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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barb Tolbert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Barb Tolbert - Wendy
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
1. Marketing Plan presentation by TWENTYFIVE
Staff Presentation: Chris Young
2. Land Use Code Amendment - AMC 20.96 (Chris)ATTACHMENT A
Staff Presentation: Chris Young
Council Liaison: Jesica Stickles
3. Public Art Proposal ATTACHMENT B
Staff Presentation: Sarah Lopez
Council Liaison: Sue Weiss
4. Street Closure for Special Event ATTACHMENT C
Staff Presentation: Sarah Lopez
Council Liaison: Sue Weiss
5. Park Master Plan ATTACHMENT D
Staff Presentation: Sarah Lopez
Council Liaison: Sue Weiss
6. Interfund Loan from the Growth Fund to the EMS Fund ATTACHMENT E
Staff Presentation: Kristin Garcia
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
7. Miscellaneous Council Items
Arlington City Council Workshop
Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers – 110 E Third St
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Barb Tolbert
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City of Arlington
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Attachment
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
March 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Amendment to Title 20, Section 20.96 of the AMC - Amendments
ATTACHMENTS:
Original and Proposed Ordinances and Planning Commission Findings of Fact
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community & Economic Development
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Clarification to the various Land Use Code Amendment processes, such as Zoning
Map, Comprehensive Plan, Docket, and Land Use Code. Although each amendment
follows similar processes it is important to further clarify each to ensure that all of the
required steps within each process is followed.
HISTORY:
A Public Hearing was held on March 1, 2016, and the Planning Commission
recommends adoption of the proposed amendment.
ALTERNATIVES
Approve staff’s recommendation with modifications
Table staff’s recommendation
Deny staff’s recommendation
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING; AMENDING
CHAPTER 20.96 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE
PROCESSES FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has codified Chapter 20.96 of the Arlington
Municipal Code, entitled “AMENDMENTS”, to set out the process for amending the
comprehensive plan and development regulations in accordance with state law, including the
Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, City staff has become aware of confusion and a lack of clarity in the
existing ordinance and wishes to amend the same in a way that clarifies the city process; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") met to
discuss revisions to the zoning ordinance at its regular meetings on __________________ and
________________________ and held a public hearing on __________________, 2016 and
thereafter recommended passage of the ordinance to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was briefed on the issue on ___________________ and
on February ___, 2016, the City Council considered public comments and the entire record
related to the proposal contained in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City Council deliberated on the
code amendments contained in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review
of these proposed amendments and all due notice has been given to the Department of
Commerce prior to their adoption;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington,
do here ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.010 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.010 - Amendments in general.
(a) Amendments to the text of this title or to the zoning map may be made in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
(b) The term major map amendment shall refer to an amendment that addresses the zoning district
classification of five or more tracts of land in separate ownership or any parcel of land
(regardless of the number of lots or owners) in excess of fifty acres. All other amendments to
the zoning district map shall be referred to as minor map amendments.
(c) Amendments to the text of the comprehensive plan or to the proposed land use map may be
made in accordance with provisions of this chapter.
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(dc) With the exception to those instances listed in AMC 20.96.010(e)5, the comprehensive plan
may not be amended more than once per year (RCW 36.70A.130) and therefore requests for
amendments will be deferred to the time of an annual public hearing. Only amendments
submitted no later than the last working day of January each calendar year will be reviewed for
the annual cycle.
(ed) Exceptions to Annual Cycle. Amendments to the comprehensive plan may be considered more
frequently than once per year in any of the following circumstances:
(1) Resolution of an emergency condition or situation. Council shall confirm the director's
finding that such an emergency exists.
(2) Resolution of a decision by an administrative agency or court of competent jurisdiction.
(53) For any reasons specified in RCW 36.70A.130(2), as hereafter amended.
Section 2. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.015 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.08015 - Minor corrections exempt. An amendment that does not result in any
substantive change to the content or meaning of a development regulation, such as a
correction to punctuation or numbering or a typographical or technical error, shall be exempt
from the notice and hearing requirements of this chapter. In such cases, the director may
make a recommendation directly to the city council.
Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.020 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.020 - Initiation of comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments.
(a) Whenever a request to amend this titlethe comprehensive plan or zoning map
is initiated by the city council, the planning commission, or the city administration, the city
attorney in consultation with the planning staff shall draft an appropriate ordinance and
schedule a public hearing before the planning commission, unless the code amendment is of
an emergency nature, in which case a public hearing can be scheduled before the city council
without planning commission consideration.
(b) Any other person may also petition the council to amend this titlethe
comprehensive plan or zoning map by submitting an application for a Code Amendment,
signed by both the applicant and the property owner. The application shall be filed with the
community development department and shall include, among the information deemed
relevant by the community development director or his or her designee:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant,
(2) A description of the land affected by the amendment if a change in
zoning district classification is proposed,
(3) Public notice materials as required by Section 20.24.020 (Public
Notice),
(4) A description of the proposed map change or a summary of the
specific objective of any proposed change in the text of this title, and,
(5) If necessary, an environmental checklist and any other
documentation needed to comply with SEPA (including but not limited to special
studies).
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(c) Upon receipt of a petition as provided in subsection (b), the community
development director shall either:
(1) Treat the proposed amendment as one initiated by the city
administration and proceed in accordance with subsection (a) if he/she believes that
the proposed amendment has significant merit and would benefit the general public,
or
(2) Forward the petition to the appropriate hearing body for a public
hearing.
(d) Comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments shall comply with the
procedures as required by Sections 20.96.030 and Sectionthrough 20.96.040080.
Section 4. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.030 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.022 030 - Docketing procedures—Comprehensive plan and zoning map
amendments.
(a) The city shall compile and maintain a list, known as a "docket," of all city-
initiated and privately-initiated proposed comprehensive plan amendments. The list shall be
organized as to amendment type and include a description of the amendment in nontechnical
terms, as well as the name of the applicant and date of submission to the city. The
preliminary docket shall be made available to the public for review and comment for at least
fifteen days prior to consideration by the planning commission. Written comments that are
submitted by the end of the comment period shall be added to the preliminary docket. The
final docket will be determined as described in AMC 20.96.030(b)this section.
(b) Preliminary Review—Determination of Final Docket.
(1) Staff Evaluation. The community development director shall conduct a brief
initial evaluation of all privately-initiated proposed comprehensive plan amendments to
ascertain whether the proposals meet the preliminary review criteria in AMC
20.96.030(c)this section and to assess the extent of review that would be required under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The director shall make a recommendation to the
planning commission as to which proposed amendments should be included in the final
docket, along with any city-initiated proposed amendments.
(2) Joint Workshop. During each annual amendment cycle, the city council and
planning commission may, at the city council's discretion, hold a noticed joint workshop to
serve as an informational meeting between the two governmental bodies.
(3) Planning Commission Hearing. The planning commission shall hold a
noticed hearing on selection of proposed amendments for the final docket.
(4) City Council Decision. The city council shall consider the planning
commission's recommended final docket. Council may adopt the proposed final docket
without a public hearing; however, in the event that a majority of the council decides to add
or subtract amendments, it shall first hold a public hearing. No additional comprehensive
plan amendments may be considered after council adoption of the docket for that year,
except as provided in AMC 20.96.010(ed). The final docket shall be approved by resolution.
(5) Proposed amendments submitted under AMC 20.96.020(b) that meet one of
the following criteria may be included in the final docket:
(a) If the proposed amendment is site specific, the subject property is
suitable for development in general conformance with adjacent land use, and the
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surrounding development pattern, and with zoning standards under the potential
zoning classifications.
(b) State law requires or a decision of a court or administrative agency
has directed such a change.
(c) There exists an obvious technical error in the pertinent
comprehensive plan provision.
Section 5. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.040 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96..030 040 - Public hearings on comprehensive plan or zoning map amendments.
(a) Except as provided by subsection (b), an open record public hearing shall be
held before either the planning commission or city council is required for all amendments to
this title or the comprehensive plan. In addition, on text, major map amendments or
comprehensive plan amendments, a hearing before the city council may also be held if the
council so chooses.
(b) Emergency ordinances may go to the city council directly pursuant to and in
compliance with the RCW governing emergency ordinances.
(c) The city shall give public notice of all public hearings as required per Section
20.24.020 (Public Notice).
(d) Staff shall transmit to the Department of Commerce copies of all proposed
amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning map at least sixty (60) days in
advance of prior adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106.
Section 6. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.050 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.050 - Planning commission consideration of proposed comprehensive plan and zoning
map amendments.
(a) The planning commission shall endeavor to review the proposed amendment
in a timely fashion. However, if the planning commission is not prepared to make
recommendations at conclusion of the public hearing, the community development director
may forward the matter to city council without a planning commission recommendation.
(b) The council need not await the recommendations of the planning commission
before taking action on a proposed amendment, nor is the council bound by any
recommendations of the planning commission that are before it at the time it takes action on
a proposed amendment.
The Planning Commission shall issue for each docket item a recommendation for
approval, approval subject to recommended modifications or conditions of approval,
continuance, or a decision for denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the City Council
for review and decision.
Section 7. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.060 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
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20.96..024 060 - Selection and decision criteria—Comprehensive plan and zoning map
amendments.
(a) Considering that the comprehensive plan and zoning maps werewas
developed after significant study and public participation, the principles, goals, objectives,
and policies contained therein shall be granted substantial weight when considering any
proposed amendment. Therefore, the burden of proof for justifying a proposed amendment to
the comprehensive plan or zoning map of the city rests with the applicant. The city council's
approval, modification, deferral, or denial of an amendment proposal shall be based on the
following criteria:
(a) Proposed amendments that meet one of the following criteria may be
included in the final docket:
(1) If the proposed amendment is site specific, the subject property is suitable for
development in general conformance with adjacent land use and the surrounding
development pattern, and with zoning standards under the potential zoning classifications.
(2) State law requires or a decision of a court or administrative agency has
directed such a change.
(3) There exists an obvious technical error in the pertinent comprehensive plan
provision.
(b) Proposed amendments that do not meet one of the criteria in subsection (1) of
this section shall meet all of the following criteria:
(1) The amendment represents a matter appropriately addressed through
the comprehensive plan, and the proposed amendment demonstrates a public benefit
and enhances the public health, safety and welfare of the city.
(2) The amendment does not raise policy or land use issues that are more
appropriately addressed by an ongoing work program approved by the city council.
(3) The proposed amendment addresses significantly changed conditions
since the last time the pertinent comprehensive plan map or text was amended.
"Significantly changed conditions" are those resulting from unanticipated
consequences of an adopted policy, or changed conditions on the subject property or its
surrounding area, or changes related to the pertinent comprehensive plan map or text,
where such change has implications of a magnitude that need to be addressed for the
comprehensive plan to function as an integrated whole.
(4) The proposed amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan
and other goals and policies of the city, the countywide planning policies, the Growth
Management Act, other state or federal law, and the Washington Administrative Code
and other applicable law.
Section 8. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.070 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.060 070 - Council action on comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments.
(a) On text or minor map amendments, the council shall hold a closed record
hearing prior to rendering a final decision. For text, major map amendments or
comprehensive plan amendments, the council may, at their discretion, hold either a closed or
open record hearing prior to rendering a final decision.
(b) At the conclusion of its consideration on a proposed amendment, the council
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may proceed to vote on the proposed ordinance, remand back to the planning commission for
further study refer it to a committee for further study, or take any other action consistent with
its usual rules of procedure.
(cb) The council is not required to take final action on a proposed amendment
within any specific period of time, but it should proceed as expeditiously as practicable on
petitions for amendments since inordinate delays can result in the petitioner incurring
unnecessary costs.
(d) Voting on amendments to this title or the comprehensive plan shall proceed
in the same manner as other ordinances.
Section 9. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.080 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.070 080 - Ultimate issue before council on amendments.
In deciding whether to adopt a proposed amendment to this Title or the
comprehensive plan or zoning map, the central issue before the council is whether the
proposed amendment advances the public health, safety, or welfare. All other issues are
irrelevant, and all information related to other issues at the public hearing may be declared
irrelevant by the presiding official and excluded. In particular, when considering proposed
minor map or zoning amendments:
(a) The council shall not consider any representations made by the petitioner that
if the change is granted the rezoned property will be used for only one of the possible range
of uses permitted in the requested classification. Rather, the council shall consider whether
the entire range of permitted uses in the requested classification is more appropriate than the
range of uses in the existing classification.
(b) The council shall not regard as controlling any advantages or disadvantages
to the individual requesting the change, but shall consider the impact of the proposed change
on the public at large.
(c) The council shall consider comprehensive plan amendments and zoning map
amendments as recommended by the planning commission using the criteria established in
AMC 20.96.06040 and AMC 20.96.050, respectively. If there are substantial changes to the
proposed amendments after the public hearing by the planning commission, a second public
hearing before the council is may be required. If there are no substantial changes, the council
may choose whether or not to hold another public hearing. The city shall transmit a copy of
the comprehensive plan amendments to department of commerce within ten days of the city
council's final adoption.
Section 10. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.100 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.100 - Docketing procedures—DAmendments to development regulations.
1.All proposed text amendments to the development or zoning regulations
shall be developed, submitted and presented by the City staff, based on direction from the
City Council, Planning Commission, or the Director of Community & Economic
Development City Manager or designee.
2.Private party requests. City staff shall submit proposals from private
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individuals or groups as follows:
a.Private parties shall submit a written summary of the amendment
proposed to City staff, an indication of why it is needed, and the potential land use
impacts if approved. No fees shall be assessed.
b. Staff shall maintain a docket listing of private party requests, and shall
provide the listing not less than once per year to the Planning Commission, which shall
determine which items shall be further reviewed by staff and submitted as a formal
proposal, which shall be deferred to future work programs, and which shall not be
considered. Decisions to defer or not consider private requests shall be considered final
unless appealed as provided herein.
3. Most development regulation amendments shall be processed concurrently
with the comprehensive planning docket developed under AMC 20.96.030(b). The
Community Development director may direct that development regulation amendments
proceed separately when deemed appropriate.
Section 11. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.110 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.110 - Notice to Department of Commerce. Staff shall transmit to the Department of
Commerce copies of all proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations at least
sixty (60) days in advance of prior adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106.
Section 12. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.120 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.120 - Public hearings on development regulation amendments.
(a) Except as provided by subsection (b), an open record public hearing shall be
held before the planning commission for all amendments. to the comprehensive plan. In
addition, a hearing before the city council may also be held if the council so chooses.
(b) Emergency ordinances may go to the city council directly pursuant to and in
compliance with the RCW governing emergency ordinances.
(c) The city shall give public notice of all public hearings as required per Section
20.24.020 (Public Notice).
Section 13. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.130 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.130 Planning Commission review of development regulation amendments.
The Planning Commission shall issue a recommendation for approval, approval subject to
recommended modifications or conditions of approval, continuance, or a decision for
denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the City Council for review and decision.
Section 14. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.140 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.140 City Council decision criteria—development regulation amendments
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The city council's approval, modification, deferral, or denial of an development regulation
amendment proposal shall be based on the following criteria:
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the comprehensive plan, the multicounty planning policies, county planning
policies, and the Growth Management Act, RCW Chapter 36.70A; and
(2) The proposed change is necessary to further the public interest based
on present needs and conditions.
Section 15. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance be held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance; provided, however, that if any section,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance, is held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, or by the Growth Management Hearings Board, then the section, sentence, clause,
phrase, or land use designation in effect prior to the effective date of this ordinance, shall be in
full force and effect for that invalidated section, sentence, clause, phrase, or land use designation,
as if this ordinance had never been adopted.
Section 16. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its
title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in
full force five (5) days of the date of publication.
Section 17. Copy to Commerce Department. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106(3),
the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this ordinance to the State Department of
Commerce for its files within ten (10) days after adoption of this ordinance.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF
ON THE _____ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016.
CITY OF ARLINGTON:
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING; AMENDING
CHAPTER 20.96 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE
PROCESSES FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has codified Chapter 20.96 of the Arlington
Municipal Code, entitled “AMENDMENTS”, to set out the process for amending the
comprehensive plan and development regulations in accordance with state law, including the
Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, City staff has become aware of confusion and a lack of clarity in the
existing ordinance and wishes to amend the same in a way that clarifies the city process; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") met to
discuss revisions to the zoning ordinance at its regular meetings on __________________ and
________________________ and held a public hearing on __________________, 2016 and
thereafter recommended passage of the ordinance to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council was briefed on the issue on ___________________ and
on February ___, 2016, the City Council considered public comments and the entire record
related to the proposal contained in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City Council deliberated on the
code amendments contained in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review
of these proposed amendments and all due notice has been given to the Department of
Commerce prior to their adoption;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington,
do here ordain as follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.010 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.010 - Amendments in general.
(a) Amendments to the text of this title or to the zoning map may be made in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter.
(b) Amendments to the text of the comprehensive plan or to the proposed land use map may be
made in accordance with provisions of this chapter.
(c) With the exception to those instances listed in AMC 20.96.015, the comprehensive plan may
not be amended more than once per year (RCW 36.70A.130) and therefore requests for
amendments will be deferred to the time of an annual public hearing. Only amendments
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submitted no later than the last working day of January each calendar year will be reviewed for
the annual cycle.
(d) Exceptions to Annual Cycle. Amendments to the comprehensive plan may be considered more
frequently than once per year in any of the following circumstances:
(1) Resolution of an emergency condition or situation. Council shall confirm the director's
finding that such an emergency exists.
(2) Resolution of a decision by an administrative agency or court of competent jurisdiction.
(3) For any reasons specified in RCW 36.70A.130 (2), as hereafter amended.
Section 2. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.015 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.015 - Minor corrections exempt. An amendment that does not result in any
substantive change to the content or meaning of a development regulation, such as a
correction to punctuation or numbering or a typographical or technical error, shall be exempt
from the notice and hearing requirements of this chapter. In such cases, the director may
make a recommendation directly to the city council.
Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.020 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.020 - Initiation of comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments.
(a) Whenever a request to amend the comprehensive plan or zoning map is
initiated by the city council, the planning commission, or the city administration, the city
attorney in consultation with the planning staff shall draft an appropriate ordinance and
schedule a public hearing before the planning commission, unless the code amendment is of
an emergency nature, in which case a public hearing can be scheduled before the city council
without planning commission consideration.
(b) Any other person may also petition the council to amend the comprehensive
plan or zoning map by submitting an application for a Code Amendment, signed by both the
applicant and the property owner. The application shall be filed with the community
development department and shall include, among the information deemed relevant by the
community development director or his or her designee:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant,
(2) A description of the land affected by the amendment if a change in
zoning district classification is proposed,
(3) Public notice materials as required by Section 20.24.020 (Public
Notice),
(4) A description of the proposed map change or a summary of the
specific objective of any proposed change in the text of this title, and,
(5) If necessary, an environmental checklist and any other
documentation needed to comply with SEPA (including but not limited to special
studies).
(c) Upon receipt of a petition as provided in subsection (b), the community
development director shall either:
(1) Treat the proposed amendment as one initiated by the city
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administration and proceed in accordance with subsection (a) if he/she believes that
the proposed amendment has significant merit and would benefit the general public,
or
(2) Forward the petition to the appropriate hearing body for a public
hearing.
(d) Comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments shall comply with the
procedures as required by Sections 20.96.030 through 20.96.080.
Section 4. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.030 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.030 - Docketing procedures—Comprehensive plan and zoning map
amendments.
(a) The city shall compile and maintain a list, known as a "docket," of all city-
initiated and privately-initiated proposed comprehensive plan amendments. The list shall be
organized as to amendment type and include a description of the amendment in nontechnical
terms, as well as the name of the applicant and date of submission to the city. The
preliminary docket shall be made available to the public for review and comment for at least
fifteen days prior to consideration by the planning commission. Written comments that are
submitted by the end of the comment period shall be added to the preliminary docket. The
final docket will be determined as described in this section.
(b) Preliminary Review—Determination of Final Docket.
1)Staff Evaluation. The community development director shall conduct a brief
initial evaluation of all privately-initiated proposed comprehensive plan amendments to
ascertain whether the proposals meet the preliminary review criteria in this section and to
assess the extent of review that would be required under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA). The director shall make a recommendation to the planning commission as to which
proposed amendments should be included in the final docket, along with any city-initiated
proposed amendments.
(2) Joint Workshop. During each annual amendment cycle, the city council and
planning commission may, at the city council's discretion, hold a noticed joint workshop to
serve as an informational meeting between the two governmental bodies.
(3) Planning Commission Hearing. The planning commission shall hold a
noticed hearing on selection of proposed amendments for the final docket.
(4) City Council Decision. The city council shall consider the planning
commission's recommended final docket. Council may adopt the proposed final docket
without a public hearing; however, in the event that a majority of the council decides to add
or subtract amendments, it shall first hold a public hearing. No additional comprehensive
plan amendments may be considered after council adoption of the docket for that year,
except as provided in AMC 20.96.010(d). The final docket shall be approved by resolution.
(5) Proposed amendments submitted under AMC 20.96.020(b) that meet one of
the following criteria may be included in the final docket:
(a) If the proposed amendment is site specific, the subject property is
suitable for development in general conformance with adjacent land use, the
surrounding development pattern, and with zoning standards under the potential
zoning classifications.
(b) State law requires or a decision of a court or administrative agency
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has directed such a change.
(c) There exists an obvious technical error in the pertinent
comprehensive plan provision.
Section 5. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.040 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.040 - Public hearings on comprehensive plan or zoning map amendments.
a) Except as provided by subsection (b), an open record public hearing shall be
held before the planning commission for all amendments to the comprehensive plan. In
addition, a hearing before the city council may also be held if the council so chooses.
(b) Emergency ordinances may go to the city council directly pursuant to and in
compliance with the RCW governing emergency ordinances.
(c) The city shall give public notice of all public hearings as required per Section
20.24.020 (Public Notice).
(d) Staff shall transmit to the Department of Commerce copies of all proposed
amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning map at least sixty (60) days in
advance of prior adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106.
Section 6. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.050 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.050 - Planning commission consideration of proposed comprehensive plan and zoning
map amendments.
The Planning Commission shall issue for each docket item a recommendation for
approval, approval subject to recommended modifications or conditions of approval,
continuance, or a decision for denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the City Council
for review and decision.
Section 7. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.060 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.060 - Selection and decision criteria—Comprehensive plan and zoning map
amendments.
(a) Considering that the comprehensive plan and zoning maps were
developed after significant study and public participation, the principles, goals, objectives,
and policies contained therein shall be granted substantial weight when considering any
proposed amendment. Therefore, the burden of proof for justifying a proposed amendment to
the comprehensive plan or zoning map of the city rests with the applicant. The city council's
approval, modification, deferral, or denial of an amendment proposal shall be based on the
following criteria:
(1) The amendment represents a matter appropriately addressed through
the comprehensive plan, and the proposed amendment demonstrates a public benefit
and enhances the public health, safety and welfare of the city.
(2) The amendment does not raise policy or land use issues that are more
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appropriately addressed by an ongoing work program approved by the city council.
(3) The proposed amendment addresses significantly changed conditions
since the last time the pertinent comprehensive plan map or text was amended.
"Significantly changed conditions" are those resulting from unanticipated
consequences of an adopted policy, or changed conditions on the subject property or its
surrounding area, or changes related to the pertinent comprehensive plan map or text,
where such change has implications of a magnitude that need to be addressed for the
comprehensive plan to function as an integrated whole.
(4) The proposed amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan
and other goals and policies of the city, the countywide planning policies, the Growth
Management Act, other state or federal law, and the Washington Administrative Code
and other applicable law.
Section 8. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.070 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.070 - Council action on comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments.
a)(At the conclusion of its consideration on a proposed amendment, the council
may proceed to vote on the proposed ordinance, remand back to the planning commission for
further study , or take any other action consistent with its usual rules of procedure.
(b) The council is not required to take final action on a proposed amendment
within any specific period of time, but it should proceed as expeditiously as practicable on
petitions for amendments since inordinate delays can result in the petitioner incurring
unnecessary costs.
Section 9. Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.080 shall be and hereby is amended
to read as follows:
20.96.080 - Ultimate issue before council on amendments.
In deciding whether to adopt a proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan or
zoning map, the central issue before the council is whether the proposed amendment
advances the public health, safety, or welfare. All other issues are irrelevant, and all
information related to other issues at the public hearing may be declared irrelevant by the
presiding official and excluded. In particular, when considering proposed map or zoning
amendments:
(a) The council shall not consider any representations made by the petitioner that
if the change is granted the rezoned property will be used for only one of the possible range
of uses permitted in the requested classification. Rather, the council shall consider whether
the entire range of permitted uses in the requested classification is more appropriate than the
range of uses in the existing classification.
(b) The council shall not regard as controlling any advantages or disadvantages
to the individual requesting the change, but shall consider the impact of the proposed change
on the public at large.
(c) The council shall consider comprehensive plan amendments and zoning map
amendments as recommended by the planning commission using the criteria established in
AMC 20.96.060. If there are substantial changes to the proposed amendments after the
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public hearing by the planning commission, a second public hearing before the council may
be required. If there are no substantial changes, the council may choose whether or not to
hold another public hearing. The city shall transmit a copy of the comprehensive plan
amendments to department of commerce within ten days of the city council's final adoption.
Section 10. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.100 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.100 - Docketing procedures—Amendments to development regulations.
1. All proposed text amendments to the development or zoning regulations
shall be developed, submitted and presented by the City staff, based on direction from the
City Council, Planning Commission, or the Director of Community & Economic
Development or designee.
2. Private party requests. City staff shall submit proposals from private
individuals or groups as follows:
a. Private parties shall submit a written summary of the amendment
proposed to City staff, an indication of why it is needed, and the potential land use
impacts if approved. No fees shall be assessed.
b. Staff shall maintain a docket listing of private party requests, and shall
provide the listing not less than once per year to the Planning Commission, which shall
determine which items shall be further reviewed by staff and submitted as a formal
proposal, which shall be deferred to future work programs, and which shall not be
considered. Decisions to defer or not consider private requests shall be considered final
unless appealed as provided herein.
3. Most development regulation amendments shall be processed concurrently
with the comprehensive planning docket developed under AMC 20.96.030(b). The
Community Development director may direct that development regulation amendments
proceed separately when deemed appropriate.
Section 11. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.110 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.110 - Notice to Department of Commerce. Staff shall transmit to the Department of
Commerce copies of all proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations at least
sixty (60) days in advance of prior adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106.
Section 12. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.120 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.120 Public hearings on development regulation amendments.
(a) Except as provided by subsection (b), an open record public hearing shall be
held before the planning commission for all amendments. In addition, a hearing before the
city council may also be held if the council so chooses.
(b) Emergency ordinances may go to the city council directly pursuant to and in
compliance with the RCW governing emergency ordinances.
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(c) The city shall give public notice of all public hearings as required per Section
20.24.020 (Public Notice).
Section 13. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.130 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.130 Planning Commission review of development regulation amendments.
The Planning Commission shall issue a recommendation for approval, approval subject to
recommended modifications or conditions of approval, continuance, or a decision for
denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the City Council for review and decision.
Section 14. A new Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.96.140 shall be and hereby is
added to read as follows:
20.96.140 City Council decision criteria—development regulation amendments
The city council's approval, modification, deferral, or denial of a development regulation
amendment proposal shall be based on the following criteria:
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the comprehensive plan, the multicounty planning policies, county planning
policies, and the Growth Management Act, RCW Chapter 36.70A; and
(2) The proposed change is necessary to further the public interest based
on present needs and conditions.
Section 15. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance be held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance; provided, however, that if any section,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance, is held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, or by the Growth Management Hearings Board, then the section, sentence, clause,
phrase, or land use designation in effect prior to the effective date of this ordinance, shall be in
full force and effect for that invalidated section, sentence, clause, phrase, or land use designation,
as if this ordinance had never been adopted.
Section 16. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its
title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in
full force five (5) days of the date of publication.
Section 17. Copy to Commerce Department. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106 (3),
the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this ordinance to the State Department of
Commerce for its files within ten (10) days after adoption of this ordinance.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF
ON THE _____ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016.
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CITY OF ARLINGTON:
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #3
Attachment
B
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
March 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Accept Public Art Proposal - Salmon Pole
ATTACHMENTS:
Salmon Pole Proposal
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Recreation
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Arlington Arts Council is seeking permission to install a “Salmon Pole” at Kent Prairie/
Zimmerman Trail off of 204th Street (east of SR 9 intersection). Pole will be modeled after
the existing “fish pole” at Legion Park, however the fish will be cut metal salmon in a
variety of positions. The pole will be a new wood utility pole. The metal will be
unfinished, encouraging a rusty surface. The fish will be approximately 36 inches.
Assembly will be done by Arlington Arts Council members. They are seeking assistance
from the City to dig the hole for the pole. The pole will be delivered and placed by a
volunteer. The Arlington Arts Council received positive input from the public on this
project at their October 2015 Art Auction.
HISTORY:
In accordance with the public art policy, this project has been reviewed and
recommended by the Public Art Committee and PARC.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not accept the proposal.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
Salmon Pole Proposal 3-7-2016
Arlington Arts Council is seeking permission to install a “Salmon Pole” at Kent Prairie/
Zimmerman Trail off of 204th Street (east of SR 9 intersection). Pole will be modeled after the
existing “fish pole” at Legion Park, however the fish will be cut metal salmon in a variety of
positions. The pole will be a new wood utility pole. The metal will be unfinished, encouraging a
rusty surface. The fish will be approximately 36 inches. Assembly will be done by Arlington Arts
Council members. They are seeking assistance from the City to dig the hole for the pole. The pole
will be delivered and placed by a volunteer. The Arlington Arts Council received positive input
from the public on this project at their October 2015 Art Auction.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #4
Attachment
C
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
March 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Street Closure for Special Event
ATTACHMENTS:
Special Event application and map
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Recreation
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Peter Harrett of Top Secret Customs and Restorations business is requesting a street
closure for a special event. The business, located at 6205 192nd Street NE #2 is planning
an open house, car drive in event on Thursday May 5, 2016. Mr. Harrett expects 100-150
cars and is asking that 192nd Street be closed from 59th Avenue east to 62nd Ave NE.
Businesses that will be affected will be asked by event coordinator to use their alleys for
access. Emergency access will be accommodated.
HISTORY:
City Council approval is required for street closures. This is a new event and the
request will go through the special event process.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not authorize street closure.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #5
Attachment
D
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
March 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update adoption
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Park and Recreation Master Plan and Draft Ordinance
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Recreation
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Request the adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 2016.
HISTORY:
The Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update was coordinated with
Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan Update in 2015 for the Park and Recreation
elements. The Park and Recreation Plan is to provide additional detail to the City of
Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan. The Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission have
met several times in 2015 and 2016 to discuss the Parks Master Plan and provide
input. The PARC Commission recommends adoption of the document.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not approve the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and remand to staff for further
information
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
CITY OF
ARLINGTON, WA
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
2016-2023
MAYOR
Barb Tolbert
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Paul Ellis
CITY COUNCIL
Jesica Stickles Chris Raezer
Debora Nelson Jan Schuette
Marilyn Oertle Sue Weiss
Randy Tendering Mike Hopson
PARKS, ARTS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Bob Leonard, Brittany Kleinman, Tiffany McAuslan, Rob Ruth, Christopher St. John,
Steve Maisch, Taira Knee
STAFF
Paul Ellis, Community Economic Development Director
Sarah Lopez, Recreation Manager
Leroy Mills, Parks Maintenance Manager
Bill Blake, Stormwater Supervisor
Kristin Banfield, Communications & HR Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Introduction 1
Mission Statement 3
Park Locations Map 4
Existing Parks, Facilities and Programs
Definitions 5-7
Facility Inventory 8-13
Park descriptions, history and aerial maps 14-31
Public art inventory 33-35
Community Celebrations 36
Financial Plan 37-39
Action Program 40-41
Capital Improvement Plan 42
Supplemental Documents:
Arlington Municipal Code- Recreational Facilities and Open Space
https://www.municode.com/library/wa/arlington/codes/code_of_ordinances
Comprehensive Plan 2015, Chapter 7, Parks and Recreation Element
http://arlingtonwa.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=108 46
Riverfront Master Plan
http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx?page=460
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INTRODUCTION
The Park and Recreation Master Plan provides for direction for the planning,
acquisition, development, and renovation of parks, open space, recreation facilities and
programs for the years 2016-2023. The plan is designed to develop an understanding
of the short and long term park and recreation needs of the community. The City
adopted the updated City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan in December 2015. The
Comprehensive Plan is the City’s main policy document for guiding growth and
development for the next 20 years. This Park and Recreation Plan is to provide
additional detail to the City of Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan.
The previous Park and Recreation Master Plan was adopted in 2007. At that time the
City of Arlington had experienced dramatic increase in size and population. With the
annexation of the Smokey Point area and other smaller annexations, the City had
increased its area to approximately 5,321.88 acres. The population was estimated at
16,137. The population in 2015 is 17,926. The population is expected to grow to
24,935 by 2035.
The park and recreation service area is not only within the city limits, but also serves
residents inside the Arlington School District boundaries. The development and
population growth of the area has increased the demand on existing park and
recreational facilities and programs.
The plan is developed by receiving input from city and service area residents, identifying
existing parks, facilities, programs and the need for improvements, identifying
opportunities for partnerships, assessing potential funding sources , and setting an
action plan. This plan may be updated annually or when priorities change or additional
funding becomes available. The action program should be updated annually with the
capital projects plan.
Arlington’s park system is administered by the Department of Community and Economic
Development, the Recreation Department is administered by Administration
Department, and the natural areas are administered by the Natural Resources
Department in Public Works.
The Park, Arts and Recreation Commission is an advisory board to the Mayor and City
Council with respect to Parks, Arts and Recreation facilities and programs as well as
changes, expansion or new acquisition of both facilities and programs. The
Commission also serves as the Tree Board.
The Arlington Arts Council which was established in 2004, and is not a City government
council, has worked with the City to purchase and display several pieces of public art on
City property, including the mural on Olympic Hill and the art in the City Council
Chambers. The Council consists of about 50 members and their mission is to bring art
to Arlington by providing quality art experiences to the community and support to
Arlington’s artists. The art helps define the character of our community, and the City will
continue to support the Arlington Arts Council.
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Partnerships are of great value to the community. Past partnerships include the
Pioneer Elementary School field and Presidents Elementary field. Stilly Valley Little
League and past Arlington Youth Soccer Club have installed field lighting on Bill Quake
Memorial Park athletic fields. The Rotary Club, donations and volunteers established
the disc golf course at Twin Rivers Park, and a playground at Haller Park.
In 2010 the City initiated the Adopt a Park program. Since that time the following parks
have been adopted: Legion Park by Kiwanis Club of Arlington, Centennial Park by
Windermere, Terrace Park by Lions Club, Quake and Evans Fields by Stilly Valley Little
League, and Haller Park by Arlington Rotary.
The City has a partnership with Snohomish County for the maintenance and
management of Twin Rivers Park. We wish to continue these and other partnerships to
enhance our park system.
The Arlington Park and Recreation Departments provide a variety of park and
recreational programs and services. For example: schedules athletic leagues, manage
recreational programs such as classes and workshops, organizes and supports
community special events, maintains city parks and open spaces.
The Parks Department currently maintains 14 parks totaling 102.4 acres. This includes
6 softball and baseball fields, and 8 soccer fields and a skate park. The City purchased
Country Charm Park and Conservation Area in 2010, consisting of approximately 140
acres. The City is currently only allowin g walk in access for the public and there is no
regular maintenance at Country Charm Park.
The department also maintains the Centennial Trail inside Arlington and are responsible
for the on all city buildings’ grounds and landscaping in street medians.
The ability to fund any type of public park is the key to determining what can be
provided. The park plan reflects the qualitative priorities set by the community, while
the available funding determines the extent to which selected parks and or facilities are
provided. Projects are then planned based upon available and projected funding for a
rotating 5-6 year period. These projects are identified in the Capital Improvement
Program that identifies these projects and their source of funding. The three funding
sources for park development are real estate excise taxes, park impact mitigation fees
and various grants. It should be noted that most staffing, maintenance and operations
funding is provided through general fund revenues.
The focus of the 2007 City Council and PARC Commission was to maintain and
improve the current parks. Priorities included purchasing the available river front
property of Country Charm dairy, constructing the missing section of the Centennial
Trail, and obtaining park property in Smokey Point. Country Charm Park was purchased
and the Centennial Trail was completed May 2014.
The 2014-2015 PARC Commission’s priorities include: finish development of Country
Charm Park, renovate Haller Park, and acquire park and recreation space in Smokey
Point and maintain and improve the current parks.
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It is the Councils intent that new parks, especially neighborhood parks, be dedicated
and constructed within new development areas by implementing the requirements in the
Land Use Codes. The park systems should be designed so that to benefit people of all
ages and abilities and have an attractive appearance and unique personality.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing safe, sustainable, and
environmentally conscious parks and facilities for our residents and visitors. By affording
a list of diverse and attractive programs we are able to connect with our community on
every age level. Through the conservation and rehabilitation of local habitats and open
space we enhance the overall livability of our city. We measure our success by meeting
the needs of our citizens while preserving the natural beauty and history Arlington has
long provided.
Mission statement developed by PARC, June 2014
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Park Locations
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EXISTING PARKS, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
Definitions
Mini-Parks - A mini park denotes a privately owned park, usually owned by a
Homeowner’s Association. Mini parks are those parks that typically attract only those
people who live within walking distance of the park. Currently there are 42 mini-parks in
the UGA totaling 14.9 acres.
Neighborhood Park - Neighborhood parks are those parks that typically attract only
those people who live within walking distance of the park. They may have such
amenities as children play equipment, sport courts, picnic facilities, grassy play areas,
etc. and attract neighbors and kids for informal play. There are 12.1 acres of
community parks in the UGA.
Centennial Park 1 acre
Wedgewood Park 2 acre
Woodway Park .5 acre
Forest Trail Park 2 acres
J Rudy York Park 2 acre
Lebanon Park .5 acre
The Rockery .1 acre
Jensen Park 2 acres
High Clover Park 2 acres
Community Park - Community parks are designed to serve the surrounding
community. Community parks may contain special amenities attractive to visitors
throughout the area. Such parks often consist of athletic facilities and significant natural
features, such as large tracts of open space or natural areas, or have scheduled group
activities/events. These parks usually have restroom facilities. It should be noted that
Twin Rivers Park, though owned by Snohomish County, is maintained and managed by
the City through an Interlocal agreement and thus in essence a City park. Also note that
the acreage for Country Charm Park and Stormwater Wetland Park includes only park
acres. There are 176 acres of community parks in the UGA.
Twin Rivers Park 50 acres
Haller Park 3 acres
Bill Quake Memorial Park 13 acres
Waldo E Evans Memorial Park 6 acres
Terrace Park 4 acres
Country Charm Park and Conservation Area 89 acres
Stormwater Wetland Park 10 acres
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Linear/Trail Parks - Linear parks/trails are narrow corridors of open space. In most
circumstances, the linear corridor includes multipurpose trails that are used for one or
more modes of recreational travel including walking, hiking, and bicycle. The corridors
also provide an environmental link within the community between Open Space areas
and Habitat areas. There are currently 12.2 miles of trails within the UGA
Centennial Trail (City Portion) 2.7 miles
Airport Trail 6.5 miles
Kruger-Portage Creek Trail 0.4 miles
River Crest Trail .2 miles
Zimmerman Trail .2 miles
Stormwater Park trails 1 miles
Eagle Trail .7 mile
188th Street Connector Trail .5 mile
Regional parks (County Parks) Regional Parks tend to be those parks that offer
something that would cause people to drive from one community to a nother to get to,
i.e., something you can’t find in your own town. This may be a special feature (such as a
marina, salt water access, tournament ball fields, unique natural features, camping,
etc.). This special characteristic may also include size (allowing for more varied or
specialized play), scheduled group activities, or another feature that would entice a
family to drive from one part of the County to another. There are 457.3 acres of regional
parks in the UGA (all of them County-owned).
School Facilities
School playfields and playgrounds, though not owned by the City, are nevertheless
owned by a public agency and are generally open to the public during non -school hours.
As schools are typically spread out across cities in residential neighborhoods, they
function much the same as neighborhood parks and are herein counted as such. There
are 59.3 acres of school playfields and playgrounds in the UGA.
County Trails
Snohomish County also has regional trails in the Arlington area. River Mea dows Park
contains 1.6 miles of trails. The Whitehorse Trail eventually will run 27 miles from
Arlington to Darrington. Portions are currently usable, but others are scheduled for
completion as funding becomes available. The Centennial Trail has been completed
from the City of Snohomish north to approximately Skagit County. There are 57.6 miles
of county trails.
Open Space
The City currently does not have an adopted LOS for open space. However, u nder the
Land Use Code, each major residential plat must provide 5% of its land preserved as
usable open space. This is in addition to any natural open space protected because of
its status as a critical area. This 5% tran slates to an effective LOS of 3.0 acres per
1,000 people, or 0.008319 acres per dwelling unit.
The City generally accepts dedication of the critical area open space tracts or
easements so as to be able to better manage the r esources that they protect. Usable
open space, however, is generally left under the ownership of Homeowners'
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Associations. Currently the City has 220.0 acres of pr otected open space – 150.0 of
these acres are public and 70.0 acres are privately owned.
Cultural Resources
Cultural resources include such things as museums, archaeological sites, historical
sites, and other similar places. Currently there is a 16,000 square foot historical
museum owned and operated by the Stillaguamish Pioneer Society. The Stillaguamish
Tribe also claims that there are significant archaeological sites in various areas of the
City, but such sites are not publicly revealed so as to prevent disturbance or
desecration. The School District owns and operates the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.
Offices, Maintenance, Etc.
It take both staff and equipment to operate and maintain City parks and recreational
facilities. Park and recreational facility operations are overseen by one staff member in
the City’s Administration Office. Maintenance is provided by the City’s Maintenance and
Operations Division of the City’s Community & Economic Development Department.
Equipment is housed at our Public Works Maintenance and Operations shop and
accounts for approximately 8% of this 13,148 square foot facility. It is anticipated that as
the recreation program expands or the number of parks increases, additional space
would be needed to house the staff and equipment necessary to run the se programs.
Recreation Programs
The City of Arlington provides recreation programs for our citizens. Currently, the City
provides a range of recreational programs by helping coordinate and publicize programs
provided by individuals and groups, including adult and children’s classes, coordination
of softball leagues for adults as well as sports camps for children. The City also offers
seasonal events (e.g. Arbor Day celebration, Easter Egg Hunt and Hometown Holiday,
Outdoor Movies and Concerts.
Currently the City utilizes the community room at the Boys and Girls Club, the
Stillaguamish Conference room, and classrooms in various schools for recreation
programs.
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Community Parks 176.0 acres
Bill Quake Memorial Park Airport/Industrial Good 13.0 aces
Waldo E Evans Memorial Park Airport/Industial Good 6.0 A acres
Haller Park OTBD Good 3.0 acres
Legion Memorial Park OTBD Good 1.0 A acres
Twin Rivers Park Outside City Limits Good 50.0 A acres
Terrace Park Old Town Good 4.0 acres
Country Charm Park & Cons. Old Town Undev. 89.0 acres
Storm Water Wetland Park (21 acres/51acres) Oldtown Good 10.0 acres
Neighborhood Parks 12.1 acres
Centennial Park OTBD Good 1.0 acres
Wedgewood Park Hilltop Good 2.0 acres
Woodway Park Hilltop Good .5 A acres
Forest Trail Park Hilltop Good 2.0 A acres
High Clover Park Arlington Bluff Good 2.0 acres
J Rudy York Memorial Park West Arlington Good 2.0 acres
Lebanon Park OTBD Good 0.5 acres
The Rockery OTBD Good 0.1 acres
Jensen Park Kent Prairie Good 2.0 acres
Mini-Parks 14.9 acres
Aspenwood Meadows West Arlington Fair 0.13 acres
Bovee Acres, Tract 997 Hilltop 0.40 acre
Brickwood West Arlington Fair 0.71 acres
Brickwood West Arlington Poor 0.24 acres
Claridge Court Arlington Bluff 0.12 acres
Country Manor 1, Tract 996 West Arlington Fair 0.11 acre
Country Manor 1, Tract 997 West Arlington Fair 0.09 acre
Country Manor 2, Tract 995 West Arlington Fair 0.09 acre
Crossing at Edgecomb vault Hilltop 0.69 acres
Crossing at Edgecomb Hilltop 0.28 acres
Crown Ridge 1 Hilltop Good 0.41 acres
Crown Ridge 2 Hilltop Fair 0.75 acres
Crown Ridge 3 Hilltop Fair 3.00 acres
Crown Ridge 4 Hilltop Fair 0.17 acres
Crown Ridge 5 Hilltop Fair 0.37 acres
Dogwood Meadows Hilltop 0.33 acre
Eagle Heights, 1 Tract 995 Hilltop 0.46 acre
Eagle Heights 1 Tract 998 Hilltop 0.01 acres
Eagle Heights 2 Tract 996 Hilltop 0.12 acre
Eagle Heights 2 Tract 998 Hilltop 0.10 Acre
Gleneagle 1 Hilltop Fair 0.10 acres
Gleneagle 2 Hilltop Good 0.04 acres
Gleneagle 3 Hilltop Fair 0.07 acres
Heartland 1 Arlington Bluff Fair 1.05 acres
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Heartland 2 Arlington Bluff Good 1.05 acres
High Clover Arlington Bluff Good 0.26 acres
Highland View Estates Hilltop Good 0.25 acres
Magnolia Estates, Tract 996 Hilltop 0.31 acre
Point Riley West Arlington Poor 0.14 acres
Rivercrest 1 Arlington Bluff Good 0.25 acres
Rivercrest 2 Arlington Bluff Good 0.21 acres
Rosecreek Kent Prairie Good 0.22 acres
Smokey Point Meadows West Arlington Poor 0.38 acres
Stoneway West Arlington Good 0.17 acres
Sweetwater, Tract 996 Arlington Bluff 0.32 acre
Terrah Marie, Tract 999 Arlington Bluff 0.22 acre
The Bluff Arlington Bluff Poor 0.03 acres
Trellis Court, Tract 996 West Arlington 0.08 acre
Twin Ponds 1 Kent Prairie Good 0.15 acres
Twin Ponds 2 Kent Prairie Fair 0.25 acres
Walnut Ridge 1 Arlington Bluff 0.14 acre
Whispering Breezes Arlington Bluff 0.61 acres
County/Regional Parks 457.3 acres
Wenberg County Park Outside UGA Good 46.0 acres
Gissberg Twin Lakes Outside UGA Good 54.3 acres
Portage Creek Wildlife Area Arlington Bluff 157.0 acres
River Meadows Outside UGA Good 200.0 Acres
Arlington Public School Facilities 59.3 acres
Arlington High School Hilltop 16.5 acres
Post Middle Old Town 8.2 acres
Haller Middle Old Town 11.0 acres
Presidents Elementary Old Town 6.5 acres
Eagle Creek Elementary Southfork 8.4 acres
Kent Prairie Elementary Kent Prairie 5.4 acres
Pioneer Elementary Hilltop 3.3 acres
Trails 69.8 miles
City Trails 12.2 miles
Centennial Trail (City Portion) Airport/Industrial, CBD paved 2.7 miles
Airport Trail Airport/Industrial mixed 6.5 miles
Kruger –Portage Creek Trail Kent Prairie path 0 .4 miles
Zimmerman Trail Hilltop, Kent Prairie stairs 0.2 miles
River Crest Trail Arlington Bluff Path 0.2 miles
Eagle Trail Old Town path .7 mile
Stormwater Park Trail Old Town gravel 1.0 Mile
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County Trails 57.6 miles
River Meadows Park Trails Outside City Limits Good 1.6 miles
Centennial Trail Outside City Limits Good 29.0 miles
Whitehorse Trail Outside City Limits Fair 27.0 miles
Public 109.0 acres
Miscellaneous OS Tracts Throughout City 10.0 acres
Country Charm Park habitat Old Town 58.0 acres
Stormwater Wetland Park O.S. Old Town 10.0 acres
Arlington Cemetery Arlington Bluff 30.0 acres
Harwood Cemetery Oldtown 1.0 acre
Private 219.2 acres
Miscellaneous OS Tracts Throughout City acres
Maureen Udman Envtl Center Old Town 70.0 Acres
Pioneer School Envtl area Hilltop Good 4.2 acres
Gleneagle Golf Course Hilltop 135.0 acres
Stilly Valley Pioneer Park Arlington Bluff 10.0 acres
Pioneer Historical Museum Arlington Bluff 16,000 sq ft
Arlington Art Walk Oldtown
Byrnes Performing Arts Center Hilltop 22,444 Sq ft
IIndoor Recreation Facilities
Arlington Boys & Girls Club Airport/Industrial
shop/office building #1 Airport/Industrial Fair 6,840 sq ft
storage building #2 Poor 1,104 sq ft
equipment storage shed #3 Good 2,832 sq ft
storage building #4 Fair 2,372 sq ft
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Community Parks
Bill Quake Memorial Park x 1 7 1 7 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Haller Park x 1 5 1 1 10 3 1 1 1 1 1
Jensen Community Park x 4 1 2 1 1 1
Legion Memorial Park x 1 2 1 2 6 1 1 2 2
Twin Rivers Park x 1 3 1 6 1 1 7 3 1 1 1 1
W.E. Evans Field x 1 2 1 2 1 1 1
Terrace Park x 1 3 1 2 1 5 1 1 1 1 1
Country Charm Park & Cons. 10 1 1 1 1 1
Stormwater Wetland Park 6 1 1
Subtotal 7 6 43 4 2 5 36 8 1 1 3 3 0 8 5 2 0 0 1 7 0 2 5 0 0 4 3 0 2 1 0 1 1
Neighborhood Parks
Centennial Park 3 1 1
Wedgewood Park x 5 7 2 1
Woodway Park 1
Forest Trail Park x 7 1 1 1
High Clover Park 1
J Rudy York Memorial Park x 4 4 2 1 1
Lebanon Park x 1 1 1
The Rockery 1 1
Jensen Park
Subtotal 4 0 12 0 0 1 19 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Mini-Parks
Aspenwood Meadows 2 1 1
Bovee Acres 1
Brickwood 1 1
Brickwood 1 1
Claridge Court 2 1
Country Manor 1 2 1 1 1
Country Manor 2 1 1 1
Country Manor 2 1 1
Crossing at Edgecomb 2 3 1 2
Crown Ridge 1 1 1
Crown Ridge 2 1 1
Crown Ridge 3 2 2 1
Crown Ridge 4 1 1
Crown Ridge 5 1 1
Dogwood Meadows 1 2 1
Eagle Heights 1 Tract 3 2
Eagle Heights 1 Tract 995 2 1 1 1
Eagle Heights 2 Tract 996 2 1
Eagle Heights 2 Tract 998 3 2
Gleneagle 1 2 1 1
Gleneagle 2 1 1 1
Gleneagle 3 1 1
Heartland 1 1 1 1
Heartland 2 1 1
High Clover 1 1 1 1
Highland View Estates 4 1 1 1
Magnolia Meadows 1 PH 1 1 1 1 1 1
Point Riley 1 1
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Rosecreek 5 10 1
Smokey Point Meadows 1 1
Stoneway 1 1 1 1
Sweetwater Tract 996 1 1 1 1
Terrah Marie Tract 999 1 1 1
The Bluff 3 1 1
Trellis Court Tract 996 2
Twin Ponds 1 1 1 1 1 1
Twin Ponds 2 1 1 1 1 1
Walnut Ridge 1 2 1
Whispering Breezes 1
Subtotal 1 0 34 5 0 0 47 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 21 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
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Regional Parks
Wenberg County Park x 1 50 3 1 1 1 1 1
Gissberg Twin Lakes x 1 8 1 1 1
River Meadows x 1 50 3 1 1 1 1 1
Portage Creek Wildlife
Subtotal 3 3 158 6 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Public School Facilities
Arlington School District
Arlington High School 1 4 1 1 1 8
Post Middle 1 1 1
Haller Middle 2 1 1 1 2
Presidents Elementary 1 1 1 1 1 1
Eagle Creek Elementary 1 2 1 1
Kent Prairie Elementary 1 1 1
Pioneer Elementary 1 1 2 1 1
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 0 3 4 0 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
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Centennial Trail (City Portion) x x 20 1 1 1 1 1
Airport Trail x 2 1 1 1
Portage-Kruger Creek Trail 1 1 1
Zimmerman Hill Trail 1 1
River Crest Trail 1 1
Eagle Trail 1 1
Stormwater Wetland Trail x 4 4 1 1 1
188th St. Connector Trail
Subtotal 3 0 4 1 0 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
County Trails
River Meadows Park Trails 1 1 1
Centennial Trail x 1 1 1 1
Whitehorse Trail 1 1 1 1
Subtotal 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
Open Space
Public
Miscellaneous OS Tracts 1
Country Charm Park habitat 1
Stormwater Wetland O.S. 1
Arlington Cemetery 1
Harwood Cemetery 1
Subtotal 1 1 8 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0
Private
Maureen Udman Envtl Center 1
Pioneer School Envtl Center 1
Gleneagle Golf Course 1
Stilly Valley Pioneer Park 1 1
Miscellaneous OS Tracts 1
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
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Bill Quake Memorial Park
Location: 18501 59th Ave NE Size: 13 acres
Description: Park includes 2 baseball fields (60’ baselines) and a 90 ft baseball diamond, fully fenced with lights and
scoreboards, and a batting cage building. These fields are used by Stilly Valley Little League. There is one soccer
field with lights (other field converted to baseball). The park has a small playground. There are picnic tables and
restrooms. There is a paved parking lot on the south end of the park and a gravel parking lot on the north end.
A skatepark was constructed in 2004 on the north end of the park. The skatepark includes a full-pipe, bowl and street
course. It is fully fenced.
History: In 1985 the site was heavily wooded. The restroom was constructed in the 70’s but most of the
construction occurred in the late 80’s. Development of the park, which was financed through the City of Arlington
general fund, was greatly enhanced through volunteer contributions. Little League has built the batting cage, player
benches and announcing booths. Labor to construct the soccer fields and soccer lights were provided by the
Arlington Soccer Club. The play equipment was installed as part of an Eagle Scout project. In 1999 the City
purchased the property from the Airport. In 2006 the Stilly Valley Little League has installed lights for the baseball
fields. The Boys and Girls Club facility was developed in 1992 next door to the park, the property also includes a
multipurpose sports field.
Expansion: SVLL is working with Snohomish County to provide funding to redevelop the park (2016).
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Centennial Park
Location: Corner of Broadway Ave and East Division St Size: 1 acre (.5 developed/ .5 undeveloped)
Description: This park was constructed as part of the Washington State centennial celebration in 1989. Built on a
meridian strip, the park provides picnic tables, an artistic fountain depicting the Stillaguamish Valley, a display of tiles
painted by elementary children, and a plaza of donated clay tiles. The upper portion of the park is on a substantial
slope. There has been landscaping improvements done on the corner for an Arbor Day project.
History: Funding for this park was provided in part through the sale of tiles surrounding the fountain. Repairs were
done to the fountain granite in 2013.
Expansion: There is no anticipated expansion of this site.
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Country Charm Park and Conservation Area
Location: 604 E Gilman Size: 89 acres of parkland/ approximately 150 acres total
Description: Purchased 2010 to preserve the floodplain and habitat and provide recreational area. Improvements
that have been made: campground, off leash area, fruit trees.
Expansion/Improvements: Needs access improvements and parking areas defines. Park
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Forest Trail Park
Location: 18005 Oxford Drive Size: 2 acres
Description: This neighborhood park is located within the Gleneagle de velopment. The park includes playground
equipment, sport court, benches, picnic tables, and walking path. It is bordered by a City water tower.
History: The park was built in 1998. The City accepted this park from the developer in 2003 .
Expansion: No expansion is planned for this park.
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Haller Park
Location: 1100 West Avenue Size: 2.5 acres
Description: This active park is located on the Stillaguamish River. Park amenities include: picnic shelter, tables,
benches, swinging benches, horseshoe pits, restrooms, paved parking for approximately 20 cars, gravel parking
area. The children’s play equipment (older equipment) includes: swing set, rocking toys, slide, dome climber, log
roll. There is a boat ramp located in off of the gravel parking area (New boat ramp installed 2015). The park is used
for many of the community’s special events, including the Fourth of July Celebration.
History: This park was constructed in the early 1960’s with some assistance from the Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation. Located within the park are the City of Arlington’s wells for the City’s water system.
The former Haller Bridge and SR 9 has been removed from the east side of the park, and relocated to the west
beyond the parking area. This has alleviated traffic problems and made the park more pleasant. The Centennial
Trail was built on the adjacent railroad grade and cross the river on the railroad bridge.
Expansion: The City redeveloped the lot to the south to expand Haller Park and Rotary Club built a new playground
(2014). The city is in the process of adding a new restroom/shelter facility. Rotary is in the process of raising funding
for a spray pad. Master Plan is on the site plan on the following page. Below is current conditions.
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High Clover Park
Location: 199909 49th Ave NE Size: 2 acres
Description: This neighborhood park is located in the High Clover Development and borders 204th Street. The park
is undeveloped grass open space with trees and shrubs.
History: This parkland was constructed in 1995.
Expansion: No definite plans for this park, could include play equipment, walking path, open space, benches and
picnic tables.
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J. Rudy York Park
Location: Corner of 31st Ave NE and 180th St NE Size: 2 acres
Description: This park is located off of Smokey Point Blvd. The park includes: 2 pieces of play equipment, sport
court, swing set, tables, benches, open space, landscaping, irrigation, and off street parking, horseshoe pits
History: Constructed in 2004.
Expansion: The property is divided with fencing and a small house and shed remain. Possible expansion could
include removal of the house and expansion of the park or sale of that parcel.
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Jensen Park
Location: 7801 Jensen Farm Lane Size: 2 acres
Description: The back of the park borders Kruger Creek and an informal trail. There is a picnic shelter and off-street
parking, open space lawn, and playground (built in 2007).
History: This park was built in 1998 by the developer.
Expansion: Plans for this park include: sport court (suggested).
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Lebanon Park
Location: Olympic Ave and Lebanon St Size: .5 acres
Description: This area represents one of the two southerly entrances to the downtown business district. The
Centennial Trail runs through the park. There are benches in the park.
History: Formally called Lebanon Park the site was leased to the Garden Club and included property on the east
side of the street. The former landscaping was provided by the Arlington Garden Club. The City has since
reconstructed the site when the Centennial Trail was installed and provides maintenance of the area. The park now
includes open area and parking directly behind the gas station on Olympic Ave. Public Art including: labyrinth, sound
garden, Waterline sculpture
Expansion/improvements:
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Legion Park
Location: 114 N Olympic Ave Size: 1 acre
Description: This small park is located in the center of the downtown business district. It includes a Veteran’s
memorial. There are parking lots to the north and south of the park. The Centennial Trail borders the back of the
park. Improvements made to the park include: gazebo, restrooms, benches, flag poles, picnic tables, bike racks,
sidewalks, landscaping and irrigation.
History: The Park is formerly known as Lions Club Park and was given to the City of Arlington by the Arlington Lions
Club in 1991.
Expansion: none
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Rockery
Location: Corner of Division St and West Ave
Size: .1 acres
Description: This landscaped area is an attractive entry into town from Hwy 9 on Division Street. The area is a
small perennial flower and shrub garden. The park sits directly in front of the Centennial Trail.
History: This area was constructed by park maintenance staff in the1980’s.
Expansion: No expansion is planned for this park. Improvements: Fencing repair, irrigation
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Stormwater Wetland Park
Location: Size: Approximately 21 acres of recreation open space, 51 acres total
Description: The Stormwater wetland park is a multi-function facility. The created wetland was designed to treat the
stormwater run-off from old-town Arlington. It was designed with natural wetland characteristics that along wit h
treating stormwater also provide wetland habitat. There are 4,200 ft of trails in the wetland 9 -acres portion and the 51
acre site includes the Eagle trail and river access.
History: The original concept began in the late 1990s. The City acquired the property in 2000 with the assistance of
a Snohomish County Conservation Futures Grant and received several state grant through the Department of
Ecology.
Expansion/Improvements: The City is currently submitting a project outline to be considered for EPA National
Estuary Program funding to design and construct the infrastructure necessary to send reclaimed water to the wetland.
Allowing the reclaimed water to run through the wetland will allow the wetland to provide additional treatment
targeted towards the small amount of endocrine disruptors still contained in the effluent. The additional flow will also
assist with keeping a healthy wetland environment. An Eagle Scout project to be completed in 2015 is the addition of
a posted Off-leash pet area that will allow pet owners to release their animals in one area, with the expectation they
will keep the pets on the leash in the areas designated as habitat. Two great Eagle Scout projects already completed
in the park include an Osprey nesting platform and a bird blind used to stay out of the elements while observing the
wildlife.
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Terrace Park
Location: 809 E Fifth St Size: 4 acres
Description: The park is forested with evergreen trees, the back is a terrace that overlooks the Stillaguamish Valley.
The site includes: restrooms, picnic shelter, sport court, paved trails, stairs, stage, off street parking, park benches, 2
play areas including swings, merry-go-round, and infant swings. This park is used for special events and community
activities such as plays, music and movies.
History: The park was developed in 1959 by City of Arlington, the hill was used prior as a natural amphitheater. The
park had a wading pool, but was taken out sometime in the 1960’s. Since then, the park was improved in 1993 to
include restroom ADA remodel, relocating and rebuilding the shelter, installing paved walkways and off -street parking
and a sport court. In 2006, a stage was added to facilitate outdoor entertainment.
Expansion/Improvements: Future plans could include the construction of bulkheads on the terrace to enhance the
seating. Playground equipment and restrooms will need to be updated.
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Twin Rivers Park
Location: Hwy 530, north of Lincoln Bridge, outside City limits. Size: 50 acres
Description: The park includes 2 small sided soccer fields, 2 mod size soccer fields, 3 full size soccer fields, 3
softball fields, 2 sets of bleachers, restrooms, and parking for approximately 100 cars. The park also includes a trail
system and a disc golf course that is part of the trail system.
There is approximately 3000 feet of Stillaguamish River shoreline, wetlands and woods.
History: Twin Rivers is owned by Snohomish County but maintained and scheduled by the City of Arlington.
Snohomish County Park Rangers make frequent visits to the park.
Expansion: There are no expansion plans for this park. Improvements: Restroom and ADA parking improvements
were done in 2015.
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W.E. Evans Field
Location: 188813 59th Ave NE Size: 6 acres
Description: The park is primarily a baseball field (90’ baselines) with bleachers, dugouts, concession and
restrooms. The field has lights and is irrigated. The field is used primarily by Stilly Valley Little League since the new
fields at the High School were built. The Legion Baseball Club holds annual tournaments at the field. A small picnic
area and play area are adjacent to the field. The play equipment includes: a dragon slide, swing set and bars.
History: The property was originally an undeveloped portion of the airport . The City developed the property in the
early 1970s. In 1986, Snohomish County paid for the addition of light to the baseball field. In 1988, the dugouts were
built with local volunteers. In 1999 the City of Arlington purchased the property from the Airport.
Expansion/Improvements:
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Wedgewood Park
Location: 17510 Gleneagle Blvd Size: 2 acres
Description: This park is located near the entrance of the Gleneagle development off of 172nd St. The park
includes: play equipment, a swing set, open space, tables, and off street parking.
History: This park was built in 1995 by the developer.
Expansion: The Eagle Crest View Development has constructed a mini- park that borders Wedgewood Park to the
west, Woodway Park.
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Arlington Boys & Girls Club & Cal Kinney Field
Location: 18513 59th Ave NE
Description: Built 1992
Expansion/Improvements: Expansion to the building including an additional gym, a teen area, and a resource center
are scheduled for 2016.
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Public Art Fund
An ordinance was adopted in 2007 that allows for one percent of each city construction
project to be placed in the Arlington Arts Fund for the purpose of paying all or any part
of the costs and expenses related to (a) the acquisition, installation, addition,
improvement, replacement, repair, modification, maintenance and operation of arts and
art related projects within the City, and (b) other arts-related activities established by the
City in its annual budget.
City construction projects which are funded by one or more of the following sources
shall have excluded from the total project cost that amount provided by the following
sources: Community development block grants and matching funds; Federal revenue
sharing and matching funds, except for federal and matching funds received f or transit
and/or transit-related projects; other federal, state or local grants and matching funds;
Utility and solid waste fund projects; and LID projects unless specifically authorized in
the LID process.
The 2007 Firehouse 46 reconstruction project committed 1% for public art, which is
$13,000.
The City is in the process of implementing a maintenance plan for the public art.
Public Art Inventory
1. Centennial Fountain by Charles Bigger for Washington’s Centennial. Location: Centennial Park, Division St. 1989
Paid for by the City
2. “Westside Life: Species from Pacific Coast to Cascade Crest” mural by Harry Engstrom. Location: Olympic Hill
east wall Arlington Centennial project 2003. Arlington Centennial Committee/ City of Arlington
3. “Run of Number One” Train mural by Harry Engstrom & Stillaguamish Valley School Mural Class. Location: Back
of store on 4th Street facing Centennial Trail. 2003 Paid for by the Stillaguamish Valley School
4. Time Capsule Milk Can atop Concrete Tree Stump by Kurt McVay and Cuz Concrete, Arlington Masons
Location: Legion Park, Olympic Ave. Arlington Centennial Project 2003 Arli ngton Centennial Committee/City.
5. “Wings over Whitehorse” painting by Harry Engstrom. Location: Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Ave NE
2003 Paid for by City of Arlington Airport
6. Community Garden Mural by Tina Wilson. Location: garden shed in the Community Garden across from Arlington
Library. 2003 Donated by the Arlington Garden Club
7. “History of Heros” collage by Arlene Swartz. Location: Arlington Fire Department. 2003 Paid for by the AAC
8. “Stilly Valley Victorian” farm scene mural by Harry Engstrom. Location: Back of Bowling Alley facing Centennial
Trail. 2004 Paid for by Arlington Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission
9. “Three Beauties” cow mural by Harry Engstrom
Location: North side of Health Food Store in Merchants parking lot Olympic Ave. 2004 Mural in a Day at Arlington
Street Fair Paid for by Arlington Arts Council w/ materials from Arlington Hardware
10. “Salmon Spawning Pool” granite fish bench by Verena Schwippert
Location: Centennial Trail near Burke Street 2004. Paid for by Arlington Centennial Committee/City of Arlington
11. “Overhead/Underfoot” artwork by Kathryn Glowen. 4 pieces: Bleeding Heart, Salmonberry, Staghorn Sumac and
Columbine. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, Olympic Ave. 2005 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City.
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12. “Bleeding Heart” collage by Kathyrn Glowen. Location: City Council Chambers, Olympic Ave
2005 Donated in Memory of Jim Hatch
13. “Dedicated to the Beauty of Earth” basalt sculpture by Verena Schwippert. Location: Centennial Trail near Fourth
Street. 2005 Donated by Virginia Hatch in honor of Jim Hatch
14. “Glasair” painting by Harry Engstrom
Location: Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Ave NE. 2005 Paid for by City of Arlington Airport
15. “Grandfather” cut metal sculpture by James Madison. Location: Centennial Trail between Fourth and Fifth
Streets. 2007 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
16. Artistic Banners by various Arts Council members, community members and middle school students
Location: Various locations around town on light poles . 2006 and 2007 project, 2010 and 2011, reprinted 2014.
Donated by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
17. “Center of the Universe” basalt sculpture by Kirk McLean
Location: Plaza at City Hall. 2007 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
18. “Council of Salmon” clay sculptures by Marguerite Goff
Location: City Hall south side of building, Olympic Ave. 2007 Paid for by: Arlington Arts Council and the City
19. “Norwegian Story Pole” carved cedar pole by Steve Jensen.
Location: Centennial Trail at Fourth St. 2008 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
20. “Raven Captures the Sun” cut metal sculpture by James Madison
Location: Centennial Trail at Fifth St. 2008 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
21. “Stream Life of the Stillaguamish River” Mural by Harry Engstrom
Location: Olympic Ave Hill west side. 2008. Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
22. The Labyrinth
Designed Sarah Lopez, built by volunteers. Location: Lebanon Park, Maple St. August 2008. Paid for by the Arlington
Arts Council and City of Arlington
23. “Flat Tire” metal sculpture of bicycle by Lance Carleton
Location: Legion Park/Centennial Trail 114 N Olympic Ave June 2009 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council
24. “Mukilteo Traffic Jam” by Jack Gunter
Location: Arlington Airport Office 18204 59th Dr NE. 2009 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council
25. Waterline” by Verena Schwippert.
Location: Lebanon Park, Maple Street. 2011 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council
26. Bronze Eagle by Bill Matheson. Location: City Hall, 238 N Olympic Ave. 2011 Paid for by Arlington Arts Council.
27. Eagle– wood carving donated by Debbie Tremko, Location: Division Street west roundabout. Donated 2011
28. “Into the Valley” painting by Cherie O’Brien. Location: City Council Chambers. Donated by DABA 2011
29. “Stilly River in Early Morning Fog” photograph by Camelia Nahlik 2011. Location: City Hall. Donated by AAC
30. Eagle & Bear– wood carving donated by Dave Tremko, Location: Division St. east roundabout. 2012
31. Spider bike rack by Mike Nordine 2012. Location: Quake Park at Skatepark. Paid for by AAC
32. Patriotic Star mosaic at Legion Park memorial. By Erika Bruss & Sarah Lopez. 2012
33. Train paintings by Rock Barrick. Location: Depot at Legion Park paid for by City.
34. The Swirl, drums, and pagoda bells- musical instrument. Location: Sound Garden at Centennial Trail near Legion
Park. Paid for by AAC, Rotary & Community, 2012 & 2013
35. Music mural at sound garden by Jim Walker painted by Anthony Gaskin, 2012, AAC
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36. Terrace Park Stage mural. Designed by Christina Harvey, painted by youth 2012.
37. Mosaic bird series, 67th Ave. By Renee O’Connor. 2014, funded by 67th Ave Project.
38. Poems in the 67th Ave Plaza. 3 eagle festival haiku poems. 2014, funded by 67th Ave Project.
39. “Rooted Embrace” metal tree sculpture by Debbi Rhodes 2014. Located on the Centennial Trail 400 block.
40. Gateway sign art: ceramic fish at Island Crossing by Marguerite Goff. 2011 Arlington Arts Council
41. Gateway sign art: powdercoated deer scene at SR 9 and SR 531 by Caroline Sumpter 2012
42. Gateway sign art: metal raptor at Smokey Point by Barry Harem 2012
43. Gateway sign art: powdercoated horse scene at SR 9 at SR 530 by Caro line Sumpter, 2014
44. Gateway sign art: powdercoated heron at SR 530-Twin Rivers Park by Shinobu Bishop 2013 Snohomish County
Tourism Grant Projects.
45. Reclaiming Futures Mural at Burke Street, 2014
46. Transporting through Arlington” mural at Arlington Muffler, 4 th Street and Centennial Trail 2015
47. Kent Baker Memorial Bench at Legion Park by Lance Carelton 2015
48. Osprey at Centennial Bridge, Haller Park, by Dan Brown, 2015
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Community Events and Celebrations
Eagle Festival, February, sponsored by the City of Arlington
Arbor Day Celebration, April, sponsored by City of Arlington
Easter Egg Hunts, April, sponsored by City of Arlington
Memorial Day Parade, May, sponsored by American Legion
Show and Shine Car Show, June, sponsored by Downtown Arlington Business Association
Smokey Point Carnival, June, sponsored by Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce
Relay for Life, June
Arlington Farmers Market, downtown June-Oct
Fourth of July Activities, including Pancake Breakfast, Pedal, Paddle, Puff
Triathlon, Kiwanis Auction, Kids old fashioned carnival, Duck Dash and Fireworks
Fourth of July Parade and Kiddies Parade- Cascade Valley Hospital
Fly-In, July, sponsored by EAA
Street Fair, July, sponsored by Downtown Arlington Business Association
Shakespeare in the Park, July, sponsored by City of Arlington
Outdoor Movies, July, sponsored by City of Arlington
Music in the Park, August, sponsored by City of Arlington
Dragstrip Car Show, Sept, sponsored by Boys and Girls Club
Airport Appreciation Day, Sept, sponsored by City of Arlington
Art in the Park, Sept, sponsored by Arlington Arts Council
Pioneer Days, Sept, sponsored by Stilly Valley Pioneers
Hometown Halloween, Oct, various sponsors
Homecoming Parade, Oct, sponsored by Arlington High School
Veterans Day Parade, Nov., sponsored by American Legion
Santa Parade and Hometown Holidays, Dec, sponsored by City of Arlington
Other events include: approximately 8 fun runs sponsored by various groups.
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Financial Plan
General Fund
Currently the City maintains an operations budget for on-going maintenance of the city
parks. The Public Works Maintenance and Operations Department is responsible for
maintenance and operations of the parks and public areas. The budget for recreational
programming and events is from the general fund.
Capital Improvements
Recommendations for capital improvements are submitted independently from the
operations budget. Improvements are funded on a year to year basis with no guaranteed
priority. The funds for Capital Improvements come from Mitigation and Real Estate Excise
Tax.
Mitigation
The philosophy of the parks and recreation mitigation is that residential and commercial
developments within the City’s jurisdiction should share in compensating the City for their
potential impacts to the existing level of parks and recreation. Impact fees are set by
resolution of City Council and are reviewed annually.
The resolution passed on 8/17/06 requires developers to pay:
Neighborhood/Mini Park In Lieu fee Single-family dwelling $ 484/unit
Multi-family dwelling $ 436/unit
Community Park Impact Fee Single-family dwelling $1662/unit
Multi-family dwelling $1497/unit
Real Estate Excise Tax
The real estate excise tax is levied on all sales of real estate. These funds must be spent
for local capital improvements. The City has typically used a portion of these funds to pay
for parks improvements.
Grant Funding
Major grants available for park improvements including:
Interagency for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) grants, Snohomish County Community
Development Block grants, Snohomish Conservation District grants
Other
Percent for Art ordinance provides funds for public art by allocating a percentage of
municipal construction projects to the arts fund.
Community fundraisers
Athletic Field Use Fees: These fees are used in the park maintenance budget. Total
fees collected for Athletic Fields in 2005: $5502
Athletic Field Fee Schedule:
Youth: $3.75 per youth per year
Adults: $12.50 per game
League Scheduling fee: $15.00 per season
Concessions: Leagues $50.00 per season, Tournaments $25.00 day
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Community Room/Hadley Hall Use Fees: These fees are deposited into the City’s
General Budget. Total fees collected for community room rental in 2005: $6,988
Community Room Fee Schedule:
$15.00 per hour, and flat rate of $75 for over 3 hours
$20.00 per hour w/kitchen, and flat rate of $125.00 for over 3 hours
Recreation Class Program Fees: A program fee of $5.00 is added to each class
registration fee. The class registration fees are the instructors’ costs. Total class
program fees for 2005: $2521.00
Park Districts
The City of Arlington PARC Commission have discussed the possibility of creating a
Metropolitan Park District to provide additional funds that are necessary to maintain and expand
current programs as well as for developing new parks and recreation facilities.
A district could be formed contiguous with the City of Arlington city limits, or outside the city
limits. Metropolitan Park Districts may establish tax rates of up $.75 per thousand assessed
home value.
A Metropolitan Park District is a method of long term, permanent funding for cities to provide
park and recreational services, and is a reliable source for funds to provide maintenance to the
parks. The Park Maintenance budget is now provided through the general fund. The general
fund also is the source of funds for the Police, Fire and Street Maintenance budgets, which are
usually priority services.
The process would be to inform the public of the benefits of a Metropolitan Park District, then
the City would propose to the voters an establishment of an Arlington Park District. The
purpose of the district would be to maintain existing facilities and programs and develop new
park and recreation facilities and programs to meet the needs of the community.
Park, Recreation and Conservation Department
Many jurisdictions have combined Parks, Recreation and Open space management. Arlington
could consider moving towards a Recreation and Conservation Department that would manage
the land holdings and the economic element of the services those lands provide.
Economic Opportunities
We need to display the value of all the benefits of parks and recreation. Examples of benefits
include: increased property values, public health, social unity, safety, tourism income and retail
sales tax. Environmental savings include: air pollution reduction, stormwater treatment and
storage, thermal management, and usable open space.
The following are examples of revenue from parks: land lease, park foundation, campground,
large events, corporate sponsors, filming rights, boat launch fee, gift shop/snack bar.
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2016 Park Improvement Fund
Budget
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Action Program
The action program is determined by analyzing priorities and available or anticipated
funding sources. If priorities have no funding source, outside funding sources will be
pursued to implement the project. Priorities for the next 5-6 years are listed below.
Priorities from 2007 Survey
Rehabilitate and repair existing facilities
Develop more recreation programs
Add new indoor & outdoor facilities
Develop neighborhood parks
Develop athletic fields
Purchase and develop a park in Smokey Point for community events
Acquire or protect natural ecologically sensitive areas for conservation
Future Priorities from 2015 PARC Commission Meetings and 2014 public survey
An indoor recreation center, appropriate for all ages
A regional sports complex in the Arlington area, including soccer, softball, and baseball
fields that can be used for tournaments.
A BMX park
A river walk trail along the Stillaguamish
A new boat ramp at Haller Park- completed summer of 2015
A spray park- in process
A large outdoor event venue
An outdoor fitness course
A campground- in process at Country Charm
A city center park in West Arlington
Community Parks
1. Continue to improve County Charm Dairy property for future community park
2. Continue with Haller Park Improvements
3. Investigate property at Smokey Point for community park similar to Legion Park
4. Develop Playground equipment replacement program
5. Explore opportunities for partnerships for construction and maintenance of athletic
fields
Neighborhood Parks
1. Develop High Clover Park
2. Evaluate existing parks for ADA compatibility
3. Build upon the existing Maintenance and Operations plan to address management
needs for each park and identify staff necessary to achieve the standard for safe,
clean and attractive parks
4. Budget for the life cycle maintenance of park facilities
5. Initiate equipment replacement program for existing parks
6. Continue to work with the development community in acquiring suitable land
dedications and park construction through mitigation programs and policies
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School Facilities
1. Work with the School District to maximize utilization of existing school district
facilities
Trails
1. Maintain master plan recognizing all existing and future trails
2. Work with developers to construct trail systems through new developments
3. Develop walking trail along Stillaguamish River
4. Develop a river water trail between water access points with the County Park
Recreation Programs
1. Coordinate the scheduling of athletic fields for team, league and tournament play
2. Develop partnerships with schools and other recreation providers for use of their
facilities
3. Market programs through all available media
4. Develop and promote community events and celebrations
5. Participate in the Stilly Valley Recovery plan to expand eco-tourism and adventure
opportunities
Open Space
1. Promote the retention and conservation of environmentally sensitive areas and
unique or fragile features to maintain scenic, educational and natural resource values
2. Continue Tree City program
3. Protect and provide visual and physical access to open spaces, shorelines and
environmentally sensitive areas
Cultural Resources
1. Encourage the preservation of historical and cultural sites
2. Adopt ordinance one percent of municipal construction funds for public art
Offices, Maintenance, Etc.
1. Explore appropriate sites for a community center
Staffing
1. As additional parks and services are added, staffing will adequately increase.
Funding
1. Provide a dependable and stable source of funds to ensure the development and
efficient maintenance and operation of public recreational facilities
2. Ensure that the impact of residential and commercial development is adequately
mitigated for recreational land and facilities
3. Investigate and apply for any available grants
4. Investigate establishment of a Park District
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Capital Improvement Plan
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) lists the project forecast by year for the next
five years. The CIP is updated annually, and will be inserted into the park comp plan as
it is adopted. Cost estimates are in the Capital Improvement Project Program.
The capital improvements planned for the next five-six years include:
Haller Park Improvements
Quake Park Improvements
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-XXX 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2016--XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AMENDMENTS TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington is required to periodically take legislative action to
review and, if needed, revise its comprehensive park system plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington’s comprehensive park and recreation plan was
amended in 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2015-014 on July 6, 2015,
including the draft ; and
WHEREAS, based on its review of the requirements of WAC Chapter 246-290 and other
requirements of state law, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and took public
testimony on December 21, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the recommendation of the PARC Commission
at its workshop on March ___, 2016 and thereafter took the matter under consideration at its
March _____, 2016 public meeting; and
WHEREAS, based on its review of the requirements of state law, the analysis and
proposed revisions prepared by the PARC Commission and staff, and the public comments
received, the City Council finds and declares that the review and needed revisions have been
prepared in conformance with applicable law, including Chapter 36.70A RCW, Washington
Administrative Code Chapter 246-290, RCW Chapter 43.21C RCW, and the approved public
participation and adoption process; and
WHEREAS, based on its review of the requirements of state law, the analysis and
proposed revisions prepared by the Planning Commission and staff, the recommended findings
on review and proposed revisions forwarded by the Planning Commission, and the public
comments received, the City Council hereby finds and declares that Arlington's parks and
recreation master plan as adopted by this ordinance complies with the requirements of state law;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES MAKE THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:
1. Findings. The Arlington City Council finds that:
a. The City has established and followed a public participation program in
accordance with RCW 36.70A.130(2)(a), which program was formally adopted and followed by
the City via City of Arlington Resolution #2014-022.
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-XXX 2
b. The City Council believes that the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
issued by the City’s Responsible Official for the Parks and Recreation Plan update adequately
identified all known significant environmental issues associated with the adoption of the updates
to the comprehensive plan.
c. The comprehensive parks and recreation master plan identifies operational and
capital improvement projects to meet growth projections established in the Arlington General
Comprehensive Plan, adopted July 6, 2015.
d. The City Council finds that the review and needed revisions to the Water
Comprehensive Plan have been prepared in conformance with applicable law, including Chapter
36.70A RCW, Chapter 43.21C RCW, and the approved public participation and adoption process
and, taken collectively, are in the best interests of all its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Adoption of Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The City Council
approves that certain “Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2016-2023” prepared by the City of
Arlington staff, as amended, a true copy of which is attached to the original of this ordinance as
Exhibit “A” hereto.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof consisting of the
title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full
force five (5) days after publication.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this _____ day of
________________, 2016.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
______________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-XXX 3
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Steven J. Peiffle
City Attorney
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #6
Attachment
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
March 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Inter-fund Loan from Growth Fund to EMS Fund
ATTACHMENTS:
Loan Worksheet – Exhibit 1
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Finance: Kristin Garcia, Finance Director - 360-403-3431
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $303,241
BUDGET CATEGORY: Growth Fund
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
As of February 29, 2016, the EMS Fund required an inter-fund loan to meet short term cash flow
needs. The amount of the loan required for February is $106,440. Based on cash flow projections
(until the May tax revenues are received), it is likely the EMS Fund will require an additional
loan in March and April. Exhibit 1 is attached reflecting the loan needed for February and
projected amounts for March and April. The 2016 budget reflects an inter-fund loan of $303,241.
For efficiency purposes and to use the council’s time most effectively, the finance director is
requesting authorization to take an inter-fund loan, as needed, between now and May 31, up to
the amount approved in the 2016 budget. Interest will be paid on the loan in the amount of the
monthly rate paid by the Washington State Local Government Investment Pool. The monthly
financial report will keep the council informed as to the status of the EMS Fund and any further
loans and/or repayments.
HISTORY:
In 2015, the EMS Fund required an inter-fund loan in January, February and March totaling
$325,698 which has not yet been repaid. Repayment is reliant on sufficient revenue and as of the
current date, revenues are not sufficient to make repayment. Revenues have been impacted
pending continuing negotiations with District 21.
ALTERNATIVES
Do not approve the inter-fund loan and allow the fund to be negative. This could violate RCW
43.09.210 which states that no fund should unfairly benefit from another.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only. At the March 21, 2016 meeting this item will be on the consent
agenda and the motion will read; “I move to authorize the finance director to take an inter-fund
loan from the Growth Fund to the EMS Fund up to $303,241”.
2016 Interfund Loans Exhibit 1
Interest to be repaid at the Local Government Investment Pool monthly rate
FROM:Principal
Growth Fund Interest Payments Loan
TO:Date Loan Amount Charges Interest Principal Balance
EMS Fund 1/31/2016 ‐$ ‐$ ‐$ ‐$
2/28/2016 106,440.00$ 37.26 ‐ ‐ 106,440.00
3/31/2016 95,000.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 201,440.00
4/30/2016 101,801.00 ‐ 303,241.00
5/31/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
6/30/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
7/31/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
8/31/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
9/30/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
10/31/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
11/30/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
12/31/2016 ‐ ‐ ‐ 303,241.00
303,241.00$