HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-22-13Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
July 22, 2013
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Ken Klein, and
Steve Baker
Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Paul Ellis, Deana Dean, Maxine
Jenft, and Steve Peiffle
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson
Also Known to be Present: Jesica Stickles, Jan Schuette, Scott Keith, Mike Hopson, Sarah Arney, and
Kirk Boxleitner.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda; Steve Baker seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
2nd Quarter Financial Report:
Finance Director Jim Chase reviewed the 2nd Quarter Financial Report and answered council questions
throughout.
Amendment #3 to the MSA Contract:
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke regarding the proposal from MSA for additional analysis, design
and permitting services for the Prairie Creek Drainage Improvement Project. Additional services for the 2-
phase construction and out -of -scope work requested is not to exceed $61,232. Mr. Kelly answered
council questions throughout.
Franchise with Astound Broadband LLC (Assumption of Blackrock Cable franchise):
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke of the need to enter the ordinance due to the fact that
Blackrock Cable, with whom the City already had a franchise agreement with, being acquired by Astound
Broadband (WAVE Cable). The City will be receiving two strands of fiber to connect other city
departments to City Hall and will save the City approximately $12,000 a year in connection costs. Ms.
Banfield and City Attorney Steve Peiffle answered council questions.
Appointments to PARC and Library Board:
Kristin Banfield addressed the recommendation to appoint Sherri McCarthy to the Library Board and
Vanessa Peterson to the Park, Arts, and Recreation Commission.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop July 22, 2013
Resolution to Surplus Vehicles & Equipment:
Kristin Banfield reviewed the request to have eleven identified items from the Detective Suite and Vehicle
Fleet declared surplus as they are no longer functional and/or are obsolete.
Ordinance Correcting SR531 Annexation:
Kristin Banfield spoke regarding this proposed ordinance which corrects a clerical error on Ordinance
2012-003.
Open Space Application #3102 - Kulin Family Trust:
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis spoke regarding the property along the 43�a
Ave alignment and South of National Food Corp. The owners of the property have applied for open space
designation and if approved, the property would be classified as farm land under the Open Space
Taxation Act. Public Hearing has been set before the Snohomish County Council for August 7, 2013
wherein three Arlington City Council members will need to be present.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Collective Garden Ordinance:
Paul Ellis spoke on this proposed ordinance which clarifies medical marijuana dispensaries and collective
gardens in Title 20 of the Arlington Municipal Code, Public Hearing and council vote to be held at the
August 5, 2013 Council Meeting. Mr. Ellis and Attorney Peiffle answered council questions.
Sign Code Update:
Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed sign code ordinance which utilizes a sign designation overlay rather
than the underlying zoning map to identify what types of signs are allowed in each area. The proposed
Ordinance has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. Discussion regarding
language and proposed changes.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None
Public Comment
Jan Schuette made comments regarding the sign code and questioned the recent property assessments.
Sarah Arney questioned the sign code; specifically how long before an event could a temporary banner
be placed. She also made a comment on the code regarding the restriction of no lights on subdivision
signs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned for an executive session at 8:22 pm regarding an issue of pending litigation under
RCW 42,30.110(1)(i).
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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