HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-14-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 14, 2016
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Bruce
Stedman, Dave Ryan, Chris Young, Sarah Lopez, Jonathan Ventura, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City
Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Bob Nelson, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Kris Azizel, Cameron
Zahradnik, Tony Zahradnik, and Brian Yandell.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda, and included added Item #7, Attachment
F, titled, "Acceptance of Community Contribution Grant for Impacts from Stillaguamish Tribe Angel of the
Winds Casino for the purchase of a police vehicle and council authorization to purchase"; Marilyn Oertle
seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Marketing Plan presentation by TWENTYFIVE
Chris Young, Community & Economic Development Director, introduced Randal Southam from
TWENTYFIVE. Randal distributed a status report and spoke about campaign development activities. He
indicated that the marketing initiative, Arlington Awaits, will be launching soon. The campaign team from
TWENTYFIVE will provide monthly updates to council.
Land Use Code Amendment - AMC 20.96
Chris Young spoke regarding a proposed amendment to Title 20, Section 20.96 of the Arlington Municipal
Code. A Public Hearing was held March 1, 2016, and the Planning Commission recommends the
adoption of the proposed amendment. Council comments and questions followed.
Public Art Proposal
Sarah Lopez, Recreation and Communications Manager, spoke regarding a request from the Arlington
Arts Council for authorization to install a Salmon Pole at Kent Prairie/Zimmerman Trail off 204th Street
(East of SR 9 intersection). Brief questions and discussion followed. This item was approved for March 21
consent agenda.
Street Closure for Special Event
Sarah Lopez spoke regarding a request from Peter Harrett of Top Secret Customs and Restorations for
street closure for an open house Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 3pm to 7pm. Brief questions and
discussion followed.
Park Master Plan
Sarah Lopez spoke regarding the proposed adoption of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
Council comments and questions followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 14 2016
Interfund Loan from the Growth Fund to the EMS Fund
Kristin Garcia, Finance Director, spoke regarding a request for authorization for an inter -fund loan from
the Growth Fund to the EMS Fund. Council comments and questions followed. This item was approved
for March 21 consent agenda.
Acceptance of Community Contribution Grant for Impacts from Stillaquamish Tribe Angel of the
Winds Casino for the Purchase of a Police Vehicle and Council Authorization to Purchase
Jonathan Ventura, Deputy Chief of Police, spoke regarding a request for authorization to accept a
Community Contribution Grant from Stillaguamish Tribe, Angel of the Winds Casino, in the amount of
$43,628 to purchase a new police vehicle and related equipment, which would require an end of year
budget adjustment. Council comments and questions followed. This item was approved for March 21
consent agenda.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Mayor Tolbert thanked councilmembers for their attendance and participation at Saturday's Fire and EMS
Sustainability Retreat, where very challenging and complex issues were discussed.
Public Comment
None
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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