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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 2, 2020
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Michele Blythe, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle,
Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, and Don Vanney.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, James Trefry, Kristin Garcia, Dave Ryan, Jim Kelly, City
Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Ashleigh Scott
Also Known to be Present: Avery Hufford, Lindsay Dunn, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Cory
Ferris, Mark Tingley and Dan Rankin.
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 Tem Jesica Stickles moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OESPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Shawn Fredrick from the Snohomish Health District was scheduled to present, but due to the
current Coronavirus concerns and workload, he cancelled his presentation.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lindsay Dunn spoke to City Council with concerns regarding the 172nd intersection signal
timing and semi -trucks. He also brought to Council's attention Arlington's "quiet zones."
Cory Ferris spoke to City Council with concerns regarding the growth of Arlington without
sustainable expandable infrastructure. He requested that expansion be kept down until road
expansion has been addressed, established, and completed. He also was concerned about
zoning issues and not being able to afford a home within Arlington City limits because lots
are increasing and developers are purchasing ones that were affordable.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
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1. Minutes of the February 181h and February 24th of 2020 Council meetings, and
February 19, 2020 Special Meeting.
2. Accounts Payable of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #99055 through #99156
dated February 19, 2020 through March 2, 2020 for $456,162.08.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Airport Commission Appointment
Airport Director Dave Ryan requested Council approve the appointment of Don Munson to
the Airport Commission.
On January 22nd and 23ra of 2020, an interview panel consisting of City Councilmember Jan
Schuette, Airport Commissioner Ruth Gonzales, Airport Director David Ryan, and Airport
Operations Manager Marty Wray, held interviews with five candidates for the open Airport
Commissioner position. Don Munson, who has 11 years' experience on the commission,
was selected for the position.
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to appoint Don Munson to the Airport Commission. The motion passed
unanimously.
Ordinance for Bond Refunding
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council adopt the ordinance to refund bonds.
The bond ordinance is the document that sets the parameters for the bond sale, such as
how much can be issued, which bonds can be refunded, target interest rate savings,
The refinance of the 2007 - 2010 General Obligation Bonds and Promissory Note that we
hold for the Graafstra property is to lower the interest rate and overall cost to the City for
the remaining life of the bonds. With the three obligation bonds, the estimated net savings,
including any costs to refund, would be around one million dollars. Pricing on the bonds
will set the interest rate on March 17th and the bond proceeds will available with closing on
April 1, 2020.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the
motion to approve the Ordinance to refund one or more series of limited tax general
obligation bonds, to repay a promissory note and to pay costs of issuance and sales of the
bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The
motion passed unanimously.
BNSF Rail Trail Crossing Bid Award
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council award the BNSF Rail Trail Crossing
project to PNW Civil in the amount of $63,845.
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City Staff applied for and received a FHWA Safety Grant to improve the Centennial Trail
railroad crossing along 67th Ave. The proposed improvement will realign Centennial Trail
so that it crosses the railroad tracks at a more perpendicular angle. Work on this project
includes traffic control, demolition, grading, paving, and pavement markings.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to award the 67th Avenue Rail/Trail Crossing Project to PNW Civil, Inc., and
authorized the Mayor to sign the contract, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
Sixth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Marysville Municipal Court
Services
City Attorney Steve Peiffle requested Council approve two Interlocal Agreements between
the City of Marysville and the City of Arlington to update Interlocal Agreements for
Municipal Court Services and providing for the transition of those services to Cascade
District Court and transfer of outstanding arrest warrants and/or court orders to the
Arlington Police Department.
On February 18, 2020 Council approved an Interlocal agreement with Snohomish County to
provide District Court Services beginning March 1, 2020. Cases filed into the Marysville
Municipal Court prior to March 1, 2020 can be dismissed and refiled into the District Court
for additional fees, or can continue through Marysville Municipal Court through the end of
2020. Long term probation cases should be transferred to the District Court for continued
monitoring. Additionally, the Marysville Police Department, through its relationship with
Marysville Municipal Court, has maintained Arlington's outstanding misdemeanor arrest
warrants and some court orders issued by the court that should be transferred to the
Arlington Police Department for future management.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve
the Interlocal Agreements between the City of Marysville and the City of Arlington
providing for the transition of court services to include the transfer of court orders and
outstanding arrest warrants and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreements, subject to
final review by the City Attorney.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis is out at a Washington Cities Insurance seminar, but wanted to
provide an update regarding how the City is responding to the Coronavirus. The police and
fire chiefs are reminding first responders to practice good hygiene, and Kurt is coordinating
with the janitorial service for additional surface cleaning in public areas.
Mayor Rankin from the Town of Darrington, who is serving as Snohomish Health District
Board of Health Representative for all small cities in County Council District #1, provided a
brief update directly from the Health District, regarding the Coronavirus.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24pm.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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