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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
January 23, 2017
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia,
Sheri Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, David Ryan, Sarah Lopez, Kris Wallace, and City
Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Roger Miller, Mike Britt, Jeff Phoebus, Cristy Brubaker, Rich Senff,
and Sid Logan.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded
the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Shockev Plannine Group - Transportation Comprehensive Plan Su000rt
Public Works Director James Kelly presented a scope of work and fee for Shockey Planning Group
to coordinate the production and incorporation of the Water Comprehensive Plan, Sewer
Comprehensive Plan, and the Transportation Comprehensive Plan into the City's General
Comprehensive Plan. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Street Closure for Special Event for Ride to Remember Oso Bike Ride
Recreation & Communications Manager Sarah Lopez presented the street closure request for the
Ride to Remember Oso Bike Ride on March 19, 2017. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez
answering Council questions.
Street Closure for Special Event for Top Secret Customs Car Show
Recreation & Communications Manager Sarah Lopez presented the street closure request for the
Top Secret Customs Car Show on May 20, 2017. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering
Council questions.
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington/Darrineton/Snohomish County for the Ride to Remember
Oso Bike Ride
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop January 23, 2017
Recreation & Communications Manager Sarah Lopez presented the Interlocal Agreement with
Arlington, Darrington, and Snohomish County for the Ride to Remember Oso Bike Ride on March
19, 2017. Discussion followed with Ms. Lopez answering Council questions.
Snohomish County Public Utility District Easement with the City of Arlington
Airport Director David Ryan presented the easement with Snohomish County Public Utility
District No. 1 for the installation of electrical facilities for the Top Cub development. Discussion
followed with Mr. Ryan answering Council questions.
December 2016 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented December 2016 Financial Report. Discussion followed
with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
At 7:26 p.m., Mayor Tolbert excused herself from the next agenda item and left her seat. Mayor
Pro Tern Debora Nelson called the next item of business.
Lodging Tax Distributions
Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's executive
summary outlining the committee's review process, comments regarding the Council's proposal
for the 2017 funding distributions, and a second recommendation for 2017 fund distributions
from the committee. Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
At 7:49 p.m., Mayor Tolbert rejoined the meeting and resumed her position as chair.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None
Public Comment
Mike Britt, Jeff Phoebus, Bill Dettrich, and Kathleen Shalan each spoke about the Lodging Tax
Distributions for 2017.
Executive Session
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced an Executive Session to discuss matters of pending or
potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)], estimating to take 15 minutes and that there would
be no action following the Executive Session. Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.
At 8:15 p.m. the Council reconvened the meeting.
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that the City was notified tonight that they are the
recipients of a Clean Water Grant for $262,500 to purchase a new street sweeper.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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