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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
May 16, 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: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief
Nelson Beazley, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, Public Works Personnel Cristy Brubaker, Jeff
Pitman, Katie Kelleher, Jay Downing, Linda Taylor, Reta Shepard, Kent Pruitt, Eric Scott, Larry Mills, Kris
Wallace, and Abe Calderon, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Representative Kirk Pearson, Ken Klein, Neil Knutson, Mike Hopson, Walt
Riebe, Megan Scott, and Kari Ilonummi
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Community Transit Update, Todd Morrow
Mr. Morrow distributed Community Transit information, and with the use of an overhead presentation he
spoke to transportation services provided, those who use transit services, the services that would be cut,
and the need for additional funding due to a loss in revenue. At the conclusion of his presentation Mr.
Morrow addressed Council questions and comments.
National Public Works Week Recognition
Public Works Director Jim Kelly introduced employees present from the Public Works Department and
spoke to some of the jobs that these folks do for the City. Each employee self introduced.
Representative Kirk Pearson briefly addressed those in attendance in regard to several pieces of
legislation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kari Ilonummi addressed ways in which to calm the current economic crisis in the United States.
CONSENT AGENDA
Steve Baker moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the May 2 & 9, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #73395 through #73532 dated May 3, 2011 through
May 16, 2011 in the amount of $650,180.80
3. National Public Works Week Proclamation
4. Proclamation for Arlington Relay for Life, June 4-5, 2011
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Scott Solla spoke in support of, and gave information on, Arlington's Relay for Life occurring on the first
week in June.
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution to Surplus 1994 Ambulance and Sell to Fire District #24
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman gave accolades to the Public Works Department and then addressed the
request to surplus a 1994 ambulance.
Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Resolution to surplus the 1994 Ford ambulance and sell it to
Snohomish County Fire Department #24 (Darrington) for $1.00. Steve Baker seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
Authorization to Accept the Pacific Mobile Proposal for the Utility Administration Office Building
Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis, along with Public Works Director Jim Kelly, addressed the mobile
building scheduled to be replaced, and they gave a brief description of the replacement building and how
it would be funded. Mr. Ellis and Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions and concerns.
Dick Butner moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a purchase contract with KCDA Purchasing for the
procurement and installation of a modular office building from Pacific Mobile that will house the Public
Works Utility Administration Department. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a majority
vote, with Steve Baker casting the vote in opposition.
Authority to Bid Cemetery Office Remodel & Approve Water Rights Sale
Jim Kelly described the present Cemetery Office building and spoke to the reasons for the need of a new
building.
Scott Solla moved to authorize staff to advertise for construction services to remodel the Cemetery Office
building and approve the sale of 23 acre feet of Cemetery water rights to the Water Utility at a price of
$2,000 per acre foot to finance the cemetery Office Remodel and other Cemetery capital expenditures.
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Authority to Bid Washington/Lenore
Prior to the meeting Mr. Kelly distributed information on next three issues that he would be addressing
and with the use of a power point presentation Jim Kelly spoke of the need to replace the water line on
Washington and Lenore Streets. Water line replacement would occur in tandem with area street paving.
Dick Butner moved to authorize staff to advertise for construction of the Washington St. and Lenore St.
Water Main Replacement Project. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Authority to Bid Stillaquamish Avenue Pavinq Project
Continuing the power point presentation, Mr. Kelly addressed the Stillaguamish Avenue Paving Project.
He then answered Council questions.
Scott Solla moved to authorize staff to advertise for construction of the Stillaguamish Avenue Paving
Project. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Authority to Contract with Snohomish County for the Stillaquamish Avenue Cape Sea
Using the power point presentation Mr. Kelly spoke to the request for aCape Seal pavement preservation.
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Scott Solla moved to approve Resolution XXX authorization for the City to issue a Work Order to
Snohomish County for installation of a Cape Seal on Stillaguamish Avenue between Maple and Vt
Streets. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution to Reiect All Slurry Seal Bids and Authorize Staff to Rebid
Mr. Kelly asked that all bids be rejected and then reopened for new bids. City Attorney Steve Peiffle
Scott Solla moved to approve the Resolution rejecting all bids received for the 2011 Slurry Seal project
and authorize staff to rebid the project. Dick Butner seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous
vote.
Authority for the Mayor to Sian the Skagit Valley Humane Society Animal Shelter Contract
Police Chief Nelson Beazley gave a brief history of the animal control issue and asked for Council
approval of the Skagit Valley Shelter Contract.
Sally Lien moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Commercial Agreement with the Humane Society of
Skagit Valley to provide for the care, detention and destruction of stray animals. Marilyn Oertle seconded
the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Authority for the Mayor to Sign the Renewal of the Snohomish Regional Druq Taskforce I
Chief Beazley asked for support of this request.
Sally Lien moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the Snohomish Regional
Drug and Gang Task Force. Dick Butner seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution to Surplus Police Department Cars
Chief Beazley asked for support of the surplus of two police vehicles no longer viable for fleet use.
Sally Lien moved to approve the resolution to dispose of the two vehicles as surplus and deposit the
proceeds into the equipment rental replacement fund for the future purchase of police department
vehicles. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
INFORMATION
City Administrator Allen Johnson noted the new Yellow Pages format and noted that the AMC is nearly
finished and ready for use. In Mr. Johnson's upcoming absence, Assistant Administrator Kristin Banfield
and Capital Projects Manager Paul Ellis will be in charge.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson reported on events she had recently attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave brief reports
while Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
GIS (Geographical Information System) Analyst Katy Kelleher gave a description of her job.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would not be the need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29PM.
Margaret Larson, Mayor
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