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He asked about total number of STR's within the County. CDS Director Chad <br />Bala approached the podium and introduced himself for the record. He reminded <br />the Board of the AirDNA data from the Chamber of Commerce and informed that <br />one of the STR Committee members had been working on collecting additional <br />data, including HOA information which would be discussed at an upcoming STR <br />committee meeting. He explained that the data needed to be vetted out a bit <br />more. He also reminded the Board of the STR scenario within Suncadia Master <br />Plan Resort. Within their development agreement, they have a no contact <br />enactment section in which no new regulations can be applied, therefore, he <br />plans to schedule this discussion with legal counsel. <br />Vice Chair Wright assisted to provide clarity and direction to staff that <br />Board was in favor of creating an updated resolution to expand the duties of <br />the STR Committee. Commissioner Wachsmith further clarified that a joint <br />BOCC/Planning Commission meeting opportunity to discuss STR regulations as <br />proposed by CDS Director Bala meeting was favorable as well. <br />USE & RECREATION PLANNER POSITION <br />CDS Director Chad Bala presented his staff report and provided background <br />history. In 2021 the Board adopted the 2021 Kittitas County Recreation and <br />Tourism Plan (Resolution 2021-116). The 2021 Recreation and Tourism plan <br />identified priority actions for implementation by Board employees utilizing <br />County financial and human resources. These priorities included direct <br />implementation of trail systems, resource parks, and special purpose <br />facilities and advancing a strategic approach to open space, trail, park, and <br />recreation facilities and recreation services both in a direct implementation <br />role and facilitation role. The Board had a previous discussion at a joint <br />CDS/DPW Study Session on November 12, 2024, whereby, the Board was in favor <br />of allocating resources for Parks and Recreation Development and stressed the <br />importance of coordination with CDS for long range recreational planning and <br />to include current Parks and Recreation plans in all future planning. There <br />has been ongoing joint discussion with the Public Works Department along the <br />way throughout the process of creating a skeleton mapping of the position to <br />protect each other and ensure each department retains existing programs and <br />grants. <br />Vice -Chair Wright asked questions about existing planning staff's skillset. <br />CDS Director Bala informed that he does have an existing Planner highly <br />skilled in recreation, with over 20 years work experience at CWU, and <br />previous National Park experience. Chair Osiadacz noted that she was in favor <br />of the position and noted her concerns over the real specific challenges <br />involved with recreational public lands. She asked if this position would be <br />able to assist with these issues. Director Bala answered yes, this position <br />could be a liaison to attend the various meetings and forums and bring <br />recommendations back to the Board. Vice Chair Wright asked if the current <br />planning position would need to be backfilled. Director Bala answered yes and <br />discussed Planner I/II succession. Chair Osiadacz asked if it could help <br />solve garbage and other issues on US Forest lands? Director Bala answered no, <br />2025-04-14-25 MINUTES 2 <br />