HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-19-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East Third
May 19, 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: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Tom Cooper, Kris Wallace, Bill Blake, Jim Chase,
Troy Davis, Jim Kelly, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Bruce Angell, Christopher St. John, and Jeremy Reweldt
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 Works Week: Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke asking council to declare May 18-24, 2014 as
National Public Works Week.
EMS Week: Deputy Chief Tom Cooper spoke asking council to declare May 19-24, 2014 as Emergency
Medical Services Week.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jeremy Reweldt spoke regarding the storm water easement runoff on his property at 825 Portage Street.
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 May 5 and 12, Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #81812 through #81912 dated May 6, 2014
through May 19, 2014 in the amount of $1,155,871.45.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 19, 2014
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal with Community Transit for Art at Smokey Point Transit Center
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield presented the proposed Interlocal Agreement between the
City of Arlington and Community Transit for the commissioning of art for the new Community Transit
Transfer Center in Smokey Point. Brief discussion followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the interlocal agreement with
Community Transit to provide selection and management of an artwork for the new Transit Center at
Smokey Point. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
City Administrator Allen Johnson presented the proposed two year Interlocal Agreement between the City
of Arlington and Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management.
Jesica Stickles moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the interlocal agreement for
DEM services. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Ordinance to Extend Impact Fee Waiver for Business Change of Use
Kristin Banfield presented the proposed ordinance which extends the City's Ordinance 2012-0006 from
April 2, 2012 suspending transportation impact fees and utility connection charges created when a
commercial building changes use.
Chris Raezer moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the City of Arlington Ordinance
to extend Impact Fee Waiver for Business Change of Use through December 31, 2015. The motion was
approved by a unanimous vote.
Surplus Items from PW M&O
Kristin Banfield spoke to the proposal to surplus items from Public Works Maintenance & Operations.
Randy Tendering moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Resolution for Declaring
Property as Surplus. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Ordinance Adopting new Sign Code
City Planner Troy Davis proposed council adopt the revised sign code. Discussion followed.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the revised sign code and direct
staff to prepare the sign code ordinance, including any minor related corrections to the City's
Development regulations for approval on June 2, 2014. The motion was carried with six votes in the
affirmative and one in the negative.
Katy Isaksen Task Order for the Financial Portion of the Water/Sewer Comprehensive Plans
Public Works Director Jim Kelly presented the proposed task orders under the current Professional
Services Agreement with Katy Isaksen & Associates. Brief discussion followed.
Dick Butner moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve Task Orders #13 & #14 with Katy
Isaksen & Associates for financial services to support the Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans and
authorize the Public Works Director to sign the task orders, pending final review by the City Attorney.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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Authority to Bid Backwash to the Wetland Project
Jim Kelly presented the request for authority to bid backwash to the wetland project and answered council
questions.
Dick Butner moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to authorize to bid the Water Treatment
Plant Backwash to Wetland Project, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved
by a unanimous vote.
Smokey Point Low Impact Design Professional Service Agreement with Herrera
Storm Water & Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake and City Planner Troy Davis presented the
proposal for the City to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental to
perform a Low Impact Drainage (LID) design for Smokey Point Boulevard.
Marilyn Oertle moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the Professional Services
Agreement with Herrera Environmental and authorize the mayor to sign the agreement, pending final
review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Allen Johnson commented on the surplus items and provided a spreadsheet to council
with a complete itemization of the items for surplus. Allen also noted there is a high volume of caterpillars
and the M&O staff are going around to the public right of ways to take care of the issue. Allen briefly
mentioned the graphic on 67 trail detour.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT
Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy
Tendering gave brief reports.
Mayor Tolbert discussed the Stillaguamish Valley Economic Development Plan.
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 8:08 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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