2016-12-20-minutes-kccog-population-and-allocation-decison

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2016-12-20 MINUTES 1 COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON COMMISSIONER’S CONFERENCE ROOM SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY 1:00 P.M. DECEMBER 20, 2016 Board members present: Chairman Obie O’Brien; Vice-Chairman Paul Jewell and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz. Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board; Jerry Pettit, Auditor; Dan Carlson, CDS Director; Doc Hansen, Planning Official and one member of the public. SPECIAL MEETING KCCOG POPULATION UPDATE COMMISSIONERS At 1:00 p.m. Chairman O’Brien opened a Special Meeting to discuss with Staff and provide direction on the Kittitas County Conference of Governments (KCCOG) decision on the population for use in updating the Comprehensive Plan. Doc Hansen, Planning Official apologized for not being able to attend the previous meeting with the Board. He stated that he was looking for direction to draft a Resolution formally adopting the KCCOG’s 65/35 split. This reflects the assumption that the anticipated population growth of municipal UGA’s and the unincorporated rural County is 65% of future population will reside within urban areas and that 35% will reside in rural areas of the County. Commissioner Jewell stated that he wants to plan appropriately and feels that these estimates are in some cases over shooting and in others under shooting. He explained that he is concerned that these estimates are not grounded in reality and is not in agreement with KCCOG, however the KCCOG has made its decision, so time will tell. Commissioner Osiadacz asked to see the maps that show the new boundary lines that were used when they made their recommendation. She felt that the maps wouldn’t change her mind but that she wants a visual so she is informed and can speak about it knowledgably. The Board authorized Mr. Hansen to prepare a Resolution for consideration. The meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON