01-25-95 Minutes
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1995, 7:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda/Motion
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1. Mayor Kathryn Wolf called the meeting to order at 7: 30 pm. All
present joined in the flag salute.
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Council present: Martha Parsons, Velma Curry, Amos Lawton, Bob
Gallagher and Don Miller. Visitors: Roland & Sandy Verrone, Dean
Hooper, Mark Carpenter, John Huddleston, Patty Kinny, Nisqually
Valley News, and members of Scout Troop 217. Tom Skillings,
Skillings and Connolly, Kristin Blalack, Yelm Library, and numerous
Yelm staff members, including Gene Borges, Shelly Badger, Ken
Garmann, Glenn Dunnam, and Agnes Colombo.
Agenda additions/deletions.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED AMOS LAWTON APPROVING THE AGENDA
WITH THE ADDITION OF ITEM 8,d, ORDINANCE NO. 546, SKATEBOARDS AND
SIMILAR DEVICES. CARRIED.
Minutes of December 11, 1995.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING MINUTES
OF DECEMBER 11, 1995 WITH WORDING IN AGENDA ITEM 10,d, CHANGED FROM
DUMP TRUCK TO FLAT BED TRUCK. CARRIED.
Approval of payroll and vouchers.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING PAYMENT OF
THE JANUARY 1995 PARYROLL. CARRIED.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY APPROVING PAYMENT
OF VOUCHERS 17589 AND 17716-17718, TOTALLING $84,622.62. CARRIED.
5.
Yelm Reclaimed Water Project. Tom Skillings, Skillings and Connolly,
delivered a presentation on Yelm's Reclaimed Water Project.
Information included the intent of the project, mission statement,
applications unique to Yelm, uses and standards. Another
presentation is scheduled for Yelm Chamber of Commerce meeting on
March 14.
Following the presentation, Gene Borges and Tom Skillings fielded
questions from the audience.
6. Public Hearing - (ANX8128). Mayor Wolf closed the meeting and opened
the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. Councilmember Miller left the room.
No conflicts or objections to any participants were voiced.
Shelly Badger explained that the annexation was for a 1.5 acre parcel
located at Burnett Road and SR510. The owner has requested
commercial zoning. The property is located in the Urban Growth Area
and shown with multi-family zoning in the Yelm Comprehensive Plan.
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The Yelm Planning Commission recommended approval with zoning
consistent with the new Comprehensive Plan to be adopted in the near
future.
No public comment was forthcoming. Councilmember Gallagher noted
that a request to consider changing the zone should be anticipated.
Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 8:45 and Councilman Miller
returned to the meeting.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING (ANX8128)
AT SR510 AND BURNETT ROAD AS RECOMMENDED BY THE YELM PLANNING
COMMISSION. CARRIED. DON MILLER ABSTAINED.
7. Public Comment/Questions. None voiced.
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New Business:
a. Ordinance No. 545 - increasing fund appropriations to match
expenditures using revenue generated in excess of anticipated
amounts.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING ORDINANCE
NO. 545 AMENDING 1994 BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 486 BY INCREASING FUND
APPROPRIATIONS. CARRIED.
b. Thurston County Population & Employment Forecasting Update.
Shelly Badger explained the process involved in determining the
projected number of people in the county, where they will live and
where they will be employed. Council input was requested in the area
of future manufacturing employment for the area. Currently 5.5
percent of the county employment is in this category. Historically
this percentage has been declining. variable items considered
included: new industries, Ft. Lewis and net out-bound commuters.
Following discussion Councilmembers felt that the 5.5 percent figure
should be used.
c. Park Use Request - This request had been administratively
approved to allow publication of the event.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING A PARK
USE REQUEST FROM FIONIA REEVES ON 2/13/95 FOR A WILDERNESS AWARENESS
WORKSHOP. CARRIED.
d. Ordinance No. 546. Chief Dunnam explained that he had been
working with Jim Blundell on preparation of this ordinance. The
intent of the ordinance is to limit or restrict the use of
skateboards, go-carts and similar devices. A monetary penalty or
community service hours could be imposed on individuals violating the
ordinance.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING
ORDINANCE 546 RESTRICTING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS AND SIMILAR DEVICES.
CARRIED.
10. Old Business: none
11. Reports:
a. Planning - Councilmember Lawton reported that due to public
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hearings he had to leave the meeting. Shelly Badger reminded
Councilmembers of the Joint Comprehensive Plan public hearing
scheduled for Monday, January 30, 6:00 pm, at the Yelm Fire Station.
Councilmember Miller will not be able to attend. Revisions to the
plan are to be distributed following this evening's meeting.
Adoption of the final draft is scheduled for the February 22, City
Council meeting.
b. Library Report - Kristin Blalack reported on the usual reduction
of activity at this time of the year, which allows staff to work on
projects that have been accumulating; job interviews for a new staff
position scheduled for 1/26; and the next Friends of the Library
meeting at 6 pm on 1/26.
Shelly Badger added that she had met with Dean Hooper to talk about
ideas for a future facility. Some good ideas were presented and a
meeting with the Library Board would be scheduled in the future.
c. Liaison Reports:
1) City Hall - Planning position has been advertised.
2) Court - Councilmembers were invited to attend a court session
tomorrow, and to extend birthday wishes to the judge.
3) Public Works - Councilmember Parsons reported that she met with
Ken GarmanN and paid a visit to the PW yard, she described the tour
as educational. Another meeting has been scheduled to become
acquainted with water department facilities and operations.
Ken Garmann reported that the defective sewer floats should be
replaced this work. He is working on project funding/grants for
streets, sidewalk water system improvements, with most grants due in
Feb./Mar./April.
Also on the Public Works slate is the joint city/telephone company
parking lot and street enhancement project and work on street lights.
Thurston Co. would like to meet with staff concerning Wellhead
Protection. Councilmember Parsons indicated that direction at
previous meetings had been vague. Other discussion questioned
expectations and costs. Ken Garmann added that Yelm is far ahead on
this issue but he would like to set up a meeting.
4) Police - Councilmember Miller reported that "Gangs? Not My
Child II had been prepared for distribution to area parents. Some gang
graffiti problems have been experienced at the schools. The booklet
intent is to alert parents of what signs to watch for that could mean
a child is involved with a gang and what action to take. Officer
Asmus combined materials to produce the booklet which will be
available at the PD and throughout the community.
The skateboard park dedication will be a 3:30 pm, Monday, January 30.
Thanks to PW employees for extra hours getting ready for the opening.
Ken Garmann added that all the other volunteers who had played a part
in the project should be applauded.
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Other information included: Approval of a gambling facility for the
Nisqually Tribe; Officer Bourgeois will be leaving in February for
another position; Deputy Joe Williams leaving to pursue other
interests and vehicle to be sold.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING SALE OF 1987
CHEVROLET FOR $500 WHICH WILL BE PAID TO PACIFIC ELECTRONIC
FOR EQUIPMENT BEING INSTALLED IN A RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE.
CARRIED.
5) Financial Reports prepared by Daisy Lawton, treasurer
included an End of Year '94 Asset and Outstanding Warrant Report and
Expenditure and Revenue Reports.
d. Mayor's Report - Meetings attended: Nisqually River Citizen's
Advisory Committee, Department of Ecology, Economic Development
Council, Capital Medical Center Photo Session, Chamber, Port of
Olympia for discussion concerning development of a Yelm information
packet and marketing, largest deterrent is I-5 Access, Major
Nisqually River Council, and meetings with staff members.
Upcoming: Skateboard Park Opening, 1/30/95, 3:30, Nisqually river
Land Trust Auction, Joint Comp Plan, 1/30, 95, 6: 00, Yelm Fire
Station, Interlocal Agreement Process meeting, 2/2/95, 7:00, L&I. ~
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Mayor Wolf requested approval of expenditure for attendance at AWC
Legislative Days, 2/22 and 2/23/95 with registration @ $75 p/person.
Planning to Attend: Mayor, Councilmember Gallagher, Police Chief and
CAO.
MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING EXPENDITURE
FOR AWC LEGISLATIVE DAYS FOR FOUR PEOPLE FOR TWO DAYS. CARRIED.
e. Council Report - Councilmember Gallagher reported on attending
the Transportation Policy Board meeting; discussion what can't be
funded; a 2/1/95 public hearing is scheduled.
11.
Correspondence reviewed included: Legacy of
Legislative Bulletin items and Nisqually Regional
Artist Reception & Gallery Opening on 2/4/95.
12. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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Arts Council,
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Mayor Pro-Tempore
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Agn s P. Colombo, City Clerk
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