HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-22-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 22, 2011
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Fire Chief Bruce Steadman, Bill
Blake, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — North County Outlook
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Eagle Festival Environmental Stewardship Award
Bill Blake introduced, recognized, and thanked Marty and Myrtle Rausch. He spoke of the many
contributions they have made to the City of Arlington by way of the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer
Association. Mr. Blake then gave some general information that can be gained while visiting the
Stillaguamish Museum. Mayor Margaret Larson then presented them the special Eagle Festival
Environmental Stewardship Award.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Peiffle praised the Arlington Fire Department for their reaction to the recent fire at his former
residence.
Randy Ferrell, Granite Falls City Councilmember spoke to the promotion of tourism as an economic
stimulus for the Granite Falls area. He offered assistance by his organization to Arlington as a gateway
point of entry into the Mountain Loop Area.
CONSENT AGENDA
Steve Baker moved and Sally Lien seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the February 7 and 14th meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #72523 through #72680 dated February 8, 2011
through February 22, 2011 in the amount of $347,961.96
3. Agreement Resolving Grievance re Holiday Pay Accounting/Reimbursement
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
Tourism Promotion Area Interlocal
With the use of an overhead presentation Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield presented three
informational slides regarding the Tourism Promotion Area Interlocal Agreement. Ms. Banfield answered
Council questions, and a lengthy discussion followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Steve Baker seconded the motion to address the Tourism Promotion Area
Interlocal at the next Council Workshop meeting. Discussion followed. The motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
Country Charm Fish Habitat Project
Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake asked for Council questions regarding the Country Charm Fish
Habitat Project that had previously been presented at a recent Council Workshop meeting. Mr. Blake
then answered Council questions.
No action was taken,
Ordinance Adding a New 3.xxx Regarding Court Cost Recovery
Kristin Banfield addressed a new chapter in the Arlington Municipal Code. She briefly spoke to the
Ordinance.
Sally Lien moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance creating a new Chapter 3.86 in the Arlington
Municipal Code allowing Arlington to recoup court costs. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed
with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Amending AMC 5.12 — Vehicle for Hire
Ms. Banfield spoke to the proposed Code Amendment, and addressed the newly revised Ordinance in
which she had changed the word afl4 to as in section 5.12.030.
Steve Baker moved to adopt the proposed revised Ordinance making revisions to AMC Chapter 5.12
relating to the Operation of Vehicles for Hire. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
Ordinance Amendinq AMC 5.16 — Cabarets
Ms. Banfield noted the proposed revisions to the Ordinance.
Steve Baker moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance making revisions to AMC Chapter 5.16 relating to
the operation of Cabarets. Scott Solla seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Addinq a New Section to AMC 5.44 Requiring Film Permits Under Certain
Circumstances
Ms. Banfield spoke to the need for a permit for filming of motion pictures.
Steve Baker moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance adding a new section 5.44 in the Arlington
Municipal Code to require a permit for filming of motion pictures. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
that passed with a unanimous vote.
Adoption of the City's Fee Resolution
Ms. Banfield noted that the changes had been reviewed at the City Council Workshops.
Steve Baker moved to adopt the proposed Resolution revising the City's Fee Schedule and repealing
Resolution No. 2010-002 and Resolution No. 2010.006. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed
with a unanimous vote.
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INFORMATION
Heather Brown Regarding Youth Suicide Awareness
Heather Brown from the Arlington High School Booster Club spoke to the suicide that happens within the
area and the actions a compassionate group of adults are taking in the name of suicide prevention. It
was stated that information regarding upcoming Suicide Awareness Programs and Forums would be
made available on the City's Website.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson reported on events she had recently attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave brief reports, while Dick
Butner, Chris Raezer, and had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session for the discussion of
pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)], as this is postponed to the next Workshop meeting.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was immediately adjourned at 8:02PM
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