HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-12-16Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
December 12, 2016
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Jesica Stickles,
Sue Weiss, and Marilyn Oertle.
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Marc
Hayes, Amy Rusko, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Tom Cooper, Jonathan Ventura, Kristin Banfield, Debbie Strotz,
Linda Taylor, Monica Schlagel, Gary Schlagel, Launa Peterson, Mike Wolanek, and Deana Dean.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Doug Buell, Bob Nelson, Cristy Brubaker, Terry Marsh, Craig Christianson,
Mike Britt, Bill Keenan, and Sarah Arney
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Councilmember Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Raezer seconded the motion,
which passed with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Ordinance Adopting 2016 Budget Amendments
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed by PowerPoint the 2016 budget amendments. Council
questions followed.
Acceptance of Grant Funds from Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation for Glidescopes
Deputy Fire Chief Tom Cooper Staff reviewed the request for Council to accept funds from the Cascade
Valley Hospital Foundation for the purchase of two glidescopes to be placed on the paramedic units. The
procurement of these scopes will enhance patient care and reduce liability to the City. Council comments
followed with Councilmember Raezer making special note to Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Hickman's efforts
to secure this grant. Council authorizes this matter to be on next week's Consent Agenda.
Acceptance of Grant Funds from Hope Unlimited in partnership with Cascade Valley Hospital
Foundation on behalf of Arlington Fire Department
Tom Cooper reviewed the request for Council to accept funds from Hope Unlimited for the backfill cost of
one career firefighter currently attending medic school. Council comments and questions followed.
Council authorizes this matter to be on next week's Consent Agenda.
Resolution adopting a Revised Fee Schedule
City Clerk/Communications Manager Kristin Banfield reviewed the proposed changes to the city's fee
schedule. Council comments and questions followed.
Sole Source Purchase Resolution - Scout Video Collection Unit
City Engineer Eric Scott reviewed the request for Council to accept funds from the Stillaguamish Tribe
Community Contribution Grant to help study traffic problems within the City. The grant is to be used for
the purchase of a Scout Video Collection Unit to remotely collect video data. Council authorizes this
matter to be on next week's Consent Agenda.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop December 12, 2016
Classification and Compensation Study -Discussion
Assistant City Administrator Heather Logan and City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke regarding the recent
salary survey including review of the consultant's recommendations. Discussion followed.
City Administrator Contract Review
Heather Logan reviewed the proposed renewal of the City Administrator contract. Council questions
followed.
2017 Planning Commission Work Plan
Associate Planner Amy Rusko reviewed by PowerPoint next year's work plan for the Planning
Commission. Discussion followed.
At this point, Mayor Tolbert excused herself from the next agenda item and left her seat. Mayor Pro Tern
Debora Nelson called the next item of business
Lodging Tax distributions for 2017
Kristin Garcia reviewed the applications and rating criteria for the grant applications. Discussion followed.
At this point, Mayor Tolbert rejoined the meeting and resumed her position as chair.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None
Public Comment
Mike Britt spoke of the lodging tax committee and council efforts to resolve the grant application process
and acknowledged the time spent reviewing the applications and discussing this matter.
Vickie Johnson spoke to the subject of art, the inability to quantify and its importance, and the grant
process.
Sarah Arney also spoke of the lodging tax issue on tonight's agenda.
Executive Session
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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