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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
November 13, 2018
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles,
Sue Weiss, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Dan Cone, Dave Kraski, Marc
Hayes, James Trefry, Kristin Banfield, Jay Downing, Sarah Lopez, Nova Heaton, and City
Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Snohomish County DEM Director Jason Biermann, North
County Regional Fire Authority Chief John Cermak, City of Arlington Consultant Heather
Logan, Ken Klein, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Keith Krueger, and Kyle Green.
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
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Mike Hopson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Human Services Presentation
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, City of Arlington consultant Heather Logan and
Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
provided an update on why the city and county are involved in human services, the progress
made by the coordinated effort with agencies and jurisdictions throughout the county, and
some success stories. Discussion followed with Ms. Logan and Mr. Biermann answering
Council questions.
Preliminary Budget Follow-up Discussion
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the final draft of the 2019-2020 budget. A brief
discussion followed.
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Update with Stilly Valley Little League
Community Revitalization Project Manager Sarah Lopez reviewed the proposed MOU with
Stilly Valley Little League (SVLL) for volunteer contributions for the scheduling and field
maintenance of Quake and Evans fields. The partnership includes volunteer contributions by
SVLL including field scheduling, field maintenance, and a ballfield fee reduction of 50%.
Discussion followed.
York Property Purchase and Sale
City Administrator Paul Ellis provided Council with an update on the efforts to sell the
previously surplussed portion of the York property. He shared that the first offer was
withdrawn during the due diligence phase and a second offer has also been made and
withdrawn. A brief discussion followed.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Health District for a per capita contribution for
Health District services
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish
Health District for a per capita contribution for Health District services. The agreement
establishes and defines the terms and conditions for the cooperative efforts to be undertaken
by the Snohomish Health District to promote, facilitate, and undertake various health district
programs and activities. The interlocal agreement covers 2018, with the City contributing
$1.00 per capita ($18,690). Discussion followed.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Fire Departments for Community
Paramedic Program
Acting Fire Chief Dave Kraski introduced North County Regional Fire Authority Chief John
Cermak to the Council. With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Chief Cermak provided
the Council with an overview of the Community Paramedic program, the grant, and the
interlocal agreement. Discussion followed with Chiefs Kraski and Cermak answering Council
questions.
Approval of Complete Streets Policy for the City of Arlington
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Development Services Manager Nova Heaton
reviewed the proposed Complete Streets policy for Council adoption. Discussion followed
with Ms. Heaton answering Council questions.
September 2018 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the September 2018 Financial Report and
answered Council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis had nothing further to report this evening.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Ken Klein, Stilly Valley Little League Treasurer, spoke in support of the MOU with Stilly Valley
Little League. He believes the MOU is an excellent opportunity to continue the long-standing
partnership between the City and Little League.
Keith Krueger, Stilly Valley Little League Vice President, also spoke in support of the MOU
with Stilly Valley Little League. He noted that Little League does not turn anyone away,
regardless of ability or income.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Stickles provided a brief report, while Councilmembers Hopson, Nelson,
Roundy, Schuette, and Weiss had nothing to report this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
REVIEW OF -CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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