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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 11, 2013
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, Steve Baker,
Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Police Chief Nelson Beazley with Police Officers DeWitt
and Quintrall, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson - Airport Commission and Bob Nelson
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda, and Steve Baker seconded the motion, which passed with
a unanimous vote approving the Workshop Agenda.
Makech Easement
City Engineer Eric Scott addressed the requested easement which is a part of the Arlington Advanced
Manufacturing Park. No action was taken; this will be addressed at the next meeting.
Authorization for Unplanned Mower Replacement
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the mower which is in need of repairs and the request for a
new replacement mower instead of fixing up the old one. This mower was scheduled to be replaced in
two years. A split purchase would be made with the Cemetery in an internal transfer of funds. Mr.
Kelly then answered Council questions.
Sole Source Resolution - Water Meters
Jim Kelly gave a history of water meters and spoke of the lone supplier they wish to use for the
replacements. Discussion followed.
Police Department Presentation
Arlington Police Chief Nelson Beazley introduced and recognized Officers DeWitt and Quintrall, as two
who serve as 'glue' to the force by providing an ongoing committed service and he stated that these
officers deserve to be recognized.
With the use of a power point presentation Chief Beazley gave a report on the Arlington Police
Department, including information on the Department structure, the value of partnerships, work with
the Arlington School District, and information on the Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force, the
Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team, Snohomish County DUI & Target Zero Traffic
Safety Task Force, US Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force, and several other partnerships.
Discussion and questions took place throughout and at the conclusion of the presentation.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Miscellaneous Council Items.
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Oosterwyk, Chiropractor, 113 W Division, Arlington, stated that on Tuesday at 1:50PM a
nearby espresso station was impacted by a robbery, and he was very impressed with the police action at
the incident. He voiced concern that there were no tracking dogs available at the time, but then became
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available nearly an hour later. Mr. Oosterwyk then asked for an update on the status of a tracking dog
and how he might be of help. A discussion followed. Chief Beazley commented on the question of dogs
used in tracking and answer Council questions.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:OOPM.
Barbara Tolbert„ Mayor
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