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Kady gave a quick update on a few of her capital projects going on at the grounds. <br />The Ellensburg Rodeo has made great progress in the Behind the Chutes expansion <br />project.The old concession stand is almost completely gone,and they are now waiting on <br />the fencing product to come in before they can install that and remove the old fence <br />boundary. <br />Kady relayed that the Cow Pen project and the Armory Paving project will most <br />likely not see any work begin until after Labor Day Weekend due to supply timelines and <br />contractors. <br />5.General Event and Rental Updates:Kady reported that the first Cascade Cow Cutters <br />event went very well this year and things were very organized on the set up.There's been <br />great coordination and communication between KVEC management and the Cascade <br />Cow Cutters.Some new things have been tried out to help alleviate costs for both parties. <br />KVEC will have them for only one more show this year in May,but that's opened some <br />opportunities for us to host some new events. <br />6.Discuss Potential KVEC Rate Updates:Kady gave an overview of rates that the KVEC <br />Management have been reviewing to update due to the huge increase of input costs over <br />the last year.They've developed a plan of a small increase across the board on most all <br />facilities as well as restructured some that are no longer in use or viable options. <br />Although the increases are small,it's believed it will help alleviate some of the pressure <br />from inflation on the operations to service events.In May,Kady will be requesting a <br />public hearing be set to proceed with approving a new rate and fee schedule. <br />7.Self-Promoted Events Business:Ticket sales are slow,but it's still early.Looking <br />forward to trying the new layout of standing General Admission on the arena floor with <br />the stage closer to the South Grandstands this year for an even better view for those in <br />Box and Reserved Seats.The fireworks are set to go as usual and will be nice to have <br />them this year. <br />8.Other Business:None. <br />9.Meeting concluded at 10:59am. <br />KITTITASCOUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />KITTITASCOUNTY,WASHINGTON <br />Kady erfield Laura Osiadacz,Chairman <br />2022-04-13 MINUTES 2