Perferred Storage Options Plan (PSOP) Meeting Minutes June 29 2004

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Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District Activity Enterprise PREFERRED STORAGE OPTIONS PLAN (PSOP) MEETING MINUTES June 29, 2004 Chairman Glenn Everett handed the meeting over to Phil Reynolds. Phil thanked those for attending and introductions were made around the room. Preferred Storage Options Plan (PSOP) Committee members present: Chairman Glenn Everett and Orville Tomky. Participants included: John Rose, Lower Arkansas Valley River Water Project; Tom McAvoy and Karl Licis, The Pueblo Chieftain; Dannie McMillan, City of Lamar; Jake Klein, Otero County; Bob Hartzman, City of Canon City; Joe A. Kelley, City of La Junta; Tom Musgrove, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation); Alan Ward and Bud O'Hara, Pueblo Board of Water Works; Pat Edelmann, U.S. Geological Survey; Dan Henrichs, High Line Canal; Steve Harrison, Pueblo West Metro District; Brett Gracely, Colorado Springs Utilities; Matt Heimerich, Crowley County; Ray Kogovsek, District Lobbyist; Lee Miller, District attorney; District staff James Broderick, Phil Reynolds, Bob Hamilton and Margie Miller. MINUTES Phil Reynolds stated the May 25, 2004 minutes and agenda were mailed to the PSOP Committee and asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. With no further discussion Bud O'Hara motioned to approve the minutes, motion was seconded and unanimously approved. LEGISLATION Jim Broderick reported the latest trip to Washington D.C. was postponed to June 16, 2004 due to the death of past President Ronald Reagan. Pueblo City Council President Randy Thurston, Pueblo City Manager Lee Evett, Colorado Springs City Councilwoman Margaret Radford, two representatives from Colorado Springs Utilities, Fountain City Manager Larry Patterson, City of Aurora Peter Binney, District lobbyist Ray Kogovsek and Christine Arbogast; James Broderick and Glenn Everett representing the District were those that were able to meet with senators and congressmen and their staff. The message was apparent that the entities involved are now operating as a region to benefit the Arkansas Valley Basin, as a result of the IGA's and Goals and Principles. The District has been in contact with the Colorado River District to address their opposition to the PSOP. The PSOP legislation was dropped June 29, 2004. Mr. Broderick reported that people are beginning to understand the legislation is simply asking for a feasibility study and not enlargement of the reservoirs. Jim addressed the fact that once the feasibility study is in place it will begin to address the concerns of Kansas regarding the Colorado Compact as well as the River District's concerns. Jim thanked Ray Kogovsek and Christine Arbogast for being proactive in a job well done, considering the obstacles. Jim noted that the study is vital, in that it will answer all the questions that have been holding up the process. The PSOP Committee will need to continue communications with the Kansas delegation, working with USBR regarding the Colorado Kansas Compact, and keep lines of communication open with Trout Unlimited to address PSOP. Bud O'Hara informed the Committee that Senator McInnis understands the importance of the PSOP. However, he did not want to endorse legislation unless he knew there was a realistic