08/12/92
MINU`IES
CITY OF YELM REG[I[.AR COUNCIL N1E:ETING
WEDI~SDAY, AUGUST 12, 1992, 7:30 PM, YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Sanders. All
present joined in the flag salute. Council present: Kathy Wolf, Amos
Lawton, Arnold Drogseth, Martha Parsons and Don Miller. Staff: Gene Borges,
Todd Stamm, Glenn Dunnam and Shel]_y Badger. Visitors:' Cindy Cecil, Bob
Hazlett ( Skillings & Chamber]_ain, Inc.) , Ted I'oreid, Donna Schoolcraf,t, John
Carpenter, Patty Forrester, Jennee Overton, Bob Overton, Dennis Pearson, Dawn
Hobson and Kevin Dunn.
The minutes of the July 22, 1992 Regular Meeting were approved on a motion by
Martha Parsons, second by Kathy Wolf. Motion carried.
The following vouchers were approved on a motion by Arnold Drogseth, second
by Amos Lawton. Motion carried. '
Current: $ 23,230.94
Police: _ $ 3,030.83
Water: $ 86,568.80
Street: $ 2,320.74
Garbage: $ 9,945.3?_
CDBG: $ 7,882.75
74 GO Bonds: $ 3,318.00
City Hall Construct: $ 60,687.20
TOTAL: $196,984.58
At 7:32 PM, a Public Hearing on the Vancil Road/Five Corners Annexation was
opened. A letter dated August 12, 1992 was presented (in person) to the City
Council by Donna R. Schoolcraft, 10831 Vancil Rd. SE. The letter expresses
opposition to the proposed annexation of her property to the Yelm city lim-
its. She expressed concern that the annexation may eventually result in a
change of zoning of her property that would prevent her from selling the
property as a working faun to another party. "A zoning change that prohibits
livestock would result in a substantial decrease in the value of my prop-
erty." She objected to the possibility of being forced to hook up to city
water and sewer, due to the fact that her home is located nearly 400 feet
from Vancil Road and the cost may be prohibitive.
Council asked that Todd Stamm respond to Ms. Schoolcraft's concerns upon his
return. The Public Hearing was continued at 7:41 PM.
At 7:41 PM, a Public Hearing on the Mountaineer Court Preliminary Plat (SUB-
8054) was opened. A staff report prepared by Todd Stamp was presented to
Council. Discussion fol]_owed on the request from Edward Windsor/Mark Carpen-
ter to subdivide 1.59 acres east of Crystal Springs Road into 6 lots in
single-family zoning. The site was previously short-platted into three lots
by short subdivision 8030. Planning Commission has given conditional ap-
proval of the preliminary plat subject to the conditions listed in the staff
analysis on file and that the final plat include a buffer along the southern
edge to reduce conflicts with future industrial development of the neighbor-
ing property.
With no comments from the Public, the Hearing was closed at 7:48 PM.
On a motion by Don Miller, second by Kathy Wolf, the Mountaineer Court Pre-
liminary Plat was approved subject to the conditions set forth by the Plan-
ning Commission on file in the staff report dated August 6, 1992. Motion car-
ried.
Item 7(c), UCBO Community Center project, was tabled to the August 26, 1992
Regular Council Meeting.
Council concurred that the City of Ye]m should purchase the new maps from the
Yelm Chamber of Commerce for availability city-wide (cost' of $1.50 each).
At 7:54 PM, tYie Public Hearing on the Vancil Road annexation was reopened.
Todd Stamm responded to Ms. Schoolcraft's concerns regarding the annexation
of her property. Fte explained that the present use of the land
(residential/agricultural) would allow the land to be zoned
residential/agricultural upon annexation and the zone could only be changed
in the future at the request of the property owner. This would allow her to
sell the property (if desired) as RA zoned.
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He stated that the development of neighboring properties could occur whether,,,;;
or not the site is annexed. The City has not and~does not intend to require
mandatory connections to the water or ,sewer systems outside of Phase 1. The
only case where this could occur, would be if Thurston County Health Depart-
ment or Department of Health required connection to a municipal system, due
to health concerns.
With no further com-nents from the Public, the Hearing was closed at 8:07 PM.
ORDINANCE NO. 443: In as much as 60o assessed value of property have signed
the annexation petition and the Thurston County Boundary Review Board has ap-
proved the annexation, Kathy Wolf moved approval of Ordinance No. 443, annex-
ing 40 acres lying south of Yelm Avenue and east and west of Vancil Road to
Five Corners. Motion was seconded by Martha Parsons. Motion carried. Ef-
fective date: August 26, 1992.
ORDINANCE NO. 444: As recommended by the Yelm Planning Commission, Ordinance
No. 444 was approved on a motion by Kathy Wolf, second by Martha Parsons,
providing for a change in zoning of a 1.44 acre parcel of land (Kitchen -
ZON-8047) lying west of Crystal Springs Road and north of Yelm Creek from
Residential Agriculture (RA) to Single-Family Residential (R-1). Motion car-
ried. Effective date: August 26, 1992. The site will be subject to shore-
line regulations for development.
RESOLUTION NO. 258: Approved on a motion by Kathy Wolf, second by Don Miller
setting a Public Hearing for September 9, 1992 to consider vacation of a por-
tion of McKenzie Street SW. Motion carried.
Kathy Wolf moved to direct staff to prepare an up-to-date version of Yelm's
current gambling tax ordinance for Council consideration. Second by Don
Miller. Motion carried.
Mayor Sanders announced that he would serve as Yelm's appointee to the
Thurston Regional Transportation Policy Board and that Don Miller would serve
on the Intercity Transit Authority. South Thurston County will hold two
seats on the Authority, one elected official from the City of Yelm and one
from the jurisdictions of Rainier, Tenino and Bucoda.
RESOLUTION. NO. 260: Motion by Martha Parsons, second by Arnold Drogseth ap-
proving Resolution No. 260 establishing a fee for petitions to vacate plats,
rights-of-way and easements, ($100.00).and establishing; a charge upon ap-
proval of such vacation petitions ($250.00). Motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 261: Motion by Martha Parsons, second by Arnold Drogseth es-
tablishing a fee for obtaining and preparing lists of property owners of re-
cord in the vicinity of proposed developmients at $50.OO.and one dollar addi-
tional for each record owner over 50. Motion carried.
City Council directed staff to prepare an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.60 YMC
regarding radio interference reception. Council felt strongly that the ordi-
nance should be amiended because Yelm does not have the proper staff and/or
equipment to enforce the present ordinance.
RESOLUTION N0. 259: Council received copies of all comment letters on the
Transportation Plan Environmental Impact Statement: Most letters were writ-
ten addressing concerns on alternatives Y3, Y4-1, Y4-2 and Y7. Due to an-
ticipated environmental impacts of alternative Y4-1 (as stated in several
written comment letters), alternative Y4-2 is the preferred route. Should
this latter route be selected, property owners will be fairly and appropri-
ately compensated. A final route selection will be made by the City follow-
- ~ ing a design study.
Route Y-7 was amended as depicted in Figure 1-1 submitted by Dennis Su of
KCM.
A new facility, Y-13, "Yelm Transit Center", (in response to a written com-
ment from Intercity Transit) was added to the Transportation Plan to provide
for siting, design and construction of a principal Intercity bus stop with
consideration of rider amenities such as kiosks and shelters, park-and-ride
facilities and bus parking.
The Council thanked Bob Hazlett, Skillings & Chamberlain, Inc. for his suc-
cessful involvement in the preparation of the plan. The Transporation Advi-
sory Committee chaired by Lyle Burstad was commended for their efforts.
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With no further comments regarding the plan, Don Miller moved to adopt Reso-
lutioh No. 259, the Yelm Comprehensive Transportation Plan, second by Martha
Parsons. Kathy Wolf abstained from the vote to avoid any possible conflict
of interest. Motion carried.
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ALLEY VACATION: Todd Stamm, City Attorney, asked
that Councilman Lawton and Drogseth leave the room for the discussion and de-
cision due to their membership in the Church. Planning Commission recom-
mended to vacate the alley as requested, but that the City of Yelm maintain a
utility easement (both over and underground). '
Don Miller moved to approve of the request by the Emanuel Lutheran Church and
Kevin & Tamilyn Dunn to vacate 10 foot of city alley right-of-way within
Block 8 of McKenzie's Second Addition to Yelm, as per the fee schedule
adopted by Resolution No. 260. Motion was seconded by Kathy Wolf. Motion
carried. Todd Starrm will prepare the necessary documents to vacate the land.
John Carpenter, Patty Forrester, Jennee Overton, Bob Overton, Dennis Pearson
and Dawn Hobson were present representing the licensed (by the Washington
State Liquor Control Board) facilities in the City of Yelm. John Carpenter
spoke for the group in regards to the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 442
lowering the blood alcohol limits from .10 to .08. He expressed concern that
the Ordinance was passed without a Public Hearing, where they could have
given input prior to a decision adopting the Ordinance. He stated that the
decision has had an economic impact on all their businesses and feels that
people will go to licensed establishments outside of Yelm to drink because of
the Ordinance. He asked the City, on behalf of all those present, to repeal
the Ordinance so it does not severely impact the licensed operators in the
Yelm area and to wait until other agencies, i.e. State, County, other larger
cities, lower the limits before Yelm does.
Councilmembers stressed that the Ordinance did not require a Public Hearing
by law and was not passed to create an economic hardship on local establish-
ments, only to alleviate the possibility of breathalizer mechanical error
that attorneys may use in court. They stressed to those concerned that the
Yelm Police Department policy on stops would not change due to the new law.
Chief Dunnam concurred and stated that when someone is stopped for a cause,
first a field sobriety test is performed and in most cases an individual is
given a breathalizer only if the party does not perform favorably in the
f iel_d .
Council unanimously felt that the Ordinance should stand as adopted. Flow-
ever, Chief Dunnam stated he would in the future, speak to licensed estab-
lishments, prior to recommending a change in City law. He stressed that his
recommendation to lower the blood alcohol level still stands. A letter was
received by the Council from the TOGETFIER program commending them on the de-
cision to lower the level to .08 and Chief Dunnam stated that a letter will
be coming from the Governor's Special Assistant on Drug Issues.
Don Miller agreed to write an editorial in the Nisqually Valley News explain-
ing the Council's action and the reason for it.
Planning Commission held a workshop on August 4, 1992, they will be approving
the Urban Growth Boundary at their August 18, 1992 meeting. Minutes were
provided to Counci]n~Jmbers of the workshop.
Parks Advisory Committee Meeting of August 11, 1992: Martha Parsons moved to
approve the following park use requests:
*Joli A. Hall, August 15, 1992, birthday party
*Penney Kinnaman, September 4, 1992, House of Lloyd
Yelm Historic Preservation Commission Meeting of August 11, 1992: Work con-
tinues on the Historic Inventory conducted by consulted Caroline Gallacci.
A Comprehensive Map will be prepared showing all historic properties in the
City of Yelm and portions of the Urban Growth Boundary.
Sewer Report: Gene Borges stated that staff is currently working with Farmr
er's Home Administration to arrange funding for construction of the collec-
tion lines for Phase II properties (versus formation of ULID's). Those areas
would be required to pay a hook-up fee and to install their own on-site sys-
tems.
The following correspondence was received by Council:
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*Thurston Cultural and Human Rights Commission minutes
*Town of Rainier Fire Fighter's Parade
*Memo from Diane Oberquell, Thurston County Commissioner
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With no further business before the Council, Council adjourned at 10:08 PM on
a motion by Martha Parsons, second by Arnold Drogseth.
ATTEST:
Shelly A. Badger
City Clerk
Robert A. Sanders
Mayor
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