HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 2-6-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 6, 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 Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric
Scott, David Kuhl, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Neil Knutson, Ron Thomas, Mike Hopson, Bob Nelson, and Sarah
Arney — North County Outlook
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag
followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed
with a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Andrew Shanafelt from the Muscular Dystrophy Association thanked the City Firefighters
who helped "Fill the Boot". He then presented a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Tolbert from
the MDA.
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 21, 2012 Council Mini -Retreat and January 23, 2012 Council
Meeting
2. Accounts Payable
Approval of Payroll Checks #27445 through 27453 for the period of December 31, 2011
through December 31, 2011 for $6,606.11 and
Approval of EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27454 through #27475 for the period of
January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2012 for $1,203,362.07 and
Approval of EFT Payments and Claim Checks #75716 through #75841 dated January
18, 2012 through February 7, 2012 for $390,966.23
3. Public Art Donation Acceptance
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Star Annexation — Acceptance of 10% Petition and Move Forward on 60% Petition
With the use of a power point presentation Community Development Director David Kuhl
located and described the Star property. He then gave a brief history of the Annexation request.
Mr. Kuhl then answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to accept the Annexation 10% Petition from the Star Annexation, allowing
the circulation of the 60% petition for annexation, subject to the assumption of their
proportionate share of the City's bonded indebtedness and the assumption of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial and High Density
Residential and zoning of General Commercial and High Density Residential. Chris Raezer
seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Snohomish County Coordinated Prevention Grant Agreement
Public Works Director Jim Kelly gave a brief history of the Prevention Grant Agreement and he
reviewed the ways in which it can be used. He requested acceptance of the Grant.
Dick Butner moved to approve the Snohomish County Coordinated Prevention Grant
Agreement for funding for the City's recycle program and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2012-
2013 grant agreement when finalized and approved by the City Attorney. Randy Tendering
seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Blue Marble Environmental Contract Amendment #4
Jim Kelly spoke to the Contract Amendment.
Dick Butner moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Amendment #4 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Blue Marble Environmental for the 2012-2013 grant Cycle. Randy
Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12 to reject the 2012 CPI Increases to
City Water Rates and Changes
Jim Kelly explained and then requested deferment of the CPI Increase to City Water Rates and
Changes. This would pass the savings on to the rate -payers.
Dick Butner moved to adopt the proposed ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12
to defer the 2012 CPI increases to the water rates and changes. Randy Tendering seconded
the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Johnson noted the Yellow Pages and asked for Council questions.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert gave a reporting of meetings she had recently attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and
Steve Baker gave brief reports.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Pelffle stated that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no more business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40PM.
Barbara Talbert, Mayer
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