HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-25-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
April 25, 2016
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Chris Young, Bill Blake, Dave Ryan,
Jonathan Ventura, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Sarah Arney
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance
followed.
Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda; Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Storm Management Plan, 2016 Update
Stormwater Supervisor Bill Blake provided an annual review of the City of Arlington's National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II of the 2016 Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).
The annual review is required by the NPDES. Discussion followed with Bill answering council questions.
Property Tax Exemption Ordinance
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young presented a proposed property tax
exemption to encourage or incentivize new industrial/manufacturing uses be developed in targeted areas
within the city. Currently, three cities in Snohomish County will be participating in the tax exemption
program — Arlington, Marysville, and Lake Stevens, which will be exempting new construction of
industrial/manufacturing facilities from ad valorem property taxes. Discussion followed with Chris
answering council questions.
Airport Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Airport Director Dave Ryan spoke regarding interviews held in March with four candidates for two existing
Airport Commission positions, and one open seat. The interview panel agreed that Don Munson and
John Swizer should retain their seats, and after much discussion has recommended that Dary Finck fill
the open position. Discussion followed with Dave answering council questions.
March 2016 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia provided a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the March 2016 financial
report and an overview of the first quarter of 2016. Discussion followed with Kristin answering council
questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop April 25 2016
Miscellaneous Council Items
None
Public Comment
None
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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