03/10/93~~~~~~ CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1993
7:30 P.M., CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda/Motion
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1. Mayor Sanders administered the of office to new
Councilwoman Fatty Forrester.
2. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor
Sanders. All present joined in the flag salute.
3. Council present: Martha Parsons, Amos Lawton, Kathy Wolf
and Patty Forrester. Don Miller was absent. Guests
present: Larry Gilliam, Delwynn Greene, Barry Russell
and Norm DeShaw. Staff: Shelly Badger, Gene Borges and
Agnes Colombo.
4. The agenda was approved as written.
5. Minutes of February 24, 1993.
93-59 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY KATHY WOLF
APPROVING THE FEBRUARY 24, 1993 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION CARRIED.
6. Approval of vouchers.
93-60 MOTION BY KATHY WOLF, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
APPROVING VOUCHERS 12347-12438 TOTALING $347,357.65.
MOTION CARRIED.
7,8,&9. Vacant
10. a. LARRY GILLIAM, HODGES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE -
PURCHASE PROPOSAL FOR FORMER SERVICE STATION (BP) ON
FIRST AVE. S. Mr. Gilliam stated that his purpose was to
determine if the City has an interest in acquiring the
property. Marketing packages were provided to
Councilmembers. Council acknowledged that the property
was in an excellent location but that this property
purchase had not included in the annual budget.
Shelly Badger explained that any property purchase would
require staff to reassess the City's financial capability
and that an executive session would be necessary to
thoroughly discuss such an issue. She indicated that she
would research the issue and get back to Mr. Gilliam.
b. Delwynn Green addressed Council about regulations
for beekeeping within city limits. He presented an
eleven page draft explaining honey bee colony requeening
and the two queen system. Agnes Colombo explained that
Municipal Research had been contacted to provide material
on the subject but that nothing had arrived yet. Barry
Russell offered an opposing viewpoint to Mr. Greene's
belief that specific types of bees (mentioned by Mr.
Greene) were more aggressive. Mr. Russell indicated
willingness to submit additional documentation or answer
questions.
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93°61 MOTION BY KATHY WOLF, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON TABLING THE
ISSUE OF BEEKEEPING UNTIL STAFF GATHERS INFORMATION.
MOTION CARRIED.
11. Brown Annexation - Resolution No. 285.
93°62 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER
APPROVING RESOLUTION N0. 285 (ANX8082). MOTION CARRIED.
Members discussed the lack of quorum anticipated for the
March 24, 1993 regular Council meeting. Staff will
publish public notices and contact individuals scheduled
for the meeting advising them of the cancellation.
12. a. Shelly Badger passed along the Planning Commission's
request for an ordinance addressing improvement
standards: sidewalks, frontage improvements, storm
drainage etc. for interim and final projects, as stated
in the March 1, 1993 minutes.
The Planning Commission has also expressed their feelings
that council direction pertaining to requiring squared
boundaries on annexations. Members' requested that if
Council's position had changed, if squared boundaries
were no longer to be considered, the Planning Commission
should be so advised.
Councilmembers discussed the Planning Commission's
requests for Council input. Kathy Wolf pointed out that
the term "squaring up" was a poor choice of wording and
that came from the county in referring to tidy
boundaries, Councilmembers agreed that it was not
realistic to square boundaries.
93-63 MOTION BY KATHY WOLF, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT STAFF
ESTABLISH THIS POLICY IN WRITING FOR THE PLANNING
COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Martha Parsons reported that the Parks Committee
would like to see Barb Christensen and Bill West attend
upcoming training on "Small Towns" in Seaside, Oregon.
93-64 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY KATHY WOLF
APPROVING REGISTRATION, TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEAL
EXPENDITURES FROM THE PARK TRAVEL/TRAINING FUNDS FOR BILL
WEST AND BARB CHRISTENSEN TO ATTEND "SMALL TOWNS"
TRAINING ON APRIL 5 AND 6, IN SEASIDE OREGON. MOTION
CARRIED.
Martha Parsons told Councilmembers that the Parks
Committee would also like to see members attend the IAC
meeting on March 25 and 26 in Olympia at Evergreen State
College.
93-65 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER
THAT BARB, MARLOU ALLEN AND LISA HILLS BE PERMITTED TO
ATTEND THE IAC TRAINING IN OLYMPIA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF
THE PARKS TRAVEL/TRAINING BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED.
b., 1., Four requests for use of Yelm City Park were
reviewed, all had been recommended for approval by the
Parks Advisory Board.
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93-66 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT
~~~~~~ PARK USE REQUESTS (EAGLES PLANT SALE, YELM PRAIRIE
CHRISTIAN CENTER PICNIC, NISQUALLY VALLEY LADIES GOLF
CLUB BANQUET AND CUB SCOUT PACK 267) BE APPROVED WITH NO
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. MOTION CARRIED.
13.
c. Yelm Municipal Court activity for February: 47
criminal citations, 119 infractions for a total of 166
tickets.
Gene Borges briefed Council on the current situation with
the sewer system. A public hearing is scheduled for
Monday on the Shoreline Permits for both the canal and
the Nisqually River. The appeal process of the awarded
contract has not been settled. A meeting is scheduled
with EPA in Seattle on March 31. Gene also mentioned
that he had explained to involved parties, the financial
risk involved; daily accrual of interest on the sewer
project loan.
Second phase bid award is scheduled for April 5 if EPA
takes action. Gene Borges stressed the importance of the
construction timetable and permits due to limited periods
permitting work near waterways.
Motion by Kathy Wolf, Seconded by Martha Parsons that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
A es P. Colombo Robert A
City Clerk Mayor
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. Sanders
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