08-29-12 Study SessionYELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012, 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present; Bob Isom, Mike McGowan, Tracey Wood, Ken Garmann and Russ
Hendrickson. Staff; Shelly Badger, Grant Beck and Gary Carlson
3. Agenda Approval
4. Presentations
FEMA Floodplain Update Gary Carlson provided a draft ordinance for discussion,
defining the updates to YMC Chapter 15.32 for Flood Damage Prevention as directed
by FEMA, Code of Federal Regulations and participation in National Flood Insurance
Program. Improved technology changes the floodplain boundaries. A map was
provided of the previous floodplain boundary and the new boundary within the city limits
and the urban growth area. Mayor recommended evaluation of costs of contracting a
survey of Yelm.
Magor Report
93r and Burnett Intersection — Grant Beck reported on potential projects to replace
this one on the STIP. Item will be presented at future council meeting for consideration
of keeping the STIP intact, removing this transportation project or replacing it with
another.
Masama Pocket Gopher. Shelly updated Council on the ongoing study of the pocket
gopher by a local team in response to the federal study that moved to list the gopher on
the endangered species list.
CONCENSUS TO EXTEND SUPPORT TO LOCAL FISH AND WILDLIFE STUDIES.
Proposition 1, Thurston Public Power Initiative on the ballot for PUD Commissioners
to enter into the electric utility business currently provided by Puget Sound Energy. Both
campaigns, for and against, have requested time with Council to discuss this proposed
action.
CONCENSUS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO
HEAR BOTH SIDES AND PROVIDE TIME FOR THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT TO
DETERMINE THE COUNCIL'S SUPPORT, OPPOSITION OR NEUTRALITY ON THIS
PROPOSITION.
Council Initiatives
Mike McGowan reported from HOME Consortium Retreat Agenda, stating that they are
working on procedures for distributing federal dollars.
Ken Garmann reported that he seeing an increase in vandalism on the trail and that
mile markers were destroyed or removed from trail.
Mayor Harding responded that he has been working with Chief of Police on that issue.
Volunteers have been recruited, with the aid of a donated golf cart, to patrol the trail.
Russ Hendrickson recommended that volunteers receive letters of appreciation from
the Mayor.
7. New Business
8. Old Business
9. Adjourn: 8:00 p.rrJ
Ron Harding, Mayor
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