The council opened a discussion on a letter from Blake Millette, chair of the Utah chapter of Muskies, Inc., concerning user conflicts at Newton Reservoir and Pineview Reservoir. Council members said the issue largely concerns Newton Reservoir when water levels drop below full pool and proximity rules make water-skiing and other fast recreation dangerous in narrow sections.

In the pre-meeting materials staff had circulated Mr. Millette's letter, and members debated what, if any, advisory recommendation the council could make. Members noted that Newton Reservoir is owned by a water users association and that the Bureau of Reclamation has responsibilities there; staff said the Bureau is aware of complaints and is reviewing potential next steps. Council members suggested options such as asking law enforcement to increase patrols during low-elevation periods, improving signage at ramps, or coordinating with local governments and the Bureau on zoned use or enforcement approaches.

Council members agreed the letter raised legitimate concerns about user conflict in constrained, shallow reaches and that similar proximity and user-conflict issues could arise at other reservoirs (for example, Pineview, Deer Creek and Jordanelle). The council did not take formal action but directed staff to record the issue and consider whether to recommend further investigation or interagency coordination.