08-01-2017YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmember's: Tad Stillwell, Joe DePinto, Tracey Wood, Russ Hendrickson,
Jennifer Littlefield, Molly Carmody and EJ Curry.
Staff and citizens present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Public Works Director Chad
Bedlington, Yelm School Superintendent Brian Wharton, Yelm School Board Member Denise
Hendrickson, Yelm School Career and Technical Director Teri Pablo and City Clerk/HR Lori
Mossman.
Item 3a. Accounts Payable Policy was removed from the agenda and replaced with an update
regarding the YMCA coming into Yelm.
3. Discussion Items -
a. YMCA - Yelm School Superintendent Brian Wharton gave an update on the status of the
YMCA coming into Yelm. There had been a social media post about the YMCA that had some
confusing information.
b. Stormwater Rates - Chad Bedlington explained the rate structures for stormwater and
gave the benefits of increasing the stormwater rate. Chad also gave options for increasing the
rate. The stormwater rate has not been increased since 1999.
c. Water/Sewer Rates - Chad Bedlington gave a brief update on the status of a proposed
rate increase. Rate fee consultants will come to Council and be available to answer any
questions before bringing it to Council for a vote.
4. Mayors Report -
Mayor Foster stated that the UFO Festival last weekend was well attended. Mayor Foster
reminded everyone of the upcoming first annual Jazz Festival, Saturday, August 5, from 3-9
pm and that the Public Safety Building will be a cooling station for the extreme heat coming on
Thursday.
S. Council Initiatives -
Councilmember Carmody stated that small cell broadband stations will be coming in the near
future and the City needs to update their policies and regulations regarding small cell
broadband stations. Councilmember Carmody would like to see the fines increased for people
caught speeding on roads that don't have sidewalks and shade sails installed in our parks.
Councilmember Curry recommends that multiple Public Hearings be held regarding the rate
increases to stormwater, water and sewer.
Councilmember Littlefield would like to address the homeless and panhandlers in the city by
inviting other groups that could partner with the City and provide resources and assistance to
those who need it.
Councilmember DePinto reminded Council to leave campaigns and political issues out of the
Council matters.
Adjourn 7: p
Attest:
JW Fo$ er, Mayoy Lori Mossman, City Clerk
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.