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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
September 8, 2015
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Austin DeFreece, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Bruce Stedman,
Sheri Amundson, Jonathan Ventura, Tom Cooper, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukuk, Cristy Brubaker, Craig Christianson, Cindy Rosenbach,
Debbie Darling, Glenn Gregg and Kirk Boxleitner
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman and Deputy Police Chief Jonathan Ventura provided an update to
council regarding complaints on the canine "Blaze" on 211th. Brief discussion followed.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Cindy Rosenbach commented on the canine "Blaze."
Debbie Darling commented on the canine "Blaze."
Glenn Gregg commented on the business Cascade Kropz and traffic on the gravel easement leading
to/from Cascade Kropz.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the August 17 and August 24, 2015 Council Meetings and revised Minutes of June 1,
2015 Council Meeting
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #85255 through #85385 dated August 18,
2015 through September 8, 2015 in the amount of $383,072.38. EFT Payments & Payroll
Checks #28463 through #28483 for the period August 1, 2015 through August 29, 2015 for
$1,211,446.35.
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PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution supporting Stilly Valley Week of Service
Human Resource & Communications Director Kristin Banfield spoke regarding the WSU SR530 Mudslide
Recovery Team's 2"d Annual Days of Service. 2016 dates will be March 12-March 20'h. The proposed
resolution expresses the City's support for the days of service and urges our citizens to become involved
in the event.
Chris Raezer moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution
supporting the community volunteer event of the Washington State University SR530 Mudslide Recovery
Team. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Public Art Protect
Kristin Banfield spoke to the proposal for the City to accept the new mural on Arlington Muffler Shop next
to Centennial Trail into Arlington's Public Art Collection. The Public Art Committee and PARC are
recommending that the donation be approved by City Council.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the acceptance of the mural
donation into the Public Art Collection. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Application for Snohomish County Hotel Motel Grant
Kristin Banfield spoke to the request for authorization to apply for Snohomish County's Tourism
Assistance Grant Program and Small Capital Project Partnership Grant for the following: Snohomish
County 2016 Tourism Assistance Grant for Byrnes Performing Arts Center Wayfinding sign for SR 9
$3,500 and Olympic Avenue Sound System Phase 1 $10,000; and for Snohomish County 2015 Small
Capital Projects Partnership Grant for Terrace Park playground Improvements $16,200.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to authorize staff to apply for grants
from Snohomish County's Tourism Assistance Grant Program and Small Capital Project Partnership
Grant Program. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Retirement and Sale of K9 Annie to Officer Gilbert
Kristin Banfield spoke regarding the proposed resolution to surplus Police Dog "Annie" to her handler,
Officer Mike Gilbert.
Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution
acknowledging the service of police dog "Annie", declaring her as surplus, and authorizing her disposition
to her handler. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Surplus PD Vehicles
Kristin Banfield spoke regarding three police vehicles that need to be declared as surplus in order to be
properly auctioned off. These vehicles were in service until just recently when replacements arrived and
were put in service.
Jesica Stickles moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution
declaring vehicles as surplus and authorizing their sale. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Fire and EMS Cost of Service and Rate Study
Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman spoke to the proposal from FCS Group for a detailed Cost of
Service and Rate Study of the Fire Department's EMS system. This is one of the four actionable
recommendations from the recently completed EMS Sustainability project. The study will review our
current service levels, the cost of that service, and the rates currently charged. In addition, it is the intent
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to use this third party cost of service study to determine a fair and equitable cost sharing for our EMS
partner contracts that are based on actual cost rather than ability to pay, into the future.
Jesica Stickles moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to accept the FCS Group proposal for
financial analysis of the City's cost of service to provide EMS to Arlington residents and partner agencies
and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis spoke regarding Cascade Kropz.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Austin DeFreece, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering gave
brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle indicated the need for an Executive Session for approximately 25-30 minutes
to discuss pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)].
7:52:27 Council in recess for executive session
8:18:18 Council reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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