HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-8-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
October 8, 2012
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker, Mayor
Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, Dale Carman, Jan
Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson
Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson — Airport Commission, Sarah Arney — North County
Outlook, Curt Hecla and Jan Schuette
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at TOOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Randy Tendering seconded the motion,
which passed with a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
Airport Building 75B Roofing Proiect
Dale Carman addressed the airport building proposed to be reroofed. He gave a history of the
area buildings and noted that all have been evaluated for use/or not. This building has the least
amount of work needed. Revenue from the buildings is being used to refurbish those buildings.
This request will soon be addressed by the Airport Commission. Mr. Carman answered Council
questions during his presentation.
Contract with Strategies 360 for State & Federal Lobbying Service
City Administrator Allen Johnson briefly spoke to the Contract. The Council asked questions
and discussed the issue.
Short -Term Interfund Loan
Finance Director Jim Chase briefly reviewed the loans in question. He then answered Council
questions.
Presentation on 2013 Budget
With the use of a power point presentation Mr. Chase spoke to the Transportation Benefit
District as a means to develop long term funding for Arlington's transportation. He reviewed
present City revenue sources and City expenses and addressed the next steps, which is to
determine the 2013 Property Tax Levy. The 2013 budget does not include dollars for pavement
preservation. Throughout and at the conclusion of his presentation Mr. Chase answered
Council questions.
Transportation Benefit District Follow Up
Public Works Director Jim Kelly noted the Pavement Management and Transportation Benefit
District presentations previously given and answered questions on those presentations. He
then answered Council questions and addressed Council concerns. The Council discussed
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forming a TBD which, if not used, would then be in place for future possibilities. Also
questioned was out the road quality assessment would be concluded regarding the pavement
preservation.
Utility Rate Study Follow Up
Mr. Jim Kelly noted the previously presented Utility Rate Study regarding flow vs. fixed rate
where it was recommended the rates remain as is. He then asked for Council questions and
comments. Analysis of a planned rate increase will take place to determine the need and will
then be presented to the Council in the future.
Mr. Kelly noted an upcoming training on Understanding Utility Rate Setting which is scheduled
for October 11.
Small Works & Consultant Roster
Mr. Kelly spoke to the advantages of the consultant and small works roster. He recommended
moving forward into contract with MRSC to use their roster. Mr. Kelly answered Council
questions and discussion followed.
a. Contract with MRSC to provide service
b. Resolution to establish a small public works roster process to award public works
contracts, and a consulting services roster for architectural, engineering and other
professional service
c. Ordinance to update of AMC Sections 2.72.062 and 2.72.064
Miscellaneous Council Items
Mayor Tolbert noted the request to support a resolution supporting commercial passenger air
service at Paine Field. Discussion followed. A resolution will be prepared in support.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no member of the Public who wished to speak on matters on the Agenda.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09PM
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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