06-05-2018YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018, 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmember's: EJ Curry, Cody Colt, Tracey Wood and Joe DePinto
Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Community Development Director Grant
Beck, Finance Director Joe Wolfe, City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Mossman and Thurston
Regional Planning Council Executive Director Marc Daily.
3. a. Presentation of the 2017 Financial Statements
Finance Director Joe Wolfe updated the Council on the most recent financial statements and
the timeline that the reports were submitted to the Washington State Auditor's Office.
3. b. Server/Software (BIAS) Update
Community Development Director Grant Beck updated Council on the changes that have been
done internally so that the City can run more efficient and securely. Finance Director Joe Wolfe
explained the BIAS software and the changes that it would bring to the different departments
within the City.
3. c. Biennial Budget Ordinance
Finance Director Joe Wolfe explained the current budget schedule and explained in detail a
Biennial Budget and the benefits of switching to a Biennial Budget.
3. d. Next Steps for City Hall
City Administrator Michael Grayum updated Council on the new building purchase and how the
services will be administered differently.
3. e. Pump Park Update
Michael Grayum briefly updated Council on where the proposed Pump Park would be placed.
There will be public meetings on this issue in the near future.
4. Mayors Report
Mayor Foster stated that the Management Team has accomplished more than ever imagined in
this last year. The SK "Wear Blue Run" event was a success. The Farmers Market is located at
the Community Center on Saturdays and the fence has been taken down at the City Park.
S. Council Initiatives
Councilmember Colt reported there will be a "No Excuses University" event held June 25, 26
& 27 that will bring in 600+ teachers to Yelm.
Councilmember Curry would like to see the Fireworks issue come to an upcoming Study
Session. This will go to the next Public Safety Committee meeting for discussion.
Adjourn 8:04 p.m.
Ji Ck Attest:
3W -Easter, 1 ayor Pro r,, 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.