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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 19, 2025
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach,
Debora Nelson, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: none.
Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Oskar Rey,
Chelsea Brewer, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Drew Bono, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Ellis
Nobach, Preslee Nobach, Kaleb Adams, Jeff Pugh, Rhonda Euper, Jay Lindberg, Kevin Duncan,
Rachelle Francis, and others.
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 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.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Rob Toyer read the National Public Works Week proclamation.
Councilmember Heather Logan read the Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Duncan, Arlington, provided comments and provided a handout for Councilmembers
to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the May 5 and May 12, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: approval of EFT Payments April 8 through April 20th for
$128,007.27; approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113270 through
#113365 dated April 22 through May 5 for $1,479,655.08; approval of Payroll EFT
Payments and Check #30438 through #30445 dated April 1, 2025 through April 30,
2025 in the amount of $1,721,066.63.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Maxine Jenft to Cemetery Board
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council consent to the appointment of Maxine
Jenft to the Cemetery Board. An interview committee consisting of three city staff and one
council member conducted an interview with the applicants on April 22, 2025. The
interview committee is recommending reappointing Maxine Jenft.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to consent to the appointment of Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board. The motion
passed unanimously.
Change Order #3 for 211th Place Improvement Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the funding for the change
orders for the 211th Place Corridor Improvement project. Unplanned conditions have been
encountered and solved mutually with the contractor to keep the project progressing.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve Contract Change Order No. 3 for the 211th Place Improvement Project
and authorized the mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Funding for Jensen Park Improvement Projects
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the funding improvements to
Jensen Park that are included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The total is
approximately $560,000 for the restroom and the cost for the expanded parking lot with
project management. The County has budgeted $100,000 and City staff is requesting
$460,000 of the City's Real Estate Excise Tax (BEET 1) fund for this project. Discussion
followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to move to approve BEET 1 funding for the Jensen Park improvement projects. The
motion passed unanimously.
Funding for Pickleball Courts at Haller Middle School
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve funding for the pickleball courts at
Haller Middle School. The estimated cost to construct five pickleball courts at Haller Middle
School is $400,000. This project was not included in the City's 2025 capital budget. Staff is
requesting $200,000 from the construction sales tax fund, with Snohomish County's grant of
$200,000 to fund this project. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council
questions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the funding for the Pickleball Court project along with the City placing a
City park sign on the fencing of the pickleball court to establish the ownership of that court
or the hours of that court that is open to the public. The motion passed unanimously.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Debora Nelson asked Paul to research Kevin Duncan's public comment and
report back to Council.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated he will email the grants report to the Councilmembers
tomorrow.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
G
Do . anney, Mayor
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