HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-24-13Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 24, 2013
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Ken Klein, and Steve Baker
Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Doug Schmidt, Tom Cooper, Chief
Bruce Stedman, Chief Nelson Beazley, Kris Wallace, Maxine Jenft, Paul Ellis, Harold Smith, Paul
Hunsaker, Jason Abrahamson, Steve Daggett, Bill Blake, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Jesica Stickles, Jan Schuette, Mike Hopson and Sarah Arney.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda; Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Fire Department Presentation
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman reviewed Fire Department Suppression via Power Point presentation. Chief
Stedman answered council questions throughout the presentation.
Ambulance Purchase
Chief Stedman spoke to the purchase of a new Braun Type 1 Module Medic Unit. Chief discussed the
purchasing process, how much is available in the apparatus replacement fund presently and how much
will be available upon delivery in seven months, and how much he estimates to get from the surplus of
the 1999 ambulance. Chief and Doug Schmidt, Medical Services Administrator, answered council
questions throughout.
May 2013 Financial Report and 2014 Budget Calendar
Finance Director Jim Chase started with an update on the bond refinance, indicating interest rates had
actually gone up. Therefore the sale of the bonds is on hold. Jim reviewed the current financial report
and the 2014 budget calendar. The Council mini retreat is scheduled for September 7th wherein
preliminary budget details will be outlined. The property tax levy will be adopted in November and the
2014 budget adopted in December.
Resolution to authorize investment of City of Arlington monies in the Local Government
Investment Pool
Jim Chase indicated he had been contacted by the State Treasurer's Office on updating the designee for
the City of Arlington in the Local Government Investment Pool.
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NEP Stormwater Grant
Bill Blake spoke regarding the National Estuary Program grant awarded to the city in the amount of
$76,000.00. Discussion followed.
Contract Amendment #2 with MSA for Prairie Creek Construction Enaineerinq Services
Director Jim Kelly spoke on the proposal from Murray, Smith and Associates to perform construction
engineering services on an as needed basis to support Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction of the Prairie
Creek Drainage Improvement Project. Jim answered council questions throughout.
Resolution to Surplus vehicles and equipment from Public Works
Jim Kelly spoke regarding this resolution to declare certain property as surplus. The matter is set to go to
public hearing on July V and back on Council meeting agenda on July 15th. Council had no questions
regarding this matter.
Request to award Proposal for third Columbarium at the Cemetery
Jim Kelly spoke on this request to award the proposal for the purchase and installation of the third
Columbarium to Automatic Wilbert Vault Company, Inc. Jim indicated that there was only one bid which
is from the same company that made both the first columbarium in 1991 and the second columbarium in
1999. Jim indicated the second columbarium is almost full and the cemetery is now holding spaces in
anticipation of the third columbarium. Jim answered council questions throughout.
Ordinance amending Title 20 for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Collective Gardens
Director Paul Ellis, Police Chief Nelson Beazley and City Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke on this matter.
Discussion regarding the moratorium and how it's strictly about collective gardens and dispensaries, the
county's position, and the proposed ordinance would allow us to be consistent with neighboring cities in
the municipal court system. Jim, Nelson and Steve answered council questions throughout.
Miscellaneous-CouncAlAtems
City Attorney Steve Peiffle indicated that the King County Superior Court had entered an order dismissing
the City of Arlington from the Cingular Wireless/AT&T lawsuit.
Paul Ellis updated council regarding the surplus property on 67th and that a verbal offer had been
received from Solid Rock.
Paul also updated council on the transient and drug issues in Smokey Point. He indicated he had met
with the property management company who is agreeing to cover the cost of cleanup, possibly with a
Department of Corrections crew.
Paul indicated the street fair is coming up and he will email the schedule out shortly.
Jim Kell indicated the nighttime closure work on 67th Ave project is complete and they will be paving on
June 28 , weather permitting.
Chief Beazley indicated he had recently met Congresswoman Suzan DelBene.
Public Comment
Sarah Arney updated the council on the arts. The Sound Garden is complete and Art in the Barn in Oso
will be the weekend of June 29-30.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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