2022-12-15-minutes-ec-study-session

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KITTITAS COUNTY EC STUDY SESSION MINUTES BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG Special Meeting THURSDAY 9:00 AM I December 15 2022 Board members present: Chair Laura Osiadacz (via WebEx), Vice -Chair Cory Wright, Commissioner Brett Wachsmith Others: Kady Porterfield, CFE (Event Center Director), Lacie Dawson (Event Center Program Manager), Carl Jensvold (Ellensburg Rodeo Board Vice President), Jon Morrow (Ellensburg Rodeo Board Member) 1. Call to Order 9:02am 2. Citizen Comments (1 min. time limit) — none 3. Special Projects: The Ellensburg Rodeo has submitted an official letter to the Commissioners of a $250,000/year commitment over 10 years to the grandstands project. Per Kady, the Rodeo Board and Chamber of Commerce are working together and funding an economic impact study for the grandstand project. Per Carl, they plan to have the study complete by January. Kady stated the next step would be to set up meetings with state congressional representatives to present the project again. It would be ideal if the meetings could take place the last 2 weeks of January. Commissioner Wachsmith stated he will set up initial virtual meetings, then in-person ones as well. Vice -Chair Wright stated that the City of Ellensburg may need to make more defined financial commitments as well along the process, but their current letter would be sufficient to help get started. Jon stated that he has spoken with Mayor Lilliquist and the City Council is supportive of the project. The Armory paving project is complete. The swell has been a bit problematic, there have been a couple vehicles that have driven through it. Solutions to that problem will be addressed in the spring. 3. General Event and Rental Updates: Kady is working on finalizing the 2023-2025 4-H/WSU Extension contract. She has added in a section that will allow for the Kittitas County 4-H to sponsor/co-host state level events on grounds without having to go through the WSU contracting process, as well as extending the 20% nonprofit discount to them. Due to budgetary constraints, KVEC will no longer be able to offer 4-H equine clubs the deeply discounted 70% off rate for private club rides. Unfortunately, we are both turning away business that would pay full price and seeing a large increase in the price of fuel (diesel for the tractors) and parts/repairs for the equipment, making the current discount unsustainable. To help lessen the impact, 4-H has been offered an opportunity for Monday night rides in Bloom at the 70% discount, or if clubs would like to book individually, they would still receive the 20% nonprofit discount. Additionally, they can also purchase a haul -in pass ($66 per rider per month), which would give more riding opportunities as well at a very affordable price. Vice -Chair Wright inquired about the current Bloom pricing, it's $50 per hour with a 2 -hour minimum for full price. At the 20% discount for a club ride, it would be $80 total for two hours. By 2022-12-15 MINUTES