03/12/1997 Minutes
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12,1997
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1. Mayor Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. All present joined in the flag salute.
Members Present: Martha Parsons, Velma Curry, and Adam Rivas. Amos Lawtop and
Don Miller were excused. Staff: Shelly Badger, Ken Garmann, Glenn Dunnam, and
Agnes Bennick.
Guests: Glenn Cunningham, Anne McMullen, TCl, Dick Rehn, LeMay, Inc., and Dan
Fisher, Nisqually Valley News.
2. Agenda
97-44 MOtION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY.
APPROVING THE AGENDA AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
3. Minutes
97-45 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY
APPROVING THE FEBRUARY 26, 1997 MINUTES WITH MOTION 97-41
CORRECTED TO REMOVE THE YEAR OF A SURPLUS TRUCK.
CARRIED.
4. Vouchers
97-46 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS,
APPROVING PAYMENT OF CHECKS 5959-6044, TOTALLING $88,974.50.
CARRIED.
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97-47 MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS
APPROVING PAYMENT OF FEBRUARY PAYROLL CHECKS 253-338,
TOTALLING $98,102.30. CARRIED.
6. Thurston Regional Planning Council Update. Thurston County Commissioner and
current TRPC Chairman Judy Wilson explained. the transition from coordination of GMA
requirements to assessing Capital Project Management Plans with a primary focus on
identifying facilities that could meet the needs of multiple jurisdiction. TRPC also
coordinates Comprehensive Plan Amendments to ensure a smooth fit with the county
plan.
TRPC Executive Director Harold Robertson explained that transportation is still the first
priority program using about 60% of TRPC' s budget. Work in 1997 will include
updating the Transportation Plan and identify what needs to be done and how to pay for
it. Second is Information Services, including producing the Thurston Co. Profile. New
functions include establishing benchmarks and indicators to determine how weU
comprehensive plans are being implemented. The newest product is contractual services,
information should be sent out soon concerning what TRPC can offer in this area.
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Mayor Wolf expressed appreciation for the leadership and valuable assistance provided
by TRPC members.
7. .TCI Franchise Extension Request. Anne McMullen, TCl Olympia General Manager,
.; . explained that TCls customer base doubled when TCl purchased Viacom. TClwould
like additional time to assess individual community needs, allow rapidly changing
technology to stabilize, and adjust to internal/organizational changes.
Councilmember Rivas questioned the tone of the original letter requesting the extension.
Council wondered if other letters had been received and not responded to. Other issues
raised included the nonavailablity of same county governmental programming and local .
newspaper program listings that are inconsistent with programming lineup from the
Pierce County headend..
Mayor Wolf requested that a letter be sent to the Tacoma TCl office expressing the
concerns discussed. As few complaints received have been minimal, Shelly Badger
recommended that the extension be approved.
:97-48 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS
APPROVING RESOLUTION 357, EXTENDING THE TCI FRANCHISE FOR
TWO YEARS. CARRIED.
8. Public Comment/Questions - none
9. New Business:
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a. Resolution 358 - Replacing Res. 238' and amending resolutions by adding fees
. related to conceptual and final master plan approvals, accepting prevailing rates as the
City's charge for engineering and legal services fees, and establishing an initial
presubmission conference at no charge.
97-49 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY.
APPROVING RESOLUTION 358 AMENDING YELMDEVELOPMENT FEES.
CARRIED.
b. Mayor Wolf read a proclamation in observance of Retired Teachers Appreciation
Week.
97-50 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS
APPROVING A RETIRED TEACHERS APPRECIATION WEEK
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED.
10; Old Business: None
.11. Reports:
a. Kristen Blalack spoke of the library's bus,iest day approaching 400 patrons.
Everyone was invited to look at the quilts displayed in the library this month.
b. . None
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d. Water Reuse - Councilmember Rivas updated the progress of House Bill 181 7' s
movement from the Agriculture Committee to Appropriations and on to the Capital
Budg~t committee for possible funding consideration.
Mayor Wolf expressed thanks for support received and especially that of Gray Alexander
who has worked very hard on our behalf.
Glenn Cunningham asked what would happen to the project if the bill dies. Shelly
Badger responded that we would continue searching for funding.
e. Mayor Wolf reported on meeting/events attended: Twin County Credit Union,
Richard DeBolt & Gary Alexander's Town Meeting, swearing in judges, Nisqually Delta
Association, CAO, Port of Olympia, Nisqually River Interpretative Center, TRPC,
Chamber and Mayors' Forum. Dana Spivey was thanked for providing support for the
Mayor' Forum.
Councilmembers interested in attending the A WC Conference should contact Shelly by .
April 1.
f. Councilmember Parsons attended an IT emergency meeting to review grant
applications. Councilmember Curry attended the Park Advisory Board Meeting.
g. Councilmember Curry reviewed the February report with Agnes. Agnes
explained the effects of cash flow on fund balances and that departments are working
towards how to better prepare for matching expenditures to the revenue stream.
12. Correspondence was reviewed.
13. Adjourn: 8:23 pm.
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