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Home My WebLink AboutSigned Minutes 07-21-25Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, July 21, 2025 Councilmembers Present: Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette, and Heather Logan. Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson and Rob Toyer, excused. Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Sheri Amundson, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Marty Wray, Amy Rusko, Rory Bolter, Mike Gilbert, Chelsea Brewer, and Julie Petersen. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Rich Senff, Tim Abrahamson, Drew Bono, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan -Buchanan and others. Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST'S AND PRESENTATIONS None. PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT Rich Senff, Arlington, provided comments regarding the 211th road improvement. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of July 7 and 14, 2025 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113687 through #113805 dated June 16 through July 7 for $1,444,528.46. Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30454 through #30457 dated June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $1,568,294.74. PUBLIC HEARING None. Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 21 2025 NEW BUSINESS Change Order No.1 for City Hall Windows City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the change order for the City Hall 2nd Floor Window Trim/Frame Repair/Replacement Project. Upon inspection, the existing paint on all exterior windows of City Hall are severely deteriorated and in dire need of proper stripping and painting. The extension of the contract will be moved to August 8, to avoid any construction in progress during upcoming city events. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to approve the change order for complete trim and framed painting of all exterior City Hall windows. The motion passed unanimously. Opioid Settlements City Administrator Paul Ellis requested the Council approve the two proposed nationwide settlement agreements that have been reached that would resolve the legal claims of states and local political subdivisions against defendants Janssen, Cardinal, McKesson, Amerisource Bergen, Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger Co., Purdue/Sackler and the Generic Manufacturers related to alleged misconduct related to opioids. Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion to approve the City's participation in the Settlement litigation CL-1738782 and CL- 1769246 regarding opioid settlements and authorized the Mayor or City Administrator to sign the participation forms and related documentation. The motion passed unanimously. Waiver Request for SkyFest Land Use Fees Airport Director Marty Wray reviewed a waiver request for SkyFest land use fees. For the last nine years the Airport Commission has been asked to recommend a fee waiver request from the Arlington Fly -In (SkyFest). Staff have always brought this request before the Airport Commission prior to bringing the resolution before City Council. The FAA allows reduced or free rent for this type of aviation event. SkyFest is requesting that the Airport waive $6,874.78 in total fees, if a one-year waiver is granted. This is the rental of 59.4 acres for three days. Discussion followed with Mr. Wray answering Council questions. Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to deny the waiver request. The motion passed 3 to 2, with Councilmembers Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam voting yes and Councilmembers Heather Logan and Jan Schuette voting no. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.16 Community and Economic Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment to include updates to sections 20.16.240, 20.16.265, and 20.16.270 clarifying when permits are required for certain types of activities and clarifying language for permit time limits and placing a project on hold. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 21.2025 Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 20.16 and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 Community and Economic Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment which includes updates to sections 20.44.020G, 20.44.035, and 20.44.080 updating language for off-street parking for unit lot subdivisions, fire authority information, and mobile sales and permit delivery criteria. Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 20.44 and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.56 Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment that includes updates to section 20.56.060 updating language for the fire authority. Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending the Arlington Municipal Code 20.56 and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.68 Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to section 20.68.020 clarifying the type of public information signage excluded from regulations, an increase to the square footage allowed, and when building permits would be required. Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code 20.68 and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.72 Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to sections 20.72.010 - Table 20.72-1 and 20.72.082 clarifying parking requirements for rowhouses, townhouses, middle housing types, and providing new code language for tandem parking. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions. Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending the Arlington Municipal Code 20.72 and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City ofArlington City Council Meeting July 21 2025 COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Heather Logan provided an update on the Board of Health regarding a new combination of meth + fentanyl. Councilmember Michele Blythe thanked Airport Director Marty Wray for the Airport tour. Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam also thanked Airport Director Marty Wray for the Airport tour and stated the Farmer's Market was busy. ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that the Loging Tax Advisory Committee decision is back to the City Councilmembers for deliberation. Councilmembers agreed to add this to the July 28 workshop agenda. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Vanney apologized for the late start due to the fire and traffic. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m. 'h Vanney, Mayor Page 4 of 4