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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1994, 7:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda/Motion
N~bers
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm by Mayor Wolf, all
present joined in the flag salute.
Mayor Wolf announced the resignation of Councilmember Patty
Forrester effective 8/1/94 and requested that a letter,
thanking her for her service, be sent.
Council present: Bob Gallagher, Martha Parsons, Don Miller
and Amos Lawton. Guests: Gay Newby, Rodney Orosko,
Nisqually Valley News, Allen Gray, Cindy Cecil, and John
Huddleston. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken Garmann, Ty Peterson,
Glenn Dunnam and Agnes Colombo.
94-153 2. MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING
THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF CDBG AS ITEM 9.g. CARRIED.
94-154 3. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
JULY 27, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
94-155 4. MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHER 17061 - 17165 TOTALLING $861,386.11.
CARRIED.
5. Public Hearincx - Proposed amendment to Open Space, Greenbelt,
Park & Recreation Ordinance. Mayor Wolf closed the regular
meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Shelly
Badger explained that no action was being requested at this
time, but that public comment could be accepted with a
decision postponed until the next meeting. This would allow
a Planning Commission recommendation and additional review
time. The Yelm Planning Commission held a public hearing on
8/1/94, the changes are shown in the ordinance distributed
tonight. The amendment allows the option to either accept
the required 5$ of R-1 net built area as open space deeded to
the City or a fee of $5,000 p/buildable lot that would have
been dedicated open space which could be used for future park
purchases/development at the City's discretion. Multi-
family requirements would be for 10~ of land set aside or
$2,500 p/dwelling unit. Qualifications to be met are also
established in the ordinance for open space property to be
eligible to be deeding to the City.
Ty Peterson added that the monetary option would permit
development of parks in multi-family areas where they are
most needed them instead of having the park a mile away.
John Huddleston - spoke as a member of the Park Board. He
expressed his view that City ownership is preferable because
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a Home Owner's Association membership is not always in
agreement or well organized and often results in
undeveloped/unmaintained community areas. And that funding
in lieu of property would allow for meaningful park space to
be acquired and developed by the City. He responded
affirmatively when asked if he felt the fee was fair.
Harry Lewis - spoke in support of the concept of the
ordinance and his experience/observation that
maintenance/upkeep are usually directly tied to ownership.
Cindy Cecil - pointed out the importance of open space in
preserving wildlife, specifically around Yelm Creek. Ty
Peterson added that Yelm's Critical Areas Ordinance is
designed to protect the Yelm Creek area.
Councilmember Gallagher added that the City's philosophy
impacts this type of activity.
Being no additional comment, Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 7:53
COUNCIL CONSENSUS THAT A DECISION ON THIS MATTER BE
POSTPONING A DECISION UNTIL THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION HAS BEEN MADE.
6. Crystal Springs Estates Final Plat Approval - Ken Garmann
provided a written report, and explained that the Yelm
Planning Commission and staff recommendation is for approval.
MOTION BY SOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING THE
CRYSTAL SPRINGS ESTATES FINAL PLAT A5 RECOMMENDED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND STAFF. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat proposal (SUB8112) NE side
of Longmire Street. Mayor Wolf opened the public hearing at
7:56 p.m. Ty Peterson explained that at the 8/1/94 Planning
Commission public hearing this proposal was determined to not
be in compliance with Yelm's Transportation Plan requirements
for streets to be connected whenever possible. The applicant
was directed to resubmit. Staff's recommended was that the
matter be continued to the next meeting.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER TO CONTINUE
THE PUBLIC HEARING ON (SUB8112) PRELIMINARY PLAT PROPOSAL FOR
THE NE SIDE OF LONGMIRE STREET TO THE 8/24/94 MEETING.
CARRIED.
8. Public Comment/Questions.
Allen Grav - read a prepared letter expressing his concern
over the lack of coordination of the Prairie Day's Parade
coordinators and the inappropriate placement of the military
band and requested a letter from Council on their standing on
the issue. Mayor Wolf explained the City's limited
involvement in the activity and suggested that Mr. Gray
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contact the Lion' s Club as they are the sponsor and organizer
Prairie Days.
,john Huddleston - stated that the parade would possibly be
turned over to the Chamber in the future. Mayor Wolf added
that due to the growth in the number of participants and
activities, Prairie Days might become a project shared by
various local service clubs.
Cindy Cecil - announced that the new Community Center would
be open tomorrow and that multipurpose meeting rooms are
available for public use. Mayor Wolf expressed an interest
in using the facility for the Mayor's Forum in October.
John Huddleston - invited City officials and staff to attend
the Chamber After Hours meeting scheduled for 8/25/94, 4-7
p.m., at Huntington Greens on Crystal Springs Street.
Gay Newby - commented on the much improved condition of the
lot on Rice St, across from the School Administration Bldg.
9. New Business:
a. Ordinance 512
94-158 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING
ORDINANCE 512 APPROVING REDUCED WATER RATES FOR QUALIFYING
SENIOR CITIZENS. CARRIED.
b. Resolution No. 317
94-159 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING
RESOLUTION 317 SETTING QUALIFYING INCOME LEVELS FOR REDUCED
SENIOR CITIZEN WATER AND GARBAGE RATES. CARRIED.
c. Ordinance 515 amending Yelm's Animal Control Ordinance.
94-160 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE 515 REQUIRING IDENTIFYING MICRO CHIP IMPLANTS FOR
IMPOUNDED DOGS PRIOR TO BEING RELEASED. CARRIED.
d. Resolution 318
94-161 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING
RESOLUTION 318 SETTING THE IDENTIFYING MICRO CHIP IMPLANT FEE
AT $10.00. CARRIED.
e. Resolution 319. Shelly Badger explained that Resolution
319 and 320 are intended to meet American Disabilities Act
requirements. Council requested that names be omitted from
the resolutions and the title, Yelm Building Official, be
used instead.
94-162 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
RESOLUTION 319 ESTABLISHING A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND NAMING
THE CITY'S ADA REPRESENTATIVE BY JOB TITLE. CARRIED.
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f. Resolution 320
94-163 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
RESOLUTION 320 DESIGNATING THE ADA CONTACT PERSON BY JOB
TITLE. CARRIED.
g. Shelly Badger explained that past Yelm (CDBG)
rehabilitation loans will generate some revenue for the City '
when the property is sold/refinanced. This revenue may be
used only for CDBG eligible projects. Council was provided
with a list of eligible uses asked to give direction on how
they would like the revenue to be used and to prioritize
those uses. Future changes to the list are permitted.
Cindy Cecil explained that the grants should be closed out to
avoid penalty points against future grant applications and
suggested that funds could be allowed to accumulate and be
used as a match towards other grants for eligible projects.
94-164 MOTION BY 808 GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON SELECTING
THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOR USE OF CDBG GRANT RELATED INCOME:
1) PUBLIC FACILITIES; 2) HOUSING; 3) COMMUNITY FACILITIES;
4) PUBLIC SERVICES. CARRIED.
10. Old Business:
a., b. Ordinance 513 - Staff explained that this is the
final step in formalizing the approved annexation and zoning.
94-165 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO 513 AND 514 THE CARPENTER ANNEXATION AND ZONE
AMENDMENT (ANX/ZON8098) ON SR507. CARRIED.
c. Capital City Rifle & Pistol Club Open House. Staff was
asked to call in RSVP for two.
d. Ordinance 508 - Chief Dunnam explained that questions
raised by a Mary Plante had been reviewed and responded to by
Les Ching, Yelm prosecutor. The written response indicated
no problems with the ordinance. Staff has faxed a copy of
the letter to the citizen and advised that the matter was on
the agenda tonight.
11. Reports:
a. Planning - Skateboard Park zoning - Ty Peterson explained
that the zoning ordinance does not permit this (park) use
outright in any of Yelm's existing zone and that this was
probably an oversight. He suggested a "determination of
similar use" be pursued after holding pubic hearings and a
receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Mayor Wolf requested that staff, while ,pursuing the possible
use of this property, consider parking concerns.
b. Parks - Mayor Wolf stated that when a replacement
Councilmember was selected they would act as liaison to the
Park Committee. The August Park Board meeting was cancelled.
Park use requests were reviewed:
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94-166 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE FOLLOWING PARK USE REQUESTS: BOWES BIRTHDAY PARTY; YELM
PRAIRIE CHRISTIAN CENTER; FLORY BRIDAL SHOWER. CARRIED.
94-167 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE FOLLOWING PARK USE REQUESTS: ROSGA/WEDDING AND
OCTOBERFEST WITH THE USUAL CONDITIONS FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
IN THE PARK. CARRIED. Councilmember Lawton opposed.
c. Police Report - Chief Dunnam reported a $790 reduction in
estimated CAPCOM fees. The 29.1$ increase is directly
related to annexations and associated population increases.
Cost for budgeting forecasts is $47.90 p/person.
No major incidents occurred during Prairie Days. A minimum
of 14 officers were on duty each night. Chief Dunnam
suggested that the dance, if continued, not shut down and
become a beer garden at ten o'clock.
$3,160 was raised from the Goat Fundraiser. Letters will be
sent out this week seeking additional funding.
Applications are being accepted for an entry level hire list,
testing is planned for the 2nd week in September. And a
reserve officer list will be started soon, candidates will
attend the Reserve Academy in Lacey for six months.
Chief Dunnam suggested that this might be an appropriate time
to select a committee to consider new City service
facilities.
d. Mayor: Although a written letter of resignation has not
been received, Council was asked to formally accept
Councilmember Forrester's resignation.
94-168 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ACCEPTING
COUNCILMEMBER FORRESTER'S RESIGNATION VIA TELEPHONE,
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1994. CARRIED.
The Planning Commission members will be asked to submit names
of interested candidates to fill existing Commission
vacancies.
Ken Garmann was thanked for the wonderful job he did hosting
the park restroom official opening. Those present sang
"Happy Birthday" to him on the occasion of his 51st birthday.
Staff was asked to check on the second park sign recognizing
the donor family and Rodney Orosko was thanked for the nice
article in the Nisqually Valley News.
Bill VanMeter was thanked for providing the classic car that
Mayor, Wolf and Shelly Badger rode in in the Prairie Day's
Parade. Staff was asked to prepare a letter. Shelly Badger
added that several staff members have expressed an interest
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in organizing a formal entry in next year's parade.
It was noted that the children's section in the parade was """
shorter than in past years and suggested that perhaps the
route is too long for them and they could start a closer
place. Prairie Security Bank was suggested as a starting
place for the children.
Chief Dunnam was requested and agreed to contact the Lion's
Club concerning the Prairie Day's issues raised at this
meeting.
e. Public Works: Ken Garmann reported that the equipment
needed for the groundwork for the new skateboard park had
been donated; that the name Parkside is being changed to
Parkview due to another subdivision in the county with that
name; the subdivision will be an agenda item at the next
meeting; the lot on Rice St. has been cleaned; Smitty
attended a two day workshop on water cross connections; and
parking planned across from the Yelm Telephone Co. should
provide business parking during the week and shopper/activity
parking on weekends.
Ty Peterson added that parking lots are also not addressed in
the current zoning ordinance and that the proposed parking
lot location is zoned residential.
Councilmember Lawton had nothing to add to the public works
report and praised the public works staff for doing a good
job.
f. A second quarter Financial Report and Revenue/Expense
through 6/30/94 were provided by Daisy Lawton, treasurer.
12. Correspondence: was reviewed with copies of items b,c,d
requested.
13. Adjourn: 9:25 p.m.
Ka hryn M. Wolf, M yor
ATTEST:
Ag es P. Colombo, City Clerk
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