- Bi- Annual Customer Survey
- What is the Board Doing Now?
- Invasive Species of Kirkwood Valley
- Reminders:
- Fireplace Ash Disposal
- KMPUD Office Holiday Closure
- Community Notices:
- Alpine County Election
- Kirkwood HOA Leadership Team
- Kirkwood Firewise Protection Plan Meeting
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Bi-Annual Customer Survey
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Your feedback is important to us. The bi-annual KMPUD Customer Survey was recently emailed to you. Please take a few minutes to tell us how you think we're doing and offer any suggestions you may have.
To have your feedback included in the survey, please complete this no later than Friday, October 30, 2026. Results will be reported back to you by the end of the year.
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What is the Board Doing Now?
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The KMPUD board in its October meeting addressed the following:
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- Property Tax Allocation -- We decided on allocation of our $1.1M property tax revenue, which we receive from Alpine, Amador and El Dorado counties, across seven funds: $320k for KVFD fire department, $250k for Wastewater, $200k for Electric, $196k for Water.
- Wildfire Mitigation Plan -- We approved an updated plan for the overhead electric transmission line, required every two years by the state, which describes our vegetation-management accomplishments and updates maps and organizational changes.
- Equipment and Facility Fan Noise -- Following complaints from residents about sound levels from the wastewater treatment plant and other equipment, the Board approved a request-for-proposal (RFP) process to hire a consultant to measure noise levels, evaluate mitigation alternatives and estimate costs. Prior to issuing the RFP, the Board asked for further conversation with the project vendor.
- Fire Department -- Alpine County fire chief Paul Washam presented an update on staffing and operations after the first month of overseeing KVFD.
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Board meetings are public, typically the first Friday afternoon of every month. We invite the Kirkwood community to review the Board information packet or watch videos of the most recent board meeting at KMPUD.com or on YouTube.
To find information about upcoming board and committee meetings, check out the events calendar.
KMPUD is your public utility district, and your input and participation are valuable. We encourage your participation at meetings.
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Invasive Species of Kirkwood Valley
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There has been a significant increase in invasive weeds observed throughout the Kirkwood area this summer. Invasive weeds can spread quickly and compete with native plants, making early detection and treatment important for protecting Kirkwood’s natural environment.
Some of the invasive weed species that have been identified in the Kirkwood area include:
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- Canadian Thistle
- Dalmatian Toadflax
- Diffuse Knapweed
- Spotted Knapweed
- Broadleaved Pepperweed
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These are just a few of the invasive species found in the area. You can view the Kirkwood Invasive Weed Info Guide here.
If you see invasive weeds on your property or elsewhere in Kirkwood, please report them to the El Dorado County Department of Agriculture. County staff can help confirm whether the plant is an invasive species and provide guidance on appropriate treatment options, with the property owner’s permission.
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When reporting, please provide as much of the following information as possible:
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- Location: Street address, GPS coordinates, and/or an aerial map showing where the weeds are located
- Property owner: Name and contact information for the property owner
- Photos: Photos of the weeds, if available
- HOA information: If the weeds are on HOA-owned property, include the HOA Board of Directors’ contact information
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Early detection and treatment can help prevent invasive weeds from spreading and protect Kirkwood’s natural environment. If you see something that looks like an invasive weed, please report it.
El Dorado County/Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures
311 Fair Lane, Placerville CA 95667
530-621-5520
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As we leap into Fall, KMPUD prepares for Winter. See below for reminders and updates you should know heading out of Fall and into Winter.
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The District offers an Ash Bin for the convenience of our customers who need to dispose of ashes from wood stoves and fireplaces safely.
The Ash Bin can be found next to the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Loop Road and is accessible 24 hours a day. This bin is designated solely for ashes.
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KMPUD Office Holiday Closures
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KMPUD Main Office with be closed the following days:
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- November 26th-27th, 2026
- December 25th, 2026
- January 1st, 2027
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The information below is shared by Community Partners. Please use the contact information in each notice to connect with the appropriate group.
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KMPUD will host a satellite office for the Alpine County General Election. If you need to register to vote or obtain facts provided by the Alpine County Office, click here.
The Kirkwood Election Satellite Office will be open Wednesday, October 21st from 9am to 4pm in the Board Room located in the Community Services Building.
The Alpine County Clerk will be onsite during this time.
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Kirkwood HOA Leadership Team
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The Kirkwood HOA Leadership Team, composed of HOA Presidents or their designees, meets every 3 months - usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 - 5:00 PM via Zoom.
At the meetings, the group shares updates, concerns, asks or offers advice and maintains a list of recommended vendors. Moving forward, the HOA Leadership Team is hoping to coordinate work from outside vendors for any interested HOAs.
If your HOA would like to participate, please email Connie Benz.
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Kirkwood Firewise Protection Plan Meeting
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Passcode: 690223
Phone: +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 858 4697 4359
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