HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 02-24-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 24, 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, Bruce Stedman, Monica Schlagel,
Maxine Jenft, Deana Dean, Roxanne Guenzler, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent:
Also Known to be Present: Cindy Huleatt, Bryce Duskin and Linda Brynes
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
Haller Park Project
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis reviewed the proposed renovation of Haller
Park. The renovation includes new playground equipment, additional picnic tables, stage area and new
restrooms. Cindy Huleatt, Bryce Duskin and Linda Byrnes from The Rotary Club of Arlington spoke to the
funding and installation of the new playground equipment. Mr. Ellis and Rotary Club members answered
questions throughout the presentation.
2013 Year End Financial Report
Finance Director Jim Chase presented the 2013 Year End Financial Report via PowerPoint. Jim
answered council questions throughout the discussion.
January 2014 Financial Report
Jim Chase reviewed the Financial Report from January 2014 with Council. Jim answered council
questions throughout the discussion.
Short Term Interfund Loan for EMS
Finance Director Jim Chase spoke to the need to implement a Short -Term Interfund Loan to the EMS
fund. The loan will be repaid with interest when the first half property taxes are received in April.
Discussion followed with Jim answering council questions.
2013 Goals Report
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield provided Council with a summary of the actions taken to
implement the City goals adopted in November 2012. Discussion followed with Kristin answering council
questions.
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2013 Grants Report
Kristin Banfield provided Council an update on efforts to secure grants and loans for capital projects for
the period August -December 2013. Discussion followed with Kristin answering council questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Councilmember Oertle voiced traffic concerns regarding the short section of road on 204th in front of
Haggen's. Paul Ellis spoke to the proposed road improvements.
Paul Ellis and Kristin Banfield spoke to the upcoming Short Course on Planning scheduled for May 14,
2014 and hosted by Arlington.
Public Comment
None
Executive Session
Council went into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. for approximately thirty minutes to discuss pending or
potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Council reconvened at 8:43 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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