HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-13-2020Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Zoom Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
April 13, 2020
Councilmembers Present Remotely: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Don
Vanney, Jan Schuette, Jesica Stickles and Michele Blythe.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present Remotely: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Bryan Terry, Tony Orr, James
Trefry, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Katie Heim, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and
Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present Remotely: Sarah Arney, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, and Kathy
Vanney.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jesica Stickles 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.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Amendment to Perteet Contract for 204th Roundabout Design
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a Supplement to the existing contract with Perteet,
Inc. for Design and Engineering Services for the 2041h Street Roundabout project.
The City of Arlington received a $1,616,000.00 grant from the Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB) to assist with funding of the design, ROW procurement and
construction of a roundabout at the intersection of 2041h St. and 77th Ave. The City awarded
Perteet, Inc. the design contract for the 204th St Roundabout project in May of 2019. As the
design progressed, additional services were needed for landscaping, safety, utilities, and
off -site traffic circulation analysis. This additional work requires a contract supplement in
the amount of $29,630.00. A brief discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council
questions.
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Ordinance Updating Arlington Municipal Code
City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed the ordinance updating the Arlington Municipal Code
Chapter 2.112 regarding the Public Records Act. This ordinance provides an update to the
City's Public Records Act code provisions to include a review procedure in the event of a
denial of public records request per RCW 42.56.520(4).
The Public Records Act was adopted as part of a 1972 initiative. Over the years the Act has
been updated and amended on a regular basis. These updates make the city's ordinance
consistent with the PRA by adding a review procedure in the event public records requests
are denied. A brief discussion followed with Mr. Peiffle answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Arlington received a $10,000 grant for the flex fund from the Snohomish County's COVID-19
fund. Officer Ken Thomas reported the department's needs very thoroughly, and the grant
was fully funded.
Focus is now underway for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Tolbert
and Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles will be representing Arlington on a North Snohomish
County economic redevelopment task force. Mayor Tolbert and Mayor Pro Tem Stickles will
provide informational updates to Council from the task force.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Jesica Stickles asked about the upcoming Downtown Corridor meeting
originally scheduled for Wednesday. Mayor Tolbert indicated that meeting will be scheduled
in a webinar format, with a new date to follow.
Councilmember Don Vanney mentioned traffic problems at the bottom of Olympic Avenue,
where new building construction is taking place. City Administrator Paul Ellis indicated he
will follow up on the matter. Councilmember Debora Nelson agreed about the issue, and is
thankful Mr. Ellis will follow up. She thanked Councilmembers who have provided webinar
updates. She has found that very helpful.
Councilmember Michele Blythe participated in an opioid webinar. She found it very
informative.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle commented on Olympic traffic, as well, and spoke of previous
conversations regarding installing a stop sign at First St. and Olympic Avenue. Mr. Ellis
indicated he will speak with Public Works Director Jim Kelly to possibly provide traffic
analysis for the area. Councilmember Oertle indicated that she and Mayor Pro Tem Stickles
are working with Mr. Ellis on the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Committee, and will provide
a report at the Monday, April 20 Council meeting.
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Councilmember Mike Hopson participated in a webinar regarding a series on financial
reporting. It gave him a greater appreciation for the finance department. He also participated
in a webinar about city code that he found helpful.
Councilmember Jan Schuette indicated she has been providing information through emails.
She thanked Mr. Ellis for emailing weekly updates to Councilmembers.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Oertle, Hopson, and Blythe provided brief updates, while Councilmembers
Schuette, Stickles, Nelson, and Vanney had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Council discussed and agreed to place the following items on the Consent Agenda for the
April 20, 2020 Council meeting:
2. Ordinance Updating Arlington Municipal Code
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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