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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-2011_Council Workshop Packet SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 1-800-833-8388 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Steve Baker WORKSHOP ITEMS ~ NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN 1. Naming of Graafstra property ATTACHMENT A Paul Ellis 2. Street Closure for Events on October 29 and November 5 ATTACHMENT B Paul Ellis 3. Authority for Mayor to sign grant contract with Dept of Commerce for ATTACHMENT C Legion Park restrooms & authority to bid off the Small Works Roster Paul Ellis 4. Miscellaneous Council items ADJOURNMENT To open all attachments, click here Arlington City Council Workshop October 10, 2011 – 7 PM City Council Chambers ~ 110 E. Third City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: ATTACHMENT A COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 2011 SUBJECT: Naming of Graafstra property DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Executive Contact: Sarah Lopez, 360-403-3448 ATTACHMENTS: PARC minutes from Sept 27 and input from public. EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A DESCRIPTION: The Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council formerly adopt the name “Country Charm Park and Conservation Area” for the park and conservation property formerly owned by the Graafstra family and was known as “Country Charm Dairy”. HISTORY: The City solicited names for the property and received many suggestions. These suggestions were reviewed by PARC. PARC voted at their September 27th meeting to recommend “Country Charm Park and Conservation Area”. ALTERNATIVES: City Council can select an alternative name for the property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action at this time. Page 1 of 2 City Council Chambers 110 East Third Street September 27, 2011 7:00PM Commissioners Present: Carsten Mullin, Bob Leonard, Peg Lahey, and Frank Barden Commissioners Absent: Mike Zachman, Leslie Larson and Bruce Wargo Staff Present: Sarah Lopez – Recreation Coordinator, Paul Ellis – Capital Projects Manager, Marilyn Oertle – City Council, and Jan Bauer – Minute Taker Visitors: There were no visitors at the PARC meeting. Commission Chair Leonard called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Commissioner Lahey moved to approve the minutes of July 26, 2011. Commissioner Mullins seconded the motion, which was approved with a 4-0-0-3 vote. Smoke Free Parks Presentation: Guest- Annie Peterson, Snohomish Health District Commissioner Leonard introduced Annie Peterson, MSW Public Health Educator from the Snohomish Health District, Tobacco and Prevention Control. She distributed information and then spoke to tobacco-free parks, and particularly to Arlington’s role in the Ordinance, and reasons for regulations. At the conclusion of her presentation Ms. Peterson answered Commission questions. Discussion followed. It was decided that more information, perhaps from officials who deal with enforcement issues, would be helpful. Commissioner Barden moved recommend to the City Council to adopt the wording from the Lake Stevens Ordinance, as follow: “It is recommended that park patrons not smoke or use tobacco products in the parks”. Commissioner Lahey seconded the motion which passed with a 4-0-0-3 vote. Ms. Peterson will be contacted to be present as a source of additional information when this item appears for consideration before the City Council. Review Name Suggestions for Country Charm Property -- Attachment Sarah Lopez stated that it is the job of PARC members to make a name recommendation to the City Council for the Country Charm Property. It was suggested that the name include park and conservation area. Discussion followed. DRAFT Minutes of the Arlington Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission / Tree Board Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington PARC & Tree Meeting DRAFT September 27, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Commissioner Barden moved to name the Graafstra area Country Charm Park and Conservation Area. Commissioner Lahey seconded the motion and discussion followed. The motion passed with a 4-0-0-3 vote. Camping Domes for Wetland Park- Bill Blake Natural Resources Manager Bill Blake distributed information and discussed a camping dome suggestion which would be placed in the Wetland Park and which had been presented at the previous PARC meeting. This dome would be present as a pilot marketing plan, would be placed by the round house at the Butler Property, and would be at no cost to the City. Discussion followed. Mr. Blake recommended that Commissioners view a similar dome now present in the Country Charm area. It was decided to move forward with the project. Centennial Trail update- Bob Leonard Commissioner Leonard noted that portions of the Centennial Trail gap were paved today, and the grand opening is scheduled for October 15. In addition, the north part of the Trail grand opening is scheduled to take place on November 5. The north area where the Centennial Trail spits off will soon be developed and will contain art work. In addition, the Centennial Trail in- town segment has been redesigned, and that portion of the Centennial Trail will be moved to a different location, with the vacation of Dwayne Lane Car Dealership from downtown property. Student PARC Position Advertising The student PARC open position has been advertised, and applications are now being received. Tree Board Discussion- Save the Date Nov 12 Tree Planting A continuation of the Tree Board discussion will take place at the next meeting. Bill Blake will have a tree planting party on November 12. September & October Events Arts Council Auction is October 15, and money raised going to public art; a concert is scheduled for October 8, the Hometown Halloween is October 29, and the usually held Fall York Park party was canceled. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09PM. ______________________________________________ Jan Bauer, Minute Taker City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: ATTACHMENT B COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 2011 SUBJECT: Street Closure for Events on October 29 and November 5 DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Recreation Contact: Sarah Lopez, 360-403-3448 ATTACHMENTS: -None EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A DESCRIPTION: The following events have requested a street closure: Saturday, Oct. 29 “The Great Pumpkin Roll” First Street Hill. First Street closed from French Ave to Olympic Ave (12-3:30pm) Sponsored by Lifeway Church. “Holiday Open House” (Kick-off to holiday shopping season) Saturday, November 5 (3:30- 8:30pm). Street Closure requested: Olympic Ave from 3rd to 4th Street. Sponsored by Downtown Arlington Business Association. HISTORY: City code requires that street closures be approved by City Council. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action at this time. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: ATTACHMENT C COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 2011 SUBJECT: Authorization to bid Legion Park Restrooms, Authorization to sign state grant DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Executive Contact: Paul Ellis, 360-403-4603 ATTACHMENTS: none EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A DESCRIPTION: Requesting Council authorization for the restroom project at Legion Park to go to bid. Also requesting authorization for the Mayor to sign a contract with the State Department of Commerce for a grant to build the restroom. HISTORY: The City received a $106,000 grant from the state to fund the restroom project. The contract with the State is ready to be signed. Once the contract is in place, we will be ready for the project to go to bid. ALTERNATIVES: Deny requests. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action at this time. This will come back at the October 17th meeting for a vote.