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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-4-19Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting �_--' Council Chambers 110 East Third Street November 4, 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, James Trefry, Kristin Banfield, Sarah Lopez, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Jim Kelly, Linda Taylor, Jonathan Ventura, Dave Kraski, Chris Dickison, Greg Koontz, Wayne Mitchell, Zach Hanson, Sam Johnston, Al Chamberlin, Tom Jackson, Gregg Haddick, Bob Beam, Logan Harding, Phil Knepper, Nick Goubeau, Anna Melillo, Craig Monson, Aaron Boede, Kirk Normand, Jason Ewing, Steve Daggett, Jason Huizanga, Nich Sacha, Keith Johnson, Drew Shannon, Willy Harper, Jason Nyblod, Elliott Lauritzen, Justin Honsowetz, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Don Vanney, Kathy Vanney, Michele Blythe, Holly Sloan - Buchanan, Sarah Arney, Vicki Johnson, Roberta Baker, Monica Bretherton, Russ Larson, Patti Larson, Sid Logan, Heather Logan, Jenna Shannon, Amanda Honsowetz, Rondi Nyblod, Novelli Haddick, Valerie Bliss Butler Thier, John Cermak, Jean Olson, Doug Buell, Mike Makela, Michael Koontz, Mary Koontz, Katrina Koontz, Mason Koontz. 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. BADGE PINNING Chief Dave Kraski introduced new Fire Captain Greg Koontz. City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oath of office. Captain Koontz's wife, Katrina and son Mason, performed the badge pinning. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Sarah Arney, President of the Arlington Arts Council surprised Mayor Tolbert by presenting her with the 2019 Sarah M. Arney Art Advocate of Arlington award. PROCLAMATIONS None. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 4. 2019 1101 %. 9 1 1 Mo a CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the October 21 and October 28, 2019 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: 3. Resolution Authorizing Broadband Grant Application 4. Resolution Updating Social Services Policy PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution Setting the 2020 Regular Property Tax Levy Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented the resolution establishing the 2020 regular property tax levy, and banking unused levy capacity. This will be brought forward for Council approval at the November 18 Council meeting. 7:12:41 Public Hearing was opened. 7:12:57 With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed. 7:12:59 Council questions were opened. 7:17:00 Public Hearing was closed. Resolution Setting the 2020 EMS Tax Levy Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented the resolution establishing the 2020 EMS tax levy, and banking unused levy capacity. This item will be brought forward for Council approval at the November 18 Council meeting. 7:18:19 Public Hearing was opened. 7:18:23 With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed. 7:18:30 Council questions were opened. 7:19:34 Public Hearing was closed. Resolution Adopting the Six -year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the proposed resolution adopting the City of Arlington 2020-2025 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. 7:21:23 Public Hearing was opened. 7:21:32 With no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed. 7:21:38 Council questions were opened. 7:23:55 Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution adopting the City of Arlington 2020-2025 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan, and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 4 2019 NEW BUSINESS Accepting the 2020 Public Art Proposals Community Revitalization Manager Sarah Lopez requested council approval of the public art proposals that were reviewed and recommended by the Public Art Committee and Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission (PARC). PARC also recommends accepting bench art proposals that enhance existing public benches in Arlington. No cost project proposed by Arlington Arts Council. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to accept the public art proposals and budget as presented for 2020. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Sue Weiss voting no. Appointment to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested council approval of Stilly Valley Chamber Board Member Amie Verellen- Grubbs, who has agreed to fill the vacancy left by Jennifer Egger, who is no longer eligible to serve on the committee. Ms. Verellen-Grubbs' appointment will expire April 30, 2021. Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to confirm the appointment of Arnie Verellen-Grubbs to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to fill the remaining term previously held by Jennifer Egger. The motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. INFORMATION None. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3