HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 3-12-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 12, 2012
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Rob Putnam,
David Kuhl, Bill Blake, Cristy Brubaker, Monica Schlagel, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: All members were present.
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft and Skip Smith — Cemetery Board, Bruce Angell — Planning
Commission Chair, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Mike Hopson — Airport Board,
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
Riverfront Master Plan Presentation
Stormwater Utility Director at Public Works Utilities Bill Blake and Public Works Director Jim Kelly
presented the Riverfront Master Plan and distributed the power point presentation that had previously
been presented. Mr. Blake spoke to the Plan and noted that there were several the basic ideas derived
from the recently held Riverfront Plan meeting. Over the next year he would be looking for citizen input of
new good ideas. Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis also gave input regarding the Plan and answered
several questions regarding the existing buildings in the Haller Park area. On April 26 at 5:30PM a tour of
the area will be conducted.
Cemetery Name Chance Babyland to Children's Garden
Skip Smith and Maxine Jenft from the Cemetery Board presented the name change suggestion. They
then answered Council questions.
Grant Acceptance From Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the 67th NE Phase III
Reconstruction Project
Jim Kelly gave a history of the project grant. He noted an error on the grant amount - the actual total
amount would be $6,049,731, not $6 047,731 as reported. Another presentation will take place before
the project goes to bid.
Settlement Agreement with Marion Taylor Regarding Stormwater D. NE Comp Plan Amendment
Mr. Kelly gave a brief summary of stormwater on the Taylor property. An agreement has been reached in
this situation which resolves the issue.
67th Ave. Phase III Right of Way Procurement Package #6
Senior Engineer Eric Scott noted that with this package all property owners have signed, with the
exception of the Railroad. He then answered Council questions.
43`d Ave. NE / 172"d St. NE Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Concurrent Rezone
Community Development Director David Kuhl presented the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, gave a
brief summary of the property and asked that it return to the Highway Commercial designation. There is a
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Public Hearing scheduled for the Council on April 2, 2012. He then answered Council questions about
access, location and zoning.
43rd Ave NE — 515t Avenue NE (National Foods) Comp Plan Amendment
Mr. Kuhl located the 80 acre parcel where it does not match the zoning, and the change would make it
consistent with the existing zoning designation. He then answered several council questions.
Additional Environmental Consultinq Services on Airport Lot 108
Airport Manager Rob Putnam reviewed the project consultant change order and answered Council
questions. This will be addressed by the Airport Commission at their meeting tomorrow.
Request for name change to Jordan Ridge
Mr. Putnam also addressed the request for a name change for an area of Snohomish County to be called
Jordan Ridge. If approved, this request would then be reported to the Washington State Board of
Geographical Names. Mr. Putnam requested Council input.
Ordinance Amending Qualifications for Planning Commissioner to Expand the Residency
Requirement to the Boundaries of the UGA
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed the request to expand the residency boundaries to
the UGA for Planning Commission members. The residency change would then align with other City
Boards and Commissions. She then answered Council questions. There has been no input from the
Planning Commission, as it has not been presented, and it was requested that the Planning Commission
comment on the matter. Debora Nelson asked to have a ratio of City residents vs. UGA representatives.
This will be placed on the next Planning Commission Agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ITEMS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
The Council discussed a proposed Boy and Girls Club expansion, and they will view the property at a
future date.
BOEING TOUR
Chris Raezer stated that the Council has been invited to take a tour April or May through the Boeing
plant. He distributed information concerning Boeing and the Arlington community.
2012 ELECTION TIMELINES
Ms. Banfield briefly addressed the Election Timelines.
There were no members of the public wishing to speak to members of the Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle stated the need for a 20 minute Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] with no action to be taken during or
after the meeting. The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 7:58PM.
RECONVENE and ADJOURN
The meeting was reconvened at 8:15PM and with no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was immediately adjourned.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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