HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-23-17Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
October 23, 2017
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, Kristin Garcia, James Trefry, Jonathan
Ventura, Jim Kelly, Marc Hayes, Kristin Banfield, Kris Wallace, Jasmine Perez, Kurt Patterson,
and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Josh Roundy, Erik Granroth, Lindsay Dunn, Jennifer Egger, Doug
Buell, and Sarah Arney.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved to move agenda Item #7 to Item #1, approve the
agenda, and requested a separate meeting in the future with the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee to further refine the City's tourism vision and goals. Councilmember Chris Raezer
seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations
None
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Discussion regarding 2018 Lodging Tax Tourism Priorities
Finance Director Kristin Garcia introduced Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
members Erik Granroth and Jennifer Egger to the Council. The Council reviewed the current
list of priorities and confirmed it for the LTAC. Discussion followed. The Council requested
that a joint meeting with the LTAC after the 2018 awards are made to discuss future vision
and priorities for tourism.
Review Proposed 2017/2018 Budget Modifications
Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2017-2018 budget amendments and modifications
with the Council. In compliance with state law, Council will hold a public hearing on the
2017-2018 budget amendments and modifications at the November 6, 2017 Council
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meeting. The budget amendments and modifications will be brought forward for Council
approval on November 20. Discussion followed.
2018 Proposed Regular Property Tax and EMS Levies
Kristin Garcia reviewed the proposed 2018 general property tax levy and EMS property tax
levy with the Council. The budget reflects an increase of 1% plus new construction for both
the regular property tax levy and the EMS levy. This represents a budget increase of $61,242
in the regular property tax levy and an increase of $9,836 in EMS levy. Both levies will need
to be set and resolutions remitted to Snohomish County by November 30, 2017. In
compliance with state law, Council will hold a public hearing on the 2018 property tax levies
at the November 6, 2017 Council meeting. The resolutions will be brought forward to Council
for approval on November 20, 2017. Discussion followed.
Ordinance adopting amendments to Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 20.40-1
(table of Permissible Uses) and AMC Chapter 20.08 (Definitions)
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed
amendments to Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.08 and the table of permissible uses
contained in Chapter 20.40. The purpose for amending the Permissible Use Table is to make
sure the current uses are relevant to areas of the City where the individual uses are allowed.
Staff found that there were items such as storage units and types of single family residential
that were no longer viable or applicable given their current zoning. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendments on October 17, 2017.
Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the amendments. Council requested the item be placed on the Consent Agenda
at the November 6, 2017 Council Meeting.
Resolution to Surplus Vehicles
Central Purchasing Coordinator Kurt Patterson presented the proposed resolution to
surplus a number of vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. The City has found
that the most expedient way to deal with surplus vehicles and equipment is to utilize the
services of an on-line auction site. Because one of the vehicles was purchased with Utilities
funds, the City Council must hold a public hearing on November 6, 2017 in order to declare
the vehicles as surplus. Discussion followed.
Authoritv to accent Grant from Department of Ecoloev Stormwater
Utilities Staff Accountant Kris Wallace reviewed the request to accept a grant from the
Department of Ecology for $50,000 to fund the City's Stormwater NPDES Phase II activities.
Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on the Consent Agenda at the
November 6, 2017 Council Meeting.
Authoritv to accent Brant from Communitv Economic Revitalization Board
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the request to accept a grant from the Community
Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for $50,000 to fund the development of a master plan
for the Arlington -Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center. The City's match for the grant
is $16,667.00. Discussion followed. Council requested the item be placed on the Consent
Agenda at the November 6, 2017 Council Meeting.
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September 2017 Financial Re o�rt
Kristin Garcia reviewed the September 2017 Financial Report and answered Council
questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None
Public Comment
Lindsay Dunn, 735 Highland Drive, stated that the Arlington Library is inadequate for the
needs of the community, and the City needs to do everything we can to rebuild the library so
it is more functional.
Executive Session
None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51
p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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