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—� Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 3, 2025
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe
Leisha Nobach, Jan Schuette and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, who joined with Teams.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Mandy Kruger, Sheri Amundson, Amy Rusko,
Jim Kelly, Rory Bolter, Andrea Hill, Jen Bilow, Mike Gilbert, Peter Barrett, Inci Yarkut, Justin
Olson, Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach, Nathan Senff, Holly
Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Drew Bono, Kim Deisher-Allen, Joe Beardsley, Gayle Roeber,
Jennifer Rancourt, Curtis Hirotaka, family of Justin Olson.
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
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Police Commander Mike Gilbert introduced Justin Olson, who was promoted to Sergeant.
Judge Jennifer Rancourt administered Sgt Olson's oath of office, and his badge was pinned by
his daughter.
Mayor Vanney presented the Mayor's Volunteer Award to Kim Deisher-Allen.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the February 18 and February 24, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #112735 through
#112831 dated February 4 through February 18 for $1,254,018.55.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March3. 2025
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council
approve the resolution adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the proposed resolution adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan final
docket and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Change Order No.1 for 211th Place Improvement Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve Change Order No. 1 for the
replacement of 2,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer force main on 211th Place. It was
originally installed without sufficient burial depth cover (1993).
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the contract Change Order No. 1 to the 211th Place Improvement
Project and authorize the mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Nelson read a letter she sent to North County Regional Fire Authority.
Councilmember Michele Blythe provided comments about North County Regional Fire
Authority.
Councilmember Nobach reminded Council of the Youth Dynamics auction Saturday.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that the March 10 workshop is cancelled because he, the
Mayor, and Councilmembers Gallardo-Van Ornam and Blythe will be in Washington, D.C. at
the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the ng was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
n E. Vanney, Mayor
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