HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-06-15i Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
July 6, 2015
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora
Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Jim Kelly, Chris Young, Jonathan Ventura, Kristin Garcia,
Sheri Amundson, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Sarah Arney, Kirk Boxleitner, Cristy Brubaker, Craig
Christianson, Mike Hopson, Vernon Beach, Gail Allen, Renee DeFreece and family.
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Raezer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance
followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Debora Nelson seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
SWEARING IN
Mayor Pro Tern Chris Raezer introduced newly appointed Councilmember, Austin B. DeFreece III, who is
filling Dick Butner's vacant seat, Position #6. Austin was then sworn in by City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Austin introduced his family, was welcomed by Councilmembers, and took his seat at the dais.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vernon Beach requested that City Council pass an ordinance regarding religious freedom modeled after
those passed in Indiana and Arkansas.
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which
was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the June 15 and June 22, 2015 meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments and Claim Checks #84787 through #84914 dated June 16,
2015 through July 6, 2015, in the amount of $1,120,278.25. EFT Payments and Payroll Checks
#28401 through #28425 dated June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 for $1,160,263.82.
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NEW BUSINESS
Library Board Appointment
Kristin Banfield, Director of HR & Communications, spoke regarding the appointment of Dawn Boyden to
the Library Board to serve the remaining term of Samantha Schuller which expires April 2016.
Jan Schuette moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to confirm the appointment of Dawn
Boyden to the Library Board. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
Kristin Banfield spoke regarding the proposed city owned items to be declared surplus and disposed of at
auction.
Jesica Stickles moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution
declaring certain property as surplus and authorizing its sale. The motion was approved by a unanimous
vote.
Street Closure for Skateboard Race event
Kristin Banfield spoke regarding the proposed street closure for the third annual skateboard race event.
Council comments followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the street closure requested
by the organizer of Centennial Skate Festival for the Skateboard Race October 10, 2015. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
Cemetery Tombstone Proiect
Jim Kelly, Public Works Director, spoke regarding implementation of Phase 2 of the Tombstone Project at
the Arlington Municipal Cemetery with the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society (SVGS) and Larry
Taylor. This project will fund at the proposed reduction of fees and costs for the tombstone project.
Randy Tendering moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the reduced headstone fee
for the Tombstone Project — Phase 2 as recommended by the Cemetery Board. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
Increase Finance Department Change Fund
Kristin Garcia, Finance Director, spoke regarding a request to increase the Finance Department change
fund from $250 to $500. This increase is due to a second change drawer being added at the auditor's
recommendation. Council questions followed.
Debora Nelson moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to adopt the proposed resolution
increasing the opening change fund amount to $500 for the Finance Department. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
Bond Issuance — Fire Apparatus Financing
Kristin Garcia spoke regarding the ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General
Obligation Bond with Cashmere Valley State Bank not to exceed $1,500,000 at an interest rate of
approximately 2.54217% for the acquisition of two fire apparatus.
Austin DeFreece moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed Ordinance
providing for the issuance and sale of a limited tax general obligation bond in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $1,500,000. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Adoption of Ordinance Approving 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update
Chris Young, Community & Economic Development Director, spoke about the City's Comprehensive Plan
Update.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Ordinance Making
Findings and Adopting by Reference Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for the
City of Arlington as proposed.
Willett Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone
Chris Young spoke about a request from Guy Willett for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and
zoning map to change the land use designation on a single lot from Residential Moderate Density to
General Commercial. Council comments and questions followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Ordinance approving the
Willett Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Allen Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone Bidder
Chris Young spoke about a request from Gail Allen for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and
zoning map to change the land use designation on a single lot from Residential Moderate Density to
Neighborhood Commercial. Council comments and questions followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the Ordinance approving
the Allen Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
WD Arlington Investments, LLC Comprehensive Plan Agreement
Chris Young spoke about a request from WD Arlington Investments, LLC for an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning map to change the land use designation on three lots from General
Commercial to Residential High Density. Council questions followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the Ordinance approving
the WD Arlington Investments, LLC Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
Settlement Agreement re Pending Litigation
Steve Peiffle, City Attorney, spoke about the quiet title action filed by the City to preserve the current use
of the property at 7329 Oxford Drive, Arlington, WA for off-street parking and park use, in the amount of
$22,000. Council questions and comments followed.
Debora Nelson moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the Settlement Agreement
with Liam Coughlan and to authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by a 6-1 vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Paul reminded Councilmembers about the City's booth at the Street Fair July 10, 11, and 12, and said
Wendy would email the sign up schedule to volunteer at the booth. He also mentioned that WSU
students have been interviewing citizens and filming for America's Best Communities Grant, and will
continue at the Street Fair.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Randy Tendering, Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Marilyn Oertle, and Jan Schuette all
gave brief reports, and Austin DeFreece expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as a
councilmember, even for a brief time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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