10-29-14 Study Session MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro -tem Isom called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers: JW Foster, Joe Baker, Bob Isom, Jennifer Littlefield, Tracey Wood,
Ken Garmann, Russ Hendrickson. Mayor Harding arrived at 5:26 p.m. Staff: Shelly Badger,
Teresa Mattson, Stephanie Ray, Grant Beck andTami Merriman.
Agenda Approval
4a. Unified Development Code (UDC) continued discussion. Tami Merriman updated Council on
the concerns brought forward from the discussion at the September Study Session, including
urban chickens in the city. Grant Beck reviewed his research of what other regional city's
regulations allow when keeping chickens. In response to the permitting of marijuana retail outlets,
including one appealed, Tami provided update to the minimum placement of retail marijuana sales
from all schools, including pre-schools. Other new administrative items for site plan process:
threshold for SEPA review, setbacks, zoning density and parking requirements.
Unified Development Code Update and Overview (from Sept Study Session) Tami Merriman reviewed
the updated Unified Development Code (UDC) that reflects current regulations. The UDC combines existing
zoning, subdivision and development related regulations from the YMC and the Development and Design
Guidelines in a manner that reflects how approval process proceeds, to ease processing for developer the
property owner and staff.
Lastly, in development of the UDC and in discussions with the Yelm School District and future
growth, propose to add to concurrency, giving authority to reserve water connections by
5:50 pm
ordinance for future school, fire, police and city projects.
CONCENSUS- No change to current code that states no livestock in city, with the exception of those
grandfathered in at a location.
CONCENSUS-To update the UDC to clarify and define distance from schools to include preschools of
all kinds in the 1000 ft limit for placement of retail marijuana outlets.
4b. 2015 Preliminary Budget Discussion
Shelly Badger gave a high-level review of the 2015 Budget and provided Council and present staff
with a copy of the preliminary budget and list of assumptions that contributed to its development,
including estimated 2014 ending cash, reducing expenditure requests and conservative revenue
estimates. In addition, labor negotiations will begin with the Teamsters Union for Public Works
and the Police Department that has applied with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Staff
continues to look for ways to reduce expenditures and pursue increased revenue. Asked Council
to review the documents and inquire if they have questions.
5. Mayor's Report: Update on items that may have future impact on the city operation and budget.
Felony arrests may require the arresting agency to be responsible for medical billing of felon while
incarcerated.
Select city water samples tested for copper, that the Department of Health subsequently requires
a special testing regime to determine the cause, if found to be above acceptable levels.
Expired franchise agreement may require consultant to establish.
Reclaimed Water. Plant is struggling with processes to maintain at current levels. Considering
pilot test to move into the future and be successful. Working with reclaimed water scientist and
Parametrix.
6. Council Initiatives.
JW Foster inquired about the completion of the Mosman project. Asphalt was delayed. Shelly and
Stephanie are meeting with WSDOT contractor and will update council with the details.
Ken Garmann noticed the speeding signs received through grant. For $1,500 per year, PD is
collecting baseline data for number of cars traveling roadway and number of those traveling at
excess speed.
Adjourn: 7:53 p.m.
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Attest:
Ron Harding, ayor J ine Schnepf, City Clerk