05-10-95 Minutes
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1995, 7:30 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda/Motion
Numbers
1. Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. All present
joined in the flag salute.
2.
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Council present: Velma Curry, Amos Lawton, Bob Gallagher,
Martha Parsons and Don Miller. Visitors: Kristina Lord,
Nisqually Valley News; Richard & Evaline Reeder, Dennis
Hugli, Leo Porter, Pat Clark and Carol Asmus. Lynn Kolilis
and Paul Quails, Yelm Lions Club, Brenda Zigler and prairie
Days Princesses Lynn Roe, Tara Dart and Teresa Schelle. Jean
Sagan, Diane Dondero, Linda Thompson, and Debra, David and
John Martinson. Staff: Shelly Badger, Gene Borges, Ken
Garmann, Chief Glenn Dunnam and Agnes Colombo.
Agenda additions/deletions.
MOTION BY AMOS LAWTON, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING THE
AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION OF 8. AWARD. CARRIED.
Minutes of April 26 1995.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 1995 AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
Approval of Vouchers.
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS #18102-18195 TOTALLING $83,661.11.
CARRIED.
5.
prairie Day Princesses - Lynn Kolilis introduced Brenda Zigler
who has been working with the prairie Days Princesses.
Prairie Days' Court Lynn Roe, Tara Dart and Teresa Schelle
were introduced and they presented Mayor Wolf and
Councilmembers with prairie Days' Buttons.
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Public Comment/Questions:
(Bike Park)
John Martinson - asked if Cochrane Park could be used as a
bike park. Mayor Wolf explained that Cochrane Park property
had been donated to the City with a requirement that it be
kept as a natural park.
Debra Martinson - indicated that she has property in the
Ordway Drive area that she would be willing to have used as a
bike park. Mayor Wolf suggested that as this is private
property, Mrs. Martinson might want to contact her insurance
company concerning this use. Chief Dunnam offered to meet
with a Thurston Co. Sheriff's Department representative and
Mrs. Martinson next week.
When John Martinson questioned the possibility of using the
open area located under power lines for a bike park, Gene
Borges responded that the City could not participate in
anything under power lines as a non-use right-of-way footage
restriction applies.
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(AMTEC)
Linda Thompson - Expressed concern about the AMTEC expansion
request under consideration by Olympic Air Pollution Control
Authority at this time. The public hearing comment period
will close 6/4/95. Ms. Thompson voiced concerns about the
effects of polystyrene and what proposed emission increases,
from 7 to 18 tons per year, would do when combined with
existing emissions. Ms. Thompson indicated that she had
found that research conclusions were not definite on the
effects of polystyrene exposure. She questioned how exposure
impacts children; what age levels/concentration levels are
harmful; tolerance levels/toxicity/carcinogenic properties;
and the amount of control possible through the Growth
Management Act.
Mayor Wolf explained that as the City lacks the resources to
perform the type of monitoring needed, we contract with OAPCA
to provide these services. OAPCA is the recognized authority,
they determine the outcome on issues according to
federal/state guidelines. They also monitor emissions. The
mayor extended her appreciation for bringing this matter to
the City's attention and expects that the city will hear from
the OAPCA Board concerning this issue.
Shelly Badger added that the city had several meetings with
OAPCA in the last year and a half, but that due to its
technical nature, does not get involved in
monitoring/evaluation. OAPCA, Department of Ecology, EPA and
the Thurston Co. Health Department are the experts in this
area. The Growth Management Act referenced by Ms. Thompson
offers control through zoning over expansions and/or increases
in business activities. However, the business is
appropriately zoned.
Discussion followed concerning a method of eliminating
polystyrene odors that had been looked at a few years ago, but
not approved for installation.
Jean Sagan - indicated that the reason the odor elimination
had not been allowed was because it would mask the pollution
odor which acts as an indicator of problems. According to Ms.
Sagan, Hytec (Lasco) was emitting 102 tons p/year into the air
in '92 and 259 tons by '93. 1994 amounts are unknown. She
questioned if anyone was monitoring the emissions. And felt
that if AMTEC reached the same levels everyone would be in
trouble.
Mayor Wolf responded that OAPCA performs monitoring. Ken
Garmann added that OAPCA had equipment on City property (WW
Treatment Plant) to monitor Lasco emissions from September-
December of last year.
Diane Dondero - remarked it is all one air. No matter who
pollutes, it all comes down somewhere. And that she had
visited a friend living in the Lasco area who mentioned not
feeling well and her children's health problems. When Ms.
Dondero checked out the symptoms of polystyrene exposure the
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symptoms, fatigue and sinus and respiratory problems, matched
those of her friends family. She questioned if City Council
had the power to limit the expansion through zoning?
Shelly Badger explained that the expansion is permitted
outright by zoning with mitigation requirements through other
agencies (OAPCA). And that as long as the company meets those
standard requirements they may proceed.
Mayor Wolf indicated that the City is aware of the situation,
but has to believe that the monitoring agencies are doing
their job in requiring that federal/state guidelines are being
met. Follow up with the individual business owners was
suggested as an additional way to voice their concerns ·
Speakers were thanked for their comments.
Richard Reeder - explained that he had purchased property in
the Yelm believing that he could replace the mobile home that
had been located on that site. He has since found that he is
not permitted to do as the grandfather clause expired. He
requested Council's assistance with this matter.
Shelly Badger responded that manufactured homes are not
allowed on single lots in the City. As the Planning
Commission public hearings have already been held, it was
suggested that Mr. Reeder submit written comments so they may
be considered when the code draft is reviewed by council in
June.
7 . Vacant
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New Business:
Mayor Wolf requested that Officer Brian Asmus come forward and
presented him with the 1995 Kiwanis Officer of the Year Award.
Carol Asmus pinned the badge to his shirt while observers
applauded.
a. Due to the AWC conference a date change for 6/28/95
meeting was suggested.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING A
DATE CHANGE FOR THE SECOND MEETING IN JUNE. THE DATE WILL BE
6/27/95. CARRIED.
b. Mayor Wolf read a letter from Community Youth Services
announcing Chief Glenn Dunnam's selection as a 25th
Anniversary Award recipient. Chief Dunnam was congratulated
on his selection.
9 .
Old Business:
a. Animal Custody Agreement. Shelly Badger requested that
this matter be postponed to the 5/24/95 meeting to allow time
to complete research.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY POSTPONING THE
ANIMAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT TO THE 5/24/95 MEETING. CARRIED.
b. Mayor Wolf announced at 8:22 that Council would be going
to executive session for approximately 20 minutes to discuss
possible litigation. Mayor Wolf reopened the meeting at 8:40
pm.
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10. Reports:
a. Planning
1)2) The DCTED Comprehensive Plan Comments letter of 5/9/95
and '95 County Comprehensive Plan Update letter of 5/2/95 were
reviewed.
3) Similar Use Determination - Staff report and motion (95-
14) from the 5/1/95 Yelm Planning Commission Minutes were
provided.
95-88 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING THE
SIMILAR USE DETERMINATION FOR THE EXERCISEIHEALTH CLUB.
CARRIED.
4) Copies of the Planning Department Update of 5/10/95,
prepared by Cathie Carlson, Yelm planner, were provided.
5) Copies of a Mitigated DNS requiring AMTEC to secure
approval and permits from the OAPCA were provided.
6) Short Course on Local Planning - 5/31/95, 7-10 pm,
Worthington Center, please contact Shelly Badger if you wish
to attend.
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b. Parks
1) Park Use Request, ABATE, 7/15/95, 4-6 pm.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
ABATE'S PARK USE REQUEST FOR 7/15/95. CARRIED.
2) Playground Equipment Information concerning the
playground equipment selected by the Yelm Parks Advisory
Committee was provided. Approval was requested for
expenditure of $10,180 for purchase of playground equipment
from Park & Playground Equipment in Olympia. Chief Dunnam
will see if Ft. Lewis has a use for the equipment they
constructed.
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
EXPENDITURE OF $10,180.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE YELM PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
3) Shelly Badger reported that the YPAC had recommended a
"Future Home Ofll as an addition to the sign at Cochrane Park
as well as road side improvements including grading and
cleanup along Mill Rd. and planting wild flowers.
c. Police - Chief Dunnam reported that no response had been
received to his letter concerning the Nalh complaint. The
five-year vehicle section of the Chief's Report, distributed
at the meeting, needs to be adjusted. A '89 vehicle which
Council had approved to surplus at a prior meeting was
destroyed during EVOC training in Lacey.
d) Public Works - Ken Garmann requested permission to
surplus the old flat bed truck.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
REQUEST THAT THE OLD (' 74) FLAT BED TRUCK BE DECLARED AS
SURPLUS. CARRIED.
Items reported: 1 ) Yelm Ave. repaving; 2 ) Seminar in
Roseburg, Oregon on STEP sewer equipment; 3) TIB and ISTEA
grants; 4) Lights on Yelm Ave., puget Power has taken over
task.
Staff was asked to look into a pedestrian traffic problem at
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Gordon's on 4th St. Complaints concerning use of a loud
speaker were also discussed.
e. Mayor's Report - 1) Meeting with Oliver Stevens, Yelm
Senior Center , additional board members needed.
Councilmember Curry will contact. 2) prairie Elementary
School reading program. 3) Meeting with CAO. 4) IIDown the
Drain and Back Again II water reuse play at Ft. Stevens
Elementary School. Reuse slide program for high school
students, not enough time between now and end of the year. 5)
Pro Mega Program meeting. worthwhile program, should consider
for other employees. 6) Thurston Regional Planing Council,
possible the county may choose to not contract with TRPC for
services. 7) AARP 8) Mayor's Forum, 9) Department of
Ecology correspondence, 10) Aquifer Protection Area issue -
approval by the county commissioners for county-wide ballot.
10) Final Vision Meeting on 5/18, YHS, 7 pm. 11) Fund
availability for Councilmernbers to attend the AWC Convention
on June 28, 29 and 30. 12) u.S. Representative Tate to be at
Stockmarket on 5/13/95. 13) National Gypsy Moth EIS.
f. Council Report - Councilmember Gallagher reported that he
had met with Gene Borges on Waste Water Reuse. A meeting is
scheduled for 5/2 3 with regulatory agencies, (DOE , Health
Dept.) and involved developers. The 1st draft on the design
proposal will be ready on Friday. Conversations with FHA/RDA
(Rural Development Authority) re possible project financing -
43% loan and 57% grant. Other options are also being looked
at.
Councilmember Miller reported that he and Councilmember Lawton
had taken the school VIP tour. Most rooms now have computers.
g. Financial - Councilmember Gallagher reported that most
budget items were close to estimates. Engineer ing costs
however are well over allocation.
h. Court Report showed 50 criminal citations and 88
infractions received in April '95.
Copies of the civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations
were distributed for review. Questions/comments to be brought
to the 5/24 meeting with adoption by ordinance expected at the
6/14/95 meeting. Appreciation was expressed for Barb
Christensen's work on this project.
11. Correspondence reviewed included the AWC update on Initiative
164 and Referendum 48.
12. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 pm.
Attest:
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Kat yn M. Wolf, Mayor
Clerk
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