HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-04-13Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 4, 2013
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 Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Fire Chief Bruce Stedman,
Fireman Doug Schmidt, Eric Scott, Dale Carman, Paul Ellis, Bill Blake, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle
— City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney — North County Outlook, Kevin Duncan, Mike Hobson
— Airport Commission, Jan Schuette, and Kirk Boxleitner — Arlington Times
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
American Heart Month
Mayor Tolbert read the American Heart Month proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved and Deborah Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda
items:
1. Minutes of the January 22 and January 28, 2013 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable
(as presented to Council by email from Debbie Strotz on January 30, 2013)
PUBLIC HEARING
Extension of Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Collective Gardens
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:03PM. Economic and Community Development Director
Paul Ellis spoke to the moratorium issue, giving a thumbnail of the collective gardens
background. Surrounding cities have also extended their moratoriums, which the City of
Arlington also requests.
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There was no one wishing to speak on the moratorium, and the Public Hearing was closed at
7:05PM.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Dick Butner seconded the motion to adopt the proposed Ordinance
adopting findings of fact in support of a moratorium on the establishment of medical marijuana
dispensaries, collective gardens, and the licensing and permitting thereof and extend the
moratorium for six months. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Rejecting All Bids on the 67th Avenue Final Phase Reconstruction Project &
Authorizing Staff to Rebid the Project
City Attorney Steve Peiffle gave a brief update of the bid issue and the reasons to ask for a
rejection of all bids and go out to bid again.
Debora Nelson moved to approve the resolution to reject all bids on the 67th Avenue Final
Phase Project received on January 17, 2013, and authorize staff to submit the project for rebid.
Randy Tendering seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Appointment to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield gave a brief history of the PARC appointment
recommendation of Carey Sorensen to the PARC Board.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the PARC Board recommendation and consent to the Mayor's
appointment of Ms. Sorensen to the PARC Board. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that
passed with a unanimous vote.
Resolution -to -Surplus Vehicles from Fire -Department
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman spoke to the request to surplus fire department vehicles. He
described each and asked for support of his request. He then answered Council questions.
Steve Baker moved to approve the attached resolution declaring the vehicles as surplus and
authorize sale or other disposition. Ken Klein seconded the motion that passed with a
unanimous vote.
Ambulance Ordinance
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman addressed the requested Ambulance Ordinance, explaining the effect
of the requested Ordinance on local ambulance companies. He asked for Council support.
Steve Baker moved to approve the Proposed Ambulance Ordinance. Marilyn Oertle seconded
the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Declare the Merchantable Trees within the Proposed Right of Way of Airport Boulevard
Phase II as Surplus and Authorize the Airport to Hold a Timber Sale
Airport Supervisor Dale Carman gave an update of the requested timber sale project and the
timber that would be removed for the sale. He asked for Council support of the action. Mr.
Carmen then answered Council questions regarding the number of trees that would be affected
and if there would be a replanting equal to the trees taken down. Mr. Ellis noted that the forest
practice permit given to the airport would be offset by planting other trees in the area.
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Debora Nelson moved to declare the merchantable trees within the proposed right of way of
Airport Boulevard Phase II as surplus and authorize the airport to hold a timber sale. Dick
Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Allen Johnson gave an update on some Legislative issues in which the City is
involved. He also reported on a recent meeting with Forterra, a land conservancy.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Ken Klein, and Mayor Tolbert gave brief reports, while Dick
Butner, Randy Tendering, Chris Raezer, and Steve Baker had nothing to report at this time.
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 7:41 PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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