HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-18-15Minutes of the Arlington
4D
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
May 18, 2015
City Council Members Present: Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica
Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent:
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Marc Hayes, Jonathan
Ventura, Bruce Stedman, Roxanne Guenzler, Sheri Amundson, Maxine Jenft, Deana Dean, and Steve
Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Sarah Arney, Craig Christenson, Jacob Kukuk, and Mike
Hopson.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed. Mayor
Tolbert then called for a moment of silence in honor of Councilmember Dick Butner who passed away on
Friday May 15, 2015.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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
Mayor Tolbert read the City of Arlington Proclamation and proclaimed the week May 17-23, 2015 as
National Public Works Week.
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the following Consent Agenda
items:
1. Minutes of the May 4th and May 11th, 2015 Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #84449 through #84560 dated May 5, 2015
through May 18, 2015 for $443,004.80.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
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NEW BUSINESS
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.
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to reappoint AJ Chase and Cheri Carlson to
the Airport Commission; to ratify the appointments of Steve Maisch to PARC, Jerrie Inman to Library
Board, Mike Thomas, Craig Chase, and Tony La Salata to the Planning Commission; and Tiffany
McAuslan to PARC. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Jensen Waterline Proiect—Apparent Low Bidder
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the Jensen Waterline Project and proposed council award the
bid to Carman Construction.
Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to award the Jensen Water Improvement
Project to Carman's Construction in the amount of $465,579.18 and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Construction Contract, pending review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous
vote.
Arlington Task Force K-9 Interlocal Agreement
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman proposed council adopt the interlocal agreement with the
Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force.
Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the
Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Snohomish Regional Drug and Gang Task Force
Jurisdictions regarding a police K9 Team internship. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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
Marilyn Oertle moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to adopt the resolution regarding the
vacation of a portion of 67th Ave NE Right of Way, scheduling a Public Hearing for the proposed action
and referring the matter to the Planning Commission for consideration. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
Mayor Tolbert opened council comments for Councilmember Richard (Dick) Butner. Randy Tendering,
Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Marilyn Oertle, and Jan Schuette all spoke.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke regarding the monthly public works report and that National Food Corp
will convert from Marysville water to Arlington water.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles and Randy Tendering gave brief reports while Marilyn
Oertle and Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle indicated a need for executive session for approximately 15 minutes to discuss
pending or potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
7:25:12 Council in recess for executive session.
7:37:12 Council reconvened.
Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to authorize the City attorney to
commence a lawsuit to establish the City's right to continue to use the property at 7329 Oxford Drive as a
park and parking site. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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