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2017-04-17 MINUTES 2 Jennifer Hoyt said they would set up some type of fundraisers for businesses to sponsor a hole for putt-putt golf or a bowling lane. Commissioner O’Brien said he didn’t want to undercut other businesses or private entities. Chairman Jewell explained how the County was not in the business of renting office space and how it takes away from private businesses. He said the roof and HVAC is an issue and needs to be replaced in addition to fixing the potholes around the area which could result in being up to $100,000.00. He expressed concerns of economics and where the group would be in 10 years. He said several people have approached the County to rent the building for a variety of different projects. Although the County is open to ideas, it is not necessarily a function of County government to operate a facility like that. Mr. Burtness said they have volunteers who have expressed their willingness to take care of the HVAC, plumbing, etc. as it would be a large benefit to the community. Chairman Jewell said that would be great however, they would need to get the plans approved for those projects. He said if they intend on bringing some assets to the table it would help provide real value to the County. Commissioner Osiadacz said at the end of the day the County Commissioners need to be able to make sure they are using the tax payer’s money to its best use. She also expressed concerns of possible cost overruns on the project. The Board indicated they would put together a response which would include some financial information along with what the group would be required to do for renovation and the approximate costs. The meeting was adjourned at 3:07 p.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Julie Kjorsvik Paul Jewell, Chairman