06/10/1998 Minutes
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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 10, 1998
1. Mayor Wolf called the meting 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: Nancy Callihan, Rick Roberts, Cindy Cecil, Prairie Day Princesses
Kimberly Kreitel, Sirena Gentry and Amanda Zigler. Pat Fetterly, Brenda Zigler,
Myranda Yun, Nisqually Valley News and Patty Kinney. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken
Gannann, Brian Asmus, Tim Peterson, and Agnes Bennick.
2. Agenda Approval.
98-91 MOTION VELM CURRY, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE
,PRINCESSES FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM 5. CARRIED.
3. Minutes Approval.
98-92 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS
APPROVING THE MAY 27, 1998 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES. CARRIED.
4. Voucher Approval.
98-93 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APROVING
PAYMENT OF CHECKS #8369-8442 PLUS 8443 TOTALING $909,424.98.
CARRIED.
5. Payroll Approval.
98-94 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING FINAL MAY '98 PAYROLL CHECKS 1538-1622 TOTALING
$97,999.22. CARRIED.
a. Prairie Days Princesses Kimberly Kreitel, Sirena Gentry and Amanda Zigler
presented Mayor Wolf and Councilmembers with Prairie Days Buttons. Mayor Wolf
presented the princesses and chaperones with pens and City of Yelm pins.
6. Public Comments/Questions.
Rick Roberts - reported that on Saturday, 5/30/98, at 9 am, he observed a white
particulate being emitted from the LASCO plant. The white substance completely
covered the ground around the area. Contact with an indIvidual at the plant indicated
that the substance was lining(?). Roberts explained that they were not allowed to do
that, as it violated their operating permit. Roberts left and returned with a camera
and photographed the site. During this time he questioned someone at the plant
asking if there was an equipment failure. The individual responded that there had not
been an equipment failure, but that improper procedures had been used.
Roberts reported the incident to OAPCA resulting in padlocking the ramp involved.
He requested that this matter be pursued. Mayor Wolf thanked Roberts for his
efforts and for acting so responsibly.
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Nancy Callihan - expressed concern that this pollution would occur so close to our
water treatment facilities.
Mayor Wolf read a letter, dated June 4, 1998 in response to requests made by Mr.
Klapp while delivering his Memo of Public Record at the May 27, 1998 meeting.
The letter, a collective statement from the Mayor and City Councilmembers, referred
Mr. Klapp to other groups/agencies for follow-up on his issues. The letter also stated
that the Mayor and Council are responsible to uphold local, state and federal laws
and that they look to OAPCA and the State Pollution Control Hearings Board for
guidance on compliance with air pollution matters.
Mayor Wolf requested that Shelly Badger contact OAPCA concerning the violation
reported by Mr. Roberts.
7. Draft Fire Permit - Shelly Badger reported that the draft permit included in the
packet was put together by Fire District #2. New regulations would be the same in
the City and surrounding areas. The new permit would limit approved burning to
natUral vegetation, not including grass clippings~ Burn barrels would be prohibited.
The permit would allow small fires under 6x6x3 when following guidelines, and
charges a permit fee for larger fires.
Sam Patrick, Fire District #2 explained that burn barrels would no longer be
" approved because most people use bum barrels to bum items identified in the
prohibited list.
When questioned about enforcement, Patrick informed Council that three methods
were available. 1) The police department can cite under RCW'. 2) A visit with a
request to extinguish the fire by district personnel. Refusal to comply could result in
evidence gathering to be submitted to OAPCA with possible fines from $50-
$10,000. 3) The department can put the fIre out.
Discussion followed with Council and audience members raising iss\les needing
additional clarification.
8. 1999 Community Development Block Grant - Shelly 'Badger explained that each
year the City has the opportunity to either apply for a grant itself, or to allow other
community agencies to apply for the grant. Discussion at staff level found that while
Yelm has many needs, we don't have a project meeting the specific criteria required
in grant guidelines.
Mayor Wolf asked if the rail line project would be eligible under the economic
development category of the grant. Cindy Cecil responded that in the last ten years
only one project in that category has been funded. However, funding separate from
the general funding exists for economic development projects.
When asked, Cecil responded that she did have a specific project in mind for the
grant application.
Badger summarized explaining that Council could suggest a project for the City's
application or decided to accept proposals from other agencies wishing to apply for
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. the chance to be selected to submit a grant application. Badger stated that projects
must principally benefit low-moderate income households. She explained how last
year's application for a library had to be modified to include adding specific services
targeted to that population group so the project would meet application eligibility
requirements.
Discussion followed concerning possible projects.
98-95 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED MARTHA PARSONS THAT THE
CITY ADVERTISE THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE REQUESTS FOR
PROPOSALS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR THE 1999 BLOCK
GRANT.
Myranda Yun was asked to provide newspaper coverage. The meeting will probably
need to be moved to a larger location with a tentative date for the last meeting in
July.
9. Old Business:
a. Staff Update Library Project - Shelly Badger reported that estimates for moving the
library door and corresponding concrete work are between $4,500-$5,000. Estimated
for carpet replacement with mid-grade commercial carpeting are in the same range.
The janitorial service reported that existing carpeting is stained and is fraying. The
two items would bfing the improvements to approximately $10,000. If approved,
bids would go out the 23rd or 24th of June, with the work being done during the last
week of July.
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Councilmember Rivas asked why the carpeting was City responsibility. The
response was th~t it is part .qf the building.
Discussion followed concerning tile vs. carpeting and possible installation of new
carpeting over the old to provide additional cushioning.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING A LIMIT OF $10,000 FOR PROPOSED LIBRARY
IMPROVEMENTS. CARRIED.
New Business:
Police Department Request to Surplus Ford Taurus - Commander Asmus reported
that reserve officers are the primary users this vehicle. The 1991 auto has over
99,000 miles on the odometer, is not operational at this time, and requires frequent
maintenance. Approval was requested to sell the vehicle at state surplus and use the
proceeds to purchase a replacement vehicle.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM .
APPROVING THE SURPLUS SALE OF THE 1991 FORD TAURUS WITH
PROCEEDS USED TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. CARRIED.
Reports
Library - Kristen Blalack provided a written report and described a recent poetry
event with prizes provided by Barnes and Noble.
Mayor's Report - Mayor Wolf reported on meeting with Shelly, a Girl Scout Visit to
City Hall, Community Business Partners, Mayors' Forum, EDC Business Awards
Luncheon, and a breakfast.
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Council Report - Councilmember Miller attended the Chamber meeting.
Councilmember Curry attended the Senior Center Board meeting, Habitat
groundbreaking, and court session. Councilmember Cunningham attended an EVOC
police training session. Councilmember Rivas attended Thurston Regional Planning
Council.
Park Use Requests/Update
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING THREE PARK USE REQUESTS. CARRIED.
Councilmember Parsons reported on the last Park Board meeting. Four individuals
from Ticket Promotions attended and expressed interest in providing ball field
scheduling services and recreation programs for all age groups. Follow-up in
September.
Financial Report -+ Councilmember Curry indicated that the report had been mailed
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and asked Agnes Bennick about a negative fund balance. Bennick explained that a
reimbursement fot the Y-2 project had been submitted and that the fund should be
balanced soon. K~n Garmann indicated that the request has been submitted.
Correspondence - Shelly Badger pointed out that preliminary population figures
along with statistics concerning growth were included in tonight's packet.
Adjourn. 9:00 pm.
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