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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-28-142N Council Chambers 110 East Third Street July 28, 2014 Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering Staff Present: Kristin Banfield, Bruce Stedman, Jim Kelly, Eric Scott, Kris Wallace, Sheri Amundson, Monica Schlagel, Maxine Jenft, Deana Dean, Roxanne Guenzler, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Council Members Absent: Chris Raezer Also Known to be Present: Jacob Kukua, Kirk Boxleitner and Sarah Arney Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda; Randy Tendering seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. WORKSHOP ITEMS — NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Public Art Proposal — Mural on Old Water Treatment Plant Sarah Arney, representing Arlington Arts Council and Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed art project by youth at risk. Sarah introduced staff from Denny Youth Center to the council who spoke to the value of art for the Youth at Risk Program. Proposed is a mural on the public works vacated water treatment facility on West Avenue bordering the Centennial Trail that would tell the story of Arlington. Discussion followed with the group answering council questions. All In Campaign — Crime Prevention League Public Safety Director Bruce Stedman reviewed by PowerPoint the All In Campaign - Crime Prevention League. Brief discussion followed with Bruce answering council questions. Proposed Lease Terms for Police Department South Substation Bruce Stedman reviewed the proposed lease terms for police to re-establish a substation in Smokey Point. Bruce answered council questions throughout the discussion. Ordinance for Tobacco/Smoke Free Parks Bruce Stedman and Assistant City Administrator discussed the proposed ordinance to adopt tobacco/smoke free parks. Both Bruce and Kristin answered council questions throughout the discussion. Public Works Contractor Evaluation Proposal Public Works Director Jim Kelly and Counsel Peiffle discussed if the city should implement a Contractor Performance Rating system. Discussion followed with Jim and Steve answering council questions. Second Quarter 2014 Financial Report Finance Director Jim Chase reviewed by PowerPoint the second quarter financial report. Discussion followed with Mr. Chase answering council questions. Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop DRAFT July 28, 2014 Miscellaneous Council Items None Public Comment Jacob Kukua spoke to the proposed ordinance on Smoke Free Parks. He also commented on the dust created on Highway 9 from DOT chip sealing. Public Works Director stated the chip sealing should be done within 1 day. Executive Session None Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 2 of 2