HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-27-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, January 27, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan
Ventura, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Steve
Maisch, Drew Bono, Tim Abrahamson, and Nathan Senff.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, 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
Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUC IQN OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Emergency Declaration Pump Purchase for Haller Wellfield
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a resolution for an emergency pump purchase
for Haller Wellfield.
Well #3 at the Haller South Wellfield is very old. It has been in service for over 100 years.
The well screen has recently been allowing sand to enter the well and pump #3A has
become sand bound. After pulling it out to have it rebuilt, the pump technician informed
staff that it wasn't worth rebuilding. Haller South Wellfield is the City's primary drinking
water source, having one of its three pumps out of service compromises the Water
Treatment Plant's ability to meet the Arlington community's water demands.
The pump needs to be installed prior to peak demand season in summer of 2025. These
pumps are custom built to fit the current motor and discharge head exactly. They have an
extremely long lead time to manufacture. Staff is requesting an emergency declaration to
waive state bid requirements in order to get a replacement pump ordered as quickly as
possible. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop January 27, 2025
November Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the November 2024 financial report. Discussion
followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that a resolution was put at each councilmember's seat
for review.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney provided information about the Mayor's Exchange that he attended in
Olympia Friday.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan provided information about the legislative session.
Councilmember Jan Schuette provided an update about the Community Transit Zipline in
Arlington.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Don ney, Mayor
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