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9. GAGING STATIONS III generaL streamflow records of satisfactory accuracy were ob. tained at the compact stations. Emphasis was continued on performing additional field work to increase the accuracy of the records and on providing current streamOow data to the Administration and State officials, as required. The contro\ section for the Purgatoire River near Las Animas continues to be a problem, but the expense of a permanent control is probably not justified, The changing of the stage-<iischarge relationship by beavers building brush dams just downstream from several of the gages is the source of the problem. The administration approved a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for the fiscal year October 1, 1979, to September 30, 1980, in the amount of $9,800 - $4,900 for each party, These funds are for the operation of the compact stations. the providing of current streamflow data. maintenance of radio equipment, and the preparation of records for the Annual Report. 10, fINDINGS 1)1' FACf BY THE ADMINISTRATII)N SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETINGS March 21, 198U A special meeting was held in Garden City. Kansas on March 21, 1980. The annual report was accepted. Mr. Jerry Hughes of the U.S. Geological Survey presented two proposals for a Transit-Loss-Travel time study between John Martin Dam. the stateline and Garden City, KanSaS. and dlscussed the telemark metering station which was ap- proved. Mr. Jesse discussed Amity's transit losses. Mr. Jesse was appointed assistant secretary. The Muddy Creek transfer issue was briefly discussed and tabled, Finally, an Interim Operating Plan for John Martin Reservoir was adopted (Storage Account Resolution). This interim plan was superceded on April 24, 1980, by a final operating plan which is attached as Appendix C.1. April 15, 1980 A special telephonic meeting was held April 15. 1980 in accordance with Article V -f of the Arkansas River Compact for the purpose of discussing Colorado's purchase of transmountain water from the Colorado River Basin for the permanent pool in John Martin Reservoir. A resolution was passed approving water imported into the Arkansas River basin from the Colorado River basin as an additional source of waler supply for Ihe permanenl pool (see Appendix "C-2"). Said waler is subject to the August 14, 1980 resolution of the' Compact Administration and transit losses incurred during delivery. Participating members: C)lairman. Mr. Cooley For Colorado: Mr, McDonald, Mr, Reyher, Mr. Idler, Mr. Jesse. For Kansas: Mr. Gibson, Mr. Bentrup, Mr, Stoeckly, April 24, 1980 A speciallelephonic meeting was held April 24, 1980 in accordance with Article V-f of the Compact for the purpose of discussing a Storage -11-