06 02 2020 Study Session Agenda YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020 6:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Present: Councilmembers: Molly Carmody, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, Joe DePinto and
Terry Kaminski.
Councilmembers James Blair attended via telephone.
Staff present: Community Development Director Grant Beck, Public Works Director Cody
Colt, City Administrator Michael Grayum and City Clerk & HR Manager Lori Lucas.
3. a. CARES ACT Discussion
The City of Yelm will receive a portion of the federal Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount
of $274,050 to help cover some of the anticipated and unbudgeted COVID related health
and public safety costs expended during the pandemic. A portion of the funds would be
infused into the Yelm Community Relief Fund, which is managed by TOGETHER and is
available for anyone who needs help during these trying times. A grant program will be
created for local businesses who can demonstrate economic hardship or loss of revenue due
to COVID-19 and/or demonstrate costs to comply with reopening.
3. b. Funding Avenues for Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Funding
Public Works Director Cody Colt gave a presentation on the history, the current situation
and next steps for the WRF upgrade. Revenue source options and the phases on
construction were discussed.
3. c. City Council Position No. 3 Candidate Discussion
Council will explore their options in selecting a candidate for Position No. 3. One of the
options discussed was to use a ranked voting process. Each Councilmember shared their
desired qualifications they are looking for in a new Councilmember. This item will be on the
June 9, 2020 agenda to be voted on by Council. The selected candidate will be sworn into
office and fill the vacant seat on Council until the election in November of 2021.
4. Mayors Report
Mayor Foster explained the Executive branch and the management team have been
engaged in navigating the CARES ACT funding program. There have been no protesting in
Yelm yet but there could be. We are supporting other agencies in Thurston County if they
need our assistance.
5. Council Initiatives
Councilmember Blair will be attending the first SWAC meeting since March.
Councilmember Carmody will attend the Intercity Transit meeting tomorrow and will be
discussing starting service again.
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Councilmember Wood received an email from Mr. Phillips the owner of the White Horse
Tavern regarding the regulations for an Event Permit for a beer garden. The Community
Development Department is working with the business owner for this event.
Councilmember DePinto would like to recognize the athletes that went to state.
Councilmember DePinto is working on it and will bring it to an upcoming meeting.
Councilmember Kaminski would welcome any help from Councilmembers to find money
for the revitalization program for downtown.
Adjourn: 7:59 p.m.
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Attest:
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These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are
available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov.
06-2-2020