HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-4-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
April 4, 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: No Council members were absent.
City Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Bruce Steadman,
Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Walt Riebe, Nola Smith and Debora Nelson - DABA, Kirk Boxleitner —
Arlington Times, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, and Mike Hobson
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.
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 January 8, March 21 & 28, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #72947 through #73075 dated March 22, 2011 through April
4, 2011 in the amount of $746,162.95, and
EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27152 through #27177 for the period March 1, 2011
through March 31, 2011 in the amount of $1,173184.29
3. Arbor Day Proclamation
4. Volunteer Week Proclamation
5. Renewal of Library Board term for Tom Monroe to 4-1-2016
6. Acceptance of Vista Final Short Plat
7. Acceptance of Draco Final Short Plat
8. Public Art Acceptance — Carved Eagle
9. Authorization for the Mayor Pro Tern to sign confidentiality agreements with PSRC and
Washington State Employment Security to complete the City's Transportation Comprehensive
Plan element
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 4, 2011
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution Supportinq Proposition 1 - CitV of Arlington Fire Department Permanent Levy for
Emergency Medical Services
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed the Levy request. She briefly reviewed the
Resolution. City Attorney Steve Peiffle explained this opportunity afforded those who wished to speak.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:05PM, and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was
closed immediately. Ms. Banfield then answered Council questions. Discussion and clarification
followed. Mr. Peiffle stated that a clarifying statement could be inserted into the motion. Linda Byrnes,
Sally Lien, and Steve Baker spoke in favor of the Resolution.
Sally Lien moved to adopt the proposed Resolution Supporting the Establishment of a Permanent
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy with direction to the staff to amend the resolution to clarify that it
is a continuing levy and not a new tax. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous
vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Authorization to Advertise the Bid for the Slurry Seal Pavement Preservation Protect Utilizing the
City's Small Works Roster
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the project planned for the Arlington and Smokey Point areas.
He gave a brief description of the pavement preservation process, and then answered Council questions.
Scott Solla moved to authorize staff to advertise and bid for the Slurry Seal Pavement Preservation
Projects from the Small Works Roster, pending final review and approval of the bidding documents by the
City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote
Authorization for the Mayor Pro Tern to Sign the 671h Phase III — Supplement #5 with HDR
Engineering
Jim Kelly addressed the request for approval of Supplement #5. He then answered Council questions.
Scott Solla moved to approve Supplement No. 5 to the HDR Engineering Contract for 67th Avenue
Reconstruction Project authorizing HDR Engineering to move forward with the additional right-of-way
work and complete the final design of the 67 h Phase III Reconstruction Project, pending final review by
the City Attorney. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Approval to close Olympic Ave from 4th to 6th on May 14, 2011
for the May Hunt
Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis addressed the DABA request for a May Hunt street closure. DABA
members Nola Smith and Debora Nelson were present and answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the closure of Olympic Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets for the May
Hunt event on May 14, 2011. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote
INFORMATION
Interlocal Agreement with Monroe Fire District #3 for Fire Department Vehicle & Apparatus
Maintenance
Fire Chief Bruce Steadman addressed the requested Interlocal Agreement. He then answered Council
questions. This item was informational and will come back for Council consideration on April 18, 2011.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Allen Johnson gave an update on Mayor Margaret after her surgery, an update on the
Arbor Day event on Saturday, and noted the upcoming newsletter. Paul Ellis reported that monies are
now available for the bathrooms at Legion Park.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 4, 2011
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson was not present, thus no report was given.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Dick Butner, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Steve Baker, Chris Raezer, and Linda Byrnes gave brief reports,
while Sally Lien had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would not be need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 PM��
Baker, Mayor Pro Tern
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