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A brief discussion was held on old buildings, rats and rats at the Event Center. Discussion was held on giving notice to the residents once a start date is known. Patti informed the Board that she is working diligently on options for the Septage Lagoon screens including new screen recommendations and/or alterations to existing screens. Patti informed the Board the Consultant is almost finished with the analysis of the Transfer Station Siting Project and they should see a press release soon. Jill Scheffer presented and requested Board signature on a Professional Service agreement between Kittitas County and Schademan Construction in the amount of $15,094 for re-roofing the Gold Buckle Club. Commissioner Osiadacz moved to approve the PSA. Commissioner Jewell seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0. Discussion was held on the Kittitas Valley Event Center Rental and Use Rates for 2018. Discussion included square footage comparable and Reed Park Closure for certain events as a possible amenity. Further discussion was held on labor rates, call back time adding the commercial kitchen, on call meeting rooms and reducing the rate of shavings from 10.00 to $6.50. The Board directed Jill to look at a 5% increase across the board with 2% being set aside for capital and maintenance of the facility. Discussion was held on not raising the rental rates for the stages for another year. Discussion was held on renting the rodeo arena for non- equestrian related events. Further discussion included the importance of generating revenue, ownership and operation costs. The Board stated that they are supportive of other uses. Jill informed the Board that staff fixed the PA system and that all staff will be trained on how it works. Jill informed the Board that Comic con from will be held at the Event Center in 2018, they are moving from the Sun Dome. Discussion was held on the Wayfinding Plan, Tier 1 destinations and the signs throughout the County for the KVEC/Fairgrounds including a main entrance sign for the Event Center.