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04 11 2023 Regular Meeting MinutesFsT.192 WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 Call to Order: Mayor Joe DePinto called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Roll Call; James Blair, Joseph Richardson, Joshua Crossman, Holly Smith, Brian Hess, Ashley Brooks, Terry Kaminski, and Mayor Joe DePinto. Staff Present: City Administrator Todd Stancil, City Clerk Kathy Linnemeyer, and Public Services Director Cody Colt APPROVAL OF THE Motion by Brian Hess to approve the agenda as presented AGENDA Seconded by Holly Smith Motion carried 7-0 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mayor DePinto read the Autism Awareness Month Proclamation into the record. PUBLIC COMMENT: LaDonna Hockaday, Tela Hogle, Bunny Boid and Denise Madden spoke in favor of holding a drag show in the Community Center. Harry Miller, Scott Bannister, John Reno, Chuck Rogers and Tony Graham spoke against a drag show being held in the Community Center. CONSENT AGENDA: a) March 28, 2023 and April 4, 2023 Meeting Minutes Motion by Brian Hess to approve the consent agenda as presented Seconded by Joshua Crossman Motion carried 7-0 NEW BUSINESS: 2023 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Award Recommendations Motion by Brian Hess to approve the 2023 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee award recommendations in the amount of $24,500 as presented during the Study Session and as provided in the packet. Seconded by Terry Kaminski Motion carried 5-2 with a roll call vote 2023 Yelm Beautification Grant Award Recommendations Motion by Terry Kaminski to approve the 2023 Yelm Beautification Grant recommendations Seconded by Ashely Brooks Motion carried 6-1 with a roll call vote OLD BUSINESS: None STANDING COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety Committee — Chair Smith reported that the Public Safety Committee met and discussed the new radar sign, moving ahead with a report management system, traffic stops and the number of passport applications processed. MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR/STAFF REPORTS: Public Services Director Cody Colt Updates — Streetlights in the Central Business District are being replaced with solar lights and concrete cutting on sidewalks will be taking place to reduce trip hazards. Mayor DePinto — Thanked the citizens for attending the meeting, the legislative session is wrapping up and we are waiting for a decision on the funding of the Yelm Loop. He also stated all applicants for rental of the Community Center are treated equally and as long as local regulations and RCW's are met a group can rent the Community Center. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Councilmember Blair — Appreciates that the event at the Community Center is a ticketed event, stated that no one hates anyone, he doesn't feel that La Donna will bring pedophiles into the community and stated that we must move past hate. Councilmember Richardson — Appreciates everyone for being here and thanked the citizens for speaking up. He also announced that the Senior Center breakfast is on Saturday. Councilmember Crossman — Announced that the Community Center is a money pit and that the City is not making money on it. He also encouraged people to attend the Planning Commission meetings and keep an eye on what is coming up. Councilmember Smith — Attended the SE Thurston Fire Authority, TCOMM, Law & Justice and Planning Commission meetings. She also confirmed with La Donna that tickets to the drag show must be purchased by an adult. Councilmember Hess — Attended the Intercity Transit Authority meeting and stated that if we are hearing morality in reference to the Community Center, who's morality are we talking about. Page 2 of 3 April 11, 2023 City of YeIrn Regular Council Meeting. These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Yelm's You Tube Channel. Councilmember Brooks — Attended the Public Safety Committee meeting, Attended Mayor Jasmine's Ice Cream event and invited everyone to attend the Community Conversations tomorrow. Councilmember Kaminski — reiterated that the drag show at the Community Center is a G- rated show and feels that if the show was for 18 years and older that it wouldn't be as controversial. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by James Blair to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM. Seconded by Holly Smith Motion carried 7-0 J0 Pinto, Mayor Kathy Linnem r, City Clerk 0 1 Page 3 of 3 April 11, 2023 City of Yelm Regular Council Meeting. These minutes record the official actions of the Yelm City Council. Complete recordings are available on the City of Yelm's You Tube Channel.