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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Special Meeting
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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 18, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss,
Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Kristin Garcia,
Jonathan Ventura, Sarah Lopez, and Erin Keator.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney and family, Holly Sloan -Buchanan,
Monica Bretherton, Jean Olson, Michele Blythe.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
A(iENDrA_ITEMS - NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code regarding Public Art Fund and Parks,
Arts, and Recreation Commission (PARC) responsibilities
Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez explained that public art is a vital
part of the quality of life for our citizens and plays a role in Arlington's economy. A funding
mechanism for public art is needed. This amended ordinance calls for ten percent of the
amounts collected by the City from construction sales tax revenues to be transferred to the
City of Arlington Art Fund. With this change, the City would remove the one percent of
budget for art on City of Arlington construction projects, as the ten percent of construction
sales tax would apply to City projects. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering
questions.
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Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Terrace Park Funds
Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez explained that Snohomish County
will provide $40,000 towards Terrace Park improvements. The purpose of the funding it to
help re -construct turf terraces that serve the amphitheater. The City shall recognize the
County as a financial sponsor. This project is slated for 2019. Discussion followed with
Ms. Lopez answering questions.
Interlocal Agreement Amendment #1 for Public Defender Grant
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura asked the Council to approve an amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Lake Stevens regarding the administration of our Office of Public
Defense Social Worker Grant. The office of Public Defense has increased the grant award to
$35,000 with no additional match from the City required but the new aware amount will
require the original agreement to be amended to reflect the new funding. Discussion
followed with Chief Ventura answering questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Debora questioned City Administrator Paul Ellis about the upcoming retreat. Mr. Ellis
explained the retreat was scheduled for April 13, 2019 and Council would receive direction
from City Attorney Steve Peiffle shortly.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jean Olson, Treasurer of the Arts Council, thanked the Council for their leadership. She
believes that the public art is a good thing for the City.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Hopson, Schuette, Oertle provided brief updates, while Councilmembers
Nelson and Roundy had nothing to report this evening. Councilmember Stickles provided a
summary of her trip to Washington D.C. with Mayor Tolbert and City Administrator Ellis,
providing highlights of the conference.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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