04-28-15 MinutesYELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 MINUTES
1. Mayor Pro -Tem Isom called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Roll Call Present: JW Foster, Jennifer Littlefield, Ken Garmann and Russ
Hendrickson.
15-031 MOTION BY JW FOSTER EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBERS 30E BAKER AND
TRACEY WOOD.
Agenda Approval
15-032 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
4. Special Presentations - none scheduled
5. Public Comment - no comments
6. Consent Agenda
Minutes - Regular Meeting April 14, 2015
Payables - Checks #64517 - #64580 Totaling $1,339,414.68.
15-033 MOTION BY JW FOSTER APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE
CORRECTION TO THE PUGET SOUND ENERGY VOUCHER. CARRIED.
7. Public Hearing -none scheduled
8. New Business - none scheduled
a. Interlocal Agreement between Yelm, Olympia and Lacey for
Implementing the Deschutes River Water Mitigation Strategy -Phase IV
Shelly Badger stated that for several years, the cities of Yelm, Olympia and Lacey
have worked together to develop mitigation strategies for the Deschutes River
Basin associated with their applications for new water rights. These include water
rights acquisition, land acquisition and habitat restoration and are outlined in each
cities' mitigation plans as approved by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Three phases of the work have been completed through Interlocal agreements
approved in 2007, 2010 and 2012. Phase I identified potential water rights that
could be acquired for mitigation purposes. Phase II authorized the purchase of
water rights and land for mitigation purposes (the Deschutes River Farm), and the
development of a restoration plan. Phase III, which expires on April 30, 2015,
completed the 60% design for the habitat restoration projects identified in the
cities' approved mitigation plans, hired property and project management
services, and completed the construction of fencing. This Interlocal Agreement
(ILA) initiates Phase IV work on the Deschutes River Farm and includes:
contracting for project and property management, vegetation maintenance,
engineering design to complete future restoration plans, and restoration
permitting work. Phase IV agreement authorizes the three Cities to spend
$165,800. All costs will be shared equally between the three Cities. Yelm's portion
will not exceed $55,267 (paid out of the Water Capital Improvement Fund 404).
Future construction of the restoration projects will be initiated under a new Phase
V Interlocal Agreement between the Cities. Olympia and Lacey have already
approved the Phase IV Interlocal Agreement. Mayor Pro -tem Isom asked how fund
404 was looking for Phase IV and V. Shelly Badger stated there is enough in the
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fund to cover Phase IV and we will reevaluate the fund when it's time to move to
Phase V. Phase V is estimated to cost 1.5 to 2 million dollars.
15-034 MOTION BY JENNIFER LITTLEFIELD TO APPROVE THE DESCHUTES WATER
RIGHTS MITIGATION STRATEGY -PHASE IV AND AUTHORIZE MAYOR PRO -
TEM ISOM TO SIGN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES
OF YELM, OLYMPIA AND LACEY. CARRIED.
9. Old Business -none scheduled
10. Mayor and Council Initiatives
Councilmember Foster attended the Rural Pathways to Prosperity Session
sponsored by Thurston County Economic Development Council to help business
owners become more successful in their businesses. Councilmember Foster
stopped by the City of Yelm's booth at the Home & Garden Show over the
weekend.
Councilmember Littlefield attended the Home & Garden Show at the Yelm High
School and thought staff did a great job with the photos and presentation on the
updated Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Littlefield stated it was great to have
the opportunity to talk to the community. She would like to get a copy of the
suggestions/notes that staff received over the weekend from the show.
Councilmember Garmann attended a seminar in Cheney Stadium sponsored by
Civil Engineering Groups dealing with Asset Management and Utility Rates. It was
extremely informative. Councilmember Garmann also attended the Arbor Day
Celebration even though it was cold and pouring down rain.
Councilmember Hendrickson attended the Medic One meeting and discussed
the Budget and heard staff reports.
Mayor Pro -tem Isom attended the Arbor Day Celebration but left about half way
through the presentation due to the bad weather.
11. Executive Session - none scheduled
12. Correspondence included -
Thurston Regional Planning Council Pre -Agenda Friday, May 1, 2015
State of Washington House of Representatives letter dated April 16, 2015
Intercity Transit News Release, April 17, 2015 -Celebrate Earth Day by Driving Less
AWC Legislative Bulletin, April 20, 2015
Senator Randi Becker's Capitol Bulletin, April 17, 2015
13. Adjourned at 6:16 pm.
Attest: � .4C/
Bob Isom, Mayor Pro -Tem Lori Mossman, Deputy City Clerk
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