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City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
December 16, 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, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kris
Wallace, Maxine Jenft, Monica Schlagel, Nelson Beazley, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle, City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Jan Schuette, Kirk Boxleitner, Jesica Stickles, Scott Whippo, Kari Ilonummi,
Juliana Klein, Sean O'Leary
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the pledge of allegiance followed.
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
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kari Ilonummi spoke regarding pensions at the federal level and politics at the state level.
CONSENT AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved and Ken Klein seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
Minutes of the September 7, 2013 Council Retreat and the December 2"d and 9th, 2013 Council
Meetings.
Accounts Payable EFT Payments and Claims Checks #80704 through #80824 in the amount of
$410,264.42.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance No. 2013-016 adopting a moratorium on the establishment of marijuana producer,
marijuana processor, and marijuana retailer establishments and the licensing and permitting thereof.
Community & Economic Development Director Paul Ellis opened the public hearing at 7:06. No one from
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the audience wishing to speak on this matter, council questions and comments were heard. The public
hearing was closed at 7:07.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved to continue the moratorium currently in effect, and to reaffirm the
findings in support of the moratorium included in Ordinance No. 2013-016 which was seconded by Chris
Raezer. The motion was passed with a unanimous vote.
2. Ordinance No. 2013-XXX adopting the 2013 Budget Amendments. Finance Director Jim Chase
opened the public hearing on this matter at 7:13 which had been discussed at length during the
December 9, 2013 Council Workshop. No one from the audience wishing to speak on this matter and no
councilmembers having questions or comments; the public hearing was closed at 7:14.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved to adopt the proposed ordinance amending the 2013 Budget as
presented which was seconded by Chris Raezer. The motion was passed with a unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Contract with RH2 to complete the 520 Zone Pressure Study
Jim Kelly presented the 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.
Councilmember Dick Butner moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with RH2
Engineering Inc. to complete an Alternatives Screening and Analysis on how to increase water pressure
in the City's 520 pressure zone, and authorize the mayor to sign the agreement, pending final review by
the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Randy Tendering and passed with a unanimous vote.
Zachor Thomas Prosecutor Contract Renewal
Police Chief Nelson Beazley presented the request for Council to sign the proposed contract renewal with
Zachor Thomas for prosecutorial professional services and answered council questions.
Councilmember Steve Baker moved to approve the proposed contract with Zachor & Thomas for City
Prosecution service and authorize the Mayor to sign it, pending final review by the City Attorney. The
motion was seconded by Randy Tendering and passed with a unanimous vote.
Snohomish County Regional Priorities for the 2014 Legislative Session
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield spoke on the agenda item indicating the Snohomish County
Managers and Administrator's Group have partnered with Snohomish County, Economic Alliance
Snohomish County, Snohomish County Citizens for Improved Transportation, and Snohomish County
Cities to develop a unified Legislative Agenda for the upcoming 2014 Legislative Session. The request is
for Council to approve the 2014 Regional Priorities for Snohomish County.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the 2014 Snohomish County Regional Priorities for the
upcoming legislative session as presented. The motion was seconded by Debora Nelson and passed
with a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Allen Johnson notified Council of the Employee Luncheon at Hubb's Pizza & Pasta on
Tuesday December 17, 2013 and that the New Council Orientation will be Thursday December 19, 2013.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, and Ken Klein gave brief reports, while Dick Butner, Randy
Tendering and Steve Baker had nothing to report at this time.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF COUNCILMEMBERS BAKER AND KLEIN
Mayor Tolbert thanked Staff and Director's for their information and presentations to Council this past
year. She stated she is sorry to see councilmember Ken Klein leave. She thanked and honored Steve
his generously giving of 12 years of public service to the City of Arlington and presented him with a
plaque for his years of service.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle indicated there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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