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CITY OF ELLENSBURG
Date of Meeting
Time of Meeting
Place of Meeting
Minutes of City Gouncil, JointSpecial Meeting
February 9,2023
5:30 PM
CouncilGhambers 501 N Anderson Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
And remotely via Zoom
1. GitylGounty Economic Development Strategic Plan
Mayor Lillquist called the meeting to order.
Present: Sarah Beauchamp, Rich Elliott, Nancy Lillquist, David Miller, Monica Miller,
Adam Win n, Commission er Wach smith, Commission er Wri g h t, Commissioner
Osiadacz, Deputy Prosecutor Caulkins, Kittitas County Public Works Director Cook,
City Manager Beh rends Cerniwey, Stormwater Manager Morrow, Public Works and
Utilities Director Lyyski, Parks and Recreation Director Case, Assistant City Attomey
Reiman, Deputy City Clerk Davison
Present via zoom: Jeff Marcell, Victoria Wilson, Alex Cooke
Also present: Central Washington University(Cwu) President Wohlpart, CWU
Executive Office and Project Manager Coch ran, Executive Director of CenterFuse
Reich, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer McGuffin and
roughly 6 members of the public
Mayor Lillquist and Commissioner Wright opened the meeting. Jeff Marcell, Alex
Cooke and Victoria Wilson from TIP Strategies presented the Economic Development
Strategic Plan. CWU PresidentWohlpart gave the University's perspective on the plan.
Mayor Lillquist recognized former Mayor Tabb's efforts in moving the plan forward. City
Manager Cerniwey detailed a rollout date of March 7th, to be hosted by the Kittitas
County Chamberof Commerce. CommissionerWrightcommented on tax base ratios
in Kittitas County.
2. Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness Update
City Manager Behrends Cerniwey presented an overview of the proposed sleep center
and a March 28 open house event to inform the community.
3. Affordable Housing Project Update
City Manager Behrends Cerniwey gave an update on the affordable housing projects
in the City of Ellensburg. Commissioner Osiadacz gave an update on Kittitas County's
affordable h ou sing projects.
4. Public Facilities Discussion
Mayor Lillquist opened the discussion on future public facilities.
4,A Community Center
City Manager Behrends Cerniwey detailed the City's goals for a community center.
4.8 Fieldhouse
City Manager Behrends Cerniwey explained the loss of the racquet center and the
proposed fieldhouse at Rotary Park.
4.C Event Center/Rodeo Grounds
Commissioner Wachsmith presented the status of the Fairgrounds and Rodeo Arena
4.0 Airport
Mayor Lillquist detailed the status of the Airport facilities and proposed an interlocal
agreement regarding improvement costs. Commissioner Wright and Commissioner
Osiadacz commented on future investments in Bowers park.
lnterlocal Agreement U pdate
City Manager Beh rends Cerniwey gave an update on the state of the interlocal
agreement.
Floodplain Mapping Update
City Manager Behrends Cerniwey provided information on the City's goals for better
data on floodplain mapping. Commissioner Wright provided the County's perspective
Mayor Lillquist adjourned the meeting at 6:53 pm
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ATTEST:
D epu City erk
Cory Wright
Chairman
Brett Wachsmith
Vice Chair
Laura Osiadacz
Commissioner