HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-27-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 27, 2017
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, Deana Dean, David Ryan, Marc Hayes, and City
Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Bob Nelson, Karen Morse, Kim Casteel, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded
the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Reappointments to Airport Commission
Airport Director David Ryan requested the reappointment of Ruth Gonzales and Austin
DeFreece to the Airport Commission. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed
on the consent agenda for the April 3, 2017 meeting if the commissioners cannot attend the
meeting to be recognized.
Apparent Low Bid for Lift Station #2
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the bids received for the Lift Station #2 rehabilitation
project. Seven bids were opened on March 21, 2017. The apparent low bid is from Equity
Builders, LLC. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on the consent agenda
for the April 3, 2017 meeting.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Park Funding
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed Interlocal
Agreement with Snohomish County to provide $50,000 in funding for the Haller Park restrooms
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that were recently installed. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on the
consent agenda for the April 3, 2017 meeting.
Right of Way Dedication for 182nd St NE
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed right of
way dedication on 182"d St. NE from Himalaya Homes for the purpose of widening and
improving the existing roadway. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on
the consent agenda for the April 3, 2017 meeting.
Presentation on Police Hiring Process
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation Police Chief Jonathan Ventura and Human
Resources Analyst Deana Dean provided an overview of the hiring process for police officers.
Discussion followed.
Ordinance to Eliminate Traffic Violations Bureau
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the proposed ordinance repealing Arlington Municipal
Code 2.28 that created the Arlington Violations Bureau. Eliminating the violations bureau will
send all notices of infraction (traffic tickets) directly to Marysville Municipal Court for payment
and processing. Discussion followed.
February Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the financial report from February 2017 and answered
Council questions.
Inter -Fund Loan from Growth Fund to EMS Fund
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the request to provide an additional inter -fund loan
from the Growth Fund to the EMS Fund for February of $143,598. This brings the total loan
amount to $216,489. Discussion followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
Public Comment
None.
Executive Session
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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