07/10/1996 Minutes
Agenda Item/
Motion #
1.
2.
96-112
3 .
96-113
4.
96-114
96-115
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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1996
Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. All
present joined in the flag salute.
Council present: Martha Parsons, Amos Lawton, Don
Miller, and Adam Rivas. Absent: Velma Curry. Mayor
Wolf explained the Councilmember Curry was recovering
from surgery. Guests: Jim Weidinger and Tim Brunner,
Thurston Co. Fire District #2; Frances Andrews, John
Thompson, Margaret Clapp, Joe Williams and Bob Wolf,
Design Guidelines Steering Committee; and Kristina Lord,
Nisqually Valley News.
Staff: Cathie Carlson, Ken Garmann, Glenn Dunnam and
Agnes Bennick.
Agenda
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
Minutes - 6/26/96
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES OF
JUNE 26, 1996 AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
Vouchers #19864-19957
MOTION BY DON MILLER SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS'19864-19957, TOTALLING $264,313.31.
CARRIED.
a. Payroll
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
APPROVING PAYROLL EXPENDITURE FOR TEMPORARY PART-TIME
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EMPLOYEES. CARRIED.
5.
Public Hearing - Proposed Design Guidelines.
Mayor Wolf announced that copies of the Design Guidelines
had been provided to Council at the last meeting and
asked if Council had any questions. Cathie Carlson was
asked to clarify the area that had resul ted in two
Planning Commission no votes. Cathie explained that the
area questioned concerned Zoning Code and Design
Guidelines terminology differences that some members
questioned as being confusing. The differences have more
to do with aesthetics and placement on lots than with
zoning identification and are actually an advantage to
staff members.
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Cathie also explained the change, from planter boxes to
a 12 ft. sidewalk with trees every 30 ft., to create a,
more pedestrian friendly business area. Current
sidewalks are 8 -10 ft. wide. The 12 ft. requirement
would only be required upon redevelopment.
Mayor Wolf opened the Design Guideline' Public Hearing at
7: 37 pm. and asked for questions/comments. No qbjections
to participants was voiced.
John Thompsen identified himself and addressed Council.
He commented on the high level of public participation
and cooperation that went into preparation of the Design
Guidelines. During the process the document had been
reviewed at various stages by the steering committee,
public, Yelm Planning Commission and Council. He then
read a list of steering committee members and stated that
he believed this to be a document all can live with.
Being no additional comments or questions, Mayor Wolf
closed the public hearing at 7:59 pm.
96-116
a. Ordinance 581
MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 581, DESIGN GUIDELINES, AS A NEW SECTION OF
THE YELM MUNICIPAL CODE. CARRIED.
6. Public Questions/Comments.
Jim Weidinger, Citizens for Fire District #2 read the
options he had submitted to the City for consideration
for the OAPCA grant. Chief Dunnam offered to work on
the project with the Fire District. Mayor Wolf requested
that public works be consulted where appropriate.
Jim Brunner, Fire Commissioner, District #2, questioned
placement of city limit signs, and if they are accurately
posted. Chief Dunnam replied that they are accurately
posted on 3 sides of the city, at the SR507 entrances
from Rainier I and from McKenna, and at 93rd. Mr. Brunner
questioned Berry Valley Road and was advised that all of
Berry Valley Road is inside the City.
7. New Business:
a. Olympic,Air Pollution Control Authority - Possible
$501 Grant for an air quality oriented project. (See 6)
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8. Old Business:
a. 5-Corners Mitigation Loan - Mayor Wolf explained
that following authorization at the last meeting, staff
had gathered loan information and paperwork has been
started. Each bank was requested to submit an
amortization schedule, the most favorable was a 5.650%
loan submitted by Key Bank. Prairie Security Bank
submitted 5.770% and 1st Community Bank declined.
9.
Reports:
a. Library Kristen Blalack reported on a large
increase in the Summer Reading Program enrollment
b. Police Department - Chief Dunnam spoke of the '95
polic'e Report, concern that the juvenile detention center
will be outdated before it's completed, and the need for
legislative changes concerning detention/incarceration.
c. Public Works - Ken Garmann spoke of contacting DOT
regarding removal of trees on state highways and
agreement to participate in the costs, STP and ISTEA
funding criteria changes to give all jurisdictions equal
opportunities, and Thurston Co. has been approached and
seems receptive to sharing costs for a traffic ~ignal at
5-Corners.
d.Parks - Chief Dunnam received a $500 check for the
skateboard park and Ken Garmann reported on'painting and
work going on in Yelm City Park.
e. Mayor - Mayor Wolf read a letters. received from
Ferns, Ireland expressing interest in becoming sister
cities, more information is needed; and a request from
Timberland for information for a partnership grant,
Friends of the Library will provide the information.
Agnes to follow up. Councilmember Parsons was asked to
attend a Heartwalk Meeting on 7/18, the walk will take
place Sept 28. EDC will have a dinner/dance cruise on
Labor Day and a box lunch cruise the next day. A citizen
complaint was forwarded to the Police Chief for follow-up
and all were reminded of the "Prairie Days" Parade on
July 25.
Tim Brunner, Commissioner, TCFD #2, indicated that 40% of
fire calls and 50% of Medic I calls are from within city
limits. He announced that a levy lid request would go
before the voters in September. If successful the levy
rate would increase from $1.05 to "$1.50 (per thousand
dollars of assessed :valuation). The district
understands that the City cannot match that rate and
requested that the city consider' long-term equipment
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financing as part of the City's annual payment.
Councilmembers were invited to attend upcoming
meetings/workshops concerning the fire district's plans.
Several Councilmembers expressed interest in attending,
if their schedules permit.
Councilmember Miller asked if the district had entered
into a fuel agreement with the school. Mr. Brunner
responded that they had not. They will be checking with
the police department to find out how that situation is
working. Chief Dunnam replied that it is working great.
Discussion followed concerning costs of a computer
system, possible options for financial responsibility,
managing large numbers of users. Additional information
concerning the computer system should be available within
the next 30 days.
14.
Correspondence was reviewed.
15.
Adjourn: 8:50 pm
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Ka hryn M. Wolf, May r
Clerk
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