HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 01-12-26_WorkshopMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, January 12, 2026
Council -members Present: Heather Watland, Rob Toyer, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam,
Michele Blythe, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, and Leisha Nobach.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Shawn Friang, Shelby Burke, Lorene Robinson,
Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Jonathan Ventura, and Peter Barrett, and Chelsea Brewer.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Kim Casteel, Dave Kraski, and
Stephanie Abrahamson.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OAF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem 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
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Grant Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for
Island Crossing Roundabout Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed a staff request for authorization to sign
Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Grant agreement for improvements to the Island
Crossing Roundabout.
The City of Arlington has been seeking funding for several years to improve the SR 530 and
Smokey Point Boulevard Intersection. The City of Arlington, the Stillaguamish Tribe of
Indians, and Snohomish County have worked on an intersection roundabout design over
the past four years. Installation of a roundabout at this location will improve freight and
vehicle movement and safety throughout the corridor, as well as add safe pedestrian
walkways, and intersection improvements. SR 530 is a critical vehicle and freight corridor
connecting north Arlington, Oso, Darrington and northeast Snohomish County to Interstate
5 (I-5). Staff applied for funding through the Transportation Improvement Board in 2025
and the City of Arlington has been awarded $4,461,608 for this project. Discussion followed
with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop January 12 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative Services Agreement
Airport Operations Director Lorene Robinson reviewed the Cooperative Services
Agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Arlington Municipal
Airport.
This agreement took effect on January 1, 2026, and will expire on December 31, 2030. The
USDA and the Airport have maintained USDA Cooperative Services Agreements for more
than a decade to address and mitigate wildlife hazards on the airfield.
Police Quarterly Report
Chief Jonathan Ventura provided the fourth quarter report.
North County Regional Fire Authority Quarterly Report
Chief Dave Kraski provided the fourth quarter report.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers Blythe, Gallardo-Van Ornam, Abrahamson, Senff, and Watland provided
brief updates, while Councilmembers Nobach and Toyer had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put Item No. 2 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Services Agreement on the consent agenda at the January 20, 2026 Council
meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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