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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
April 10, 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
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Dan Cone, Dave Ryan,
Jay Downing, Kristin Garcia, Kristin Banfield, Heather Logan, Deana Dean, and City Attorney
Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None.
Also Known to be Present: Kevin Duncan, Sarah Arney, Maxine Jenft, Bob Anderson, Brenda
White, Jennifer Holocker, Doug Buell, and two others from PUD.
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.
Members of Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) provided a review of Arlington
Project Updates by PowerPoint. Council questions and comments followed.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Authority to purchase Sensus vehicle gateway base station
Public Works Director Jim Kelly discussed the proposal to purchase a vehicle mounted meter
reading device. Brief discussion followed. This item was authorized for next week's Consent
Agenda.
67th Avenue overlay apparent low bid
Jim Kelly discussed the 671h overlay project. Discussion followed.
Adopting a revised Cemetery Fee Resolution
Jim Kelly discussed cemetery fees and the endowment fund. Brief discussion followed. This
item was authorized for next week's Consent Agenda.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop April 10, 2017
Appointments to boards and commissions
Communication Manager/City Clerk Kristin Banfield spoke to the appointment of Jesica
Ronhaar to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission and Jennifer Holocker and Eric Granroth
to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Discussion followed.
Airport tractor purchase
M&O Supervisor Jay Downing spoke to the need to purchase a new John Deere 5115M Utility
tractor for the primary purpose of maintaining the grass height of maximum of 6-12 inches, per
Wildlife Hazard Assessment recommendations and management plan. Brief discussion
followed. This item is authorized for next week's Consent Agenda.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Nelson commented on piping for broadband which was mentioned at the
recent Council Retreat.
Mayor Tolbert indicated there would be many visitors at next Monday's Council Meeting for
presentation of the volunteer award.
City Administrator Paul Ellis indicated he would be attending the Manager's Conference this
week and would be available by phone and email.
Public Comment
Sarah Arney commented on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee appointments.
Kevin Duncan thanked the City and PUD for the recent lighting improvements at the airport and
the City for additional security. He noted that he has seen improvements. He also asked the
City to look into the following items which he feels is deterring growth at the Airport: insurance
costs, insurance requirements, and fuel fees.
Executive Session
None.
Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mqay
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