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Council Chambers
110 East Third St
February 6, 2017
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue
Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent:
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield, Kristin
Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Charleen O'Neal, Sarah Arney, Eileen Ray, Maxine Jenft, Mike Britt,
Kathy Bullene, Doug Buell.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Chris Raezer
seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Administrative Services Director Heather Logan introduced Charleen O'Neal and presented a
brief summary of her volunteer work in the Arlington community, which averages 80-90 hours
per month in six different programs. After the presentation, Mayor Tolbert presented the first
Mayor's Volunteer Award to Charleen O'Neal.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following
Consent Agenda items:
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 6 2017
1. Minutes of the January 17 and January 23, 2017 Council meetings and January 23, 2017
City Council / Planning Commission meeting
2. Accounts Payable: approval of EFT payments and claim checks #89941 through #90048
dated January 18, 2017 through February 6, 2017 for $551,384.86
3. Street Closure for Special Event for Ride to Remember Oso Bike Ride
4. Street Closure for Special Event for Top Secret Customs Car Show
5. Snohomish County Public Utility District Easement with the City of Arlington
PUBLIC HEARING
None
NEW BUSINESS
Shockey Planning Group — Transportation Comprehensive Plan Support
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented a contract with Shockey Planning Group to
coordinate the production and incorporation of the Water Comprehensive Plan, Sewer
Comprehensive Plan, and Transportation Comprehensive Plan into the City's General
Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles
seconded the motion to approve the contract with Shockey Planning Group, and authorize the
Mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously.
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington/Darrington/Snohomish County for Ride to Remember
Oso Bike Ride
Communications Manager / City Clerk Kristin Banfield presented the Interlocal Agreement
between Arlington, Darrington, and Snohomish County to outline which party is responsible the
various activities to be held on March 19, 2017 and the insurance coverages for the event. The
Interlocal Agreement has been reviewed and authorized for approval by all three agencies. .
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved and Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign it.
The motion passed unanimously.
At 7:08 p.m., Mayor Tolbert excused herself from the next agenda item and left her seat. Mayor
Pro Tem 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. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss
seconded the motion to approve funding in the amount of $160,000 as reflected in Option A on
the 2017 Lodging Tax Distribution Worksheet. The motion passed 6-1.
At 7:11 p.m., Mayor Tolbert rejoined the meeting and resumed her position as chair.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 6, 2017
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis had nothing to report.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Oertle, Stickles, Nelson, Schuette, and Hopson gave brief reports, while
Councilmembers Weiss and Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert reminded the Council that the annual EASC Snohomish County Advocacy Day in
Olympia is this Friday, February 10, 2017. She reported that the America's Best Communities
competition is in the final stages, with the award presentation on April 19, 2017 in Kirkland. The
Arlington-Darrington team held their final team leader meeting on February 2, 2017 to share
the progress and achievements made during the last 10 months.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced an Executive Session to review collective bargaining
negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor
agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)], estimating to take 20 minutes and that there would be no
action following the Executive Session.
Council recessed to Executive Session at 7:26 p.m. At 7:46 p.m., City Attorney Steve Peiffle
announced that at the request of the Mayor and Council, the Executive Session would be
extended for an additional 10 minutes. At 7:53 p.m. the Council reconvened the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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