2023-01-30-minutes-joint-county-city-of-cle-elum-meeting

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01/30/23 MINUTES Cook are taking the lead on the project and working with state lobbyist to seek additional funding. The project is expected to go to construction fourth quarter of 2023. DISCUSSION WEST PRECINCT COMMISSIONERS Sheriff Myers addressed the need for more law enforcement presence in Upper County and the need for law enforcement infrastructure for both the City and County. The County and City are currently looking into ideas and potential opportunities to combine resources, like clerical staff and parking, while keeping two separate “offices” and jurisdictions. Mayor McGowan said he is hopeful and sees the advantages of combining resources. The proposal is not yet a complete packet, and the City and County will continue to look for opportunities and have a proposal within a year or less. DISCUSSION PLANNING IN URBAN GROWTH AND ILA COMMISSIONERS There is ongoing conversation by both the City and County regarding planning in the Urban Growth Area. There was discussion on the need to review the County wide planning policy as there is a lot of mutual interests, overlapping infrastructure needs, and overlapping land use, that require specific methodology. There is agreement on the need for a joint resolution for an Interlocal Agreement. The City and County agreed to complete a draft Resolution within 3 months (approximately May 2023). The City, said they are willing to commit to assisting. DISCUSSION INFASTRUCTURE ISSUES COMMISSIONERS There was an update from the City on their 1st Street Downtown Revitalization Project. The project has collected $7.2 million in 6 years, within that, $2.4 million was given by the County. The City has applied for the remining funds through the Department of Transportation RAISE Program. There was discussion about the need for collaboration and an infrastructure master plan. Projects of interest include a second bridge crossing, safe truck parking, and Highway 903. There was discussion about the Steer I-90 Coalition which Commissioner Osiadacz is a part of, and the work surrounding the Interstate. Councilmember Lundh said he was going to join the coalition. The County will write a letter of support for the City’s RIASE application. An interlocal agreement will be needed for the projects of interest. DISCUSSION AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMISSIONERS There was discussion on the 3 master plan homes that Community Development Services are working on that will be free for the public