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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 08-24-15Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Cou Chambers 110 East Third Street August 24, 2015 Councilmembers Present: Austin DeFreece, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering. Councilmembers Absent: None Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Bruce Stedman, Jonathan Ventura, Monica Schlagel, Maxine Jenft, Tom Cooper, Phil Knepper, Chris Dickison, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Mike Hopson, Sarah Arney, Jim Rankin, Craig Christianson, Cristy Brubaker, Barbara Davis, Martin McFalls, Scott Goodale, and Bob Nelson. Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed. Mayor Pro Tern Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Fire and EMS Sustainability Project Recommendations City Administrator Paul Ellis provided information and background on the committee formed in February 2015. Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman reviewed by PowerPoint the committee's recommendation regarding the Fire and EMS Sustainability Project. Councilmembers received an email narrative of the project August 23, 2015. Discussion followed with Paul and Bruce answering council questions. Staff will bring forth a consultant contract for an analysis of the EMS revenues and costs to a future Council Meeting for action. Public Art Protect Director of Human Resources and Communications Kristin Banfield and Arlington Arts Council President Sarah Arney presented a request that a new mural painted on the exterior wall of Arlington Muffler Shop be accepted into the City's Public Art Collection. Discussion followed. Application for Snohomish County Hotel Motel Grant Kristin Banfield presented a request for authorization to apply for grants through Snohomish County's 2016 Tourism Assistance Grant Program for Byrnes Performing Arts Center Wayfinding sign for SR 9 and Olympic Avenue Sound System Phase I; and Small Capital Project Partnership Grant with Snohomish County for Terrace Park playground improvements. Discussion followed. Retirement & Sale of K9 Annie to Officer Gilbert Kristin Banfield presented a request for authorization to retire and surplus police dog Annie to handler, Mike Gilbert. Brief discussion followed. Surplus PD Vehicles Kristin Banfield presented a request for authorization to declare as surplus three police vehicles which are beyond their useful life. Kristin answered council questions. Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop August 24. 2015 2014 Audit - Status Update Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the status of the 2014 State Entrance Audit and provided an update on audit progress. Kristin answered council questions. July 2015 Financial Report Kristin Garcia reviewed the July 2015 Financial Report. Kristin answered council questions. Miscellaneous Council Items Austin DeFreece distributed two handouts. The first was a proposed amendment to the process for Park Naming Criteria and Procedure and his amendment to include a Public Facility Naming Procedure. The second was his recommendation to rename the Council Library in honor of the late Dick Butner, former City of Arlington police officer and councilmember. There was a brief discussion. Councilmembers will review information and discuss at the next meeting. Public Comment Sarah Arney announced that the Art Auction will be held October 19, and the Art in the Park show will be held September 12 and 13 at Legion Park. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 2 of 2