08-23-00 Minutes
YELM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2000, 7:30 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to Order. Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All present
joined in the flag salute.
Present: Don Miller, John Thompson, Velma Cuny, Glen Cunningham and Adam
Rivas.
2. Consent Agenda Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes: August 9, 2000
c. Vouchers: #13484 - #13511, Totaling $36,109.96
d. Payroll: Approval Preliminary August 2000
00-107MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY APPROVING
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS SHOWN. CARRIED.
3. Public Comment/Questions - Johnnie Tate addressed council as a resident of Mill
Circle Estates, and as a representative of homeowners in that development. He
requested assistance in addressing certain issues with Oak Wood Homes. Areas of
concern included: sprinkler systems, sidewalks, lighting, drainage pond
(unfenced), and vegetation overgrowth on vacant lots providing a habitat for
rodents and snakes. A recent fire in the overgrown vegetation was a threat to the
neighborhood.
Area residents are forming a homeowners association and requested assistance in
setting up covenants to meet city standards. Mayor Wolf thanked Mr. Tate for
bringing the matter to the City's attention and requested that Cathie Carlson and
Tim Peterson contact Mr. Tate and assist as possible and them report back to
council.
4. New Business:
a. Huntington Green II Preliminary Plat. Cathie Carlson provided an
overview of the 8/16/00 staff report explaining that both written and
verbal testimony had been received at three Yelm Planning Commission
public hearings. Carlson explained that there was confusion concerning
connectivity requirements of Development Guidelines in use when the
Huntington Green plat was approved. Following debate concerning the
issues, the commission recommended that the connection to 92nd Way not
be required. The decision included consideration of the unique
circumstances in this case. Determining that there is no other subdivision
that would require connectivity, the commission felt this action would not
be setting a precedent for future developments. Additionally, methods of
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identifying streets that would need to be connected in future identified for
use with future developments.
To avoid future confusion staff report "Transportation" condition # 11 was
modified to read "The streets that run north and south on the face of the
plat shall be connected to the north."
00-108MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY GLEN CUNNINGHAM
APPROVING CASE SUB-00-8251-YL AS FORWARDED BY THE YELM
PLANNING COMMISSION WITH THE RECOMMENDED MODIFICATION
TO CONDITION NO. 11. CARRIED.
b. Industrial Area Market & Economic Feasibility Analysis. Shelly Badger
explained the need and benefits provided from an Industrial Area Market
and Economic Feasibility Analysis. The estimated cost of the project is
$15,000 and the Yelm Chamber of Commerce would serve as lead. Project
participants are investigating funding which may include $1,000 from
Thurston Co. Economic Development Council, $5,000 from the Port of
Olympia and $5,000 from the City of Yelm. An additional $4,000 cash is
required for the project.
There was discussion concerning the proposed use of City railroad grant
funding, value of City in-kind and Chamber in-kind, and actual funding
from other sources. Staff recommended that the City's share be take from
Urban Development funds in Fund 104.
00-109 MOTION BY ADAM RIVAS, SECONDED BY JOHN THOMPSON
APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $5,000 FOR A YELM
INDUSTRIAL AREA MARKET AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
FROM URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN FUND 104. CARRIED.
ABSTAINED: Don Miller
5. Old Business:
6. Reports:
a. City Council Liaison Reports
1) City Hall- Councilmember Curry, a written report was provided.
2) Court - Councilmember Curry, a written report was provided.
3) Public Works - Councilmember Miller reported that the Well #2 Pump
Test is underway. Shelly Badger explained that a utility customer had
questioned sewer billing methodology and provided an informational sheet
demonstrating practices in other cities.
4) Park/Park Use Requests - Councilmember Thompson
YCP, 8/26/00, Church Potluck Dinner, 6-8:30 pm, Attending: 30-40
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OO-lIOMOTION BY JOHN THOMPSON, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING ONE PARK USE REQUEST. CARRIED.
5) Police - Councilmember Thompson asked Ray Bourgeois if he had
anything to report. Bourgeois reported on problems with meth labs,
junk vehicles and vandalism.
6) Planning - Councilmember Cunningham reported that due to meeting
content he was not able to attend the meeting. However, he provided
information concerning the Endangered Species Act.
7) Financial- Councilmember Rivas reported on the upcoming budget
process and complications due to Initiative 722.
b. Mayor Wolf reported on attending the following meetings: Economic
Development Council, Yelm Creek, Garbage Services Contract, and CAO.
Councilmember Curry was thanked for her service to the City. Mayor
Wolf announced that the proposed Work Session with library
representatives was cancelled in favor of a subcommittee meeting. Julie
Graber was thanked for recent articles concerning vandalism at Cochrane
Park and for the article on retiring Councilmember Velma Curry.
Councilmembers were reminded of the meeting for tomorrow evening at
7:00, at the Fire District to discuss the Medic I Contract and rates for
2001.
c. Council
7. Correspondence was reviewed.
8. Adjourn on a motion by Councilmember Velma Curry at 8:20 p.m.
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Kathryn M~olf, Mayor
Attest:
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