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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 8-27-12Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Council Chambers 110 East Third Street August 27, 2012 Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Deborah Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and Steve Baker, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Cristy Brubaker, Rory Bolter, Steve Peiffle and Roxanne Guenzler Council Members Absent: All members were present. Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Mike Hopkins — Airport Commission, Bruce Angell — Planning Commission Chair, and Maxine Jenft Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda with a change — moving item #11 to item #1. Ken Klein seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda. WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Economic Development — COA Retail Competiveness Study Community & Economic Development Director, Paul Ellis introduced Real Estate Developer and Mayor of Hunts Point, Washington, Fred McConkey whom presented the City of Arlington Retail Competiveness Study via power point. The presentation outlined the following points: • Arlington's Traffic Mitigation Fees are too expensive — need to be reduced • Marysville created sales tax rebate for Big Box stores (important to Costco and Target), Arlington should consider doing the same • Arlington's Sales Tax Revenues has stabilized at $3.OM — will not rebound • Need to cut 6 year Traffic Improvement Plan by 50% to 66% (in process) • Arlington does not have Big Box zoned land — Marysville was very accommodating to Costco • Big opportunity is Boeing — concentrate on industrial growth, retail is largely tapped out • Fix city government expenses to meet current income. City income is not likely to improve anytime soon. Discussion of Island Crossinq Development Opportunities Paul Ellis spoke to Island Crossing Development Opportunities, stating the current land owners are considering the formation of a LID (Local Improvement District). Paul distributed handout to council outlining the LID formation process and answered council questions. 67th Ave NE Phase III Project — KBA, Inc. Supplement #1 City Engineer, Eric Scott addressed Supplement #1 of the KBA contract. KBA's current contract provides construction management up to the end of the bid phase. Supplement #1 amends their contract to provide construction management services and public outreach for the remainder of the project. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting August 27, 2012 67th Ave NE Phase III Proiect — HDR Supplement #8 for Construction Management Engineering Services Eric Scott spoke to HDR Supplement #8 amending their contract to provide construction engineering services for the remainder of the 67th Ave NE Phase III project. Discussion followed with Mr. Scott answering council questions. 671h Ave NE Phase III Proiect — Agreement with AT&T to Install Fiber Optic Conduit Eric Scott addressed the proposed AT&T Fiber Optic Conduit Agreement. Discussion followed with Mr. Scott answering council questions. 173`d St NE Proposed Roadway Section The proposed 173` Roadway Section was addressed by City Engineer, Eric Scott and Public Works Director, Jim Kelly. Mr. Kelly stated the Roadway Section was presented to the Smokey Point Citizens Committee and they were pleased with the final proposal. Cascade Natural Gas Franchise Agreement Eric Scott spoke to the proposed Cascade Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance. The current franchise agreement has expired; the new franchise agreement was based on the model suggested by MRSC to meet current legal standards. Utilities Senior Discount Eligibility Requirements Finance Director Jim Kelly addressed the proposed ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 13.12.160(b) that will raise the Low Income Senior Citizens maximum income eligibility threshold that allows customers to qualify for the utility rate discount. 6 Year Transportation Improvement Plan Jim Kelly spoke to the 2013-2018 6 Year Transportation Improvement Plan outlining the proposed projects that are included in the plan. Mr. Kelly stated that in order to be considered for grant funding, the project has to be on the Transportation Improvement Plan. Mr. Kelly also spoke to the request by Council to look into improvements at SR 530/211" Place NE. He distributed an email from Russ East with WSDOT outlining the proposed improvements to this intersection. Resolution Authorizing the Closing of the Utilities Administration Change Fund Finance Director, Jim Chase addressed the amendment of Resolution #692, Authorizing the Closing of the Utilities Change Fund as the change fund is no longer utilized. July Financial Report Jim Chase reviewed the July Financial Report via Power Point presentation. Mr. Chase answered Council questions throughout the presentation. Authority to Apply for Hotel -Motel Grants from the City of Arlington Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield and Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis spoke to the request for council approval to apply for the Arlington Hotel Motel Tax Grant for several city projects. Public Comment Sarah Arney spoke to the development of Island Crossing, asking the council be mindful of the beautiful area that Island Crossing is and not to fill it full of concrete buildings. Miscellaneous Council Items Mayor Tolbert apprised council and staff of a proposed retreat on September 29th The meeting was adjourned at 9:03PM. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting August 27, 2012 A Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3