09/28/94
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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: Bob Gallagher, Martha Parsons, Amos Lawton
and Velma Curry. Absent: Don Miller. Guests: Paul and
Mary Thompson, Dean Hooper, Geraldine Taylor and Bob and
Tawney Crawford. Eric Anderson, Mary Lou Clemens, Sue Gore
Fred and Marlou Allen and Denise Hendrickson. Jay Tribitt,
Gay Newby, Cindy Cecil, UCBO; Tom Skillings, Skillings and
Connolly, Rodney Orosko, Nisqually Valley News and Brooks
Stanford and Bob Turner, KOMO TV. Staff: Shelly Badger,
Ken Garmann, Ty Peterson, Glenn Dunnam and Agnes Colombo.
94-191 2. MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF 2A AWARD PRESENTATION, lOB
COUNCIL POSITION RE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE BROWN/LOUTZENHISER ANNEXATION AND lOC SKATEBOARD PARK
SITE. CARRIED.
a. Mayor Wolf introduced Brooks Stanford and Bob Turner who
presented Chief Glenn Dunnam with the KOMO "Home Town Hero"
Award. Mr. Stanford spoke of Yelm Police Chief Glenn
Dunnam's efforts towards the building of a skateboard park
and how these efforts bridge the gap between teenagers, the
police department and the community. Mr. Stanford read the
award - "To Chief Dunnam, Yelm Police Department, in
recognition of your efforts to make our community a safer
place in which to live. The taped segment will air at 5 pm,
Wednesday, Oct. 5, and at 6 am the following morning.
Chief Dunnam expressed his pleasure at being nominated for
this recognition.
Mayor Wolf read a letter from the staff at Treasure's Realty
thanking Chief Dunnam for his efforts in the community.
Marilyn Arnold, police department secretary, expressed the PD
staff's appreciation of Chief Dunnam's leadership
capabilities.
94-192 3. MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
THE AUGUST 24, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES AS CORRECTED. CARRIED.
94-193 4. a. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER
APPROVING THE SEPTEMBER 1994 PAYROLL WITH THE ADDITION VELMA
CURRY. CARRIED. ~,,
94-194 b. MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 17268 - 17270 TOTALLING $18,011.21.
CARRIED.
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5. SW Yelm Conceptual Master Plan. Mayor Wolf explained that no
action would be taken at this meting and as requested staff
input. Shelly Badger, chief administrative officer,
requested a motion to postpone a decision until agreements
with the project proponents have been signed and suggested
changes viewed by the Planning Commission.
94-195 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON POSTPONING
APPROVAL UNTIL THE MEETING AFTER THE AGREEMENTS HAVE BEEN
SIGNED. CARRIED.
6 . Public Hearing - ( SUB8084 ) preliminary plat proposal for a 63
lot manufactured housing subdivision located on Burnett Rd.
Mayor Wolf opened the public hearing at 7:42. No conflict of
interest or objections to participants was noted. No
Councilmember had received information prior to the meeting.
Ty Peterson, planner, gave a staff report on the project and
explained that "Manufactured Housing" as defined in the
RCW's is a mobile home or structure that sits on a chassis
and was built after 1976. The planning department
recommended approval with the 6 conditions identified in the
staff report dated 9/14/94, plus the following two conditions
recommended by the Yelm Planning Commission:
Condition #7. That a sewer/hydraulics test be performed prior
to construction approval to assure that a sewer line upgrade
isn't necessary. Peterson explained that if the existing 4"
line is not adequate it would be the responsibility of the
developer to upgrade the line.
Condition #8. Make certain that the area proposed for
drainage is sufficient to accommodate the system.
Eric Anderson, proponent, explained that plan revisions
included larger lot size and increased open space and that
the project meets the Urban Growth Management Act's intent.
It is also consistent with current uses as there is an
existing mobile home park in the area. Mr. Anderson
understands that growth is upsetting and has tried to make
the project comfortable for everyone. The project differs
from a mobile home park as lots will be owned instead of
leased/rented. A combination of wood frame/manufactured
housing is anticipated.
Mayor Wolf read Paul and Mary Thompson's letter, dated
9/22/94, and signed by a number of other area residents,
expressing their concerns about the project.
Tawney Crawford - asked for clarification concerning
sidewalks. Peterson explained that internal project
sidewalks would be required as well as sidewalks on Burnett
Rd. along the property frontage and that the internal road
was a loop road with two accesses onto Burnett Rd.
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Jay Tribitt - asked if the sewer service would be gravity
system? Ken Garmann, public works director, responded that -`
Yelm has a pressurized sewer system. Mr. Tribitt was invited
to meet with Mr. Garmann to obtain additional information.
Mr. Tribitt then asked about the effects of the new
development on the water table as existing residences are on
private wells. Shelly Badger responded that Yelm was not at
capacity for its existing water system. When/if that point
is reached use of water rights for wells abandoned when City
water service was provided would be considered.
Mary Thompson - explained that she had not been able to
contact all neighbors with her letter but that she understood
that the neighbors did not want a mobile/manufactured home
park in their area and that they were upset that there was
already one in the neighborhood. She requested that the
number of units be reduced. She added that she believed this
type of affordable housing is not viewed as a permanent
solution to housing needs and that the units would eventually
become rental units.
Paul Thompson - expressed his concern over the increased
noise that would be created and stated that fencing should be
required.
Eric Anderson - felt that was a reasonable request and was
willing to meet with neighbors concerning this issue.
Gay Newbv - questioned ordinances regulating mobile homes.
Mayor Wolf explained that existing units could be
grandfathered upon annexation but new placements are limited
to mobile home parks and/or subdivisions. Peterson added
that replacement required upgrading i.e. size, age, skirting
etc.
Dean Hooper - cautioned about using generalizations and added
that mobile/manufactured housing meets the needs of many
retired individuals and does not necessarily meet the
poor/noisy negative image being implied.
Paul Thompson - questioned the ratio of frame to manufactured
homes planned and requested high and low figures for cost of
the homes.
Eric Anderson - replied that the ratio was unknown but gave
an estimated price range of $70-90,000.
Tawney Crawford - stated that it is difficult at this time to
enter traffic on Yelm Ave and that this proposal will make
the situation worse. She feels a traffic signal will be
needed.
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Peterson explained that while some mitigation was necessary
the impacts did not warrant a signal. The situation could
warrant a turn lane and possibly realignment of the
intersection.
Mayor Wolf explained that Yelm doesn't have control over
placement of traffic signals. Yelm Ave. and lst St. are
state highways and DOT has control over signals. Yelm has
been unsuccessful in attempts to have a signal added at the
post office. The light at Nisqually Plaza was paid for with
private funding.
Mayor Wolf added that the very things that brought current
residents to Yelm will bring more residents and that the
state Growth Management Act forces people to move in around
urban areas.
Bob Crawford - questioned the impact on the fire and police
departments and plans to increase staffing to meet needs
created by growth.
Ty Peterson responded by explaining that the GMA requires
that levels of service for transportation, schools, fire and
police service be identified and planned. Fire service is
provided through an interlocal agreement with Thurston Co.
and the cost increases as the population increases.
Chief Dunnam explained that police staffing needs are
projected as one officer per 750-1,000 residents, based upon
the crime level in the community. Yelm currently exceeds the
average ratio of police officers with 7 officers, 3 office
staff and 7 reserve officers meeting the needs of a
population of 1,895. Many rural communities do not provide
24 hour police service. Additionally, a reciprocal agreement
between the city and county has 4 Thurston Co. Deputies
stationed out of the Yelm Police Department offices. All of
Yelm's officers are also commissioned Thurston Co. officers.
Yelm officers will respond to any felony call in the Yelm,
Rainier, Tenino area and are frequently backed up by Thurston
Co. officers.
Paul Thompson - predicted a traffic problem when Yelm High
School students arrive and depart and expressed concern on
the impact to the water table.
Mayor Wolf explained that during the summer, Thurston
Regional Planning Council tried to address traffic issues and
the amount of funding needed to manage anticipated needs.
TRPC concluded that having to accept decreasing levels of
service is a possibility. Yelm is actually in much better
shape than many communities.
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Ty Peterson explained that Yelm's existing well is at 50 feet
in a shallow, but plentiful aquifer. At this time the city
is.testing for a deeper, protected aquifer. The recently
completed sewer project was undertaken to protect the area's
groundwater.
Council: Bob Gallagher questioned the subdivision Urban
Growth Boundary status and possible effect of Y-1, Y-2 and Y-
3 on traffic.
Peterson responded that the subdivision is in the short term
boundary. Shelly Badger demonstrated general locations for Y-
1, Y-2 and Y-3 on a map and explained how they would impact
traffic conditions.
Being no additional comment, Mayor Wolf closed the public
hearing at 8:30.
94-196 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
(SUB8084) THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A 63 LOT MANUFACTURED HOME
SUBDIVISION PROPOSAL ON BURNETT ROAD WITH THE 8 CONDITIONS
DISCUSSED AND A SIX FOOT FENCE AS A BUFFER. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing - (SUB8112) preliminary plat proposal for a
19 lot duplex subdivision located between Longmire St. and
Berry Valley Road. Mayor Wolf opened the public hearing at
8:40. No conflict of interest or objections to participants
was voiced. No Councilmember had received information prior
to the meeting. Ty Peterson gave a staff report explaining
that the proponent had, as requested, changed the proposal to
include a through street between Berry Valley Rd. and
Longmire St. Staff recommended approval with the 4
conditions identified in the staff report dated 9/13/94.
Sue Gore - proponent, felt that this was a workable project
meeting city and developer needs.
No public comment voiced.
Council: In response to Councilmember Gallagher's question,
Peterson responded that if developed as duplex units the
total would be 35 housing units but, the developer could
also choose to develop the property as single-family units.
Being no additional camment the public hearing was closed at
8:51.
94-197 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY APPROVING
(SUB8112) THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A 19 LOT DUPLEX
SUBDIVISION PROPOSAL BETWEEN LONGMIRE ST. AND BERRY VALLEY
RD. WITH THE 4 CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
CARRIED.
8. Public Comment/Questions.
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Gay Newby ~= ~ refe red'"'to~~the ~µa~ situation at Cullens Road
(Culinary Chameleon) needing berry bushes cut back. Ken
Garmann, public works, will look into the matter.
9. New Business.
a. Shelly Badger explained that Council had approved
selection of Skillings and Connolly to perform the Yelm Water
Reuse Project Study. Requested tonight was authorization for
the mayor to sign a contract for the work to be performed at
a cost of $377,500.00.
The contract, distributed to members, contains the Scope of
Work as presented to the Department of Ecology and Department
of Health; supplement to the Centennial Clean Water Grant;
and implementation procedures, and goals. The study is
expected to take about 9 months with the end goal of moving
to 100$ reclaimed water.
94-198 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS THAT THE
WATER REUSE AGREEMENT WITH SKILLINGS AND CONNOLLY BE SIGNED.
CARRIED.
b. UCBO Housing Trust Fund grant application. Cindy Cecil,
UCBO, explained her goals in applying for Community
', Development Block grant in 12/94 and Housing Assistance
Program grant in spring of '95. If successful the CDBG
grant would be used to purchase of a five acre parcel of land
and the HAP grant for construction of a four unit. complex for
'_ developmentally disabled/head injured individuals and senior
citizen housing. The matter will be brought back before
council at a later date.
c. Park Use Request
94-199 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
"~ THE PARK USE REQUEST FOR 10/18/94, JULKUNEN/NACHES TRAIL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2ND GRADE CLASS PICNIC. CARRIED.
10. Old Business.
a. Speed limit ordinance. Shelly Badger explained that
approval was being requested to forward the draft ordinance
to the Department of Transportation.
94-200 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
THE FORWARDING OF THE DRAFT SPEED LIMIT ORDINANCE TO DOT.
CARRIED.
b. Boundary Review Board Hearing for Tuesday, October 4, at
City Hall concerning the Brown/Loutzenhiser annexation. The
f BRB may chose to approve the annexation as submitted or to
modify or deny the petition. Council discussed the effect
potential actions would have on the original annexation
petitioners. A council position was requested.
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Council consensus was that while members favor their original
recommendation they would accept the Planning Commission's
original recommendation if that was the Boundary Review
Board's choice.
c. Skateboard Park Location. Chief Dunnam requested approval
of Site #1, the parking lot on 2nd St. A letter from Fred
and Marlon Allen opposing the water tower site was read.
94-20 MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS DIRECTING
STAFF TO MOVE AHEAD WITH APPROVAL PROCESS FOR USE OF THE CITY
PARK PARKING LOT ON 2ND STREET FOR THE SKATEBOARD PARK
LOCATION. CARRIED.
This item should appear before Council as a public hearing in
October.
11. Reports.
a. Planning - Councilmember Parsons stated that the meetings
had been mostly public hearings.
b. Library - Kristin Blalack
increases in August, success of
and the new computer system.
c. Council Liaison Reports:
reported on circulation
the summer reading program
1. City Hall - Councilmember Curry reported that she had
viewed a safe playground equipment tape and recommended it
to other members. Contact Dana to reserve the tape.
Agnes Colombo reported that as soon as the modem line is
activated the city will have reference access to the
Thurston Co. Assessor's property information.
2. Court - Councilmember Miller was absent.
3. Public Works - Ken Garmann reported on: meetings with
DOT regarding resurfacing between 93rd and 1st St. which
will include removal of the railroad tracks and would
probably begin in April; efforts to tie together Yelm
projects with the state work; brush cutting; striping; and
budget work.
Effects of the resurfacing project on traffic was
discussed.
4. PD - Amos Lawton reported that the police department is
so busy there aren't enough cars to go around and stated
that it is really nice to witness young people approaching
Yelm officers to speak with them.
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d. Mayor Wolf reported that she had attended the Nisqually
River Council meeting; Thurston County Economic
Development Council Board meeting and the Urban Growth
Management meeting and that Yelm would host the October
Mayor's Forum at the UCBO Community Center.
Mayor Wolf thanked Shelly Badger for work session
presentations on the SW Yelm Conceptual Master Plan and
the Comprehensive Plan update and for her hard work and
dedication.
e. Councilmember Curry reported that she had attended the
Safe Place Open House. Councilmember Gallagher attended
an Urban Growth Management meeting and Transportation
Policy Board meeting where discussion focused on local and
regional transportation plans not matching and the
competition for available funding.
Everyone was reminded of the Heart Walk on October 8.
14. Correspondence was reviewed.
15. Adjourn: 9:55 pm
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