HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-28-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 28, 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, Monica Schlagel, Linda
Taylor, Eric Scott, Jonathan Ventura, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle
Also Known to be Present: Dennis Smith, Alex Lark, Kirk Boxleitner, Sarah Arney, Holly Sloan -
Buchanan, and Ronald Young
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; Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which
passed with, a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Dennis Smith — United Way Report — Community Funding Distribution After Oso Mudslide
Dennis Smith, President and CEO of United Way of Snohomish County, distributed a handout and
provided an SR530 two-year report of the organization's community disaster recovery funding and
distribution for Oso mudslide relief. Discussion and questions followed.
Alex Lark — Housing Hope — Supportive Housing for Twin Lakes Landing
Alex Lark, Philanthropy Manager of Housing Hope, gave an overview with the use of an overhead
presentation of services the organization provides and spoke about the upcoming late May/early June
2016 groundbreaking of a new 50 unit multifamily residential complex in Smokey Point to serve homeless
and at -risk households. Discussion and questions followed.
Request for Proposal for Classification & Compensation Study
Kristin Banfield, Director of Human Resources & Communications, spoke regarding the City's request for
proposals to design, conduct, and assist in the implementation of a comprehensive compensation study
for the City's employees. Kristin indicated she will be back in May with proposals. Brief discussion
followed with Kristin answering council questions.
59th Avenue Repair — Apparent Low Bidder
Eric Scott, City Engineer, spoke regarding the recently advertised project for 59th Avenue repair, and
staff's request to award the project to apparent low bidder, Lakeside Industries. Brief discussion followed
with Eric answering council questions.
Award Contract for Banking Services
Kristin Garcia, Finance Director, spoke regarding the City's recently advertised Request for Proposal
(RFP) for banking services, and staff's request to award the banking services contract to Opus Bank.
Brief discussion followed with Kristin answering council questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council WorkshopMarch 28, 2016
February 2016 Financial Report
Kristin Garcia reviewed the February 2016 Financial Report and answered council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Paul Ellis, City Administrator, reminded councilmembers of important upcoming meetings;
Town Hall Meeting (All -In Campaign Update) Council Chambers, Wednesday, March 30, 6-8pm
Smokey Point Business Watch, LIFEchurch360, Thursday, March 31, 6-8pm
Spotlight on North Snohomish County, Weston High School, Thursday, March 31, 5-9pm
Public Comment
Holly Sloan -Buchanan thanked the non-profit groups for speaking to Council and to the City for showing
community interest and value in their programs.
Ronald Young questioned the City's financial support and hosting of yearly Easter Egg Hunt and
questioned Christian affiliation.
Sarah Arney asked for the Council Spring Retreat particulars.
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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