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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 26, 2015
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles,
and Randy Tendering
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Dave Ryan, Chris Young, Marc Hayes,
Roxanne Guenzler, Sheri Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Bill Blake, Katie Heim, Maxine Jenft, Jim Kelly,
Molly Ingram, Rory Bolter, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Mike Hopson, Sarah Arney, Kirk Boxleitner, Tim Dean, Bob
Nelson, Natalie Reed, 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
Director of Human Resources & Communications Kristin Banfield spoke regarding the reappointments of
Sherri McCarthy and Al Jung to Library Board, and appointments of Aaron MacDonald and Vernon Beach
to Planning Commission. Council questions followed.
Council Vacancy Selection Process
Director of Human Resources & Communications Kristin Banfield spoke regarding the council vacancy
left by Dick Butner's passing and the selection process in appointing a new councilmember. Council
questions and discussion followed.
Interlocal Agreement with Community Transit
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke regarding the renewal of the Interlocal
Agreement for Administering Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) plans and programs between the City and
Community Transit. Council questions and discussions followed. Chris will return next week with
statistics and additional information.
April 2015 Financial Report
Interim Finance Director Roxanne Guenzler and Interim Assistant Finance Director Sheri Amundson
reviewed by PowerPoint the April 2015 Financial Report. Council questions followed.
Economic Development PowerPoint Presentation
A focus group formed by the Department Directors & Senior Managers presented council with Phase 2 of
the work plans for the six economic focus areas. Phase 1 was first introduced at the council and senior
staff retreat April 25 and 26, 2015.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop May 98 2015
Miscellaneous Council Items
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that Councilmember Dick Butner's memorial service will be held
Friday, May 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Weller Funeral Home. In other news, a retirement party for former
employee Doug Schmidt is being held at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon at Station 46.
Executive Session
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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