HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-12-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 12, 2017
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles,
and Marilyn Oertle
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Sheri Amundson, Sarah
Lopez, Jonathan Ventura, Bruce Stedman, Kristin Garcia, Kurt Patterson, Heather Logan, and
Deana Dean.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson (excused)
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Craig Christianson, and Doug
Buell
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance
followed.
Councilmember Raezer moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Oertle seconded the
motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
Representatives from Arlington High School Neobots spoke about their Club, their
achievements, and provided a demonstration. Council recessed at 7:11 to view the outside
demonstration. Council reconvened at 7:18.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Contract for financial management software
Finance Director Kristin Garcia spoke to the proposal to contract with Caselle for new financial
management software. Discussion followed.
Resolution declaring property as surplus
Central Purchasing Coordinator Kurt Patterson reviewed the request to surplus vehicles and
equipment which are beyond their useful life. Brief discussion followed. This matter was
authorized for next week's Consent Agenda.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 12 2017
Professional Services Agreement with Katy Isaksen & Associates for utilities -based financial
analysis
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the proposed professional services agreement for
continued financial and technical services through 2017-2019 for the Public Works Department.
Council questions followed. This matter was authorized for next week's Consent Agenda.
Community resource paramedic project
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman reviewed by PowerPoint the proposal to partner with eighteen other
fire agencies within the five counties served by the North Sound ACH to establish a Community
Paramedic Program. Discussion followed.
City Council regional meeting reimbursement protocol
Administrative Services Director Heather Logan spoke to the proposal to outline a process for
City Council and the Mayor to verify and seek approval for regional level reimbursements that
are not specifically outlined on the list. Brief discussion followed.
Resolution to approve Social Services Fund Polite
Heather Logan reviewed the proposal to adopt a Social Services Fund Policy. Discussion
followed with Heather and Chief Ventura answering Council questions.
Smokey Point Drive property public park dedication proposal
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke to the request for the City to accept the common area of the
Smokey Point Drive business development as a city park. Brief discussion followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Raezer commented on and requested the list of 2005 rezones referenced at
last week's meeting.
Public Comment
None.
Executive Session
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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