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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1994, 7:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Wolf. All
present joined in the flag salute.
Council present: Martha Parsons, Patty Forrester, Amos Lawton, Don
Miller and Bob Gallagher. Visitors: Jeff Crecelius, Nisqually
Valley News; Rodney Orosco, Daily Olympian; Tom Gorman, Yelm
Telephone Co. Steve Romines, Medic 1 Administrator, Cheryl Edman,
Mayor's Representative EMS Council, and Bill Steele, Gene Coulter,
Les Clarambeau, Yelm Fire District 2. E.J. Curry, Erling Birkland,
James Walker, Roberta Longmire, Joni Tingley, Jill Carpenter,
Veronica Keith and Cindy Cecil. Staff: Shelly Badger, Jerry
Prock, Glenn Dunnam and Agnes Colombo.
2. Agenda additions/deletions.
94-73 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED AMOS LAWTON APPROVING THE AGENDA WITH
THE ADDITION OF ITEM F UNDER NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Minutes of April 13, 1994.
-74 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER APPROVING
MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 1994 AS PRINTED. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Approval of Payroll and Vouchers
94-75 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING PAYMENT
OF APRIL 1994 PAYROLL. MOTION CARRIED.
94-76 MOTION BY PATTY FORRESTER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS NO. 16744-16745 TOTALLING $16,169.15. MOTION
CARRIED.
5. Steve Romines, Medic 1 Administrator and Cheryl Edman, South County
Mayor's Representative to EMS Council addressed Council. Steve
Romines provided printed material, corresponding with his slide
presentation, to Councilmembers. Statistics demonstrating service
levels indicated:
1993 1994 1995
Population Served 174,300 180,500 190,000
Area/Square Miles 750 750 750
Units
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- 1992 1993 * 1994
Prior Year EMS Activity 10,800 11,879 *13,900
-Total Responses 5,400 5,868 * 6,150
Medic Transports 2,500 2,633 * 2,800
Average Response Time 9.4 min 9.6 min *10.6 min
* 1994 figures are estimates
Mr. Romines emphasized that ideal Advanced Life Support response time
is 12 minutes; Yelm's is currently 21 minutes. Without the placement
of additional- unit(s) response times will continue to increase due
to combined population and traffic increases.
Actual levy costs to taxpayers for one additional unit would be 7-8
cents p/$1,000 of property valuation. Coverage for unfunded-costs
of approximately $65,000 will need to be found.
Questioning by the Mayor a_nd Councilmembers established that the 305
responses shown for Yelm in 1992 were actually combined County/City
calls and that the estimated $65,000 shortfall an in-kind exchange
is possible for a portion of the shortfall. Medic units are called
upon to cover areas where another unit has been called out. The area
would benefit from having full time coverage at the fire station.-..
The next meeting with EMS staff has been scheduled for 3:30, Tuesda~~
May 3.
6. Public Hearing - CDBG Projects/Proposals. Mayor Wolf closed the
regular meeting and opened-the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. Shelly
Badger explained that CDBG projects must benefit low to moderate
income residents. The City -is inviting citizen input to use in
evaluating applications prior~to submission to the state for funding
consideration. Applications are due by May 20 and must be submitted
to the state in July. -Suggestions submitted from the floor-were:
Education: Head Start, Classrooms; Developmentally Disabled
Programs; Community awareness of Developmentally Disabled
population.
Recreation: Activities for children under 5; Family orientated
places/projects; Skateboard facility
Housing: Subsidized housing for-senior citizens, developmentally
disabled, low to moderate income families, and group homes
Youth needs: Head Start; Birth to 3 programs; 5 and under
activities; parenting groups ,
- Economic development: -
Health needs: First Step -
Public facilities/services: Food Bank and Thrift Shop space
Community Meeting Room(s);-Library services/expansion
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This identification process will continue at the 5/11/94 Council
meeting. Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing and reopened the
regular meeting at 8:48 p.m.
7. Public Hearing - Water Hook-up Charges/Ordinance No. 504. Mayor Wolf
opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m., and explained that the Water
Department is required to be self-supporting. In reviewing rates
current costs as well as fees charged by other jurisdictions were
evaluated. A portion of this increase will be set aside to be used
for water system capital improvements. Fee increases recommended are
for new service hook-ups only, although the water rate structure is
also being evaluated. Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing and
reopened the regular meeting at 8:57 p.m.
94-77 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING ORDINANCE
NO. 504 INCREASING WATER HOOK-UP CHARGES. MOTION CARRIED.
8. Public Hearing - (SUB/ZON8110) Proposal for a 20 lot subdivision and
rezone of approximately five acres along the west side of Rhoton Rd.
Mayor Wolf opened the public hearing at 8:57 p.m. The staff
recommendation was to continue this public hearing to the May 11,
1994 meeting.
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MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER THAT THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON SUB/ZON8110 BE CONTINUED TO THE MAY 11, 1994 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
9. New Business:
a. McCammant Park Use Request.
MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER APPROVING THE PARK
USE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RON MCCANII~IANT. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Ordinance No. 501 - Employee Leave Sharing
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 501 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 472 AND AUTHORIZING 15 DAYS
OF SHARED LEAVE FOR PARENTAL LEAVE. MOTION CARRIED.
c. Resolution No. 310 - Amending Personnel Policy
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING
RESOLUTION NO. 310 AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY TO INCLUDE A 15 DAY
PARENTAL SHARED LEAVE OPTION. MOTION CARRIED.
d. Ordinance No. 503 - Write off of uncollectible utility accounts.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 503 AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO WRITE OFF
UNCOLLECTIBLE UTILITY ACCOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.
e. Prairie Heights - Final Plat. Shelly Badger explained that
staff was recommending final plat approval for Prairie Heights
Divisions 1 & 2, and reviewed the conditions recommended by staff for
completion prior to signature and final recording. Approval will
permit the City to issue one building permit while awaiting county
approval of the individual lots in the plat. Jerry Prock explained
the need and goals for complying with the county recommended five
digit addressing system. He recommended that all new subdivisions
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be addressed using the 5 digit system and that old addresses ~-
converted as time permits.
94-83 MOTION BY PATTY FORRESTER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING Tfi
PRAIRIE HEIGHTS FINAL PLAT SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS l)
REQUIRED SIGNATURES (COUNTY ASSESSOR, TREASURER AND CITY ENGINEER)
BE OBTAINED; 2) REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND
BILLS-OF-SALE BY SKILLINGS-CONNOLLY; 3) 5-DIGIT ADDRESSES FOR EACH
LOT IN DIVISION 1 AND 2 BE ASSIGNED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
MOTION CARRIED.
94-84 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER THAT ALL NEW
SUBDIVISIONS BE ADDRESSED USING THE STAFF/COUNTY RECOMMENDED 5 DIGIT
SYSTEM. MOTION CARRIED.
f. Jim Walker inquired as to Council's views on school district
impact fees and possibility of City staff assistance. Mayor Wolf
responded that City maintains an open mind concerning impact fees.
Mayor Wolf explained that most uncompensated school district growth
occurring within the~last 20 years was outside of city limits and
that school district and City staff have met concerning the issue.
However, limited city staffing does not allow additional involvement.
The City does feel that it would be unfair to expect new growth to
pay for what occurred in the past. Councilmember Miller explained
that the City, at this time, prefers to negotiate with
builders/developers rather than imposing a structured fee or rate
schedule. Shelly Badger added that development of the Comprehensive
Plan would include evaluation'of current policy.
10. Old Business
a. Ordinance 499, 2nd reading - Yelm Telephone Co non-exclusive
Cable TV franchise.
94-85 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING ORDINANCE
499 THE NON-EXCLUSIVE YELM TELEPHONE CO. CABLE TV FRANCHISE. MOTION
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b. Ordinance 500 - amending 486 and creating a Public Works
Director position.
94-86 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 500 CREATING A PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR POSITION. MOTION
CARRIED.
c. Ordinance 502 - amending 213 concerning the cutting of
trees/shrubs.
94-87 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 502 ALLOWING STAFF TO PLANT/PRUNE/CUT TREES/SHRUBS IN
THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHOUT COUNCIL APPROVAL NECESSARY ONLY FOR
HAWTHORN TREES OF TREES OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE.
11. Reports:
a. Planning - Martha Parsons had no report_,due to public hearings.
Council packet material included the 4/19/94'Growth Update prepared
by Ty Peterson. _
b. Library - Kristin Blalack reported that the VITA program h~
been expanded to include 4 volunteers this year and that tr:
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library's decision to stock IRS forms had been well received. The
recent quilt exhibit was a success. All library volunteers were
thanked for their dedication, support and service.
c. Council Liaison Reports:
1) City Hall - Mayor Wolf read a letter from the Thurston Co.
Assessor complementing Dana Spivey for her consideration of county
needs when considering design of new building permits and emphasizing
that this contributes to a good working relationship between our
jurisdictions.
2) Court - Don Miller reported that the court continues to
operate smoothly. An additional fee has been added to certain
citations to fund expansion of the state's court computer network.
3) Police - Mayor Wolf read a letter from Ruth Adair thanking
the Police Department for their diligence. The Chief told Council
that Adam Wood would be the DARE officer for the 95/96 year. Wood
had once again been an outstanding student during training. The
Chief was pleased that the Civil Service Commission had supported and
approved a) the cadet hiring concept; b) the new positions requested
and; c ) the Chief ' s authority to hire and fire within the department .
Mayor Wolf added that proper selection of the individual for this
position result in a level of confidence and trust in the chief's
judgment and actions.
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Chief Dunnam recommended parking changes on 1st St N. to increase
safety for pedestrians. Improved City-wide speed limit sign postings
and verbiage and speed limit revisions.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION THAT CITY-WIDE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS BE REMOVED AND
REPLACED WITH NEW SIGNS AT ALL CITY ENTRANCES. VERBIAGE ON
REPLACEMENT SIGNS TO REFER TO THE CITY-WIDE SPEED LIMIT OF 25 MPH
UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT PUBLIC WORKS
REMOVE FOUR PARKING PLACES ON FIRST ST. N., TWO ADJACENT TO THE
JAYHAWK'S PARKING LOT, ONE IN FRONT OF PUGET POWER AND CLOSEST TO THE
JAYHAWKS STORE AND ONE LOCATED IN FRONT OF JAYHAWK'S AND BETWEEN THE
TWO MARKED CROSSWALKS. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT A DRAFT ORDINANCE
CHANGING SPEED LIMITS AS RECOMMENDED IN THE PREPARED STAFF REPORT,
EXCEPT THAT SPEED LIMIT ON SR507 SOUTH TOWARDS RAINIER BE POSTED AT
Z5 MPH IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. MOTION CARRIED.
4) Public Works - Amos Lawton reported that the public works
staff was continually busy. Tim Peterson had suffered an on-the-job
injury to his hand requiring a trip to the emergency room and
numerous stitches. No permanent damage was suffered and Tim is back
on the job.
5) Sewer - Shelly Badger reported that Phase II collection
lines had come in early and under the bid amount. On site tank
installation continues with an estimated mid-May completion.
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Councilmember Forrester inquired about sewer alarms. Shelly Badg
explained that stickers giving procedures to follow if an alarm
activated will be attached to~each alarm and that information
booklets had been received and would be distributed. Until Ye
accepts completed work the contractor is the legal owner and shourn
be contacted when an alarm is activated.
Mayor Wolf announced that the Sewer Treatment Plant dedication would
be at 2:00 pm, June 2, 1994 and hoped all Councilmembers would be
able to attend. ~~
d. Mayor's Report - Mayor Wolf thanked Councilmember Parsons for
acting as Mayor-Pro Tempore in her two week absence and announced the
upcoming Economic Development meeting to be held at Yelm High School
from 7-9 pm tomorrow evening. A recent Chamber of Commerce meeting
used "visionary" techniques~to examine the way members thought Yelm
should look. A steering committee is being formed and Mayor Wolf
requested that a Councilmember represent the City, if possible.
Mayor Wolf will be attending the AWC Annual Convention in June.
e. Council`s Report - Councilmember Gallagher reported that he had
attended the UGM meeting and that Urban Growth boundaries for other
jurisdictions had been reviewed.
12. Correspondence - was reviewed
13. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 pm.
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Kathryn M. Wolf, `Mayor
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