06-22-2005 SS MINUTES
YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2005, 4:30 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call – Don Miller, Joe Baker, Ron Harding and Pat Fetterly. Bob Isom was
excused. Others: Shelly Badger, Grant Beck, Commissioner Steve Pottle, Port of
Olympia, Michael Cade, Thurston County Economic Development Council, John
Wolfe, Port of Olympia Executive Director and Rudy Rudolph, Port of Olympia
Airport Director (and Interim Executive Director effective June 24, 2005).
3. The agenda was accepted as presented.
4. New Business
a. Yelm Industrial Area Update - Shelly Badger introduced guests and provided
75 Min. background information about the role each agency plays in information gathering,
evaluating and promoting Yelm’s 190 acre Industrial Area.
Staff reviewed the City’s adopted goals relating to development opportunities in the
industrial area intended to strengthen the City’s employment base and marketability
when the Yelm-Roy Prairie Line is fully established. Information was provided about
work accomplished to date such as TRPC’s rail planning activities, formation of the
Yelm ECD, and partnership with Thurston Co. EDC to lead a Retail Trade Area
study.
Port Commissioner Steve Pottle addressed the Port of Olympia’s view of critical
success factors related to Yelm’s Industrial Area marketing and how the Port and
Thurston Co. EDC partnering can help Yelm accomplish these vital tasks.
Michael Cade, Thurston Co. EDC recommended steps to be taken, such as
determination of appropriate zoning, infrastructure analysis, and rail condition re-
assessment, and provided a time line for completion of tasks.
Council agreed that the work plan presented supports the City’s adopted goals.
5. Presentations
a. Department: Community Development
45 Min. Topic: Critical Areas Ordinance -Grant Beck provided background on GMA
requirements for updating the Critical Areas Code and the proposal now under
consideration by the Planning Commission.
6. Mayor/Council Initiatives - Councilmember Harding asked about the City’s Municipal
Code that is accessed via the website. He was concerned that it was not as user
friendly as the previous version. Staff will look into the situation and report back at a
future study session.
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7. Old Business – None scheduled
8. Adjourn: 6:45
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Adam Rivas, Mayor
Attest:
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Agnes Bennick, City Clerk
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