2025-02-24-minutes-ec-study-session

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approved, the Auditor's office will prepare a budget amendment, and it will originally be funded through General Fund's Unrestricted Funding. Zack will work on a budget amendment. Vice -Chair Wright made a motion to approve the fire panel replacement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Wachsmith. Motion carried 3-0. 8. Rodeo Grandstands Project Update Patti Stacey and Kady Porterfield have received and reviewed a proposal from ALSC Architects to finish the Rodeo Grandstands project. They are meeting with legal to discuss the old professional services agreement (2015) and confirm next steps in moving forward. 9. Other Business - No Action to be taken Kady Porterfield spoke with John Fitterer (Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame) regarding a possible field day type of event, to take place June 141h. It would bring together members of the Fair Board, Rodeo Board, Hall of Fame, 4-H and other groups associated with the fair and rodeo. They would also invite the community to come and participate in the events. Vice -Chair Wright asked how the RV park was progressing and if the money will be able to be spent prior to the expiration of the funds? Porterfield stated that continued negotiations with the City on how to run power lines is holding up current progress. The County has concerns that the City's requests will cause significant increases in the price, scope of work, and liability to the County, as well as create work not directly tied to RV Park improvements. Vice -Chair Wright inquired if Commissioner Wachsmith has had any meetings with the City in regard to the RV park. Commissioner Wachsmith stated that these developments were new (just came up last week) so he has not had the opportunity to speak with them. Patti is currently working with the City, Commissioner Wachsmith will meet with the city if needed. Porterfield is working to find other things related to the RV park that the grant funding could be used for, if the City takes too long on the power issue. Vice -Chair Wright asked if Porterfield had contacted EPD in regard to the graffitti? Porterfield left a message last week but hasn't heard back from them yet. The gazebo has been badly tagged, including the concrete. Commissioner Wachsmith asked if there is any video? Porterfield stated the KCSO is working on finding any related footage and will forward it over to EPD. Meeting concluded at 10:21 am. 2025-02-24 MINUTES