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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-28-11Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Council Chambers 110 East Third Street November28, 2011 Dick Butner Sally Lien, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, Steve Baker, Debora Nelson, Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Tom Cooper, Doug Schmidt, Brian Price, Justin Honsowetz, Matt Allen, Jason Brisson, Wayne Mitchell, Gary Carver, Curtis Mussal, Elizabeth Chamberlin, Monica Schlegel, Seth Kinney, Jason Rhodes, Rory Bolter, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Julie Good, David Kuhl, Todd Hall, Bill Blake, Linda Taylor, Roxanne Guenzler, Cristy Brubaker, Paul Ellis, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent. Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney— North County Outlook, Ken Klein, Mike Hobson, Mayor Elect Barbara Tolbert, Shawn Yanity, Brent Nicholson, Lane Bachman, and Randy Tendering 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 Interlocal Aareement with Stjllaguamjsh Tribe of Indians Adontjna a Framework for a Government - to -Government Relationship. Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake introduced Shawn Yanity, Chair of the Stillaguamish Tribe and John Miller Executive Director of the Stillaguamish Tribe. Both noted the positive partnership between the City and the Tribes and they asked that the Council pass the Interlocal agreement. TIB Grant Award for 67th Ave NE Phase III Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly stated that the City has received a construction grant of $6,049,731 to fund the 67`h Avenue Project third and final phase. This Project should begin early April to May 2012. Mr. Kelly answered Council questions throughout his presentation, including which City monies are being used for project funding. 67th ROW. Packaae #3 Mr. Kelly spoke to the finalization of the 67th Right of Way easements and dedications, and noted that several small portions still need to be acquired. Discussion and clarification followed. 2011 AC Water Main Project Closeout Mr. Kelly stated that this letter which would close out the project. illaguamjsh Overlay Project Closeout Mr. Kelly noted that there is a correction regarding the tax, and the numbers will change slightly. He stated that this is a partnership project with the Stillaguamish Tribe. Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 28, 2011 2011 Centennial Trail Project Closeout Mr. Kelly stated that, for the most part, the project is complete. He then answered Council questions, specifically, where the City limits exist along 67th Street and the width of the Centennial trail. He will bring that information to the next Council meeting. Manufacturing/Industrial Center IMICI Comorehensive Plan Amendments With the use of a power point presentation Community Development Director David Kuhl and Associate Planner Todd Hall presented the MIC Comprehensive Plan Amendments, addressing questions and locating the area on a map. Throughout the presentation Mr. Hall and Mr. Kuhl answered Council and Staff questions. Mr. Kuhl addressed a joint Marysville — Arlington agreement, which would also include the Tulalip Tribes in the near future, and he spoke to issues regarding the Agreement between these three entities which could benefitthe MIC. Mr. Kuhl and City Administrator Allen Johnson answered Council questions. Advanced Arlington Manufacturing Center Binding Site Plan Mr. Kuhl addressed the Advanced Arlington Manufacturing Center Binding Site Plan. The existing project is on the former Bayliner property, a 24-lot area that includes 16 buildings (for sale and lease) with infrastructure. Mr. Hall, along with Assistant to the City Administrator for Special Projects Paul Ellis and Mr. Kuhl addressed Council questions. The developers were present at this meeting, and at this time Mr. Brent Nicholson answered Council questions and praised to the City staff working with him. Sublease with Arlington Food Bank Mr. Ellis gave a history of the current Food Bank and spoke to the cost savings that would occur should this sublease be approved. During the presentation Mr. Ellis answered several Council questions. Steve Baker and Dick Butner voiced questions regarding the proposed 25 to 50 year lease agreement. Mr. Butner suggested that this issue be discussed at the Council Retreat. A lengthy discussion followed and it was decided to present this item at the Council at their next meeting. Request for Authorization to Annly for Tourism Grant Funds Mr. Ellis reviewed the Requests for Grant Funds and he noted that these are not matching funds. Mr. Ellis then answered Council questions. 2012 Budaet With the use of a power point presentation City Administrator Allen Johnson reviewed the Options for Closing Deficit in the General Fund, as presented at the last meeting. He asked for Council direction. A very lengthy discussion followed. During this discussion Mayor Elect Barbara Tolbert was requested to speak, and she also addressed the Council in regards to the Budget. Also noted by Council was that was an expectation they participate in solving budget problems, as opposed to approving an already balanced budget, as in the past. At the conclusion Mr. Johnson recapped and reviewed decisions made at tonight's meeting. This will go to a Public Hearing at the next Council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44PM Margaret Larson, Mayor Page 2 of 2