HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 6-25-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 25, 2012, 2012
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Jim
Kelly, Eric Scott, David Kuhl, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson — Airport Commission and Sarah Arney — North County
Outlook
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at TOOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed with
a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
Presentation: Taking Arlington Municipal Cemetery forward with Geodatabase Tracking
With the use of a power point presentation GIS Analyst Lynn Bridges gave a history of the cemetery and
the way in which that area has changed. She addressed geographic organization, purpose of the study,
sources used to obtain information, method of identifying plots, software currently used, the state of the
cemetery today, and aspirations for future additions. Throughout the presentation Ms. Bridges answered
questions and addressed Council concerns.
2012 A/C Water Main Replacement Project — Apparent Low Bidder
City Engineer Eric Scott distributed the 2012 AC Watermain Replacement Bid Results and then
addressed the replacement project. He stated that the bids had been opened this morning, and he
identified the apparent low bidder, E&D Construction. Tomorrow a check of the company will begin. Mr.
Scott then answered Council questions.
Surplus & Sale of Ballistic Vest to Stillaguamish Tribal Police Department
Police Chief Nelson Beazley spoke to the request of surplus and sale for the vest of an officer who would
now be serving with the Stillaguamish Tribal Police Department. Chief Beazley answered Council
questions.
May Financial Report to Council
With the use of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase gave an update on the City's
financial status. Throughout the presentation Mr. Chase answered Council questions.
Economic Development Update
Community Development Director and Special Projects Manager Paul Ellis distributed and then gave an
update on the recent economic study that had been conducted resulting in statistical data to improve
Arlington's retail. Mr. Ellis talked about competitive data. Mr. Kuhl stated that retail Committee will be
formed with the City which will include information from outside retailers and local retail personnel. Both
Mr. Ellis and Mr. Kuhl then shared information, also speaking about the Biwer property, form based code,
Food Pavilion property lease prospect, the new Best Western project that has been approved by the
design review board for the Smokey Point area, that the Arlington Advanced Manufacturing has run out of
room, the investigation of housing a tech school within the Arlington area, business recruitment
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting June 25, 2012
incentives, business reception that would occur in the fall, quarterly tours of the area businesses, flooding
in the Jensen Business Park area, working regionally through partnerships, tourism, a new enhanced
Centennial Trail map granted, and the requested addition of gateway signs. Also noted was a slight drop
of business licenses, businesses new to the city, and new building permits for homes.
Addressing the Council, Sarah Arney asked that we consider adding "Visit Historic Arlington" to area
signage.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the Public who wished to speak on matters on the Agenda
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle stated that there was need for an executive session to review collective
bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor
agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)], also to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential
litigation to which the agency is a party RCW 42.30.110 (i). There was a 5-minute break before the requested
40 minute session with no action taken during or after the meeting.
The Council recessed into Executive Session at 8:23PM.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:59PM, and with no further action to be taken, it was immediately
adjourned.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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