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6fined Land January 7, Page 3 Reclamation Board 1981 r~ 9. We Pind no reason to believe that water quality in the ponds is questionable. Both trout and bass thrive in the ponds. The ponds are not fed by the South Platte River; they are fed by hydrodynamic ground water (also the source of the existing fresh water springs) moving toward the river. Conclusion The only departure from the original reclamation plan is the size and shape of the north pond. As we noted, this change occurred because of the landowner's request. REC0~4MENDAT IONS 1. Kilgroe-Atchison owns none of the buildings or structures mentioned and would be in violation of the law if they were removed. The recommendation cannot be followed. 2. See Annual Report map. Specification aggregate is to be sold. Soil material in the berm will be used in future reclama- tion phases. See the Frei technical revision Por details. The scales will be removed by March 15, 1981. The Staff's recommenda- tion will be followed. 3. The areas not now topsoiled, such as the central area, cannot be topsoiled. Although the quality of the topsoil is questionable, it is what is available. The SCS did not recommend soil amendment or organics. There are no areas that could not receive adequate topsoil. we believe the recommendation is based on incorrect interpretation of observation and that it cannot be followed. 4. Implementation of this recommendation would be in direct conflict with the wishes of the landowner and would invite legal action against this corporation. The areas in question are com- pacted and rocked because that is what Mr. ~Porthing desires. 5. This material, like the structures and building, is •not owned by Kilgroe-Atchison. Removal would constitute theft. 6. The ponds were created for the breeding and rearing of different sizes and species of fish. If we combine the lakes, that use will be destroyed. The Frei technical revision speaks to a partial reworking of the four-lake configuration. We believe the Frei revision will supply an acceptable response to this item.