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Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 7, 2008
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
City Council Members Present by Roil Cali: Dick Butner, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Sally Lien,
Graham Smith, Scott Solla, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council Members absent.
City
Staff
Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin
Banfield, Brian
DeWitt, David Kuhl,
Bill Blake, Cristy Brubaker,
Paul
Ellis,
Terry Marsh, Sherry Amundson,
Mike Wolanek,
Ear) Anderson, Jan
Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City
Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Linda Byrnes, Misti Gillman, Jim Cummins, Mike Jones, and Virginia Hatch
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
With a change in the Agenda moving Consent Agenda Item 1,0MY, Hamlin Utility Easement, to Item #4
under New Business, there was a motion by Sally Lien and seconded by Scott Solla to approve the
Agenda. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Arlington School District Bond presentation — Arlington School Su
erintendent Linda Bvrnes
Superintendent Linda Byrnes introduced Misti Gilman, and with the use of a power point presentation,
Ms,, Byrnes gave a brief presentation on the February 19, 2008 School Programs and Operations Levy, a
replacement levy which will be governed by a simple majority vote. She then answered questions.
City Administrator Allen Johnson introduced Arlington's new Community Development Director David
Kuhl. Mr. Kuhl then briefly addressed those in attendance and was greeted by the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one wishing to make public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
There was a motion by Sally Lien seconded by Scott Solla, and unanimously carried to approve the
following consent agenda items:
1. Minutes of the December 17,2007 meeting
2. Accounts Payable
Claims
Checks #51812 through
#51977
in the amount of $321,109.12
and
Payroll
Checks #24212through
#24267
in the amount of $1,118,441.11
3 Reappointments to Hotel/Motel Tax Committee,., Sarah Arney & Barbara Tolbert, both terms
to April 1, 2009-f
4,, Selection of representative to attend Community Transit Board of Directors Composition
Review and Selection Meeting
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the document needing to be made, which includes
acceptable to the City Attorney." Discussion followed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Con#inuation of Public Hearin on Application from Whidbe
Whidbey Island Bank has requested a continuance of January 22
Island Bank or Street Assessment
2008.
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Sally Lien moved and Scott Chris Raezer seconded the motion to continue the Whidbey Island Bank and
Street Assessment hearing to the January 22, 2008 Council meeting. The motion was approved with a
unanimous vote,
Public Hearing on Resolution No. 767, Adoption of Goals for Water_ Efficiency Rule
With the use of a power point presentation, Public Works Director Len alive addressed the Water Use
Efficiency Goals, giving a background of the public process for the Water Efficiency Rule, explaining three
existing Water Use Efficiency Goats, and scrutinizing efforts to achieve these goals. The Council
adoption of the Rule will be on January 21, 2008. Mr., Ofive solicited Resolution comments that would be
received by Jim Kelly in the Utilities Department.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7.-44PM, and with no one wishing to comment, the Public Hearing was
immediately closed. Mr. Alive then answered Council questions.
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Final action is scheduled for the January 21, 2008 meeting,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business,,
NEW BUSINESS
Hearing Officer Amendment
Officer Brian DeWitt spoke to the request for an increase in the contract for Hearing Officer John Galt.
Graham Smith moved and Dick Butner seconded to approve the Contract Amendment and authorize the
mayor to sign the amendment to Personal Services Contract with Mr. John halt. The motion was
approved with a unanimous vote.
Public Works Trust Fund Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant for �1 million
Mr., Len Olive addressed the request for a Public Works Trust Fund Pre -Construction loan and he then
answered Council questions.
Dick Butner moved and Graham Smith seconded the motion to authorize the acceptance of the $1 million
Public Works Trust Fund Pre -construction Loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was
approved with a unanimous vote.
Acceptance of Proposal from Weidner & Associates for Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems
Capital improvements Manager Paul Ellis addressed the grant request.
Graham Smith moved and Steve Baker seconded the mayor to sign a contr
for the installation of an exhaust removal system at Station 46 and 47. Th
unanimous vote.
Hamlin Utili
Easement
act with Weidner & Associates
e motion was approved with a
Mr. Len Olive described the water main break emergency repair proposed for Hamlin Street, including the
temr),orary and permanent easements. City Attorney Steve Peiffle then addressed minor legal changes to
adding to the motion the following: "..in a form
Dick Butner moved and Scott Solla seconded the motion to accept the Hamlin Utility Easement and
Temporary Construction Easement when in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion was
approved with a unanimous vote.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson had no report.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Allen Johnson noted a fetter from Mr. Wyler regarding traffic on 172 nd Street. Discussion followed. Mr.,
Johnson also addressed a letter of resignation from Airoort Commission's Cal Kinney. There will be a
meeting of the Council with Boards and Commissions Thursday night at the Hawthorne Inn.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Graham Smith, gave brief reports, while Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla,
and Steve Baker had nothing to report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session. He solicited comments
for the upcoming Council Retreat.
ADJOURNMENT.
With no further business to come before.the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM.
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