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numerous on-stream reservoirs. The sucker naturally occurs above and below these reservoirs, but does not occur or is rarely found in the reservoir proper. There should be little chance of it becoming a dominant species in a reservoir environment. Mr. Janisch further reiterated that to abolish live bait in Arizona and move to preserved fish, ' crayfish, worms, etc., would probably not be legislatively possible. Sonoran suckers used in desert sucker habitat introduces concern of hybridization at the edge of the ranges of one or the other species. While they don't hybridize in central Arizona, there still may be the chance in other parts of the basin. The Council agreed that the concept appears sound and it was a benefit to be ahead of possible political ramifications which would dictate department strategies and directions. Mr. Janisch agreed to keep the Council informed of the results and progress of work on culture, transportation, and environmental hardiness, as well as other aspects dealing with the subject. While there remained real concerns from some of the other Council states, they will continue to discuss Arizona's initiative and provide feedback for Arizona benefit. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND MINUTES Mr. Stone provided the Council with a report of finances during the past 12 months. The financial statement is attached as Appendix "F". Expenditures have been exceeding revenue for the past three years. The balance available April 1, 1996, will not carry costs of operations unless a withdrawal is made from savings. At the last Council meeting, the group agreed to talk again with Wyoming and New Mexico. Particular expenditures were reviewed and explained. The Council had asked Mr. Stone to investigate possible other meeting places in Las Vegas. Stone indicated that an investigation on a number of hotels which might have room for small groups was underway and that this information would be available for consideration at the next meeting or earlier if the Council preferred. A general discussion was ' held about the various alternatives--cutting expenditures, relocating the meetings, and a dues increase. A $500 per state dues increase would still not cover all current expenditures. Therefore, both a dues increase and a reduction of expenditures was agreed upon by the Council as the most appropriate response. Arizona moved that the Council increase dues for each state member by $500 per year to a total of $1500 per state and further that the Council's secretary look at methods whereby expenditures can be reduced to come within new total revenue. Further, that the five participating states agree 21