HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-09-15Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 9, 2015
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson,
Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Roxanne Guenzler, Sheri Amundson, Kris Wallace,
Maxine Jenft, Chris Young, Eric Scott, Jim Kelly, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Sarah Arney, Kirk Boxleitner, and Mike Hopson
Mayor Barbara Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda; Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Electronic Timekeeping System
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke regarding NOVAtime, one of the software services that the City has
contacted regarding electronic timekeeping. Discussion followed.
Reid Middleton Engineering Design Contract - Arlington Valley Road
City Engineer Eric Scott spoke to the Arlington Valley Road design contract with Reid Middleton
Engineering. Brief discussion followed.
Authority to Bid Haller Park Parkinq Lot
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed this council item indicating staff has completed the bid package
for construction of a 38 stall parking lot at Haller Park, adjacent to the Public Works Administration
Building and is requesting authorization to advertise the project for bid. This bid package also includes
proposed improvements for a storm drain system in Cox Ave for well head water quality protection for the
Haller well field. Council comments and questions followed.
Frontier America's Best Communities Grant
Paul Ellis spoke to the Frontier America's Best Communities Grant. A team from Washington State
University is writing a grant proposal on behalf of Arlington and Darrington for Frontier America's Best
Communities award. The Snohomish County Economic Alliance will submit the grant and act as the fiscal
agent. All applications must be received by March 25, 2015. Brief discussion followed.
Street Closure Request for Sadie Lane Spring Fling
Director of Human Resources and Communications Kristin Banfield spoke to the request for road closure
for this special event.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 9, 2015
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Schuette indicated the new CEO of Community Transit is an Arlington resident.
Mayor Tolbert commented on the upcoming one year anniversary of the Oso Slide and indicated United
Way and CVH Foundation's joint 1 year report on how funds were disbursed is available.
Executive Session
None.
Public Comment
Sarah Arney asked about parking and allowing exceptions for horses at Haller Park.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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