HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-21-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
March 21, 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: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Bruce Steadman,
Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, David Kuhl, Bill Blake, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Walt Riebe, Neil Knutson, Michael Prihoda — Arlington/Smokey Point
Chamber, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Gale Fiege — Everett Herald, and Kari Ilonummi
In the absence of Mayor Larson, Mayor Pro Tern Steve Baker called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and
the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Neil Knutson, Arlington resident, spoke of the requirements for keeping chickens within the City Limits.
He remembers a maximum number of 7 that are allowed within the City limits and he spoke to this matter
and took issue with the present Code. Mr. Knutson was told that this matter will be again reviewed by the
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle 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 March 7 & 14, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #72792 through #72946 dated February 23, 2011
through March 7, 2011 in the amount of $484,383.91
3. Deed converting property on 1661h PI NE to City -owned right-of-way
4. Deed converting property on 173`d St NE to City -owned right-of-way
5. Accepting 43d Ave NE right-of-way from Walmart
6. Accepting 172"d St NE right-of-way from Stillaguamish Dental Clinic
7. Authorize the acceptance and installation of "Waterline" granite sculptures at Lebanon Park
8. Commission Reappointments: PARC: Francis Barden to 4-1-2015; Airport: Don Munson and
Barbara Tolbert to 4-1-2014; Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Barbara Tolbert to 4-1-2013
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PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
Professional Services Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for Design of 173rd St NE
Public Works Director Jim Kelly noted the Agreement with Perteet. He briefly reviewed the services that
would take place. Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
Scott Solla moved to approve the scope of work from Perteet, Inc. for consulting and design services to
support preparation of construction documents for the proposed 173rd Avenue project and authorize the
Mayor to sign the contract, pending final approval by the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion
that passed with a unanimous vote.
Professional Services Agreement with Northwest Archaeology for Cultural Resource Assessment
for 173` Street NE
Mr. Kelly described the need for this Assessment and answered Council questions.
Scott Solla moved to approve the Northwest Archaeological Associates scope of work for the proposed
173`d Avenue a Cultural Resource Assessment and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, pending final
approval by the City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Stormwater Wetland Phase II Bid Award
Jim Kelly gave a brief description of the contract award.
Dick Butner moved to award the Old Town Stormwater Wetland Construction Contract to Reece Trucking
& Excavation, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract, pending final approval by the City
Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Professional Services Agreement with Shea Carr Jewell. Inc. for the Comprehensive
Transportation Plan Update & Pavement Condition Analysis
Mr. Kelly reviewed the reasons for the requested Comprehensive Plan Update. He noted the cost for
both portions of the Contract.
Dick Butner moved to approve the scopes of work from Shea -Carr -Jewell for consulting services for
preparation of the City's Transportation Comprehensive Plan, an element of the General Comprehensive
Plan, and for conducting a pavement condition assessment, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract,
pending final approval by the City Attorney. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Public Hospital District No. 3 and Skagit County
Public Hospital District No 1 to Guarantee Site Development & Erosion Control Obligations
City Attorney Steve Peiffle addressed the Council with information that he noted had previously been
discussed at the workshop. He spoke to the contract bond and recommended Council approval.
Chris Raezer moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish
County Hospital District No. 3 and Skagit County Hospital District No. 1 to guarantee site development
and erosion control obligations. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Annexing Right -of -Way on SR631
Community Development Director David Kuhl addressed the requested Annexation, giving a description
of the location and a history of the request. There were no Council questions.
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Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed Ordinance to annex a portion of SR 531, as shown in
Exhibits A and B. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Annexing Right -of -Way on SR9
Mr. Kuhl located the requested Right -of -Way property, gave a description of the request, and asked for
Council approval. He then answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed Ordinance to Annex a portion of SR 9, as shown in
Exhibits A and B. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Professional Services Agreement with MAKERS Architecture & Urban Design for West Arlinqton
Form -Based Code/TDR Project
Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake noted some of the minor Contract changes. Mr. Blake then
addressed Council comments and questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract with Makers for the amount of
$130,000. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution Declaring VHF Radios and Pagers as Surplus and Authorize Sale
Fire Chief Bruce Steadman addressed the Council regarding the request.
Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Resolution declaring the radios and pagers as surplus, and
include the generated revenue amount as an addition to the Fire Department training budget, and include
it in the 2011 budget supplement. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
ILA for Automatic First Response and Mutual Assistance
Chief Steadman addressed his Interlocal Agreement Request.
Sally Lien moved to approve and sign the Interlocal Agreement for Automatic First Response and Mutual
Assistance. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Authorize the Hotel -Motel Tax Distributions for 2011
Finance Director Jim Chase discussed the Hotel -Motel Tax Distribution. Mr. Chase then addressed
Council questions.
Sally Lien moved to approve the funding applications, as recommended by the Hotel Motel Tax
Committee. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no Discussion Items.
MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor was not present to make her report.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Linda Byrnes gave brief reports, while Chris Raezer
had nothing to report at this time.
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:5 loel/
ker, Mayor Pro Tern
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