HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-09-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 9, 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, Chris
Young, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura, Dave Ryan, Sarah Lopez, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Sarah Arney, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Bob Nelson, Devin
Broussard, Lyanne Rolf, and Peter Mayer.
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; councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the
motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Dr. Gary Goldbaum of Snohomish Health District — Current Public Health Issues
Dr. Gary Goldbaum, Director of the Snohomish Health District, discussed current public health issues in
Snohomish County and the services Snohomish Health District provides for Arlington. He also shared a
solution to ensure sustainable funding sources for the Health District and answered council questions.
Kristina Gallant of Alliance for Housing Authority — Housing 101 Report
Kristina Gallant, Staff Planner for Alliance for Housing Authority, provided an update to the Council on
affordable housing opportunities and challenges in Arlington and greater Snohomish County. Discussion
followed with Kristina answering council questions.
Transportation 2035 Comprehensive Plan, 2016 Update
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke regarding the proposed adoption of the Transportation 2035
Comprehensive Plan, 2016 Update, per recommendation by the City of Arlington Planning Commission. As
required by the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.040), the City of Arlington has prepared the
Transportation 2035 Comprehensive Plan, 2016 Update. The Plan details how the City will expand the
transportation system for the next 20 years to support the existing population while also supporting growth
targets identified in the City's 2015 General Comprehensive Plan. Discussion followed with Jim answering
council questions.
2016 Preliminary Docket
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke regarding the proposed 2016
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, cities may amend their
comprehensive plans only once per calendar year. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96 establishes a
docketing process where all proposed comprehensive plan amendments may be considered and adopted
congruently. Discussion followed with Chris answering council questions.
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TWENTYFIVE Monthly Marketing Plan Update
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young and Randal Southam, TWENTYFIVE principal,
provided a monthly marketing plan update and status report, with the use of a PowerPoint presentation.
Discussion followed with Randal and Chris answering council questions.
Parks, Arts and Recreation (PARC) Commission Appointments
Recreation & Communications Manager Sarah Lopez spoke regarding PARC Commissioner applicant
Jennifer Egger, who was interviewed for a vacant commission position with a term of April 1, 2016 to April
1, 2020. Brittany Kleinman has requested reappointment to PARC, with a term of April 1, 2016 to April 1,
2020. Ms. Kleinman's previous term expired April 1, 2016. Discussion followed with Sarah answering
council questions.
Authority to Apply for Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant for Haller Park
Sarah Lopez requested authority to apply for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant for Haller
Park Splash Pad and Improvements through Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project
to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. Grant request is $500,000 for improvements including
a splash pad at Haller Park, with matching funds from Friends of Haller Park, Arlington Rotary, and the
Stillaguamish Tribe. Discussion followed with Sarah answering council questions.
Ordinance Revision Request for Beer Garden in Haller Park
Sarah Lopez requested a change to the Arlington Municipal Code regarding Beer and Wine Gardens.
Arlington Runners Club is requesting a change to Arlington Municipal Code §22.04.200 regarding alcoholic
beverages prohibited in parks except in conjunction with special events. The current law allows for beer
and wine tasting at Legion Park, when sponsored by non -profits, between the hours of noon and 10 p.m.
The requested change would allow beer and wine gardens at Haller Park in addition to Legion Park. The
proposed change to the Arlington Municipal Code was reviewed by the Parks, Arts, and Recreation
Commission at their meeting in April. PARC recommended the change. Discussion followed with Sarah
answering council questions.
Public Art Request for Approval
Sarah Lopez requested approval for the acceptance of three pieces of public art that have been
recommended for acceptance by the Arlington Arts Council Public Art Committee and the Parks, Arts, and
Recreation Commission (PARC). The first piece is a mosaic sphere for the Centennial Trail to celebrate
Arlington's Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Centennial. It has been agreed that if accepted, the
Church will maintain responsibility for the sculpture if it is vandalized or needed repair. The appropriate
location for the sculpture will be determined by City staff.
The second piece is a mural on a pillar of the Haller Bridge of a whimsical bicycle, by Janet Myer. The work
will be done by the Arlington Arts Council. Snohomish County Parks staff has approved the project (the
bridge is property of Snohomish County).
The third piece is for the purchase and donation by the Arlington Arts Council of a gong/bell for the
Centennial Trail near Lebanon Park. The Public Art Committee reviewed and approved the concept of a
gong, so that approval could be asked of the City before final selection of a gong is made. AAC has put out
a call for art and final selection will be made by the Arlington Arts Council public art Committee. Safety,
vandal resistance, maintenance and sound will be deciding factors.
Discussion followed with Sarah answering Council questions.
At this time, Mayor Tolbert recused herself from the meeting and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro
Tern Debora Nelson.
Mutual Benefit Agreement Ordinance
Dave Ryan, Airport Director, requested council review a proposed mutual benefit agreement ordinance
which would allow the Airport staff to waive event use fees. The Airport staff would like for all events,
including the Fly -In, to follow the same process as all other events in the City, and to utilize the Special
Events process spelled out in AMC Chapter 5.44. Staff believes this event provides sufficient benefit to the
airport to justify waiving the land use fees for the event. The Fly -In event creates a substantial amount of
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revenue for the City. Most other Fly -In events at other airports do not charge for the use of the property. In
order to waive the fees under state law, the City must have in effect an ordinance or other process to
demonstrate sufficient benefit to waive the fees. The ordinance follows the requirements of state law [RCW
§14.20.120(8)-(9)] in setting up such a process. This process also mirrors policies for Providing Property
for Public Community Purposes section of the FAA's Policies and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport
Revenue document. Discussion followed with Dave answering council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items_
None
Public Comment
Bob Nelson, chair of the Arlington Kiwanis Auction Committee, fully supports the code revision to allow beer
and wine gardens at Haller Park and requested that council approve the revision at the next meeting.
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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