HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-05-18Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third St
November 5, 2018
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Sue
Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Joshua Roundy.
Council Members Absent: None.
City Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry, Jonathan
Ventura, Dave Kraski, Jim Kelly, Kristin Banfield, Sheri Amundson, Erin Keator, Cary Stuart,
Nich Sacha, Chris Peterson, Steve Daggett, Andrew Shannon, Paul Lizarraga, Joseph
Wakefield, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Snohomish County Fire District #22 (Getchell) Firefighter
Hunter Watkins, Lindsay Dunn, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Kathy Bullene, Eileen Ray, Susan
Pontius, Char O'Neal, Avery Hufford, and Angie Donnelson.
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 Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
INTROI]UCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department Phoenix Award
Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski presented Snohomish County Fire District #22 (Getchell)
Firefighters Tim Lambach, Christian Todd and Hunter Watkins, and Arlington Firefighters
Steve Daggett, Andrew Shannon, Paul Lizarraga and Joe Oxos with the Phoenix Award for
their life saving efforts on an 11-month old child in August.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle read the proclamation declaring November 2018 as
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in the City of Arlington.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Avery Hufford, 406 1/z N. Macleod Ave, would like to see if Arlington could also have
Community Transit provide direct commuter service to Seattle like Stanwood and
Marysville.
Angie Donnelson, 4003 246th St NE, requested additional maintenance of the soccer fields
at Twin Rivers Park, especially after the river floods. She also requested that the city
explore partnering with the Arlington School District to establish a covered basketball
court near Haller Middle School.
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 October 8, 2018 council workshop, the revised minutes of the
October 15, 2018 council meeting, and the minutes of the October 22, 2018 Council
Work Session and Workshop.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #95178 through
#95335 dated October 16, 2018 through November 5, 2018 for $1,267,956.82.
3. Accepting Dedication of Right of Way for 7-Eleven.
4. Lift Station #2 Project Close -Out
PUBLIC HEARING
2019-2020 Preliminary Budget
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the
key goals, strategies, and revenues and expenditures of the 2019-2020 budget.
The public hearing was opened at 7:22:00 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public
hearing was closed at 7:22:30 p.m.
Proposed 2019 Regular Property Tax Levy
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the
proposed 2019 Regular Property Tax Levy, including the amount of revenue to be collected
for existing properties and the amount to be added from new construction.
The public hearing was opened at 7:24:00 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public
hearing was closed at 7:24:30 p.m.
Proposed 2019 EMS Property Tax Levy
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the
proposed 2019 EMS Property Tax Levy, including the amount of revenue to be collected for
existing properties and the amount to be added from new construction.
The public hearing was opened at 7:25:00 p.m. With no one wishing to speak, the public
hearing was closed at 7:25:30 p.m. Council discussion followed.
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NEW BUSINESS
Use of Proceeds for Washington Avenue Surplus Property Sale
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed proposed use of a portion of the proceeds from the
sale of the Washington Avenue properties that were recently sold to include not to exceed
$31,000 for the relocation of the community garden, not to exceed $7,500 for the purchase
of a storage building for Friends of the Library use, and not to exceed $6,000 for additional
parking at Arlington Library. Discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and
Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to allocate a portion of the proceeds of
the sale of the Washington Avenue properties as follows: An amount to the community
garden relocation not to exceed $31,000, an amount for a storage building for Friends of the
Library use not to exceed $7,500, and an amount for the installation of a parking lot for the
Arlington Library not to exceed $6,000. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement with North County Fire for Shared Fire Marshal and Medical
Services Administrator
Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski reviewed the proposed Interlocal Agreement with North
County Regional Fire Authority for Shared Fire Marshal and Medical Services Administrator.
Each agency has the need for a Fire Marshal and Medical Services Administrator, but lacks
the workload and funding to fill those roles on a full-time basis. The individuals selected to
serve in the two positions will work across both agency borders. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Sue Weiss moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion
to approve the Interlocal Agreement with North County Regional Fire Authority for Fire and
Emergency Medical Services, and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed
unanimously.
Department of Ecology Grant for Street Sweeper
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the grant agreement to accept the offer of
$350,000 from the Department of Ecology for a new high -efficiency street sweeper for the
Street Department. Discussion followed. Councilmember Joshua Roundy moved and
Councilmember Mike Hopson seconded the motion to accept the Water Quality Combined
Financial Assistance Grant in the amount of $350,000 and authorize the mayor to sign the
grant agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded the Council that the Council's Workshop will be on
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 due to the observance of the Veterans Day holiday on
Monday.
Human Resources Director James Trefry introduced new City Clerk / Human Resources
Analyst Erin Keator to the City Council.
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MAYOR REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34
p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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