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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1994, 7:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda/Motion
Nu~bers
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
Velma Curry. Absent: Bob Gallagher. Guests: Mollie
Hendrickson, Jay and Jan Tribitt, Denise Hendrickson and
Dennis Su. Steve Voorhies, John Huddleston, Robert and Betty
Shaw and Charles Wittenberg. Sheldon Blue, Elaine Horsak,
Dean Hooper, Bob Lincoln, Darlene and Virgil Baker, Susie
Baker, Adam Boyce and Anthony Bontragor. Gay Newby, Kristin
Blalack, Jocelyn Eastland and Rodney Orosko, Nisqually Valley
News and Jim Blundell, Owens Davies Mackie. Staff: Shelly
Badger, Gene Borges, Ken Garmann, Ty Peterson, Glenn Dunnam
and Agnes Colombo.
94-178 2. MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE AGENDA WITH CANCELLATION OF THE ITEM 6 REZONE/ROAD
PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING AND A NEW PARK USE REQUEST, ITEM 13,
B. CARRIED.
94-179 3. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THE AUGUST 24, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
94-180 4. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 17168-17265 TOTALLING $228,543.73.
CARRIED.
5. Public Hearing - SW Yelm Conceptual Master Plan. Mayor Wolf
closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at
7:35 pm. No objections to participants or conflicts of
interest were identified.
Jim Blundell, city attorney: explained that a number of
Planning Commission conditions were identified in the
Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation document and that the
intent is to reach a unifying characteristic that holds the
plan together, while still allowing the property owners to
proceed with their development proposals. The corridor
running through the property from 510 to 507 was identified
as this characteristic. The document contains a mechanism
for planning the corridor as one unit. Assorted funding
possibilities for the corridor are being explored. Mr.
Blundell recommended that the public hearing be held and that
comment be accepted with no action to be taken at this
meeting.
Dennis Su, KCM: expressed concern about the Planning
Commission's commercial area restrictions which are detailed
in a letter to the City.
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Anthony Bontrager, Rainier Estates: Explained that the
position of Rainier Estates was discussed in a letter to the
City. ~"
Mayor Wolf acknowledged receipt of letters from KCM,
Bontrager/Rainier Estates (Apollo Realty) and Prairie
Security Bank and requested that the letters be entered into
the official record, along with the SEPA checklist and
Planning Commission recommendations.
John (Last name unclear), Berry Valley Road: questioned the
change to multi-family along Berry Valley Rd. Jim Blundell
explained that this was a logical progression of land use
from higher to lower and that served as a transition between
commercial and single family residential.
Sue Baker, Berry Valley Road: questioned if the multi-family
housing was being planned is low income housing. Jim
Blundell responded these were zoning designations; that there
was no specific development proposal for any of the
properties and that multi-family was not necessarily low-
income housing.
John Huddleston, Yelm Chamber of Commerce: complemented the
Planning Commission for their work and felt that they were
thoughtful and concerned in being careful to avoid creating
a point of destination shopping center. He suggested that
the total commercial buildout of 165,000 square feet not be
tied to construction of the Y-1 highway, which may need be
constructed to accommodate regular traffic rather than due to
development. A percentage linked to buildout was offered as
a possible alternative so that the commercial area remains a
community shopping area.
Mayor Wolf thanked Mr. Huddleston for his input and requested
that written comments be submitted for the record.
Adam Boyce: sought additional information about the proposal
and the master plan. Shelly Badger responded that copies of
the Planning Commission recommendation and map are available
to the public. Existing copies were distributed and a sign
up sheet provided for additional requests.
Bob Lincoln: sought information about location of a water
tower symbol on the map. Gene Borges responded that the area
is a natural high spot and could be used provide water
storage, either above or underground. The area identified
did not necessarily indicate placement of a well and that
several test wells would be started soon. Mr. Borges
invited Mr. Lincoln to stop in his office to discuss water
scenarios.
Being no additional comment, Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 8:57 pm, with the record left open for additional
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6. Public Hearinct - Proposed rezone and road project to connect
Yelm Ave. E. with the SW Yelm Master Plan area and to serve
adjacent properties. The public hearing was cancelled and
will be rescheduled at some time in the future.
7. Public Hearing - Assessment Reimbursement Contracts
(Latecomers Agreements). Mayor Wolf closed the regular
meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. No
objections to participants or conflicts of interest were
identified.
Shelly Badger explained that the 2 ordinances proposed would
permit recovery of costs due to installation of
water/sewer/street improvements. The ordinances provide
procedures to be followed in entering into agreements.
Being no additional comment Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 8:03 p.m.
comment until 5 pm, Monday, September 26. All present were
encouraged to attend the work session at 4:15 on Tuesday,
August 27 and the Wednesday, August 28 City Council meeting.
94-181
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT ORDINANCE
NO. 519 (WATER/SEWER ASSESSMENTS) AND ORDINANCE NO. 520
(STREET PROJECT ASSESSMENTS) BE ADOPTED. CARRIED.
8. Public Hearino - Rezone to C-1 of property located in the
Central Business District. Mayor Wolf closed the regular
meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. No
objections to participants or conflicts of interest were
identified.
Ty Peterson, planner, explained CBD allows smaller lots and
additional control over types of businesses permitted and is
suitable for retail/service type business that serve
pedestrian traffic. Suggested rezone on both sides of Yelm
Ave. between Solberg and Cullens would be in the best
interest of the City as the area's characteristic is vehicle
oriented, McDonald's, Shell/NW Deli-Mart, Nisqually Clinic.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of this
rezone.
Discussion continued on reasons for creating CBD zone. Port
Townsend was used as an example of viability of small
businesses in condensed areas that encourages foot traffic.
Questions concerning possible location of specific types of
businesses were answered.
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Being no additional comment Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 8:16 pm.
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94-182 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 525 REZONING BOTH SIDES OF YELM AVENUE WEST
BETWEEN CULLENS AND SOLBERG FROM CSD TO C-1. CARRIED. ,_„
9. Public Hearing - Rezone from R-1 to CBD of watertower
property located on 2nd Street between Mckenzie and
Washington and Determination of Similar Use. Mayor Wolf
closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at
8:17 p.m. No objections to participants or conflicts of
interest were identified.
Ty Peterson, planner: concerning the rezone to CBD,
explained that more appropriate uses for the property exist
and that it is adjacent to current CBD zoning. The
Determination of Similar Use for the SkateBoard Park is not
specific to this particular location but throughout the CBD
zone and is appropriate as at least one park currently exists
in the CBD zone. Gene Borges added that all well protection
requirements would have to be met regardless of future uses
for the site.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. N. Henderson recommending
alternative sites for the skateboard park was entered into
the record along with Wellhead/Source Protection information.
Glenn Dunnam, police chief, explained that other areas
throughout the CBD zone are being looked at for the
skateboard park. "'"'"
Jocelyn Eastland - suggested a decision wait until after the
October 11 Visioning Meeting.
In response to Councilman Miller's questioning if the rezone
would permit location of a library on the property, Peterson
said yes.
Gene Borges added that any use of the property would require
that all runoff be carried away from the well area via a
solid pipe. The parking lot proposed for a portion of the
area is possible through a private contribution and that
parking for Yelm Telephone Company would be available during
business hours and for other businesses after hours and on
weekends. It will also help with parking needs of the Yelm
Senior Citizen's Center.
Mayor Wolf summed up by saying that the rezone was needed for
the library and that the Similar Use Designation for the
skateboard park is not site specific, but for a location in
the CBD zone.
Being no additional comment Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 8:32 pm.
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94-183 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE 526 REZONING THE WATER TOWER PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. CARRIED.
10. Public Comment/Questions
Gay Newby - stated that the flags along Yelm Avenue are faded
and should probably be removed. Mayor Wolf indicated that
staff would check with the VFW as the flags are their
property. Chief Dunnam added that flags had to be removed if
tattered or disfigured.
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11. New Business
a. Ordinance No. 518 cash in lieu of medical insurance.
94-184 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 518 GRANTING CASH IN LIEU OF MEDICAL INSURANCE
FOR A CITY EMPLOYEE. CARRIED.
b. Ordinance No. 521. Shelly Badger explained that this is
for the creation of a new position to take minutes for
Planning Commission meetings. The individual recommended has
satisfactorily taken minutes for one meeting. Payment would
be for time spent attending meetings and for transcribing
minutes at $7.00 per hour.
94-185 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING
ORDNANCE 521 ESTABLISHING A RECORDING SECRETARY POSITION WITH
PAY AT $ 7 .00 PER HOUR. CARRIED . Counci lae~er Layton opposed.
c. Amtrak Depot funding agreement calling payment of $398.40
for 1995.
94-186 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING
AMTRAK DEPOT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT. CARRIED.
d. Ordinance No. 523 - Ken Garmann explained that this will
allow E.A.R. to recover a portion of the costs of running
utilities to the developer's property. Costs would be
assessed at a set amount per frontage foot for the
individuals identified in the agreement.
94-187 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 523 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS DIVISION I AND II
LATECOMER' S AGREEMENT FOR WATER . CARRIED . vela furry abstained_
94-188 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 524 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS DIVISION I AND II
LATECOMER' S AGREEMENT FOR SEWER . CARRIED . vela curry abstained.
12. Old Business
a. Ordinance No. 517. Chief Dunnam explained that this is
the formal ordinance for the draft introduced at the last
meeting. Ordinance No. 517 will exempt the City from
restrictions on transporting hunting/target practice weapons.
Approval was recommended by Chief Dunnam.
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94-189 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 517 EXEMPTING YELM FROM RCW 9.41.050, SECTION ~"
405, SS (4), SS(6) FIREARM TRANSPORT. CARRIED.
b. Draft speed limit ordinance for SR510/507. Chief Dunnam
reviewed the draft and based upon conversations with DOT and
public works stated that he believed that a step-down from 45
to 25 miles per hour was too great a reduction for motorists
to adapt to. Shelly explained that the ordinance was not
ready for adoption at this time. DOT uses 10 mile p/h step
down increments. Follow up scheduled for the next meeting.
Mayor Wolf pointed out that no action had been taken on the
second part of item 9, Determination of Similar Use. A
proposed site for the skateboard park will be submitted at
the next meeting. Council continued a decision on this
matter until a later date.
13. Reports
a. Planning - No report from Councilmember Parsons who was on
vacation.
b. Park Use Requests - 1) 10/1/94, Rainier Chapel Picnic; 2)
9/24/94, Charming Birthday Party; and 3) 9/24/94 McGinnis
Birthday Party.
94-190 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING --M
THREE PARK USE REQUESTS. CARRIED.
c. Police - Councilmember Lawton reported that the department
stays busy.
d. Public Works - Activity reported by Ken Garmann included:
Walk through on Yelm Avenue E. improvements, irrigation
system etc.; Yelm Telephone Co. testing program of new
equipment and radio gear, using water tower as part of base;
Pre-sub for storage construction project on Grove Road;
preliminary meeting re 507 & Grove Rd waterline extension;
meeting with DOT re overlay on Yelm Ave. W.; Park View
subdivision recording with county; construction drawings of
sewer system, all 4 phases; landscaping at the park
restrooms; meeting with Thurston Co. Wastewater - interested
in STEP sewer program and looking for some ways to save
dollars for residents of other small towns; Preconstruction
for Kingsview II, project scheduled to begin October 1.
e. Mayor - Meetings reported on: Thurston Regional Planning
Council, Scope of Work for '95; Kickoff for the American
Heart Walk, Martha has agreed to be team captain again this
year; Festival of Waters at Wa He Lut School; Chamber of
Commerce . '~""'
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At Mayor Wolf's request Gene Borges announced that Yelm had
$420,000 committed for the water reuse project. Funding
comes from a $210,000 grant along with a small amount from
the City and the balance from private developers.
Shelly Badger announced that the UCBO has been awarded
$500,000 from the '94 Community Development Block Grant
applied for to complete the UCBO Community Center.
f. Council - Councilman Miller reported that he will be
traveling to Boston to take part in training for Intercity
Transit board members.
Shelly Badger announced that an audit by the state is in
progress at this time for '92 and '93 and that she met with
Thurston County on a commercial recycling plan, which will
probably be the subject at the October Chamber of Commerce
meeting.
Additional news was that Yelm
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15. Adjourn: 9:15 pm
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Agnes P. Colombo, City Clerk
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