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Ground Water Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 August 14 Ft 15, 2025 jump to slow the velocity of the water as it moves towards the lake. Water can only be diverted into the tunnel when the flow in the Fryingpan River near Thomasville gage is above a specified minimum flow. On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Commission held its third quarterly meeting at the Colorado Mountain College, 901 US-24, Leadville, CO 80461 Chairman Arnusch and Commissioner Noble were unable to attend the meeting, so Commissioner Pautler was tasked with calling the meeting to order at 7:30 A.M. Secretary Matz called the roll and determined that a quorum was present. Commission members present were Todd Denning, Miguel Diaz, Tim Pautler, Dave Payne, Tim Hume, Dave Keeler, Clay Kinnison, Jason Ullmann, Nate Pearson (on behalf of Dan Gibbs), and Emily Zmak (on behalf of Lauren Ris). Staff members present were Sarah Brucker, Chris Grimes, Mike Matz, and Javier Vargas-Johnson. Also present were Jen Mete, A.G. for the Commission, and Emilie Polley, and MacKenzie Herman A.G. for Staff. Commissioner Pautler called for agenda item no. 2, Review and approval of agenda Items, the agenda was approved as presented. Commissioner Pautler called for agenda item no. 3, Approval of the minutes for the meeting of May 16, 2025, Commissioner Pautler asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes, after noting that on page 9 of the Republican River Water Conservation District Report, "Ms. Talbert" should be changed to "Ms. Daniel". Considering the correction above mentioned by Commissioner Pautler, Commissioner Denning moved to approve the minutes with incorporation of the correction. Commissioner Diaz seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner Pautler called for agenda item no. 4, Report of the Executive Director by Jason Ullmann. Mr. Ullmann opened his remarks by mentioning the State of Nebraska filed a complaint with the Supreme Court against the State of Colorado on July 16th. Mr. Ullmann further explained that the complaint is requesting the Supreme Court accept the case against the State of Colorado, which is related to South Platte River Compact compliance and the proposed Perkins County Canal. The State of Colorado has until October 15th to respond to the complaint, which will be made public. A public meeting was recently held in Julesburg, Colorado to help citizens better understand the Supreme Court process and timing. Mr. Ullmann reminded the Commission that these cases can take several years to resolve, and can take a year or so for the Supreme Court to decide if they will accept the case.