HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-14-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, April 14, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Leisha Nobach.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Monroe Whitman, Jonathan Ventura,
Chelsea Brewer, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Kim Casteel, Nathan Senff, Randy Nobach, Holly
Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Tim Abrahamson and others.
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 Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Airport Fiber Installation Project - Phase Three
Operations Manager Monroe Whitman reviewed Phase Three of the fiber installation project.
Lot 304 is located on Airport property north of SR 531(172nd St.) and 43rd Ave. intersection
(the property immediately northwest of Weston High School.) PGF LLC. is the project
manager of the lease and, unfortunately, due to significant setbacks as outlined in the
attachment, has requested that Airport staff terminate their lease and waive the 2025 lease
payment of $67,937.35 and associated costs.
Fiber installation will improve internet service and security for airport tenants and
businesses located on the field. Continuing to install fiber throughout the airport will
improve operations for businesses that remain or relocate to the Arlington Municipal
Airport. See exhibit for route of the fiber installation.
The City's IT Department will fund a portion of this project as it aligns with the City's long-
term fiber installation objectives. Additionally, several airport projects are no longer
necessary, which allows staff to roll over these operational funds to cover the new price of
this project.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop April 14 2025
211th Place Improvement Project, Change Order No. 2
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council reviewed the change order for the
realignment of watermain on 211th because of sewer main previously having to be
relocated. Public Works publicly bid the 211th Place Improvement Project in August 2024.
The project is currently under construction with Reece Construction as the contractor.
During excavation of the project, it was discovered that a sanitary sewer force main was
installed at too shallow a burial depth. Change Order No. 1 replaced 2,000 LF of sanitary
sewer force main which then required relocation of the water main for required
separation. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that there will be a larger agenda next Monday.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney announced he will be delivering the State of the City address tomorrow.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Michele Blythe spoke about the Chief Kraski's promotion and thanked Fire
Commissioner Holly Sloan-Buchannan for her support.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dawn Scarcella, Arlington, provided comment.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put both items on new business for the April 21,
2025 Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
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