HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 5-14-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 14, 2012
Dick Butner Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Mayor Tolbert,
Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, David Kuhl, Todd Hall,
Sarah Lopez, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: Steve Baker
Also Known to be Present: Bruce Angell - Planning Commission Chair, Sarah Arney — North County
Outlook, Ken Levesque — Planning Commission applicant, and Mike Hopson — Airport Commission
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.
Road Closures for Special Events
Recreation Manager Sarah Lopez presented the four special events closures requested for this season
and which would need Council approval.
Authorization to Proceed with a Privately Funded 9111 Memorial at Firehouse
Fire Chief Bruce Steadman stated that comments from the last meeting had been reviewed, and some
changes had been made from the previously proposed project. He asked for permission to proceed with
the plan. Chief Stedman then answered several Council questions. He also described the steps taken
before requesting Council approval. Discussion followed. Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield
stated that there is a process being put into place to deal with any future memorial requests
67`r' Ave NE Phase III - BNSF Lebanon Crossing and Construction Easements
City Engineer Eric Scott noted the 4 components of the Burlington Northern right-of-way acquisitions.
Signatures are still needed from BNSF for the project to begin Mr. Scott then answered Council
questions
Authority to Bid the 2012 A/C Water Main Replacement Project
Mr Scott spoke to the replacement of the asbestos concrete pipe He noted that this year's project would
be the water main on the west side of the airport and Broadway Avenue Mr. Scott answered Council
questions.
Shea Carr Jewel Contract Amendment #2 for the Transportation Comprehensive Plan
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the contract due to out of scope work and additional work
required for the Traffic Impact Fee Analysis. He then answered Council questions.
Resolution to Transfer Public Works Equipment to Other Departments
Mr. Kelly asked to declare as surplus two vehicles and a generator, and he noted where these would be
going. He answered Council questions
National Public Works Week
Mr. Kelly stated that May 20 — 26 is National Public Works week, and he asked for a Council
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proclamation to provide recognition for those in our Public Works Department. He then showed a short
video depicting what a city could be like without the action of a Public Works Department He suggested
the City workers wear for one day the color orange in support of Public Works.
Changes to State Environmental Laws, including SEPA Categorical Exemptions
Associate Planner Todd Hall noted that new changes have been made in Environmental Law. With the
use of an overhead presentation Mr. Hall reviewed those changes, and stated that this is for Council
information only He then answered Council questions.
Appointment of Ken Levesque to the Planning Commission
Community Development Director David Kuhl introduced Ken Levesque, new applicant for the Planning
Commission.
Miscellaneous Council Items
There were no Miscellaneous Council Items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no members of the Public who wished to speak on matters on the Agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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