05/08/1996 Minutes
Agenda Item/
Motion #
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96-067
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96-068
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96-069
96-070
96-071
96.-072
CITY OF YELM
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1996
1.
Mayor Kathryn Wolf called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
All present joined in the flag salute. I
Council present: Velma CurrYI Martha Parsorsl Amos Lawtonl
Bob Gallagherl and Don Miller. Guests: Bi~l Trull, Bill/s
Towing; Kristina LordI Nisqually Valley Newsll Ruth Jacobsonl
Dean Hooper and Kristin Blalackl Yelm Librar~; Mary and Roger
Dean, ~ntercity Transit; Jay and Jan Tribibt and Emma Jean
LeMoine.
Agenda
MOTION BY VELMA CURRY, SECONDED BY BOB GALLAGHER APPROVING
THE AGENDA AS AMENDED BY THE ADDITION OF 7. b . 2 and 9. j .
CARRIED.
Minutes - 4/24/96 Worksession & Regular Meeting
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MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING
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. THE WORKSESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 1996'
AS PRINTED. CARRIED.
5.
a. Bid Award I Staff Car
MQTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA ~ARSONS AWARDING
. THE BID FOR A CITY STAFF CAR TO LOWEST BIDDER BOONE FORD @
$18,175.32. CARRIED. \
b. Vouchers
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY VELMA \CURRY APPROVING
PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 19640-19735, TOTALLING $164,472.29.
CARRIED. I
a. Public Hearing ~ Mayor Wolf opened a public hearing on
(ANX8165) the Tribitt Annexation located at 9244 Mt. View Rd.
at 7:37 pm. No comments/questions raised. MJyor Wolf closed
the public hearing at 7:38 pm. I
b. Ordinance No. 577
MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NO. 577, (ANX8165). CARRIED.
6. Public Comment/Questions - none
7.
New Business:
a. Resolution No. 346 - Mayor Wolf explained that this is a
housekeeping item formalizing existing policy a\llowing payment
to elected officials if over 4 unpaid meetings are attended
during the month. \
MOTION BY BOB GALLAGHER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
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RESOLUTION NO. 346 WITH THE ADDITION OF THE WORD UNPAID
BETWEEN THE WORDS FOUR AND MEETINGS IN PARAGRAPH 4, LINE 3.
CARRIED..
b. (1) Tree Removal Request.
Mayor Wolf read a letter from Yelm Veterinary Hospital
requesting removal 'Of a tree located along Yelm Avenue near
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Mt. View Road~ A postscript added to the ]etter questioned
removal of a trash container in the same gen~ral area. Staff
reported that the trash can had been' removed following several
fires being set in it.
8.
Mayor Wolf explained that removal of trees along YelmAve.
re~uires City Council action. Possible solptions discussed
included involving the Library Fundraising effort, a possible
tree replacement program, and of the danger \posed by some of
the trees during windstorms. City staff will evaluat~ the
condition/health of trees along Yelm Ave. a~d report back to
Council. . I .
b. (~). Bill Trull expressed concern about a tree located
along Yelm Ave. in front of his business and dhe potential for
damage if the tree is uprooted in a storm. \
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Kristin Blalack expressed concern over removli.ng trees. Mayor
Wolf explained that the evaluation would idrntify potential
problems, and that trees determined to be a threat and removed
could be replaced with new trees. I
c. IT Letter of Support. I
Mayor Wolf read a letter to be sent to Senators Gorton and
Murray and Representatives Smith and Tate supporting funding
to replace IT buses. Council consensus was that the letters
of support should be sent. Copies were I\distributed' for
signatures. .
Old Business: I
a. Emergency Facility Acquisition proj ecti. Mayor Wolf
explained that this topic was discussed at dhe last meeting
and that Thurston County 'was seeking suppo:rt of the plan
before moving forward. \
Council discussed the value and need for the new facility, the
expected lncrease in costs to the City, andj benefits to be
derived from the project by all concerned.
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY VELMA CURRY THAT THE MAYOR
SIGN THE SUPPORT DOCUMENT. CARRIED. 1
b . Executive Session - Mayor Wolf aCknOWledg~d that the Ci ty
had received CouncilmemberGallagher's lette~ of resignation
effective 5/31/96. She then explained that Cquncil was going
into Executive Session for approximately 15 m~nutes to review
the applications received for this Council posi tion. The
meeting was closed at 8:12 pm..
Mayor Wolf reopened the regular session at 8:Q6 pm.
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MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON NOMINATING
. ADAM RIVAS TO THE COUNCIL VACANCY CREATED BY BOB GALLAGHER'S
RESIGNATION. CARRIED. I
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c. Gang Enforcement. Task Force Proposal \ - Mayor Wolf
explained that this letter is a follow-up to ~uestions about
the program proposed by the Thurston Co. Pro~ecutor. Chief
Dunnam indicated that this issue had been di$cussed by area
police chiefs and their consensus was that this is a good
solution. He expects additional discussion among police
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chiefs on this issue in the future.
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Reports:
a. . Library Kristin Blalack announced that circulation
continues to increase, up 19% over April of l~st year; success
of the Spring Story time series; a librar1IY tour, with a
scavenger hunt; National Library Week, April 14-20; and other
programs.
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Letter of Support - Mayor Wolf explained that she had received
a request from Friends of the Yelm Library President Ruth
Jacobson concerning City support when applring for grants.
Dean Hooper explained the need for figures to respond to
questions from granting sources on local cbmmunity funding
levels. I
A draft response letter was read by Mayor %lf. Suggested
changes to the letter were the addition pf a qualifying
statement "at this time" in the explanation of why the City is
not in a position to support a bond. AISp. added was the
wording "possibly" to qualify the estimated amount of
construction related fees the City might be rble to waive.
Mayor Wolf added that it is best to be realistic about the
City's financial situation. And that City's allowable level of
indebtedness and its'ability to repay debt ar~ very different.
Ruth Jacobson expressed that it is important ~o respond in the
letter to what th~ Cit~ can dO: I..
Dean Hooper provlded lnformatlon on the number of llbrary
cardholders, expected growth in the number of library users,
items provided by Timberland, and results I of fundraising
efforts to date. Although the fundraising ~roject has been
successful, he indicated that broad commun~ty support with
matching dollars will be necessary to construdt a new library.
b. Planning - Shelly Badger reported that sbme progress has
been made by the attorney on the Home Occupation Zoning Code
Revision. He hopes to have a draft to Council for review at
a one of the June meetings. I
c. Police Chief Dunnam explained that several City
vehicles would be taken to state auction! and requested
approval to surplus one more. I
MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING
STAFF'S REQUEST TO SURPLUS A 1984 PLYMOUTH STATION WAGON.
CARRIED.
Other items: Matt Rompa, formerly a reserve wIith Olympia, has
been hired as Yelm's newest officer; initi~l investigation
into the possibility of entering into al fuel purchase
agreement with the school district is favorable, Councilmember
Miller will meet with the school for furthe~ discussion; an
AWC grant has ,been received for an officer to attend Emergency
Vehicle Operator Class (EVOC).
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d. Public Works - A Water System Report with recommendations
was provided. Kristina Lord was commended for the "National
Water Week" article in the Nisqually Valley News. Other
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items: water system leak repair continues; preparation has
been completed on Yelm Ave. swales and wildflowers planted;
Design Guidelines are at the Planning Cobmission public
hearing stage, to Council next; Counc~lmember Miller
questioned planning for time and financial r~sources for the
maintenance of common areas deeded to the City. Staff
responded that this is a cost of growth thdt is considered
when plans are under review, and that many mbre miles of
streets, etc. will be added. I
A copy of a letter concerning on-street parking that is being
sent to residents of various developments tvas provided to
Council. I
e. Court Report - April figures were prCDvided. Shelly
Badger indicated that she had met with the cou~t administrator
and they will meet again on Friday to diSCUSS] computer input.
At this point the thought is that perhaps the court is trying
to be too thorough and enter cases from too far back.
f. Reuse - Right now we are in a holding pittern until May
20 while waiting to hear about possible fundihg to cover 2/3
of the cost of building phase'I and II. I '. .
g. Financial - Councilmember Gallagher repJr~ed that while
:r~:: ~~~ea~t:~e~~:~.exceeded expenditure prOjectionS. mo~t
h. Mayor Mayor Wolf read Bob Gallagher's letter of
resignation. Staff was asked to prepare a IJtter supporting
a Scenic Highway Grant application for tHe brewhouse in
Tumwater. Meetings: National Youth Servicbs Awards; Arts
Council, Olympia Chamber Orchestra, Lobbyist1s, EDC, Chamber
Auction, PD interviews, TRPC, Mayors' Forum, job description
meeting, and Transportation Policy Board.
i. Council - Councilmember Miller reported on IT proposed
route change hearings. He believes that IT seems to be moving
towards the conclusion that using the same stahdards for urban
and rural ridership is probably not appropridte, and that a
change in service levels based on this premise might damage
the public's trust.
Councilmember Curry indicated that she would have a progress
report on the Jail Advisory Committee's prog~less at the next
meeting.
10. Correspondence was reviewed.
11. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.
JrJ.Jt
M. Wolf, Ma
Clerk'
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