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The discussion centered on whether the county should insist that the physical Log Cabin Road project remain in the RTIP to protect anticipated mitigation funding, or accept Olympia’s request to remove the project while retaining the studies that would guide future choices. County Manager Leonard Hernandez and Assistant County Manager Jennifer Walker briefed commissioners on staff’s view that removing the project unilaterally could be problematic because the project is considered regionally significant and modeling for nearby roads assumes various projects remain in place.

Why it matters: commissioners said decisions about the RTIP can affect traffic modeling and the timing of improvements on county roads such as Yelm Highway. Several commissioners emphasized community concern because the LBA Woods parcel was purchased and set aside as parkland after an earlier planning period; residents have pressed to avoid a road through land they helped protect.

What the board discussed and decided: Commissioner Rachel Grant brought the item to the full board at the request of the Transportation Policy Board (TPB). Commissioners described back-and-forth guidance from TRPC/TPB staff and elected officials: Olympia’s council voted to remove the Log Cabin Road project from its transportation program but to keep the connectivity studies. Multiple speakers said TRPC recommended removing the project from the project list and moving it into the plan’s study section while leaving the connectivity studies in place.

Commissioners did not take a formal recorded vote at the meeting. Several commissioners expressed that they would support moving forward consistent with TRPC’s action — removing the Log Cabin Road project from RTIP but keeping the studies — and asked staff to confirm the technical and timing details with TRPC staff and Olympia. Commissioner Carolina Mejia said she and another commissioner were in agreement to “remove Log Cabin Road and leave the study in.” Chair Ty Menzer asked staff to provide additional clarification on modeling assumptions and timing.

Next steps and outstanding questions: staff said the Olympia-led connectivity study is on a future work plan (commissioners were told the study is anticipated in the late 2020s, e.g., 2028–2029). Commissioners asked staff to confirm (1) when the study will be done, (2) what modeling assumptions depend on the project, and (3) what funding implications — if any — would follow if the project remains removed from RTIP. Several commissioners said they expect to press Olympia leadership if the study or mitigation work does not move forward.

Community context: commissioners noted the LBA Woods acquisition in 2016 and residents’ prior campaign to preserve the parcel as parkland, and said they wanted updated modeling and data before endorsing a permanent removal of project-level language that could affect future choices.

Ending: staff will return with clarified language and technical detail so commissioners can confirm alignment between the county’s position and TRPC’s recommendation before the next RTIP update.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 18, 2025 Thurston County Board of County Commissioners Check In Session.","oneSentenceSummary","Thurston County commissioners signaled informal agreement June 18 to align with a regional recommendation to remove the Log Cabin Road project from the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) while keeping the Olympia street connectivity studies in the regional transportation plan.","taxTitle","Thurston County, Washington","taxId",4614,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514516,"Thurston County programs earn multiple NACo achievement recognitions, Fix‑It Fair wins category",141,2382000,2523000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677&start=2382&end=2523","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677/thumbnail_2382000.jpg","/articles/6514516/Thurston-County/Washington/Thurston-County-programs-earn-multiple-NACo-achievement-recognitions-FixIt-Fair-wins-category","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514516-e4db6cad598f17a8a736f4bc160192e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438711&Signature=NJ4RXhSu1FNxKFzQK~jWxeNJPtxgroG81esiso4UpvkF2IChkvuIT98D1Ej~lFJ~MHu8NBzIoynmhZB5Dyr0oXfX4-7Rg3xOGxFYuEzjOkKWgglFFfUyAyTnAnuyUJv4nAQENGFooLRQFp-E2ulb-gmnFdTUQha2ihipccRxFa9jz-3g9zskCuAObTgb~G3jpbtFIT8bWEBqIhmlNxwoEZFeayQ8zADdWGvLH8PBTLdziTtg-yBC4S2UUZXQiP5ZUn3THcXEnhAQ5rGKOkXKiAnydFzXYBcl7nuxNp6mmpgrGA8jqmJeIkSRKPC3GzlN0zhZ~~3LpsaS~zPdK25syQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners reported June 18 that Thurston County received multiple recognitions from the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2025 achievement awards program. The county said the Fix‑It Fair won best-in-category in the volunteer section, and many other county programs received honorable mentions or achievement recognitions.

County programs named in the announcement included the habitat conservation plan, suicide prevention QPR program, elections–public transit partnership, auditors’ election security enhancements, passport fair, voting access efforts at libraries, public health communications, noxious weeds landowner assistance, fetal infant mortality review, trail preservation/rehabilitation, Medical Reserve Corps recruitment and retention initiative, health-habits-for-food program, public health workforce program, neighborhood traffic calming program, water and sewer utility consolidation work, tax title community mailings, and the Thurston County resource hub. County staff said they will present awards to departments after the county receives the physical awards from NACo.

Ending: commissioners congratulated staff and asked that departments be recognized in a future business meeting when awards are received.","Commissioners announced June 18 that multiple Thurston County programs received recognition from the National Association of Counties (NACo); the county’s Fix‑It Fair won its category and staff plan department-level acknowledgements once awards arrive.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514521,"City of Olympia and Thurston County continue talks on using city council chamber for court and interlocal agreement",56,2188000,2244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677&start=2188&end=2244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677/thumbnail_2188000.jpg","/articles/6514521/Thurston-County/Washington/City-of-Olympia-and-Thurston-County-continue-talks-on-using-city-council-chamber-for-court-and-interlocal-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514521-9c7ac5b50761dabb82cd366c5b1b50f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438711&Signature=hI5gXeTEMogstL6-eeodtdL46wewsPTa4gdGIyZ7IF7G9PfM16Q-UGlE3U9HdRv4PC0BUhJ6QRSahzNpKbbY56phgFgCY56~hCk1OWX6wpSNTpgEdV~TbKWJoQCYX2RRYlHwD23VSWa~Kon17JGjleDu~QsdZTRMmmXRnwWppVIK7xglfErAmM-33ilwc9RZlTLisfWowumX7FL7Qn-WOPNDt3H3YMXH4nSC8TVtlkS9Th2qDDNo5VKUpVfPjYxUxgxhBr4afGW2njUGPya-50cWQsHanHWX2-rYYjXTJbCfTbeXGQ4AQ67oul5xOydm9aSB5wcnhUOCd0yA7KqjBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Thurston County commissioners were updated June 18 that the City of Olympia is continuing negotiations with the county about municipal court operations, including a proposal to use the city council chamber as an alternative courtroom.

County staff attended a City of Olympia special work session where district court and the Olympia municipal court judge presented on options. According to the briefing, Olympia’s council directed the city manager to continue negotiating with Thurston County. County staff said an interlocal agreement drafted by Olympia will be reviewed by county legal counsel and then circulated to commissioners once the city finalizes its review.

Commissioners heard the city considered practical issues including jury and parking arrangements and facility modifications required to repurpose council chambers for courtroom use. County staff said the timeline will depend on the city’s internal review and implementation steps; commissioners were told they may see an interlocal agreement for consideration in July or August depending on the review process.

Ending: the county will review any interlocal agreement when finalized by Olympia and provide the document to commissioners for review and potential action.","Commissioners were briefed that Olympia and the county are negotiating options, including using Olympia’s council chamber for court operations; the city council directed its manager to continue negotiations and an interlocal agreement will be circulated to county legal staff for review.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514526,"Commissioners briefed on Area Agency on Aging pilot participation and new senior supports",123,1772000,1895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677&start=1772&end=1895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677/thumbnail_1772000.jpg","/articles/6514526/Thurston-County/Washington/Commissioners-briefed-on-Area-Agency-on-Aging-pilot-participation-and-new-senior-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514526-c36900a4c3a314a0f2d9a54fde55a2e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438711&Signature=iYMgF4H0~hcuvsv-pcg3jpm9c~96SN2AXU6r7~y1NgRJTh-Hyb51XCsAXpnylLa-FzCBpRoJPufKZveaFOTRndwZhsN-XXok5KxYBriDEmwH~cIh6IbX5yX1hOtI9rL~-9GI4ap1xIDU0ETEO8vexm5ipkTviz35w-nLAazhpFHMAZzm9-cQLWQafYK5JOb48DaP9adEWXTTOucB520NinWG-dflxMd-RbVylM2lHZvvJTvZ61DPh6sxZYtcLPGx3luDzowYmC2NQLLD0fHw4r5T3Wpe36lzlZG2lcUpKrz~D-Jt6seeyswAKlXdJsMRhzrYLA6QV~ddSnrxuXD67w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A commissioner reported June 18 that the Lewis–Mason–Thurston Area Agency on Aging (AAA) will be one of two pilot sites in Washington state for implementation of the Washington Cares Fund long-term care benefits and that the AAA also received funding to pilot health-related social needs services.

The county was told the pilot will enroll about 400 people and provide long-term services and supports such as home care, caregiver respite, home modifications and nutrition services; participants could be eligible for up to $36,000 in services per person under the Washington Cares Fund program. Staff said enrollment could begin January 2026.

Separately, the AAA and partners secured an approximate total of $4.5 million in grant and waiver funding (reported by the commissioner) to deliver community-based services such as nutrition education, meals, pantry support, housing assistance, home care and community transition services over the next two years. County staff said some program details are still being finalized and that program managers are hiring for planning and contract roles.

The board also heard about an $80 prepaid farmers market card program (senior farmer’s market nutrition program) with roughly 50 cards remaining for county residents who qualify. Commissioners said the county will follow up with the AAA and provide more details to residents about enrollment.

Ending: commissioners requested follow-up information and staff said they will return with details on the pilot’s scope, exact funding amounts and implementation timeline.","Thurston County commissioners heard that the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging was selected as one of two AAA sites in Washington for a Washington Cares Fund pilot and received grants/waivers totaling roughly $4.5 million to support seniors’ nonmedical services over the next two years.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514529,"County to receive Interstate/Intercity Transit report on Martin Way area roundabout study",102,1630000,1732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677&start=1630&end=1732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5029163-d8d44fb3e2fac25883b03485f5b6f677/thumbnail_1630000.jpg","/articles/6514529/Thurston-County/Washington/County-to-receive-InterstateIntercity-Transit-report-on-Martin-Way-area-roundabout-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514529-83ee66e4e3c20661f8da654204b80342/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438711&Signature=O6s2kAQy-5917vUBWCEes3t7iJgTNp2bWuE6FQInmQkK~tMVgcTkoTF61~C5~BzvKLcHYwSZAIfbNq397OwTyAwfgVHxdYLB1z6d5AaXaN6rwA9fVI-737cIvlBO2peAGScP3WbyxPH1WKIrcqvPVAChwQ3m7JvkG4RoWJukDEhTgQxgYrXP874yFwBhKFWjccNnVj7KofLU-lCpUE~01cGnX7MclZw1GKf-PLaixlSxIXIIdMoaI0rmbFdFbZXfozWAa2stMwqtcA97ZNmY7~2yXeWj4aQg27wRmlehN3pZGxUaY~vK-1quXepECQ-O6hZge-UfdStT0ckDwx2C5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Thurston County staff told the Board of County Commissioners June 18 that Intercity Transit will present its study on whether a roundabout is needed on a county-owned road near Martin Way and U.S. 101.

The item originates from public comments received in 2024 and concerns a stretch of county-owned road in the Lacey area where some constituents oppose a roundabout. County staff said they expect Intercity Transit to present the study at an upcoming meeting after the summer recess and that the county manager’s office is coordinating a briefing for commissioners.

Staff did not provide engineering conclusions at the June 18 meeting; commissioners were only notified that a presentation and staff briefing are forthcoming. Commissioner comments noted constituent opposition in Lacey and neighboring cities’ interests.

Ending: staff will schedule the Intercity Transit presentation for a post-recess meeting and provide commissioners with the study and any associated traffic analysis prior to that briefing.","County staff said Intercity Transit will present a study about whether a roundabout is needed on a county-owned segment of Martin Way; the board will receive the presentation after recess and the item generated public comment last year.","actionData","errors"]

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