HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 09-10-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 10, 2018
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Joshua Roundy,
Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Marc Hayes, Kristin Garcia,
James Trefry, Dave Kraski, Kristin Banfield, Sheri Amundson, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Mark Smith, Doug Buell, and Sarah Arney.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance
followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern 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
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mark Smith, Executive Director of the Housing
Consortium of Everett and Snohomish County, shared the recently released "Houising
Snohomish County Project Report", which discusses the affordable housing we have now and
how much affordable housing is needed. Discussion followed with Mr. Smith answering
Council questions.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Innovation Center and Pocket Park Construction Bid
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the bid process for the Innovation Center and Pocket
Park Construction and the request to reject all bids. One bid was received for the project,
which was $300,000 over budget. Staff recommends to reject all bids and to authorize staff
to rebid the project in January. Discussion followed.
Right of Way Dedications for Villas at Arlington (Smokey Point Blvd and 315t Ave NE)
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed
acceptance of dedication of right of way to the City of Arlington for Smokey Point Blvd and
315Y Ave NE from the Villas at Arlington project. Discussion followed.
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Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the request for a
professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt for plan review, building inspection, code
official services and project documentation and file structure during this time of
unprecedented development activity. Discussion followed.
Development Agreement for Baker-Mor Binding Site Plan
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed
Development Agreement for the Baker-Mor development, which describes certain
conditions on the development and allowing for the use of project's traffic mitigation fees to
be utilized for the construction of 40th Avenue NE (an infrastructure investment of over $1.1
million). Discussion followed. Mr. Hayes noted that a public hearing on the agreement would
be held at the September 17, 2018 Council meeting in accordance with the Arlington
Municipal Code 20.39.040 with Council action requested the same evening.
Termination of Interlocal Agreement with City of Marysville for Storm Water Billing
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed termination of the 2006 Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Marysville for Storm Water Billing. The billing will be conducted
in house beginning in October 2018, saving the city approximately $10,000 - $12,000 per
year. Discussion followed.
Ambulance Utility Fee Resourcing Plan
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed an
updated public safety resourcing plan with the Council and answered Council questions.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
City Administrator Paul Ellis informed the Council of the passing of former Police Chief Steve
Robinson over the past weekend. Service arrangements are pending.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Stickles, Hopson, Oertle, and Nelson shared brief reports with the Council.
Councilmembers Weiss, Schuette, and Roundy had nothing to report this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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