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2021-10-10 MINUTES 1 <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY <br />AIRPORT STUDY SESSION MINUTES <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 109 - ELLENSBURG <br />Regular Meeting <br />MONDAY 11:00 AM October 10, 2021 <br />Board members present: Chair Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner Laura Osiadacz, and <br />Commissioner Cory Wright <br />Others: Ken Grannan and David Welz <br />Meeting Call to Oder: Chair Brett Wachsmith 11:00AM <br />CARB Loan Project: Director Grannan reported the Airport, with BoCC permission, has <br />recently applied for a competitive Community Aviation Revitalization Board loan. The intent of <br />this loan is to build an additional 600 feet of taxiway on the western apron of the airport for <br />future development and the eventual relocation of the County owned T-hangars. In the event the <br />loan is not approved, the Airport will redirect funds that are intended for the eastern taxiway <br />extension, as much more land is developable on the western portion of the apron. <br /> <br />Runway 7/25: Director Grannan stated Runway 7/25 has been closed, for a significant period of <br />time, and has been removed from the Airport Layout Plan and all aeronautical navigational <br />maps. The FAA does not wish to fund the repair and upkeep of this runway due to its lack of use <br />and its interaction with runway 11/29. The Airport is exploring the possibility of using the <br />former runway as a taxiway allowing the development of approximately 32 acres of aeronautical <br />lands. <br />Commissioner Wright inquired on the Airport Advisory Committee’s opinion on this change. <br />Director Grannan reported that he has not yet spoken with them concerning this item but will at <br />the next meeting. <br /> <br />Airport Capital Improvement Projects: Director Grannan informed the Commissioner’s on his <br />requirement to provide the Federal Aviation Administration an update concerning the Airports <br />ongoing capital improvement projects. The Airport has capital projects scheduled up to 2027 <br />with the FAA, including the parallel taxiway on runway 11/29, wetland mitigation, and runway <br />11/29 rehabilitation and lighting upgrades. <br /> <br />OTHER BUSINESS: <br />None <br />Meeting adjourned at 11:30am. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />David Welz Brett Wachsmith, Chairman <br />