HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 08-01-22Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, August 1, 2022
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Lieutenant Peter Barrett, Austin Shouman,
Sarah Althuisius, Jason Metcalf, Marc Hayes, Dave Ryan, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Chief
Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: family and friends of police officers, Heather Ostmann,
Stephanie Despain, Gayle Roeber, Kathy Vanney, and Sid Logan.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., 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
Lieutenant Peter Barrett introduced the new police officers, Jason Metcalf, Austin Shouman,
and Sarah Althuisius, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle performed the swearing's in.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Heather Ostmann and Stephanie Despain spoke to the City Council on their thoughts
regarding the business development in Smokey Point and the concern for less park areas.
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes replied.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the July 18 and July 25, 2022 Council meetings, and July 25, 2022 Council
and Planning Commission Joint Meeting
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2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks: #106061 through
#106144 dated July 19, 2022 through August 1, 2022 for $3,179,424.18.
3. Request for Permit Fee Waiver
4. Dedication of Wetland Tract Associated with Project Roxy
PUBLIC HEARING
Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the resolution adopting the City
of Arlington 2023-2028 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. Mr. Kelly answered
Council questions.
The public hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m. With no members of the public wishing to speak,
the public hearing portion was closed at 7:21 p.m. Council questions were opened at 7:21
p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette provided comment. The public hearing was closed at 7:23
p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the resolution adopting the City of Arlington 2023-2028 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan, and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The
motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Full -Time Employee for Development and Business Inspections
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve changes to the interlocal agreement,
and the addition of one full-time employee. Mr. Ellis answered Council questions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember lion Vanney seconded the
motion to approve the changes to the interlocal agreement, and the addition of one full
time employee, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion passed
unanimously.
Purchase of Right of Way for 197 Pl. N.E.
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council authorize
the Mayor to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the AVR Business Park, LLC
property, for public right of way use. Mr. Hayes answered Council questions.
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the AVR
Business Park, LLC property, for public right of way use. The motion passed unanimously.
Appointment of Planning Commissioner
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the appointment of Gayle Roeber to the Planning Commission. The
motion passed unanimously.
Review of Council Remote Access Policy
City Administrator Paul Ellis and City Attorney Steve Peiffle requested Council approve the
amended Council Rules of Procedure, as edited. Mr. Peiffle and Mr. Ellis answered Council
questions.
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Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to accept the edits to the Council Rules and Procedures. The motion passed
unanimously.
Resolution to Accept Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant from the FAA
Airport Director Dave Ryan requested Council approve the resolution to accept Bipartisan
Infrastructure BIL grants in the amount not to exceed $1,475,000.00 over the period of five
years.
Councilmember Don Vanney moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the resolution to accept Bipartisan Infrastructure Law BIL grants in the
amount not to exceed $1,475,000.00 over the period of five years. The motion passed
unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette announced that the National Night Out will be at Legion Park
on Tuesday, August 2 at 5:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded the Council that there will not be any additional City
Council meetings in August. The regularly scheduled meetings will resume September 12,
2022.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert announced that a group of Snohomish County Mayors has formed a non-profit
organization who has hired a public relations representative to address the changes to the
public safety laws that are affecting the cities of Snohomish County.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session for discussion of
potential litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), to last until 8:05 p.m. Mayor Tolbert recessed the
meeting at 7:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette
seconded the motion to authorize the City Attorney to take code enforcement action
regarding the Arlington Motor Inn property, Cub Systems Property, Back at the Ranch
property and HCI Steel property, and B&M Group property, including litigation, if deemed
necessary. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned aft 8:08 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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