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CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES;; WEDNESDAY,' MAY 11,
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1994, 7:30 PM
Benda/Motion
Numbers
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, Steve Craig, Margaret Heck, Elmyra Hardy, Ruth Lucas and
Cindy Cecil. Pavel Mikoloski, Kerri Kroll, Frances Andrews and Freda
. - Willoughby. Thelma Wallace, Ulysses Wallace, Joseph Miller, and
._~ Joycelyn Eastland. John Huddleston, Shirley Eads, Margaret Clapp,
-: John Thompson, LeeAnne Campbell, Peggy Wolf and Glen Blando, Yelm
. Chamber of Commerce. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ty Peterson, Glenn
- ~ - Dunnam and Agnes Colombo.
2. Agenda additions/deletions. '
94-91 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED PATTY FORRESTER APPROVING THE AGENDA
WITH THE ADDITION OF ITEM 11,G,5, PARK MINUTES FOR 5/10/94. MOTION
• CARRIED.
3. Minutes of April 27, 1994.
94-92 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING MINUTES
OF APRIL 27, 1994 AS WRITTEN. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Approval of Vouchers
y4-93 MOTION BY PATTY FORRESTER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING PAYMENT
OF VOUCHERS 16746 - 16844 TOTALLING $1,042,674.33. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Public Hearing, CDBG Projects/Proposals continued from 4/27/94 - The
regular session was closed at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Wolf and the public
hearing resumed. Shelly Badger explained that~the City could submit
a grant request for up to $500,000; proposed projects must benefit
those qualifying as low-moderate income. Agencies must submit
proposals to the City for review by 5/20/94 with selection to be made
on 5/25/94. Interest areas recommended at the 5/27/94 public
hearing were listed for all to see and were also provided on the back
of the meeting agenda. A final list, including ideas submitted this
evening, will be presented to all present to identify their top seven
choices. -
Additional items submitted included: a community center offering
space for theater/art exhibits/educational programs/entertainment and
youth needs; improved park restroom facilities; programs to promote
new commercial/industrial business and to retain existing businesses;
technical assistance for development outline implementation; general
social services and housing for low income senior citizens.
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Being no additional comments, Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing
and reopened the regular session at 7:47 p.m. Copies of the combiner'
lists were distributed to the for the selection process.
6. Public Hearing, (ZON/SUB8110) continued from 4/27/94 - The regular
session was closed at 7:48 p.m. by Mayor Wolf and the public hearing
resumed. Ty'Peterson, city planner, explained that the proposal is
for a 20 lot subdivision and rezone of approximately 5 acres along
Rhoton Rd. City services are available and a rezone precedent was
set by rezoning the Lewis property and UCBO site on Crystal Springs
Rd. Items of concern: development could limit the use of the
adjoining industrial site. The developer will create a 30' wide
buffer/open space with a 12' wide, 4' high berm. The Planning
Commission recommended approval 'of the rezone and the subdivision
with two opposing votes.
Mayor Wolf inquired as to potential liability due to existing
contamination at the adjoining site. Ty Peterson responded that
while the site was on the Super Fund Clean-Up List all indications
are that the City would not'be liable.
Margaret Clapp asked if the buffer would be adequate to prevent
neighbors complaints and if the developer would be required to inform
potential buyers of the adjoining industrial site. Ty Peterson
responded that the buffer met existing open space requirements and
that disclosure was required.
Ruth Lucas, owner of adjacent property to the west expressed concern,
over loss of privacy due to shallow back yards. Peterson explainer
that the proponent had agreed to'clear some trees and to install a
mutually agreeable fence and will consider location of buildings on
adjoining lots to maximize privacy.
Being no additional comments, Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing
and reopened the regular session at 7:54 p.m.
94-94 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT SUB/ZON8110 BE
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE YELM PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY
STAFF. MOTION CARRIED.
8. Public Comment/Questions - Mayor Wolf explained that the floor was
opened and that policy is to allow no more that five individuals to
speak for a maximum of three minutes each.
Margaret Clapp indicated that she will be removing the barn from her
property.
7. John Thompson and Frances Andrews,
Committee, updated Councilmembers
Chamber has been investigating and
investing additional time/money to
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Yelm Chamber of Commerce Design
on the "Visioning" Process the
requested Council support before
the process. The process woul<
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include 3-4 months~of `re`search with all elements of the community
included. Input gained would provide tools to work with in producing
development guidelines. The Chamber hopes to raise $30,000 to fund
the project.
Shelly Badger added that she had attended the Chamber's visioning
meetings and that a lot of support and interest was generated and
that Chamber members felt it important to get an initial opinion from
the City Council and Planning Commission. The guidelines developed
in this process could be given to new businesses to assist with
building design, landscaping etc. The City's present regulations are
limited.
Chamber members indicated that while guidelines would add some costs
for businesses it would help maintain Yelm's small town atmosphere
and could be very helpful in providing consistency and quality. In
putting together the guidelines care would be taken not to step on
people's rights.
Viewpoints offered included that this process would result in
commercial and city revitalization with predictable results; that it
is critical to take advantage of existing growth opportunities to
attract commercial enterprises; that it is critical that direction
be established and that efforts go towards goals. Council was asked
to individually share their thoughts on the process and goals.
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Councilmembers felt that this could be a valuable tool. Some concern
was expressed concerning costs and protecting Yelm's small town
personality.
Margaret Clapp explained that the Chamber would pay for the
facilitation of the Yelm Citizens Creating Design Guidelines for
Yelm. It will reflect what is happening in Yelm and be a tool that
the City can pass out and use to help clarify requirements. The
Chamber will support the City's efforts and follow through to
completion. A formal action in the form of a resolution or motion
was requested.
Ty Peterson expressed that the planning department is willing to work
with the group on this project and recommended that it be an element
of the Comprehensive Plan which directs setting goals, objectives and
policy, with specific time frames, to direct the City's pursuit of
design guidelines. The flexibility allowed by this type of document
would be more beneficial than the more specific and inflexible form
established in an ordinance.
Mayor Wolf felt it important that the presentation go before the
Planning Commission so both bodies could be a cohesive unit, working
together on the project.
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94-95 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT THE CITY
GRACIOUSLY ACCEPT AND SUPPORT THE CHAMBER'S PLAN FOR A COMMUNIT.~
GENERATED DESIGN POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. MOTION CARRIED.
10. a. Shelly Badger announced that one applicant for the Public Work;
Director's position rnet all requirements and an offer had been made.
11. a. Councilmember Parsons reported that Bob Haugt, Owens Davies
Mackie, clarified that when a public hearing is continued it would
be resumed at the next meeting. Shelly Badger reported on AWC's Land
Use Decision Maker training session. The City will try to obtain a
copy for Council/Commission viewing.
b. Police Report - Shelly Badger reported that Chief Dunnam
requested support of participation in a disaster preparedness
exercise scheduled for 6/3/94. Council was unanimous in their
support.
. c. .Library Report 4/94 - showed increased enrollment
d. Mayor's Report - Mayor Wolf reported on meetings attended.
Medic 1 meeting resulted in acceptance of the City's offer to provide
1/4 of the requested $65,000 and to provide payroll services for
staff. Don Miller agreed to attend the Olympian/TRPC workshop on
5/6/94.
e. Sewer Update - the dedication has been rescheduled for 6/30/94
at 2:00. The contractor has reported difficulties in obtaining the
large commercial tanks and is therefore falling behind schedule.
f. Council Report - Councilmember Gallagher requested someone to
attend the UGM meeting in his place on Monday night. Councilmembe
Forrester agreed to attend.
g. Park Use Requests and Minutes of 5/10/94 - Mayor Wolf requeste~~
that wording for the sign at City Park be added to the next Park
Board agenda
94-96 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS THAT ALL PARK USE
REQUESTS BE APPROVED PROVIDED THAT DAYS ALREADY SCHEDULED FOR PRAIRIE
~~ ~ DAYS REMAIN RESERVED. MOTION CARRIED.
12. Correspondence was reviewed.
13. The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 pm.
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Agne P. Colombo, City Clerk
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