HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-15-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third St
October 15, 2018
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Sue Weiss, and
Jesica Stickles.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson and Joshua Roundy.
City Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry, Jonathan
Ventura, Dan Cone, Sarah Lopez, Kristin Banfield, Dustin Bartlett, Mike Ellis, Rhonda Urton,
Mike Knight, Shane Sharp, Peter Barrett, Mike Gilbert, Mike McQuoid, Kay Schander, Mike
Phillips, Andrea Hill, Molly Ingram, Mark Wilde, Stephanie Ambrose, Seth Kinney, and City
Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Lindsay Dunn, Barb Butner, Bob Leonard, family and friends
of former Councilmember and Police Sergeant Dick Butner, Kathy Bullene, Eileen Ray, Char
O'Neal, Susan Pontius, and Michele Blythe.
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.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Dedication of Butner Board Room
Mayor Barb Tolbert, recognizing the life and service of former Police Sergeant and
Councilmember Dick Butner, announced that the Council Library would be called the
Butner Board Room effective immediately. She acknowledged the presence of the many
family and friends of the late Mr. Butner and shared that the new room plaque would be
hung after the meeting.
SWEARING IN
Deputy Police Chief Dan Cone introduced new Police Officers Shane Sharp, Dustin Bartlett,
Rhonda Urton, Mike Ellis, and Mike Knight to the Council. City Attorney Steve Peiffle
administered the oath of office to all five officers.
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PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Barb Tolbert read the proclamation declaring October 21-27 as Friends of the
Library Week and recognized the Friends in attendance for their dedication and hard work.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Jan Schuette seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the October 1, 2018 council meeting and the October 6 Council budget
retreat.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #95024 through
#95177 dated October 2, 2018 through October 15, 2018 for $569,376.04 and
approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #29340 through #29349 dated
September 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 for $1,262,534.04.
3. Youth Council appointments.
4. Grant acceptance from Stillaguamish Tribe for purchase of EMS equipment.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Civil Service Commission Appointment
Human Resources Director James Trefry reviewed the request to appoint Michele Blythe to
the Civil Service Commission. A position on the Civil Service Commission became vacant in
February 2018, when Commissioner Steve Peterson resigned. The Civil Service
Commissioner Selection Committee interviewed six candidates for the open position on the
Civil Service Commission. After discussion of the candidates' experience and qualifications,
it was determined that Michele Blythe had the most relevant experience and was the best
choice for the position. Discussion followed. Councilmember Jesica Stickles moved and
Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the motion to appoint Michele Blythe to fill the
vacant position on the Civil Service Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
Sale of Washington Avenue Surplus Property
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the offer received on the sale of the four City -owned
lots on the west side of Washington Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets that were previously
surplussed by Council. The property was offered for sale for $800,000 and received a cash
offer for full price from DGM Partners, LLC. Discussion followed with Council requesting staff
return with an action to use a portion of the proceeds of the sale of the property for the
relocation of the Community Garden, a storage building for the Friends of the Library, and
additional parking for the library. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember
Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the sale of the four parcels on the west side
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of Washington Avenue, and authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and sale documents,
pending legal review. The motion passed unanimously.
Sale of York Property
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the offer received on the sale of the City -owned lot
adjacent to York Park on 180th St NE. The Council declared the lot as surplus in an earlier
action and authorized staff to list the property with a commercial real estate broker. The
property was listed for sale by Keller Williams Realtors for $195,000. The city received an
offer from Hansen/Occhiuto for $200,000. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn
Oertle moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion to approve the sale of the
York property, and authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and sale documents pending
legal review. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Joint Operations and Maintenance
of Twin Rivers Park
Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed the proposed Interlocal
Agreement with Snohomish County for Joint Operations and Maintenance of Twin Rivers
Park. The agreement defines the responsibilities of the County and the City for the joint
operation of Twin Rivers Park. The agreement is for 5 years and has been in place for over
30 years. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember
Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish
County for joint operations and maintenance of Twin Rivers Park, and authorize the Mayor
to sign the agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District for Community Garden Space
Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed the proposed Interlocal
Agreement with the Arlington School District for Community Garden Space on district owned
property at 505 E. Third Street adjacent to Presidents Elementary and the District office. The
current community garden on city owned property is being vacated due to sale of the
property. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember
Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Arlington
School District for Community Garden Space, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested that on October 22, Council hold a 30 minute work
session prior to the regularly scheduled workshop to review the Council goals for the
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economic development and tourism grant disbursement for 2019 with the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee.
Mr. Ellis reminded the Council that there will be a joint meeting on Monday, October 29,
2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the Arlington School District Board of Directors, the
Snohomish County Public Hospital District #3 Board, the Skagit County Public Hospital
District #1 Board, and the leaders of Skagit Valley Hospital system. The purpose is to
discuss items of mutual interest. The meeting will be held at the Byrnes Performing Arts
Center.
MAYOR REPORT
Mayor Barb Tolbert shared that the Arlington Community Resource Center (ACRC)
received a Change Maker Award at the Edge of Amazing Conference last week. She noted
that the ACRC has assisted 3,500 customers in 2018.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28
p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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