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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 6-11-12Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Council Chambers 110 East Third Street June 11, 2012 Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker, Mayor Tolbert, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Roxanne Guenzler, Julie Good, Police Officer Rory Bolter, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Firemen Ruffner, Hargroves, Abrahamson, and Kraski, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, David Kuhl, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Council Members Absent: There were no members absent Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Cemetery Board, Kay Duskin — candidate for appointment to the Civil Service Commission, Mike Hopson — Airport Commission, and Sarah Arney — North County Outlook Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM 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 Recognition of Appointment to the Civil Service Commission Human Resources Analyst Julie Good introduced Kay Duskin, a candidate for the Civil Service Commission. Presentation Providing an Overview of Salary Surveys Julie Good gave a brief overview of the yearly City Salaries Update soon to be performed Throughout the presentation Ms. Good answered Council questions. Kristin Banfield also addressed questions. Ms. Banfield addressed variables when dealing with labor unions and other situations. Presentation on Options for Fire Operations With the use of a power point presentation Fire Chief Bruce Stedman gave a presentation on Cooperative Fire Service Opportunities He reviewed the terms, also definitions of fire department, district, and authority, and posed questions on operation and service, asking if taxpayer money would be saved. He reviewed cost per Assessed Value, base wages, fire service cost per person per year, whether this would provide equal or better service and whether citizens and council would maintain control Throughout the presentation Chief Stedman answered many Council questions. The Council then provided direction for staff, suggesting that others present pertinent information at upcoming Council Workshops Magnolia Meadows Paving Protect & Request to Bid Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the beginning development of Magnolia Meadows and the downfall thereof with their bankruptcy. This paving expense is unexpected and would come out of the transportation improvement fund. Mr. Kelly answered several Council questions regarding the bond release. Burn Road Water Main Lowering Protect Request to Bid Mr Kelly addressed the Burn Road water line which is in the County, and he spoke of the City's involvement in the project He then answered Council questions. Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting June 11, 2012 Plat of Eagle Heights Engineer Eric Scott briefly addressed the Plat Completion Agreement between the City and the developer. Questions were answered at the conclusion of his presentation Ordinance Amending the AMC Concerning Cannabis Collective Gardens Community Development Director David Kuhl presented a brief history of the cannabis collective gardens issue and noted the many questions, yet unanswered. He reviewed the outline material of suggested regulations, buffers, and moratorium. Modification to Ordinance Temporarily Suspending Transportation Impact Fees and Utility Connection Fees Mr Kuhl reviewed the temporary suspension of transportation impact fees and utility connections which he considers a great economic incentive to those seeking to bring new business into the community He answered Council questions throughout his presentation Review of City Owned Property With the use of a large map Assistant to the City Administrator for Special Projects Paul Ellis located and reviewed properties owned by the City Mr Ellis then answered Council questions, particularly regarding properties that might be sold. Update to City Purchasing Policy Mr Ellis noted some of the purchasing policy changes as recommended by the auditor. Miscellaneous Council Items Paul Ellis addressed a release of bonds, a concern voiced at the last Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the Public who wished to speak on matters on the Agenda The meeting was adjourned at 9:02PM. .s Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 2 of 2