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07 07 2020 Study Session Agenda YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL 1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. 2. Present: Councilmembers: Molly Carmody, Tad Stillwell, Joe DePinto and Terry Kaminski. Councilmembers James Blair attended via telephone. Absent: Councilmember Tracey Wood Staff present: Community Development Director Grant Beck, Public Works Director Cody Colt, City Administrator Michael Grayum and HR Specialist Karen Bennett. 3. a. Bio-Dryer Update Cody Colt, Public Works Director gave a presentation on a timeline on the proposed Bio- Dryer project. Council adopted the Sewer Facilities plan in 2016. The Sewer Facilities plan outlined 3 phases giving the Sewer Department a path forward. Phase 3 included a Bio- Dryer and was slated for 2024 construction. The Public Works Committee has shown an interest in investing in the Bio-Dryer sooner. Moving the Bio-Dryer to Phase 1.5 will save on construction cost if building alongside the WRF upgrades. 3. b. Safe Start — Phase 3 Re-opening Michael Grayum, City Administrator gave a presentation on City of Yelm employee training to prevent COVID-19 infection. All City employees will receive this training to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The City is now in Phase 3 and the City of Yelm facilities will be re-opening to in-person services beginning on Monday, July 13th 3. c. Term Limits Molly Carmody, Councilmember discussed exploring the opportunity of term limits for elected officials. Councilmember Carmody will draft a proposal to be brought back to Council at a later date. 4. Mayors Report Mayor Foster reported that Bloodworks Northwest will be having a Pop-Up Blood Drive at the Yelm Community Center July 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th. Sign up can be done at https://dslnk.co/YelmPopUp 5. Council Initiatives Councilmember Blair would like to see the City of Yelm look into the requirements to apply for an earlier opening date of the City Splash Pad. Councilmember Carmody has changed her office hours from Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. to Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Yelm City Park under the pavilion. Councilmember Curry reported that the Fire District answered 27 call during 4th and 5th of July. A majority of those calls were fireworks related. This may be the time we starting looking at the City's fireworks policy. 07-07-2020 Councilmember Stillwell going through the COVID grant processes it has become clear the business need to be educated more. Will be working with the Finance committee and the Government committee to help with business understanding the Business License process. Councilmember DePinto talked about putting together a proposal to reduce the days for fireworks sales and have a City sponsored fireworks event and present it to the General Government committee. Councilmember DePinto spoke about Secured Mailbox's and the understanding that Council does not want to pursue this. Councilmember Blair and Councilmember DePinto are going to pursue this privately. Councilmember DePinto talked about working with the Director of Yelm Timberland Library on opportunities of moving to a different location and reducing costs. Nisqually Plaza owners, Director of Yelm Timberland Library, and Councilmember DePinto will be touring Nisqually Plaza later this month. Details will be brought to the Council at a later date. Councilmember Kaminski commented that old City Hall is looking shabby. Adjourn: 7:21 p.m. Ir Attest: II , J Foster, Mayor Karen Be e t, HR Specialist These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the city website at www.yelmwa.gov. 07-07-2020