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T he C olumbia P ress 1 50 ¢ C latsop C ounty ’ s I ndependent W eekly www.thecolumbiapress.com March 13, 2020 Vol. 4, Issue 11 Warrenton to restrict new water connections outside city limits summer months to meet the needs of water customers in 15 to 20 years. The Columbia Press “I get concerned about not act- Warrenton has stopped approv- ing fast enough,” said Mayor Hen- ing new hookups to the water sys- ry Balensifer, who made the rec- tem from developments outside ommendation to develop the new the city. policy last month. The new policy was approved at At that time, the City Commis- Tuesday night’s City Commission sion approved a $41,500 contract meeting and is effective immedi- with Murraysmith Inc. of Portland ately. to review the city’s water supply Limiting connections has been outside city limits and come up on the radar since a 2018 study with ways to increase it. Previous- showed the city’s water supply could be inadequate during peak ly, the company has developed a water master plan for the city, which includ- ed an analysis of its water connections. About 35 percent of Warrenton’s water goes to accounts out- side city limits. “Service to custom- ers outside the city has been significant, which may impact the need to expand the supply system,” the company states in Cows graze in a field just outside Warrenton city its contract proposal. limits, one of many areas that could eventually “The cost of construct- B y C indy y ingst City of Warrenton Water System Source: Murraysmith Inc. ! 31st! Y RR arch d H a U en s l ci e Sp M become residential or commercial. See ‘Water’ on Page 6 Man dies after fire at Sunset Lake RV Park The Columbia Press A resident of Sunset Beach RV Park died Sunday following a fire that de- stroyed his fifth-wheel trailer. Michael David Murphy, 64, had been able to escape the blaze, which was reported at 6:55 a.m. Sunday at the park, 33242 Sunset Beach Lane. He was taken to Seaside Providence Hospital, where he was treated and released, but he died later that day. Murphy, a 1975 Warrenton High School graduate and former truck driver, had also worked part time in the park. He was suffering from stage 4 lung cancer. See ‘Fire’ on Page 6 A photo of Mike Murphy posted on Face- book. NOW OPEN! Our beautiful Warrenton branch is now open! If you’re not yet a TLC member, now’s the time to take advantage of our free Choice Checking account, which pays qualified members higher-than-certificate dividends. And, refinance your loan from another lender to save big! We have special offers for new members at our Warrenton branch only, but hurry – these offers expire March 31. Visit us in Warrenton soon, and experience for yourself the credit union difference! tlcfcu.org 503.842.7523 • 866.901.3521 85 W. Marine Dr. Astoria 2315 N. Roosevelt Dr. Seaside A DIVISION OF CREDIT UNION For special Warrenton-only new member offers, visit www.tlcfcu.org/warrenton-offers Warrenton Branch 1771 SE Ensign Ln. /ILikeTLC/ Federally Insured by NCUA