HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-04-15Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
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Council Chambers
110 East Third
May 4, 2015
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan
Ventura, Roxanne Guenzler, Sheri Amundson, Chris Young, Jay Downing, Wendy Van Der Meersche,
and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Mike Hopson, Kirk Boxleitner, Craig Christianson, Mike
Phillips, Joyce Phillips, Katie Phillips.
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 Chris Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Chris Raezer moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the Consent
Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the April 20 and April 27, 2015 meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #84342 through #84448 dated April 21, 2015
through May 4, 2015 for $215,970.38 and EFT Payments and Payroll checks #28356 through #28375
for the period of April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 for $1,145,394.93.
NEW BUSINESS
Cabaret Licenses
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke regarding a request to delete Chapter
5.16 Titled "Cabarets" from the AMC. This chapter of the AMC is no longer needed since the regulation
associated with a Cabaret is regulated by the Building Code and since the process is duplicated through
the Business License. Chris answered council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the ordinance repealing Chapter
5.16 of the Arlington Municipal Code. The motion was passed with a unanimous vote.
Interim Ordinance Adopting Emergency Moratorium on Recreational Vehicle Parks
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Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke regarding a request for implementation
of an emergency moratorium to allow staff to identify a more suitable zoning area to accommodate the
placement and storage of recreational vehicles (RVs). Chris answered council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Dick Butner seconded the motion to approve an emergency moratorium
ordinance on the establishment of RV Parks. The motion was passed with a unanimous vote.
Proposed DUI Victim Memorial Sign Program
Maintenance and Operations Supervisor Jay Downing presented a staff request to establish a DUI Victim
Memorial Sign Program. The program would give families a way to remember loved ones lost at the fault
of drunk drivers within our City limits as well as serve as a reminder to the public not to drink and drive. A
short discussion followed.
Randy Tendering moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to establish a DUI Victim Memorial
Sign Program for the City of Arlington. The motion was passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.89 of AMC re Citizen Salary Review Commission
Director of Human Resources & Communications/City Clerk Kristin Banfield spoke regarding newly -
written Chapter 2.89.060 of the AMC which states that the commission shall file its schedules of
recommended salaries and per diem reimbursement for elected officials of the city with the city clerk no
later than the first Monday in May of each odd -numbered year. This amendment would change the day to
the last day in June of each odd -numbered year.
Mayor Pro Tern Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Ordinance
amending Arlington Municipal Code 2.89.060. The motion was passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that Kristin Garcia has accepted the position of Finance Director
and her first day will be June 1, 2015.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering gave
brief reports, while Dick Butner had nothing to report at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert announced that Deana Dean has been promoted to Payroll and HR Analyst and Deputy
City Clerk. Tony Harrell has accepted a position as IT Manager with San Juan County. She is sorry to
see him go, but is happy for him. The City of Arlington and Town of Darrington are quarter finalists in
Frontier's America's Best Communities program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that there would be not be a need for an Executive Session and
gave a brief report.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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