HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-24-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
March 24, 2014
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer,
Jan Schuette, and Jesica Stickles
Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Maxine Jenft, Monica Schlagel, Kris
Wallace, Roxanne Guenzler, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney and several Gleneagle homeowners
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:07 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
Oso Slide Briefing
Mayor Tolbert, City Administrator Allen Johnson and Community Development Director Paul Ellis briefed
council on the 530 mud slide stating FEMA and National Guard are coming in to assist.
Resolution to Surplus Ambulance - PULLED
Shea Carr Jewell, Inc. Amend #4 Transportation Comp Plan Update
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to Amendment #4 to the Shea Carr Jewell Professional Agreement
for additional work to update and complete the Transportation Comp Plan. Jim answered council
questions throughout the discussion.
Airport Blvd Phase 1 Project Closeout
City Engineer Eric Scott addressed the final acceptance of the Airport Boulevard Phase 1 Project
completed by Reece Trucking and Excavating. Council comments followed.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Stormwater Education/Outreach
Jim Kelly spoke to the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for the Natural Yard Care Grant.
Council comments and questions followed.
Information item — Cemetery Signs
Jim Kelly and Maxine Jenft spoke to the street name signs that will be installed at the Arlington Cemetery.
Tonight's presentation is to allow the City Council to view the signs prior to installation.
2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
Community Development Director Paul Ellis spoke to the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket.
Paul answered council questions throughout the discussion.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 24. 2014
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Co Department of Emergency Management for 2014 -
PULLED
Contract Renewal with Feldman & Lee, Public Defender
Allen Johnson and Attorney Steve Peiffle spoke to the proposed contract renewal with Feldman & Lee for
public defender services. Mr. Peiffle and Mr. Johnson answered council questions throughout the
presentation.
Interlocal Agreement with Houston/Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Purchasinq
Allen Johnson spoke to the proposed Interlocal with Houston/Galveston Area Council for purchasing.
Houston/Galveston Area Council is another purchasing cooperative that provides additional opportunity
for the City to compare prices and obtain the best value in in our purchases. Council comments and
questions followed.
February 2014 Financial Report
Finance Director Jim Chase reviewed the Financial Report from February with Council. It was noted that
the taxes collected in January for the Transportation Improvement District should be received at the end
of March.
Discussion of Council Representatives for Joint Hearing on Gleneagle Golf Course Open Space
Tax Designation
Allen Johnson and Attorney Peiffle opened the discussion of Council Representatives for the Joint
Hearing on Gleneagle Golf Course Open Space Tax Designation. The Hearing Board will consist of three
City Council members and three County Council members. Council members Raezer, Stickles and
Tendering volunteered to represent the council for the Joint Hearing. Council and visitor comments and
questions followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Mayor Tolbert noted a Disaster Relief account has been opened at Union Bank in Arlington for the 530
mud slide victims. Tom Lane is having a banner made to display at Island Crossing with prayers and
support for the victims. Domino's pizza in Smokey Point is also donating all proceeds on Thursday,
March 27th to the slide victims.
Mayor Tolbert thanked Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis and Bruce Stedman for their quality leadership during
the recent Oso tragedy.
Public Comment
None given
Executive Session
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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