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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 11, 2015
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson,
Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Bruce Stedman, Chris Young,
Roxanne Guenzler, Sheri Amundson, Eric Scott, Marc Hayes, Bill Blake, Jonathan Ventura, David Ryan,
Jim Kelly, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Mike Hopson, Sarah Arney, and Holly Sloan -Buchanan
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. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS -- NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Appointment/Reappointment to Boards & Commissions
Kristen Banfield, Director of HR & Communications, spoke to the appointment of Steve Maisch to the
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission as well as the re -appointment of AJ Chase and Cheri Carlson to
the Airport Commission; Jerrie Inman to Library Board; Mike Thomas, Craig Chase, and Tony LaSalata to
the Planning Commission; and Tiffany McAuslan to PARC.
Jensen Waterline Project —Apparent Low Bidder
City Engineer Eric Scott reviewed the Jensen Waterline Project. A summary of received bids was
provided to Council with the apparent low bidder being Carman Construction. Council questions followed.
Arlington Task Force K-9 Interlocal Agreement
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman spoke to the Interlocal Agreement indicating this is between
participating jurisdictions in the Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force and the City of Arlington
relating to a police K9 team internship. Chief Stedman noted that The Snohomish Regional Drug Task
Force has supported the City of Arlington with resources to reduce drug activity in the past. The City of
Arlington will now be part of a police K9 team internship. Council comments and questions followed.
Chief Stedman noted that recruit Justin Olson would be graduating from the Academy and would be
introduced to Council at the June 1st meeting.
Street Vacation Petition —Portion of 67th Ave NE
Permit Center Manager Marc Hayes spoke to the Petition for Street Vacation of a portion of 67th Ave. NE
Right of Way. The proposed Right of Way vacation was requested by Twin City Foods Inc. to address the
encroachment of their building into the existing Right of Way and secure the current loading/unloading
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operations of their trucks at this facility. This proposed Right of Way vacation was previously discussed
by Council in executive session. Council questions and comments followed.
Annual Stormwater Manaaement Plan Presentation
Stormwater and Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake reviewed the Annual Update of the Stormwater
Management Plan as required by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems Permit.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Schuette commented on the Color Run which was held on Saturday May 9tn
Executive Session
None.
Public Comment
None.
Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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