Laserfiche WebLink
(4) The Upper Basin should not be punished for flood control <br /> . space in excess of 5.35 MAF under equalization <br /> provisions <br /> Mr. Johnston made motion to accept these four points in the <br /> Board' s position. <br /> Dave Robbins, seconded. Approved unanimously. <br /> Agenda Item 20 - CRSP Power Revenues Issues <br /> Mr. McDonald introduced Governor Lamm. The Governor briefly <br /> discussed the power revenue issues, stating that he has had some <br /> negotiations with Arizona Governor Babbitt and Utah Governor <br /> Matheson regarding making CRSP power revenues available to Colorado <br /> and the Upper Basin states . He also suggested that it was time to <br /> consider a Seven Basin States Forum that could address all Colorado <br /> River issues . <br /> Mr. McDonald then discussed the issues outlined in the <br /> attached "CRSP Power Revenues for Water Project Financing. " <br /> (Appendix K attached. ) <br /> There was long and detailed discussion by Board members and <br /> the audience. The key points made were: <br /> Howard Belland, Colorado-Ute outlined the history of CRSP <br /> power issues and supported the concepts presented by Mr. McDonald. <br /> He also indicated that the allocation of CRSP power from the <br /> Southern Division should be withdrawn, and that Colorado projects <br /> should be built as soon as possible. <br /> Mr. Sparks stated that power preference customers in Colorado <br /> need to organize; that allocation of CRSP power to the Southern <br /> Division was on a temporary basis until customers in the Upper <br /> Basin could utilize the available energy; also would like to see <br /> Colorado-Ute take the initiative in organizing Colorado preference <br /> customers. <br /> Bill Bray, San Miguel, stated that they still wanted their <br /> project but could live with a reformulated project concept. <br /> Carl Bernklau, West Divide, stated that they realize that <br /> project is not likely to get funded but they still want <br /> project built and will not give up authorization until they are <br /> protected in some manner. <br /> Don Hamburg, CRWCD, supported the proposed program with the <br /> assurances that west slope interests would be protected. <br /> The following action was taken by the Board: <br /> • <br /> -19- <br />