HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-02-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third St
April 2, 2018
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Joshua Roundy,
Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None.
City Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Dan Cone, Dave Kraski, Sheri
Amundson, Kristin Banfield, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Dr. Devin Brossard, family and friends of Dr. Devin Brossard,
Doug Buell, and Oso Assistant Fire Chief Toby Hyde.
Mayor Barb 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 and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion
to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR'S VOLUNTEER AWARD
Communications Manager and City Clerk Kristin Banfield introduced Dr. Devin Brossard and
presented him with the Mayor's Volunteer Recognition Award for his contributions to local
charities through his leadership of the Arlington Runners' Club.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dan Tarasievich, owner of Para-Phernalia shared that he moved his company to Arlington
Municipal Airport in 1992 because of its uniqueness. He remarked that the Airport staff
and Airport Commission are doing an outstanding job and thanked them for their hard
work.
Todd Bohon, Arlington Municipal Airport tenant since 1999, expressed his appreciation for
the responsiveness of the Airport staff.
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Toby Hyde, Assistant Fire Chief, Oso Fire thanked the Council for their support of Oso Fire
and the transfer of the Expedition to his department.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the March 19 and March 26, 2018 Council meetings.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #93317 through
#93423 dated March 20, 2018 through April 2, 2018 for $835,287.12.
3. Grant acceptance and Interlocal Agreement for public defense
4. KBA, Inc. construction management contract
S. GeoTest Services, Inc. contract for Arlington Valley Road
6. Resolution to declare equipment (Expedition) as surplus and transfer to the Oso
Fire Department (Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 25)
7. Resolution to declare equipment (Impala) as surplus
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution for application to Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) for Arlington -
Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center designation and Interlocal Agreement
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed resolution and Interlocal Agreement
with Marysville to allow the cities to file a joint application for the designation of the AMMIC
area as a "Regional Center". The resolution and Interlocal Agreement are required elements
of the application process with PSRC. Discussion followed. Councilmember Jan Schuette
moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Marysville and the resolution authorizing the joint subarea
planning and submittal of application to Puget Sound Regional Council for the designation of
the Arlington -Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center and authorize the Mayor to sign
the documents. The motion passed unanimously.
Unscheduled Ambulance Purchase
Interim Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the proposed unscheduled, emergency replacement
of an EMS transport vehicle (aid car) to replace a 2008 back up unit that continues to exceed
budgeted amounts for repairs and maintenance. This will be purchased with unrestricted
ending fund balance from the General Fund. Discussion followed. Councilmember Jesica
Stickles moved and Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the
emergency replacement of an Emergency Medical Services transport vehicle at a price not to
exceed $125,000. The motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis distributed the follow-up action list from the 2018 Spring
Council Retreat. A brief discussion followed with Mayor Pro Tem Oertle clarifying her
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comments at the retreat about fireworks. She is concerned about the discharge of illegal
fireworks and would like to see more enforcement in and around Arlington.
Councilmember Jan Schuette reminded the Council, staff, and community members present
of the Arlington -Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center Subarea plan meeting on
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Crown Distributing,17117 S9tn
Avenue NE, Arlington.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADIOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16
p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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