HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-15-21Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Meeting
Monday, November 15, 2021
Councilmembers Present: Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle,
Heather Logan, Don Vanney and Mike Hopson.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Tony Orr, City Attorney
Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Ken Metcalf and 14 YouTube viewers.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Wendy Van Der Meersche stated that three written public comments were
submitted from Highland View Estates residents, Sabrina Brown, Shawna Storms, Cathleen
Lippman, Chris Beaty, Allan Yotty, Dominic Ferenczy, and Billy Clark, who have continuing
concerns regarding parking from Centennial Park residents.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the November 1 and November 8, 2021 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of EFT Payments, Petty Cash Check #2009 and Claims Checks #104068
through #104195, dated November 2, 2021 through November 15, 2021 for
$3,969,416.85 and Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #30125 through
#30132, dated October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 for $1,235,935.98.
3. Title VI Annual Accomplishments, Goals Report and Plan Assurances
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Declaring an Emergency with the Water Main Repair at Washington
Trucking
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve an emergency declaration for
the Washington Trucking water main repair, located at 6615 172nd St, and the purchase of
necessary pipe and fittings from Ferguson Waterworks.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to approve the resolution declaring an emergency for water main repair work,
waiving competitive bidding requirements, and authorizing the purchase of necessary
materials in the amount of $106,518.24 from Ferguson Waterworks, and authorized the
Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Fire District 21 Reimbursement Agreement
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reimbursement agreement, as allowed by Arlington Municipal Code 13.24 to recover costs
for installing the water main.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to accept the reimbursement agreement application for the Fire District 21 McElroy
Road water main extension project, and authorized staff to move forward with the process
to establish a reimbursement agreement for this project. The motion passed unanimously.
WEDFA Bond Resolution
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve a
resolution approving Mura Cascade's use of WEDFA financing for construction installation,
and operation of a facility that extracts high grade and valuable chemicals (oils, waxes and
naphtha), through a proprietary process, converting approximately 130,000 tons per year,
of plastic waste feedstock. It does not supplement or replace any portion of the normal
permitting process. There is no liability against the City of Arlington created by issuance of
WEDFA's bonds or adoption of this resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the resolution approving the action of WEFDA, and authorized the
Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council support a yearly proclamation of land
acknowledgement to the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, and authorize a plaque to be made
and displayed in Council Chambers. Discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to support a yearly proclamation of land acknowledgement to the Stillaguamish
Tribe of Indians, and authorized a plaque to be made and displayed in Council Chambers.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Authorization to Accept Funding for Innovation Center, Phase 2
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council authorize the acceptance of the state grant
and construction contract, and dedicate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the
Innovation Center Phase 2.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the funding and construction contract, and authorize the Mayor to sign
the contracts, subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Easements for Cascade Natural Gas High Pressure Pipeline Replacement
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve
easements for Cascade Natural Gas high pressure pipeline replacement.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the easement request, and authorized the
Mayor to sign the easement documents, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
Although a second was not noted, the Council passed the motion unanimously (7-0).
Designation of Real Property for Public Right of Way for the Northeast Corner of
43rd Avenue and 172nd Street
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve
the designation of a strip of real property for public Right of Way purposes, for the
construction of a roundabout at the intersection of 43rd Avenue/172nd Street, related to
Project Roxy.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the motion
to approve the designation of the described real property for public Right of Way purposes,
subject to final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Dedication of Real property for Public Right of Way for the Northwest Corner of 43rd
Avenue and 172nd Street
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council accept the
dedication of a strip of real property for public Right of Way purposes, for the construction
of a roundabout at the intersection of 43rd Avenue/172nd Street, related to Project Roxy.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to accept the dedication of the described real property for public Right of Way
purposes, subject to final review by City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way for the Southwest Corner of 43rd
Avenue and 172nd Street
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council accept the
dedication of a strip of real property for public Right of Way purposes, for the construction
of a roundabout at the intersection of 43rd Avenue/172nd Street, related to Project Roxy.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to accept the dedication of the described real property for public Right of Way
purposes, subject to final review by City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
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COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMUERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis provided an update regarding today's storm. The river crested
at 6:00 p.m., and is receding, with no damage or flooding within city limits. There was no
wind damage reported, and minor urban flooding. Crews will be cleaning up branches and
debris.
MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor reported that she attended an open house on Veteran's Day for the Coop, located
in the Emory Lofts building. They provide co -working and startup space. She stated there is
a lot of space in a beautiful facility.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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