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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 2-21-12Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third February 21, 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, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, David Kuhl, Bill Blake, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Mike Hopson, and Gale Fiege — Everett Herald 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 Kevin Duncan, 25829 Jim Creek Road, Arlington, General Manager of KVA Electric, Inc., addressed the upcoming grand opening of the Arlington Flight Services. He spoke to the great amenities of the Arlington Airport airport and how the airport area has such great potential for developing to attract additional airport and aircraft business. He strongly urged that this development of the airport area take place. 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 30, 2012 Joint meeting with the Arlington School District Board and Cascade Hospital Board, and the February 6, 2012 and February 13, 2012 Council meetings. A 2. Accounts Payable Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #75842 through #76007 dated February 8, 2012 through February 21, 2012 in the amount of $624,701.14 3. Appointments of Michael Hopson and Ruth Gonzales to the Airport Commission 4. Confirm appointments of Mary Ann Monty and Marilyn Kirkpatrick to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) as industry representatives PUBLIC HEARING There was no Public Hearing. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 21. 2012 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business NEW BUSINESS 67 Avenue Phase III Right of Way Procurement Package #4 Engineer Eric Scott spoke to the spoke to the rights of way that have been obtained. He addressed the 4th package he brings before the Council tonight. Mr. Scott then answered Council questions. Debora Nelson moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 67th Avenue 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 Gale Rose, Money Saver Arlington, Bradley, and SCT properties, pending final review by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Request Authority to Bid the Airport Boulevard Phase I Proiect With the use of a power point presentation Engineer Eric Scott addressed funding requested for the Airport Boulevard Project, and he asked for Council approval. Mr. Scott then answered Council questions and revisited the power point presentation when he did so. Debora Nelson moved to authorize the staff to formally bid construction of the Airport Boulevard Project, subject to review -and approval by WSDOT Local Programs and final approval by the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Request Authority to Bid Airport Boulevard Proiect Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the need for a certifying agency, and that is WSDOT. He noted that this is a standard project. Debora Nelson moved to approve WSDOT documents for acceptance of the Airport Boulevard Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign the LAG agreement, subject to final review and approval of WSDOT, Local Programs and the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District for School Resource Officer Police Chief Nelson Beazley requested approval of the renewal of the ILA with the Arlington School District. Steve Baker moved to approve the Interlocal agreement between Arlington School District No. 16 and the City of Arlington, acting through its Police Department, to provide law enforcement and related services through the assignment of a School Resource Officer. Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Cancellation of Interlocal Agreement with Darrington for Building Inspection Services Community Development Director David Kuhl discussed the amendment with the agreement with the City of Darrington for the purpose of doing building inspections. Discussion and Council questions followed. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agreement amending the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Darrington for Building Inspection Services, and to provide notice to the City of Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 21, 2012 Darrington that we intend to terminate our contract, effective April 21, 2012. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Acceptance of the 10% Petition for the Graafstra / Country Charm Annexation With the use of a power point presentation Community Development Director David Kuhl showed and spoke to the Graafstra Property proposed to be annexed. He then gave a thumbnail of the next steps in the process and answered Council questions. Marilyn Oertle moved to schedule a meeting with the initiating parties for the Graafstra / City Annexation at the March 19, 2012 City Council meeting to decide whether to accept the 10% petition for Annexation, whether the area will assume a proportionate share of debt, whether zoning will 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. Bill Blake addressed TDR questions regarding the County, as asked by Ken Klein. INFORMATION Mr. Blake noted that at this time Arlington is at a moderate flood stage, and he spoke to some of the action taken as a result of the recent heavy rain. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Tolbert gave a report of new Facebook posts in the Yellow Pages, that is, the number of Arlington's new business permits; she congratulated the Public Works staff for the award they had recently received, and she urged folks to join Arlington's Relay for Life team. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, and Ken Klein, gave brief reports, while Steve Baker had nothing to report at this time. On Thursday at 5:OOPM there is a business appreciation reception at the NASA Restaurant which will include staff and area business people. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced the need for an Executive Session to last approximately 20 minutes for the purpose of discussion of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)], with the possibility of taking action at the conclusion of the Session. The Council recessed into Executive session at 7:56PM. At 8:22PM Attorney Peiffle announced the need for an additional 10 minutes for the Executive Session. At 8:29PM the Council reconvened, and with no further business, the meeting was immediately adjourned. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3