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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
July 24, 2017
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica
Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: Jan Schuette, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Garcia, Sheri
Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Linda Taylor, Maxine Jenft, Marc Hayes,
Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Stacy Anderson, Mike Schurr, Terri Schurr, Holly Sloan -Buchanan,
Craig Christianson, and Sarah Arney.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the
motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations
Director of Administrative Services Heather Logan introduced Mike and Terri Schur, who were
recognized with the Mayor's Volunteer Award for running a concession stand at Stilly Valley
Little League games. They currently do not have a child in the program, yet they donate
countless hours to support the league. During baseball season, they are at the concession
stand 40 hours per week. Before Mike and Terri, the stand may have made $1,000-$2,000 per
year. Last year, the stand made $12,000. This profit helps keep fees down and helps supply
Little League kids with uniforms and equipment.
Community Volunteer Stacy Anderson, spoke of "Convoy of Hope", a free resource festival, to
be held September 16, beginning at 10 am, at the Arlington Airport. She distributed handouts.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Urban Center / Tax Exemption Amendment
Community and Economic Development Interim Director Marc Hayes introduced an
amendment regarding the Urban Center/Multi-Family Tax Exemption, as allowed by RCW
84.14.005. The purpose of the exemption is to promote new construction and the
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rehabilitation of existing vacant or underutilized buildings for multifamily housing in
residentially deficient urban centers. Discussion and council questions followed. This item was
authorized to be placed on the consent agenda for the August 7 meeting.
Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Structure Changes
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested a utility rate adjustment for multi -family and
commercial accounts only. The change requested is a reduction to all users in only these two
classes. Single family residential rates would not change. Discussion followed with Jim and Staff
Accountant/Executive Assistant Kris Wallace answering council questions. This item was
authorized to be placed on the consent agenda for the August 7 meeting.
Arlington Valley Road Right of Way Acquisition
Jim Kelly requested the authorization to purchase a right of way from the property owner, for
the proposed Arlington Valley Road. Discussion and council questions followed.
Murraysmith, Inc. Contract for Water and Pavement Design Services
Jim Kelly presented a proposal from Murraysmith, Inc. to prepare construction documents for
water main replacement work and pavement preservation work planned for 2018-2021.
Discussion and council questions followed.
Hayden Park Utility Extension Agreement Amendment
Jim Kelly presented an amendment to the Hayden Park Utility Extension Agreement for the
funding of material costs for an increase in water main size. Discussion and council questions
followed.
June Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the financial report from June 2017 and answered
council questions.
Proposed Ordinance Legislation: "Stay Out of Designated Area (SODA)"
Police Chief Jonathan Ventura requested authorization of a SODA ordinance as an
enhancement to drug related sentencing. Although drug trafficking occurs in both public and
private locations, some geographic areas have been affected more than others. Several local
cities, including Everett and Marysville, have enacted Stay out of Drug Area (SODA) locations to
provide their police departments more tools to assist in addressing known drug areas in an
effort to make their communities safer. Discussion and council questions followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Stickles asked if there is a schedule for the August 1 National Night Out visits to
neighborhoods. Maxine Jenft stated from the audience she would email schedules the
following day to all councilmembers.
Public Comment
Sarah Arney asked for clarification of dates council will not be meeting this summer. The last
meeting will be August 7. Council will resume regular schedule September 11 with a workshop.
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Executive Session
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced a need for an executive session to review the
performance of a public employee [RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)], estimating to take 10 minutes.
Council recessed to executive session at 8:07 pm.
Council resumed at 8:29 pm, when the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 pm. "'?
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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