HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-06-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, October 6, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Amy Rusko, Debbie Strotz, Peter
Barrett, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Drew Bono, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan -Buchanan,
Heather Watland, Tim Abrahamson, Nathan Senf, Joe Beardslee, Randy Nobach, Kim Casteel,
Dave Kraski, Xander Andersen and family, and others.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
Heather Logan seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Heather Logan read the Leadership Day proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Beardslee, Arlington, provided comments.
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 the September 15 and September 22, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #114206 through
#114325 and Petty Cash check #2047, 2048 dated September 3rd, 2025, through
September 15, 2025, in the amount of $1,372,316.25.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
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NEW BUSINESS
Youth Council Appointments
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council consent to the
reappointments of Elinor Richardson, Lyla Morzelewski, and Holland Nobach and
appointments of Natalie Terry, Xander Andersen, Gaven Pichardo, and Diesel King to Youth
Council.
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to consent to the appointments and re -appointments of the 2025-2026 youth
council members, as proposed. The motion passed unanimously.
Waiver Request for Permit Fees
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council approve the permit fee
waiver requests for the tent/canopy for Hispanic Heritage event on September 13, 2025,
for the Jensen Park restroom facility, and for the new electronic sign and pole replacement
at Merchants parking lot.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve waiving permit fees for city projects including the operating permit for
the event tent, the building permit for Jensen Park restroom, and the building permit for
the new public sign. The motion passed unanimously.
Smokey Point Community Park Phase I Final Acceptance
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve
final acceptance of Smokey Point Park Phase I project that was completed by Reece
Construction Company.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to final acceptance of the Smokey Point Park Phase I project completed by Reece
Construction Company, in the amount of $ 2,431,667.30, and authorized the Mayor to sign
the Letter of Acceptance. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
Procurement/Contracts Analyst Debbie Strotz requested Council approve a resolution
declaring certain property as surplus. The City currently has items that are beyond their
useful life and currently being replaced. All require surplus resolution to be properly
auctioned.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the resolution declaring the property as surplus and authorize the
Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Logan thanked North County Fire and EMS for the live burn sprinkler
demonstration at Friday's Council retreat.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney spoke about two events he attended over the weekend.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Oskar Rey announced the need for an executive session to discuss potential
sale or lease of real estate [RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)] to last 15 minutes. No action will be taken
afterward.
Council dismissed at 6:13 p.m.
Council reconvened at 6:28 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeti was adjourned at 7:28
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Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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