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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
April 8 2014
City Hall -- Council Chambers
10 a.m. Study Session regarding 1) Capital Project Bond Options and 2) Refuse Service &
Recycling Program -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Micah Cawley, presiding, Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Tom Dittmar, Rick Ensey, Dave Ettl and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager O'Rourke and City Clerk Claar Tee
2. Capital Project Bond Options
City Manager O'Rourke presented three possible options for a $13 million Capital Project
Bond, previously identified in the Council's Strategic Priorities. The projects are: 1) North First
Street Revitalization Project; 2) Aquatic Center and 3) Downtown Plaza. Mr. O'Rourke stated the
first two are better options as the information on the Downtown Plaza will not be ready until later
this year.
Assistant Mayor Coffey asked Council members if they want to go into debt for these projects.
After Council discussion, Mayor Cawley noted there is interest from a majority of Council
members who would like to explore these projects.
Strategic Projects Manager Davenport gave a PowerPoint presentation on the North First Street
Project. Public Works Director Schafer reported on the potential Aquatic Center and the City's
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two pools, which are over 60 years old. He stated over $3 million in maintenance issues have
been identified, which need to be addressed in the next several years.
After further Council discussion, Mayor Cawley noted Council gave general consensus to move
ahead with the top two projects conceptually.
Ensey moved and Adkison seconded to direct staff to bring back Charter change
language setting a designated $750,000 annually for Parks and Recreation capital
replacement improvement. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote, with Cawley voting no.
3. Refuse Service & Recycling Program Discussion
Public Works Director Schafer discussed the Solid Waste Division and pilot recycling program.
He noted the citizen survey overwhelmingly supported recycling; however, the cost is a major
factor. The pilot program will generate valuable data on the costs and it may be possible to
implement a citywide program next year. Mr. Schafer reported the landfill in Terrace Heights is
anticipated to be closed in 10 years, which will greatly increase the refuse hauling charges. The
Refuse Division would like to be proactive and implement a recycling program, which will
expand the life of the landfill.
Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Loretta Zammarchi gave a PowerPoint slideshow on the
pilot recycling project.
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Ense moved an d Dittmar seconded to proceed with the pilot program for recycling. The
motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
4. Audience Comments (allow 15 minutes)
Ron Anderson, City resident, spoke in favor of an Aquatic Center or regional water park at the
mill site location.
Council Member Adkison reminded everyone of the Community Cleanup up on Saturday
beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Albertson's parking lot.
5. Adjournment
Ensey moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to the next Council Business meeting on
April 15, 2014 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The
meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
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