City Council

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 City Council Information: 360.753.8244 Monday, January 9, 2017 8:00 AM Oly Rockfish Grill 700 4th Ave E Joint Meeting with District 22 Legislators 1. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones, Councilmember Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Jim Cooper, Councilmember Clark Gilman and Councilmember Julie Hankins Excused: 1 - Councilmember Jeannine Roe 2. BUSINESS ITEMS 2.A 17-0037 Meeting with State Legislators Mayor Selby opened the meeting and thanked the 22nd District legislators for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with the Council. She outlined the City's 2017 Legislative agenda which supports solutions to critical issues in partnership for residents of the Capital City and beyond. The City's top legislative priorities are: - State resources and support to address homelessness, affordable housing, mental health and chemical dependency services. -Funding for new US 101 Interchange ramps in West Olympia. - Funding and policy guidance for research and future projects to address Sea Level Rise. - Funding to accomplish the work of the Capital Lake/Deschutes EIS Process. Public Works Director Rich Hoey discussed the US 101 interchange ramps in West Olympia and the concerns regarding congestion. The City seeks State support, advocacy and funding to help cover the costs of the project. To move forward, we are exploring a variety of funding sources, including developer impact fees and federal and state grants. Legislators asked clarifying questions and the group discussed issues . The discussion was completed. City of Olympia Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m. City of Olympia Page 2