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07/27/94~~~~~~`~ ~ CITY OF YELM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1994, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Agenda/Potion Numbers 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Wolf, all present joined in the flag salute. Council present: Bob Gallagher, Martha Parsons, Don Miller and Patty Forrester. Absent: Amos Lawton. Guests: Margaret McPhee, Gaye Newby, Rodney Orosko, Nisqually Valley News, Andra Arnold, Jesse Issacson and Amanda Chester. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken Garmann, Glenn Dunnam and Agnes Colombo. 94-144 2. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRINTED. CARRIED. 94-145 3. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER APPROVING JULY 13 AND 18, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES AS PRINTED. CARRIED. 94-146 4. MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER APPROVING PAYMENT OF VOUCHER 17060 TOTALLING $75.00. CARRIED. 94-147 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING THE JULY 1 994 PAYROLL. CARRIED. 5. Chief Dunnam introduced Margaret McPhee who presented the City with a check for $500 to be used for the Skateboard Park. She praised the young people involved for their hard work. Andra Arnold, Jesse Issacson and Amanda Chester presented $2,315. ($215 raised washing cars and the balance from the sale of goat insurance.) 6. Public Hearing - Six Year Street Plan. Mayor Wolf opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Perry Shea, S. Chamberlain and Associates explained that this was the yearly identification and revision of City street improvement needs. Tap priorities are Stevens Ave. improvements and Yelm Ave. from 4th St. to Five Corners. Shea indicated that the Y-2 study identified in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan would probably take place this year. The Y-1 alternative is controlled by the SW Yelm Annexation and the Y-3 alternative is in the county and not high on their list of priorities. In all 13 projects were identified and discussed. Being no additional comment the public hearing was closed at 8:12 p.m. 94-148 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 314, YELM'S SIX YEAR STREET PLAN. CARRIED. 7. Public Comment/Questions: Gaye Newby requested that the City assess the condition of the vacant lot on Rice Street across from the School Administration Office. She felt it created a hazard as it is overgrown with Scots broom, berry bushes etc. The Public Works Department will check the area. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 27, 1994 PAGE 1 8. New Business: '~'` °~~ a. Resolution 316, Code of Conduct for employees, of~icersr and agents of the City which prohibits participation in the selection, award, or administration of contracts supported by federal grant funds if a conflict would be involved. Shelly Badger explained that requirements by funding agencies would result in this type of resolutions from time to time. 94-149 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING RESOLUTION 316, CODE OF CONDUCT. CARRIED. b. AWC/Transportation Enhancement Advisory Committee - Councilmembers are not available to serve on the committee. c. Senior Sewer Rates - Shelly Badger explained that following conversations with the Social Security Administration the staff recommended income level to qualify for reduced sewer and water rates was $9,600 for an individual and $12,800 for couples. 94-150 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING $9,600 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AND $12,$00 FOR A COUPLE AS THE SENIOR CITIZEN INCOME LEVEL TO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE WITH THE JULY '94 BILL. CARRIED. 9. a. Plat approval - Prairie Heights Division III. Shelly - Badger explained that the drainage recommendation had been received and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval. 94-151 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY PATTY FORRESTER THAT PRAIRIE HEIGHTS DIVISION III PLAT BE APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, CONSULTANTS AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION. CARRIED. b. Ordinance No. 508. Chief Dunnam informed Council that Yelm Prosecutor Les Ching had been contacted and has reviewed the Ordinance and indicated that no problems were found with the ordinance. It was recommended that any action be postponed until the next meeting at which time any written comments from the prosecutor could be reviewed. c. Vision Process Contribution. Shelly Badger recommended that Council approve a $1,500 contribution from the Regional Planning line item to the Chamber's Vision Process fund. The results are expected to be a usable resource for the City. Final guidelines are subject to both Planning Commission and Council approval. 94-152 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER THAT A $1,500 CONTRIBUTION FROM THE REGIONAL PLANNING LINE ITEM(S) BE MADE TO THE CHAMBER'S VISIONING PROCESS FUND. MOTION CARRIED. d. A letter from residents in the Grove Rd./103rd Ave. area was read. Staff members explained the complexity of the situation. In response to information contained in the letter Chief Dunnam reported that animals must be fed and watered but that these items need not be available at all times and that some requested corrections had been made. Shelly Badger added that the buses have been licensed and that the matter had been through the courts in following CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 27, 1994 PAGE 2 ~~~~~~~~ Yelm's Nuisance Control Ordinance. The situation at this point indicates growing impatience on the part of the adjacent property owners. When all other options have been exhausted the City could choose to perform the cleanup and charge cleanup costs to the owner or put a lien against the property to recover cleanup costs. Care must be taken to avoid any interference with the owner's property rights. Chief Dunnam asked that the~~situation be moved to the next agenda to allow time to assess and report to Council on the current situation along with recommendations. A considerable amount of staff time has been spent on this matter. Mayor Wolf requested that a letter be sent to the individual signors of the letter acknowledging receipt of their letter and of the concerns about the property and explaining that the City is reassessing the ,situation. Ken Garmann and Chief Dunnam will follow up. 10. Reports: a. Planning Commission - Shelly Badger indicated that the Comprehensive Plan is progressing smoothly; that the first cut of the Capital Facilities Plan would be ready shortly; and an amendment to the Opeii~Space Ordinance would be before Council at the next meeting. b. Library - Kristin Blalack reported that circulation was down slightly. Councilmembers were invited to see the works of local artists currently on display in the library. The Reptile Roundup program was well received. c. Council Liaison Reports 1) City Hall - A picnic has been scheduled for 8/20 at the Peterson's property. The new sign identifying the park donors will be dedicated at 11:00 a.m. on 7/28/94. 2) Nothing new to report from the court. 3 ) Public Works - Ken Garmann reported that the FmHA final inspection had been completed, input from the City was well receeved and that FmHA was pleased with the City's project. Sewer charges appear as "other" on utility bills and a notice will~be printed on the next bill to identify the charges. The new park restrooms will be opened at 4:30 tomorrow. 4) Police: $2,700 in returned Together funds will be give to the skateboard project. With funds received or anticipated it should be possible to start a scaled down facility in September. The project is too large for the proposed park area and it`was suggested that it be moved to property by the watertower across from the Yelm Telephone Company garage. Zoning will need to be checked. d. Mayor: Attended Mayor's Forum in Tenino; Prairie Days Coronation; Nisqually River Foundation meeting and meetings at City Hall. ~~She also agreed to do a voice overlay on TRPC video on growth for distribution to service clubs, councils etc. Council was encouraged to attend the Community Network meeting at YHS on 8/3/94 from CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 27, 1994 PAGE 3 ~~ 2-4 p.m. Chief Dunnam was thanked for representig'~~~ie; City on the committee. e. Councilmembers: Bob Gallagher attended the UGM meeting. Rainier submitted its Comprehensive Plan for feedback. The committee is also working on an ordinance for transfer of development rights. Don Miller attended the CAPCOM meeting where the budget was discussed and an IT meeting tonight with another scheduled for Friday. Members were reminded of the IT meeting on 8/2/94 and the next "Visioning" session on 8/13/94 from 8:30-12:00. 11. Correspondence was reviewed. 12. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. K hryn M. Wolf, Ma or ATTEST: X71 ~~ /~ Ag s P. Colo o, City Clerk 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 27, 1994 PAGE 4 0 ii