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The design of the park reflected Breckenridge's intent <br />Gary Lacy, Breckenridge Whitewater Course Design Engineer, v VIII, p.4 <br />Q-- -- Okay. Arid -whaf are you trying to accomplish by that design' <br />A Well, taking those factors into account to try to accomplish - - you know - <br />- the goals of the project to attract as many boaters in there'and create <br />whitewater features and draw some pool features that are conducive to <br />whitewater boating recreation. <br />Breckenridge has integrated the Whitewater Park into the activities of the Town's <br />Recreation Center <br />Timothy J. Gagen, Town Manager, Town of Breckenridge, v VII, p.82 <br />"Early on, the recreation center takes the lead role in developing course[s] or <br />programs that would.typically train people, give them the opportunity to learn <br />how to kayak 'and we, in fact, contract with a kayak provider, one of the local <br />kayakers, to actually teach people how to use the park." <br />Breckenridge applied for water rights for the park to protect its investment and to assure <br />the viability of its whitewater park <br />Timothy J Gagen, Town Manager, Town of Breckenridge, v VII, pp. 58-59 <br />Q ... Why was there a need for the water right? <br />A ... [T]hat's a necessary legal step to insure that we could operate the <br />course, given the investment we were making in it. <br />The. park is accomplishing its intended purpose <br />Robert Raucher, Economist, v VII, p.178 <br />Q Okay. What are your principle opinions based upon your study, Dr. <br />Raucher? <br />A Well, from readily available data, it's obvious that recreation is important <br />to Colorado as a whole, but in particular, the West Slope, town of <br />Breckenridge included. The recreational boating is an emerging sport and <br />that has a key role to play of enhancing - - preserving the economy of <br />Breckenridge. <br />As0007 -3- <br />