HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-22-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 22, 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, Bryan Terry, David Ryan, Lorene
Robinson, Marc Hayes, Christopher Perisho, Mike Sargent, Mike Phillips, Luke Adkins, Justin
Olson, Peter Barrett, Kay Schander, Mike Gilbert, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Austin DeFreece, Katie Phillips, Bob Nelson, Niels Kjargaard,
Craig Christianson, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Sarah Arney, Craig Thomas, and Carmel Gregory.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Alternate Mayor Pro Tem Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Resolution adopting amended Financial Policies
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed amendments to the City's Financial
Policies. Extensive discussion followed on the City's reserve balance. Councilmember
Schuette encouraged that the recommended two month reserve be kept at the current one
month, given our needs in public safety and our progress to meeting the one month reserve
ahead of schedule. Finance Director Garcia and City Administrator Paul Ellis both strongly
recommended that Council keep the reserve balance policy at the two month level as
proposed in the draft financial policies. Both expressed serious concerns of the City's bond
rating as well as its ability to weather financial downturns should the reserve account policy
remain at one month. Additional discussion followed. This item will return to the June 12,
2017 Council Workshop.
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April Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the financial report from April 2017 and answered
Council questions.
Website Redesign - CiyicPIUS Proposal
Information Technology Manager Bryan Terry reviewed the proposal from CivicPlus to
update and redesign the City's website. Discussion followed.
Citizens' Salary Review Commission Decision
Citizens' Salary Review Commission member Austin DeFreece, Administrative Services
Director Heather Logan and City Clerk Kristin Banfield reviewed the Citizens' Salary Review
Commission Decision and answered Council questions. By code, the decision of the Citizens'
Salary Review Commission is final and binding.
"Taxiway Charlie Lighting and Sig_nage Improvement Project - Bid Award and Grant
Acceptance
Airport Director David Ryan and Airport Operations Coordinator Lorene Robinson reviewed
the grant offer and bids received for the Taxiway Charlie lighting and signage improvement
project. The project is estimated to cost $700,000, with 95% of the project funding coming
from grants from the FAA and WSDOT. Discussion followed.
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District for School Resource Officer
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the updated Interlocal Agreement with the Arlington
School District for School Resource Officer services. Discussion followed. This item was
requested to be placed on the Consent Agenda at the June 5, 2017 meeting.
Interlocal Agreement establishing the Snohomish County Interagency Child Abduction
Response Team (ICART) and Protocol
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed the recently received Interlocal establishing the
Snohomish County Interagency Child Abduction Response Team (ICART) and protocol.
Discussion followed. This item was requested to be placed on the Consent Agenda at the June
5, 2017 meeting.
Authorization to file quiet title action for Arlington Valley Road
City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed the request to authorize City staff to file a quiet title
action for Arlington Valley Road to clarify the ownership of property in the Arlington Valley
Road area. Discussion followed. This item was requested to be placed on the Consent Agenda
at the June 5, 2017 meeting.
Hayden Parl< Utility Extension Agreement
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Hayden Park Utility Extension Agreement.
Discussion followed. This item was requested to be placed on the Consent Agenda at the June
5, 2017 meeting.
Villas at Arlington Rezone (PLN #313)
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Community & Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposal for a
rezone for the Villas at Arlington, located at 18506 Smokey Point Boulevard (undeveloped
lot). Mr. Craig Thomas of AVS Communities, LLC provided information regarding the
requested rezone. The request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Map
with a concurrent amendment to the City's Official Zoning Map that would change the land
use designation and zoning classification from Residential Moderate Density (RMD) to
Residential High Density (RHD). The City has recommended the inclusion of an additional
parcel, located at 18406 Smokey Point Boulevard, in the rezone. Mr. Hayes also reviewed the
Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the proposed rezone, dated May 17,
2017. Discussion followed.
Stewart Rezone (PLN #274)
Community & Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the request from
applicant and property owner, Greg Stewart, for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan,
Land Use Map with a concurrent amendment to the City's Official Zoning Map that would
change the land use designation and zoning classification from a split zone of Residential
Moderate Density (RMD) / Residential High Density (RHD) to a single zone of Residential
High Density (RHD) on his single lot, located at 606 E. Highland Drive. City staff has
recommended that additional parcels located at 624, 704, 722, 730 E. Highland Drive and
502 83rd Avenue NE be included in the rezone for consistency. Mr. Hayes also reviewed the
Planning Commission's findings on the Stewart rezone, which has been forwarded to the
Council without recommendation. Discussion followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
Public Comment
Niels Kjargaard, 1014 E. Robinhood Drive, Arlington, commented on general planning
concerns and the Stewart Rezone request. He requested that the council be cautious in
reviewing any rezone requests.
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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