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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
September 12, 2011
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Dick Butner Sally Lien, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker, Mayor Larson, Allen
Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Police Officer Rory Bolter, Fire Chief
Bruce Steadman, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, David Kuhl, Paul Ellis, Julie Good, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle —
City Attorney
Council Members Absent: All were present.
Also Known to be Present: David Mathieson — Arlington Planning Commission, Ken Klein, Jim Rankin,
Barbara Tolbert, Debora Nelson, Mike Hopson, Kirk Boxleitner — Arlington Times, Sarah Arney — North
County Outlook
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda, and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with
a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
2012 Budget
Finance Director Jim Chase distributed and then addressed the Preliminary Budget as of September 12,
2011, as presented in a power point presentation. Throughout the presentation Mr. Chase answered
Council questions and there was much discussion. There will be continued workshops on this item. Input
and suggestions were solicited from all who have creative budget ideas.
Process for Filling Council Vacancy
City Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke to the process for filling the vacancy of Councilman Scott Solla. He
recommended December 1 as the final appointment date and then reviewed the proposed timeline. Mr.
Peiffle asked for input regarding the process and timeline, and answered Council questions.
A 5-minute break was taken at 8:20PM, and the meeting resumed at 8:25PM.
Land Use Code Amendments
Community Development Director David Kuhl presented the proposed Land Use Code Amendments, and
throughout the presentation Mr. Kuhl answered Council questions and concerns. Equipment stored on
vehicles was not discussed by the Planning Commission and may be eliminated for consideration.
186th Street Right of Way Dedication from Arlington School District
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the requested Right of Way Dedication. There were no Council
questions.
Enviro Propane 74th Street Right of Way Dedication
Mr. Kelly briefly addressed the proposed right of way dedication for 74'h Avenue. He then answered
Council questions.
Authority to Bid Centennial Trail Gap South Using Small Works Roster
Mr. Kelly spoke to and then answered Council questions regarding the Centennial Trail Gap.
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WWTP Change Order #10 & Project Final Acceptance Letter
Mr. Kelly noted the $0 change order and final acceptance letter and briefly spoke to both.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55PM.
Margaret La son, Mayor
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