HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-22-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
October 22, 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, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Dave Kraski, Jim
Kelly, James Trefry, Kristin Banfield, Erin Keator, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kevin Duncan, Caroline Diemer, Doug Buell, Sarah Arney,
Lindsay Dunn.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, 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.
INTRODUCTION -OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Caroline Diemer - Washington DECA
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Caroline Diemer, Washington DECA, shared
information about DECA, the DECA program at Arlington High School, her personal
experience with the DECA program, and ways for the Council and community to be involved
with the DECA program. Discussion followed.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Review of City Council Budget Retreat and 2019-2020 Preliminary Budget
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the 2019-2020 Preliminary Budget with Council
She noted that the Council budget retreat was held on October 6, 2018 to review and discuss
the city's 2019 - 2020 preliminary budget. The preliminary budget document has been
prepared incorporating items of discussion during the retreat, including council goals and
priorities. Two changes to the budget were made as noted during the retreat 1) $7,000 of the
total fire academy training budget was moved from 2020 to 2019 and 2) Runway 16/34
Lighting project was added to the airport CIP budget for $1.6 million, $1.4 million expected
to be funded by the FAA. State law requires the preliminary budget be on file to the public
prior to the public hearing. The preliminary budget will be made available to the public on
October 23, 2018 through the website and a public hearing will be held November 5, 2018.
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The final budget ordinance will brought to council on November 19, 2018. Discussion
followed.
Use of Proceeds for Washington Avenue Surplus Property Sale
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed use of proceeds from the Washington
Avenue Surplus property sale, including to: Relocate the community garden (not to exceed
$21,000), purchase a storage building for Friends of the Library use, (not to exceed $7,500),
and additional parking at Arlington Library (not to exceed $6,000). Discussion followed with
Council requesting that staff add in an additional $10,000 to complete the fencing around the
community garden.
Interlocal Agreement with North County Regional Fire Authority for Shared Fire
Marshal and Emergency Medical Services Administrator
Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the interlocal agreement with North County Regional
Fire Authority for shared services. Each agency currently has the need for a Fire Marshal and
Medical Services Administrator, but lacks the workload and funding to fill those roles on a
fulltime basis. This is a creative way to fill the vacancies in an affordable manner to each
agency. The two individuals will work across our agency borders. Discussion followed.
Accepting Dedication of Real Property for Right of Way Purposes (7-Eleven)
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed right
of way dedication from Cadence Capital Investments (dba 7-Eleven) for Conveyance of a
strip of real property on 204th Street NE near Highway 9 for the purpose of widening and
improving the existing sidewalk. Discussion followed.
Department of Ecology Grant for Street Sweeper
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the grant acceptance from Department of Ecology
for $262,500 to fund a high efficiency street sweeper. The City match is 25% of the purchase
price of the sweeper ($87,500) and has been budgeted for in the Equipment Replacement
Fund budget for 2018. Discussion followed.
Lift Station #2 Project Closeout
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the project closeout for Lift Station #2 that was
completed by Equity Builders, LLC. Discussion followed.
COUNCIL MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Duncan remarked that the new commercial terminal at Paine Field will have a positive
impact on Arlington Municipal Airport activity and he encouraged that airport staff continue
to work on non -conforming hangar storage. He also requested that airport staff issue
NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) when weather significantly impacts operations at the airport,
such as the smoke experienced this summer or the recent fog. He also requested that if the
Hangar 57B sale cannot be completed before the end of the year that he be given additional
time to replace the roof so it does not have to be done in inclement weather.
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Sarah Arney, Arlington Arts Council President, shared that the Annual Art Auction raised
$8,000 for art in the community. She requested that as the Council concludes the budget
process that it use a small portion of one-time construction sales tax for some sort of funding
for the arts in the community.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Nelson, Oertle, Hopson, Schuette, and Stickles had brief reports, while
Councilmembers Roundy and Weiss had nothing to report this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Council reviewed the items from the evening and requested that the right of way dedication
and the Lift Station #2 closeout be placed on the Consent Agenda for the November 5, 2018
meeting. All other items will be placed under the New Business portion of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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