01-24-01 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24,2001,7:30 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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1. Call to Order and Flag Salute. Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
Present: Don Miller, John Thompson, Bob Isom, Glen Cunningham and Adam
Rivas.
a. Oath of Office was given by Mayor Kathy Wolf to incoming
Mayor, Adam Rivas, effective date February 1,2001
2. Consent Agenda Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes: January 10,2001
c. Vouchers: # 14349-14413, Totaling $146,663.40
(See additional voucher approval FORM 1b, CHECK #14353 under 5b)
d. Payroll: Preliminary January 2001
01-09 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON
APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. CARRIED.
3. Public Comment/Questions. None.
4. New Business
a. David Baker and Scott Schimelsenig from Thurston County Solid Waste
Advisory Council reported that the Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management draft plan is available for review and left copies of the
update for distribution. The Plan details specifics to be approved including
solid waste inventory, description, handling, and available facilities. The
Plan estimates the 20-year long-range plan meeting D.O.E.standards and
land use plans. Financial plans for capital and operational projects related
to solid waste disposal are also addressed. Requirements for reducing,
recycling and disposal are established in RCW 79 510. Councilmember
John Thompson represented Yelm on the committee Solid Waste
Advisory Committee (SW AC).
The Plan will be updated following review by elected officials, the public
and SW AC. Public review will be accomplished through town meetings
and copies will be available at libraries and city halls. Staff will review
information received with changes incorporated in an updated document
to be distributed to the public for a final review.
Final recommendation will be compiled for presentation to Council and to
Board of County Commissioners for adoption.
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b. Canal Road Park Consultant recommendation was presented by staff.
After reviewing three bids, staff recommended David Evans and
Associates. Mayor Wolf commended staff for work on the project.
01-10 MOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM
ACCEPTING STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE BID TO
DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES AS CONSULTANTS ON CANAL
ROAD PARK. CARRIED.
5. Old Business:
a. Cynthia Carlstad from Tetra-Tech/KCM provided an update from the
Yelm Creek Advisory Committee including where and why flooding
problems exist and some possible solutions. The Committee utilized field
surveys from National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and arial
maps showing the two specific areas of most concern. Careful
implementation of storm water management is needed in addition to
education to keep the water shed healthy. Discussion included a
recommendation for areas that could benefit from immediate attention to
start the creek back to a natural healthy state, and steps to reduce future
impacts. Options for alternative solutions including: realignment or
improvements to the existing creekbed, removing berms, installing
culverts through embankments, removing manmade obstacles and
landscaping choices to eliminate invasive vegetation. Estimated costs to
protect existing structures in flood plain were discussed and it was
suggested that the Army Corps of Engineers might provide assistance on
the proj ect.
b. Shelly Badger reported on the Railroad Start Up costs and recommended
financing from Urban Development funds. The Cumulative Reserve and
Urban Development Funds were merged, and the ordinance requires
council approval prior to using this money. Use is restricted to capital
improvements, construction, alteration or repair of public building or
urban renewal projects. Approval would allow the use Urban
Development money to pay for professional services for the project. These
costs are not eligible for grant fund reimbursement.
Voucher FORM 1B, Check #14353, totaling $7962.67
01-11 MOTION BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM, SECONDED BY DON MILLER
AUTHORIZING START UP RAILROAD EXPENSES FROM URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. CARRIED
6. Reports:
a. City Hall Liaison Reports
1. City Hall - a written report was provided.
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2. Court - a written report was provided.
3. Public Works - a written report was provided. Councilmember Miller
reported that the public works building construction is behind
schedule.
4. Parks - John Thompson reported that Canal Road Park progress is
moving forward.
5. Police - a written report was provided. Brian Asmus added information
on additional drug arrests.
6. Planning-Councilmember Glen Cunningham reported that the meeting
was cancelled. Cathie Carlson updated council re citizen concerns
expressed at the August 23 council meeting related to the Mill Circle
sub division. After reviewing the concerns, it was found that the issues
needed to be addressed through the homeowner's covenants not city
regulations.
7. Financial- viewed video from A WC regarding impact of 1-722 and
ways to deal with possible influences on Public Safety, Transportation,
Environment and Quality of Life issues. The video will be helpful for
decisions Council will have to make in the future to help the City.
8. Mayor Wolf reported on attending the following: touring the new PW
building, monthly police department meeting, administrative meetings,
and committee meeting for review of applicants for Planning
Technician position.
Mayor Wolf asked Adam to distribute a list of new 2001 Council
Liaison committee assignments. Each councilmember's assignments
include at least one for Thurston County and one or two city/local
liaison appointments. Adam has 6 meeting assignments,
Councilmembers 3. Police department was added to John Thompson
assignments.
01-12 MOTION BY ROBERT ISOM, SECONDED BY DON MILLER TO APPROVE
SELECTION OF JOHN THOMPSON AS MAYOR PRO- TEM UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE. CARRIED. Abstain: John Thompson
9. Council - Adam Rivas asked Council to show support to Intercity
Transit and Thurston County to preserve Yelm bus service as part of
Olympia/lacey/Tumwater group.
Council consensus to support preservation of the Intercity peninsula in
Yelm.
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Glen Cunningham, Adam Rivas and Joe Williams, traveled to Yakima
to assess value of free train engines. The costs to restore the engines
was greater than their value. Gained knowledge and resources for
future.
Don Miller reported on CAPCOM meeting.
Staff to notify committees of Liaison changes.
Correspondence was presented for review.
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