Lakewood Post Office
800-275-8777
Retreat
Community Clubhouse
303-980-5450
School District
Jeffco Public Schools
303-982-6500
Police / Fire / Medical
Call 911
Animal Control
Jeffco Animal Control
303-271-5070
Jefferson County
Jeffco.us
303-279-6511
Electricity/Gas
Excel Energy
1-800-895-1999
Fire Rescue
West Metro Fire Rescue
(Non-emergency)
303-980-7300
Management Company
CRS
303-381-4960
Police
Lakewood Police
(Non-emergency)
303-987-7111
Post Office
Lakewood Post Office
800-275-8777
Retreat
Community Clubhouse
303-980-5450
School District
Jeffco Public Schools
303-982-6500