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2023-05-08 MINUTES 1 <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY <br />AIRPORT STUDY SESSION MINUTES <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 WEST 5TH ROOM 108 - ELLENSBURG <br />Regular Meeting <br /> <br />MONDAY 11:00 AM May 8, 2023 <br />Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright, Vice Char Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner Brett <br />Wachsmith <br />Others: Steve Dupont <br />CWU Lease <br />Director Ohl informed the commissioners that he has met with Darwin Triggs of CWU and <br />central is interested in purchasing the hangar that they are renting out. Steve Dupont of CWU <br />explained that while CWU is interested in purchasing the current hangar, they are still looking to <br />build a brand-new lot on the leased land on the west end. By building the new hangar, they <br />would use the current one to develop a maintenance program. <br />After hearing what CWU would like to do, the commissioners approved the possibility of CWU <br />buying the current hangar they are renting and to start working on the appraisal. <br />LKQ Development Opportunity <br />Director Ohl was approached by a processing facility that would want 150-175 acres. They <br />would bring in broken cars and trucks that would surround the building and utilize them for old <br />parts. <br />The commissioners decided that this business does not fit with the vision of the Bowers Business <br />Park and will pass on the opportunity. <br />Instrument Approach Procedure <br />Director Ohl has started to look at Instrument Approaches and lowering the approach. Director <br />Ohl discussed the best option to the commissioners which would be to let the FAA develop the <br />procedure. This would take two years and there is minimal to no cost involved with the FAA. <br />The commissioners remanded this back to Director Ohl to get more information before making a <br />final decision. <br />OTHER BUSINESS <br />• The FAA ADO was out on the airfield to take a look and were impressed with all of the <br />improvements at Bowers Field. They thanked Director Ohl for putting their money to <br />good use and to continue the good work.