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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 17, 2013
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Steve Baker and Ken Klein
Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Bruce Stedman, Tom Cooper, Rob
Putnam, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Maxine Jenft, Roxanne Guenzler, and Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Jan Schuette, Jesica Stickles, Scott Keith and Mike Hopson.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved 'to approve the revised agenda; Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed
with a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ted Pellegrini, 420 N Dunham Ave, Arlington, owner of Buckles Oil Change Service Center spoke to the
excessive drug problem at the end of 173`d in Smokey Point. Paul Ellis responded that he has contacted
the property owner and is requesting the overgrown lot be cleaned up so it would be a less desirable area
for drug users.
Jan Schutte,18317 Cedarbough Loop, Arlington, reminded everyone of the Relay For Life Walk held this
Saturday at Arlington High School's John Larson Stadium.
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:
1. Minutes of the June 3 and 10, 2013 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable Claims Checks #79437 through #79549 in the amount of $2,029,167.55
3. Resolution Declaring Sole Source for Flow Meters
4. Resolution Authorizing the Surplus and Disposal of Vehicles
5. Resolution Authorizing Grant Application to WSDOT for Taxiway A Lighting
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.10 of the Arlington Municipal Code Fire Code
Deputy Fire Chief Tom Cooper spoke to the necessity to amend the AMC to reflect the most current
version of the Fire Code and the applicable appendices.
Motion made by Steve Baker and seconded by Dick Butner to approve the proposed ordinance amending
and repealing certain sections of Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 15.10 relating to fire regulations.
Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Bid Award for Airport Blvd Phase 2 Project
City Engineer Eric Scott presented the initial bid results from the June 61h bid opening of Airport Blvd
Phase 2 project recommending council award project to Trimaxx Construction Inc.
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Councilmember Debora Nelson moved to award the construction contract for Airport Boulevard Phase 2
Construction to Trimaxx Construction Inc. for the amount of $2,187,436.99 and authorize the Mayor to
sign the contract, subject to final review by the City Attorney. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which
passed with a unanimous vote.
Bid Award Phase i Prairie Creek Drainage Improvement Protect
Public Works Director gave background of Prairie Creek bid results recommending contract be awarded
to Taylor Excavators.
Dick Butner moved to accept the bid provided by Taylor Excavators, Inc. for the Prairie Creek Drainage
Improvement project, Phase 1 and award the contract to Taylor Excavators in the amount of $971,912
and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, subject to final review by the City Attorney. Randy
Tendering seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote.
Acceptance of Eagle Heights II Final Lift of Paving & Authorizing Payment
Community Development Director Paul Ellis spoke to the agreement with Cornerstone Homes requiring
final lift of paving and associated striping of Eagle Heights II.
Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize reimbursement of $93,918 to Cornerstone Homes for the final paving
and striping of Eagle Heights Division II per the Plat Completion Agreement; seconded by Debora Nelson
and passed with a unanimous vote.
Surplus Property Parcel Number 31052200402300
Paul Ellis spoke to the council regarding declaring property surplus to allow a higher and better use as
industrial development.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed resolution declaring certain real property as surplus and
authorizing its sale; seconded by Randy Tendering and passed with a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No, 2013-007 to Change the Minimum Savings for Refunding
Bonds in the 2013 Bond Sale
Finance Director Jim Chase apprised the council that the savings for refunding bonds in the 2013 sale is
anticipated to be approximately 3% instead of 5% as written in original adopted ordinance. Interest rates
are rising which cause less savings on the refunding bonds. Jim requests the council adopt new
ordinance stating minimum savings of 3% will be anticipated for the 2013 refunding bond sale.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2013-007 to change
the minimum savings for refunding bonds in the 2013 Bond Sale.
Seconded by Chris Raezer and passed with a unanimous vote.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Allen announced he would be out of the office for the remainder of the week on vacation.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Tolbert and Councilmembers Butner, Tendering, Nelson, Oertle and Baker had brief reports while
Chris Raezer and Ken Klein had nothing additional to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney stated there was no need for Executive Session.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.
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