HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-08-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 8, 2016
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Chris Young, Bruce Stedman, Jim
Kelly, Marc Hayes, Kristin Garcia, Kurt Patterson, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent:
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft, Bob Nelson, Cristy Brubaker, Sarah Arney
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which
passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Prairie Creek Phase 2A Proiect Close Out
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the proposal to approve final acceptance of the Prairie Creek
Phase 2A Project that was completed by Razz Construction. Council comments and questions followed.
This matter is approved for consent agenda.
Authority to Bid LED Conversion Street Light Proiect
Jim Kelly spoke to the proposal to advertise the bid for the LED Conversion Street Light Project, This
project will be 100% grant funded. Council questions followed. This matter is approved for consent
agenda.
Ordinance Rescinding 2016 Utility Rate Increases
Jim Kelly spoke to the request to amend Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) 13.12 allowing the City to
rescind implementation of the 2106 mandatory water, sewer, and storm utility rate increases. Staff has
reviewed the current Utility budget forecast and has determined that the mandatory CPI increase is not
necessary for 2016. Council comments followed.
Stillaguamish Tribe ROW Dedication
Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed dedication of right-of-way at the SW corner of the 172nd St/59th Ave
intersection to the City of Arlington by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. Council questions and
comments followed.
Planning Commission Appointment
Community and Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke to the recommendation to appoint
Christiana Jurca to the Planning Commission. The appointment will be to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Chase until April 1, 2021. Brief discussion followed.
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