HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 7-17-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third St
July 17, 2017
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, and
Jesica Stickles.
Council Members Absent: Sue Weiss and Marilyn Oertle.
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield,
Kristin Garcia, Dan Cone, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Doug Buell, Frank Barden, Scott Tomkins, Steve Maisch, Gary
Whitely, Don Williamson, and Craig Christianson.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Chris Raezer
seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the
following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the July 3 and July 10, 2017 meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #91259 through
#91404 dated July 4, 2017 through July 17, 2017 in the amount of $433,730.23 and
approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #29175 through #29186 dated June
1, 2017 through June 22, 2017 in the amount of $1,288,418.25
3. Public Art Proposal
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4. Haller Park - Final Project Acceptance
S. Quake Field - Final Project Acceptance
PUBLIC HEARING
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Director Jim Kelly briefly reviewed
the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan covering years 2018 through 2023 with the
Council.
7:04 p.m. the Public Hearing was opened.
Scott Tomkins, 17812 Oxford Drive, Arlington inquired about the SR531 (172nd Street NE)
project and the roundabout planned for 67th Avenue NE. He expressed concerns about
locating a roundabout near the railroad crossing.
Steve Maisch, 6811 Woodlands Way, Arlington, also inquired about the SR531 172nd Street
NE) project and the roundabout planned for 671h Avenue NE. He expressed concerns about
the interaction with the Centennial Trail crossing.
Nicole Maloney, 249 E. Haller, Arlington, asked about the dead end adjacent to her residence
and whether that (and others like it) could have rain gardens installed on the city's right of
way. She also expressed concerns with the interactions between pedestrians and cyclists on
the Centennial Trail. She also asked that some trees be left when development on a property
occurs.
At 7:21 p.m. the Public Hearing was closed and the item was opened to Council for questions.
A revised resolution was distributed to Council by the City Clerk for consideration and
adoption. Councilmember Chris Raezer asked further details about the Arlington Valley Road
project. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson asked if Director Kelly had heard any discussion from
WSDOT on funding of the SR9 improvement projects at Division and Burke. Director Kelly
stated that these are priority projects listed on the SCCIT master project list and a request to
WSDOT would likely occur for the 2019-2021 funding cycle.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the
motion to approve the proposed revised resolution adopting the official six -year
Transportation Improvement Plan for the City of Arlington. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, and Mike Hopson gave brief reports, while Chris
Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor reminded the Council of National Night Out coming up on Tuesday, August 1,
2017. She also announced that due to the Council's schedule for August, the Health and
Human Services report would be presented in September. One of the items being worked on
is an embedded social worker shared by Arlington, Marysville, and Snohomish County
Sheriff's office.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that there is no need for an Executive Session this
evening.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41
p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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