HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-18-11Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
July 18, 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, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman,
Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Dallas Speed, Gary Schlagel, Kent Pruitt, Bill Cochinella, Don Smith, Kris Wallace,
Mike Wolenak, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Ken Klein, Katie Ellis, Vickie Solla, Skip Smith, and Gale Fiege
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
Washington State Department of Health Gold Certificate Award Presentation to Don Smith
Public Works Director Jim Kelly introduced Jolyn Leslie, P.E. Regional Engineer and Mr. Robert James,
P.E, Regional Manager of the Northwest Regional Office of the Washington State Department of Health,
NW Drinking Water Operations. Mr. James then addressed the audience and stated that the city of
Arlington has very healthy drinking water thanks in part to Don Smith and those who work with him. Mr.
Don Smith was then presented a plaque in appreciation and briefly spoke. Mr. Smith and all present from
the Water Plant shook hands with the Council and Staff.
Chuck Morrison, Red Cross
Chuck Morrison, Executive Director for Red Cross of America and Snohomish County, was introduced,
and with the use of a power point presentation he gave an overview of the services the Red Cross will
and have provided in Snohomish County and in the United States.
Kent Pruitt
Mr. Pruitt thanked City Staff for all of the maintenance of the parks from the ball players in the Arlington
area. He presented Mayor Larson with a picture of her taken right after throwing out the first pitch.
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 July 5 and 11, 2011 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #74028 through #74158 dated July 6, 2011
through the amount of $388,007.49
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PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
WWTP Protect Dedication Plaque
Public Works Director Jim Kelly noted that the WWTP Project is near completion and a dedication plaque
has been prepared. He noted the two options available with the 8 different textures, and he asked for
Council opinion. Discussion followed.
The Council discussed and decided on vertical positioning and the rest to be decided by Mr. Kelly.
Oosterwyck ROW Dedication
Mr. Kelly noted that this is in the last phase of the project.
Scott Solla moved that Council accept and approve the Oosterwyck Right -of -Way dedication and
authorize the City Attorney to draft the appropriate easement document for signature by the property
owner. Dick Butner seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Lobbyinq Services
City Administrator Allen Johnson noted the goals to address the transportation issues in Washington,
thus the ILA to jointly fund lobbying activities for SR 9.
Linda Byrnes moved that the City Council approve the Amended Interlocal Agreement to jointly fund
the costs of lobbying activities for the SR 9 Coalition. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed
with a unanimous vote.
Approval of agreement with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey re World Trade
Center Steel
Chief Bruce Steadman gave a history of the Trade Center memorial request. He stated that the piece is
more than 13 feet long and weighs more than 4,000 pounds. The monies from this project will not be
coming from City coffers.
Sally Lien moved to authorize the Fire Chief Stedman to sign the Letter Agreement with the Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey." Dick Butner seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
A letter of resignation from Vic Ericson was distributed to the Council. Mr. Johnson urged the Council to
carefully read their yellow pages. Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Kelly to address the water supply study as a
printed document distributed throughout the community and Mr. Kelly stated that the hard -copy
distribution of this report is mandated by State law. Mr. Kelly also addressed the reasons that the City
has continued to purchase water rights.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Larson gave a report of meetings and activities she had recently attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Scott Solla, Marilyn Oertle, and Steve Baker gave brief reports, while Chris
Raezer and Linda Byrnes had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
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With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Margaret Larson, Mayor
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