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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
December 9, 2013
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
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, Paul Ellis, Brian DeWitt, Maxine
Jenft, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney.
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda; Ken Klein seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Proposed Vacation of Right of Way
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis reviewed the proposal indicating Smokey
Point Distributing has inquired whether the city would be willing to vacate the right of way at 661h.
Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering council questions.
Mr. Ellis provided and update on an item not on the agenda; wishing to inform Council on the issue of
Arlington Flight Service requesting additional credits to their lease for improvements. Mr. Ellis stated that
the airport has analyzed the lease and improvements to Bldg 44 and determined that there isn't room for
Ordinance amending AMC 13.12.040 to suspend the scheduled 2014 CPI increase to the water
rates
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the proposal for an ordinance to suspend the annual increase in
water rates for 2014 due to the fact that the mandatory CPI increase is not necessary. Discussion
followed with Mr. Kelly answering council questions.
Contract with RH2 to complete the 520 Zone Pressure Study
Jim Kelly spoke to request for Council to sign a professional services agreement with RH2 Engineering,
Inc. for finding alternatives on how to increase water pressure in the City's 520 pressure zone. Mr. Kelly
answered council questions throughout the discussion.
Zachor Thomas Prosecutor Contract Renewal
Police Commander Brian DeWitt spoke to Council regarding the contract renewal with Zachor Thomas for
professional services. Council questioned whether the 3% increase is annually or over the course of the
contract. City Attorney Steve Peiffle responded that the annual increase is not to exceed 3%. Additional
questions were asked by Council regarding statistics. Commander DeWitt indicated he would research
those questions and get back to Council.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop December 9, 2013
2013 Budget Amendments
Finance Director Jim Chase reviewed the amendments to the 2013 budget and each of the increases in
the 13 different funds as outlined in the agenda.
2014 Legislative Agenda
Assistant City Administrator
including providing a handout.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
Public Comment
None.
Executive Session
None.
Kristin Banfield addressed the 2014 Legislative Agenda with Council
Discussion followed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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