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Yelm council discusses food-bank backups on Crystal Springs; staff to propose staging and scheduling fixes
Summary
Council heard that backups at the Crystal Springs food bank have blocked driveways and created traffic hazards. Staff are exploring alternate staging locations, different pickup schedules, and coordination with the food bank and plan to report back.
Unidentified Speaker 6 told the council that the food bank on Crystal Springs has experienced increasing backups that block driveways and create traffic hazards for residents. Staff said they received calls from homeowners who could not access their driveways and that police have responded to complaints. “We've gotten calls in from those homeowners saying they're trying to get in their driveway and what, people are blocking,” Unidentified Speaker 6 said.
Council members and staff discussed possible fixes including moving staging to Remus Road, staggering pickup dates and times, or adopting traffic-control approaches used by Prairie Elementary during drop-off and pick-up. Staff said they will consult with Cindy at the food bank about proposed solutions and, if feasible, implement changes quickly.
The council emphasized the need to balance efficient food distribution with public safety and resident access; staff said the options could be implemented promptly if the food bank concurs.
