HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 03-16-26 MeetingMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 16, 2026
Councilmembers 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, Raelynn Jones, Shelby Burke, Marty Wray,
Monroe Whitman, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, Jonathan Ventura, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Kevin Duncan, Neal Karman, Dan
Tarasievich, Scott Tomkins, Snohomish County PUD representatives: Brenda White, Jessica
Spahr, John Haarlow and others, Conor Baer, Mark Warren, and Jay Lindberg.
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
Nathan Senff seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUEST'S AND PRESENTATIONS
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman introduced Airport Commissioner Scott
Tomkins. Mayor Vanney recognized Mr. Tomkins for his service to the Commission and
presented him with a plaque.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Haarlow, Snohomish County PUD, provided comments.
Kevin Duncan, Arlington, provided comments.
W. Neal Karman, Lake Stevens, provided comments.
Dan Tarasievich, Arlington, provided comments.
Conor Baer, Snohomish, provided comments.
Scott Tomkins, Arlington, provided comments.
Mark Warren provided comments.
Jay Lindberg, Arlington, provided comments.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting March 16 2026
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the March 2 and March 9, 2026 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of Petty Cash account, check #2051; EFT Payments and
Claims Checks #115401 through #115491, dated February 18 through March 2,
2026, in the amount of $ 751,568.36; Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check
#30487 through # 30490 dated February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026 in the
amount of $1,625,911.84.
3. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.04
4. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.20
5. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.46
6. Change Order No. 1 for Jensen Park Project
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Compensation Proposal and Easement Approval for PUD Transmission Lines
Airport Director Marty Wray requested Council approve a compensation proposal and
easement for PUD transmission lines. Snohomish County PUD is proposing a transmission
and distribution line(s) that will require approximately 237,633 square feet of easement
area belonging to the Airport. FAA grant assurances require any easement to be
compensated at current market value. The location(s) are on 59th St. to the East of the
Airport on the West side of the street. There were no questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Nathan Senff seconded the
motion to approve the proposal for easement acceptance and compensation of $1,425,798,
and additional timber value compensation of $7,920. The motion passed 4-3 with
Councilmembers Toyer, Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Abrahamson voting no.
Airport Commission Appointments
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman requested Council appoint Robert Anderson
and Tim Finneron to the Airport Commission. Airport Commissioners Ruth Gonzales,
Robert Anderson, and Scott Tomkins terms expire April 1, 2026. Robert Anderson has
submitted a new application to the commission, and Tim Finneron has applied for one of
the two vacant positions. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Finneron were interviewed for the open
positions March 5 and 6 by Mayor Vanney, Airport Director Marty Wray, Airport
Operations Manager Monroe Whitman, City Councilmember Nathan Senff, and current
Airport Commissioner Dary Finck. Staff recommends that Robert Anderson and Tim
Finneron be appointed to the Airport Commission.
The applicants have shown keen interest in the operation and management of Arlington
Municipal Airport. Staff welcomes their insights, comments and questions at our regularly
scheduled meetings. Their relationship with staff, tenants and the community make them
valuable assets to the City of Arlington and to the Arlington Municipal Airport.
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Councilmember Nathan Senff moved, and Councilmember Tim Abrahamson seconded the
motion to appoint Robert Anderson and Tim Finneron to the airport commission. The
motion passed unanimously.
Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Prosecution Services
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve amendment no. 2 to the contract
for prosecution services.
Zachor, Stock and Krepps Inc., P.S., provides prosecution services for the City of Arlington.
The attached amendment extends the original agreement an additional three years ending
December 31, 2028. The contract provides for a 4% annual adjustment to the fees to cover
growing costs to provide the services.
The law firm formerly known as Zachor and Thomas, now Zachor, Stock and Krepps has
served as the City's prosecutors at the municipal court level since 2 00 1.
Councilmember Nathan Senff moved, and Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc.,
P.S. for prosecution services and authorize the Mayor to sign pending legal review. The
motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers Abrahamson, Blythe, Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Senff provided updates
about upcoming events and those they attended.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney stated he presented the State of the City to the Chamber of Commerce on
March 10. He also attended the Arbor Day tree planting at the Stormwater Wetland area.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Oskar Rey announced the need for an executive session for discussion of
potential litigation and legal risks [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] with no action to be taken
afterward, to begin at 6:33 p.m. and last 10 minutes until 6:43 p.m. City Administrator, Paul
Ellis, notified the City Clerk that five more minutes would be required and the session will
end at 6:48 p.m.
Council was dismissed at 6:33 p.m.
Council reconvened at 6:48 p.m.
ADIOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the me was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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