HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 01-14-13Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
January 14, 2013
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve
Baker, Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Paul
Ellis, Bill Blake, Troy Davis, Chris Wallace, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: No Council members were absent.
Also Known to be Present: Jan Schuette, Bob Nelson, Bruce Angell — Planning Commission
Chair, Mike Hobson — Airport Commission, and Sarah Arney — North County Outlook
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which
passed with a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WA TAKEN
Long Range Water Supply Update
Public Works Director Jim Kelly gave an update on recent work by the City staff in regard to
finding an increase for Arlington's water supply source. This was an information -only discussion
with no action requested in the future. Throughout the presentation Mr. Kelly answered Council
questions.
Recommendations on 2013 Automatic Utility Rate Increases
Jim Kelly spoke to the mandatory Utility Rate increase scheduled to begin in January 2013. A
study shows that the full $5.00 sewer rate increase would be only $2.00; in addition there would
be no need for a water rate increase. Discussion and clarification followed.
Airport Blvd Change Order
City Engineer Eric Scott spoke to the Airport Blvd. Phase 1 project. He briefly reviewed change
orders 3, 4, and 5 and addressed the $24,000+ credit.
On another subject, Mr. Scott stated that there is a bid opening scheduled Thursday for the 67`h
Avenue project, for which there seems to be a lot of interest from companies wishing to
participate. Mr. Scott and Mr. Kelly addressed Council questions.
NPDES Phase II 2013 -2018 Low Impact Design
Stormwater Supervisor Bill Blake addressed the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System that has a goal of making Low Impact Design the preferred option for development. A
grant is being sought for financial help. Mr. Blake then answered Council questions.
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Design Based Code
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis and Associate Planner Troy Davis
presented the Design -Based Code formerly known as the Form -Based Code. With the use of a
power point presentation Mr. Davis addressed the Code in regard to the Subarea Plan, staff
information in relation to the draft from MAKERS FBC, and unresolved concerns of property
owners and staff. He then reviewed the Code Articles, one by one, giving a brief synopsis of,
and information on, each. Mr. Davis presented reasons for and examples of the Plan by
projecting relevant views. Throughout the presentation Mr. Davis answered Council questions.
This was a discussion -only presentation. Council will be asked to hold a Public Hearing in
February on the Design Based Codes. The latest Code version will be sent to Council
members. Presentations will be made to the Council as the Planning Commission completes
each section.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Allen Johnson announced that Aces Casino has closed, while the Buzz Inn is doing better than
projected.
Mr. Ellis spoke to a complaint of harassment regarding excessive lighting in the Eagle Heights
area. Discussion followed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no members of the Public who wished to speak on matters on the Agenda.
Sarah Arney spoke in support of the form based code rename.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08PM
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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