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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
October 3, 2016
Council Members Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss,
Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle
Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Heather Logan, Sarah Lopez, Jim
Kelly, Kris Wallace, Sheri Amundson, Chris Young, Maxine Jenft, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City
Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Will Nelson, and Zack Bailey.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week (October 10-16) was read by Jesica Stickles.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which
was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the September 19 and September 26, 2016 minutes
2. Accounts Payable
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #88475 through #88499 dated September 20,
2016 through October 3, 2016 in the amount of $250,924.93.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke regarding the resolution to adopt the Six -Year Transportation
Improvement Plan.
7:04:55 Public Hearing was opened.
7:05:56 No one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing portion was closed.
7:06:12 Council questions were opened.
7:07:09 Public Hearing was closed.
Debora Nelson moved and Jan Schuette seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution
adopting the City of Arlington Transportation Improvement Plan for 2017-2022. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting October 3. 2016
NEW BUSINESS
Youth Council Appointments
Communications and Recreation Manager Sarah Lopez and Weston High School Principal Will Nelson
requested council confirm the appointment of seven students to the City of Arlington's newly created
Arlington Youth Council. Twelve students were interviewed by Sarah and Will, and the following seven
students were selected: Oliva 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.
Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to confirm the appointments of Olivia
Walker, Cole Cramer, Alec Villa, Zoe Tapper, Zack Bailey, Mikayla Beckley, and Morgan Bryson to the
newly formed Arlington Youth Council. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Zack Bailey came forward and was affirmed by City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Zack's photo was taken, and
he met staff, the Mayor, and councilmembers.
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. Brief discussion followed.
Jesica Stickles moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance
adopting a new Section 20.90.420 to the Arlington Municipal Code regarding a process for deferral of
impact fees pursuant to ESB 5923. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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. Mayor Tolbert announced the groundbreaking October 14 at 1 pm.
Sue Weiss moved and Marilyn seconded the motion to approve the Quake Baseball Field Renovation
project contract with Hellas Construction, Inc., and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
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 Council meetings on the second, third, and fourth Mondays in
August, and the first week in September.
Debora Nelson moved and Mike Hopson seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance
amending the Arlington Municipal Code Sections 2.04.020 and 2.04.050 relating to City Council Meetings.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting October 3. 2016
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis thanked councilmembers for spending their Saturday at the Budget Retreat.
There will be more budget information at next week's workshop.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle gave brief
reports, while Sue Weiss had nothing to report at this time. Mayor Tolbert spoke about Puget Sound
Regional Council (PSRC) meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney indicated a need for an Executive Session related to pending or potential litigation [RCW
42.30.110(1)(i)] estimating to take 30 minutes and that there would be no action following the executive
session.
7:33:55 Council in recess.
8:08:20 Council reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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