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The Roslyn City Council Special Meeting, in collaboration with Kittitas County Commissioners and <br />Staff was called to order by Mayor Brent Hals at 5:00 p.m. <br />Roslyn Councilmembers Gruber, Uren, Weis, Brodine, Cook, and Adams were in attendance as well <br />as Mayor Hals. Commissioners Osiadacz, Wright and Wachsmith were present as well as Director <br />Mark Cook and other Roslyn and County stafl including Cle Elum Roslyn Police Chief Albo and <br />Kittitas County Sheriff Myers. <br />2. Citizen Comments (1 min. time limit) <br />Minutes: <br />There were no citizens that asked to comment. <br />3. Discussion - Regional Planning and Land Use <br />Minutes: <br />Commissioner Wright opened the floor and spoke about the mutual importance of urban growth <br />areas and stated that it is important that Roslyn think about issues and make goals. Roslyn's Public <br />Works Director, Bubba Simplot, spoke about seasonal congestion and concerns about pedestrian <br />safety and Roslyn's City engineer also spoke about parking issues. There were also concerns about <br />emergency evacuation being an issue on 903. Commissioner Osiadacz spoke about the County <br />having conversations with the State and potentially gaining control of 903 and that there has been <br />thought about widening it to help with corridor congestion. Commr. Osiadacz said that WSDOT has <br />reached out and they are working on a partnership. Commissioners discussed that there should be <br />more conversations that involve the City about this and that they are looking at other cities in the <br />State as an example of how to plan and organize, regionally and to work together as one County. <br />Director Cook and Commissioners reiterated the importance of Roslyn's voice being heard and that <br />their input is needed so that they will have a voice. Sheriff Myers added that Roslyn needs to think <br />about the future now and make adjustments if they are needed while they are able to, <br />4. Discussion - City and County lnfrastructure and Facilities <br />Minutes: <br />Roslyn's engineer, Theo Leonard and Councilmembers spoke about the City's infrastructure projects. <br />Commissioner Wright spoke about sustainability in conjoined facilities in a district, such as law <br />enforcement and public works. Director Cook added that sharing resources would help everyone. <br />Commr. Osiadacz reminded everyone that it would have to be voter approved. Director Cook also <br />spoke about a feasibility study that was done and the advantages for interested municipalities within <br />a district. <br />5. Discussion - Countywide Economic Strategy Plan