07/24/1996 Minutes
Agenda Item/
Motion #
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96-118
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96-120
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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 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, Velma
Curry and Adam Rivas. Absent: Don Miller. who was out
of the area. 'Guests: John Huddleston, JCH Development;
Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald; Robin Wood; Kristina Lord,
Nisqually Valley News; and Sara Moore, Olympian.
Staff:
Asmus,
Shelly Badger, Cathie Carlson, Ken Garmann, Brian
and Agnes Bennick.
Agenda
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF PARADE AS ITEM
12, C. CARRIED..
Minutes - 7/10/96
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1996 AS
CHANGED BY REMOVING A DUPLICATE NAME AND ADDING MARTHA
PARSONS. CARRIED.
Vouchers #19961-19977
MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 19961-19977, TOTALLING $11,423.51.
CARRIED.
a. Payroll
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING THE JULY 1996 PAYROLL. CARRIED.
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Public Hearing: (SUB-8168) Mill Circle Preliminary Plat
- 30 Residential Lots. Mayor Wolf' announced the date,
time and purpose and opened the public hearing at 7:35
pm. No obj ections to participants was raised and no
prior knowledge was reported. The staff report was
requested. .
Cathie Carlson gave an overview of the staff report
explaining that applicant John Huddleston's proposal is
for a 3 phase, 29 single family residential lots on 9.5
acres off of Mill Rd,.
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Cathie continued by reading into the record the 10 items
covered in Exhibit #3. A text change for item #10 was
noted. Revised to: As provided in City of Yelm Municipal
Code 12.24, the applicant may enter into a latecomer's
agreement for future connections into the water and/or
sewer lines extended from the point of connection to the
project site, and for street improvements.
A public hearing was held on the preliminary subdivision
by the Yelm Planning Commission on 7/15/96. Council
approval with conditions identified in Exhibit 3 was
recommended.
Mayor Wolf called for questions/comments. John
Huddleston indicated that he was pleased. Councilmember
Rivas asked the number of lots in each phase. Cathie
responded 18 lots in" Phase I, 6 lots in Phase II, and 5
lots in Phase III. Being no additional questions or
comments, Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 7:44
pm.
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MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
(SUB-8168) MILL CIRCLE PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH THE STATED
AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT 3, ITEM #10 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
YELM PLANNING COMMISSION. CARRIED.
7.
Public Hearinq: (VAR-8175) Variance to Reduce Rear Yard
Setback. Planning Commission/Staff Recommendation. (Action Item)
Mayor Wolf announced the date, time and purpose and
opened the public hearing at 7:45 pm. No objections to
participants was raised and no prior knowledge was
reported. The staff report was requested.
Cathie Carlson gave an overview of the staff report
explaining that the rear yard setback variance from 20'
to 5' was requested to permit the applicant to build a
residential garage.
A public hearing was held on the variance request by the
Yelm Planning Commission on 7/15/96 with Council
approval recommended. '
Mayor Wolf called for comments/questions.
the public hearing was closed at 7:47 pm.
Being none,
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MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING VAR-8175 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE YELM PLANNING
COMMISSION. CARRIED.
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8.
Public Hearinq: Zoning Code Amendment! Title 17! Chapter
17.69, Home Occupation.
Mayor Wolf announced the date! time and purpose and
opened the public hearing at 7:48 pm. No objections to
participants was raised and no prior knowledge was
reported. The staff report was requested.
Cathie Carlson began by stating that a home occupation
had been denied by staff and an appeal filed a few months
ago. At the time of the appeal Sandy Mackie was asked to
clear up confusion in the Zoning Code. This text change
is the result of those efforts. .
Cathie then read into the record Yelm Municipal Code
Chapter 17.69.020 and 17.69.030 pointing out the changes
made by counsel.
A public hearing was held on the text change amendment by
the Yelm Planning Commission on 7/15/96 with Council
approval recommended.
Mayor Wolf called for questions/Comments. Robin Wood
spoke! thanking Council, on Barbara!s behalf, for their
consideration. Being no additional questions/comments,
Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 7:52 pm.
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Questions/Comments. None
11.
New Business:
a. National Night Out Proclamation Officer Brian
Asmus explained that Yelm PD is participating in the
national program, and that Tuesday! August 6, is YPD's
Crime Prevention Program kick-off. The event, from 6-9
pm, at Yelm City Park will include videos, brochures,
Neighborhood Watch information, Are You OK? information,
kids activities and Fire District demonstrations.
Council consensus was. given to issue a proclamation
designating August 6! 1996 as National Night Out in Yelm.
b. Resolution 348 - Mayor Wolf explained that for some
time staff! with Council approval! has been permitted to
draw a cash payment in lieu of medical insurance. This
resolution extends this benefit to part-time employees at
a 50% level and eliminates the need to calculate the
share on a pro-rata basis.
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MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING RESOLUTION 348 EXTENDING THE STIPEND IN LIEU OF
MEDICAL INSURANCE AS A FLAT PERCENTAGE TO PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES. CARRIED.
12.
Old Business:
a. Rothwell/Iverson tree removal request. Mayor Wolf
asked Ken Garmann to address this request. Ken explained
that an evaluation of the situation found that the tree
does not present a site distance safety issue, is
healthy, and at this time should not be cut. Mayor Wolf
requested that Ken contact the parties that made the
request concerning the determination.
b. Ferns, Ireland Sister City request. Mayor Wolf
reported that David Morley had not been able to find much
information on Ferns doing an internet search. Photos
and a request explaining Fern's expectations were
included in packet material.
Agnes Bennick explained that the City was not permitted
to use public funds to purchase items (flag, photographs)
for the exchange between Ferns and Yelm. Mayor Wolf
suggested that perhaps City officials and staff can cover
the cost. Agnes Bennick indicated that it was possible
to order a flag that has been flown at the capitol in
Washington DC for approximately $20. Kristina Lord,
Nisqually Valley News, agreed to help with photographs.
96-124
MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS THAT
THE CITY ENTER INTO A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH
FERNS, IRELAND, TO THE EXTENT IDENTIFIED IN THE PROPOSAL.
CARRIED..
c. Parade -. Mayor Wolf reminded everyone that the flat-
bed truck would used in the parade. Assembly at 103rd at
6:00. A ladder will be available.
13.
Reports:
a. Planning - Councilmember Lawton reported that he was
out of town at the time of the meeting. Shelly Badger
added that agreement had been reached on the proposed
Development Fee Schedule and that the matter would be
before Council in August.
b. Council Liaison Reports:
1) City Hall - Councilmember Parsons reported on the
reorganization of the front office and the enthusiastic
way Barb, Shari, Dana, Annette, and David are tackling
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new responsibilities.
2) Court Councilmember Lawton reported that
everything is going well. The 6/96 Court Report was
included in handouts.
3) Public Works - Ken Garmann reported on: a Petroleum
Products Antitrust Litigation Award of $5,000 to be used
for transportation/street projects; . meetings with the
Department of Health concerning the Household Hazardous
Waste Program, this is a joint project with the Fire
District and is expected to take two months to complete;
Funding and negotiations for water storage facilities
inspections, contract to brought before Council for
approval; Corrosion Control Plan, to be completed in late
fall; and scheduling of water line extension work.
Other department activities include work on: Five Corners
traffic signal, developing the Y-2 Study scope of work,
grant applications for road reconstruction on N.P. Road
and Rhoton Road, and two trees removed from Yelm Ave.
right-of-way.
4) Police Officer Brian Asmus reported: that 12
officers will be on duty for the parade, including
Thurston County and Yelm reserve officers; and that
approximately 25 questionnaires have been returned with
all but 1 being favorable.
5) Water Reuse Councilmember Rivas reported on
meeting with Mayor Wolf, Shelly Badger, Kathleen Collins,
and Jackie White to discuss progress, the lobbyists
involvement with AWC sub-committee; and preparations for
the upcoming legislative session.
c. Financial - Councilmember Curry indicated that the
City's overall expenditures are at 46%, which is about
where expected for this point in the year. A 2nd Quarter
Cash & Investment Report was provided in packets.
d. Parks - Councilmember Curry reported that the YHS
Alumni Group had donated $141 to the Park Fund. Mayor
Wolf questioned if it would be possible to staple
reserved signs to park tables, etc. to keep them
available for groups that have reserved the facility.
Shelly Badger reported on meeting with Bob Droll,
landscape architect, re the Canal Rd. Park Master Plan.
Public input and comments will be solicited sometime
between Sept. -Nov. Submission of the master plan and
fundraising will follow.
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Mayor Wolf announced the appointment of Wally Purdun to
the Park Advisory Board and Bob Isom and Raymond Kent to
the Yelm Planning Commission.
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MOTION BY VELMA CURRY I SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
APPROVING THE EAGLES PARK USE REQUEST FOR OCTOBERFEST
10/4-10-6/96. CARRIED.
e. Mayor Mayor Wolf meetings attended included:
replacement staff interviews; Nisqually River
Interpretative Center Foundation meeting, with
information concerning a private foundations listing,
staff to follow-up; Thurston Regional Planning Council,
work is beginning on the '97 budget process, a joint
meeting with Transportation Policy Board planned in
August, and September's meeting topic Land Purchases for
Future Development i Port of Olympia re economic vitality i
Yelm Library re grant timelines; Chief Administrative
Officer; and Water Reuse.
f. Council Councilmember Parsons reported on
attending a HeartWalk meeting and the intent to have HW
banners available for next year's prairie Days Parade.
Brochures should be available next month for the Sept
28th event.
Announcements: Festival of Waters, scheduled for Sept 29,
Yelm City Park; Port of Olympia meeting here on August
12.
14.
Correspondence was reviewed.
15.
Adjourn:
9:00 pm
i(~ In, Jf'~
Kathryn M. Wolf, Ma or
Attest:
I
Clerk
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