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Public Services committee reports annexation timeline, Yelm Nino Trail talks and expanded spring‑clean pickup on May 17
Summary
City staff reported progress on an annexation proposal with Thurston County (May–August target), negotiations to acquire the Yelm Nino Trail from the county, and plans to expand the city’s May 17 spring‑clean event to ZIP code 98597 with 12 dumpsters provided under the LeMay franchise agreement; senior pickup remains available for city residents.
The Yelm Public Services committee updated the council on planned annexations, efforts to acquire the Yelm Nino Trail from Thurston County, and details for the annual spring‑clean event.
A staff member said Thurston County is targeting May–August to bring annexation materials to county commissioners; if commissioners approve, the city will receive subsequent materials and hearings later this year. Staff said the annexation package will shore up city borders but does not annex all adjacent parcels now under county jurisdiction.
Committee members said…
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