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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON AUDITORIUM SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY 2:00 P.M. MAY 19, 2026
Board members present: Chairman Cory Wright; Vice-Chairman Brett
Wachsmith and Commissioner Laura Osiadacz.
Others: Mandy Buchholz, Office Administrator; Jodi Larsen, Office
Administrator; Jamey Ayling, Planning Manager Community Development
Services; Chad Bala, Director Community Development Services; Kady
Porterfield, Event Center Director, Stephanie Hartung, Deputy
Prosecutor III; Amy Cziske, Treasurer; and 4 members of the public. PUBLIC HEARING SUNCADIA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION CDS
At 2:00 p.m. CHAIRMAN WRIGHT opened a Public Hearing continued from
February 17, 2026, to consider a 15-Year extension to the existing
Development Agreement for Suncadia DV-25-0001. He noted the record
was closed.
JAMEY AYLING, PLANNING MANAGER provided an update on the proposed
Development Agreement and reviewed any changes to the agreement that
has developed since the last Public Hearing. JAMEY AYLING
recommended Board approval of the proposed extension which includes
an annual review of conditions and compliance.
CHAD BALA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR presented
information and confirmed that the inclusion of an annual report
serves to ensure the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding
are being carried out in accordance with the agreement.
RESOLUTION 2026-091 SUNCADIA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION CDS
VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-091
authorizing the Chair’s signature adopting the Second Amendment of
the Amended and Restated Development Agreement and the Memorandum of
Understanding between Kittitas County and Suncadia Resort related to
the Suncadia Master plan.
COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ seconded. CHAIRMAN WRIGHT asked the Board if
they had any discussion. CHAIRMAN WRIGHT thanked Chad Bala,
Community Services Director and Jamey Ayling for their extensive
work on this agreement.
COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ stated that she hopes all the additional staff
time utilized to work with the Resort and Community, will ensure
that the concerns of the public have been addressed and/or resolved
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instilling confidence in the County’s ability to move forward with
the amended agreement.
Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING BULK TICKET DISCOUNT RATES AT KC FAIR EVENT CENTER
At 2:07 p.m. CHAIRMAN WRIGHT opened a Public Hearing to consider
adopting a Bulk Ticket Package Discount Rate for Admission at the
Kittitas County Fair.
KADY PORTERFIELD, EVENT CENTER DIRECTOR, reviewed a Staff Report
regarding the purpose of offering discounts for bulk ticket
purchases. This will help engage with community partners, non-
profits, youth organizations, etc. The bulk ticket pricing is set on
a tiered structure and provides incentive for large groups to attend
the Fair. The Fair Board approved this proposal at the April 16th,
2026, meeting.
THERE BEING NO OTHER PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED. RESOLUTION 2026-092 ADOPT BULK FAIR ADMISSION EVENT CENTER VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-092
Adopting theProposed Bulk Ticket Pricing for dmission to the
Kittitas County Fair. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ seconded.
Motion carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE CAMP RATES EVENT CENTER
At 2:09 p.m. CHAIRMAN WRIGHT opened a Public Hearing to consider
Fire and Emergency Service Camp Rates at the Kittitas Valley Event
Center.
KADY PORTERFIELD, EVENT CENTER DIRECTOR, reviewed a Staff Report
that would establish dedicated camp rates to streamline
accommodations for Fire and Emergency Services that require
immediate unplanned use of the Event Center. The proposed rate
structure is designed to better align with needs while simplifying
the process for services when an immediate need arises.
THERE BEING NO OTHER PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE REQUESTING TO TESTIFY, THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE HEARING WAS CLOSED. RESOLUTION 2026-093 ADOPT FIRE AND EMERGENCY CAMP RATES EVENT CENTER VICE-CHAIRMAN WACHSMITH moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-093,
Adopting the Proposed Fire and Emergency Services Camp Rates. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ seconded.
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Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting concluded at 2:11 p.m.
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Office Administrator KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Jodi Larsen Cory Wright, Chairman