10/23/1996 Minutes
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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, 'OCTOBER 23, 1996
Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. All
present joined in the flag salute.
Members Present: Don Miller, Martha Parsons, Amos
Lawtonl and Adam Rivas. Absent: Velma Curry. Guests:
Fran and Jerry McCarthYI Sleepy Hollow; Sue Gore, Berry
Valley Estates; Jim Weidinger 1 TCFD #2 i Dan Fisher,
Nisqually Valley News. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken
Garmannl Brian Asmus, and Agnes Bennick.
Agenda
MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
'Minutes
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THE SEPT. 25 AND OCT. 9 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, THE OCT.
11 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, AND THE OCT. 15, 1996 BUDGET
WORK SESSION MINUTES AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
a. Payroll - October 1996
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING PAYMENT OF THE OCTOBER 1996 PAYROLL. CARRIED.
b. Vouchers - 10/23/96
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
APPROVING PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 20290-20291, TOTALLING
$1,530.00. CARRIED.
Public Hearing - 1997 Community Development Block Grant
Program. Mayor Wolf opened the public hearing at 7:35 pm
to consider Community Needs Assessments for the 197 CDBG
application. Shelly Badger gave a program overview
explaining that CDBG dollars are federal funds from BUD
that are distributed throughout the Washington State
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
(DCTED) . Funds may be used for housing 1 economic
development 1 community facilities, public facilities or
comprehensive uses. All programs must principally
benefit persons of low-moderate income. Yelm qualifies
for funds as 63% of its population meets low income
qualifications.
Mayor Wolf .opened the floor for comment.
Jerry McCarthy - suggested a performing arts center. He
stated Yelm has a great deal of raw talent and it would
be wonderful to have a center to showcase that talent.
Mayor Wolf - spoke of library facility needs.
Shelly Badger - reported that the City had applied for
funding in the past for water system improvements that
would increase fire flow and provide corrosion control.
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Jim Weidinqer (Fire District #2) asked if water
improvements would add new hydrants and adapters. Ken
Garmann stated that fire flow. and chlorine contact
improvements would be included .in the plan. He was
unsure abo~t the addition of adapters, but offered to
check.
Jerry McCarthy. questioned the need for corrosion
control. Shelly Badger explained the low pH situation
and action planned. Mayor Wolf added that we have
submitted a plan are waiting Health Department Approval.
Suggested: Community Facilities: Performing ,Arts
Center, and LibrarYi Public Facilities: Water Upgrades,
Fire Flow Improvements, and Chlorine Contact
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Being no additional comment, Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 7:50 pm.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
APPROVING WATER UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 1997
CDBG APPLICATION. CARRIED.
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Berry Valley Estates Final Plat Approval. Ken Garmann
reported that the conditions on the final plat checklist
had been completed and recommended final plat approval
with signature conditions.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THE BERRY VALLEY ESTATES FINAL PLAT WITH THE REQUIREMENT
THAT THURSTON CO. ASSESSOR, COUNTY TREASURER AND PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR'S SIGNATURES BE OBTAINED AND THAT COUNTY
ASSESSOR REVIEW BE COMPLETED. CARRIED.
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Public Comment - none
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New Business:
a. Jerry and Fran McCarthy, Sleepy Hollow. Jerry
McCarthy explained that his business was located in
Nisqually Plaza and that visibility from the roadway is
a problem because the buildings are set back, and it has
become worse since Burger King was built. The business
was supplied with professionally produced banners for
mattress sales but was told by the City that they could
be used only for "special events" consisting of 14 day
periods, four times per year.
Revenue tracking by the McCarthy.' s showed a definite
increases and decreases in sales corresponding wi th times
the banners were hung. A change to the sign ordinance
was requested. '
Councilmember Rivas explained the process by the Planning
Commission in evaluating and revising the Sign Ordinance.
And the Commission's attempt to avoid an appearance found
in areas with strip development.
Shelly Badger added that the Chamber of Commerce also
discussed this signage. They didn't want to totally
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eliminate banners, but felt that some limitations were
necessary.
Councilmember Lawton expressed that the Planning
Commission had spent a considerable amount of time on the
Sign Ordinance.
Mayor Wolf suggested sending the matter back to the
Planning Commission for consideration of the McCarthy's
request.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT JERRY
AND FRAN MCCARTHY OF SLEEPY HOLLOW BE REFERRED TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THEIR SITUATION CONCERNING
SPECIAL EVENTS SIGNS AND SEE IF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CAN RECOMMEND A SOLUTION. CARRIED.
b. Ordinance No. 586 - Tree Advisory Board.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 586 CREATING A TREE ADVISORY BOARD.
CARRIED.
c. Ordinance No. 585 - Park Annexation
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 585 ANNEXING THE CANAL ROAD PARK PROPERTY.
CARRIED.
d. Mayor Wolf announced a vacancy on the State Council
on Aging.
e. TCl Holiday Videotape 1st choice was 4: 15,
Tuesday, November 19, 2nd choice 4: 15, Thursday, November
21.
f. Budget Work Sessions - As two work sessions were
cancelled, additional work sessions are needed. Dates
selected were Tuesday, 10/29, 11/5, 11/13, 11/19. All
meetings to start at 4:15 pm.
Old Business:
a. Resolution #350
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
RESOLUTION 350 AND THE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 20185~20285,
TOTALLING $83,504.35 WHICH WERE PREPARED FOR APPROVAL AT
THE OCTOBER 13, 1996 MEETING. CARRIED.
b. September Payroll Warrants
MOTION BY DON MILLER, , SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS APPROVING
PAYMENT OF SEPTEMBER PAYROLL VOUCHERS #9947-10031,
TOTALLING $87,920.34. CARRIED.
Reports:
a.. Library - A written report was provided.
b. Planning - Shelly Badger reported that work had been
completed on the Berry Valley Estates project, and that
new project updates would be available soon.
c. Liaison Reports
1) City Hall - Councilmember Parsons reported on audit
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progress and the cooperative support of staff. Utility
billing: a large number of utility customers are not
receiving their monthly bills. Staff is looking at ways
to work alleviate this' problem and may recommend a
billing dat'e change in the future. Delinquencies are
running at approximately 9% for 1,000 accounts.
2) Court - No report
3) Public Works - Councilmember Miller reported that a
watermain is being replaced on Jefferson St., and that
sewer outfall repairs had been completed. Ken G9-rmann
added that Smitty had passed the test to become a
certified Corrosion control Specialist.
4) Brian Asmus reported that ,Chief Dunnam was In
Spokane until Tuesday.
Sergeant Asmus updated Council on jail situation and
'contracts from both Buckley and Lewis County. Council
consensus was that either Buckley or Lewis County
facilities could be used until a contract is signed.
To reduce the amount of time speBt out of town while
transporting prisoners, Lacey's CSO program has been
worked into YPD job descriptions and policy manual.
MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM FOR
PRISONER TRANSPORT FOR THE REMAINDER OF 1996. CARRIED.
5) Water Reuse;- Councilmember Rivas reported that he
and Shelly would pe attending the AWC Regional meeting in
Kelso tomorrow. ;
d. Financial - Agnes Bennick reported that the City's
finances meet expectations for this point in the year.
e. Park - Shelly Badger reported that the layout and
phasing has been selected and will be ready for Council
on November 26,.
f. Mayor - Mayor Wolf reported on meetings attended
including: 10/11 Special Council meeting, w\ CAO,
Candidates Forum, Bossesi Day Lunch, and Nisqually River
Council and Interpretative Center meetings. A letter was
received from Everett requesting Yel~'s support for a
bill requesting legislative action for specific support
of skateboard parks.
MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER THAT YELM
SUPPORT THE CITY OF EVERETT'S BILL TO AMEND STATE
STATUTES ON LIABILITY FOR RECREATIONAL USES, SPECIFICALLY
SKATEBOARD USES. CARRIED.
g.
Council - Councilmember Miller reported on attending ,IT
meetings in Anaheim and Port Angeles. Alternative fuel
sources including use of natural gas, electric, and
diesel diluted with water.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Adjourn: 9~25 pm
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KatHryn M. Wolf, Mayo~
Attest:
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