Yelm City Council 08/11/2026

The City of Yelm City Council meeting on August 11, 2026, approved several procurement-related actions. The council authorized Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Parametrix for the Roediger Road reconstruction, expanding the work from 60% to 100% design engineering and right-of-way services, including a sidewalk connector on Railway, for $817,375.98; the amount was identified as grant-funded. The council also approved a Phase 2 amendment with Stow Development Strategies LLC for community revitalization fund district work, adding up to $20,000. Separate attorney service contracts for prosecutor services and civil services were approved; staff said the terms and current costs were unchanged, and the contracts may be canceled with 30 days’ notice.

Staff reported that bids for the activated alleyway project had been opened, but the process was delayed by land acquisition and an added sewer-pipe bid appendix; a further bid step was expected the following week. No award was reported, though staff said construction, including the roundabout, was still planned to begin this year. The finance committee also anticipated a budget amendment in the coming months to establish a capital projects fund for expenses related to the 640-acre park. No contract award or spending vote on that item occurred at this meeting.