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Yelm City Council 07/14/2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Police Department Hires Lateral Officer, Begins Entry-Level Candidate Interviews
The police department has extended a conditional offer of employment to a lateral police officer from Yuma, Arizona, pending background check completion, with a potential start date of September 1st. Chief Carlson will begin interviewing entry-level candidates soon. Officer Boyd began academy training on July 6th and is expected to graduate in November. National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th.
Splash Pad Pump Replaced; Loop Bid Opening Scheduled
The splash pad pump failed and was replaced. The pump failure is the first in the seven years the splash pad has been open. An electrician was needed to wire the new pump. A backup pump has been secured to prevent future delays. The loop bid opening is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22nd.
City Enforces Backflow Preventer Ordinance to Protect Water Supply
The city is implementing an ordinance from 2003 requiring backflow preventers on water systems, including irrigation and fire suppression systems, to prevent contamination of the public water supply. Letters have been sent to residents and commercial properties by HydroCore, the vendor managing the process. The testing of these assemblies is required annually and is now being actively pursued due to state requirements and population growth. The cost for residential testing is approximately $50-$60. Backflow preventers have been a requirement in building codes since 2003 for new commercial and residential buildings with irrigation systems.
Trenton Berseron Appointed to Salary Commission
The council approved the appointment of Trenton Berseron to the salary commission. The commission currently has one member, Jennifer Lamont, and meets every other year. Berseron's appointment will bring the commission to two members, fulfilling the need for additional participation. The human resources director, Karen Bennett, leads the search and gathers information for the commission.
Long-Serving City Employee Michelle to Retire August 31st
Michelle, the front counter employee of the year for 2025, will retire from the city on August 31st after more than 20 years of service. She currently resides in Ocean Shores and commutes to work.
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