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07 12 2016 Agenda Packet AGENDA YELM CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 6:00 P.M. Website Viewing: Clicking on agenda items will open associated d resolutions, ordinances, etc. Note: some agenda items may not haattachments. Call to Order 1. Roll Call 2. Agenda ApprovalACTION 3. Special Presentations- 4. Public Comment 5. the meeting recorder. Comment topics should not appear elsewhere on the agenda. Time (three minutes per speaker) and the number of speak are limited and may be adjusted to meet agenda requirements. Consent AgendaACTION 6. Minutes; a. Regular Meetings June 14, 2016 & June 28, 2016 Payables; b. Checks # c. Public Hearing- none scheduled 7. New Business- 8. Resolution No. 568, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program ACTION a. 20 Presenter: Chad Bedlington, Public Works Director min Attachments: Staff Report, Map of STIP projects, Resolution No. 568 Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract ACTION b. 15 min Presenter: Chad Bedlington, Public Works Director Attachments: Staff Report, Northwest Cascade Contract Participation in YMCA Community Needs Survey ACTION c. Presenter: Bill Brandon, Interim City Administrator Attachments: Staff Report Old Business none scheduled 9. Council and Mayor 10. Councilmember Foster represents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) Councilmember Carmody represents Yelm on the following committees. Intercity Transit Board Yelm Adult Community Center Councilmember Isom represents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston Regional Planning Yelm Economic Development CouncilCommittee (TRPC) Yelm Finance Committee Councilmember Stillwell represents Yelm on the following committees. Thurston County EDC Board Yelm Finance Committee Councilmember Wood represents Yelm on the following committees. (TRPC) Transportation Policy Yelm Finance Committee Board Yelm Transportation Committee TComm 911 Admin Board Councilmember DePinto represents Yelm on the following committees. Yelm Transportation Committee Thurston County Law and Justice STEDI Councilmember Hendrickson represents Yelm on the following committees. Medic One Yelm Emergency Operations Board Mayor Harding represents Yelm on the following committees. Yelm Economic Development Yelm Finance Committee Committee Yelm Emergency Operations Board Yelm Transportation Committee Executive Session- 11. none scheduled Correspondence (Correspondence is available upon request) SafePlace-Creating Positive Change, Speak Up, Speak Out Gala, Friday, 12. September 30, 2016 7-9pm Olympia Thurston County Chamber Voice magazine July 2016 Letter from Steve Klein & Bill Hashim regarding the HUD and Community Block Grant, dated June 30, 2016 Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce Forum & Luncheon, July 12, 11:30, Prairie Hotel & Conference Center Thurston County Elections, Voters Registration Deadlines for Aug Primary Thurston Cou Pamphlets mailed to Thurston County Households Adjourn 13. Upcoming Meetings Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building Council Study Session, Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 5:00 pm, Public Safety Building Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building CITY OF YELM MEETING INFORMATION All regular Yelm City Council meetings are audio recorded. A $5. information about obtaining a copy of the proceedings, please ca Public comments are welcome. However, in order to proceed with suled agenda items the allowable time per speaker is limited to 3 minutes and the number of speak public comment portion of the meeting should not be associated w elsewhere on the agenda and should not address topics for which public hearings have b or are anticipated. a person with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodations to conduct business or participate in government processes or activities, please contact Janine Sch working days prior to the scheduled event. The City of Yelm is a employer. The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are availabl www.ci.yelm.wa.us Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 1 of 6 YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 MINUTES 1. Mayor Pro-Tem Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 2. Roll Call Present: JW Foster, Molly Carmody, Bob Isom, Joe DePinto and Ru Hendrickson. 16-070 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBER TAD STILLWELL FROM THE MEETING. CARRIED. 3. Agenda Approval 16-071 MOTION BY RUSS HENDRICKSON APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 4. Special Presentations Gretchen Isaksson, Civil Service Secretary Examiner and JoAnn Wolf, Civil Service Chairperson recognized Officer Jim May for 25 years of volunteer Service. The Civil Service Commission helps to ensure that law e officers are recruited through open competition, hired, and promd based on merit and relies on volunteers to help with the testing of both lateral officers. Jim has been a valuable asset to the commissio community. Jim May was presented a plaque for his service. 5. Public Comment Micah Anderson read the Constitutional Law regarding the right to travel. 6. Consent Agenda Minutes Payables Checks #67095 - #67164 Totaling $631,643.80 Councilmember DePinto asked about the voucher for Bean, Gentry, Peternel referenci Brent Dille explained that the bill was broke out for legal services by subject matter has been closed by the Thurston County Health Department while t working on the issues. Mr. Dille was contacted by City staff reg 16-072 MOTION BY BOB ISOM APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 7. Public Hearing none scheduled 8. New Business a. Water Main Line Replacement, Bid Award, South Bay Excavating Chad Bedlington, Public Works Director explained that Schedule Water Main Replacement project is part of a yearly program repla asbestos cement water main within the City of Yelm water distrib Schedules B and C of the program list were completed in 2014 and Schedule A was postponed until now to allow adequate budget to c rd replacements this year. Bid Schedule A includes 3 Street SE between Washington nd Ave SE and Yelm Ave E (SR507), and Washington Ave SE between 2 St SE and rdndth 3 St SE, and Yelm Ave from 2 St SE to 4 St SE. On May 9, 2016 bid Schedule A was advertised for construction and the bids were opened on Ma Four bids were received for this project. South Bay Excavating w 6-28-16 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 2 of 6 lowest responsive bid. Funds for the project reside in Fund 404, Improvement. The current allocated budget is $550,000 for constr construction management. The total cost as bid for construction is recommended that Council approve the construction contracts. duration is expected to be approximately 60 working days (84 cal Councilmember Hendrickson asked if we have used South Bay Excava past. Chad did not believe they had previously worked for the Ci on their references and received positive feedback from them. Co Isom congratulated Chad for his promotion to Public Works Direct Councilmember Carmody asked about receiving grant funds through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Chad stated th funding came from utility bonds issued in 2010 and then refinanc the water main replacements, which has been done in phases over 16-073 MOTION BY JOE DEPINTO AUTHORIZING MAYOR HARDING TO AWARD THE PROJECT TO AND SIGN THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SOUTH BAY EXCAVATING OF OLYMPIA, WAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $473,350.46. CARRIED. 9. Old Business none scheduled 10. Mayor and Council Initiatives Councilmember Foster asked Chief Stancil to give an update on Officer Stacy Fields condition today and where she is today is miraculous from where she starte to come home tomolong-term prognosis is unknown at this time. Chief Stancil is excited for her to return home from the Idaho h currently. Councilmember Foster expressed his appreciation to Pu Director, Chad Bedlington and his crew for doing a great job cle and park after the parade and Prairie Days festivities at the Ci Councilmember Foster asked if after the Mayor and Council report could give an update on the upcoming Fire Levy Lift Lid. 16-074 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER TO ADD THE FIRE LEVY LIFT LID UPDATE FROM JOYCE WILMS TO THE AGENDA AFTER THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ISOM. MAYOR PRO- TEM WOOD CALLED FOR THE VOTE. AYE: FOSTER, ISOM, DEPINTO AND HENDRICKSON. OPPOSED: CARMODY. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Carmody clarified her opposing vote by stating this issue should have been addressed during the Agenda Approval. Councilmember DePinto congratulated Chad Bedlington for his promotion to Public Works Director. Councilmember DePinto attended the STEDI talked about ways cities can support local businesses. Councilme be suggesting that Yelm pass a resolution to support businesses. attended Prairie Days and stated Chief Stancil did a great job d Councilmember DePinto saw a couple of comments on Facebook where were wondering about alternate routes through Yelm during the pa Councilmember Hendrickson attended Prairie Days. Mayor Pro-Tem Wood was in the Prairie Days Parade and at the City Park. Kudos to the Public Works staff for the great clean up after the parad 6-28-16 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 3 of 6 Joyce Wilms works with the SE Thurston Fire Department. Ms. Wil Council for the opportunity to speak regarding the Levy Lift Lid cost to the voter would be .70 per month on a home valued at $27 to the 2007 rate. The Fire Department has done all the cutbacks population has increased and there is no more money for maintena need more firefighters 11. Executive Session none scheduled 12. Correspondence included Pre-Agenda Thurston Regional Planning Council Friday, July 8, 20 13. Adjourned at 6:21 pm. ___________________________ Attest: _________________________ Tracey Wood, Mayor Pro-Tem Lori Mossman, Deputy City 6-28-16 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 4 of 6 YELM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016 1. Mayor Harding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. 2. Roll Call Present: JW Foster, Molly Carmody, Tad Stillwell, Tracey Wood, DePinto and Russ Hendrickson. 16-065 MOTION BY JW FOSTER EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBER BOB ISOM FROM THE MEETING. CARRIED. 3. Agenda Approval 16-066 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 4. Special Presentations Student of the Month, Student of the Year. Joe Donon was congratulated for being selected and accepted the2016 Student of the Year recognition by the Yelm Rotary and City of Y incredible achievement in academics, multiple leadership activit athletic field as well as community involvement. Student of the Month May 2016. Indigo Keeslar was not present t Student of the Month award presented by the Yelm Rotary and the STEDI Update, Michael Cade, Executive Director Thurston County Economic Development Council, representing STEDI committee provided an up a handout Draft of the 2016 Work Plan. EDC is working collectively to coordinate relationship with organizatio resources for local business success in communities of Yelm, Buc Rochester and Rainier. The present opportunities for business to meet their needs. They continue to support efforts to work with Commerce and listen to Councils for what they would like to see EDC is unfunded and looking at Grant funding opportunities. App participation of current committee member Tad Stillwell and past participation on the committee as well as the Mayor for his earl recognize and emphasize the needs of the South County cities. Mr introduced Port Commissioner Zita. Commissioner Zita: Addressed the Council, recognizing Molly Carm DePinto. Port of Olympia is committed to work with South County. Continue to assist needs, including grant opportunities and matching grants. EDC to coordinate assessment needs and opportunities in agricult communities as well as public private partnerships. Invited all to attend TC Agricultural Committee meetings the last Thursday of each month. Announced there will be three morning listening meetings bringing together agriculture: June 23 Olympia- McClain Grange, June 27 Rochester - Swede Hall, June 28 Rainier Sportsman Club each at 8 am 10:30 am and including breakfast. Commissioner Zita introduced Allen Miller. Allen Miller, former chair of TC Chamber of Commerce, Olympia Sc served on the Thurston County Regional Planning Council. Areas 6/14/16 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 5 of 6 Land use, jobs, employment issues, and any economic development issues to increase economy in South County. Michael Cade introduced Yelm Farmers Market Chair Suzanne Santos those Councilmembers that attended the 24-carat salute grand opening of the Yelm Farmers Market. Market open on Sundays. In addition to local food, their goals are to develop relationship with citizens, provide educati tourism. Joe DePinto added best part of participating in committee is vi communities. 5. Public Comment Micah James Anderson spoke about Law vs Policy, reading excerpt16A Constitutional Law: Section 576 Right to Travel, Sec 577 Right o Public Places. Stated that the City of Yelm slandered his name l being stolen. Stated he was deprived of his administrative remed to higher court, including filing against individuals on Council questioned legal authority of City Attorney, Judge and Police Of judges when issuing tickets. Victoria Mattoon, Yelm, spoke requesting improvements to West R speeders, stating West Road is noisy and dangerous with drivers exceeding the speed limit making it dangerous for her trying to exit her driveor second time that signs be replaced. In addition, assistance need lengthy disruptive Fourth of July fireworks that have already st neighborhood. With just one officer on duty, citizens are left own for traffic safety and response to nuisances. 6. Consent Agenda Minutes Regular Meeting May 24, 2016 Payables Checks #66966 - #67094 Totaling $1,100,845.53 16-067 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. 7. Public Hearing none scheduled 8. New Business a. Seasonal Worker Position Ryan Johnstone, Public Works Director prepared report requestin worker positions be added and filled to provide support to Parks busiest season. These would be temporary, limited to 3-month duration, not to exceed $15,000 expense to the General Fund. Will require budget Carmody inquired if custodial duties would be included. Ryan res is looking at alternative ideas to address building maintenance garbage detail and vacuuming their own areas with support from P 16-068 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD AUTHORIZING MAYOR HARDING TO ADD AND FILL TWO SEASONAL WORKER POSITIONS THAT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS PARKS DEPARTMENT. CARRIED. b. Purchase of Replacement Sewer Utility Vehicle 6/14/16 Agenda Item 6. a. Minutes Page 6 of 6 Ryan Johnstone, Public Works Director requesting approval of pur to replace the vehicle damaged on 03/31/16. Sewer staff truck wa struck by another vehicle. Insurance coverage reimbursed $18,946.4 $23,077.50 purchase price. Budget amendment will come forward fo from Sewer Fund. 16-069 MOTION BY TRACEY WOOD TO APPROVE THE PURCHAE OF ONE 2016 FO F150 FOR USE BY THE CITY OF YELM SEWER UTILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,077.50. 9. Old Business none scheduled 10. Mayor and Council Initiatives Councilmember Foster SWAC meeting cancelled. Councilmember Carmody attended Intercity Transit committee meeting discussed replacing yearly budget with 2-year budget cycle to re Councilmember Stillwell attended WWTP tour WWTP with Councilmember DePinto. Councilmember DePinto commented that the STEDI meeting was welcomed in Yelm this month. Toured Public Works with Councilmember Stillwe about researching the possibility of presenting city issued fire officers who served many years in Yelm. Councilmember Hendrickson Emergency Management meeting canceled. Visited the PSM during the Yelm Emergency Management exercise and commen up operations. Attended Yelm High School Senior Scholarship awar Mayor commented on success of Yelm Emergency Management exercise. Rep that the City has hired Officer Dan Rozier to replace Officer Mo as Tenino Police Chief. 11. Executive Session none scheduled 12. Correspondence included 13. Adjourned at 6:45 pm. ___________________________ Attest: _________________________ Ron Harding, Mayor Janine Schnepf, City Cler 6/14/16 Agenda Item 8. a. Resolution No. 568, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan Page 1 of 5 City of Yelm STAFF REPORT To: Mayor Ron Harding Yelm City Council From: Chad Bedlington, Public Works Director Date: June 30, 2016 (for July 12th, 2016 City Council Meeting) Subj: 2016 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program Recommendation Adopt Resolution Number 568 establishing the 2016 to 2022 Six Ye Improvement Program for the City of Yelm. Background The six year transportation improvement program (STIP) is the ca document that guides transportation funding for a six year cycle the overall plan. Projects that are not on the STIP are not eli funding, or the use of loc plan, it is required to be updated annually as projects are comp arise. The City is required to identify a six year list of planned tran Section 35.77.010 RCW. This list does not have to be fiscally c source secured, obligated, or identified), but is rather a simpl e fiscally constrained (a funding source identified). These proje Regional Transportation Improvement Program maintained by our Re Transportation Planning Organization, the Thurston Regional Plan City works with TRPC to identify those projects that are regiona inclusion in the Regional TIP. Again, these projects have to be actually funded, but a funding source identified). Certain projects from the Regional TIP become part of the Statew Improvement Program (STIP). Those projects that are fiscally co regionally significant (which includes any State Routes) are inc must be in order to receive State or Federal Funds. July 12, 2016 Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 8. a. Resolution No. 568, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan Page 2 of 5 The proposed project list this year was developed by a team comp Works Director, the Community Development Director, and the City and Osborne. This approach to developing a list for considerati proved to be efficient and brought together the departments that aspects of the transportation system. The proposed 2016 list includes: {z㠗;© ©“­¦š©··zš“ L’¦©šÝ;’;“· t©šm©’ t©š†;-· [z­· t©š†;-· b’; t©š†;-· bҒ,;© Bald Hill Rd to SR 507/SR 510 Loop Intersection - New Connection Y2C Killion to Coates - New Connection Y4A 103rd Ave. SE Bridge Replacement & East Approach Y4C Burnett/93rd Intersection - Realignment & Traffic Signal Y5A Longmire/SR 510 Intersection - Traffic Signal Y5B Central Business District - Cullens to 4th Y5C Mill Road SE - 104th to Cochrane Park Y6B/Y6C Mill Road SE Sidewalk Cochrane Park to SR 507 Y6D Connect Prairie Line to Tacoma Rail Y7A Rail Trail - Power Canal to Roy Y7B Mosman Ave. - Railroad to Longmire Y8A/Y8C Mosman Ave. - 2nd to Clark Rd Y8E/Y8F Bald Hill Road - City Limits to 5 Corners Y9 Cullens Street - Yelm Ave to Van Trump Y15A Cullens Street - 94th to 450' north Y15B 100th Way - Middle Rd to Green Acres Y16 SR 507 Sidewalk - Mill to Mosman Y17A SR 507 Sidewalk - Mosman to Washington Y17B Railway Road SE Sidewalk - 1st to Middle Y18 Middle Road Sidewalk - Railway to 300' east Y19 Creek Street Sidewalk - 103rd to Algiers Y20 nd 2 Street SE Sidewalk Cochrane Park to SE Mosman Ave Y21 Current Situation The Council should consider adoption of the 2016 Six Year Transp Program and proposed project list. July 12, 2016 Page 2 of 2 Agenda Item 8. a. Resolution No. 568, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan Page 3 of 5 CY ITY OF ELM RN568 ESOLUTION UMBER SYTIP IX EAR RANSPORTATION MPROVEMENT ROGRAM W, Section RCW 35.77.010 RCW requires the adoption of a six year HEREAS transportation improvement program; and W, the adopted six year transportation improvement program has been HEREAS updated annually by the City Council; and W, the City Council has determined that the proposal to update and HEREAS amend the adopted six year transportation improvement program is consistent with the Comprehensive Planand Transportation Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yelm that the 2016 six year transportation improvement program attached to this resolution as Exhibit A is hereby adopted and that a copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of the Washington State Department of Transportation. APPROVED this 12thday July, 2016. Ron Harding, Mayor ATTEST: Janine Schnepf, City Clerk Agenda Item 8. a. Resolution No. 568, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan Page 4 of 5 Exhibit A Resolution 568 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program Project List Project NameProject Number Bald Hill Rd to SR 507/SR 510 Loop Intersection -New Connection Y2C Killion to Coates - New Connection Y4A 103rd Ave. SE Bridge Replacement & East Approach Y4C Burnett/93rd Intersection - Realignment & Traffic SignalY5A Longmire/SR 510 Intersection - Traffic Signal Y5B Central Business District - Cullens to 4thY5C Mill Road SE - 104th to Cochrane ParkY6B/Y6C Mill Road SE Sidewalk  Cochrane Park to SR 507Y6D Connect Prairie Line to Tacoma Rail Y7A Rail Trail - Power Canal to Roy Y7B Mosman Ave. -Railroad to Longmire Y8A/Y8C Mosman Ave. -2nd to Clark Rd Y8E/Y8F Bald Hill Road - City Limits to 5 Corners Y9 Cullens Street - Yelm Ave to Van Trump Y15A Cullens Street - 94th to 450' north Y15B 100th Way -Middle Rd to Green Acres Y16 SR 507 Sidewalk -Mill to Mosman Y17A SR 507 Sidewalk -Mosman to Washington Y17B Railway Road SE Sidewalk - 1st to Middle Y18 Middle Road Sidewalk -Railway to 300' east Y19 Creek Street Sidewalk -103rd to Algiers Y20 nd 2 Street SE Sidewalk  Cochrane Park to SE Mosman AveY21 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 1 of 13 City of Yelm STAFF REPORT To: Mayor Ron Harding Yelm City Council From: Chad Bedlington, Public Works Director Date: June 30, 2016 (for Council Meeting July 12, 2016) Subj: Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) - Septage and Sludge Hau Attach: Septage and Sludge Hauling contract Recommendation Authorize Mayor Harding to sign a contract with Northwest Cascade, for hauling City septage and sludge at a rate of $0.24 per galloand $0.13 per gallon for Waste Activated Sludge (WAS). Background Waste activated sludge from the WRF and septage from City owned be collected, hauled, and disposed of throughout the year. Collecti occurs on a regular basis, with STEP tanks being pumped once a w collected and hauled from the WRF at least twice a week. The WRF produced activated sludge is hauled to the City of Tacoma Central Treatment Facilit Collected septage from City owned STEP tanks is disposed of at Bio-Recycling Inc. in Shelton. In 2015, the volumes corresponded to $48,045 spent on WAS disposal and $114,888 on septage disposal. Current Situation The previous contract for collection, hauling, and disposal serv necessitating the need for a new contract. A scope was assembled solicited through ads placed in the Nisqually Valley News and th of Commerce. The 2016 Sewer/Reuse Operations/Maintenance Fund (fbudget allocates $82,500 for WAS disposal and $100,000 for septage disp will be for two years starting on July 12, 2016 and expiring on July 12, 2018. July 12, 2016 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 2 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 3 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 4 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 5 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 6 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 7 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 8 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 9 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 10 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 11 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 12 of 13 Agenda Item 8. b. Northwest Cascade, Septage and Sludge Hauling Contract Page 13 of 13 Agenda Item 8. c. Participation in YMCA Community Needs Survey Page 1 of 1 City of Yelm {·EE w;¦š©· To: Mayor Ron Harding Yelm City Council From: Bill Brandon, Interim City Administrator Date: July 8, 2016 (for July 12 City Council Meeting) Subj: Participation in YMCA Community Needs Survey w;-š’’;“7·zš“ Authorize the expenditure of $5,000 to participate, along with t in a Community Needs Survey initiated by the YMCA. The survey w added facilities and services would be supported within and surr cities. .-‰m©šÒ“7 A need for expanded recreational opportunities in Yelm has been A swimming pool has been one of the facilities often cited as de would help determine the need and assist the YMCA in determining build the type of facility and services that would be supported /Ò©©;“· {z·Ò·zš“ The 2016 Adopted Budget does not have a line item for this expen participate in the survey would need to be funded by a budget am amendment could be brought forward at a later date. 360.458.8406 36. 458.8417 FAX www.ci.yelm.wa.us Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 1 of 10 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 2 of 10 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 3 of 10 June 30, 2016 To whom it may concern: We are writing to express our concern and disapproval abouta proposed $305,000 HUD and Community Block Grant being considered to fund a Yelm City Park splash pool. The purpose of an HUD and Community Block Grant is to variety of activities that serve low-A Yelm splash pool does not accomplish that objective. To allow grant monies to be used for such a limited purpose, for a splash pool that may get utilized 3 months out of the year, circumnavigates the grant's purpose. Two previous bonds for a Community Center failed passage by Yelm voters, yet the Mayor and then-City Council went around the voters and got grant funding for a scaled-down Community Center, which now costs Yelm tax payers hefty O&M expenses not covered by rental income. Further, the city received a skate park grant. Now, Mr. Harding wants to build a splash pool adjacent his Community Center via federal grant funding. With so many social issues in Yelm, the time has come where Mayor Harding's focus to create things as his legacy must be outweighed by investments in Yelm citizens.Since Yelm is considered a low income community, how does a splash pool make any sense when our citizens need help. Poverty, hunger, homelessness, and local military families could certainly be supported in many more beneficial ways by the $305,000 HUD funds. How can the Yelm Mayor single-handedly decide a splash pool is the highest and best use of that money? People come first! Therefore, we ask your consideration to deny approval of the $305,000 HUD and Community Block Grant for a Yelm splash pool and remand back to the City of Yelm for them to follow the grant's objective to: of activities that serve low-income Sincerely, Bill Hashim,Steve Klein P. O. Box 1971,Yelm, WA. 98597 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 4 of 10 Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce July 2016 What's Happening Upcoming Next Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce Events Forum & Luncheon July 12, 2016 July 4 11:30 am Chamber Office closed Prairie Hotel & Conference Center in observance of $20 Members $25 Non-members Independence Day Yelm's Emergency Management Presented by Chief Todd Stancil Subheading July 11 Police Chief Todd Stancil has been with the City of Christmas Parade Yelm Police Department since 1994 when he started Registration Opens as a Reserve Police Officer. He was hired as full- time officer in 1995 and was July 12 promoted to the position of Chamber Forum & Police Chief in 2002. He is Luncheon currently the longest serving 11:30 am Chief in Thurston County Prairie Hotel (and the youngest) as well as the longest serving Police Chief ever for the City of Yelm. Chief Stancil also serves as the City of Yelm August 5 Emergency Management Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 5 of 10 Activities Committee Director. Chief Stancil grew up and graduated from 8:30 am, Mr. Doug's Rainier High School where he still resides today with his wife and 5 children. He loves the community of Yelm and all the opportunities and challenges the city provides. Visit our Events Calendar! In case you missed it... Welcome New Members! June Membership Renewals June's forum featured Toni Wilson, a business coach from the EDC who spoke on the importance of "having someone in your corner" throughout the life of your business. Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 6 of 10 Today's Dental Center takes home the "Best in Show" award at the Prairie Days Parade. Registration for the Christmas Parade opens on July 11. 10 Tips for Successful Business Networking 1. Be genuine and authentic. People can tell when you're not being your true self. It's easiest to network when you start with trust. 2. What are your goals? Knowing what you most want to accomplish will help you choose groups that match your goals. 3. Visit groups that spark your interest Notice the tone and focus of each group and join one that most aligns with your interests. 4. Volunteer! Holding a volunteer position will help you stay visible within Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 7 of 10 the group and give back to the group that helped you. 5. Ask open ended questions This form of questioning opens up the discussion and shows listeners that you are interested in them. 6. What do you do? Why are you great at it? How are you different than someone else doing the same job? Make yourself stand out as the clear choice. 7. Articulate what you're looking for and how others may help you When someone asks, "How can I help you?", have an answer ready! 8. Be a powerful resource for others When you are known as a strong resource, people remember to turn to you for suggestions, ideas, and referrals. This keeps you visible to them. 9. Follow through! When people give you referrals, your actions are a reflection on them. Follow through quickly! 10. Call those who may benefit from what you do Let them know you enjoyed meeting them, offer to get together and share ideas Raft the Wild Upper Nisqually River with the Nisqually Land Trust Experience the Nisqually River up close, right on the water. The Nisqually Land Trust is offering rafting trips on July 23 & 24 that will float the seldom-seen upper stretch of the Nisqually River. Reservations are $115 per person. Advertise in our This family friendly trip is rated Newsletter! for adults and children 60 pounds and up and is professionally outfitted and guided by Alpine We can include press Adventures. It will last from four releases and small ads in to five hours, depending on river conditions, and includes a our newsletter. Contact catered riverbank lunch. Line at 360.458.6608 for more information and "You may not realize how wild and scenic the Nisqually is," pricing! says Land Trust Executive Director Joe Kane. "This river is close to home, yet 75 percent of its lower 42 miles-from Alder Dam to the delta-is permanently protected, undeveloped, and relatively inaccessible. Rafting is really the best way to see the Nisqually and its eagles, hawks, deer, and other wildlife." The Saturday and Sunday trips will depart from the Nisqually's Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 8 of 10 confluence with the Mashel River, near Eatonville, and finish at Wilcox Farms, near Roy. This 13-mile trip passes along several Land Trust properties, including the three-mile length of one of the Land Trust's largest holdings, Powell Creek, which includes majestic stands of mature forest. "Nearly every mile along this stretch of river is permanently protected by the Land Trust or our partners," said Kane. "This is a beautiful illustration of what cooperative conservation can achieve." For reservations and further information, call the Nisqually Land Trust at 360.489.3400 or visit the Land Trust's website, www.nisquallylandtrust.org/nisqually-river-float-trip. The Nisqually Land Trust acquires and manages critical lands to permanently benefit the water, wildlife, and people of the Nisqually River Watershed. www.yelmchamber.com Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce | 138 Prairie Park Lane | Yelm, WA Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved. Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 9 of 10 Mary Hall AUDITOR Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 1, 2016 CONTACT: Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor, TCAuditor@co.thurston.wa.us Valerie Walston, Voter Outreach Coordinator, WalstoV@co.thurston.wa.us (360) 786-5408 TTY (360) 754-2933 nd Voter Registration Deadlines for the August 2 Primary Election Citizens encouraged to register to vote or update their voter registration in order to vote in August OLYMPIA, WA The Thurston County Elections Division announces the following nd for the August 2 Primary Election: Saturday,July 2, 2016: Last day to register by mail Monday, July 4,2016 Last day to register online Last day to update an existing voter registration Monday, July 25, 2016: Last day to register to vote if not currently registered in Was Where to Register to Vote or Update Voter Registrations: In Person / Mail Telephone Online / Email Thurston County Courthouse (360) 786-5408 vote.wa.gov 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1 Rm 118 elections@co.thurston.w Olympia, WA 98502 Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. to take action now; register to vote or update your voter regist in the November General Election. Some races have nearly a dozen candidates, and the U.S. Senate seat has an astounding 17 candid - 30 - 9Œ;-·zš“­ .ŒŒš· t©š-;­­z“m /;“·;© Cz““-zŒ {;©Ýz-;­ [z-;“­z“m “7 w;-š©7z“m th 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1, Rm 118 2905 29 Avenue SW, Ste E & F 929 Lakeridge Dr SW, Rm 226 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1 Rm 106 Olympia, WA 98502 Tumwater, WA 98512 Olympia, WA 98502 Olympia, WA 98502 Phone: (360) 786-5408 Phone: (360) 786-5408 Phone: (360) 786-5402 Licensing Phone: (360) 786-5406 Fax: (360) 786-5223 Fax: (360) 705-3518 Fax: (360) 357-2481 Recording Phone: (360) 786-5405 Fax: (360) 786-5223 Agenda Item 12. Correspondence Page 10 of 10 Mary Hall AUDITOR Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 CONTACT: Mary Hall, Auditor, TCAuditor@co.thurston.wa.us Valerie Walston, Voter Outreach Coordinator, WalstoV@co.thurston (360) 786-5408 TTY (360) 754-2933 to Thurston County Households Voters can read up on candidates and ballot measures in pamphlet nd TUMWATER, WA The has mailed August 2 Primary voters pamphlets to more than 117,000 households and mailboxes in Thurston County. I statements for 118 candidates in 26 open offices, as well as bal the SE Thurston Fire Authority. Maps are included so voters can We want to give Thurston County voters the tools they need to be Thurston CountWe have important state-wide and local races on the ballot this pamphlet makes it easy to read what the candidates say about the use their pamphlet to vote and return their ballot promptly to u In each race on the August Primary Election ballot, the two cand to the November General Election. Candidates on the August Primat include a U.S. Senate seat, two U.S. Representative seats, nine statewide offices, state sen commissioner seats, and a Supreme Court Justice seat. - 30 - 9Œ;-·zš“­ .ŒŒš· t©š-;­­z“m /;“·;© Cz““-zŒ {;©Ýz-;­ [z-;“­z“m “7 w;-š©7z“m th 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1 Rm 118 2905 29 Avenue SW, Ste E & F 929 Lakeridge Dr SW, Rm 226 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1 Rm 106 Olympia, WA 98502 Tumwater, WA 98512 Olympia, WA 98502 Olympia, WA 98502 Phone: (360) 786-5408 Phone: (360) 786-5408 Phone: (360) 786-5402 Licensing Phone: (360) 786-5406 Fax: (360) 786-5223 Fax: (360) 705-3518 Fax: (360) 357-2481 Recording Phone: (360) 786-5405 Fax: (360) 786-5223