04-25-01 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25,2001,7:30 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OPENING
1.
Mayor Rivas called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Council present: Don Miller, John Thompson, Glen Cunningham and Bob
Isom. Excused: JW Foster.
2.
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Agenda Approval
MOTION BY DON MILLER SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON
APPROVING THE AGENDA AS WRITTEN. CARRIED.
3.
Public Comment - none
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Minutes City Council Meeting, April 11, 2001
5. Vouchers No. 14943-15008, Totaling $233,314.49
6. . Preliminary Payroll, April 2001
01-43 - b MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM
APPROVING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Bill Devore Sr. was introduced as Yelm's new Police Chaplain. Mr.Devore
will be available as a resource for the community and officers in time of
need. He expressed the importance of giving back to the community and is
looking forward to the opportunity.
8.
Demonstration of the newly acquired M26 Taser. Officer Rompa provided a
brochure, visual target and a subject for demonstration of the T aser used
as a non-lethal tool to reduce injury to both subjects and officers. When the
probes come in contact with the subject, either fired from a range up to 21
ft. or direct contact with the end of the Taser, the muscles contract and the
subject is overwhelmed. Safety and monitoring features were reviewed.
The live demonstration included firing the taser at a metallic target that
showed the action of the impulses through the body for a 5 seconds burst.
For the demonstration on the subject the probes were taped to two points
on the body and activated only long enough to disable the subject.
Costs of tasers, cartridges, software and training were discussed and the
likelihood of requesting additional tasers for each patrol car.
9.
Public Hearinq on Amendments to Chapter 15.49, Integrated Project
Review. Mayor Rivas opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m., announcing
that date, place, time and purpose of the hearing. There were no objections
to participants or conflicts identified. Mayor Rivas called for the staff report.
Cathie Carlson reviewed the reasons for the proposed amendment request.
As city and county Comprehensive Plan amendments can be done only
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once a year, the current December deadline conflicts with other workload
requirements. County Commissioners revised the county schedule from
December to June as the deadline for adoption. Planning Commission held
a public hearing and recommended changing Yelm's time line to coincide
with the schedule approved by the County Commissioners.
Being no additional comment, Mayor Rivas closed the public hearing at
8:09 p.m.
MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY BOB ISOM
APPROVING ORDINANCE 733, AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.49
INTEGRATED PROJECT REVIEW AS PROPOSED. CARRIED.
Transportation Project for STP funds. TRPC, the agency responsible for
administering Federal Transportation funds has switched from a
competitive grant to a direct allocation process. Criteria set for selection of
projects are safety, preservation and efficiency, not increased capacity.
Staff met to review projects in the 6-year and 20 year plan. The 103rd Street
project rose to the top to meet criteria to complete a link from 5 corners,
down Creek Street and back down 103rd with hopes to augment West
Road. Felt this project had the best chance to get outside funds for
completion.
MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
DIRECTING STAFF TO GO FORWARD WITH THE PRESENTATION TO
TRCP FOR 103RD STREET PROJECT FUNDING.
Notice of Completion of Public Works Contract. Stephanie Conners
reviewed report on Public Works building completion. Project was on
budget target. Since the report was written concerns on the storm pond
have been warranted as working.
MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
RELEASE OF RETAINAGE TO KAUFMANN BROS. FOR COMPLETED PUBLIC
WORKS BUILDING PROJECT. CARRIED.
Local Facilities Charge, Canal Road Park. Stephanie Conners reviewed
staff report on Canal Road Park water needs. A meeting was held to
discuss options to get water to the furthest point of the park. Two options
were considered: drilling a new exempt well or extending the City's
watermain from 100th and Grove to the park. After meeting with staff and
engineers, it was determined to support the extension of the watermain at a
cost of approximately $80,000. Advantages were discussed, including
potable water to the site and capital improvement to the property.
Stephanie Conners asking council to decide if this is a good improvement
project and if the Local Facilities charge is an option to consider to
recapture some of the cost of the 2000 ft extension from the benefited
properties.
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Questions included: costs to property owner when it is the park that needs
the water, cost difference between government contract and private
contractor, if time limits like latecomer fee could be extended, if fire
hydrants can be added later and how much of the costs should be
considered to recapture,
Staff indicated that water rights, supply, capacity and water service areas
are currently being determined and analyzed as part of the
Comprehensive Water Plan.
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APPROVING A CAPITAL WATERMAIN EXTENTION OF
APPROXIMATELY 2000-FT OF 10" PVC PIPE FROM 100TH WAY AND
GROVE ROAD TO CANAL ROAD PARK. CARRIED.
01-48 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM
DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT A LOCAL FACILITIES CHARGE
ORDINANCE. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
13. None
14. Councilmember Miller
a) Court - written report provided
b) Financial - none reported
15. Councilmember Thompson
a) Police report was reviewed. Brian Asmus reported attending Bill
Devore's academy graduation where he received an award from his
classmates for the person they would most like to have as their partner.
Shelly Badger reported the May 14 Jail Meeting is tentatively changed to
May 21 or May 30 depending on how many can attend.
b) Public Works report was reviewed. Grand opening for new facility is May
22. Councilmember Thompson reported that City staff is looking into ways
to get help in the cleanup of the BNSF line route. Brian reported squatters
have moved from the right of way to private property.
Councilmember Thompson attended a council meeting at the City of Lacey
where Yelm was presented with a sequoia tree in honor of Arbor Day.
16. Councilmember Isom
a) Parks Advisory Board - none reported
b) Park Use Requests - none reported
17. Council member Cunningham
a) Planning Commission- Councilmember Cunningham attended
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informative work session that featured tax auditor who explained how taxes
were collected and distributed back to the cities.
b) Railroad Committee - none reported
Chamber of Commerce sponsored Yelm entry sign has run into county
permit problems because of the location. Committee will review and keep
council informed.
18. Councilmember Foster
a) City Hall
1) Administrative Offices - none reported
2) Community Development - written report provided.
b) Senior Center - none reported
c) Councilmember Foster attended Emergency Medical Services Council
meeting and Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting.
19. Mayor Rivas attended ITP&O meeting and met with Council member
Thompson and Councilmember Foster. Had lunch with Shelly and Colonel
Freidabetch, 1 st Special Force at Fort Lewis. Colonel Freidabetch is the
liaison to the Fort Lewis and will be attending events in Yelm in addition to
keeping Yelm informed of the events at Fort Lewis.
A Yelm Creek briefing is being prepared for next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was reviewed
ADJOURN: 9.07 p.m.
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