2026-09-14-minutes-public-works-study-session

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PORTION OF 1ST STREET RONALD ROAD VACATION REQUEST Joshua Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on a petition to vacate approximately 0.04 mile of First Street in Ronald to allow expansion of an adjacent business. Joshua Fredrickson explained that, as submitted, the vacation would create a landlocked parcel. Staff has advised the applicant that an easement or boundary line adjustment is needed before the request can be supported. Following discussion, the Board directed staff to request the applicant's written agreement to postpone the public hearing while the applicant completes the necessary property -line work, with the application remaining active under the existing fee. If the applicant requests that the hearing proceed before the issue is resolved, staff will return to the Board with the matter and a recommendation to deny the request. STONE ROAD SPEED REVISION Joshua Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on a proposed reduction of the posted speed limit on Stone Road, south of Ellensburg off Canyon Road, from 50 mph to 35 mph. The roadway is a 0.6-mile no -outlet road, and the most recent 85th-percentile speed study recorded a speed slightly above 36 mph. Joshua Fredrickson explained that the reduced speed would support the proposed roadway elevation and flood berm work while maintaining access to County - owned floodplain property and adjoining private driveways. The Board directed staff to prepare the engineer's report and documents necessary to schedule a public hearing on the proposed speed revision. BEAD BROADBAND PROJECT UPDATE Joshua Fredrickson briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The County has been awarded funding for seven project areas, totaling more than $32 million, to expand service to unserved and underserved locations. Joshua Fredrickson reported that the funding is fully supported by federal and state sources and includes reimbursement for County administration, grant compliance, and related staff resources. The County is expected to enter a subgrant agreement with the Washington State Broadband Office, then execute a corresponding agreement with the selected provider. The project will include an irrevocable right of use for a 12-strand fiber line throughout the project area for County and government -partner communications needs. The State requested execution of the subgrant agreement by October 8, 2026; construction must be completed by 2030, subject to the provider's ability to complete work sooner. No action was taken. 2026-09-14 MINUTES