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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 12, 2018
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, Sue
Weiss and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Joshua Roundy.
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Marc Hayes, Kristin
Garcia, Jim Kelly, Kristin Banfield, Kris Wallace, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Bob Nelson, Craig Christianson, Terry Marsh, Vikki McMurray,
Doug Buell, Sarah Arney, and Lisa Cisneros.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance 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
Chris Collier - Program Manager, Alliance for Housing Affordability
Mr. Collier had a scheduling conflict and the presentation will be rescheduled.
Proclamations
Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle read the formal proclamation declaring Saturday, March 10,
2018 as Arbor Day in the City of Arlington.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
EMS Interfund Loan
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the request to provide an inter -fund loan from the
Growth Fund to the EMS Fund for $121,212. This brings the total outstanding balance on the
loan to $286,690, which exceeds the amount authorized in the budget. Discussion followed.
This item will be added to the Consent Agenda for Council approval on March 19, 2018.
Arlington Valley Road - Apparent Low Bid
Public Works Director Jim Kelly distributed and reviewed the preliminary bid tabulation for
Arlington Valley Road. Bids for the project were opened on March 8, 2018. Discussion
followed. This item will be placed on the New Business portion of the March 19, 2018 Council
Agenda.
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Amendment to AMC 13.12 for Accessory Dwelling Unit Connections and Disabled
Rates
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the proposed ordinance amending AMC Chapter
13.12 to allow a single-family residential connection to also serve an accessory dwelling unit
located on the same property and served by one meter. As a way to assist with Arlington's
growing population and housing needs, the City allows accessory dwelling units to be
constructed on single family residential parcels. Accessory dwelling units are permitted by
the City's Land Use Code (Title 20). The amendments to AMC Chapter 13.12 will allow for
water and sewer service to the accessory dwelling units. This item will be placed on the New
Business portion of the March 19, 2018 Council Agenda.
Amendment to AMC 13.12 for Senior Disabled Rates and Grace Period for Utility Rates
Public Works Accountant reviewed the proposed ordinance amending AMC Chapter 13.12
to provide for a reduction in utility bills for disabled persons. The proposed modification to
AMC section 13.12.160 is to add "disabled" to the section. The proposed modification to AMC
section 13.12.210 is to add a grace period of five (5) calendar days past the utility bill due
date before late fees are assessed to a customer's account. Discussion followed. This item will
be added to the Consent Agenda for Council approval on March 19, 2018.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Adam Ankenman, 305 E. Maple Street, expressed concerns about the proposed Emory Lofts
project, including the cost of road repairs from the construction and if future traffic was
studied.
Jackie Rebman, 201 S. Macleod, expressed her concerns on the number of units included in
the Emory Lofts project and the increase in population affecting traffic and services available.
Vikki McMurray, 208 Joann Lane, raised concerns about the Emory Lofts project. She noted
that the public wants to be involved and provide input.
Brian Rebman, 201 S. Macleod, shared that he believes that downtown is not the place for
Emory Lofts and would be better suited elsewhere in town.
Catherine Wesley, 114 S. West Avenue, stated that she supports the comments previously
made about the Emory Lofts project. She does not believe the project is in the right place.
To address some of the comments made about the Emory Lofts project, City Administrator
Paul Ellis provided additional information to those in attendance about the planning process
in general, the definition of the different types of permits and why Emory Lofts requires a
Special Use Permit, the design review process completed by the Planning Commission, and
the prior proposal made. Additional information was provided by Community and Economic
Development Director Marc Hayes including the density allowed for the project and the
height limits.
Mayor Tolbert reminded everyone that there are multiple opportunities for public comment
before the Planning Commission and the City Council. There is a subscription service through
the City's website to receive notices about upcoming meetings and opportunities for input.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Schuette, Hopson, Oertle, and Nelson gave brief reports, while
Councilmembers Weiss and Stickles had nothing further to report this evening.
MAYOR REPORT
Mayor Tolbert shared that the embedded social worker is now hired and will be working in
north county starting March 26. She noted the March 9th north county human services
meeting that was attended by almost 40 service providers to start addressing gaps in
services. Mayor Tolbert noted that EASC's latest dashboard shows a 10% decline in available
housing stock in Snohomish County from February 2017 to March 2018, with a current stock
of 0.83 months of inventory available.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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