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08 06 2019 Study Session AgendaAGENDA YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019, 6:00 pm Public Safety Building 206 McKenzie Ave. SE 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. a. Keith Flewelling- Public Safety Radio System — 20 min. b. Splash Pad/Playground Equipment financial update C. Fireworks discussion 4. Mayor's Report 5. Councilmember Initiatives 6. "Yelm 101" Upcoming Meetings Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 6:00 pm Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 6:00 pm Meeting Information It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodations to conduct business or participate in government processes or activities, please contact Lori Lucas, at 360.458.8402 at least four (4) working days prior to the scheduled event. For information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Title VI Statement, click this link http://www.ci.yelm.wa.us/human-resources/. The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are available at www.velmwa.gov. YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 206 MCKENZIE AVE SE YELM, WA 1. Mayor JW Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Present: Councilmembers: Terry Kaminski, EJ Curry, Tracey Wood, Joe DePinto and Cody Colt. Molly Carmody arrived at 6:08 p.m. Absent: Tad Stillwell. Staff present: Public Works Director Chad Bedlington and City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Lucas. 3. a. Keith Flewelling-Public Safety Radio System — 20 minutes - CANCELLED 3. b. Splash Pad/Playground Equipment Financial Update Public Works Director Chad Bedlington handed out a project cost update for the new Splash Pad and the Playground Equipment. The handout gave details where the funds came from for the project. There was discussion of the splash pad and the associated costs with maintenance and operations. 3. c. Fireworks discussion Council discussed different options of days and hours for fireworks in the city limits. Mayor Foster suggested that a recommendation on possible reduced days and hours for fireworks go to the General Government Committee and then Town Hall meetings will be scheduled for public comment. Councilmember DePinto will draft an ordinance for the General Government Committee to review. 4. Mayors Report — The Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Ride went well, the Mermaid Festival was a success, Thurston County Fair was last week, the Jazz Festival was a huge success, and we are very close to moving the Council meetings over to the new building. The next Study Session will be held in the new building. Mayor Foster updated Council on Michael Grayum's medical condition. Mayor Foster would like the Council consensus on the Joint School Board meeting in September. Council will hold their regular meeting on September 10th and any Councilmembers that would like to attend the School Board meeting is encouraged to attend on September 120. The Triad Theater will be putting a mural of Mount Rainier on the side of their building. S. Council Initiatives Councilmember DePinto suggested the City purchase secure mailboxes for all city residents. The citizens would reimburse the city for costs associated with the mailboxes. Councilmember DePinto will bring information forward to the General Government Committee for their review. Councilmember Carmody would like an update from Johnson Controls. Public Works Director will update Council at the next Study Session. Councilmember Carmody would like staff from Johnson Controls to attend. Councilmember Carmody would also like to discuss the contract with lobbyists and identify priorities for Yelm at the Study Session. Councilmember Carmody asked about additional sail shades for the playground equipment. Councilmember Kaminski connected with Thurston County Housing Authority and they are looking to build federally funded affordable housing units in Yelm. Councilmember Kaminski was approached by an unhappy business owner regarding the sign ordinance. Councilmember Curry stated that SE Thurston Fire Authority would like to give a presentation on an upcoming bond before Council at an upcoming Study Session. Councilmember Wood said there is a lot of talk In the community about wanting a dog park in the city of Yelm. Councilmember Colt suggested a crosswalk be installed between the skate park and the city park on State Route 507. 6. "Yelm 101" Mayor Foster explained that Yelm 101 has been added to the Study Session Agenda for short future presentations on aspects of city government to update and educate Council. Adjourn: 7:52 p.m Attest: dYl�! JW ter, Mayr Lori Lucas, City Clerk a minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.