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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 4-16-12Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meetinq Council Chambers 110 East Third April 16, 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: No Council members were absent. City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Rob Putnam, Julie Good, Monica Schlagel, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Volunteer Coordinator, Mike Hobson — Airport Commission, Barbara Butner, Bruce Angell — Planning Commission Chair, Jim Cummins, and Sarah Arney — North County Outlook 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. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation for departing Board & Commission members - Barbara Butner, Jim Cummins, Leslie Larson, Linda Snider, Mike Zachman Mayor Tolbert read descriptions of each volunteer, and she then presented those in attendance, Barbara Butner and Jim Cummins, a certificate of appreciation. The others were identified and individually honored in absentia. PROCLAMATIONS National Volunteer Week, April 15 — 21, 2012 Paul Ellis introduced Maxine Jenft who had recently stepped up to be the City's Volunteer Coordinator. Mayor Tolbert then read the Proclamation City of Arlington, Washington, Celebrating People in Action, proclaiming April 15 — 21 National Volunteer Week. PUBLIC COMMENT M.J. Drush, president of DABA, thanked the Council for grant money, and spoke to the possibility for Arlington to be the Best Small City, at Best of the Road, an activity sponsored by Rand McNally. She stated that the City's parking lot on the corner of Olympic and Division needs to be more easily distinguishable as a place for people to park. She also noted that the Welcome to Arlington sign on West Arlington isn't pleasing to the eye. Ms. Drush suggested funding both upgrade projects by selling bricks. Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield gave an update on Team Arlington in the Relay for Life Daughter Teeghan Banfield modeled the Relay t-shirt Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 16, 2012 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 April 2 and April 9, 2012 meetings 2. Accounts Payable Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #76364 through #76535 dated April 3, 2012 through April 16, 2012 in the amount of $433,842.29 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. PUBLIC HEARING Airport Master Plan Update Comprehensive Plan Amendment With the use of a power point presentation, Airport Manager Rob Putnam gave a report on the Plan history and requested Amendment updates. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:40PM, and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was immediately closed. Mr. Putnam then answered Council questions. No action was taken at this time. Final action will be taken at the May 7, 2012 City Council meeting on the proposed Amendment NEW BUSINESS Lease Agreement with BNSF for 67th Ave. NE Phase III Public Works Director Jim Kelly noted that this is the last right-of-way acquisitions needed for the 67'n Avenue NE project. There are a total of 4 easements required from BNSF, and this is the first of those sections. Even though there is unanticipated added expense, he stated that going back to the table with BNSF would result in great cost to the City. Discussion followed. Debora Nelson moved to approve the lease agreement necessary for additional BNSF right-of-way to construct the 67th Avenue project and authorize the Mayor to sign, pending final approval by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Appointment of Leilani Lucrisia to the Cemetery Advisory Board Jim Kelly spoke to the duties of those on the Cemetery Advisory Board. The opening is sought to be filled by Leilani Lucrisia, a qualified applicant who has been an Arlington resident since 2008. Randy Tendering moved to appoint Leilani Lucrisia as Cemetery Board member to fill the current vacant seat. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Adoption of Revised Policy for Appointing and/or Reappointing Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke briefly to the Revised Policy and asked for Council approval. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the revised Policy for Appointing and / or Reappointing Citizens to Serve on Boards and Commissions. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS The grand opening for the new Visitor Center and Restrooms are coming up soon, and the Yellow Pages will be presented next Monday. In addition there is an upcoming joint meeting with the Arlington School District and the Hospital Board. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting Aril 16 2012 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Tolbert gave a report of meetings and activities she had recently attended. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, and Chris Raezer gave brief reports while Ken Klein and Steve Baker had nothing to report at this time. 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 8:0513M. FOR MINE, IF, OF 0 , W'IIJ Barbara • •-Mayor Page 3 of 3