HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 07-28-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, July 28, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Rory Bolter, Jonathan
Ventura, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Drew Bono, Heather Watland, Tim Abrahamson,
Stephanie Abrahamson, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Steve Maisch, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach,
and Dave Kraski.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda excluding Item No. 3, which is
moving to next week. Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a
unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Amendment to Development Agreement with Baker MOR, LLC for Lot D
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the amendment to the Baker-MOR, LLC Development
Agreement for Lot D. This is the first amendment to the Baker-MOR, LLC development
agreement expanding select highway commercial uses on Lot D.
The City entered into a development agreement with Baker-MOR, LLC in 2018 to allow
mixed -use development on the property north of 172nd St NE and 40th Ave NE. The
residential element was built on the northern 50% and Everett Clinic is on the southeast
portion. Lot D remains undeveloped. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council
questions.
June Financial Report
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the June financial report. Discussion followed with
Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop July 28, 2025
Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the department's second quarter report.
Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
2026 Lodging Tax Distribution
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council deliberate on lodging tax distributions, with
a worksheet for their use that was provided at their seats.
Lodging Tax Funds are distributed annually based on funds received. $264,000 in grant
requests were received and only $185,000 in funding is available for distribution. Discussion
followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney announced that the graduation ceremony for the Law Enforcement Academy
is tomorrow. Councilmembers received invitations at their seats.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No agenda items will be moved to the consent agenda for August 4 meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Don . ney, Mayor
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