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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 16, 2022
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Michele Blythe, Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Marilyn Oertle, and
Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Amy Rusko, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Pearson, Sid Logan, and Kathy Vanney.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Michele Blythe read the National Police Week Proclamation observed the
week of May 11-17;
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle read the Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
observed the week of May 15-21;
Councilmember Jan Schuette read the National Public Works Week Proclamation observed
the week of May 15-21; and
Councilmember Don Vanney read the General Aviation Appreciation Month Proclamation
observed the month of May.
Mayor Tolbert stated that Airport Director Dave Ryan received the Airport Manager of the
Year Award at the Washington Airport Managers Association Conference.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kirk Pearson, 105 Pearson Lane, Monroe, WA, thanked the Councilmembers and Mayor for
the support and commitment to Volunteers of America that helps support the Arlington
Community Resource Center and the Arlington Community Food Bank. He invited the
Councilmembers and the Mayor to join him for the partnership appreciation breakfast on
June 8 at 7:00 a.m., at the Carl Gibson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. This
appreciation breakfast will be for the tribal and local government officials for all of their
work and support. He shared his gratitude for City of Arlington support over the years.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the May 2 and May 9, 2022 Council meeting
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #105443 through #105562
dated May 3, 2022 through May 16, 2022 for $3,488,124.08; and approval of
Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #30175 through #30181 dated April 1, 2022
through April 30, 2022 in the amount of $1,205,518.17.
3. Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Right of Way Purchase (ROW) for 204th St/74th Ave Intersection Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the Right of Way Purchase for
the 204th St and 74th Ave Intersection Project. Mr. Kelly answered questions from the
Councilmembers.
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Right of Way and Temporary Construction
Easement purchase agreements for the southeast corner property at the 204th Street and
74th Avenue intersection, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed
unanimously.
Ordinance Approving York Park Rezone
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested Council
approve the York Park Rezone ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the York Park Rezone, and authorized the Mayor to sign ordinance. The
motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Approving Old Town Residential Design Standards
Community and Economic Development Planning Manager Amy Rusko requested Council
approve the Ordinance adopting the Old Town Residential Design Standards.
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the proposed ordinance adopting the Old Town Residential Design
Standards, and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed
unanimously.
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ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that Councilmembers and Directors received their
binders, and may review the contents before the retreat begins Thursday, May 19, 2022.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session for discussion of
pending or potential litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and discussion of acquisition of real
estate, RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) to last 30 minutes.
Mayor Tolbert recessed the meeting at 7:22 pm. The meeting reconvened at 7:53 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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