03-23-10 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 MINUTES
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present: Joe Baker, Bob Isom, Mike McGowan, Tracey Wood, John
Thompson, and Russ Hendrickson. Excused: Don Miller.
3. Agenda Approval
10-20 MOTION BY JOE BAKER APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Harding read the Arbor Day Proclamation that expanded Arbor Day to
Arbor Month for the month of April 2010. He encouraged citizens to join the City
the Yelm in celebrating Arbor Day, April 30, 2010 at Yelm City Park at 11 am
and to plant trees to promote the well-being of this and future generations.
5. Public Comment -
Scott Mills, Yelm Lion's Club, updated Council on the annual Prairie Days
planning; asking Council for continued support to repeat the beer garden and
the temporary closure of a section of two streets for vendors during the event,
June 24-26, 2010. He will have more information later on the possibility of
adding events or expanding the event to a week of activities. Mayor and Council
offered positive feedback from the previous year Prairie Days, encouraging Mr.
Mills to proceed with the application of needed permits and approval requests.
6. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: Regular Meeting, March 9, 2010.
b. Payable Checks 53152-53234, Totaling $152,313.10
10-21 MOTION BY BOB ISOM APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing- none scheduled
8. New Business -none scheduled
9. Old Business -
Resolution No. 508, Palisades West Findings and Conclusions
Brent Dille, City's attorney, reviewed Council's denial of Palisades West
Subdivision Plat Amendment from March 9, 2010 Council meeting. Resolution
No. 508 memorializes previous vote with further detail in revised Resolution to
deny plat amendment.
10-22 MOTION BY BOB ISOM ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 508, FINDINGS AND
CONCLUSIONS PRESENTED FOR PALISADES WEST PLAT AMENDMENT
DENIAL. CARRIED.
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10. Mayor and City Council Reports
Councilmember Baker attended Intercity Transit meeting reporting that
committee has not reached a conclusion on the rate increase. He reported from
the Senior Center that building repairs are needed and finances continue to
improve with the help of Tree of Life fundraiser, Nisqually Tribe Red Wing
casino and donations to the center's boutique by J.Z. Knight.
Councilmember McGowan reported attending the HOME Consortium planning
session for forum in May. Reminded citizens that Senior Center offers tax
assistance. Mayor Harding added they also provide a food and wellness
program.
Councilmember Wood attended Transportation Policy Board meeting with
nothing to report related to this area.
Mayor Harding participated in monthly Mayor's Forum with Mayors, County
Commissioner and Port Commissioner discussing regional license fee.
11. Executive Session -none scheduled
12. Correspondence included Thurston Regional Planning Council 04/02/10 pre-
agenda, and invitations to Council for: Thurston County; County-City Meetings,
March 31 in Tumwater, American Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast, May 11,
2010 at St. Martins University and Providence Health Services Yelm Medical
Office Building Groundbreaking, April 3, 2010.
13. Adjourn: 7:2,3, p.m.
Ron Harding; Mayor
Attest
Janine nepf, City Clerk
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