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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
January 9, 2017
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Jesica
Stickles, Sue Weiss, and Marilyn Oertle.
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Dave Ryan, Kurt Patterson,
Marc Hayes, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Dan Cone, Kristin Banfield, Deana Dean, and City Attorney
Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Randal Southam, Amanda Wadinski Guaren, Sarah Arney, and Doug
Buell
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance
followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded the
motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Airport Commission Appointment
Airport Director Dave Ryan spoke to the request to appoint John Branthoover to the airport
commission. Council comments followed. This matter is authorized for next week's consent
agenda, dependent upon whether Mr. Branthoover attends.
Marketing campaign update
Randal Southam of TWENTYFIVE introduced account manager Amanda Wadinski Guaren and
provided an update on the city's marketing campaign. Discussion followed with Mr. Southam
answering council questions.
Interlocal agreement with the City of Yakima for purchasing
Purchasing Coordinator Kurt Patterson spoke to the proposed Interlocal agreement with the
City of Yakima for purchasing. The current purchase request is based on the need for police
department equipment. This matter is authorized for next week's consent agenda.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop January 9, 2017
Ordinance prohibiting left turns to from SR 531 at the Stilia uarnish Athletic Club Weston
High School
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed ordinance prohibiting left turns on SR
531 at the Stillaguamish Athletic Club and Weston High School entrance. Brief discussion
followed.
Resolution to waive bidding requirements and authorize purchase_ of water meters from a
sole source
Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed resolution regarding water meters and water meter
transponders. This matter is authorized for next week's consent agenda.
Ordinance rescinding 2017 utility rate increases
Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed ordinance which rescinds utility rate increases for 2017.
Council questions and comments followed.
Professional Service Agreement renewal with Shockey Planning Group
Interim CED Director Marc Hayes spoke to the request to renew the professional services
agreement with Shockey Planning Group who provides consulting services. Brief discussion
followed. This matter is authorized for next week's consent agenda.
Professional Services Agreement renewal with Strategies 360
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke to the request to renew the professional services agreement
with Strategies 360 who provides lobbying services. Brief discussion followed. This matter is
authorized for next week's consent agenda.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Schuette commented on the positive feedback she is receiving regarding the
Haller restrooms and thanked Sarah, Marc, and staff.
The Mayor thanked Councilmember Schuette for the work she has done with Community
Transit on the Oso Remembrance Ride. Councilmember Nelson commented on signage being
donated by Granite Construction.
City Attorney Steve Peiffle noted that it is National Police Officer Appreciation Day.
Public Comment
None
Executive Session
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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