HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Signed Minutes 06-01-26 MeetingMinutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, June 1, 2026
Councilmembers Present: Heather Watland, Rob Toyer, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam
Nathan Senff, and Tim Abrahamson.
Council Members Absent: Leisha Nobach - Excused, Michele Blythe - Excused
Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Raelynn Jones, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Shelby Burke, City Attorney
Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, Jonathan Ventura, Rory Bolter, Amy Rusko, Thad Newport and
Mandy Kruger.
Also Known to be Present: Allen Ice and family, Arlington Community Library Manager
Erica Brown, Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Eric Howard, members of the press, and
others.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and
the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Nathan Senff seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam recognized Allen Ice for his service to the
Cemetery Board and presented him with a plaque.
Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Eric Howard and Arlington Community Library
Manager Erica Brown provided Council with an update on programs and services for Sno-
Isle Libraries.
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michele Stondt, Arlington, provided comment.
Julie Winchell, Arlington, provided comment.
Jay Lindberg, Arlington, provided comment.
Kerri, Snohomish County, provided comment.
Dwan Kinney, Arlington, provided comment.
Mike Almond, Arlington, provided comment.
Gabrielle Maddock, Marysville, provided comment.
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Mary O'Farrell, Stanwood, provided comment.
Amanda Partridge, Arlington, provided comment.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rob Toyer moved, and Councilmember Nathan Senff seconded the motion
to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the May 18 and May 26, 2026 Council meetings.
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT/ACH Payments and Claims Checks #115901
through #116098, dated May 5th, 2026, through May 18th, 2026, in the amount of
$1,916,922.53.
3. 188th Street and Smokey Point Boulevard Roundabout (RAB) Project Change Order
#3
4. Snohomish County PUD Distribution Easement for the Jensen Park Townhomes
5. Resolution Adopting a Revised Fee Schedule
6. Renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for services Between
Snohomish County and the City of Arlington for Snohomish
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
March and April Financial Reports
Finance Director Shelby Burke presented the March and April financial reports to Council.
Discussion followed with Ms. Burke answering Council questions and providing
clarification.
Low Bid Award for the 67th Avenue Sewer Interceptor Upsizing Project
In 2022, the City entered into contract with RH2 Consultants for engineering design
services for the upsizing of the City's 67th Avenue interceptor gravity sewer line from
200th Place NE to north of Woodlands Way, approx. 4,835 feet. Due to the length of this
project, it was designed in two construction phases.
The City publicly bid Phase 1 of the project and bids were opened on May 12, 2026. Reece
Construction is the certified low bidder with a bid of $1,582,000.55. Public Works Director,
Jim Kelly recommends the contract be awarded to Reece Construction.
Councilmember Heather Watland moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the
motion to award the 67th Avenue Sewer Interceptor Upsizing project to Reece
Construction and authorize the mayor to sign the contract. The motion passed
unanimously.
Emergency Declaration for Repair of Water Treatment Plant (WTP) High Service
Pump
Public Works Director Jim Kelly asks for Council approval to allow Mayor to sign a
Resolution declaring an emergency to repair a high service pump at the Arlington Water
Treatment Plant(WTP). The Arlington WTP has three (3) high service pumps that are used
to pump treated potable water from the WTP into the water distribution system. One of the
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high service pumps stopped working; the pump motor was running but the pump was not
turning. Staff called in PumpTech LLC, the company that rehabilitated the pumps in 2012,
to pull the non-functioning pump and assess why it wasn't working. Preliminary
assessment indicates that the pump may have a broken shaft. Because this is the City's
primary drinking water source, having one of its three pumps out of service compromises
the WTP's ability to meet the Arlington community's water demands.
Time is of the essence as we need to have this pump and shaft repaired prior to peak water
demand season this summer. These pumps are custom built to fit the current motor and
discharge head exactly, they have an extremely long lead time to manufacture. Staff is
requesting an emergency declaration to waive state bid requirements in order to get the
pump repaired and reinstalled as quickly as possible. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly
answering Council questions.
Councilmember Tim Abrahamson moved, and Councilmember Nathan Senff seconded the
motion to adopt a Resolution declaring an emergency situation exists with the Water
Treatment Plant high service pump which authorizes the waiving of competitive bidding
requirements necessary for the pump repair. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Nathan Senff detailed his experience attending the first concert at the
Smokey Point Community Park. Mr. Senff also acknowledged the recent elementary school
tours of City Hall and the Police Department.
Councilmember Tim Abrahamson acknowledged and thanked the public for providing their
public comments and expressed his appreciation for their involvement.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam expressed her appreciation for the small
business owners of Arlington. She also thanked the public for providing public comment and
expressed her appreciation for their involvement.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
— on E. Vanney, Mayor
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