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1.Project Description: Please describe the project in detail. Indicate the major work to <br />be completed, any milestones that need to be overcome in order for the project to <br />move forward, and include a comparison of existing and proposed conditions. <br />The Evergreen SnoPark Completion project enhances and extends park usage: <br />by increasing the parking area to include the majority of the 5 acreas from less <br />than half that acreage utilized today. <br />Expanding the usage to 24 hours per day 365 days per year. <br />Currently, the majority of the Park is still heavily treed and the County Conditional Use <br />Permit only allows daylight acess from December 1st to April 1st each year. <br />Project milestones remaining to complete are: <br />1)Apply and receive a new County Conditional Use Permit. <br />2)Log the remaining tree acreage. <br />3)Remove the debris, logs, and stumps. <br />4)Regrade the entire 5 acreas. <br />5)Apply gravel to the acreage. <br />6)Purchase and install CDX double toilet. <br />7)Purchase and install garbage disposal receptacle. <br />8)Purchase and install signage for conduct, maps and parking. <br />The SnoPark has been operational for several years and has completed: <br />Acquisition with title transfer. <br />Boundary and terrain surveys. <br />Improved parking road and recreational trail acess. <br /> Project completion would allow: <br />Year-round day and overnight camping, plus... <br />Bird Watching, Cross Country Dog Sledding, Skiing, Disabled Access, Hiking, <br />Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Nature Walks, Running, Snowmobiling, <br />Snowshoeing and Vista Viewing for all ages. <br />1.Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan: Please explain how the project <br />meets the Goals and Actions in the Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan as <br />adopted. Also, describe the specific county tourism infrastructure needs the project <br />addresses and how the project directly increases tourism. Explain how the <br />improvements will promote tourism in Kittitas County and indicate specifically how the <br />improvements will directly increase economic activity resulting from tourists. <br />Goal 1- Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan: <br />Develop integrity of place - enhance Kittitas County’s geographical character by <br />developing and improving the environment, agriculture, recreation, heritage, and <br />culture in distinctive ways to differentiate Kittitas County from other areas and to <br />engender local community pride. This project introduces both residents and <br />tourists to District trails unknown except for snowmobilers for year-round <br />exploration and experiences. <br />Goal 2 - Kittitas County Tourism Infrastructure Plan : <br />Be market selective - encourage growth in tourism market segments most likely to <br />appreciate, respect, and disseminate information about the distinctive assets.