HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-10-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 10, 2014
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Jan Schuette, and Jesica Stickles
Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Monica Schlagel, Dale Carman,
Maxine Jenft, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent:
Also Known to be Present: Bob Nelson and Mike Hopson
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Chris Raezer moved to approve the agenda; Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Public Art Acceptance — Metal Tree Sculpture
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield reviewed the proposed metal tree sculpture art donation from
the Arlington Arts Council. Brief discussion by council including questions by Mayor Tolbert and
comments from Councilmember Oertle.
Authorization to offer a Purchase and Sale Agreement on the Opal Property
Airport Supervisor Dale Carman spoke to the proposed purchase of the Opal property which is located
adjacent to the airport at the north end off of Cemetary Road. Dale reviewed the history of the property
with respect to prior purchase agreements and indicated the location of the property is within the future
Runway Protection Zone for Runway 16. Dale answered council questions throughout the discussion.
Interlocal with the City of Tucson to Piggy Back on a purchasing contract for a Toro
mower/Resolution to authorize the surplus and trade in of Toro mower
Kristin Banfield and Dale Carman spoke to both the proposed interlocal agreement with the City of
Tucson and to the proposed resolution to surplus the existing Toro mower indicating the interlocal
agreement will allow for the purchase of a new Toro wide area mower which will save $2,342 over what
would have been saved if purchased through the State of Washington purchasing contract. Kristin and
Dale answered council questions throughout the discussion.
Mayor Tolbert asked whether council would be provided with an update on all surplus equipment. Kristin
indicated she would provide a full report once all the surplus items have been sold.
Westside UGA Expansion
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis handed out the Council Agenda Bill on this
item, apologizing for the untimeliness, and discussed the recent developments on this issue. Discussion
followed with Paul answering council questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop DRAFT February 10 2014
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Oertle reviewed the handout on the Levy Lid Lift with regard to the public assets
maintained and services provided by the city and whether those that are part of an enterprise fund should
be listed. Discussion followed.
Mayor Tolbert expressed her sadness over the recent passing of City of Arlington employee Earl
Anderson who was with the water department for 26 years.
Public Comment
None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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