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CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1994, 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda/Motion
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1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor
Kathryn Wolf.
Council present: Don Miller, Martha Parsons, Velma
Curry, Amos Lawton and Bob Gallagher. Guests: Kristin
Blalack, Yelm Timberland Library, and Rodney Orosco,
Nisqually Valley News. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken
Garmann and Glenn Dunnam.
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94-223 2. MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
APPROVING THE AGENDA WITH ITEM 6 CANCELLED. CARRIED.
94-224 3. MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON,
APPROVING THE NOVEMBER 9, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES AS
WRITTEN. CARRIED.
94-225 4. MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING NOVEMBER, 1994 PAYROLL. CARRIED.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON
APPROVING PAYMENT OF VOUCHER 17462 IN THE~AMOUNT OF
$10,006.50. CARRIED.
Regular meeting closed at 7:35 p.m. ~~
5. Public Hearing - 1995 Preliminary Budget - Mayor
Kathryn Wolf opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Copies of the 1995 Preliminary Budget were provided to
the council. Shelly Badger explained that the general
fund and the water fund need some additional work.
There will be a work session on Tuesday, November 29,
1994 at 4:00 p.m. to work on these portions of the
budget. Agnes Colombo put in $25,000.00 as an estimate
for Medic One. There is not a firm contract with Medic
One at this time, but needed to make sure an amount was
earmarked for it.
There being no public comments, Mayor Wolf closed the
public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
6. Cancelled.
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7. Public Comments:
received.
8. New Business
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a. Ordinance No. 532 - adopting a Latecomer`s
Agreement between Springfield Development Company, Inc.
and the City of Yelm for a waterline extension to the
area known as Prairie Creek Subdivision (SUB 8079).
94-226 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 532. CARRIED.
b. Ordinance 533 - adopting a Latecomer's Agreement
between Springfield Development Company, Inc. and the
City of Yelm for a sewer system extension to the area
known as Prairie Creek Subdivision (SUB 8079).
94-227 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 533. CARRIED.
9. a. Ordinance 534°- annexing certain territory to the
City of Yelm, and amending the Yelm zoning map and
Comprehensive Plan.
94-228 MOTION BY SOS GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE N0. 534. CARRIED.
b. Decision of Request for Qualifications for December
Community Development Block Grant Application.
Shelly Badger reported that she received a phone call
at 4:15 p.m. today that HUD has stated that the State
of Washington, like other states must follow the
regulations which do not allow this money to be used
for acquisition of land. Shelly further requested that
this decision be tabled until such time as she and Ken
Garmann and Cindy Cecil can meet to discuss it further
to ascertain if it is feasible to put together an
application that meets the guidelines by December 19,
1994.
94-229 MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON TO
TABLE THE DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR DECEMBER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION UNTIL THE SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 29,
1994. CARRIED
10. Reports:
a. Planning - Councilmember Parsons reported that the
Planning Commission is working on the Comprehensive
Plan. Shelly Badger added that Item #6 on the agenda
was withdrawn at the request of the applicant, after
the planning commission had made the recommendation to
the council to deny the variance.
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b. Library - Kristin Blalack reported that they are
using a new approach to the Preschool Story Time and
wanted to thank the City for allowing the library to
use the council chambers.
c. Council Liaison Reports:
1) City Hall - Shelly Badger gave a review of a
proposed garbage survey which will be sent out with the
billings.
2) Court - Councilmember Miller said there was nothing
to report. It was added that it is anticipated that
the court would be getting a new computer program,
linking it with a state-wide system.
3) Public Works - Ken Garmann requested approval from
the council of the completion of Contract 3 - Sewer
Project with Northwest Cascade.
94-230 MOTION SY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY TO ACCEPT
THE CONTRACT 3 SEWER PROJECT WITH NORTHWEST CASCADE AS
COMPLETED. CARRIED.
Ken went on to explain some problems that have come up
regarding floats that are not working properly. The
floats that are being effected are being replaced.
This replacement is covered under a warranty, and the
city bears no burden or cost in replacing the floats.
Other items reported: Street lighting is being
discussed with Puget Power and ,the city has been
working on the draft of the Corrosion ,Control Study.
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Mayor Wolf added that Gene Borges reported to her that
he has been meeting with Tom Skillings regarding
funding possibilities for the new study for the
wastewater treatment facility. Gene also reported that
he had received a call from the Department of Ecology
will be meeting with him tomorrow in regard to the
appeal on part of the grant that is pending.
4) Police - Chief Glenn Dunnam stated there was
nothing to report.
cl'.' M_ ayor - Mayor Wolf reported that on November Z0,
she met with Mike Crose and Mary Strawl, librarian from
Lacey regarding the future of the library in Yelm.
Shelly went on to explain that the feasibility of
developing the water tower property for a building is
not realistic at this time because of the Department of
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Health requirements with the well and the radius kept
around the well and the area that needs to be kept for
future expansion of the system.
Mayor Wolf and Martha Parsons reported that the City of
Yelm received 2nd prize for the most money collected in
the "Heart Walk." Mayor Wolf also reported that she ~'
attended the Housing Authority meeting; and the Mayor's
Forum in Tenino, and the Nisqually River Council
meeting.
e. Council - Councilmember Gallagher reported that the
Urban Growth's last meeting was last night;
Councilmember Miller reported attending the fire hall
dedication; Councilmember .Curry reported on the
Christmas ir. the Park meeting; Councilmember Miller
reported on the CAPCOM meeting.
Mayor Wolf reminded the councilmembers of the Thurston ~.
County Planning Commission/Yelm Planning Commission
Joint Comprehensive Plan meeting on December 7, 1994 at
7:00 p.m., UCBO Conference Room, Yelm.
Shelly wanted to remind everyone about Christmas in the
Park on December 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Parade starts at 2:00 p.m.
11. Correspondence was reviewed.
12. Adjourn:
Ka ryn Wolf, Ma or
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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