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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 13, 2011
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker, Mayor
Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Officer Rory Bolter, Rob Putnam, Bill Blake,
Cristy Brubaker, Kurt Patterson, Sherri Phelps, Julie Good, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Neil Knutson, Mike Hopson, and Jim Rankin
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
Authorize the Mayor to Sian an MOU with the Employee Representation Board
City Administrator Allen Johnson addressed the Employee Representative Board Memorandum of
Understanding, when he then presented. He emphasized the importance of the document, and positive
Council comments followed. The Board should include 5 members.
Shoreline Master Plan Update
Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake addressed the Council on the Shoreline Master Plan Update, for
which he would seek approval in July. He then went through the adoption process and addressed the
use matrix. At the conclusion of his presentation Mr. Blake answered Council questions.
Airport Master Plan Update
Airport Manager Rob Putnam addressed the Airport Master Plan Update. He gave a brief history of the
Master Plan Update and some of the items that have been changed or added These are ready for final
approval. He answered Council questions and reviewed some of the issues that have now been
resolved.
Approval of Contract for 2011 Airport Roofing Projects
Mr. Putnam reviewed the roofing projects on two buildings and spoke to the bids that have been received
for both of the roofs. The request for Council approval will allow for a 5% contingency fund. Mr. Putnam
then answered Council questions.
AMC Chapter 8.17 — Chicken & Bee Keeping Regulations
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield presented the Regulations for Chickens and Bees. She
addressed the regulations for bee keeping, also for keeping chickens and also asked for direction
regarding chickens and bees. A lengthy discussion followed, also questions and answers.
Revisions to Various AMC Sections - Requested by City Prosecutor
Ms. Banfield presented Amendments, as requested by the City Prosecutor, briefly addressing some of the
requested changes. These changes will now be put into Ordinance form for Council review.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meetinq June 13. 2011
Adding a New Section to AMC Title 2 — Volunteer Firefiahters' and Reserve Police Officers' Relief
and Compensation Fund
Ms. Banfield presented and briefly discussed the formation of this local Board.
Public Records Index Ordinance
Ms. Banfield briefly presented the requested Ordinance regarding the maintenance of City records. She
then answered Council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Scott Solla stated that he intends to teleconference at the next meeting, as he will be on the road and
unable to physically attend the next Council meeting. Discussion followed. It was suggested that the
ability to vote while teleconferencing be discussed by the Council.
A Council Retreat will take place on June 24.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:14PM.
Margaret Larson, Mayor
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