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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-5-12Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third November 5, 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 members of the Council absent. City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Police Chief Nelson Beazley, Eric Scott, Kris Wallace, Bill Blake, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Mike Hobson — Airport Commission, Maxine Jenft — Cemetery Board, Jan Schuette, Curt Hecla, Kari Ilonummi, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, and Tiffany McAuslan 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. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and Movember Proclamation Mayor Tolbert gave brief information regarding each Proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT Kari Ilonummi presented an update on the national political situation, as he sees it. CONSENT AGENDA Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Minutes of the October 15 and October 22, 2012 Council meetings, the September 29, 2012 City Council Retreat, and the October 29, 2012 Joint Meeting 2. Accounts Payable EFT Payments and Claims Checks #77859 through #77992 dated October 16, 2012 through November 5, 2012 in the amount of $909,349.47, and EFT Payments and Payroll Checks #27640 through #27669 for the period of October 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012 in the amount of 1,270,265.95 PUBLIC HEARING Property Tax & Review Sources for the 2012 Budget With the use of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase presented the background of information in regard to the Proposed Resolution Property Tax Levy request. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:16PM. Jan Schuette, 18317 Cedarbough Loop, Arlington, asked whether this would be a balanced budget, also if taxes could be increased this year by the Council. The Public hearing was closed at 7:18PM and the Council asked questions. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meetinq November 5, 2012 No action was taken on this item. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Tiffany McAuslan to the Parks Arts & Recreation Commission Kristin Banfield introduced Tiffany McAuslan and asked for Council approval of her appointment. The PARC had interviewed her and has recommended her appointment. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the appointment of Tiffany McAuslan to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission. Steve Baker seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. She was then welcomed as a new volunteer. Adoption of Cemetery Road Naming Conventions City Engineer Eric Scott noted that roads within the cemetery are presently unnamed and that new road names had been recommended by the Cemetery Board. Randy Tendering moved to approve the recommendations proposed by the Arlington Municipal Cemetery Board regarding the naming of roads at the Arlington Cemetery. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Design Contract with MSA for Phase II of the Prairie Creek Drainage Improvements Mr. Scott spoke to locations of the Prairie Creek flooding and benefits that would be afforded by the proposed drainage improvements. Dick Butner moved to accept the MSA proposal for Phase 2 of the Prairie Creek Drainage Improvements and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, pending final approval by the City Attorney. Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. 67th Ave NE Phase III - KBA Contract Supplement #1 Mr. Scott spoke to the proposed construction management services that would be provided by an outside management service. Debora Nelson moved to approve Supplement #1 to the City of Arlington and KBA contract and authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement #1, pending final review by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Renewal of contract with Humane Society of Skagit Vallev for Animal Shelter services Police Chief Nelson Beazley addressed the annual renewal of the contract for animal shelter services. There are no changes in the contract. He briefly spoke to the cost saving and addressed Council comments. Steve Baker moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the contractual agreement with the Humane Society of Skagit Valley to provide for the care, detention and destruction of stray animals from the City of Arlington. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Resolution adopting 2013 City Council Goals Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke to the 2013 goals that had been addressed at the last Council workshop. Requested changes have been made and Ms. Banfield asked for resolution approval. Discussion followed. It was suggested that the name be changed and the word "Council' was removed. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed Resolution adopting the 2013 City Goals. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 5, 2012 ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Allen Johnson gave an update of today's meeting with Navy personnel. Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis briefly spoke to the Curb Grant on the Prairie Creek Drainage. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker, and Mayor Tolbert gave brief reports. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney announced that there would not be need for an Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 PM. L&L �LY� Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3