HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-27-minutes-mels-bowl-update07/27/2017 MINUTES 1
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY 1:30 P.M. JULY 27, 2017
Board members present: Chairman Paul Jewell; Vice-Chairman Laura
Osiadacz & Commissioner Obie O’Brien.
Others: Mandy Buchholz, Deputy Clerk of the Board II; Jill Scheffer,
Event Center Director; Patti Johnson, Solid Waste/Maintenance
Director/Project Manager; Mike Burtness, Representative of Mel’s
Bowl; and 2 members of the public.
SPECIAL MEETING MEL’S BOWL COMMISSIONERS
At 1:30 p.m. Chairman Jewell opened a Special Meeting to receive an
update on a proposal for Mel’s Bowl & Family Fun Center (MBFFC).
Mike Burtness, representing Mel’s Bowl & Family Fun Center presented
a letter addressing questions that came from the Special Meeting
with the Board on June 27, 2017. He stated that they haven’t
received a quote for insurance but will abide by the requirements
outlined in the memo from the County HR Director dated July 7, 2017.
He stated that members of the advisory committee and the Board of
Directors involved with Mel’s Bowl have discussed the budget and
feel that the number originally presented to operate the facility
will stay the same ($277,055.00). He stated that they are still in
agreement with the 20% figure discussed with the County to collect
of the gross earnings that Mel’s Bowl & Family Fun Center earns. He
noted that any exterior changes will require approval by the County
before preceding and the same for interior structural changes of the
building. Mr. Burtness stated that they have reached out to
comparable facilities and feel that the figures they have come up
with are very comparable. Mr. Burtness stated they will file for
their non-profit status as soon as they get approval from the Board.
Molly Edson, Laughing Horse Board Member stated that they need the
Boards support to begin fundraising. She stressed the urgency as
this discussion has been dragging on for so long that people are
begining to lose interest and enthusiasm.
Chairman Jewell questioned how long of a lease Mr. Burtness was
hoping to obtain. He explained that he recalled originally they were
discussing a 10 year lease.
There was discussion of how expenses would be covered if the fun
center doesn’t succeed. Discussion on what MBFFC’s break-even
numbers would be.
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Chairman Jewell stated that maybe a 5 year lease with a five year
option would be better. Mr. Burtness agreed.
The Board stated that they would set an Executive Session to begin
drafting/negotiating a lease and a Commissioner would be appointed
as the point of contact for the MBFFC, and whoever is selected will
reach out to Mr. Burntess and notify him once that’s determined.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Mandy Buchholz Paul Jewell, Chairman