10/23/91MINUZES
'' +=~ CITY OF AIM nEG[JLAR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCInBER 23, 1991, 7:30 PM, YEll~1 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAlM6ERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sanders at 7:30 PM. Counci]sriembers
present: Kathy Wolf, Amos Lawton, Arnold Drogseth, Martha Parsons and Rick
Kolilis. Staff: Gene Borges, Glenn Dunnam, Shelly Badger and Sandy Mackie
(Owens Davies Mackie). Visitors: Greg Kirsch, Chuck Hall, Cindy Cecil,
Judy Slater, Dennis Su and Leslie Taggesell.
The minutes of the October 9, 1991 Regular Meeting were approved on a motion
by Martha Parsons, second by Amos Lawton. Motion carried.
The agenda was approved as amended by Martha Parsons, second by Arnold
Drogseth. Motion carried.
Payroll for the month of October 1991 was approved on a motion by Rick
Kolilis, second by Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
The following voucher was approved on a motion by Amos Lawton, second by
Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
Community Development Block Grant: $345.65
Chuck Hall, Superintendent, Yelm Community Schools and Greg Kirsch, Deputy
Superintendent, Yelm Community Schools were present to discuss the
District's Strategic Planning process which will be used to create the
future for our children. The planning process will help to identify the
functions, objectives and strategies of the District and develop action
plans to achieve the goals. On November 15-17, 1991, Yelm Community Schools
will sponsor a 2~-day retreat where educators and community members will
formtialize a strategic plan for the next 3-5 years. Action teams will be
formed to implemient the plans and to assign the responsibility of action to
individuals within the school system. Gene Borges stated that the City has
been meeting with the District to discuss long-range growth and planning.
Cindy Cecil, UCBO Executive Director, was present to inform the Council of
her research regarding the use of CDBG Housing Rehabilitation funds to
obtain a shelter for the community. Department of Community Development
will allow the use of Yelm's Housing Rehabilitation CDBG (Community
Development Block Grant) funds to move a shelter to the chosen UCBO
Community Services Center site, however, the City must notify the public of
their wishes to use the remaining CDBG funds (approximately $7500.00) to
move a house to be used as a shelter, hold a Public Hearing for input from
the community and make the decision whether the money will be granted or
loaned to the UCBO. Cindy informed the Council that she has found other
funding sources for rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of the
shelter. MOTION: Kathy Wolf moved to authorize staff to initiate the
public process for use of CDBG Housing Rehabilitation funds for a shelter
for the UCBO, second by Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
Mrs. Cecil informed Council that a Community Mental Health officer will be
in Yelm 2-3 days per week beginning November 20, 1991. After the new
Community Services Center is open, they may be able to supply Yelm with a
full-time officer.
Mayor Sanders reported on the monthly Mayor's Meeting of October 23, 1991 at
the Port of Olympia. Discussed was the need for sewer systems in Tenino,
Rainier and Bucoda. The Olympia Air Service Team asked for support from the
cities for an airport in the Olympia area to reduce traffic at the SeaTac
Airport. The Committee is looking into an alternate site for an airport and
the Olympia area is a consideration due to its ideal location between
Portland and Seattle. Mayor Sanders will provide Councilmembers with the
necessary information to write letters of support.
Resolution No. 227 stating the City's opposition to Initiative 559 (property
tax rollback) was approved on a motion by Rick Kolilis, second by Kathy
Wolf. Motion carried.
Sandy Mackie, City Attorney, briefed the Council on the upcoming November
13, 1991 Thurston Highland Environmental Impact Statement "Scoping" Meeting
at 7:00 PM. The invitation to comment on the scope of the EIS was made
available to the Public on October 23, 1991. Citizens, agencies and
affected tribes may comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, probable
significant adverse impacts and licenses tlutt may tau ructuiruc3 E~ri~r i~~ i-l~u~
November 13 meeting or they may attend the meeting at 7:00 PM to giv'~ethe ~'
comments in person. After the "Scoping" meeting, a Scoping Letter wil~l~be~,
issued to Thurston Highlands stating the elements to be included in the
Environmental Impact Statement.
Yelm Library Report for October 1991: Leslie Taggesell was present to give
the report. Overall circulation shows a 9a increase through September 1991.
As of January 1, 1991, Yelm Timberland Library will no longer be mailing out
holds to patrons. After that date, Yelm will be holding the books for the
patrons at the library for them to pick up, thus increasing the amount of
traffic in the library. However, a tremendous savings will be realized by
the Timberland Library system in postage.
Ye1m Planning Commission Meeting of October 15, 1991 and Special Meeting of
October 22, 1991: Councilmembers were given copies of the minutes of the
October 15, 1991 Public Hearing on the J.C.H. Developement Co. rezone
request to rezone 12.5 acres on the west side of Crystal Springs St. NW from
Residential/Agricultural to Residential. Mr. Mackie will be present at the
November 19, 1991 Planning Commission meeting to discuss options for action
on the rezone and the preliminary plat application.
Council action on the request to lease or purchase city property to
construct a miniature golf course was tabled (motion by Kathy Wolf, second
by Amos Lawton, motion carried) until more information can be obtained from
legal counsel on the lease of city property and engineers regarding location
of sewer mains, pump stations, etc. Planning Commission recommended
approval of the situation of a miniature golf course in a commercially zoned
area.
On a motion by Kathy Wolf, second by Amos Lawton, Council tabled action on
the Kampfer and Emanuel Lutheran Church requests for use/vacation of alleys
until more information can be obtained from legal counsel, the engineer
.regarding location of sewer mains and a recommendation from the Planning
Commission. Motion carried.
Rick Kolilis moved to accept the loo annexation petition submitted by Yelm
Community Schools for annexation of property (approximately 85 acres)
situated east of Hwy. 507 and west of Mill Road and allow Yelm Community
Schools to commence annexation proceedings. Second by Amos Lawton. Motion
carried. Thurston County has no objection to adjustment of immediate
annexation boundary lines to conform to this annexation request.
Yelm Police Report: Chief Dunnam presented the Council with a written
briefing regarding his feelings on options for a jail facility in Yelm. He
updated Council on the meetings of the TOGETHER group and their success in
obtaining grants for our area. Yelm, in conjunction with Yelm Community
Schools, has applied for a DCD Law Enforcement Drug Education Program grant
in the amount of $18,075.00 to be used for a computer for DARE Program use
and a second DARE officer to teach DARE to the 8th grade students. The Yelm
Police Department is participating in various testing and other programs at
Yelm schools to increase visibility and improve officer/student
relationships.
Gene Borges and Glenn Dunnam will meet with Attorney Sandy Mackie to discuss
future planning issues.
The Yelm Municipal Court report will be tabled to the November meeting.
Street/Water Report: Water main leaks from October 19, 1991 have been
repaired. Maria Kramer was hired to fill the water meter reader position
with the City. Maria is a current part-time city employee (Police Reserve)
and will be working 40 hours per month for the water department.
Yelm has received an "informal" approval on a $40,000 grant from Department
of Transportation to conduct the Comprehensive Transportation Study.
Sewer Project: Council received a letter from Bill DaVee, City Manager,
City of Centralia, regarding the draft agreement on the City of Centralia
Power Canal/Yelm Sewage Treatment Facility. After agency approval (DOE,
EPA), the agreement may be formalized by approval of both City Councils and
signatures. Centralia is ready for that action, pending agency approval of
the document.
Cene Borges reported on his trip with representatives from 1'ar-ric:r's llunr.:
~,~ dmai.;istration to view the Loon Lake, Washington STEP collection system.
V~~~ ~~h~ rip was very valuable, with much learned regarding the combination of
STEP tanks for improved efficiency and cost savings. Farmer's Home and Yelm
discussed the possibility of future additional grants for low income, senior
citizens, etc, if needed.
Yelm Parks Advisory Committee Meeting of October 16, 1991: Based on the
recommendation of the Yelm Parks Advisory Committee and Council Liaison
Martha Parsons, Kathy Wolf moved to allow use of the remaining $4,000 in the
1991 budget (in City Park/Cochrane Park line items) for purchase of
nr-zterials for new bathrooms in City Park and the purchase of a "guaranteed"
living Christmas Tree for Yelm City Park (tree to be ordered and erected
prior to the December 7 "Christmas in the Park" celebration). Motion was
seconded by Martha Parsons. Motion carried with Amos Lawton and Arnold
Drogseth opposing the motion.
Arnold Drogseth moved to change the Regular Council Meeting of November 27,
1991 (Thanksgiving Eve) to Tuesday, November 26, 1991, second by Martha
Parsons. Motion carried. Staff will publish the required notification.
A Special Meeting of the Council for the purpose of conducting a work
session on the 1992 Preliminary Budget was scheduled for Tuesday, October
29, 1991, 5:00 PM, Yelm City Hall Council Chambers.
The Viacom annual holiday commercial message will be taped on Wednesday,
November 13, 1991 at 6:00 PM, Yelm Council Chambers. All staff and
Councilmembers are encouraged to attend.
A letter was received from Leland J. Pledger regarding the U.S. West
proposal to construct a 150 foot antenna support tower in Thurston County.
Arnold Drogseth agreed to represent the City Council at the "Children of the
Green Earth" tree planting ceremony on Yelm Creek on Saturday, November 9,
1991 at 10:00 AM. Attendees will gather at Yelm Prairie Christian Center.
With no further business, Martha Parsons moved to adjourn at 9:15 PM, second
by Kathy Wolf. Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
Shelly A. ~adger ~
City Clerk
Robert A. Sanders
Mayor