HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 04-24-26_RetreatMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Retreat
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Friday, April 24, 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, Shawn Friang, Bryan Terry, Shelby Burke, Josh
Grindy, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly, Amy Rusko, Marty Wray, Dan Foster, Rory Bolter, and
Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Randy Nobach.
City Administrator Paul Ellis welcomed everyone.
Budget Principles
Finance Director Shelby Burke reviewed budget principles with the use of PowerPoint slides.
City Council Strategic Goals
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed City Council strategic goals.
2025-2026 Strategic Priorities
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the 2025-2026 Strategic Priorities.
• 2025 budget review
• Public safety investments
• Capital projects
• Fiscal sustainability
• Economic development
2027-2028 Department Draft Work Plans
Each department director provided information regarding the 2027-2028 department draft
work plans
* Jim Kelly - Public Works
• Marty Wray - Airport
• Bryan Terry - Information Technology
• Amy Rusko - Community and Economic Development
• Jonathan Ventura - Police
• Shawn Friang - Emergency Management and Human Resources
• Josh Grindy - Maintenance and Operations
• Paul Ellis - Community Engagement
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Budget Retreat April 24 2026
City Council Rules of Procedures
City Administrator Paul Ellis led a review with discussion of the current City Council Rules
of Procedure. Discussion followed with Council questions.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION ITEMS
Update on SR-531.
Legality of ATVs, minibikes, golf carts, and side -by -sides operating in town.
Laws related to narcotics being used in the presence of minors.
Renderings of the proposed Smokey Point Blvd streetscape.
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further, the retreat was adjourned at 2:13 p.m.
Don E. Vanney, Mayor
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