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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-5-11• Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third December 5, 2011 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Debora Nelson, 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, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Doug Schmidt, Brian Price, Jim Kelly, Brian DeWitt, Rory Bolter, Dan Hargroves, Bob Beam, Eric Scott, David Kuhl, Bill Blake, Lynne Bridges, Linda Taylor, Elizabeth Chamberlin, Seth Kinney, Kris Wallace, Monica Schlagel, Roxanne Guenzler, Debbie Strotz, Julie Good, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Terry Marsh, Bob Nelson, Barbara Tolbert, Bruce Angell, Gale Fiege — Everett Herald, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Mike Hobson, Cory Duskin, and Kirk Boxleitner — Arlington Times 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 Cornerstone Award — Absolute Airpark With the use of a power point presentation Assistant to the City Administrator for Special Projects Paul Ellis introduced Absolute Airpark. There was no one in attendance from this indoor trampoline center. Jim Barron, from the American Legion, spoke to the American Veterans' memorial project which has now been finished. He presented the extra $7293.75 project money to the City for project upkeep and maintenance. 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 November 21 and 28, 2011 meetings 2. Accounts Payable Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #75246 through #75343 dated November 22, 2011 through December 5, 2011 in the amount of $224,519.14 and Payroll Checks #27404 through #27424 and Electronic Payments and Payroll Checks for the period of November 1, 2011 through November 30, 2011 in the amount of $1,254,138.60 3. Request for Authorization to apply for tourism grant funds 4. 2011 AC Water Main Project Closeout 5. Appoint Jerrie Inman to Library Board Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meetinq December 5, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING 2012 Budget With the use of a power point presentation City Administrator Allen Johnson spoke to the proposed 2012 Budget which was also distributed in hard copy prior to the presentation. He reviewed the budget process history and noted that the budget is now balanced. It is a 10% reduction from the 2011 budget. Mr. Johnson then reviewed Revenues and Expenditures, a breakdown of the 2012 Budget, a breakdown of Tax Sources, and a distribution of the Revenues. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:14PM. Brian Price, 18617 Balmoral Drive, Arlington, introduced himself as a City of Arlington Fire Department employee and an Arlington Resident. He urged the Council not to cut police and fire services. He also noted that Police and Fire go only to mandatory training, while all other training is paid by the officers, themselves. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:16PM. Marilyn Oertle asked if the health insurance cut includes the Council and the Mayor, as well, and it was noted that it does. No action was taken at this time. Discussion of this evening's comments will be heard on December 12, 2011 with requested action taken on December 19, 2011. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance Adopting the Shoreline Management Plan Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake stated that the Shoreline Master Plan now has been presented in its new corrected form. Discussion followed. Steve Baker moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Ordinance adopting Chapter 20.93 regarding Critical Areas. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Ordinance Adopting the FEMA Flood Plain Regulations Mr. Blake spoke to the FEMA Floodplain Regulations, giving a background of the Ordinance and asking for Council support of the Regulations adoption. Steve Baker moved to approve the Council approve the proposed Ordinance adopting the Amended Floodplain Regulations in AMC Chapter 20.64 Floodways, Floodplains, Drainage, and Erosion; and the Riparian Habitat Zone map. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS Interlocal Agreement with Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Adopting a Framework for a Government - to -Government Relationship Bill Blake reviewed the purpose for the Interlocal Agreement. Sally Lien moved to approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement between the City of Arlington and the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Adopting a Framework for a Government -to -Government Relationship and authorize the Mayor to sign. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Advanced Arlington Manufacturinq Center Binding Site Plan Community Development Director David Kuhl addressed the Arlington Manufacturing Center Binding Site Plan, located on the former Bayliner site. Developer Brent Nickelson as present to answer questions any questions that might arise. All of this is subject to final review by the City Attorney. Steve Baker moved to accept the dedications and easements as shown on the Advanced Arlington Manufacturing Center Binding Site Plan, subject to final review by the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 5, 2011_ Approval of 67th ROW, Package #3 Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the Right of Way Package. Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions regarding the number of parcels yet needing approval. Debora Nelson moved to approve, and authorize the Mayor to sign, the 67th Ave Phase 3 project Right - of -Way, Easement, and Real Estate transactions negotiated by the City of Arlington and their real estate transaction agent, HDR, Inc., for the Alspach, the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Assn. and the Kjolso properties, pending final review by the City Attorney. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. 2011 Centennial Trail Project Closeout With the use of a power point presentation Mr. Kelly projected the Trail location, and with this answered Council questions asked at the previous presentation. Marilyn Oertle moved -to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Construction Acceptance Letter for the 2011 Centennial Trail Project. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Joint Resolution for Manufacturing Industrial Center David Kuhl spoke to the proposed Manufacturing Industrial Center and asked for consideration of a Resolution between the Cities of Arlington and Marysville and the Tribe. He distributed a revised Resolution reducing the 737 Max and Boeing language. Discussion followed. Steve Baker moved to approve the Joint Resolution between Marysville, the Tulalip Tribe and the City of Arlington relating to the advancement of the planning and implementation of a regional Manufacturing and Industrial Center in the Smokey Point and airport industrial areas, and to coordinate with regional partners to facilitate supplier expansion in the area. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Orientation for the Mayor elect and Council members elect begins soon. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Larson reported on meeting and events she had recently attended. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave brief reports while Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney announced that there would be need for an Executive Session lasting approximately 15 minutes with no action taken during or after that meeting, to review collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]. The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 7:50PM, after a 5-minute break was taken. The meeting was reconvened at 8:11 PM, and with no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at L/Margaret Larson, Mayor Page 3 of 3