Item 47

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area to amend an agreement with Franconia Ski Club, Franconia, NH, (originally approved by G&C on 12-8-10, item #86C), to continue competitive ski racing and snowsports / skier education programs at Cannon Mountain. Effective February 6, 2013 through February 5, 2033, with the option to renew for three additional five-year periods. (2)Further authorize to accept a gift of $3.5 million snowmaking, new and existing terrain enhancement, and race/training venue project at Mittersill, including the funding, design, planning, permitting, construction, completion, and all related infrastructure of said project, to be completed by the Club in accordance with all applicable State and Federal guidelines, and surrendered wholly to the State upon completion of the project. (3)Further authorize the limited privileges afforded the Club and its athletes regarding said terrain and race/training venue at Mittersill, consistent with the club’s existing and historical use of Cannon Mountain, in accordance with the terms of the agreement and subject to approval of the State. Also authorize the continued use by, and payment for non-exclusive use of, “Ernie’s Haus” at Cannon Mountain as the Club’s headquarters of operation over the term of the agreement, in accordance with the terms of the agreement.