2019-03-25-minutes-public-works-study-session

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($100) and Public Works pays four dollars and ninety-one cents ($4.91) annually in property taxes. Mark Cook commented that under RCW 39.33.060 property can be transferred for park and recreational uses. Mark Cook stated that the City of Cle Elum would need to formally request a letter to the Board stating the intention of creating the dog park and request the transfer of the tax parcel. Mark Cook added that he will have the Prosecuting Attorney's office verify the RCW mentioned is valid and bring back to the Board. Staff was directed to move forward with the process and have legal confirm that RCW 39.33.060 is appropriate to transfer the tax parcel. 2019 SPRING FLOOD UPDATE Mark Cook reported that last week he and staff attended a meeting with area irrigators and the City of Ellensburg to discuss potential flooding and some areas of concern. Mark Cook continued that at the time of the meeting the weekend forecast was predicting flooding, however, none was reported. Mark Cook added that he did meet onsite with DR Horton and Ellensburg Water Company at Blackhorse to discuss the light flooding there. FLOOD ALLEVIATION AT BOWERS FIELD Mark Cook stated that for the past two and a half (2.5) years staff has been working on flooding models for Bowers Field and surrounding areas. Mark Cook continued that the Flood Control Zone District had also participated in some work ahead of the Environmental Assessment and with some trial and error found alternatives to relieve the runway flooding. Mark Cook added that the path forward to explain to the Federal Aviation Administration the significance of the alternatives and request some funding to help with the engineering that will need to be completed. Discussion was held. Meeting adjourned at 2:14 pm. 2019-03-25 MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Cory Wright, Chairman