HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 12-15-25Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, December 15, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe Yvonne Gallardo-
Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Rob Toyer, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Mandy Kruger, Shawn Friang, Shelby Burke,
Sheri Amundson, Amy Rusko, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Monroe Whitman, Mike Gilbert, Peter
Barrett, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, Heather
Watland, Bob Nelson, Jenny Nelson, Justin Nelson and family, Dave Kuhl, Laura Kuhl, Linda
Byrnes, Denny Byrnes, Randy Nobach, Marc Hayes, John Meno, Sid Logan, Sophie Logan, and
Dave Kraski.
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 Tern Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Vanney presented outgoing Councilmembers Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, and
Heather Logan with plaques thanking them for their service.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jay Lindberg, Smokey Point, provided comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the December land December 8, 2025 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #114712 through
#114808, dated November 18, 2025, through December 1, 2025, in the amount of
$1,209,459.93; approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30475 through
#30478 dated November 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, in the amount of
$1,631,798.14.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 15 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance Amending the 2025 Budget and Modifying the 2026 Budget
City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the Ordinance Amending the 2025
Budget and Modifying the 2026 Budget.
The public hearing opened at 6:12 p.m.
Denny Byrnes, Arlington, provided public comment.
The public comment portion was closed, and Council comments were opened at 6:13 p.m.
With no Councilmembers wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 6:13 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending the budget section of the 2025/2026 biennial
budget for the City of Arlington, and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The
motion was passed unanimously.
Resolution Adopting the City of Arlington's Six -Year Transportation Improvement
Plan for 2026-2031
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the resolution adopting the City
of Arlington's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026-2031.
The public hearing opened at 6:15 p.m.
With no members of the public wishing to speak, the public comment portion was closed,
and Council comments were opened at 6:15 p.m.
Councilmembers Debora Nelson and Jan Schuette provided Council comments.
The public hearing was closed at 6:17 p.m.
Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the resolution adopting the City of Arlington 2026-2031 Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Plan and authorize the Mayor to sign it. The motion passed
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Amending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve an
ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam
seconded the motion to approve the ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve an
ordinance adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90.
Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.90 and authorized the Mayor
to sign the ordinance. The motion passed 5-1 with Councilmember Jan Schuette voting no.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting December 15, 2025
Ordinance Adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.93
Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko requested Council approve an
ordinance adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.93.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.93 and authorized the Mayor
to sign the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Title 14 Relating to the City's Airport
Regulations
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman requested Council approve an ordinance
amending Arlington Municipal Code Title 14 relating to the City's Airport regulations.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan
seconded the motion to approve the ordinance and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The
motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Leisha Nobach said she enjoyed participating in Holidays with Heroes.
Councilmember Michele Blythe said she enjoyed participating in the Santa Run.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that this is the last Council meeting of the year. Council
will resume January 5.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney stated he enjoyed participating in Christmas events over the weekend.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
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on E. Vanney, Mayor
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