01 05 2021 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 6:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmembers: James Blair, EJ Curry, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, Joe
DePinto and Terry Kaminski. Molly Carmody joined the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Staff present: Community Development Director Grant Beck, City Administrator Michael
Grayum, Public Works Director Cody Colt, Police Chief Todd Stancil, and City Clerk & HR
Manager Lori Lucas.
3. a. TCOMM IGA Update
Executive Director Keith Flewelling and Deputy Director Wendy Hill gave a presentation on
the updated Intergovernmental Agreement that will be coming to Council on January 12,
2021 for approval,
3. b. Yelm Chamber of Commerce Update
An overview presentation of the 2020 events, accomplishments and partnerships was given
by Executive Director Line Critchfield and the Board of Directors.
3. c. Professional Services Agreement with RH2 for the Downtown Water Building/Well
Modifications Update
Public Works Project and Programs Manager Patrick Hughes gave a brief update on the
preliminary design and cost estimates on the building upgrades needed. The PSA will come
before Council on January 26, 2021 for approval.
3. d. Contract for Water Main Extension Update
Public Works Project and Programs Manager briefed Council on the contract to replace some
of the older water lines in the City. This contract will come before Council on January 12,
2021 for approval.
3. e. 30 Minute Executive Session regarding Property Acquisition-RCW 42.30.110 (b)
This item was moved to the end of the meeting.
4. Mayors Report —
Mayor Foster shared Governor Jay Inslee's update that was given earlier in the day, with
Council.
S. Council Initiatives —
Councilmember Carmody will be attending the Intercity Transit meeting tomorrow.
Councilmember Wood will continue to survive as a restaurant owner in our community
during these uncertain times.
Councilmember DePinto wanted to make sure the Drive through Pharmacy is scheduled
for the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Kaminski asked if a response was received from Governor Inslee's office
regarding the Resolution that was submitted supporting the opening of local businesses.
3. e. 30 Minute Executive Session regarding Property Acquisition-RCW 42.30.110 (b)
At 7:14 p.m. the Mayor and Council went into an Executive Session to discuss a Property
Acquisition.
At 7:31 the Executive Session concluded.
Adjourn: 7:31 p.m.
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J,; Foster, Mayor Lori Lucas, City Clerk
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yeimwa.gov.
1-05-2021