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YELM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 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 and Glen Cunningham. Adam
Rivas was excused.
2. Consent Agenda Items
00-102 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON
APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. CARRIED.
a. Agenda
b. Minutes: July 26, 2000
c. Vouchers: #13376 - #13453, Totaling $132,826.47
d. Payroll: Final July 2000, Checks 3755-3832, Totaling $110,582.00
3. Public Comment/Questions. None
4. New Business:
a. Resolution No. 403 Killion Road Extension LID - Shelly Badger
presented an overview of the staff report dated August 2, 2000. The
proposal, a request for formation of a local improvement district (LID) for
Killion Rd. infrastructure improvements, would include preformation
costs in the LID. Resolution 403 establishes conditions in which the City
will entertain a petition for a LID. A Preformation Agreement was also
reviewed with changes made to Item 5 that would strike the name of an
engineering firm and replace the name with "of choice."
00-103 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 403, KILLION ROAD EXTENSION LID
WITH CONDITIONS. CARRIED.
00-104 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING THE KILLION ROAD EXTENSION LID PREFORMATION
AGREEMENT WITH CHANGES TO ITEM #5. CARRIED.
b. Resolution No. 402 Right-of Way Acquisition Procedure, Appraisal
Waiver Procedure, Administrative Settlement Limits of Authority, and
Government Agreement for Aid with WSDOT - Shelly Badger gave an
overview of the staff report dated august 2, 2000, explaining that the
resolution meets requirements to establish a Right-of-Way Acquisition
Procedure, an Appraisal Wavier Procedure and determining staff authority
limits in making Administrative Settlement Offers.
The Government Agreement for Aid for Land Acquisition, Relocation,
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and Related Services is a contract with WSDOT for right-of-way
appraisals, appraisal reviews, negotiations, and relocation services. If
Yelm needs assistance in these areas, a task order outlining the scope of
work and fees is prepared to cover WSDOT's costs to provide the services.
00-105 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON
APPROVING RESOLUTION 402 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT FOR AID WITH WSDOT. CARRIED.
5. Old Business:
a. Washington City and County Pipeline Safety Consortium re Olympic
Pipeline. Shelly Badger presented an overview of the staff reported dated
July 31, 2000, explaining that because pipeline safety concerns the
Washington City and County Pipeline Safety Consortium was formed.
One of the functions of the consortium is to develop a standard franchise
agreement for members with emphasis on testing, safety, operations and
potential fees.
An Interlocal Agreement was included in materials. The agreement
identifies consortium goals, leadership and administrative roles,
membership and financial responsibilities.
Yelm area test results showed no irregularities and the pipeline was
recently purchased by British Petroleum and Equilon. Following
discussion, council requested that additional information be gathered.
Follow-up was scheduled for the September 13 meeting.
6. Reports:
a. Library - The Librarian's written report for July was provided. Kristin
Blalack spoke about the library proposal and some concerns expressed
about the second floor location.
b. Mayor - Thanked Council for their participation in the Prairie Days'
Parade. Meetings attended included: CAO, PW Supervisor. Staff and
Councilmember Curry were thanked for their role in the audit. Yelm once
again has a clean audit. Mayor Wolf read the response to a letter from Ken
Garmann concerning traffic concerns.
c. Council - Councilmember Cunningham was not permitted to stay for the
Planning Commission meeting. Councilmember Miller attended the
Thurston Co. Fair opening and a meeting with public works staff
concerning vandalism at Cochrane Park. Julie Graber, NVN reporter was
asked if the paper could help bring the issue to the attention of the public.
Councilmember Curry announced her resignation to be effective August
31.
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d. Park/Park Use Request
I) YCP, 8/25/00, Perez Birthday Party, 3-5 pm, Attend: 20
00-106 MOTIN BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING ONE PARK USE REQUEST. CARRIED.
e. Financial - July End of Month - Agnes Bennick pointed out an irregularity
in the totals due to an electronic transfer that will be corrected for the August
statements.
7. Executive Session to discuss sewer service options. Approximately 20 minutes.
Mayor Wolf closed the regular meeting at 8:29 p.m. and announced that Council
would be going into executive session for approximately 20 minutes to discuss
sewer service options and lease costs. Mayor Wolf reopened the meeting at 8 :46
p.m.
Council consensus was that staff should pursue the lease offer.
8. Correspondence reviewed included an invitation to the Senior Center.
9. Adjourn: 8:48 p.m.
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Kat ryn M. Wolf, Mayor
Attest:
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Ag s P. Bennick, City Clerk
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