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Home My WebLink AboutSigned Minutes 06-16-14Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East Third June 16, 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, Brian DeWitt, Kris Wallace, Bill Blake, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Monica Schlagel, Maxine Jenft, Eric Scott, Paul Ellis, Lisa Teter, Deana Dean, and Steve Peiffle — City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Linda Byrnes, Cindy Huleatt, Kirk Boxleitner, and Jacob Kukua Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 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 Commander Brian DeWitt introduced Arlington's Chief of the Day, Sienna Leighton. Commander DeWitt explained the Chief of the Day program and Sienna and her family were introduced to the Mayor and Council. PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Linda Byrnes, on behalf of the Rotary Club, thanked the City for their partnership and spoke regarding the playground updates at Haller Park. 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 June 2 and 9, 2014 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: EFT Payments & Claims Checks #82009 through #82141 dated June 3, 2014 through June 16, 2014 in the amount of $1,971,436.11. PUBLIC HEARING Storm Water and Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake opened the public hearing on the Floodplain Code Update. Public hearing was opened at 7:18:20 p.m. No one from the audience wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:18:32 p.m. Council questions and comments were taken at 7:18:36. Debora Nelson moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion approve the proposed Ordinance updating AMC sections 20.64.150 and 20.93.530, The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting June 16, 2014 NEW BUSINESS Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 1418-172"d St NE Design Standards: Public Works Director Jim Kelly recommended council repeal AMC 20.45 allowing 172"d St design to move forward based on current traffic conditions, community needs, and available funding. Debora Nelson moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance repealing AMC chapter 20.45. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Bid Award for the 2014 Utility Project: City Engineer Eric Scott recommended council authorize an amendment to the sewer capital budget to cover construction costs for the 2014 Utility Project and award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Interwest Construction. Dick Butner moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to accept the Interwest Construction bid for the 2014 Utilities Improvement Project and award the contract to Interwest Construction in the amount of $1,005,185.47, pending final review by the City Attorney. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Ordinance revising Gambling Tax Code Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis recommended council adopt an amendment to the gambling tax ordinance exempting raffles when conducted by a nonprofit entity as discussed at the June 9, 2014 council workshop. Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the proposed ordinance amending AMC Chapter 3.32. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Resolution regarding raffle tax for the Arlington Rotary Club Paul Ellis recommended council adopt a resolution accepting the Haller Park improvements by the Rotary Club in lieu of receiving any gambling tax otherwise payable. Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution regarding raffle tax for the Arlington Rotary Club. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Extension of the Airport Use Agreement with Washington State Military Department Paul Ellis recommended council approve the proposed MOU which is a renewal of a previous MOU and which provides a staging area at the airport in the event of an emergency. Jan Schuette moved and Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the extension of the Military's use agreement with the Arlington Municipal Airport and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Resolution Increasinq Change Fund for Community Development Paul Ellis recommended council increase the change fund for community development. Marilyn Oertle moved and Chris Raezer seconded the motion to adopt the proposed Resolution increasing the opening change fund amount to $200 for the Community and Economic Development Department. The motion was carried with a unanimous vote. 2014 Equipment and Vehicle Replacement Paul Ellis asked council to review the 2014 equipment and vehicle purchases and financing options. Council is asked to authorize the purchase of the items, which will then be brought back at the end of the year in an ordinance with all the 2014 budget amendments. Staff is recommending a line of credit with Cashmere Valley State Bank at an interest rate of 2.5%. Brief discussion followed. Chris Raezer moved and Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the 2014 equipment and vehicle Page 2 of 3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting June 16. 2014 replacements as outlined in the staff memo of June 6, 2014, using existing revenues available in the Equipment Replacement Fund which passed with a unanimous vote. Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to authorize staff to complete the financing process with Cashmere Valley State Bank for a line of credit not to exceed $500,000 which passed with a unanimous vote. Chris Raezer moved and Randy Tendering seconded the motion to approve the proposed resolution authorizing reimbursement of the equipment replacement with the use of the proceeds from the line of credit from Cashmere Valley State Bank which passed by a unanimous vote. Memorandum of Understanding with Arlington Police Officers Association to extend the 2013 contract for 2014, with minor modifications: Kristin Banfield presented the proposed MOU between APO and COA indicating the parties have reached a tentative agreement on the 2014 collective bargaining agreement. Chris Raezer moved and Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Arlington Police Officers Association. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Allen Johnson thanked council for their decision making efforts regarding the city's financial situation. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS and MAYOR'S REPORT Randy Tendering, Jesica Stickles, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Marilyn Oertle, Jan Schuette, and Dick Butner gave brief reports. Jan Schuette reminded council and staff that the Relay for Life is this weekend, June 21-22 at Arlington High School. Marilyn Oertle reminded council and staff that the dedication to art piece "Rooted Embrace" is June 20th. Mayor Tolbert informed council that the city would be receiving three interns from WSU this summer and updated council on two capital projects ready for the state legislature. 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 8:02 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 3 of 3