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Yelm council approves several beautification grants, rejects one contested awning reimbursement
Summary
After a staff briefing and committee recommendations, council awarded three beautification grants (community garden, veterans digital sign, restaurant lighting) and debated eligibility and insurance questions before voting down a $3,500 reimbursement request for an awning at 102 E. Yelm Ave.
YELM — The Yelm City Council on April 14 approved multiple awards from the 2026 Beautification Grant program but declined one application after an extended discussion over whether the request amounted to private maintenance or a beautification improvement.
City clerk Kathy briefed council that the program received six applications: one did not meet program criteria, one arrived late, and four were recommended by the committee for awards. Council approved $1,000 for a retaining-wall and pavers project at the…
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