02 02 2021 Study Session MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 6:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL
1. Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Present: Councllmembers: James Blair, Molly Carmody, EJ Curry, Tad Stillwell, Joe
DePinto and Terry Kaminski. Absent: Tracey Wood.
Staff present: Community Development Director Grant Beck, City Administrator Michael
Grayum, Public Works Director Cody Colt, Public Works Project and Program Manager
Patrick Hughes, and City Clerk & HR Manager Lorl Lucas.
3. a. Enterprise Funds Training
Public Works Director Cody Colt gave an overview of the Enterprise Funds and explained
that the Enterprise Funds are self-supporting government funds that sells goods and
services to the public for a fee. The use of these funds are restricted to the services they
provide.
3. b. Cochrane Park Update
Public Works Project and Program Manager Patrick Hughes updated the Mayor and Council
on the upcoming construction at Cochrane Park. Phase 1 will rebuild the bridge, make
landscaping improvements, clean the pond and replace the liner and Install new restrooms.
The project Is currently out for bid and a contract will be coming to Council at the next
meeting for approval.
3. c. Council Committees Discussion
Discussion was held regarding how long Councilmembers would be on the sub -committees
and how the committee members are chosen. The consensus is to move forward with the
current members on the sub -committees.
3. d. Thurston County Economic Development Council (EDC) Scope of Work
Discussion was held on developing a scope of work for the Thurston County Economic
Development Council. Councilmember DePinto will summarize tonight's discussion and work
with City Administrator Michael Grayum to bring the EDC Contract to the Study Session on
March 2 to discuss the priorities and desired outcomes.
4. Mayors Report — no report
S. Council Initiatives —
Councilmember DePinto clarified that the Yelm Chamber of Commerce does a lot for local
businesses. Councilmember DePinto would like to see the Community Center open one day
a month for resources and services for people in need.
Councilmember Kaminski asked if Thurston County Economic Development Council could
help with branding for the City of Yelm.
Adjourn: 7:38 p.m.
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JW foster, Maryor 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.
2-02-2021