City Council
Regular MeetingOlympia, WA · May 15, 2018
Minutes
City Hall
Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 5:30 PM Council Chambers
Study Session
1. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Mayor Cheryl Selby, Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Jones,
Councilmember Jessica Bateman, Councilmember Jim Cooper,
Councilmember Clark Gilman and Councilmember Renata Rollins
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Lisa Parshley
2. BUSINESS ITEM
2.A 18-0470 Olympia Hearing Examiner Briefing
Principal Planner Tim Smith introduced Olympia Hearing Examiner Mark Scheibmier and
described his responsibilities as Hearing Examiner.
Mr. Scheibmier discussed his duties and the nuance of each. This includes use permits;
land use, master plan and rezone hearings; and appeals. He noted appeals and
hearings are on the rise.
He shared observations regarding the work he does for the City. He requested the
option to work with law enforcement to assist when hearings get disrupted and to adjust
the start time of hearings when it is apparent the hearing may go long. He also requested
clearer regulations regarding parking related to development.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions.
The study session was completed.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda City Hall
601 4th Avenue E
Olympia, WA 98501
City Council
Information: 360.753.8244
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 5:30 PM Council Chambers
Study Session
1. ROLL CALL
2. BUSINESS ITEM
2.A 18-0470 Olympia Hearing Examiner Briefing
Attachments: MRSC Article About Hearings Examiners
3. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and
the delivery of services and resources. If you require accommodation for your attendance at the City
Council meeting, please contact the Council's Executive Assistant at 360.753.8244 at least 48 hours in
advance of the meeting. For hearing impaired, please contact us by dialing the Washington State Relay
Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.833.6384.
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