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CITY OF ELM REG[JLAR COUNCIL FETING ~ ~ '
WIDI~SDAY, JULY 11, 1990, 7:30 PM, YELM CITY HALL
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. All present joined in
the flag salute.
Councilmembers present: Kathy Wolf, Amos Lawton, Arnold Drogseth, Martha
Parsons and Rick Kolilis. Staff: Daisy Lawton, Shelly Badger, Gene
Borges and Glenn Dunnam. Visitors: Judy Zimmerman, Don Miller, Krag
Unsoeld and Ann Watanabe (both of the Puget Sound Water Quality
Authority), Michael Greco, Lloyd & Jan Reichel and Harry Lewis.
The evening's agenda was approved on a motion by Martha Parsons, second by
Arnold Drogseth.
The minutes of the June 27, 1990 Regular Council Meeting were approved on
a motion by Rick Kolilis, second by Kathy Wolf. Motion carried.
Vouchers numbered 8092 through 8173 totaling $38,520.08 were approved on a
motion by Arnold Drogseth, second by Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
Current: $ 7,997.36
Police: $ 7,911.95
Water: $ 6,425.49
Street: $ 5,217.49
Garbage: $ 8,049.61
Art. Street: $ 773.06
1990 Water Construction: $ 2,145.12
TOTAL: $38,520.08
Harry Lewis was present to discuss retention of the Burlington Northern
Railroad from Ye1m Avenue north. He explained the history of the railroad
use in Ye]m and that currently he has been working with Select Wood
Products and Burlington Northern to establish rail service for the
industry. Mr. Lewis stressed that he feels the City of Yelm has an
excellent chance to retain railroad service as he has been meeting with
Burlington Northern in recent months. Mr. Lewis suggested that the City
of Yelm concentrate their efforts to retain the valuable rail service that
will aid in industrial growth by following the below recommendations:
1. Increase the volume of the railroad usage
2. Pursue a strong continuing effort to encourage support from
all available sources
3. The City Council should provide the leadership for the community
to maintain the railroad.
Mr. Lewis suggested that an ad hoc committee be formed, chaired by a Yelm
City Council Member, with staff support, members frcrn private industry and
elected officials (Port of Olympia, Thurston County Commissioners,
adjoining cities Mayors, Department of Transportation, etc.) to educate
the community about the positive affects of maintaining rail service in
Yelm and to work with industry to utilize the valuable resource.
Rick Kolilis moved to direct Mayor Sanders to appoint a Counci]mernber to
chair and aid in the setup of a "railroad committee", second by Kathy
Wolf. Motion carried. Councilwoman Wolf volunteered to serve as chair of
the committee.
Krag Unsoeld and Ann Watanabe, both staff to the Puget Sound Water Quality
Authority were present to explain the "Draft 1991 Puget Sound Water
Quality Authority Management Plan". Public comments on the draft will be
received through July 20, 1990. The Puget Sound Water Quality Authority
was established in 1985 to serve as the coordinator for the regulatory
agencies and to prepare the overall framework within which the
regulatory agencies develop the specific rules and regulations.
Krag Unsoeld highlighted the changes in the draft plan:
1. The plan serves as the federal conservation and management plan
to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act.
2. Provides for non-wetland habitat protection and preservation
3. The plan encourages proper use and disposal of pesticides and
provides for education elements.
4. Establishes the Puget Sound Foundation, a state-operated
non-profit entity to serve as an environmental education outreach.
~~.~ .~ ~~~~,t ~ atanabe highlighted how the plan and the Puget Sound Water Quality
~~' ~ =--~~h~rity are trying to coordinate efforts to meet requirements of House
Bill 2929 (Growth Bill):
1. Stormwater control program proposes that local governments
develop strategies and local ordinances to deal with stormwater.
Integrate the stormwater element into the city's comprehensive
plan .
2.~ Wetlands program will require that local governments adopt
minimum standards, (developed by Department of.Ecology) to protect
wetlands and critical areas.
3. Fish & wildlife habitat program (non-wetland): In participation
with the state and federal government encourage that local
governments identify critical habitat and make decisions on how to
manage them on a regional basis.
4. Non-point source pollution control: In addition to stormwater
control, the plan encourages a planning element for non-point
pollution.
5. Point source pollution program: Plan calls for increased
monitoring and public participation during the permit process.
Krag explained some of the funding sources that Puget Sound Water Quality
Authority is proposing .to raise the revenue (approximately 8.5 million
dollars) needed to fund the program and to allow the program to offer
grants to assist local governments in meeting the requirements:
1. Commercial marine fuel tax at .04G per gallon
2. Motor vehicle fuel tax charged to the manufacturers of auto-
mobiles at .07% tax on value of car
3. Increase rate for food, fish and shellfish tax to 5.350 uniform
rate
4. Increase the lease-hold excise tax (in 12 Puget Sound counties)
to 70, which is a fee paid in lieu of property tax by private lessors
of public lands.
Department of Ecology is proposing the following fees to assist in the
implementation of environmental control. issues:
1. Non-point pollution control fee of at least $12.00 annually on
all parcels of land except designated "open space" lands
2. $75.00 annual "avoidable" surcharge levied against property
. owners with septic tanks or own livestock. Avoidable if belong
to septic tank utility with annual maintenance and inspections
and if livestock owners adopt best management practices.
3. $6.00 annual avoidable fee for all lands in a stormwater
management area, as soon as the stormwater management plan is
developed,. the fee becomes avoidable.
The above Department of Ecology fees would raise approximately 10-12-
million dollars, with 850 of the money to_go to local governments for non-
point pollution control.
Judy Zimmerman, citizen, was present to express concern over the clear-
cutting of property and specifically mentioned an incident in the Bald
Hills where wildlife was lost from the clear-cutting. She expressed that
she feels strongly that citizens should take a stand to support ecological
balance and integrity and that timber be logged in a thoughtful manner.
She asked that-the Yelm City Council take a stand on the issue.
Councilman Drogseth stated that since the incident occurred in
unincorporated Thurston County, that the matter be brought to their
attention. Councilwoman Wolf and Councilman .Lawton expressed their
sympathy, but .stated that as a Council, they could not take a stand on an
issue outside their jurisdiction. .Councilwoman Wolf stressed that a
"grassroots movement" to educate property owners would be valuable.
Lloyd & Jan Reichel were present with a complaint regarding the unpaid
utility bills of some of their rental tenants that have been forwarded
to them for payment. The City of Yelm has forwarded the unpaid bills to
Mr. Reichel as per RCW #35.21.290, which states that the City shall have a
lien against the premises to which water service was furnished. Amos
Lawton directed staff to research and bring forth a recommendation on a
possible utility deposit increase to cover the larger bills, i.e. those
customers who have a garbage container, and to check with other cities on
the amount of their utility deposits, second by Rick Kolilis. Motion
carried. Rick Kolilis- moved to direct Kathy Wolf, City Hall Liaison, to
meet; with stal:f to access the delinquent accaunt.s sand t<~ c.i:;;:i..;L a.n th~~
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recommendation on a possible deposit increase, second by Kathy~;Woilf.
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Motion carried.
Rick Kolilis moved to deny the Koprek claim at this time, as presented,
second by Amos Lawton. Motion carried.
Council supported the hiring of Neil Aaland, to provide planning services
to the City of Yelm, on an "needs" basis, $25.00 per hour, to assist the
City in meeting the requirements of the new growth bill and to aid in the
planning needed for the proposed Thurston Highland & Associates annexation
and development.
Yelm Historic Master Plan proposal: Gene Borges explained that
approximately one year ago, the Nisqually River Council budgeted and
received monies for a grant to the Yelm Historical Society, but Yelm was
not ready at that time. The grant money is available again this year for
the Yelm Historical Society to hire a consultant to prepare a
"comprehensive historic master plan" that will be used to obtain funding
for a Yelm Museum and Interpretive Center (of the Nisqually Basin). Total
needed money is $10,000, grant would be for $5,000, with a 05,000 local
match (Ye1m Historical Society has approximately $2,000 raised to date,
the remainder would be raised from community donations). Martha Parsons
moved to support and act as the lead agency on the planning grant request,
second by Amos Lawton. Motion carried.
Rick Kolilis moved to adopt Ordinance #380, amending the compensation paid
to Yelm Municipal Court Judges Pro Tempore to $35.00 per hour for attorney
judges pro tempore, $8.00 per hour for non-attorney judges pro tempore,
second by Kathy Wolf. Motion carried.
Yelm City Council received paperwork that the Friend & Rikalo, Inc. claim
had been dismissed and settled.
Ye]m/Thurston County Joint Plan: Council received letters to date
regarding the joint plan. Staff met with Todd Stamm, Thurston County
Planner and went over all the comments and requests for zone changes from
the June 20, 1990 Public Hearing and letters received. Staff will compile
the comments and bring forth recommendations to the Yelm City Council and
Thurston County Commissioners for their review.
Yelm Planning Committee Special Meeting of July 10, 1990: Rick Kolilis
reported on the special meeting that was held to discuss and review the
Thurston Highlands annexation petition sent to the City of Yelm. After
staff review of the boundaries, a recommended boundary (marked as Option
A) was presented to the Planning Committee which runs south from 93rd
Ave. following the Yelm High School boundary, then west and south along
the borders of the Purvis property; then encompasses the Thurston Highland
parcel and heads east and back to the city limits following the southern
boundary of the Dragt and Brown property. MOTION: Kathy Wolf moved to
accept the Ye1m Planning Committee's recommendation to approve of the
Option A (as described above) Thurston Highland & Associates annexation
boundary and grant approval for the City of Yelm and Thurston Highland &
Associates to begin annexation proceedings. Motion seconded by Kathy
Wolf. Rick Kolilis abstained. Motion carried with all other
Councilmembers voting yes.
The following correspondence was received by the Council:
1. First Community Bank ribbon-cutting and grand opening -
July 20, 1990
2. Letter from Thurston County Board of Commissioners regarding
growth management
3. Department of Community Development - Growth Management
legislation information
4. Thurston County Board of Freeholders upcoming meeeting dates
With no further business, the meeting adjourned on a motion by Martha
Parsons, second by Kathy Wolf. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.
ATTEST:
Shelly A. Badger
City Clerk
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Robert A. Sanders
Mayor