HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-20-11e Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
June 20, 2011
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla (via
telephone), 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, Rob
Putnam, David Kuhl, Cristy Brubaker, Sherri Phelps, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City
Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Neil Knutson, Mike Hopson, Ken Klein 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. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed
with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Chuck Morrison, Red Cross
Mr. Morrison was not available; however Mayor Larson gave a brief report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Steve Baker moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda
which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the June 6 and 13, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #73743 through #73904 dated June 7, 2011
through June 20, 2011 in the amount of $489,172.08
3. Ordinance effecting the Thompson Annexation effective on July 8, 2011
4. Ordinance effecting the Hilltop Sports Annexation effective on July 8, 2011
PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance Adopting New Sections in AMC 20.96 Regarding the Process for Adopting an
Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket by the City
Community Development Director David Kuhl reviewed the Ordinance. He noted that this has
been approved by the Planning Commission.
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At 7:05PM the Public Hearing was opened and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing
was immediately closed.
Steve Baker moved to adopt the ordinance approving the amendments to AMC 20.96
Amendments (PLN20110023) as presented by Community Development staff and
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
that passed with a unanimous vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Contract for 2011 Airport Roofing Projects
Airport Manager Rob Putnam gave a brief description of the building needing to be roofed. He
also addressed the bids which had been received. Mr. Putnam asked for Council approval and
then answered Council questions.
Linda Byrnes moved to approve a total project amount not to exceed $73,172 for the 2011
Airport Roofing Project to include an initial contract with OK Roofing, Inc. for the amount of
$69,687.54. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an MOU with the Employee Representation Board
City Administrator Allen Johnson spoke to the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Employee Representation Board. He asked for Council approval.
Steve Baker moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Employee Representation Board. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous
vote.
Ordinance - Revisions to Various Sections of AMC Title 9 as Requested by City
Prosecutor
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield gave a brief history of the Ordinance and then
asked for Council approval.
Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Ordinance amending AMC Title 9 as requested by
the City's prosecutor. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance - Adding a New Chapter to AMC Title 2 — Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve
Police Officers' Relief and Compensation Fund
Kristin Banfield addressed the slightly revised Ordinance distributed this evening. She then
answered Council questions.
Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Ordinance adding a new Chapter 2.108 to the
Arlington Municipal Code to form a local Board of Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers.
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance — Adding a New Chapter to AMC Title 2 -- Public Records Index
Ms. Banfield briefly described the new AMC Chapter. She then addressed Council questions.
Steve Baker moved to approve the proposed ordinance adding a new Chapter 2.112 to the
Arlington Municipal Code to declare the development and maintenance of an index of all city
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records as unduly burdensome. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
Ordinance Amending AMC Chanter 8.17 Regarding Chicken & Bee Keeping Regulations
Ms. Banfield noted some of the amendments that have been made to the existing regulations.
She then answered Council questions and discussion followed.
Linda Byrnes moved to table Ordinance Amending AMC Chapter 8.17 to the next Council
Workshop. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
INFORMATION
Allen Johnson reminded Council of the mini -retreat this Friday at 1:OOPM.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson gave a brief report of her recent activities.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave brief
reports, while Scott Solla had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
He also noted that the Council will again address meeting attendance via phone.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.
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Margaret Larson, Mayor
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