06/22/94
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994, 7:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda/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: Don Miller, Martha Parsons, Amos Lawton
and Bob Gallagher. Absent: Patty Forester. Guests: Lyle
Burstat, Key Bank; Stan Carlton, Employment Security; Charles
Shelan, Community Youth Services; Rodney Orosco, Nisqually
Valley News; Jim Blundell, Owens Davies Mackie and Kristin
Blalack, Yelm Library. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken Garmann,
Glenn Dunnam and Agnes Colombo.
94-117 2. MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER AMENDING THE
AGENDA BY MOVING ITEM 11,A TO 7,A. CARRIED.
94-118 3. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT THE
MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 1994 BE APPROVED AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
94-119 4.A MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING
PAYMENT OF JUNE 1994 PAYROLL. CARRIED.
94-120 4.B MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 16954-16957 TOTALLING $11,581.09.
CARRIED.
4.C Chief Dunnam introduced Yelm's new reserve police officers
and administered the oath commissioning them. Officers Sehr,
Stancil and David and their families were welcomed.
5. Lyle Burstat, Key Bank, presented a check for $500 to Mayor
Wolf and Chief Dunnam to be used towards the skateboard park.
6. Charles Shelan, Community Youth Services introduced Stan
Carlton, Employment Security and explained that they were
seeking support of efforts to create a Job Corps Center at
the former St. Placid's High School campus in Lacey. The
center would be the equivalent of a residential community
college and provide training to 250 young people, primarily
young women with children. Dorms would be available for
housing and child care facilities would be located on site.
Lacey has agreed to act as lead
Employment Security has provided
basis. Mr. Shelan explained that
a site, there would be a national
to run the program. Political
requested assistance from Yelm
officials.
agency for this project and
Stan Carlton on a part-time
following application to be
competition soliciting bids
support is needed and he
_n writing letters to state
When questioned Mr. Shelan explained that entry into the
program is through Social and Health Services or probation
officers and assignment based on availability of bed space, ..a.
vocational choice and region.
94-121 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY DON MILLER THAT THE CITY
SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE JOB CORPS CENTER. CARRIED.
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Mr. Shelan presented Mayor Wolf and Chief Dunnam ~~I--a~~
$75.00 skateboard park contribution.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance No. 506, setting sewer rates.
Mayor Wolf closed the regular meeting and the public hearing
resumed at 7:57 p.m. Gene Borges explained changes to the
ordinance including the $0.029 charge for excess non-
residential use. Residential rates will remain as indicated
in the rate schedule unless usage dictates a need for
monitoring. Outflow could then be measured and rates
adjusted as necessary. Flow will also be monitored at the
Treatment Plant. These checks are necessary as one class of
user may not subsidize another. When approved, the Sewer
Rate Ordinance will be sent to DOE and EPA for evaluation.
They could challenge rates resulting in rate adjustments.
Allowable charges considered 1990 census data. Charges will
apply year round with no exceptions as availability of
service continues, even if it is not used.
Being no additional questions/comments the public hearing was
closed at 8:18 p.m.
94-122 MOTION BY SOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
ORDINANCE NO. 506 SETTING SEWER RATES. CARRIED.
7.A Ordinance No. 510 - Mayor Wolf explained that in the past
staff members have been permitted to drop their medical
insurance and been given $100 per month in lieu of the
insurance. Past requests have been from staff members with
duplicated coverage. A staff member has requested the cash
in lieu of coverage even though it would leave the individual
without any medical insurance. Jim Blundell, legal
counsel, explained Council would be free of liability
whichever way it decides . He did recommend that before a
decision is made that the Personnel Policy be amended and
that a new ordinance be drafted for all staff members
currently using this option, establishes base pay, dollar
amount in lieu of insurance and total columns that are
clearly defined. He pointed out that this was subject to
change with new employer mandated health insurance plans.
94-123 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON DIRECTING
STAFF TO PREPARE A PERSONNEL POLICY AMENDMENT AND REDRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. 510 AND CONTINUED A DECISION TO THE 7/13/94
MEETING. CARRIED.
8. Chris Powers/Temporary Skateboard Ramp in City Park was
explained by Chief Dunnam. Council considered the site,
which had been identified as a possible place for a
skateboard park, impact on scheduled park activities and
liability and safety associated with the temporary structure.
Jim Blundell, legal counsel, explained the liability issues
and how they differed from the original plan.
94-124 MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY DON MILLER THAT THE
REQUEST TO LOCATE A TEMPORARY SKATEBOARD RAMP IN YELM CITY
PARK BE REFUSED DUE TO LIABILITY AND ON THE ADVICE OF THE
CITY'5 ATTORNEY. CARRIED.
9. No public comment/questions received.
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10.
94-125
New Business:
a. Prairie Creek Plat Approval - Shelly Badger explained that
approval was being recommend subject to the three conditions
identified in the 6/5/94 staff report to Planning Commission
and City Council members.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS THAT THE
PRAIRIE CREEK PLAT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO MEETING CONDITIONS
IDENTIFIED IN THE 6/6/94 STAFF REPORT. CARRIED.
b. Canal Road Park Update - Shelly Badger recommended that
Thurston Co. Parks & Recreation act as lead on park
development for the Canal Road Park (Canal & Flume). Michael
Welter had stressed the importance of the public process and
feels community involvement in the process is important and
that neighbors, Little League/Soccer Teams etc. should be
included. Although no funding currently exists for
development, TCPR is willing to dedicate a staff member to
the project.
c. Park Use Requests
94--.26 1) MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THURSTON CO. PARKS & RECREATION'S REQUEST TO USE CITY PARK
FROM 1/27-8/15 ON MONDAYS & TUESDAYS FROM 10:30-1:30 WITH THE
UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY MUST FORFEIT IN THE EVENT OF A
CONFLICT. CARRIED.
2) Councilmembers discussed the Senior Center's request and
felt that garage sales were not the best or desired use for
the park.
94-127 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON GIVING
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO THE YELM SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER TO
HOLD A GARAGE SALE IN THE AREA UNDER THE WATER TOWER.
CARRIED.
3) B&N Credit Union request for 8/20/94 - staff requested
time for research into past approvals. Rescheduled.
94-128 4) MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
THE LAWTON'S REQUEST FOR A FAMILY REUNION/PICNIC ON 8/28/94.
CARRIED. AMOS LAWTON ABSTAINED.
d. Ordinance No. 509. The present Washington Model Traffic
Ordinance expires on 7/1/94. This ordinance adopts the new
version Washington Model Traffic Ordinance.
94-129 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 509 THE MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE. CARRIED.
e. Council selected Wednesday, June 29, 1994, 4:30, City Hall
Council Chambers for adoption of the Sewer Revenue Bond
Ordinance which will convert interim sewer financing to the
permanent FmHA loan. Following discussion Members
11. Old Business:
b. Resolution No. 312 - UCBO application to DCD.
94-130 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 312 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE UCBO APPLICATION ^"'^
TO DCD FOR $500,000 GRANT. CARRIED.
c. Backhoe Lease/Purchase Agreement. A payment schedule was
provided to Councilmembers.
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94-131 MOTION BY DON .MILLER,~SECONDED. BY' MARTHA PARSONS AUT ZIN.
MAYOR -WOLF;. TOE E,~N,TE,Ry~INTO`~A-~;LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEM~~WIT~
ASSOCIATES~COMMERCIAL CORP. (BACKHOE). CARRIED.
12. Reports:
a. Planning - Councilmember Parsons reported that the meeting
had been mostly public hearings and the SW Yelm Conceptual
Master Plan review.
Mayor Wolf explained that due to the uncertainty concerning
Ty Peterson recovery and time of return to work, it would be
necessary to have a consultant work on the Comprehensive Plan
in order to meet the deadlines. TRPC has volunteered
assistance.
b. Library - Kristin Blalack reported a 3$ increase over '93
circulation for May and registration of 67 new patrons.
c. Liaison Reports
1) City Hall/Kathy Wolf - staff injury update
2) Court/Don Miller - all goes well
3) Public Works/Amos Lawton - Work on park restrooms is in
' progress.
Ken Garmann reported the final inspection on Crystal
Springs Estates had been completed and a recommendation for
acceptance would be made at the next meeting; that cleanup
outside City Hall is scheduled for tomorrow and planned for
• .. the Wastewater Treatment Plant next Wednesday; Yelm Telephone
Company is completing fiber optics connections to homes
within the sewer system boundaries.
4) Sewer - Ken Garmann reported that the plant is currently
handling 100,000 gallons p/day; onsite restoration is
continuing; difficulties with electrical connections due to
Puget Power scheduling problems; last installation of large
volume tanks had been made; and that on 6/28 the last tank
will be installed. The contractor were praised for doing an
excellent job.
4) Police - Chief Dunnam reported that the STP Bike Run will
go through town this weekend.
d. Mayor's Report - Mayor Wolf reported on meetings attended
including the AWC Conference in Spokane and reminded all of
the TRPC meeting on 6/30 from 5:30-8:00 at the Westwater and
of the Chamber workshop on Saturday, 7/9/94 from 9-4 p.m. , at
the Yelm High School Cafeteria. Members discussed
participation in the Prairie Days parade, follow-up for next
meeting.
e. Council Report - Councilmember Gallagher reported on Urban
Growth Management Meetings attended and on possible ways to
implement the transfer of development rights.
13. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 pm.
Kathryn M. Wolf, Maybr
ATTEST:
Agn s P. Colombo, City Clerk
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