HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-21-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, January 21, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam,
Leisha Nobach, Jan Schuette, and Rob Toyer via Teams.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Chelsea Brewer, Seth Kinney,
City Attorney Oskar Rey, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Erica Knapp, Ryan Knapp, Sheri Knapp, Christopher Lovzao,
Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Tim Abrahamson, Holland
Nobach, and Ellis Nobach.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Heather Logan seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL C ESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Erica Knapp, Arlington, provided public comment regarding the Post Middle School levy.
Sheri Kelly, Arlington, provided public comment regarding the Post Middle School levy.
Christopher Lovzao, Arlington, provided public comment regarding the Post Middle School
levy.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the January 6 and January 13, 2025 Council meetings.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #112392 through
#112467 dated December 17 through December 30 for $1,352,201.89; Approval of
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #112468 through #112483 dated January 1
through January 6 for $1,292,943.44, Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check
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#30413 through #30418 dated December 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, in the
amount of $1,476,976.29.
3. Contract with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. for Public Defender Services
4. Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. for
Prosecutor Services
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
RECONVENE
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Supporting the Efforts of the Arlington School District No.16
(Proposition No. 1, Capital Levy to Construct a New Post Middle School)
City Administrator Paul Ellis introduced the Resolution Supporting the Efforts of the
Arlington School District No.16, Proposition No. 1, Capital Levy to Construct a New Post
Middle School. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to table this resolution and remand to staff to make the wording more balanced and
come back to Council as soon as possible. The motion passed unanimously.
Apparent Low Bid Award for 74th Avenue Trail Project
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the low bid award for 74th Avenue Trail Project.
Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe
seconded the motion to move to award the 74th Avenue Trail Project to Reece Construction
in the amount of $1,230,230.00, pending final approval of the Reece bid by WSDOT; to
amend the 2025 budget accordingly to fund the project, and to authorize the Mayor to sign
the construction contract. The motion passed unanimously.
Apparent Low Bid for Division/Broadway Restoration Project
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the low bid award for the Division/Broadway
corridor. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to award the I move to award the Division Broadway Restoration Project to Reece
Construction in the amount of $1,290,092.00, pending final approval of the Reece bid by
WSDOT; to amend the 2025 budget accordingly to fund the project, and to authorize the
Mayor to sign the construction contract. The motion passed unanimously.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan provided an update from the Multi -Agency Coordination
Group. They have completed five of their goals and more information can be found here:
littps://snohomishoverdoseprevention.com/opioid-mac-groul2/
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam reminded everyone that the Stilly Valley
Chamber of Commerce is hosting the National Civic Bee and the deadline is on February 4,
2025 for 6-8 graders to enter. She announced the Center for Latino Leaders Day on the Hill
is February 4, 2025; you can find more information here:
http://www.centerforiatinoleadei-s.orgeyents. She announced that the Economic Alliance
and Snohomish County Sports Commission is bringing the World Cup to Snohomish County
in 2025 and 2026. She encouraged everyone to attend a school levy forum on January 23
from 6-7:30 pm at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center where you can get answers to any
questions about the school levy.
Councilmember Jan Schuette announced that the new Community Transit Zipline for
January 1-15, 2025, showed Darrington with 40 riders, Lake Stevens with 400 riders, and
Arlington with 600 riders.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis provided an update on the north end of the Airport and will
send the concerned neighbors the update.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney reported he has been selected as one of the National Civic Bee judges on
March 22, 2025 at Haller Middle School. He shared that Tammy Dunn, the executive director
of Snohomish County Sports Commission has offered to provide a presentation at one of the
council meetings about ideas for tourism.
Mayor Vanney announced that Councilmember Heather Logan is on the Snohomish County
Board Health, Councilmember Jan Schuette is on the Snohomish County Transportation
Coalition, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam is on the Snohomish County Housing Commission,
Councilmember Leisha Nobach is on the County LEOFF 1 Board, and that he is on the
Snohomish County Regional Justice Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Don E. ey, Mayor
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