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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
November 23, 2015
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Austin DeFreece (arrived at 7:05), Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Sheri Amundson, Chris
Young, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, Wendy Van Der Meersche, and City Attorney Steve
Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Sue Weiss, Heather Logan, and Sarah Arney
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda; Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Strategies 360 Services Agreement
City Administrator Paul Ellis and Director of Human Resources & Communications Kristin Banfield
reviewed the Strategies 360 contract for lobbying services for 2016. Brief discussion followed.
Amendment to AMC 2.04 to Implement Citizen Salary Commission Decision
Kristin Banfield and Citizen Salary Commission Chair Heather Logan provided information and
background on an ordinance amending AMC Chapter 2.04 to implement the Citizen Salary Commission's
recommendation. Brief discussion followed.
Amendment to Public Defender Contract
Kristin Banfield spoke regarding a fee increase and proposed contract amendment with Feldman & Lee,
the City's indigent defense counsel since 2007. Discussion followed with Kristin answering council
questions.
Appointment to Planning Commission
Community & Economic Development Director Chris Young spoke regarding two applicants' interviewed
for a vacant Planning Commission position which occurred when Tony LaSalata resigned, leaving an
unexpired term until April 1, 2021.The interview panel has recommended the appointment of applicant
Kevin Hughes. Brief discussion followed.
MSA Design Contract for design of 2016 Waterline and Pavement Preservation
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke regarding the Scope of Work (SOW) and fee estimate from
consultant Murray, Smith and Associates, Inc. for design of the 2016 water main replacement and
pavement preservation projects. Brief discussion followed.
Authority to Bid Bio Solids Hauling Contract
Jim Kelly presented a request for authority to advertise for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the hauling
and land application of biosolids, in excess of what the City's Biosolids Compost Facility (BCF) can
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process, through a Department of Ecology licensed contractor. Discussion followed with Jim answering
council questions.
Surplus Vehicles Resolution
Jim Kelly presented a request for approval of a resolution declaring three Water and Sewer Utility
vehicles as surplus. Council questions followed.
Public Works Surplus Meters/Scrap Metal Resolution
Jim Kelly presented a request for approval of a resolution declaring used water meters and scrap metals
as surplus authorizing their sale. Brief discussion followed with Jim answering council questions.
September and October 2015 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the September and October 2015 Financial Report and
answered council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Mayor Barb thanked Austin DeFreece for his service as interim city councilmember and presented him
with a City of Arlington pin.
Public Comment
None
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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