03-03-2020VELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL BUILDING
106 SECOND STREET SE
YELM, WA
1. Mayor Pro -tem Tad Stillwell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Present: Councllmembers: James Blair, Molly Carmody, Cody Colt, Tad Stillwell, Joe
DePinto and Terry Kaminski.
Absent: Councilmember Tracey Wood.
Staff present: City Administrator Michael Grayum, Finance Director Heidi MacDonald,
Interim Public Works Director Steve Clark, Public Works Project and Program Manager Pat
Hughes, Police Chief Todd Stancii and City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Lucas.
3. a. Yelm Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Update, Erica McCaleb
Erica McCaleb introduced herself as the new TRL Manager and updated the Council with
some statistics on membership, community partnerships and upcoming events. The TRL is
thriving and their cardholder numbers continue to increase.
Councilmember Molly Carmody left the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
3. b. Water Reclamation Facility Phase 2
Interim Public Works Director Steve Clark and Brian Bunker with Parametrix gave a
presentation and timeline on the proposed Water Reclamation Facility Phase 2 project.
Funding options were discussed and a meeting with Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating
Council has been scheduled. A Professional Services Agreement will be brought to Council at
an upcoming meeting for approval of Design Engineering.
3. c. 2020 Budget Amendment
Finance Director Heidi MacDonald gave a high level overview of carryforward, housekeeping
and miscellaneous budget Items for the General Fund. The Public Hearing on Ordinance No.
1059, 2020 Budget Amendment was continued from the February 25, 2020 Council meeting
to the March 10, 2020 Council meeting where any public testimony will be taken and
Council will consider adoption.
4. Mayors Report — No report
5. Council Initiatives
Counciimember Blair met with the Mayor of Orting and discussed different Issues.
Councilmember Colt is working an alternative to fireworks. More Information coming soon.
Councilmember Kaminski stated the JBLM meeting is scheduled for the same time as the
Economic Development Committee meeting. Councilmember Kaminski will contact
Community Development Director Grant Beck and let him know to cancel the committee
meeting.
Adjourn: 7:08 p.m.
Attest:
well, Mayor Pro -tem Lori Lucas, 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.
03-3-2020