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CITY OF ELLENSBURG
Date of Meeting
Time of Meeting
Place of Meeting
Minutes of City Council,
Special Joint Study Session with Kittitas
County Board of County Commissioners
December 9,2021
5:30 PM
Gouncil Chambers 501 N Anderson Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
and remotely via zoom
Roll Call Present: Rich Elliott, Nancy Goodloe, Tristen Lamb, Nancy Lillquist, David Miller,
Mary Morgan, Bruce Tabb
Councilmember Lamb attended remotely via zoom
For Kittitas County: Commissioner Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner Laura Osiadacz,
Commissioner Cory Wright, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Neil Caulkins, Director of Public
Works Mark Cook, and Kittitas County Community Development Director Dan Carlson.
Others Present: City Manager Behrends Cerniwey; Councilmember Elect Winn; City
Attorney Weiner; Assistant City Attorney Reiman; Deputy City Clerk Davison; Public
Works & Utilities Director Lyyski; Engineering Manager Mayo; Community Development
Director Sackett, and Planning Manager Ayling.
1. lnterlocal Agreement for the Urban Growth Area
City Manager Behrends Cerniwey provided background for the proposed interlocal
agreement. Commissioner Wright asked questions of staff regarding right-of-way
improvements, park and recreation system mitigation, and transference of bonds. Council
and the Commissioners discussed the need for cooperation and fencing requirements.
Staffwas directed to add language regarding cooperation in pre-application meetings.
2. Economic Development Plan Update
Commissioner Wright presented information on the Comprehensive Strategic Plan
proposed by Theory lnto Practice (TlP). Council and the Commissioners discussed future
possibilities for collaboration in the area of broadband.
3. 1/10 of 1% Behavioral Health Tax Discussion
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Commissioner Wachsmith gave an update on the 1/10 of 1 % Behavioral Health Tax that
the county adopted.
4. Homeless/Houseless lssues - Background, Options & Next Steps
City Attorney Weiner presented an overview of the legal challenges and issues regarding
homelessness. Council and the Commissioners discussed the challenges of dealing with
homelessness.
5. Shady Acres Closure Update
Commissioners Wachsmith and Osiadacz gave an update regarding the pending closure of
Shady Acres Mobile Home park. Council and the Commissioners discussed the resources
available for the residents of Shady Acres.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:06 pm
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Deputy City Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman: District 3
Laura Osiadacz, Vice-Chairman: District 2
Cory Wright, Commissioner; District 1