HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned minutes 7-23-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
July 23, 2012
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Fire
Personnel Schmidt and Hargroves, Jim Kelly, Dale Carman, Bill Blake, Roxanne Guenzler, Cristy
Brubaker, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — North County Outlook and Mike Hopson — Airport Commission
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.
Gateway Siqn Designs
Paul Ellis explained grant funding and discussion followed. This will be considered at the August Council
meeting.
Street Closure Request for Smokey Point BBQ Cook -Off & Market Place Event
Capital Projects Manager Paul Ellis outlined proposed Barbeque Cook -Off & Market Place Event. He then
answered council questions.
Interlocal Agreement with Arlington Public Schools for School Resource Officer
Police Chief Nelson Beazley explained the Interlocal Agreement with the Arlington Public Schools for a
School Resource Officer, and answered Council questions.
Police Vehicle Leases
Chief Beazley outlined 4-year vehicle lease and explained that a large portion of funding is received from
Stillaguamish Tribe. Council discussion included the reasons for leasing a SUV as opposed to a sedan
and the issue of purchase vs. lease.
Shoreline Master Plan — Final Comments from Ecology
Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake outlined Shoreline Master Plan comments from the Department of
Ecology.
Airport Building 44 Improvements
Airport Supervisor Dale Carman gave history of proposed Airport Building 44 Improvement project which
includes roof replacement. He presented preliminary cost estimates and answered council questions
Magnolia Meadows Paving Bid Results
Public Works Director Jim Kelly advised the Council that the Fidalgo Paving from Arlington was the
apparent low bidder on the Magnolia Meadows Paving Project.
Second Quarter Financial Report
With the use of an overhead presentation Finance Director Jim Chase gave the Second Quarter Financial
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 23, 2012
Report and throughout the presentation Mr. Chase answered Council questions
June Interfund Loan
Jim Chase advised the Council of the need for Interfund Loan from the Equipment Replacement Fund to
Equipment Rental and Maintenance Fund.
Update to Fee Resolution
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield distributed a memo from Cemetery Board. Jim Kelly spoke to
the proposed expanded product list for the Cemetery and then answered Council questions.
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman spoke regarding the proposed Transport Fee increase and he answered
Council questions
Miscellaneous Council Items
There were no Miscellaneous Council Items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No members of the audience wished to speak on matters on the Agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 PM
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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