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2/21/2017 MINUTES 2 <br />Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners held on June 18, <br />2009. Each Commissioner reviewed discussions held with their <br />respective departments and exchanged details of those meetings. On <br />January 3, 2011 the Board determined it would be beneficial to <br />alternate Commissioners that will oversee the different Department <br />Head’s on an annual basis. They determined at the end of 2013 they <br />would review the various committees they participate in and provide <br />beneficial updates to the Board as needed during this time as well. <br /> <br />OTHER BUSINESS- <br /> <br />Chairman Jewell gave a brief update on current Legislative issues. <br /> <br />Mike Burtness, Citizen presented a letter to the Board regarding the <br />property at 830 North Poplar Street (bowling alley). He stated that <br />it was to serve as his group’s intent to make an offer to lease the <br />property. He stated that his group has been meeting since their <br />tour in December of the bowling alley to come up with their mission <br />and business plan for “Mel’s Bowl and Fun Center”. He stated that <br />it’s their goal to provide a place for all age’s entertainment while <br />also partnering with local schools to allow for the expansion of <br />their bowling programs. He said they have been assured non-profit <br />status through the Laughing Horse Arts Foundation and are currently <br />refining their business plan and forming the Board of Directors. He <br />stated that their intent is to provide the County with a formal <br />offer before 3/15/2017. Mr. Burness reviewed a trip he took to Santa <br />Fe, New Mexico where he toured a place called Meow Wolf and <br />explained that it inspired a lot of ideas he would like to bring to <br />life in Kittitas County. Chairman Jewell stated that he would be <br />very interested in seeing a financing plan. The Board encouraged <br />Mr. Burtness to get the proposal in as quick as possible for the <br />County to consider. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mandy Buchholz Paul Jewell, Chairman