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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 09-08-14Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Council Chambers 110 East Third Street September 8, 2014 Councilmembers Present: Dick Butner, Jan Schuette, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Debora Nelson, Jesica Stickles, and Randy Tendering Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Paul Ellis, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Tom Cooper, Chris Young, Sheri Amundson, Roxanne Guenzler, Marc Hayes, Debbie Strotz, Deana Dean, and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Council Members Absent: None Also Known to be Present: Steve Peterson, Jim Rankin, Jacob Kukua, Mike Hopson, Kari Ilonummi, and Sarah Arney Mayor Barbara 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 Presentation of Revised Civil Service Rules Director of Human Resources and Communications Kristin Banfield and Civil Service Commission Chair Steve Peterson spoke to the Revised Civil Service Rules. Brief discussion followed. Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Traffic Control device and street light maintenance, engineering, and construction services Public Works Director Jim Kelly spoke to the proposed interlocal agreement with Snohomish County. This ILA is a renewal agreement that will allow the City to continue to contract with the County for traffic control device and street light engineering, construction and maintenance services within the City's boundaries. Brief discussion followed with Jim answering council questions. Amendment #2 adding City of Stanwood to the Affordable Housing Alliance Community and Economic Development Director Paul Ellis spoke regarding the City of Stanwood's inclusion in the Affordable Housing Alliance. Paul answered council questions following the discussion. Professional Service Agreement with AE-COM to assist with site civil review Public Works Inspector Marc Hayes, Building Official Chris Young, and Paul Ellis spoke to the proposed professional service agreement with AE-COM which would better serve the needs of the development processes and customers. Discussion followed with Paul and Marc answering council questions. Ordinance to amend Title 11 regarding Code Enforcement Chris Young, Marc Hayes, and Interim Fire Chief Tom Cooper spoke to council regarding the proposed ordinance on code enforcement. The amendment is necessary to provide the adequate tools to efficiently Page 1 of 2 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshoo September 8, 2014 enforce the provisions of Title 11. The proposed ordinance is another tool for the All In Campaign to better manage property maintenance issues in the City of Arlington. Council questions and comments followed. Resolution urging the Governor and Legislature to preserve the streamlined sales tax mitigation distribution to impacted Local Jurisdictions in the 2015-2017 Biennial Budget Kristin Banfield spoke to the proposed resolution and answered council questions. Miscellaneous Council Items Councilmember Jan Schuette provided an update on the Arlington Fire Department 9/11 Memorial. Councilmember Marilyn Oertle provided a reminder about Art in the Park this weekend, September 13th and 14tn Public Comment Sarah Arney spoke to the Art in the Park event and distributed flyers. Executive Session None Reconvene Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 2 of 2