HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 04-20-26_MeetingMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, April 20, 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: Paul Ellis, Shelby Burke, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, City Attorney Oskar Rey,
Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Randy Nobach, Holly Sloan -Buchanan, and Steve Maisch.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of
Allegiance and roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Tim Abrahamson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Heather Watland read the Child Abuse Awareness Month proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Holly Sloan -Buchanan provided comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved and Councilmember Tim Abrahamson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the April 6 and April 13, 2026 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of Petty Cash Check #2052, and EFT/ACH Payments
and Claims Checks #115604 through #115720, dated March 17, 2026,
through April 6, 2026 in the amount of $2,092,116.56; Approval of Payroll EFT
Payments and Check #30491 through #30494 dated March 1, 2026, through
March 31, 2026, in the amount of $1,634,709.89.
3. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.12 Administrative
Mechanisms
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4. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.36 Zoning Districts and
Zoning Map
S. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.68 Signs
6. Division -Broadway Restoration Project - Change Order No. 2
7. Amendment #5 to the RH2 Contract for the 67th Avenue Sewer Upsizing Project
8. Procurement of Filter Trains for Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Purchase of Kostar property on the North Side of the Stillaguamish River for Future
Potable Well Site
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the property purchase for the
Haller North Wellfield Project.
The City of Arlington has been looking for future potable well site locations for many years.
Following a test well exploration regime that involved the installation of five test wells, four
on the South side of the Stillaguamish River and one on the north side, it was determined
that the one well site on the north side of the Stillaguamish River was the best option for
long-term water production. This site provides protection from river surface water
influence and provides an area for a wellhead protection zone.
The test well proved that there is good water quality and a good producing aquifer
approximately 98 ft below the surface. Negotiations with the property owner have been
finalized for a five -acre parcel purchase. The final sale price agreed to is $1,200,000, with
the city paying $1,000,000 and a donation of $200,000 by the seller; the property appraised
price is $1,300,000.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer
seconded the motion that the City of Arlington approve the Kostar, LLC property purchase
and authorize the mayor to sign the property procurement documents, subject to final
approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Procurement of Right -of -Way and Temporary Construction Easement From Bellin
Investments for the 180th Roundabout Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council authorize staff to pursue the right of
way procurement for the 180th St Roundabout Project.
The City received a grant for the design of improvements to the Smokey Point Blvd
Corridor from 174th St to 200th St. A grant was later received for construction of the
180th St Roundabout which will be the second portion of this project to be constructed. As
part of the 180th Street Roundabout Project, the City needs to obtain ROW and TCE from 5
parcels; the parcel below has been offered and accepted for final ROW purchase.
Bellin Property $220,000.00
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Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer
seconded the motion to authorize city staff to pursue the right of way acquisition from
Bellin Investments for a sum in the amount of $220,000.00 and authorize the mayor to sign
the ROW/TCE procurement documents, subject to final approval by the City Attorney. The
motion passed unanimously.
2025 Financial Report
Finance Director Shelby Burke presented the 2025 financial report.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers Nathan Senff, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Tim Abrahamson and Michele
Blythe provided reports.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis reminded councilmembers about the spring budget retreat
Friday.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Don anney, Mayor
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