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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025
Call to Order: Mayor Joe DePinto called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Roll Call: Tracey Wood, Joseph Richardson, Joshua Crossman, Stephanie
Kangiser, Brian Hess, Trevor Palmer, Terry Kaminski, and Mayor Joe
DePinto.
Staff Present: City Clerk Kathy Linnemeyer, Finance Director Stephanie Dice, and
Public Services Director Cody Colt.
APPROVAL OF THE Motion by Tracey Wood to approve the consent agenda.
AGEND: Seconded by Trevor Palmer
Motion carried 7-0
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS: Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Director
Michael Cade introduced key members of the organization, including
Aslan Meade, Director of Strategic Alliances; George Sharp, Rural
Program Manager; and Mayra Pena, Business Community Liaison. The
presentation outlined the EDC's 2025 Work Plan highlights, regional
partnerships, strategic initiatives, and the organization's role in
supporting businesses and fostering economic development. The full
presentation is available on the City of Yelm's YouTube channel and
website.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Liz Fuhrman spoke about traffic in Yelm and feels that the Yelm Loop
needs to be completed before the roundabouts.
CONSENT AGENDA: a) February 25, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion by Brian Hess to approve the consent agenda.
Seconded by Trevor Palmer
Motion carried 7-0
NEW BUSINESS: Ordinance No. 1129 First Quarter Budget Amendment
Motion by Trevor Palmer to approve Ordinance No. 1129 first
Quarter Budget Amendment.
Seconded by Stephanie Kangiser
Motion carried 7-0
Ordinance No. 1124 Title 18 Updates
Motion by Joshua Crossman to approve Ordinance No. 1124
amending Title 18 of Yelm's Municipal Code.
Seconded by Brian Hess
Motion carried 7-0
Ordinance No. 1133 Amendment to Title 18 Adding Section
18.12.055
Motion by Joshua Crossman to approve Ordinance No. 1133,
enacting an amendment to Title 18 Yelm Municipal Code, adding a
new section 18.12.055 requiring grading permits for activities above
set thresholds.
Seconded by Trevor Palmer
Motion carried 7-0 with a roll call vote.
Resolution No. 654 Fee Schedule Updates
Motion by Trevor Palmer to approve Resolution No. 654, repealing
Resolution No. 645 and updating the City of Yelm's Fee Schedule.
Seconded by Joshua Crossman
Motion carried 7-0 with a roll call vote.
STANDING COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety Committee— Councilmember Hess reported that the Public Safety Committee
met and discussed Officer of the Year, the Nisqually Grant and new hires.
MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR/STAFF REPORTS:
Mayor DePinto —Announced that Community Conversations will be held tomorrow at 6:00
PM, and a Town Hall meeting is scheduled for next week at the Community Center.
Additionally, he attended the EDC meeting and participated in a discussion with community
leaders regarding the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) process.
Public Services Director— Cody Colt reported that four more Flock cameras will be installed,
the City Clerk will attend a training next week and provided updates on the installation of a
handicap -accessible swing at Yelm City Park.
Councilmember Wood —Attended the TCOMM meeting and will attend the Transportation
Policy meeting tomorrow.
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Councilmember Crossman — Has received feedback from citizens who think the "new" trail
is awesome.
Councilmember Kangiser —Attended Dollars for Scholars auction, Public Safety Committee
meeting and the Chamber Forum.
Councilmember Hess—Attended Dollars for Scholars auction.
Councilmember Palmer—Attended the Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Kaminski — Will attend the Arts Commission meeting tomorrow and
attended the Chamber Forum and Dollars for Scholars Auction.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Trevor Palmer to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Seconded by Joshua Crossman
Motion carried 7-0
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March 11, 2025, City of Yelrrn Regular Council Meeting, These minutes record the official actions of
the Yelm C,ty Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Veim's )'ou Tube Channel