HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-23-15GOY
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 23, 2015
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, and Randy
Tendering.
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Marc Hayes, Roxanne Guenzler, Jim
Kelly, Kris Wallace, Eric Scott, Jonathan Ventura, Tom Cooper, Bruce Stedman, Sheri Amundson, Wendy
Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle and Jesica Stickles.
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Kirk Boxleitner, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda; Dick Butner seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Streets/Parking Lane Closures Request for Color Vibe 5K, May 9, 2016
Director of Human Resources & Communications Kristin Banfield spoke regarding a streets and parking
lanes closure request for Color Vibe 5K Run on May 9, 2015, which will be hosted by Cascade Valley
Hospital. Kristin answered council questions following the discussion.
Prairie Creek Phase 1 Proiect Closeout
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke regarding a request that City Council approve final acceptance of
the Prairie Creek Phase 1 Project that was completed by Taylor's Excavators. Jim answered council
questions following the discussion.
Authority to Bid the Jensen/Kona Waterline Protect
City Engineer Eric Scott spoke regarding staff's request for authority to advertise for bid the Jensen Water
Improvement Project budgeted for 2015. A brief discussion followed with Eric answering council
questions.
Ordinance Amendinq AMC Chapter 9.56 re Solicitation
City Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke regarding a proposed amended resolution that scales back portions of
the solicitation regulations of Ordinance 2014-010 due to the ACLU of Washington's request that the City
review and amend the ordinance. Steve provided a handout of ordinance items in question. Steve and
Deputy Police Chief Jonathan Ventura answered council questions following the discussion.
First Quarter Update —1-502 Ordinance Cap
Permit Center Manager Marc Hayes reviewed by PowerPoint the first quarter update of the 1-502
Ordinance Cap. Marc answered council questions following the discussion.
February 2015 Financial Report
Interim Finance Director Roxanne Guenzler reviewed by PowerPoint the February 2015 Financial Report.
Roxanne and Interim Assistant Finance Director Sheri Amundson answered council questions following
the discussion.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 23, 2015
Contracts for Fire Apparatus
Kristin Banfield introduced the contracts with Rosenbauer America for a pumper engine and ladder truck
whose purchases were approved at the October 6, 2014 council meeting. Kristin and Acting Fire Chief
Tom Cooper answered council questions following the discussion.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Debora Nelson spoke about the American Public Transportation Association's request that she and other
councilmembers consider supporting a proclamation establishing Stand Up for Transportation Day, and
provided a handout of the proclamation. Debora thanked Mayor Tolbert, Paul Ellis, and staff for their
assistance and full support with the state auditor's exit conference.
Public Comment
Jacob Kukuk spoke regarding items in the solicitation ordinance, the request for a public update regarding
the empty Haggen and Food Pavilion buildings, security at a marijuana producer/processor facility, and
questioned whether the increase seen in sales tax revenue is associated with the Oso Slide.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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