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03 05 2019 Agenda PacketAGENDA YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 6:00 pm 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. a. Presentation prepared for Council Retreat regarding the Comp Plan b. Arts Commission C. General Government Committee update on Old City Hall building options, next steps and discussion 4. Mayor's Report 5. Councilmember Initiatives Upcoming Meetings Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building Meeting Information It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodations to conduct business or participate in government processes or activities, please contact Lori Lucas, at 360.458.8402 at least four (4) working days prior to the scheduled event. For information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Title VI Statement, click this link http://www.ci.yelm.wa.us/human-resources/. The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are available at www.velmwa.gov. YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 206 MCKENZIE AVE. YELM, WA 1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m 2. Present: Councilmembers: EJ Curry, Molly Carmody, Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, and Terry Kaminski. Joe DePinto arrived at 6:06 p.m. Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Police Chief Todd Stancil, Court Administrator Sonia Ramirez, Public Works Director Chad Bedlington, and City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Mossman. 3. a. Presentation by the Pacific West Athletic Center Doug Martin, Chairman/CEO-PWAC and Dustin Ritchie, Vice Chairman-PWAC explained that the Pacific West Athletic Center is a proposed facility for providing athletic training, talent development, and performance diagnostics to athletes in the Pacific Northwest Region. They also shared why Thurston County and why Yelm would be a great location for this facility. 3. b. Jail Contract Update Todd Stancil, Chief of Police updated the Mayor and Council on the proposed changes to the new Jail Contract. The rates have increased slightly over a five-year period. An updated Jail Contract will come to Council later in February for their approval. 3. c. Continued Council discussion about utilization of the former City Hall Discussion ensued about the use of the old building including a Veteran's Hub and the Boys and Girls Club and/or a combination of both groups. The General Government Committee will put together a proposal for Council discussion on February 26, and approval at a future Council meeting. 3. d. Continued Council discussion about the 640 Acres zoned master plan community of which the property owner has 1 year to pay all principle, Interest and penalties due to the LID to redeem the property Council discussed the 640 Acres and the financial responsibilities of the City of Yelm and the possibilities for that property. 4. Mayors Report Mayor Foster received a compliment from Superintendent Brian Wharton on the great job that the Public Works Department has done on keeping the roads safe for travel during this cold spell. The Yelm Police Department had their first Narcan save last Saturday morning. The League of Women Voters will hold a meeting on March 19, at the Yelm Community Center on the history and usage of water in Yelm. There will be a Yelm Prairie Days meeting February 13, 2019 at the Yelm Community Center. S. Council Initiatives Councilmember Tracey wood voiced concerns about garbage in the empty lots behind Goodwill and the Dollar Tree. Councllmember Joe DePinto would like to maintain the Library services and believes they provide many good services to the community. The first Homelessness Task Force meeting went very well and the next meeting will be March 19, at City Hall at 5:30 pm. Councilmember Tad Stillwell agreed with Councilmember DePinto about the Library and would like to discuss their location. Councilmember Terry Kaminski received many emails regarding the Proposed Bio solids Site in Thurston County. Adjourn 7:45 p.m. Attest: i&%nd ffLary JW oster, Mayr Lori Mossman, City Clerk These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.