Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District Regular Board Meeting Minutes (6)

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Board President Greg Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Board attorney John McClow recommended that the board discuss matters pertaining to the filing of a water right in conjunction with the proposed Whitewater Park in executive session under §24- 6- 402(4)(a), (d), and (e) and that this constitutes attorney - client privileged discussion. Dennis Steckel moved and Bob Irby seconded to adjourn into executive session to discuss matters relating to the filing of a water right in conjunction with the proposed Whitewater Park in executive session under §24- 6- 402(4)(a), (d), and (e). The motion carried. Board President Greg Peterson reconvened the regular session. The board took no action as a result of the executive session. 3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF WATER RIGHT APPLICATION 3a. APPLICATION STATUS The manager said that the Whitewater Park would be a joint project of County of Gunnison and the Upper Gunnison District. The water right would belong to the District and the County would be responsible for the park's construction, operation, and maintenance. She said that Gary Lacy, the park's design engineer, will be here on February 25, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. and there will be an opportunity for members of the public to discuss the design and potential impacts of the proposed structures with him. Butch Clark said that the airport management plan could affect the Whitewater Park and he suggested further exploration. Lee Spann read from a letter he submitted to the board: "The Kelmel -Owens #1 Ditch diversion (74 cfs) is out of the West Branch just below the highway bridge. Historically, we have relied on a substantial flow at this point so some water could be bypassed to maintain the integrity of the West Branch. Since the West Branch divides off the Main Stem, some one -half mile farther up and above the proposed White Water Park, I would request that a stipulation be made a part of the proposed decree stating that the historical flow of the West Branch (85 cfs minimum) would not be reduced, stopped or diverted to fill this decree." Greg Peterson stated that it is probably possible to meet a flow of 85 cfs, and that he does not envision the UGRWCD doing anything to impact that.