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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
June 23, 2014
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
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, Brian DeWitt, Jon
Ventura and Roxanne Guenzler.
Council Members Absent: None
Also Known to be Present: Sarah Arney, Mike Hopson and Jacob Kukua
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
Annual Report from Waste Management
Public Works Director Jim Kelly introduced Waste Management staff Will Ibershof who provided council
with Waste Management's 2013 Annual Report. Discussion and questions followed.
Refinancing of the 2004 and 2009 LTGO Bonds
Finance Director Jim Chase introduced bond counsel Nancy Neraas with Foster Pepper LLC and Lindsay
Sovde with Piper Jaffray who addressed the proposed 2004 and 2009 LTGO bond sale. Mayor Tolbert,
Allen Johnson, Jim Chase and Lindsay Sovde will meet with Standard and Poor's to obtain a bond rating
for this issue. Discussion and questions followed.
May Financial Report
Jim Chase, Paul Ellis and Kristin Banfield answered budget related questions submitted earlier by
Councilmember Schuette.
Mr. Chase then reviewed the May 2014 Financial Report with Council answering council questions
throughout the presentation.
Settlement Agreement with Tim Riddle
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis addressed the Settlement Agreement with
Busy Beaver Recycling. Brief discussion followed.
Bystrom House Removal Apparent Low Bidder
Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the Bystrom House Recovery, Salvage and Removal Project.
The apparent low bidder is Sky Corp LTD.; public works staff has determined they are qualified to
complete the project. Council questions and brief discussion followed.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 23 2014
Amendment to Snohomish County Housing & Community Development Urban County
Consortium Interlocal Agreement
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed the amendment to the Snohomish County
Housing & Community Development Urban County Consortium Interlocal Agreement. Brief discussion
followed.
Draft Ordinance Addressing Aggressive Solicitation, Begging and Camping Issues
Police Commander Brian DeWitt and Police Sergeant Jon Ventura reviewed the proposed ordinance
addressing aggressive, solicitation, begging and camping issues. A revised draft ordinance with minor
revisions was distributed to council. Lengthy discussion followed.
Miscellaneous Council Items
Council retreat will be held October 4"' at River Rock Inn; details to follow.
Public Comment
Jacob Kukua spoke to the public outreach regarding Xpressbillpay for utility bills, suggesting the city offer
customer incentives. Mr. Kukua also spoke to the proposed ordinance regarding aggressive solicitation,
begging and camping issues.
Executive Session
None
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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