05/13/1998 Minutes
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 13, 1998
1. Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. All present joined in the flag
salute.
Present; Don Miller, Martha Parsons, Velma Curry, Glen Cunningham and Adam ,
Rivas. Guests': John Huddleston, Mark Carpenter, Eric Anderson, Erling Birkland"
Gaye N~wby; Ron Carlson, Jim ???, Bob Holcomb, Perry Shea, Susan Graham, Rolan
Verron~, Patty Kinney, and Myranda Yun. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken Garmann, Kristin
Blalack, Brian Asmus and Annette Laughlin.
2. Agenda' Approval.
98-69 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
3. , Minutes Approval.
98-70 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM
, ,APPR~VING THE MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 1998, AS AMENDED- CORRECTED
TIME CALLED TO ORDER. CARRIED.
4. Voucher Approval.
98-71 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
APPROVING PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 8185-8288, TOTALING $634,490.81.
CARRIED.
5. ' Payrol1'Approval.
98-72 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPRQVING THE APRIL 1998, FINAL PAYROLL. CARRIED.
6. Public <;::omment/Questions. Jim from Thurston Community Television extended an
invitati<?n to the 1998 TCTV Spring Fling, May 17, 1998, 1-5 pm, 440 Yauger Way SW.
7. ,Y-2& Y-3 Project Update. Ken Garmann gave a recap since 1994 including a TRPC
grant'to;do the Y-2 study, fully funded in 1996 by DOT, TIB, and the City ofYelm,
selected a SCA consultant in 1997, and T AC committee. It was stated that the Y -2 route
would not solve the congestion problems unless the study was expanded to include Y-3,
and the Federal Highway Administration would no longer fund the project without both
studies ~ncluded. Ken Garmann stated that after hearing from Bob Holcomb, DOT,
Perry Shea and Susan Graham, SCA, he would ask the Council for an action item which
included 1) To enter into a Contract with DOT and 2) To amend SCA Engineering
Contract.
Bob Holcomb, DOT, presented the fact that the City of Yelm would be granted
$140,000.00 to continue with the study. .
, Perry S~ea stated he had been involved with the Transportation Plan since 1990, which
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included improving Yelm' s transportation system. Shea gave an overview of Y-2/Y-3
study and what would be taking place in the next year and a half. Next Shea presented a
graph covering Y2/Y3 Corridor Study and Environmental Documentation, showi~g
Council what steps need to be taken and the funding available. This graph also shows
what additional funding would need to be obtained, at a later date, to complete the study
by October 1999.
Susan Graham presented the approach she would be taking in the Public
Involvement/Agency Coordination section of the study. Graham informed Council that
she would be adding Y -3 citizens to the committee, contact potential property owners
that would be affected by the route and notify them before an Open House was given as
to gain feedback: Graham felt it very important to make the citizens that would be.
affected informed of the route study before decisions were made. She would then return
to the Y -2 potential properties and hold meetings for the potential property owners.
Councilman Rivas present~d Graham with questions regarding public concerns.
Shea presented the steps needed to be taken which included the Environmental
Analysis-technical elements, Corridor Analysis Report-preferred alternatives for both
. Y2/Y3-prepare a draft for City, State and Staff review, before published for public.
review. Additional Funding would be required to adopt the corridor,_ have the
environmental documentation published and hold public hearings. All of this leading to
.the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for each alternative route.
Much discussiol1 between Shea and Council was held on this topic to clarify all
concerns Council had. .
98-73 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $140,000 FROM DOT.
CARRIED.
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98-74 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER TO MOVE AHEAD
WITH SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #2 WITH SCA ENGINEERING FOR
Y2/Y3 PROJECT.
8. Public Hearing - Assessment Reimbursement 'Contracts Latecomers Agreement a)
Ordinance No. 624 (Sewer) Yelm Avenue and portions of Burnett Rd and b) Ordinance
No. 625 (Water) Yelm Ave/Mt. View Rd and portions of Burnett Rd. Mayor Wolf
opened the public hearing at 8: 12 pm and stated the time, place, date, and purpose for_
_ the hearing. No objections were voiced to any participants. A Staff Report was given
by Ken Garmann with a review of packet information that was mailed to Council,
showing the dollar amount breakdown of each parcel, it was also stated that the
agreement is for 15 years.
Mayor Wolf asked for Public comments. Mark Carpenter asked if reimbursement took
place after hook-up. This was stated to be true. Rolan Verrone questioned why each
parcel was assessed on its square footage rather than front footage. Ken Garmann
explained that the assessment was for different size acreage. Shelly Badger elaborated
that this' meant for developmental growth of the property.
There was much discussion between staff, council and the public, which included fire
.flow and the school property. Shelly Badger also stated that a 10% Administration fee
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was included in the Ordinance.
. With questions answered and discussion completed, Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 8:45.
98-75 MOTION. BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE NO. 624-ASSESSMENT REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT
LATECOMERS AGREEMENT (SEWER) YELM A VENUE AND PORTIONS OF
BURNETT RD WITH CORRECTED FIGURES FOR SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE
CARLSON PROPERTY. CARRIED.
98-76 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECO"NDED BY MARTHA PARSONS TO APPROVE
ORDINANCE NO. 625-ASSESSMENT REIMBUSEMENT CONTRACT
. LATECOMERS AGREEMENT (WATER) YELM AVE/MT. VIEW RD AND
PORTIONS OF BURNETT RD WHEN NUMBERS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
CARRIED.
9. Old Business:
a. Staff Update - McKnown Use of Property Research. Shelly Badger stated that an
update with more information will be provided at May 2th CounCil meeting by Cathie
Carlson.
b.. Staff Update - Water Conservation DistrictIWood's Proposal for Yelm Creek. Shelly.
Badger stated that Barb Wood had applied to do work on the Creek, but staff needed
more information before approving application, or would like her to participate in
planning for the Study to rehabilitate the Creek.
Ken Garmann informed Council of some grant opportunities from Fish & Wildlife and
. also DOT.
c. Status update on Library project. Shelly Badger asked Council for permission to
continue with the Bid process for upgrading the library. Discussion between Council
and staff, clarifying that if the Library should move, these changes would accommodate
City Hall staff. .
98-77 MOTION BY.GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY TO
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH BID PROCESS TO UPGRADE
LIBRARY. CARRIED.
10. New Business:
a. . Ordinance No. 622 - Establishing a Police Advisory Committee. .Brian Asmus
reviewed Staff Report, emphasizing community involvement ofa 12 member sounding
board for Yelm Police Department, and a chance to receive citizens feedback.
98-78 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM TO
APPROVE ORDIN.A.NeE NO. 622..ESTABLISHING A. POLICE ADVISORY'
COM1\1ITTEE, WITH AI\1E!',JDEj\fE)'lT: . ;\L1." J\1E}\ilBERS SJV\.t.J./ BE CITY.
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. b. Ordinance No. 623 - Amending Ordinan.ce .No: 586 and Adding an alternate member to
the Tree Advisory Board. I
98-79 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS TO PASS
ORDINANCE NO. 623 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 586 AND ADDING AN
ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE TREE ADVISORY BOARD. CARRIED.
c. Authorization to Award. Bid for Well #3 Drilling Project to Ramlo. Preconstruction will
begin Monday, May 18, 1998.
98-80 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY TO AWARD THE
. BID FOR WELL #3 DRILLING PROJECT TO RAMLO.
11. Reports:
a. Library - April 1998, written report .
b. Mayor -'- Attendance at the following meetings: County Commissioner, with Don
Velma and Glen, EDC, Chamber, Chamber Auction attended also by Adam .andspouse,
Glen and spouse, Shelly and Brad, Chief Dunnam, and Bob Wolf, Executive with Shelly
Badger, Potluck at City Hall, Southworth's Second Grade Tour, Police Accreditation
Team, Regional Planning, Mayor's forum, Reception at JZ Knight's with Shelly Badger
andVelnia, Governor's, NRC 10th anniversary, and Amtech-Clean Air.
c. Council - Don Miller reported on CAPCOM. Martha Parsons reported that she had
attended IT, Park Board, and support services with IT. Glen Cunningham reported that
he attendedthe Narrows Bridge Expansion meeting.
d. Park Use Requests - 6/6, Mellema, Graduation party, 12-9pm and 7/12, Faith
Celebration Church, 9am-5pm.
98-81 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY TO
APPROVE PARK USE REQUESTS FOR 6/6-GRADUATION PARTY AND 7/12-.
FAITH CELEBRATION CHURCH. CARRIED. .
e. Court - April 1998, written report.
12. Correspondence was reviewed.
13. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm.
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Ka hryn M. Wolf, Nfayor -
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