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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 9, 2011
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker,
Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Fire
Chief Bruce Steadman, Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Cristy Brubaker, Paul Ellis, Kris Wallace, Brian
Dewitt, Eric Scott, Roxanne Guenzler, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: All members were present.
Also Known to be Present: Michael Hopson
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 FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Utility Admin Office Building
Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis and Public Works Director Jim Kelly gave background for the
roposed Utility Admin Building. Jim Kelly then distributed a memo from Richard Warren outlining
ie building costs, size and funding. Council members suggested community outreach on the
roject to let citizens know that building funds were not from the Utility Rate increases. Throughout
ie Presentation Mr. Ellis and Mr. Kelly answered Council questions.
67th Ave. Amenities Presentation
Mr. Kelly gave power point presentation on the 671h Avenue Project and explained retaining wall
options/costs and options for street furniture on 67th Avenue.
Authority to Bid Cemetery Office Remodel
Jim Kelly reviewed the proposed expansion of the current Cemetery Office. This will move forward
to next Council meeting.
Authority to Bid Washington/Lenore
Jim Kelly explained cost/budget for the Washington St. and Lenore St. Water Main Replacement
project. This will move forward to next meeting.
Authority to Bid Stillaguamish Avenue Paving Project
Jim Kelly addressed the Stillaguamish Avenue Paving Project also the partnering with Cascade
Valley Hospital and the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians on the project.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meetinq May 9, 2011
Authority to Contract with Snohomish County for the Stillaguamish Avenue Cape Seal
Jim Kelly spoke to the project and presented an explanation of the cape seal process, stating that
the design is complete and ready to bid.
Request to Reject All Slurry Seal Bids
Jim Kelly is requesting that the Council rejects all bids received for the Slurry Seal Project, as there
was only one bid.
AMC Land Use Code to Address How Comp Plan Docket is Approved by Council
Community Development Director David Kuhl addressed the proposed Minor Land Use Code
Amendments Annual Docketing Process for Comp Plan Amendments and answered Council
questions.
Skagit Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter Contract
Police Chief Nelson Beazley reviewed the contractual agreement between the City of Arlington and
the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, stating that staff is pleased with the service that the City is
receiving. He recommends renewal of the contract.
Renewal of the Snohomish Regional Drug Taskforce ILA
Chief Beazley addressed the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Regional Drug
and Gang Task Force and stated that the partnership provides essential assistance to the Police
Department, especially in the area of training and undercover operations.
Resolution to Surplus Police Department Cars
Chief Beazley spoke to the surplus of two motor vehicles no longer viable for fleet use because of
mechanical condition and the need for them to be sold as surplus.
Resolution to Surplus 1994 Ambulance and Sell to Fire District #24 (Darrington)
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman addressed the proposed Resolution to surplus a 1994 Ford ambulance
and possibility sell to Snohomish County Fire Protection District #24 (Darrington) for $1.00. The
ambulance is currently in storage and no longer in service. Chief Stedman then answered council
questions.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM.
argaret Larson, Mayor
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