HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-14-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 14, 2011
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker, Mayor
Larson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Bruce Steadman, Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Todd Hall, Bill
Blake, Paul Ellis, Kris Wallace, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Fred Owyen, and Deb Borgens
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda, and Sally Lien seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Professional Services Agreement for the 173` St Design
Public Works Director Jim Kelly discussed the proposal from Perteet regarding the proposed design of
173rd St. The total time for the project is 180 days. Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
173rd St Cultural Resource Assessment
Mr. Kelly asked for approval of the professional services agreement for a Cultural Resources Assessment
for the 173rd Street project.
Stormwater Wetland Phase II CGRtFaGt Aw Bid Results
Mr. Kelly noted that the distributed information is the bid results, rather than a Contract Award. He
addressed the bids that had been received and distributed the March 10, 2011 Bid Tab Sheet. Mr. Kelly
answered Council questions.
Transportation Comprehensive Plan Consultant
Mr. Kelly addressed the requested Transportation Comprehensive Plan Update and Pavement Condition
Analysis, and he answered several Council questions.
Right -of -Way Issues
- 166th Place — conversion of property to right of way
- 173rd property — conversion to right of way
- Walmart —accept 43rd Ave Right of Way
- Stillaguamish Tribe — accept easement
Mr. Kelly addressed the requested right-of-way easements as listed above. He then answered Council
questions.
In addition, Mr. Kelly announced a Roadway Preservation Project that would occur both in Smokey
Point and Old Town. He described the road seal and noted that this is the first time the City will try this
particular method, the process of which he briefly described and which will help to preserve road
surfaces.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 14, 2011
Waterline Art Acceptance
Paul Ellis noted the art, "Waterline", a proposed granite sculpture which would be given by the Arlington
Arts Council and placed by the Labyrinth at Lebanon Park.
Draco Final Short Plat AND Vista Final Short Plat
Planner Todd Hall addressed both the Draco and the Vista Short Plats. Councilman Baker voiced
concern because he questioned certain procedures that had taken place. City Attorney Steve Peiffle did
not think that any violations for the City would take place regarding Councilman Baker's concerns.
Discussion followed. This will be addressed at a future meeting.
Star Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Concurrent Rezone
Todd Hall verbally located the property and described the requested Rezone. He then answered Council
questions.
Consultant Contract for West Arlington Form -Based Code/TDR
Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake distributed information and addressed the Project.
Arlington School District CFP for the -TDR--Grant Capital Facilities Comprehensive Plan
Amendment — AND - Lakewood School District CFP for the T^� :t Capital Facilities
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Mr. Todd Hall noted that this item is for the Arlington School District and Lakewood School District Capital
Facility Plans for the Comp Plan rather than a TDR Grant, as listed. He then reviewed the changes in
each of the situations.
Declaring Old Fire VHF Radios and Pagers as Surplus
Fire Chief Bruce Steadman noted the unusable now surplus radios and pagers. He asked that proceeds
be applied to the Fire Department's training budget. Chief Steadman then answered Council questions.
Interlocal Agreement for Automatic First Response and Mutual Assistance
Chief Steadman addressed the requested Interlocal Agreement and noted some of the positive results
that would happen with mutual assistance.
Hotel -Motel Grant Distribution
Financial Director Jim Chase stated that all 11 of the application would be receiving Grant monies. Mr.
Chase then answered Council questions.
Miscellaneous Council items
Attorney Steve Peiffle distributed and addressed the development of the Smokey Point Medical Center.
He noted a specific request that has been approved at the Staff level and he is requesting Council to
approve a proposed ILA. He then explained the request. Mr. Peiffle has the ILA and is doing some re-
wording on the document.
Both Linda Byrnes and Scott Solla spoke to their personal participation in the recent Gleneagle issues,
the Food Bank, and the attempt to find a location for a Helping Hands location.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57PM.
&Margaret Larson, Mayor
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