HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 7-16-12Minutes of the Arlington
4 City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
July 16, 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, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Bruce
Stedman, Firemen Cooper and Asher, Monica Schlagel, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Jim Kelly, Rob Putnam,
David Kuhl, Bill Blake, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Craig Christiansen, Bob Nelson and Mike Hopson — Airport Commissioner
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
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda
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 July 2 and July 9, 2012 Council Meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #77151 through #77242 dated July 3, 2012 through
July 16, 2012 in the amount of $871,439.59
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Extending Moratorium on Medical Cannabis Collective Gardens for Six Months
Community Development Director David Kuhl reviewed the process that had been held to date. With no
public comment, it is ready for consideration.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Ordinance extending a moratorium on the establishment of medical
marijuana dispensaries, collective gardens and the licensing permitting thereof effective August 15, 2012
for a period of six months to Feb 15 2013, Steve Baker seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 16, 2012
Ordinance Amending AMC 3.32 Regarding Gambling Taxes
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield noted that the City would be considering a stratified tax
system. She briefly explained that stratification and a correction made by Councilman Raezer.
Marilyn Oertle moved to adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 3.32
regarding gambling taxes. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Perteet, Inc. — Supplement #2 to the 173rd St NE Design Contracts
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the 173rd Design Contracts and the extension of 173`d Street
along with extra design work and air analysis needed for that extension.
Debora Nelson moved to accept Amendment #2 to the Perteet contract for design of 173rd Street and
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract amendment, pending final approval by the City Attorney.
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Design Contract with Murray Smith & Associates (MSA) for Prairie Creek Storm Drainage, Phase I
Mr. Kelly spoke to the flood at Jensen Park and Prairie Creek. He spoke to both Phase 1 and Phase 2
design.
Dick Butner moved to accept the MSA proposal for Phase 1 of the Prairie Creek Drainage Improvements
and authorize the Mayor to sign the design contract for Phase 1, pending final approval by the City
Attorney. Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Award of Burn Road Water Main Lowering Contract
Mr. Kelly addressed the water services area which includes other than just within the City of Arlington. He
then spoke to the requested Contract. This construction could begin on Thursday of this week.
Dick Butner moved to accept the proposal submitted by Trenchless Construction for the relocation of the
Burn Road water main and authorize Staff to issue a purchase order for completion of this work, pending
final review by the City Attorney. Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous
vote.
Resolution Rejecting of Striperite Bid for Street Line Painting
Mr. Kelly spoke to road restriping and little bump replacement. He compared the striping that had
previously been done by Snohomish County with. Striperite, and he recommended that a contract be
made with Snohomish County because of the work quality. Mr. Kelly then answered Council questions.
Randy Tendering moved to approve the resolution rejecting all bids received for the 2012 Painted Traffic
Striping work and authorize Public Works to contract with Snohomish County directly under existing
Maintenance Inter -Local Agreement (ILA) for painting traffic striping. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
that passed with a unanimous vote.
Authorization to Purchase the Bystrom Property
Mr. Kelly spoke to the sale of the Brystrom Property to the City. Ms. Brystrom was in attendance. This
had been addressed in an Executive Session. Councilman Baker asked that this property be stipulated
as future water plant expansion property. City Attorney Steve Peiffle suggested that be included in the
motion.
Dick Butner moved to accept the terms for purchase of the Bystrom property for the future expansion of
the sewer and water plant, to authorize Staff and the City Attorney to draft a purchase and sale
agreement for the purchase of the Bystrom Property, and authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and
sale agreement, pending final approval by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that
passed with a unanimous vote.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting —July 16 2012
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Allen Johnson noted today's groundbreaking for Airport Boulevard took place. He also
reported that there is grant money available for the Prairie Creek project.
MAYOR'S REPORT_
Mayor Tolbert gave a report on events she had recently attended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Dick Butner, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker gave brief reports while
Randy Tendering and Chris Raezer had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle stated that there was no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further agenda items, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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