02-05-2019YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 6:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
206 MCKENZIE AVE.
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m
2. Present: Councilmembers: EJ Curry, Molly Carmody, Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood,
and Terry Kaminski. Joe DePinto arrived at 6:06 p.m.
Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Police Chief Todd Stancil, Court
Administrator Sonia Ramirez, Public Works Director Chad Bedlington, and City Clerk & HR
Manager Lori Mossman.
3. a. Presentation by the Pacific West Athletic Center
Doug Martin, Chairman/CEO-PWAC and Dustin Ritchie, Vice Chairman-PWAC explained that the
Pacific West Athletic Center is a proposed facility for providing athletic training, talent
development, and performance diagnostk:s to athletes in the Pacific Northwest Region. They
also shared why Thurston County and why Yelm would be a great location for this facility.
3. b. Jail Contract Update
Todd Stancil, Chief of Police updated the Mayor and Council on the proposed changes to the
new Jail Contract. The rates have increased slightly over a five-year period. An updated Jail
Contract will come to Council later in February for their approval.
3. c. Continued Council discussion about utilization of the former City Hall
Discussion ensued about the use of the old building including a Veteran's Hub and the Boys
and Girls Club and/or a combination of both groups. The General Government Committee will
put together a proposal for Council discussion on February 26, and approval at a future Council
meeting.
3. d. Continued Council discussion about the 640 Acres zoned master plan community
of which the property owner has 1 year to pay all principle, Interest and penalties
due to the LID to redeem the property
Council discussed the 640 Acres and the financial responsibilities of the City of Yelm and the
possibilities for that property.
4. Mayors Report
Mayor Foster received a compliment from Superintendent Brian Wharton on the great job that
the Public Works Department has done on keeping the roads safe for travel during this cold
spell. The Yelm Police Department had their first Narcan save last Saturday morning. The
League of Women Voters will hold a meeting on March 19• at the Yelm Community Center on
the history and usage of water In Yelm. There will be a Yelm Prairie Days meeting February 13,
2019 at the Yelm Community Center.
S. Council Initiatives
Councilmember Tracey Wood voiced concerns about garbage in the empty lots behind
Goodwill and the Dollar Tree.
Councilmember loe DePinto would like to maintain the Library services and believes they
provide many good services to the community. The first Homelessness Task Force meeting
went very well and the next meeting will be March 19, at City Hall at 5:30 pm.
Councilmember Tad Stillwell agreed with Councilmember DePinto about the Library and
would like to discuss their location.
Councilmember Terry Kaminski received many emails regarding the Proposed Bio solids
Site in Thurston County.
Adjourn 7:45 p.m.
_ Attest: C& %n"MAPIy
JW Voster, Mayr Lori Mossman, City Clerk
These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.