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2021-06-14 MINUTES 1
KITTITAS COUNTY
AIRPORT STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, WEBEX
Regular Meeting
MONDAY 11:00 AM June 14, 2021
Board members present: Chair Brett Wachsmith and Commissioner Cory Wright
Others: Neil Caulkins, Alan Lindemoen, David Welz, David Ratcliff, Steve Moore and Terry
LaRue
Meeting Call to Order: Chair Brett Wachsmith 11:00AM
HANGAR LEASES:
Director Grannan discussed the status of several leases and lease templates. Currently have two
leases set to expire and an expired lease which will be renewed as 25-year leases. They will be
renewed at $.16 per square foot, with an 8% increase every five years, with the express intent to
exercise the reversionary clause at the conclusion of the 25 years. Director Grannan expressed
the desire to have a 5-year lease option for additional leases near the end of their life. The intent
would be to sign the 5-year lease with the plan to enter a new 25-year (or longer) lease, once the
useful life of the building has been determined and/if the Airport Master Plan allows for the
building with future plans.
AG LEASES:
Currently there is a 12-month lease in place for all AG Leased land. Director Grannan explained
there are essentially three options moving forward: 1. Lease all AG land as is, 2. Lease modified
area, 3. Eliminate grazing. The Direct is in favor of option 2, as this allows the airport to lease
lands as the Environmental Assessment and Flood Mitigation construction and planning takes
place.
LANDSIDE STANDARDS:
Director Grannan expressed a need for a Landside Minimum Standard for the Business Park,
outside of County Code. Minimum Standards will ensure the Airport is marketing to the right
business(es), and Tenants are held to the same standard, and the general look and feel of the
Business Park is what the Commissioners/Community desires.
MINIMUM STANDARDS:
Will formally present Airside Minimum standards at next BoCC meeting. These standards would
exist outside of County Code. Currently working with the Deputy Prosecutor to ensure an
arbitration process is incorporated into these standards.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Director Grannan re-welcomed his new team and expressed his excitement that the airport is
moving forward in a positive direction.
Meeting adjourned at 11:27AM
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
David Welz Brett Wachsmith, Chairman