HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-28-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 28, 2011
Dick Butner Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker, Allen
Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Jim Kelly, Bill Blake, Cristy Brubaker,
Paul Ellis, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson
In the absence of Mayor Larson, Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Sally Lien seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
Slurry Seal Project — Authority to Bid using the Small Works Roster
Public Works Director Jim Kelly distributed a Base Bid Estimate for the 2011 Slurry Seal Overlay and
spoke to the project answering Council questions during his presentation.
Confidentiality Agreement
Jim Kelly spoke to the Confidentiality Agreement and noted that the City Attorney has reviewed the
document.
67th Ave Supplement 5 - Supplement to HDR Contract
Jim Kelly addressed the additional funding to accommodate the extra work that has occurred, the result of
the supplement. He then gave an overview of the Project and answered Council questions.
Public Art Acceptance — Carved Eagle
Paul Ellis noted the eagle statue as a piece of art that is being donated by Debbie Anderson. Mr. Ellis
then answered Council questions, and discussion followed. Obstruction of view and distraction of drivers
were both questions and discussed.
Road closure request — Olympic Ave Between 4th & 5th
Paul Ellis noted the request to close a portion of Olympic Avenue on May 14, 2011 for the May Hunt,
which would bring the event to its former Olympic Avenue place. Discussion followed when Mr. Ellis and
Debbie Whitis answered Council questions.
Acceptance of Vista Final Short Plat
Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake asked for questions regarding the Vista Final Short Plat that had
come up at the last Council workshop. There were none.
Acceptance of Draco Final Short Plat
Bill Blake noted that these are the same situation as the Vista Final Short Plat. The Council was satisfied
with the presentation
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 28, 2011
Shoreline Master Plan Update
Mr. Blake gave an update of the Shoreline Master Plan and asked if he could present this to the Council
before it is formally addressed, as it is a very long document and then answered Council concerns and
questions. Mr. Blake will get the information to the Council with maps distributed in a hard copy.
Country Charm Conservation Area Update
Mr. Blake distributed and introduced information regarding the planned Arbor Day festivities at the
Country Charm Park. He addressed the listed upcoming and past events, also upcoming and completed
work parties.
Grants Report
Kristin Banfield addressed and reviewed the March 2011 Grants that have been received, are pending,
and have been rejected as of March 20, 2011. City Administrator Allen Johnson announced that the City
has also received a Firefighters Grant.
Miscellaneous Council items
Sally Lien commented on the Earthquake Workshop held last Thursday night. She also discussed the
Tourism Strategy.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48PM.
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