Item 35

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area to enter into an amendment to the amended and restated agreement dated January 23, 2013 with Franconia Ski Club of Franconia, NH, to continue competitive ski racing and snow sports and skier education programs at Cannon Mountain for a period of 35 years upon G&C approval with renegotiation of specific terms at year 20 and upon the option to renew for one additional 10 year period upon G&C approval. Originally approved by G&C on 2-6-13, item #47. (2)Further authorize the receipt of a gift of an estimated $2.5 Million public access training center and lodge at the base of the Mittersill Terrain Area at Cannon Mountain, including all funding, design, planning, permitting, construction, completion, and all related infrastructure, exterior related and associated structures and respective infrastructure, and exterior finish and landscaping associated with said project, to be completed by the Club in accordance with all State and Federal guidelines, and surrendered wholly to the State upon completion of the project. (3)Further authorize limited privileges afforded the Club and its athletes regarding the use of said public access training center and lodge, consistent with the Club’s current and historical use of (and therefore eliminate their need to utilize) the State-owned facility known as “Ernie’s Haus”, in accordance with the terms of the agreement and subject to the approval of the State.