08-26-04 SS MINUTES
YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
STUDY SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004
1. Call to Order. Mayor Pro-Tern Harding called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call. Present: Joe Baker and Bob Isom. Late arrivals: Don Miller and
Mayor Rivas. Excused: Pat Fetterly.
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY BOB ISOM APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Presentations
a. Department Report: Yelm Public Works Quarterly Report. Tim Peterson
reviewed his staff report on activities in the Animal Control, Parks, Sewer,
Streets and Water Departments,
b. Business & Occupation Taxes 'Model Ordinance.' Agnes Bennick reviewed
the General Provisions, Administrative Provisions and Model Ordinance that
will replace Yelm's current regulations. The new ordinances are required by the
state and must be adopted by the end of the year. As part of the process a new
Utility Tax Ordinance will also be required. Council requested additional model
ordinance review time.
5. Mayor/Council Initiatives
Issues discussed included:
· Entering the city float in the Patriots Day Parade on 9/11
· Council's Economic Development GoalslBelkin Corp Presentation
· Chamber's interest in a farmers market and hanging baskets
· Road projects/issues including Stevens/l03rd/MosmannlLonemire
· Open Public Meetings Act Training
· Mill Road parking and students walking on roadside
· September Study Session Agenda and pre-budget planning
6./7. OldlNew Business - None
8. jO:Jm: 7:30 p.m.
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