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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
February 3, 2014
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering
Council Members Absent: None
City Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Jim
Kelly, Bruce Stedman, Nelson Beazley, Amy Rusko, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Mike Hopson, Bruce Angell, and Kirk Boxleitner
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved to approve the Agenda. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was
unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the January 21 and January 27, 2014 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #81017 through #81172 dated January 21,
2014 through February 3, 2014 in the amount of $1,598,855.05 and EFT Payments & Payroll
Checks #27971 through #27986 for the period January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2014 in the
amount of $1,166.481.28.
PUBLIC HEARING
Community & Economic Development Director Paul Ellis opened the public hearing on the Ordinance
Amending AMC Title 20 addressing recreational marijuana production, processing, and retail
establishments at 7:01 p.m. Fitz Couhig of Pioneer Production and Processing LLC spoke on the topic,
and thanked the city for their research. With no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed
at 7:05 p.m. Council comments and questions were taken at 7:06 p.m. with Dick Butner, Marilyn Oertle,
Chris Raezer, and Jan Schuette adding to the discussion. With no further council questions, Paul spoke
to the recent denial by the State for extensions and suggested council vote on this matter this evening.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the ordinance allowing for the
production, processing, and retailing of marijuana within certain land use zones within the City of
Arlington. The motion passed by majority with Dick Butner dissenting.
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance correcting the legal description of the Country Charm Annexation:
Paul Ellis discussed the agenda item indicating Snohomish County noted discrepancies in the legal
description of the Country Charm annexation. This ordinance corrects a scrivener's error in the legal
description and does not change the annexed area.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance
correcting the legal description of the Country Charm Annexation. The motion was approved by a
unanimous vote.
67th Ave Final Phase Change Order #5
Public Works Director Jim Kelly offered a brief explanation of the change with councilmembers Oertle and
Schuette asking questions related to trail access and completion date.
Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve Change Order #5 to the 67th
Ave Final Phase construction contract and authorize the mayor to sign the change order, pending final
review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
WSDOT Turnback Agreement for Right of Way at SR-9 and SR-531
Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed turnback agreement with WSDOT and answered council questions.
Debora Nelson moved to approve the Turnback Agreement with WSDOT and authorize the mayor to sign
the agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney. Chris Raezer seconded the motion which
passed by a unanimous vote.
81h Amendment of Interlocal Agreements for Jail Services
Police Chief Nelson Beazley spoke to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marysville for jail services
indicating the previous agreement expired on December 31, 2013 and that this would be a renewal of the
same contract for period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017.
Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the 8th
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marysville for Jail Services. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
Interlocal Agreement with Washington State Patrol for State Fire Mobilization Reimbursement
Fire Chief Bruce Stedman spoke to the Interagency Agreement with WSP indicating the agreement
allows for reimbursement for personnel, equipment, or resources during any mobilization plan activation.
He also noted the city had this agreement in place previously from 2003-2007.
Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the
Interagency Agreement between the City of Arlington and the Washington State Patrol to allow
reimbursement of fire mobilization costs per the adopted Washington State Fire Services Resource
Mobilization Plan. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Property Tax Levy Lid Lift Resolution
City Administrator Allen Johnson spoke to the proposed final draft of the resolution to send a property tax
levy lid lift ballot measure to the voters in April. City Attorney Steve Peiffle answered Councilmember
Stickles question regarding "limit factor."
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Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the resolution providing for the
submission of a proposition to the qualifying voters of the City of Arlington at the April 2014 special
election for their ratification or rejection, providing for authority to levy a permanent increase in the regular
property tax levy of 58¢ to the rate of $1.955 per $1,000 of assessed value, which is in excess of the limit
factor established in RCW 84.55.005 and 84.55.010, and direct the City Clerk to file a certified copy of
this resolution with the County Auditor. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Councilmember Oertle thanked Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield for all her efforts on this
matter.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
Allen Johnson passed out a one page report related to the police department Matrix study. He stated the
"yellow pages" were sent out last week and those will be produced at the end of each month. Mayor
Tolbert commented that the yellow pages are a great and valuable tool. Allen referenced the one page
levy handout indicating there are extras available. He also spoke to the council liaison assignments;
noting one was not included on the list. He stated an ad hoc committee would be needed while working
on the City's Comp Plan which was further addressed and explained by Paul Ellis. Paul then stated that
Councilmember Oertle has agreed to help as well as Councilmember Stickles, Bruce from the Planning
Commission, and Troy and Chris from staff. The goal is to help form the Comp Plan, report back to
Council and the Planning Commission and get input along the way. Councilmember Raezer asked
whether the Parks Commission would be involved which was confirmed by Paul Ellis.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Jan Schuette, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, Dick Butner, and Marilyn Oertle gave brief
reports, while Randy Tendering had nothing to report at this time.
Mayor Tolbert spoke regarding the manufacturing industrial park with the City of Marysville, her
attendance at the Smokey Point Citizens Committee meeting, Senate Bill 6096 which allows incentives
for property tax for manufacturers, transportation issues in Olympia, and former Airport Director Rob
Putnam's application with the Snohomish County Parks Board,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Counsel Peiffle announced there would be no need for an Executive Session_
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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