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2021-07-12 MINUTES 1
KITTITAS COUNTY
AIRPORT STUDY SESSION MINUTES
BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, WEBEX
Regular Meeting
MONDAY 11:00 AM July 12, 2021
Board members present: Chair Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner Cory Wright, and Commissioner
Laura Osiadacz.
Others: Neil Caulkins, David Welz, and Alan Lindemoen
Meeting Call to Order: Chair Brett Wachsmith 11:03AM
AG LEASES:
Director Grannan discussed the status of AG leases. The Airport plans to send out for bid
all AG lands in August of 2021. Flood Mitigation/Wetland Mitigation/and calving will affect
new leases. KRD water will no longer be available and calving will not be allowed on airport
property. Calving is no longer being allowed to due to potential wildlife hazards on the airport.
Disallowing calving may have a direct effect on income from AG lands. Tract 6 and 7 will need
a fence installed to protect berms surrounding the new wetland mitigation area. Commissioner
Wright and Director Grannan discussed the cost associated with fencing AG lands surrounding
the mitigation zone. Cost of fencing would be placed on the Airport Department.
Chair Wachsmith inquired if the Airport expects any issues during the bidding process
with calving removed. Director Grannan stated in discussions with current tenants, there should
not be an issue leasing the lands with calving removed.
Commissioner Wright asked if the current Environmental Assessment required these
changes to the AG lands. Director Grannan stated that it did as did the current state of our
flood/wetland mitigation/land use at Bowers Field.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
The Airport Advisory Committee has established an Economic Development
Subcommittee. The intent is use leftover Strategic Plan funds to help pay for a Business Park
Marketing Plan. Currently the Marketing plan is in its preliminary steps outlining a development
map and defining who to market to, how to market, and where the proposed business would be
established in the Business Park.
Commissioner Wright inquired if Rescue Plan funds could be used in the development of
the Marketing Plan. Director Grannan stated he was unsure if funds could be used in this way but
will explore further.
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ACTIVE LEASE UPDATES:
Director Grannan reported 4 leases were signed at the last BoCC meeting. 2 of which
where expired, 2 of which were to expire at the end of August. All peoples residing on airport
land have been removed as per county code.
Lot C-24 Miller Refrigeration: Tenant plans to voluntarily terminate lease. Tenant
expressed a desire to sell the building, but the Airport is not in support of such, as there are only
2 years remaining on the lease and the building has outlived its useful life and is currently not
satisfying county code.
Lot C-31 Precision AG Repair: Tenant is encroaching on the unleased lot they border
(Lot C-32). The tenant was advised to remove all properties from their adjacent lot and to
remove any derelict vehicles or equipment, per county code.
MINIMUM STANDARDS:
Director Grannan reports that Aeronautical Leasehold Minimum Standards are nearly
ready to be delivered to the County Commissioners for approval. Document is making its last
round of edits prior to the approval process. The intent is to replace County Code Title 19 with
this document.
Commissioner Wright asked what would drive the behavior in the Business Park with
Title 19 removed. Director Grannan reported County Code related to Light Industrial Businesses
and the lease would govern behavior. There is further an intent to establish a Minimum
Standards document for all non-aeronautical leaseholds.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None
Meeting adjourned at 12pm.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
David Welz Brett Wachsmith, Chairman