HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-19-12Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
November 19, 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: All Council members were present.
City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric
Scott, Bill Blake, Monica Schlagel, Fred Rapelyea, Jan Bauer, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Maxine Jenft — Volunteer Coordinator, Mike Hopson — Airport Commission,
Jan Schuette, Kirk Boxleitner — Arlington Times, Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Gale Fiege —
Everett Herald
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.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of APA/PAW Award by Richard Hart, City of Covington Community Development
Director
Public Works Director Jim Kelly introduced Richard Hart from the APA/PAW who then presented the City
with a winning award for the Arlington Wetland Project. He read comments made regarding that project
and presented a plaque to Mayor Tolbert. Bill Blake and Jim Kelly were also celebrated as project
participants.
Presentation of Department of Ecology Outstanding Performance Award
Jim Kelly gave a description of the outstanding performance award and some of the conditions that must
be met in regard to wastewater treatment. Fred Rapelyea, supervisor, was presented the award.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Phil Lane, 18016 Graywalls Drive, Arlington, inquired about the railroad lease along 67'h Avenue which
contains a 3% perpetual yearly fee, and he is concerned with the agreement that needed to be made for
that particular easement. Mr. Lane also asked about the need for the 67th Avenue road expansion which
results in additional debt for the city. Discussion and clarification followed.
CONSENT AGENDA
With the correction that Steve Baker did not attend the November 13 Council Workshop, as indicated in
the November 13, 2012 minutes, 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 November 5 and 13, 2012 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Electronic Payments and Claims Checks #77993 through #78092 dated November 6, 2012
through November 19, 2012 in the amount of $739,921.60.
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3. Approval of Olympic Avenue Road Closure on December 1, 2012 for the annual Santa Parade
4. Approval of Short Term Interfund Loan
PUBLIC HEARING
2013 Budget
With the use of a power point presentation Finance Director Jim Chase gave an overview of the City of
Arlington 2013 budget. He answered Council questions.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:31 PM and with no one wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was
immediately closed.
Mr. Chase answered additional Council questions.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of Resolution Setting Property Taxes
Jim Chase gave an estimate of the total that would be brought in by the levy and the EMS levy for 2013.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Proposed Resolution adopting the 2013 property tax levy. Steve
Baker seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Amendment #1 to AECOMM Contract for Design of Airport Blvd. Phase 2
City Engineer Eric Scott reviewed the project timeline. He asked for Council approval of this Amendment.
This is actually Supplement #2, correcting the given information.
Debora Nelson moved to approve the Supplement No. 1 to the AECOMM contract with the City of
Arlington and authorize the Mayor to sign the Supplement, pending final review by the City Attorney.
Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Adoption of the Snohomish County Legislative Agenda
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield presented the Snohomish County Agenda which would
provide a unified agenda and a unified front with many other Washington cities in Olympia. She asked for
Council approval.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Snohomish County legislative agenda and transportation project list,
as presented. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Authorization for Mayor to Sign Easement for Gateway Sign in Smokey Point
Ms. Banfield spoke to the grant for gateway sign installation. The location would be at 172"d and Smokey
Point Drive. She asked for Council approval and answered Council questions.
Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the easement with property owners Alayar and Gitty
Dabestani to install the "Welcome to Arlington" gateway sign. Debora Nelson seconded the motion that
passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Allen Johnson will enter into SR9 Coalition Contract negotiations, with details to follow at the next Council
Workshop.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert gave a brief report of meeting and events she had recently attended.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS — OPTIONAL
Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, and Ken Klein gave brief reports, while Dick Butner,
Chris Raezer, and Steve Baker had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50PM_
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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