HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 2-27-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 27, 2012
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Rory Bolter, Jim Kelly, Eric
Scott, Rob Putnam, Roxanne Guenzler, Julie Good, Linda Taylor, Kris Wallace, Cristy Brubaker, Jan
Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: No Council member was absent.
Also Known to be Present: Neil Knutson and Mike Hopson — Airport Commission
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at TOOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Haller Well Rehabilitation — Authorization to Award Contract to Shannon and Wilson
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the Haller Wellfield Rehabilitation project and requested the
Council move forward to award the project to Shannon & Wilson. He stated the reasons for this request
and answered questions asked about the project.
67th Ave. Right of Way Easements and Dedications Package #5
Public Works Senior Engineer Eric Scott presented Package #5 for discussion and he made a request for
approval of the Right of Way Package at the next Council meeting. Mr. Scott answered Council
questions.
Public Works Trust Fund Loan — Authorization for Early Payoff
Public Works Staff Accountant Kris Wallace spoke to the Public Works Trust Fund Loan and requested
an early payoff for that loan. She then answered Council questions.
Contract for Pipe Removal on Airport Lot 108
Airport Manager Rob Putnam addressed the cleanup activities performed, or planned to take place, which
have been requested because of Airport property contamination. He then answered Council questions.
January 2012 Financial Report
With the use of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase gave an informational
presentation on the January 2012 Financial Report. Throughout the presentation Mr. Chase answered
questions from the Mayor and Council. At the conclusion of his presentation Mr. Chase addressed the
City's upgraded bond rating.
Adopting an Ordinance to Allow for Short Term Interfund Loans
Jim Chase addressed the reasons for creating a temporary interfund loan. He then answered Council
questions and addressed concerns regarding Council notification of funds that would be / have been
used.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting February 27, 2011
4th Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Public Works for Equipment
Maintenance / Repair Service
Jim Chase addressed the addendum to an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Public Works.
He then answered Council questions.
Presentation on Public Safety Staffing
Previous to the meeting Police Chief Nelson Beazley distributed Impact of Economic Downturn on Public
Safety Staffing, February 27, 2011 then along with Jim Chase and with the use of a power point
presentation Chief Beazley projected and reviewed the Staffing Request. Throughout the presentation
Chief Beazley answered Mayor and Council questions. A lengthy discussion followed. Each Council
member was encouraged to individually respond to Chief Beazley with questions and concerns.
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield distributed a brief summary of House actions in regard to the
Washington state budget. She then spoke to some of the results for the City of Arlington.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak on issues presented in the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:48PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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