HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-09-14Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 9, 2014
Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Randy Tendering, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer,
Jan Schuette, and Jesica Stickles
Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Bill Blake, Kurt Patterson,
Eric Scott, Tim Mensonides, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Kirk Boxleitner, Bob Nelson, Sarah Arney, Mike Hopson, Robert Baker, and
Greg Rainwater
Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:03 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
Floodplain Code Update
Storm Water & Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake reviewed the floodplain updates and answered
council questions.
BeerlWine Tasting for Art in the Park Event
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield, and Art Council members Sarah Arney and Roberta Baker
spoke to the proposal to allow beer/wine tasting at Legion Park art events. Discussion and questions
followed. Staff will prepare an ordinance for council review.
Ordinance_ revising Gambling Tax Code and Resolution regarding raffle tax for the Arlington
Rotary Club
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis reviewed the amendment to the gambling tax
ordinance exempting raffles when conducted by a nonprofit entity and the resolution accepting the Haller
Park improvements by the Rotary Club in lieu of receiving any gambling tax otherwise payable.
Memorial Naming of Airport
Airport Coordinator Tim Mensonides and Black Jack Squadron member Greg Rainwater discussed the
request from the Black Jack Squadron to dedicate a local field name for the airport and place a memorial
marker in memory of Wes Schierman. Brief discussion followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 9, 2014
Extension of the Airport Use Agreement with Washington State Military Department
Paul Ellis spoke to the proposed MOU which provides a staging area at the airport in the event of an
emergency. Council questions and brief discussion followed.
2014 Utilities Project Apparent Low Bidder
City Engineer Eric Scott spoke to the 2014 Utility Improvement Project and request for bids. He indicated
the low bidder was Interwest Construction at $1,112,446.51. Brief discussion followed.
Resolution Increasing Change Fund for Community Development
Paul Ellis and Finance Director Jim Chase spoke to the request to increase the change fund for
community development from $100 to $200. Short discussion followed.
2014 Equipment and Vehicle Replacement
Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, and Central Purchasing Coordinator Kurt Patterson reviewed the
2014 equipment and vehicle purchases as well as financing options. Lengthy discussion followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Public Comment
Executive Session
The Council recessed at 8:05 p.m. for Executive Session
grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation
42.30.140(4)] lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Reconvene
Council reconvened at 8:28 p.m.
Discussion regarding upcoming fall council retreat followed.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
to review collective bargaining negotiations,
or application of a labor agreement [RCW
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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