HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 6-18-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
June 18, 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: There were no Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric
Scott, David Kuhl, Bryan Terry, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Cemetery Board, Kay Duskin — Civil Service Board
candidate, and Mike Hopson — Airport Commission
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kari Ilonummi spoke to his political concerns for the nation.
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 June 4 and 11, 2012 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #76952 through #77046 dated June 5, 2012 through
June 18, 2012 in the amount of $250,591.04
3. Resolution Updating the City's Purchasing Policy
PUBLIC HEARING
Amendments to AMC 20.40 — Zoning for Gambling Establishments
Community Development Director David Kuhl gave an update of the request to relocate Aces Casino to
the Buzz Inn building. He discussed code changes, also some of the concerns, should the request be
granted. He stated that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the request.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:08PM and with no one wishing to speak, was immediately closed.
No action was taken at this time. Council was asked to receive public testimony on the Draft Ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
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NEW BUSINESS
Ratification of Appointment of Kay Duskin to the Civil Service Commission
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield reviewed the request to ratify Kay Duskin to serve on the Civil
Service Commission. She asked for approval of the appointment.
Steve Baker moved to ratify the appointment of Kay Duskin to the City of Arlington Civil Service
Commission. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Approving the Star Annexation
Community Development Director David Kuhl located and described the property also the proposal for
Annexation. He gave a history of the proceedings to date and asked for Council approval. Mr. Kuhl
noted that the person who had voiced concern at the Council meeting regarding her ability to keep
animals had, indeed, been spoken with.
Marilyn Oertle moved to adopt the Ordinance approving the Star Annexation. Debora Nelson seconded
the motion which passed with a majority vote, with Randy Tendering casting a vote in opposition.
Ordinance Suspending Impact Fees for Transportation and Connection Fees for Utilities in the
Neighborhood Commercial Zone
David Kuhl briefly reviewed the request of the Ordinance suspending some fees in the Neighborhood
Commercial Zone, noting that this is would be development incentive for those who wish to bring their
business to the City.
Chris Raezer moved to adopt the Ordinance temporarily suspending transportation impact fees and utility
connection fees relating to changes in use in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone, and containing a
sunset provision for the effective term of the Ordinance. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Plat Completion Agreement with Cornerstone Development for
the Eagle Heights Plat
City Engineer Eric Scott located the Eagle Heights Plat and gave a history of that development. He noted
that this request would be at no cost to the city.
Debora Nelson moved to accept the Plat Completion Agreement for Eagle Heights between the City and
Cornerstone Development and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement, subject to review by the City
Attorney. Dick Butner seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Authorize Staff to Bid a Proiect to Install the Final Lift in the Magnolia Meadows Subdivision
Public Works Director Jim Kelly gave a history of Magnolia Meadows Subdivision and the reason for the
Final Lift request, that is, a risk for the City, and he noted that there is money to proceed with this project.
Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
Debora Nelson moved to grant City staff the authority to bid the Magnolia Meadows Final Lift, subject to
final review by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous
vote.
Authorize Staff to Bid a Property that will Lower the Burn Road Water 12-inch Main to
Accommodate a Snohomish County Culvert Replacement Proiect
Jim Kelly gave a background of the Burn Road Water Main request. The expense would be covered by
monies in hand.
Dick Butner moved to grant City Staff the authority to bid the Burn Road Water Main Lowering Project,
subject to final review by the City Attorney. Randy Tendering seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Phone System Replacement
City Administrator Allen Johnson briefly spoke to the request by some of the Council to address other
issues at the shorter City Council meetings.
Information Services Manager Bryan Terry gave an update of the phone system request and discussed
the perks for building on the system which is now in place. He recommended moving forward with this
update.
Finance Director Jim Chase then spoke to the way in which this proposed replacement could occur. Mr.
Terry and Mr. Chase answered Council questions. Cerium Network representatives were in the audience
and they addressed Council questions.
Debora Nelson moved to allow staff to move forward in preparing scope of work and professional
services agreement with Cerium Networks to replace current telephone system with a Microsoft Lync
unified communication system and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement for joint
purchasing of telephone equipment and services with the City of Bellevue, subject to review by the City
Attorney. Ken Klein seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker
gave brief reports.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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