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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
May 6, 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: None
City Staff Present: Mayor Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Chief Nelson Beazley, Doug Schmidt,
Jim Chase, Eric Scott. Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jon Ventura, Mike Gilbert, Curtis Hirotaka, Kay
Schander, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Also Known to be Present: Jesica Stickles, Jan Schuette, Sarah Arney, Scott Keith, Terry Doiron, and
Mike Hopson,
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
1. National Police Week:
Chief Nelson Beazley addressed the council on the purpose and history of National Police Week.
Mayor Tolbert hereby designates May 12-18, 2013 as Police Week and publicly salutes the
service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.
2. Loyalty Day:
Mayor Tolbert proclaimed May 1, 2013 as Loyalty Day and encourages all citizens of Arlington to
observe Loyalty Day in an appropriate manner.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Terry Doiron, a representative from the local catholic church, discussed the desire to install a new sign for
the church. The Mayor recommended that Mr. Doiron attend the Planning Commission Public Hearing
regarding the sign code to be held May 7, 2013 in the Council Chambers to further discuss the church's
concerns about what would be permitted under the new sign code.
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:
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1. Minutes of the April 15 and April 22, 2013 meetings
2. Accounts Payable
Claims Checks #79123 through #79242 in the amount of $303,109.76
Payroll Checks #27783 through #27801 in the amount of $1,150,946.83
3. Street Closures for Special Events
4. Interlocal Agreement with the Arlington Transportation Benefit District
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Kristen Granroth and Scott Keith and reappointments of Laura Kuhl and Ken
Levesque:
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed and recommended the appointment of Kristen
Granroth to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and Scott Keith to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation
Commission and the reappointment of Laura Kuhl to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and Ken
Levesque to the Planning Commission. Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion
which passed with a unanimous vote.
Humane Society of Skagit Valley Contract Renewal:
Chief Beazley spoke to the proposed contractual agreement with the Humane Society of Skagit Valley to
care, detain or destroy stray animals from the city of Arlington. Steve Baker moved and Dick Butner
seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Acceptance of FEMA AFG grant and adoption of a resolution to purchase two LifePak 15 EKG
Defibrillators for the Arlington Fire Department:
Medical Services Administrator Doug Schmidt requested council accept the FEMA AFG grant in the
amount of $68,054 and approve Resolution 2013-007 declaring sole source purchase of two LifePak 15's
through PhysioControl. Steve Baker moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion which passed
with a unanimous vote.
Right of Way Dedication at 35th Ave NE and 188th St NE:
Director Paul Ellis requested council accept the dedication of right of way on the southwest corner of 35tn
Ave NE and -188th St -NE to complete pedestrian -mobility.- Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris -Raezer - -
seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Authority to bid the 2013 Utility Project:
Director Jim Kelly spoke requesting authorization to advertise construction of the 2013 Combined Utility
Improvement Project. Dick Butner moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion which passed with
a unanimous vote.
Authority to bid Prairie Creek Drainage Improvement Project:
Jim Kelly requested council authorize staff to advertise construction of the Prairie Creek Drainage
Improvements — Phase 1 Project pending final review by the City Attorney. Discussion followed. Dick
Butner moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
ADMINISTRATOR and STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR and COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Ken Klein, and Mayor Tolbert gave brief reports.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be need for an Executive Session to discuss the following:
1. Pending or potential litigation RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i).
2. Review of collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the
interpretation or application of a labor agreement RCW 42.30.140 (4).
3. Discussion of possible property sale RCW 42.30.110 (c).
Council recessed at 7:38 PM. At 8:11 PM, Counsel Peiffle extended the executive session for another 5
minutes. Council emerged from the executive session at 8:17 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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