HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-24-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 23, 2011
Dick Butner Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Steve Baker, Mayor Larson,
Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, David Kuhl, Bill Blake, Vic Ericson, Paul Ellis, Jan
Bauer, Steve Peiffle —City Attorney
Council Members Absent: Linda Byrnes
Also Known to be Present: Bruce Angell — Planning Commission Chair, Neil Knutson, Mike
Hopson, Ken Klein, Jim Rankin — Retired Fire Chief, and Debora Nelson - DABA President
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM and the pledge of allegiance to the flag
followed.
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
Riverfront Planning
With the use of a power point presentation Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake presented a
package of maps on the subject of Riverfront Master Planning that could be shared with
partners in area development featuring where we are today, proximity to the water system, and
other pertinent information. Community Development Director David Kuhl also joined in the
presentation and gave further information at the conclusion of the presentation. Discussion
followed.
Planning Commission Chair Bruce Angell addressed the Council had questions about the plan
process for development, encouraging the inclusion of stakeholders in that process.
Revisions to AMC Title 8 — Animals
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed the Code updates. She reviewed the
changes that had been made. Throughout the presentation Ms. Banfield addressed Council
questions, and a lengthy discussion and clarification followed regarding dogs, chickens and
bees.
Revision to AMC Section 2.32 to Correct a Typographical Error
Ms. Banfield noted one typographical error and its correction.
SR 530/Smokey Point Boulevard Signage
Ms. Banfield located the sign in question on information she distributed prior to the meeting, and
then shared the four suggested sign options, noting that the Downtown Arlington Business
Association preferred option 2, the historic downtown Arlington. A lengthy discussion followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 24, 2011
Economic Development Update
Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis, David Kuhl and Economic Development Manager Vic
Ericson distributed the Economic Development Update — First Quarter 2011 each giving an
update of new businesses that have been established since the first of the year or that are in the
making, also new construction, events, and economic activities planned for the future.
2011 Goals Status Report - Handout
With the use of a power point presentation Kristin Banfield gave an update on each of the 2011
City Council goals, as of May 23, 2011.
Miscellaneous Council Items
The Council Retreat date is scheduled to take place on June 24 in the early evening.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25PM.
Margaret flarson, Mayor
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