HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-21-19Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
' -- Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
October 21, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson,
Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles and Joshua Roundy.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Sheri Amundson, Marc Hayes,
Raelynn Jones, Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney, Kathy Vanney, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Michele
Blythe, Christa Dietz and her family and friends, Mariah Anders, Kathy Bullene and Friends
of the Library, Bob Nelson, Susan Pontius, Paul Nyenhuis, Shirley Nyenhuis, Kim Chrisman,
Steve Glaze, Tom Dietz, and Kim Dietz.
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 Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Good Neighbor Award - Christa Dietz
Mayor Tolbert introduced Christa Dietz. Christa moved to the U.S. from Germany in 1966,
and has lived in Arlington for approximately 10 years. She and her husband raised three
children and adopted two brothers. They were foster parents for 15 years after she retired
from an accounting position in 2000. In addition to helping her neighbors, her hobbies
include gardening, cooking, baking, knitting, crocheting, and reading.
Her friends in the community say Christa is a joyful and kind woman with such a giving
heart. She helps so many, and is well known for preparing and delivering delicious meals,
taking people to the doctor and ER, and being available for whatever is needed for her
neighbors.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle read the Friends of the Library proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the September 30, 2019 joint meeting, October 5, 2019
council retreat, and October 7 and October 15, 2019 council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #97996 through
#98123 dated October 8, 2019 through October 21, 2019 for $1,725,861.66, and
Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Checks #29468 through #29476 dated
September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 for $1,476,423.66.
3. Application for Washington Complete Streets Leadership Academy
4. Application for Department of Commerce Grant - E2SHB 1923
5. Close-out for 2018 Utility Pavement Preservation Project
6. Recycling Grant Agreement with Department of Ecology for 2019-2021
7. Close-out for Arlington Valley Road Project
8. On -call Service Contract with Metron and Associates, Inc.
9. Stormwater Grant Agreement with Department of Ecology
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District No.16 for Summer Internship
Program
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested council approve an interlocal agreement with
Arlington School District No. 16 for a summer internship program.
The School District is seeking summer internships for students to provide connections to
future career opportunities. The City is seeking to support the development of summer
internship opportunities which will address local workforce needs for local and nearby
industries and businesses. This item was brought forward for council discussion at the
October 5, 2019 budget retreat.
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the
motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Arlington School District No.16 for the
summer internship program, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion
passed unanimously.
Request to Purchase Training Equipment for Police Department
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested council authorize an amendment to the 2019-
2020 budget to accommodate the purchase of an interactive virtual training simulator for
the police department. This purchase qualifies as a `Special Market Conditions' exception
to the competitive bid process requiring additional resolution. The estimated budget
impact in 2019 is $25,000.
Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion
to approve the resolution affirming an exception to the competitive bid process for
purchase of an interactive virtual training simulator, and authorized the Mayor to sign the
resolution, pending legal review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
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Presentation on Retail Marketing with Buxton
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes introduced Permit
Technician Raelynn Jones, who provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the
resources Buxton can provide in retail recruitment, market area analysis, current
demographics and contact cadence.
The City entered into contract with Buxton in December 2018 for a three-year contract.
Each year is individually renewable providing the City the option to continue their services,
so as to not obligate the City for all three years unless desired. Discussion followed with Mr.
Hayes and Ms. Jones answering council questions. This presentation was for information
only, and no council action was taken.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meetingwas adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
ILL,
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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