HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 10-27-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, October 27, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van
Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Debora Nelson, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Sheri Amundson, Amy Rusko, Jim Kelly, Peter
Barrett, Rory Bolter, and Bryan Terry.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Drew Bono, Tim Abrahamson, Kim Casteel,
Nathan Senff, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, Randy Nobach, and Chris Collier.
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 Tern Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
AHA Program Manager, Chris Collier, Housing Authority of Snohomish County, provided an
update.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Resolution Setting the 2026 Property Tax Levy
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the resolution setting the 2026 property tax levy.
Staff reviewed the preliminary budget with council on October 8, 2024, including the
proposed 2026 property tax levy. The proposed levy is a 1% increase from the prior year
levy amount plus any new construction. A public hearing will be held on November 3 to
allow the public to comment on the proposed levy. Pending questions from council, staff
will ask council to take action on the levy resolution following the public hearing.
On October 8, 2024, staff presented the 2025/2026 proposed property tax levy. The
preliminary budget, including the proposed property tax levy, was placed on the city's
website by October 1, 2024 to be available for the public. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis
answering Council questions.
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Resolution Approving the 2026 Annual Docket
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko reviewed the resolution
approving the 2026 annual docket.
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, Cities may amend their comprehensive plans only once per
calendar year. The City requires items for the docket to be submitted by the last working
day in August. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96.030 establishes a docketing process for
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Changes. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96.100
establishes a docketing process for Amendments to Development Regulations. The two
processes are run concurrently through the docketing process. Proposed amendments to
the City's Comprehensive Plan or Development Regulations may be made by any private
citizen or by the city itself. The City Council must approve of any item being placed on the
Final Docket. Once the docket becomes final, staff is authorized to proceed with processing
the proposed amendments. Proposed amendments must receive final approval by the City
Council to become incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan or Development
Regulations. There may be additional development regulations brought forward later in
the year pending the adoption of mandated State Legislative Bills related to zoning code
regulations.
On October 7, 2025, the City's Planning Commission reviewed the 2026 Preliminary Annual
Docket. The docket consists of eighteen items, all initiated by the City. On October 21, 2025,
the City's Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Annual
Docket. and recommended all items on the Preliminary Annual Docket be placed on the
Final Annual Docket. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Contract with American Ramp Company for Jensen Pump Track
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the contract with American Ramp Company for
the Jensen Pump Track.
Procurement of design and construction services is from American Ramp Company
through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing cooperative, for the design and Phase 1
construction of Jensen Pump Track.
After being a vital participant in the Haller Park Splash Pad project, the Rotary Club of
Arlington sought to provide another recreational family project that would benefit the
Arlington Community. After discussion of options with the City, Arlington Rotary began
moving forward with the Jensen Park Pump Track project. Over the past three years,
Rotary has gathered community and business funding and prepared a 30% concept for the
Jensen Pump Track; they are now ready to turn over final design and construction
coordination to the City.
This Phase 1 of the project is for the large pump track only. Additional funding and grants
are pending, once Rotary receives these funds the project will be expanded to include the
youth pump track (Phase 2). Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council
questions.
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Amendment #2 to the Rock Project Management Contract
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed Amendment #2 to the Rock Project Management
Contract.
Due to a large number of Public Works capital improvement projects in 2025, and the need
for full time construction management on these projects (three projects with Federal
funding), the City contracted with Rock Project Management in 2024 for construction
management services to support the management of several 2025 construction projects.
The unanticipated additional time on the 211th Project required more of our construction
management inspector and Rock CM is requesting an amendment to cover construction
management services needed for the Division/Broadway project.
Staff negotiated a scope of services and fee for additional construction management
services for the Division/Broadway and 188th Roundabout projects, staff is recommending
Council accept the Amendment #2 proposal and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Amendment. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Utilities and Transportation Quarterly
Report.
Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko reviewed the Community and
Economic Development Quarterly Report.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney stated that he attended the Halloween celebration downtown Saturday, and
there was a great turnout.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dr. Heida Diefenderfer, Arlington, provided comments.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
City Council discussed and agreed to put items 3 and 4 on the consent agenda for the
November 3 Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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