HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 1-23-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 23, 2012
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn
Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, 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, Police Chief
Nelson Beazley, Officers DeWitt, Phillips, Ventura and Cone, also Elizabeth Chamberlin and Monica
Schlagel, Fire personnel Kraski, Hillis, Knepper, Ruffner, Hargroves, Honsowetz, Price, Tachell,
Galbraith, Platt and Jenness, Julie Good, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Cristy Brubaker, David Kuhl, Todd Hall,
Bryan Terry, Sarah Lopez, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Bruce Angell — Planning Commission Chair, Kirk Boxleitner — Arlington
Times, Gale Fiege — Everett Herald, Ed Aylesworth, David Duskin, Margaret Larson, Terry Marsh, Linda
Byrnes, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Kris McDuffy — Supt. Arlington School District, Sid Logan,
Mike Hopson, Cindy Huleatt, Yolada Larson, Bob Larson, Kay Duskin
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed
SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
The selection of a Mayor Pro Tem is a process done every two years. Dick Butner nominated Marilyn
Oertle to be Mayor Pro Tem. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Shawn Yanity, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Shawn Yanity spoke and gave a listing of some Arlington programs supported by the Tribe. At this time
he presented the City of Arlington a check for $195,000.
Santa Run — Tom Cooper and Firefighter / Paramedic Hargroves
Assistant Fire Chief Tom Cooper briefly spoke to the annual Santa Run, and Officer Hargroves gave the
results of this 13-night special event: 6,500 pounds of food and $882 for the Food Bank.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Randy Tendering seconded the motion which passed with
a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the January 3, 2012 and January 9, 2012 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
EFT Payments and Claims Checks #75571 through #75639 dated December 31, 2011
through December 31, 2011 in the amount of $313,697.60, and
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EFT Payments and Claim Checks #75640 through #75715 dated January 4, 2012 through
January 17, 2012 in the amount of $755,581.47.
3. Public Art donation acceptance
4. Acceptance of FEMA A.F.G. grant and approval to purchase Hose & Nozzles from LN Curtis
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Regarding Annexation of a Portion
of SR 9 and SR 531
Community Development Director David Kuhl spoke to the request and asked for Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County regarding Annexation
of a Portion of SR9 and SR532. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Adopting SR9 ROW Annexation
With the use of a power point presentation Mr. Kuhl located the site and then asked for Council approval.
He then answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed ordinance providing for the Annexation to the City of
Arlington of certain unincorporated right of way situated within Snohomish County, and repealing
Ordinance 2011-010. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Adopting SR531 ROW Annexation
David Kuhl referred to the projected map as he described the property. He requested Council approval of
this Ordinance.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed ordinance providing for the Annexation to the City of
Arlington of certain unincorporated right of way situated within Snohomish County, and repealing
Ordinance 2011-009. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Consideration of Notification of Intention to Annex -10% Petition for Star Annexation
Associate Planner Todd Hall briefly spoke to the Petition for Annexation and located the area with the use
of a power point presentation. He noted the area, present zoning, and he stated that the February 6
meeting would consider acceptance of the 10% petition. Staff recommends scheduling a meeting to
consider the 10% petition. He then answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to schedule a meeting with the initiating parties for the Star Annexation at the
February 6, 2012 City Council meeting to decide whether to accept the 10% Petition for Annexation,
whether the area would assume proportionate share of debt, whether zoning would be assumed for the
annexed area, and, if approved, the proponents would be able to circulate the 60% Petition for
Signatures. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Acceptance of Dedications and Easements from the Sapphire Partners Final Short Plat
Todd Hall spoke to the Sapphire Final Short Plat.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the dedication of rights -of -way, easements, sidewalks or other public
facilities for the Sapphire Final Short Plat, as shown on the site plan received by the City on January 9,
2012, subject to minor changes in the descriptive language on the plat map. Ken Klein seconded the
motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
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Settlement Offer from Donald W. Wright Regarding Public Records Act claim
With the use of a power point presentation City Attorney Steve Peiffle presented the suit Donald W.
Wright vs. the City of Arlington. He reviewed the situation and spoke to Mr. Wright's request. Mr. Peiffle
requested that the appeal be denied, and then he answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to reject Donald W. Wright's offer to settle the Public Records Act lawsuit filed
under Snohomish County Superior Court Case #11-2-07068-7 and all related appeals by payment of
$500.00, and authorize the City Attorney to defend the case through all necessary appeals. ALL
Councilmembers seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Tolbert spoke to the revision of procedures proposed during the recent Council Retreat regarding
audience members speaking to Discussion Items.
Overview of City Website
With the use of an overhead demonstration Information Technology Manager Bryan Terry reviewed the
City Website showing how it is navigated. He asked for Council questions. He stated that Sherri Phelps
could be contacted with questions. Discussion followed. Mr. Terry encouraged Council and Community
feedback.
Public Art Donation Acceptance
Recreation Manager Sarah Lopez spoke to the Dave Tremko request to donate a wood carved eagle to
the City. This request has gone through the processes necessary for acceptance. Ms. Lopez then
answered Council questions.
Request to Rescind Water Rate CPI Adjustment for 2012
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to his Request and reasons for deferring the scheduled water rate
increases. He then answered Council questions.
Snohomish County CPG Agreement (Utilities)
Mr. Kelly noted the Prevention Grant and gave an overview of the waste reduction and recycling program.
Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
Blue Marble Environmental Contract Amendment
Mr. Kelly spoke to the Blue Marble support of the City refuse and recycling program. He was then asked a
to bring a listing of the numerous Blue Marble activities associated with the City to an upcoming meeting.
Memorandum of Understanding Between Stilly Valley Little League and City of Arlington
Mr. Kelly addressed the request by the Little League for the City to hold the fees to the 2011 rate in view
that the Little League would be providing additional maintenance activities and taking responsibility for the
grooming of the fields. He then distributed a schedule of new vs. old Stilly Valley Little League Fee rates.
Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
4th Quarter 2011 & 2011 Year End Financials
With the aid of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase reviewed information on 4th quarter
and year end financials for 2011. At the conclusion of his presentation Mr. Chase and City Administrator
Allen Johnson answered Council questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON DISCUSSION ITEMS
There was no one in the audience who wished to comment on items discussed.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Allen Johnson briefly spoke to the snow event, also Saturday's Council Retreat.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert briefly noted some of the events she had recently attended.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Dick Butner asked about the medical marijuana meeting whereupon David Kuhl gave all a brief update,
while Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker gave
brief reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attomey Steve Peiffle stated that there was no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43PM.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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