HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 4-9-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
April 9, 2012
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Eric Scott, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, Paul Ellis,
Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: All Council members were present.
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Arney — North County
Outlook, and Josh Herschlip — Aces Casino General Manager
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
BNSF Lease Agreement for 671h Ave NE Phase III
Public Works Director Jim Kelly and Senior Engineer Eric Scott addressed the request to BNSF to obtain
the four rights -of -way easements, needed for the 67'h Avenue project. One is a permanent easement,
and one has a per year use plus 3% increase each year. There are other fees the city would be
responsible for, plus the retaining wall would mean an indefinite land lease. Discussion followed.
Throughout the presentation Mr. Kelly and Mr. Scott answered Council questions.
Public Safety 9/11 Memorial Design
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman spoke to the history and the design in which the Twin Towers piece would be
incorporated into the design of the Public Safety 9 / 11 Memorial at Fire Station 46. Currently more than
$18,000 has been collected while fundraising has not officially begun. The dedication ceremony is
preliminary scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2012. During the presentation Chief Stedman
answered Council questions.
Conversation centered around a concern that the Arlington Arts Council had not been asked to actively
be involved in the design.. A lengthy discussion and explanation followed. It was decided that this is not
an artistic display, rather it is a memorial
Draft Fee Resolution
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield gave a background of the Draft Fee Resolution, a document
which will be more easily accessible by the citizens and staff; information will be all in one place and
easily updated. She then reviewed some of the changes proposed and requested that Council members
review the document and return with questions and concerns. Ms. Banfield answered Council questions
throughout the presentation. At one point Maxine Jenft from the Cemetery Board answered Council
questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 9, 2012
Review of Boards & Commissions Appointment and Renewal Process
Kristin Banfield spoke to the 2007 Policy. One of the document changes deals with reappointments. She
then answered Council questions. A review of the Public Art Committee needs to take place. There was
a lengthy discussion regarding reappointments.
Miscellaneous Council Items
There were no additional Council Items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the audience who wished to speak on items on the Agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 8,09PM.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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