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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
ouncil Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 26, 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, Jim
Kelly, Kris Wallace, Chris Young, Sarah Lopez, Dan Cone, Maxine Jenft, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and
City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Sarah Arney, and Holly Sloane -Buchanan.
Mayor 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
Resolution to Adopt the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented, with PowerPoint, the 2017-2022 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP), and upcoming Public Hearing on October 3, 2016. In accordance with state law,
every municipality must annually update their TIP for the following six years, which represents projects
the City would like to have completed or funded during that time. Prior to adopting, the plan must be
presented for a Public Hearing. Discussion followed with Jim answering council questions.
Ordinance Amending Land Use Code of Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90 Regarding
Impact Fee Deferral
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke about an amendment to the Arlington
Municipal Code regarding impact fees, which would allow each applicant for a single-family residential
construction permit to annually receive deferrals for the first twenty building permits issued by the City.
The term of the impact fee deferral may not exceed 18-months and must be collected at final inspection
of the single-family residence, until certificate of occupancy, or until the time of closing. The amendment
is required by a new state law adopted in 2015. Discussion followed with Chris answering council
questions.
Contract with Hellas for Quake Baseball Field Renovation Project Phase 1
Chris Young spoke regarding the draft contract with Hellas for Phase One of Quake Baseball Field
Renovation Project. Discussion followed with Chris answering council questions.
Youth Council Appointments
Communications and Recreation Manager Sarah Lopez spoke regarding seven youth council
appointments for the City of Arlington's newly created Arlington Youth Council. Sarah and Weston High
School Principal Will Nelson interviewed 12 candidates. The following seven were selected: Oliva
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Walker, Cole Cramer, Alec Villa, Zoe Tapper, Zach Bailey, Mikayla Beckley, and Morgan Bryson.
Developing a Youth Council is Strategy 3.1 of the Arlington-Darrington Community Revitalization Plan in
the America's Best Communities competition. Brief discussion followed.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 Regarding Council Meetings
Communications Manager/City Clerk Kristin Banfield spoke regarding a draft ordinance amending the
Arlington Municipal Code Sections 2.04.020 and 2.04.050 relating to City Council Meetings. The change
to AMC Section 2.04.020 formally cancels the second, third, and fourth meetings in August, and the first
meeting in September. Discussion followed with Kristin answering council questions.
August Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the August 2016 financial report. Discussion followed with Kristin
answering council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None
Public Comment
Sarah Arney spoke about the upcoming Art Auction being held Saturday, October 15. She encouraged
councilmembers and city staff to attend to support the Arlington Arts Council.
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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