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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-08-17rsrins Council Chambers 110 East Third Street May 8, 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, Jonathan Ventura, Bruce Stedman, Kristin Garcia, Kurt Patterson, Heather Logan, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Council Members Absent: None. Also Known to be Present: Judge Lorrie Towers, Judge Fred Gillings, Maxine Jenft, Sarah Arney, Cristy Brubaker, Doug Buell, and Suzanne Elsner. 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. Mayor Tolbert introduced Judge Lorrie Towers from Marysville Municipal Court who presented by PowerPoint the Marysville Municipal Court State of the Court. Council questions followed. WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission student representative Administrative Services Director Heather Logan spoke to student representative for the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission Zoe Undercuffler. Council comments followed. Street closures for special events Heather Logan reviewed the four street closure requests for upcoming special events. Those include the Show and Shine Car Show on June 10th, the Street Fair on July 71h through 9th, the Fourth of July Parade on July 4th, the annual Fly -In BBQ Block Party on July 7th through 91h. Brief discussion followed including the request not to come to council for approval if the request is the same as the year prior. Council comments and questions followed. This matter is authorized for next week's Consent Agenda. Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop May 8, 2017 Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Snohomish Count Central Purchasing Coordinator Kurt Patterson reviewed the request which gives the give the Mayor authority to sign an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with Snohomish County for the purpose of utilizing the County's competitively bid contracts. Council comments and questions followed. This matter is authorized for next week's Consent Agenda. Review of Arlington Stormwater Management Workplan for 2017 Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the annual update of the 2017 Stormwater Management Plan as required by the National Pollution Elimination Systems Permit. Council questions followed. Authorize hiring of one full time commissioned police officer using COPS Grant Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the proposal to utilize the remaining COPS Grant funds to hire an additional police officer. Discussion followed. This matter is authorized for next week's Consent Agenda. Acceptance of Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Fire Chief Bruce Stedman reviewed the proposal to accept the VFA Grant which is a 50% equipment match grant to support our wildland fire efforts. Brief discussion followed. Miscellaneous Council Items Councilmember Nelson commented on the new art piece at Haller Park. Public Comment None. Executive Session None. Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 2 of 2