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YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12,2000,7:30 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to Order. Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All present joined
in the flag salute.
Present: Don Miller, John Thompson, Velma Cuny, Glen Cunningham and Adam
Rivas.
Guests: Michael Welter and Chuck Groth, Thurston County Parks and Recreation,
Christian Fegel, Nisqually Valley News, and Dominic Rivas.
Staff: Shelly Badger, Cathie Carlson, Tim Peterson, Glen Dunnam, Brian Asmus and
Agnes Bennick.
2. Consent Agenda Items:
a. Agenda Approval
b. Minutes: December 8, 1999
c. Vouchers: # 12050-12202, totaling $375,862.11
d. Payroll: Final December 1999, Checks #3179 - #3264, Totaling $113,646.83
00-01 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. CARRIED.
3. Public Comment/Questions - Limited to five speakers for three minutes each. Topics
should not be on the current agenda and should be limited to issues that have not been
discussed previously.
Mayor Wolf introduced Christian Fegel, Nisqually Valley News
4. Y2/Y3 Supplement #3, SCA Engineering - Shelly Badger reported that SCA
Engineering is close to completing the scope of work within the project budget.
However, due to unexpected work added by the Federal Highway Administration and
WSDOT to complete a biological assessment, and to identify hazardous waste, and
perform a visual assessment, archeological analysis and historical survey additional
funding is necessary. Approval of supplement #3 in the amount of $18,831.24 to
cover SCA costs for additional work was requested.
00-02 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY APPROVING
SCA Y2/Y3 SUPPLEMENT #3 FOR $18,831.24. CARRIED.
Badger explained that recalculations for 114 indicate that a $7,200.00 transfer from
the CUlTent Fund is necessary to complete the project as planned. Funds remaining
following project completion would be closed out to the Current Fund.
00-03 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS DIRECTING
STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $7,200 FROM THE
CURRENT FUND TO Y2/Y3. CARRIED.
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a.
Development Guidelines Water & Sewer Update. Tim Peterson explained the need to
update these sections to reflect cunent materials/methods. Staff recommended a
contract with Parametrix not to exceed $5,060.
MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON AWARDING
A $5,060 CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES WATER & SEWER
UPDATE TO PARAMATRIX. CARRIED.
New Business
Special Use Permit (CUP-99-8242- YL) Y elm- Tenino Rail Trail. Cathie Carlson
reported that the Planning Commission had conducted a public hearing in December
and that approval was recommended with three conditions. The permit would permit
construction of an urban trail from behind city hall to the city limits. Most concerns
expressed by adjacent property owners have been addressed; Carlson will contact
letter writers. Discussion continued concerning peak times, shared use of parking lots,
and reconfiguration of the parking lot and long-term plans to increase parking.
Michael Welter, Thurston Co. Parks and Recreation gave an overview of the plans and
indicated that a kiosk would provide information concerning trail rules and etiquette
and that there would be space for some local historical or local infOlmation. Thurston
County Parks and Recreation will be responsible for litter pick up and maintenance.
00-05 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (CUP-99-8242-YL) WITH THE THREE CONDISTIONS
SET FORTH BY THE PLANNING COMMISISON. CARRIED.
b. Ord. No. 690 - Flood Damage Prevention Amendments to YMC Chapter 15.32.
Cathie Carlson explained that Planning Commission held a public hearing in
December. The amendment includes development standards for manufactured homes
and recreational vehicles in flood zones. Carlson reviewed the changes including
addition ofa definition for "Recreational Vehicle," and new/clarified requirements for
placement of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.
00-06 MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
ADOPTING ORDINANCE 690, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
AMENDMENTS. CARRIED.
c. Towing Contract Recommendation. Glenn Dunnam explained that the new contract
would allow service to be provided by more than one company as long as they meet
requirements including response time, licensing, and insurance. Contract companies
would be called out on a rotation basis with calls alternating between contract holders.
Officers would be responsible for passing along next up towing information to the
next shift. A contract holder unable to respond to a call would lose his/her turn in the
rotation. Contracts would be signed and approved by the Mayor. Council requested
that language requiring a valid City ofYelm Business License be added to the
contract. The state patrol set towing fees is the amount that would be paid for service.
00-07 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING AN
OPEN TOWING CONTRACT TO BE SIGNED BY THE MAYOR WITH
BUSINESS LICENSING MODIFICATIONS AS STATED. CARRIED.
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c.
Thurston County Jail Contract - Glenn Dunnam reported that the jail contract with
Thurston County would not be renewed. Dunnam repOlied on the current
overcrowding situation at the Thurston County Jail and CAPCOM space remodel to
add 50 beds. Dunnam reviewed options available in Buckley, Lewis County, the
Nisqually Reservation, and Yakima.
Holding Cell Discussion - Glenn Dunnam reported on requirements and costs of
placing a holding cell in the public safety building. The cell would be authorized for
up to a 24-hour hold, pending arraignment by the judge. Initial costs for the cell,
video equipment, fixtures, and a room (old court) remodel are at $8,000. Council
requested additional infOlmation and costs for feeding, personnel, liability, logistics
for handling bail money received, etc. Dunnam pointed out that the rules for the
holding cell keep changing, and that state codes would need to be investigated. Shelly,
Brian, Glenn and Councilmember Thompson will investigate costs/feasibility.
Old Business:
Ord. No. 687 - Gambling Tax Rate Amendment. Agnes Bennick explained that this
amendment brings the Municipal Code into compliance with reduced tax rates for
bingo and raffles approved by the state legislature last session.
MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED VELMA CURRY BY
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 687 A GAMBLING TAX RATE AMENDMENT.
CARRIED.
Ord. No. 688 - Closing the UDAG Fund.
Agnes Bennick gave an overview of the staff report explaining the two-step process
needed to forgive interfund loans made from the UDAG Fund to the Sewer/Reuse
funds. This ordinance is the first step and approves closure of the UDAG fund into
the Cunent Fund. Ordinances at the next two meetings will forgive the loans and then
move the funds from Current to the Cumulative Reserve Fund.
MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 688 CLOSING THE UDAG FUND INTO THE CURRENT
FUND. CARRIED.
Bid Award - 2 - 2000 Police Cars, Sound Ford, Renton. Glenn Dunnam explained
that bids had been received from Chevrolet and Ford. The combined payment would
be $16,256.80 p/year.
Dunnam briefed Council on damage to 1999 and 1993 vehicles on New Year's Eve
and on incidents involving a 1994 Chevrolet and a 1997 Caprice. Officer May was
injured and will be off until the 21 st.
99-10 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON APPROVING
THE PURCHASE OF TWO 2000 POLICE VEHICLES FROM SOUND FORD IN
RENTON AS A THREE YEAR LEASE PURCHASE. CARRIED.
d. Resolution 395 Amending 389 by conecting the dollar & percentage amounts. Agnes
Bennick explained that the resolution amendment does not change the Ordinance and
Certification that was approved in November.
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MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
RESOLUTION395 AMENDING RESOLUTON 389. CARRIED.
Authorization for Mayor to Sign Water Rights Agreement. Shelly Badger gave an
overview of the agreement. The City will pay $62,000 in exchange for water rights to
140 gallons per minute and 63 acre feet per year. The agreement was written by the
seller's attorney and has been reviewed by Y elm's counsel.
MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN WATER RIGHTS AGREEMENT.
CARRIED.
Reports:
Library Report - rescheduled to 1/26/00
Mayor's Report: Mayor Wolf thanked those attending the Chamber Ball, and
reviewed information concerning a School Program Update, Thurston Co. Millennium
Time Capsule, Legislative Breakfast, and Massing of the Colors.
Council RepOli:
Councilmember Thompson attended the Parks Committee where concern about the
Canal Rd. Park time frame and proposed project manager were discussed. The YPAB
also wanted to have the current city shop area reserved for future parking. Shelly
Badger responded that the state recommended the schedule because it is not realistic
to complete the project in one construction season. Staff will come to Council in the
future with a request to fund a volunteer coordinator to pull together the volunteer
labor/time/equipment. Thompson passed along COnCelTIS that delaying the project
could mean volunteers have moved into the busy season are won't be available.
Councilmember Thompson met with Ken Bragg, Yelm Timberland LibralY Trustee.
The Y elm- Timberland Library Board meeting was cancelled. He also met with Chief
Dunnam.
Councilmember Miller reported that CAPCOM had cancelled today's meeting.
Councilmember Rivas attended a TRPC meeting.
Due to road conditions, Councilmember Cunningham was unable to attend today's
Transportation meeting.
d. Financial Report: Councilmember Rivas reported that he had reviewed the December
1999 and the end of quarter reports were mailed with packets and that everything is
balanced.
e. Park/Park Use Request
1) Abate Chili Cook Off, 5/13/2000, 8am-7 pm, 200
2) Kiwanis' Car Show, 5/21/2000, 8 am-6 pm, 100
3) Yelm HS Reunion, 7/8/2000, All Day, 100
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00-13 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING THREE PARK USE REQUESTS. CARRIED.
9. Con"espondence was reviewed.
10. Adjourn 9:10 P.M.
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Ka yn M. Wolf, Mayor
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Agn . ~P. Bennick, City Clerk
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