HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 2-13-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 13, 2012
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Monica Schlagel,
Elizabeth Chamberlin, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, David Kuhl, Todd Hall, Cristy Brubaker, Julie Good, Jan
Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Cemetery Board, Bob Nelson, Walt Riebe, Mike Hopson,
Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, and Brittany Kleinman
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed with
a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Briefing from Washington Cities Insurance Authority
Lisa Roberts from Washington Cities Insurance Authority gave an informational presentation regarding
the Washington Insurance Authority and the role it plays in the City of Arlington's insurance program.
She addressed how members should respond to common Council situations and then she answered
Council questions.
67th Avenue Phase III Right of Way Procurement Package #4
City Engineer Eric Scott, along with Public Works Director Jim Kelly, spoke to the Right of Way
Easements along 67th Avenue. He addressed the three types of rights of way and noted that 17 of the
total 19 agreements needed have been signed. Mr. Scott then answered Council questions
Airport Boulevard Request to Bid
Eric Scott and Jim Kelly spoke to the Airport Boulevard project. With the use of a power point
presentation Mr. Scott gave an overview of the Airport Boulevard design, costs, history, and schedule of
events. Mr. Scott then answered Council questions.
Airport Boulevard Proiect Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT
Mr. Kelly and Mr. Scott addressed Airport Boulevard Agreements with WSDOT. They then answered
Council questions.
Mr. Kelly distributed information and then spoke to a truck that would be purchased from Dwayne Lane
for $7,500. This does not need to go out to bid.
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District for School Resource Officer
Police Chief Beazley gave the history of the School Resource Officer position and the cost that would
now be shared by the School District and the City.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 13 2012
2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Preliminary Docket
With the use of a power point presentation Associate Planner Todd Hall noted items proposed for the
2012 Comp Plan Amendments Preliminary Docket. He briefly spoke to each of the items and answered
Council questions. There will be a Public Hearing at the February 23 Planning Commission meeting.
Cancellation of ILA with Darrington for Building Inspection Services
Community Development Director David Kuhl gave the history of this ILA for Building Inspection Services
in Darrington and briefly spoke to the need to suspend these services. He asked to change the ILA to
accommodate Darrington for a short time and with a raise in the inspection cost. The Council asked for a
60-90 day time limit for the ILA.
Graafstra/Country Charm Annexation
Mr. David Kuhl talked about the petition for the Graafstra Annexation, giving a sketch of the background,
a description of the property, and activities already present on the property. The Annexation is a lengthy
process required by State law. Mr. Kuhl then answered Council questions.
2011 Grants Report
Assistant City Administered Kristin Banfield spoke to the $6.9 million Arlington has received in grant
money for City projects since March 2011. Ms. Banfield addressed some of the grant monies and then
answered several Council questions.
2011 Goals Report
With the use of a power point presentation Ms. Banfield spoke to the progress of the City's 2011 goals.
There were no members of the audience who wished to speak on matters not on the Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:58PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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