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Motion made by Doug Shriver, seconded by John Shawcroft that Fred Bauder and Charles S tillings be reappointed to the Rio Grande Basin Roundtable. Motion put to a vote and carried unanimously. Mike will contact sponsors regarding individuals appointed by various entities. Report of IBCC Ray Wright reported there had been no meetings; the n ext one will be February 2, 2007; he had nothing to report. IBCC Manager Eric Hecox reported a new Division of Natural Resources Executive Director, Harris Sherman. The new administration is supportive of the Roundtable process. Mike Gibson noted that a letter needs to be written from the Roundtable thanking Russ George for his support. Funding Requests Proposals for Funding 1. “100 Years of San Luis Valley Reservoir Celebration” – Mel Getz This request for $13,000 was approved last month. This for infor mation only. The Monte Vista Historical Society has set up an account at the bank; Rose Wilson will be Treasurer; they are currently soliciting funds from businesses. The Applicant for this funding has been changed to the Monte Vista Historical Society. No vote required on this proposal. 2. “Rio Grande Reservoir Multi - Use Enlargement & Rehabilitation Preliminary Design” - SB 179 Statewide Competitive Funds Report on Phase I Study Travis Smith reported that the District applied for and received a Grant f rom the CWCB in November 2005 to fund Phase I of the Multi - Use Study. The study addressed a g eotechnical a nalysis, s pillway Issue s, s eepage, and Reservoir r ehabilitation as well as a possible Reservoir enlargement. Kelly DiNatale from Camp, Dresser & McGe e gave a Power Point presentation outlining potential benefits of an enlargement (optimize water available to Colorado under the Rio Grande Compact, storage and regulation of waters, recreational and environmental enhancements), implementation of SWSI obje ctives, as well as a “Fatal Flaw Analysis” . He also addressed legal issues associated with an enlargement and the Wetlands investigation which identified two potential “fens” and areas designated as wetlands within the study area. Phase II Funding Reques t The Power Point presentation was concluded with a request for approval from the Roundtable membership for Phase II of the Study which would be applying for a Grant from the 179 Competitive Account. These funds would be used for an Enlargement and Rehabi litation Preliminary Design and Proposed Scope of Work. Total funding requested for Phase II is $288,000 and if approved by the Roundtable, will be presented to the CWCB at their March meeting. Page 2 of 5 RGBRT Minutes January 9, 2007