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Home My WebLink AboutSigned Minutes 3-6-12Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third March 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: All Council members were present. City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Kris Wallace, Rob Putnam, Todd Hall, Sherri Phelps, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Ron Thomas, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Mike Hopson — Airport Commission, Kay Duskin, Yolanda Larson, and Bob Nelson Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Revised Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Cornerstone Award — Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Cartwright — Advanced Orthopaedic Institute Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis described the Cornerstone Award. He spoke of the orthopaedic practice of Jeff and Judy Cartwright which has recently come to Arlington and gave a history of the building in which the practice is located. The Cartwrights were then presented the Cornerstone award by Mayor Tolbert. Relay for Life -18' Place Award in Downtown Storefront Decoration for Paint the Town Purple Kay Duskin, chair of Paint the Town Purple, introduced committee members Yolanda Larson and Sarah Arney. Ms. Duskin then presented the first place award to the City of Arlington for their excellent decorations. Sherri Phelps officially received the award. Ms. Duskin announced that to date $63,000 has been raised for the cause. PUBLIC COMMENT Troy Burgess, 400 East Highland Drive, Arlington, voiced concern about the nasty condition of a semi - vacant neighboring house at 324 Highland Drive, where garbage is strewn about inside and out, all of which has resulted in vermin and an ugly situation. He further stated that people are now going inside to take scrap metal and other items from the house. It seems that Keller Williams is the agency that one could deal with. He asked for Council help. Discussion and clarification followed. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern 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 February 21 and February 27, 2012 meetings 2. Accounts Payable EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27476 through #27497 dated February 1, 2012 through February 29, 2012 in the amount of $1,129,430.45, and Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 5 2012 EFT Payments and Claims Checks #76008 through #76117 dated February 22, 2012 through March 5, 2012 in the amount of $396,007.92 PUBLIC HEARING Star Annexation 60% Petition Associated Planner Todd Hall gave a history of the Annexation request, and with the use of a power point presentation he located the property on a site map. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:16PM. Ms. Charlene Allen, 8927 172"d St NE, Arlington, located the area in which her farm is situated, that is, in the middle of the proposed annexation. She stated that she wishes to remain a farm, and not be annexed to the city. Ms. Allen spoke against the proposed Annexation, and she stated her desire to be Igrandfathered in' if this in fact annexation does happen. Ron Thomas, 23515 Novelty Hill Road, Redmond, a proponent of Star Annexation, presented the positive reasons to move forward with the Annexation. He spoke to the zoning areas within the Annexation and noted that it has been in the UGA for about six years and also noted wetlands within the area. He then gave a brief summary of reasons annexation would be a good thing. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:26PM. Several Council members, also Associate Planner Todd Hall, answered some of Ms. Allen's concerns. A lengthy discussion and clarification followed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Adopting the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Final Docket Todd Hall asked that the Council adopt the Comprehensive Plan Amendments Final Docket and he briefly reviewed each of the 5 proposed Amendments. Staff has asked for approval of the docket itself, not each item within. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed Resolution approving the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Final Docket. Ken Klein seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Authorization to Award a Contract to Shannon and Wilson for the Haller Well Rehabilitation Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly gave a brief review of the Project request. He spoke to the proposal submitted by Shannon & Wilson and answered several Council questions. Dick Butner moved to accept the Haller Well Rehabilitation Proposal submitted by Shannon & Wilson for the cost of $49,880 and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for work, pending final approval by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote 67`h Right of Way Easements and Dedications, Package #5 Senior Engineer Eric Scott spoke to the rights -of -way needed for 67'h Avenue. He then answered Council questions. Debora Nelson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the 671h Ave. 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 Myricks pending final review by the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 5. 2012 Authorization to Pay Off the 1998 Public Works Trust Fund Loan Early Public Works Staff Accountant Kris Wallace reviewed her request to pay off the Trust Fund Loan early and noted the amount of money that could be saved. She and Finance Director Jim Chase then answered Council questions. Dick Butner moved to authorize the Water Department to pay off Public Works Trust Fund Loan #98- 78898-003 and save future interest payments of approximately $40,501. Steve Baker seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Adopt a Park Agreement and MOU with Stilly Valley Little League Jim Kelly spoke to the long partnership between the City and the Stilly Valley Little League. A formal agreement for this partnership has been requested under the Adopt a Park Agreement. He noted that the Park Arts and Recreation Commission support the idea. Randy Tendering moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Adopt -a -Park agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Stilly Valley Little League and the City of Arlington for the 2012 season, pending final review by the City Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Interlocal Agreement with Department of Corrections for Pipe Removal on Airport Lot 108 Airport Manager Rob Putnam addressed an Agreement for Pipe Removal with the Department of Corrections. He then answered several Council questions. Debora Nelson moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Correctional Industries Environmental Services in the amount of $27,454.07 for the abatement, removal, and disposal of approximately 480 lineal feet of asbestos -containing pipe, subject to final approval of the City Attorney. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Ordinance to Allow for Short Term Interfund Loans Finance Director Jim Chase spoke to administrating Short Term Interfund Loans, explaining the reasons for the request. He then addressed Council questions. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Proposed Ordinance providing for Short Term Interfund Loans. Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Authorization to Sign the 4"' Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Public Works for Equipment Maintenance / Repair Service Mr. Chase briefly explained the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County. He then answered Council questions. Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 4 to the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Equipment/Vehicle Repair Services, Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Mr. Allen Johnson noted that the Yellow Pages are out and he also announced that he is a new grandfather and he wished Councilmember Oertle a happy birthday. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Tolbert gave a brief summary of meetings and events 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. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 5, 2012 EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:2913M. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 4 of 4