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The Steamboat Pilot: Officials: Water rights ruling good for city Page 2 of 2 <br /> the Supreme Court, he said. <br /> The Gunnison case does not answer all of the questions that would arise," he said. "These questions will continue to <br /> arise in various RICD cases. Ultimately, it will be piecemealed by the Supreme Court, or the Legislature will step in <br /> and create definitions and provide guidance." <br /> Sharp thinks that a recreational water rights bill that he helped write and is being sponsored by Sen. Jack Taylor, R- <br /> Steamboat Springs, will create definitions that will be helpful in interrupting the Legislature's intent. <br /> It is seeking to find definition where the Supreme Court is struggling to find definition," he said. <br /> The state water board decision in the Gunnison case was somewhat different than the verdict it handed down to <br /> Steamboat. The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District asked for a maximum of 1,500 cfs and a minimum <br /> of 270 cfs for a kayak course from May through September. <br /> The state board recommended only 250 cfs. The Division 4 Water Court approved Gunnison's full request. <br /> In December 2003, Steam -boat Springs applied for a maximum amount of 1,700 cfs in the first half of June and the <br /> minimum request for 120 cfs from July 15 to Oct. 31. The water would be used for two kayaking play holes on either <br /> side of 13th Street. <br /> In May, the state water board denied the city's recreational water rights application, finding the amount of the city's <br /> request too high. But, the board did not give an exact amount for what would be more appropriate. <br /> -- To reach Christine Metz call 871 -4229 or e -mail cmetz @steamboatpilot.com <br /> Copyright © 2002 The Steamboat Pilot, all rights reserved <br /> Visit us at http : / /www.steamboatpilot,com <br /> http:// www. steamboatpilot.com/section/news /storypr /28996 3/15/2005 <br />