HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 04-25-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
April 25, 2011
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker, Mayor
Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Fire Chief Bruce Steadman, Jim
Kelly, Paul Ellis, Vic Ericson, Kris Wallace, and Jan Bauer
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Walt Reibe
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at TOOPM.
Mar4ilyln Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Sally Lien seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Snohomish County Tourism Bureau Annual Update — Amy Spain
Amy Spain Executive Director of the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau distributed the Snohomish
County Tourism Bureau 2010 Annual Report, along with a Tourism Bureau packet. She addressed
programs and information regarding tourism, and also spoke to the recent announcement of the State
Tourism Office closure, effective July 1, 2011, addressing the proposed changes which would be made
as a result of the closure. At the conclusion of her presentation Ms. Spain answered Council questions.
WWTP Change Order #9
Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed this Change Order, stating that this most likely would be the
last requested. He reviewed previous change orders and their total dollar amouonts which are less than
'/z of 1 % of the original contract value. He then answered Council questions.
2011 Slurry Seal Project - bid opening April 28
Mr. Kelly noted Thursday's bid opening with a final conclusion most likely ready by Monday.
Authority for Mayor to sign $195K DOE Grant Agreement
Mr. Kelly noted the grant recently received by the City to help fund construction of the Old Town
Stormwater Wetland. He, along with Kris Wallace, then addressed the project and answered Council
questions.
Utility Administration Building
Mr. Kelly, along with Capital Projects Manager Paul Ellis, gave a power point presentation with the
request to purchase a modular building for use as the Utility Administration Building. Implications involve
the close proximity to Haller Park and the building's proposed use for community events, as well as other
uses. Throughout the presentation Mr. Kelly and Mr. Ellis answered several Council questions. Mr. Kelly
also spoke to the project cost.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting Aril 25 2011
Fire Station 46 Change Orders #1 & 2
Mr. Ellis gave an update on the Fire Station Renovation, noting that the construction is about two weeks
behind schedule because of the weather. He explained the first two requested change orders and
answered Council questions.
Janitorial Contract
Mr. Ellis stated that under the direction of Kurt Patterson, our janitorial services have been rebid and
evaluated, with SMS Janitorial services receiving the greatest score in the evaluation process and at a
cost reduction to the City. Mr. Ellis then answered Council questions.
Adopt -a -Park Presentation
Mr. Ellis spoke to the Adopt -a -Park program which is aimed at groups and families who wish to help with
park maintenance for a minimum of 2 days a year. The major park maintenance would still be performed
by City maintenance crews. Discussion followed.
Executive Session
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield announced the need for an Executive Session to review
collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of
a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)] to last approximately 20 minutes, with no action to be taken
before or after the meeting and with a 5-minute break beforehand. The meeting was adjourned at
8:30PM.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:54PM and with no further business, the meeting was immediately
adjourned.
Baker, Mayor Pro Tern
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