2018-10-08-minutes-public-works-study-session

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that they will not be going to a meeting or cater to their agenda. Chairman Osiadacz added that it is the Commissioners responsibility to spend tax dollars wisely and she believes it is unwise to invest in a facility that is on someone else's property. Shannon Lowry commented that she understands that recreation isn't a high priority for the County and under previous management at Public Works; staff was very engaged in the plan and had conversations on a path to working together. Chairman Osiadacz stated that recreation is very important to the County and that currently there is an unequal partnership between the County and Grant County PUD. Shannon Lowry asked if the lack of grants funds means that the restrooms won't be getting repaired. Vice -Chairman O'Brien replied that currently no funding has been found for the repairs and funding for the facility is a challenge for the County. Vice - Chairman O'Brien continued that the County and Grant County PUD need to work together to get them fixed and would be open to meeting with the PUD Commissioners. Vice -Chairman O'Brien added that the restroom facility could be repaired to previous levels but upgrading to vandal proof facilities should be jointly funded. Chairman Osiadacz agreed with Vice -Chairman O'Brien that Kittitas County should not fully fund the upgrade and that the costs for vandal proof facilities should be a partnership. Mark Cook thanked the Board for having a conversation with Shannon Lowry and will update the Board if he hears anything further from FERC regarding the comments that were submitted. DRAFT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO FORMULATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 WIEHL ROAD Mark Cook stated that the last study session he committed to bringing forward a draft resolution for Board review and added that the Board may want legal review on the document. Mark Cook then went through the steps after the resolution is approved including notice in the newspaper of record and letters being sent out to property owners. Mark Cook added that he would like to get this item placed on the October 16, 2018 agenda session. Vice -Chairman O'Brien stated that he will send the resolution over to legal for review. 2018-2037 KITTITAS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN DISCUSSION Mark Cook gave background on the project and stated that prior to the departure of Paul Jewell he gave comments on the draft plan that was presented to the Board for review. Mark Cook continued that those comments have been added to the plan. Mark Cook added that one element that was to be revised, connection of roadways for emergency purposes, staff declined to update. Mark Cook stated that the previous Commissioner thought it was an expensive project and had funding challenges but after hearing further conversations 2018-10-08 MINUTES