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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
May 29, 2012
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Dick Butner Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Ken Klein, Steve Baker, Mayor Tolbert,
Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, David Kuhl,
Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: Chris Raezer
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Cemetery Board,
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at TOOPM
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Steve Baker seconded the motion, which passed with
a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO FINAL ACTION WAS TAKEN
Renew Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force
Police Chief Nelson Beazley asked to renew the Interlocal with the task force, speaking to the rate
increase for the requested agreement. He then answered Council questions
April Financial Report to Council
With the use of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase gave an update on the April 2012
Financial Report Community Development Director David Kuhl gave information on building permits and
the current construction that is happening. Throughout the presentation Mr Chase answered Council
questions and addressed Council comments.
Airport Blvd — Apparent low bidder of Construction Contract
City Engineer Eric Scott spoke to the Airport Boulevard Project. He reviewed the bidding process and
distributed the results of the bid opening of May 24, 2012. The next process will be to check bidders and
references, followed by a request for Council approval of the chosen company. Mr. Scott and Public
Works Director Jim Kelly also answered Council questions.
Retail Competitiveness Analysis: Shea Carr Jewell Contract Amendment #2 & McConkey Study
Public Works Director Jim Kelly and Assistant to the City Administrator for Special Projects Paul Ellis
spoke to the Competitiveness Analysis and need to discover the reason retail business is not coming to
Arlington. In addition, the City had contracted with Sea Carr Jewell to update the City's Transportation
Comprehensive Plan, and while the work is nearly complete, additional efforts are necessary. Discussion
and questions followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
City Administrator Allen Johnson will be returning Monday on a limited schedule.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the Public who wished to speak on matters on the Agenda
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49PM.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 14 2012
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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