2020-02-10-minutes-public-works-study-session

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(2) year period a feasibility analysis would be done investigating potential funding sources. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to pursue the two (2) year real estate purchase option agreement. WATER RESOURCE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND ACQUISTIONS PRIORITIES Mark Cook introduced Arden Thomas to present this item. Arden Thomas stated that staff has developed a plan of program objectives and presented a draft outline to the Board for review. Arden Thomas explained key points of the document including priorities going forward and strategies for the water program. Discussion was held. The two (2) Board members in attendance stated they are in support of the document with minor adjustments and to present to stakeholders for comments. Staff was directed to bring back the documents once complete. SNOQUALMIE PASS UTILITY DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Mark Cook reported that he recently met with Tom Hastings from Snoqualmie Pass Utility District (SPUD) and their consultant, HLA, to discuss the wastewater treatment plan project. Mark Cook stated that after further research it states in enabling legislation that this type of project does qualify for Public Facilities funding. SPUD is requesting two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000) of this funding to assist in the design of the project. Mark Cook continued that with this project a new type of water right is being established which will benefit Kittitas County and provide fish recovery and habitat for Bull Trout. Discussion was held. OTHER BUSINESS: MUDSLIDE AT MORGAN CREEK: Mark Cook stated that Saturday afternoon he received a call from Darren Higashiyama from the Sheriff's Office regarding a mudslide in the Morgan Creek development. Mark Cook presented photos and explained that this area is private development with a private road network. Mark Cook added that he is waiting to hear from the Sheriff's Office on next steps. 2020-02-10 MINUTES