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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barb Tolbert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Barb Tolbert – Julie
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
1. Resolution Authorizing the Airport to Open a Bank Account ATTACHMENT A
Staff Presentation: Marty Wray
Council Liaison: Don Vanney
2. January 2023 Financial Report ATTACHMENT B
Staff Presentation: Kristin Garcia
3. Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report ATTACHMENT C
Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes
4. Utilities/Transportation Quarterly Report ATTACHMENT D
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council. Please limit your remarks to three minutes.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Arlington City Council Workshop
Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers – 110 E 3rd Street
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette / Mayor Barb Tolbert
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #1 Attachment A February 27, 2023
Resolution authorizing Airport staff to open a bank account
Resolution
Airport; Dave Ryan, Director 360-403-3474 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW:
Arlington Municipal Airport Staff is requesting the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Resolution, as well as any associated documents that allow the Airport to have a separate checking account in order to receive miscellaneous merchandise sales, and vending machine proceeds, while safeguarding the City’s general checking account.
In an effort to provide a better service to their users, the airport has a vending machine in the pilot lounge that could have the ability to receive credit cards for the purchases in order to minimize cash handling. Unfortunately, the vending machine management company is unable to send the proceeds to the airport any other way than a direct deposit to a checking account. Ideally, the airport will also be using that same bank account for the incidental marketing items like hats, t-shirts, and challenge coins.
Workshop; discussion only. At the March 6, 2023 Council meeting, the recommended motion will be, “I move to approve the resolution and authorize the mayor to sign it.”
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON AUTHORIZING
THE OPENING OF A BANK ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the Airport will be operating a vending machine with the ability to take credit
card payments; and
WHEREAS, the vending machine vendor requires the ability to directly deposit into a City
account; and
WHEREAS, to best safeguard the City’s general checking account, it is best practice to
open a separate account that limits access to third parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
The Arlington City Council authorizes the opening of a new checking account at Banner
Bank for the purpose of receiving vending machine deposits and miscellaneous
merchandise sales.
APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 6th day of
March, 2023.
__________________________________
Barbara Tolbert
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________ _
Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________ ___
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill WS #2 Attachment
February 27, 2023 January 2023 Financial Report
Narrative General Fund Operating Statement Revenue Charts Other Fund Operating Statements ARPA Funds Status Update Growth Fund Recap
Finance; Kristin Garcia, Director 360-403-3431 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION:
ALTERNATIVES:
Projects by Department - Council Report
Project Name Health Project Description % Complete Start Date End Date Department
1 2022 Thermoplastic Program 2022 Thermoplastic installation 07/18/22 Maintenance & Operations
2 Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker
2023 Embedded Social Worker
Program 01/01/23 Police
3 2023 Western Fireworks Display 2023 Fireworks Show Administration
4 Ice Rink Electrical
Add additional outdoor outlet to
service ice rink 07/01/22 Administration
5 Arlington Public Works Cameras
Additions to Public Work's
Admin Building 12/07/22 IT - Information Services
6 Dowl Engineering Professional Services Agreement Airport on call engineering 01/31/23 Airport
7 Broadband Feasibility Study
Assessment of Broadband
Networks and Strategy Costs IT - Information Services
8 Josyeane Griffiths
Consulting for Finance
Department 11/01/22 Finance
9 2023-2026 On-Call Water & Sewer System Engineering Support
Engineering support for water &
sewer systems 12/29/22 Public Works
10 WebCheck Access Agreement
Information Access Agreement
for Utility & Lien Information 12/15/22 Finance
11 City of Arlington M&O Entrance Gate Install auto gate at M&O shop 11/07/22 Maintenance & Operations
12
SharePoint Modernization
Modernize SharePoint to
StoneShare's TownSquare
solution IT - Information Services
13
169th St Connecting Segment
New 2 lane roadway connecting
the current dead end 169th to
43rd Ave and to 40th Ave.04/25/22 Public Works
14 Curtis Hirotaka
Police Officer Background
Checks 04/29/22 Police
15 Terry Quintrall
Police Services Support &
Training 10/20/22 Police
16 Arlington Traffic Calming Program
Prepare a policy for the City's
traffic calming program.Public Works
17 Smokey Point Corridor
Re-design of Smokey Point
Blvd from 174th St to 200th St.08/06/20 Public Works
18
Olympic Hill Street Light Repair
Reinstall the wiring between
light poles & replace broken
light with a new fixture.12/14/22 Maintenance & Operations
19 Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Control
repair of sewer and storm
manholes and pipes 10/18/22 Public Works
20 Division/Broadway Restoration Project
Restoration of Division and
Broadway Public Works
21
74th Ave Trail
Trail design along 74th Ave
from 204th to Arlington Valley
Rd Trail.08/06/21 Public Works
22 2022 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation
Utility Improvement and
pavement overlay 85%12/09/21 Public Works
23 2023 Utility Improvement & Pavement Preservation
Utility Improvement and
pavement overlay 11/07/22 Public Works
24 WA Trucking Water Main Replacement
WA Trucking Water Main
Replacement 99%06/01/22 Public Works
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P O R T F O L I O D A S H B O A R D
R E S O U R C E S
Portfolio - Budget Report
A C T I V E P R O J E C T S
Curtis Hirotaka PD22.4-1 Police Officer Background Checks Personal Professional
Services Agreement 04/29/22 $44,800.00 Police N/A
Josyeane Griffiths FIN22.1 Consulting for Finance Department Personal Professional
Services Agreement 11/01/22 $65/hr Finance N/A
Terry Quintrall PD2022.10.17 Police Services Support & Training Personal Professional
Services Agreement 10/20/22 $16,500.00 Police N/A
2022 Utility Improvement and Pavement
Preservation P02.518 Utility Improvement and pavement overlay Construction Contract 12/09/21 $2,919.092.37 Public Works Construc
2023 Utility Improvement & Pavement
Preservation P02.548 Utility Improvement and pavement overlay Personal Professional
Services Agreement 11/07/22 $190,239.71 Public Works Design
WA Trucking Water Main Replacement P02.514 WA Trucking Water Main Replacement Construction Contract 06/01/22 $125,931.09 Public Works Construc
2023-2026 On-Call Water & Sewer
System Engineering Support P02.563 Engineering support for water & sewer systems Personal Professional
Services Agreement 12/29/22 $40,000.00 Public Works N/A
Dowl Engineering Professional Services
Agreement P02.551 Airport on call engineering Personal Professional
Services Agreement 01/31/23 TBD by project Airport N/A
Smokey Point Corridor P02.464 Re-design of Smokey Point Blvd from 174th St to
200th St.WSDOT Contract 08/06/20 $1,575,650.00 Public Works Design
Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration
Control P02.517 repair of sewer and storm manholes and pipes Unit Priced Contract 10/18/22 &253,930.00 Public Works Construc
Project Name Project Number Project Description Contract Type %
Complete Start Date Contract Amount Department Phase
P H A S E D E P A R T M E N T
B U D G E T
Curtis Hirotaka PD22.4-1 $44,800.00 $30,628.00 $14,172.00
2022 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation P02.518 $3,120,045.76 $0.00 $3,120,045.76
Terry Quintrall PD2022.10.17 $32,000.00 $22,680.00 $9,320.00
2023 Utility Improvement & Pavement Preservation P02.548 $190,239.71 $0.00 $190,239.71
WA Trucking Water Main Replacement P02.514 $134,291.59 $0.00 $134,291.59
2023-2026 On-Call Water & Sewer System Engineering Support P02.563 $40,000.00 $0.00 $40,000.00
Dowl Engineering Professional Services Agreement P02.551 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
Smokey Point Corridor P02.464 $959,788.00 $0.00 $959,788.00
74th Ave Trail P02.417 $63,528.00 $0.00 $63,528.00
Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Control P02.517 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
169th St Connecting Segment P02.531 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Project Name Project Number Contract Amount Actual Remaining
C O N T R A C T T Y P E S
Small Public Works Agreement
4
Personal Professional Services
Agreement
13
Unit Priced Contract
1
Construction Contract
2
FAA Construction Contract
0
FAA - Professional Services
Agreement
0
PO for Service Contract
0
WSDOT Contract
3
ILA
1
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74th Ave Trail P02.417 Trail design along 74th Ave from 204th to Arlington
Valley Rd Trail.WSDOT Contract 08/06/21 $104,282.19 Public Works Design
169th St Connecting Segment P02.531 New 2 lane roadway connecting the current dead
end 169th to 43rd Ave and to 40th Ave.
Personal Professional
Services Agreement 04/25/22 $51,129.00 Public Works Design
Ice Rink Electrical P02.538 Add additional outdoor outlet to service ice rink Small Public Works
Agreement 07/01/22 $3,142.38 Administration
WebCheck Access Agreement FIN23.1 Information Access Agreement for Utility & Lien
Information
Personal Professional
Services Agreement 12/15/22 $15.00/transaction Finance N/A
G R A N T T R A C K I N G
PRSC STP 2022 STPUS-2691(010)$959,788.00 Smokey Point Corridor Public Works $1,575,650.00
PSRC STP - Non-Motorized 2022 STPU-2695(001)$63,528.00 74th Ave Trail Public Works $104,282.19
Federal Government American Rescue Plan Act 2022 1505-0271 Ice Rink Electrical Administration $3,142.38
FHWA NHS STPUS-NHPP 9931 $360,555.00 Division/Broadway
Restoration Project Public Works $69,779.54
Grantee Grant Name
Grant
Start
Year
Grant Number Grant Amount Project Name Department Contract Amount Actual Remaining
Budget Report - Council Report
Project Name Contract Amount Actual Remaining
1 Curtis Hirotaka $44,800.00 $30,628.00 $14,172.00
2 2022 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation $3,120,045.76 $0.00 $3,120,045.76
3 Terry Quintrall $32,000.00 $22,680.00 $9,320.00
4 2023 Utility Improvement & Pavement Preservation $190,239.71 $0.00 $190,239.71
5 WA Trucking Water Main Replacement $134,291.59 $0.00 $134,291.59
6 2023-2026 On-Call Water & Sewer System Engineering Support $40,000.00 $0.00 $40,000.00
7 Dowl Engineering Professional Services Agreement $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
8 Smokey Point Corridor $959,788.00 $0.00 $959,788.00
9 74th Ave Trail $63,528.00 $0.00 $63,528.00
10 Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Control $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
11 169th St Connecting Segment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
12 Ice Rink Electrical $3,142.38 $3,142.38 $0.00
13 2022 Thermoplastic Program $123,189.95 $117,223.66 $5,966.29
14 City of Arlington M&O Entrance Gate $29,460.72 $0.00 $29,460.72
15 Arlington Public Works Cameras $2,151.02 $2,151.02 $0.00
16 Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker $188,748.31 $0.00 $188,748.31
17 2023 Western Fireworks Display $11,000.00 $2,750.00 $8,250.00
18 Broadband Feasibility Study $68,847.00 $5,800.00 $57,247.00
19 SharePoint Modernization $58,500.00 $0.00 $58,500.00
20 Arlington Traffic Calming Program $45,000.00 $0.00 $45,000.00
21 Division/Broadway Restoration Project $69,779.54 $0.00 $69,779.54
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Bal Fwd 3,680,769$ 4,961,746$ 6,636,173$ 6,090,380$ 6,089,030$
REVENUE
Trip Mitigation Received 1,344,082$ 651,237$ 349,459$ 920,967$ 529,415$
Park Mitigation Received 487,556$ 625,139$ 300,682$ 849,834$ 88,396$
LEED Mitigation Received 283,649$
CIC Mitigation Received 434,956$
Tree Impact Fees 103,643$ 750$ 3,013$ 1,800$ 125,505$
Investment Interest 57,531$ 109,074$ 97,199$ 67,740$ 40,832$
Repayment from EMS 498,196$
Repayment from Trans Imp 385,000$ 350,000$ 370,163$
EXPENSE
Transfer to Park Imp -$ 61,773$ 1,147$ 110,500$
Transfer to Trans Imp 1,122,835$ -$ 1,295,000$ 1,644,678$ 2,149,859$
Other Expense (EMS Loan)472,196$ -$ -$
Other Expense (B&G Club Loan)370,163$
Ending Bal 4,961,746$ 6,636,173$ 6,090,380$ 6,089,030$ 5,528,438$
Primary Projects Funded
Arl Valley Road Haller Splash Pad 204th/77th Roundabout 204th/77th Roundabout Trans Comp Plan
173rd Design Island Crossing Signal Island Crossing Temp Signal Isl Cross Signal/Roundabout Design
Isl Crossing Design 40th/531 Intersection 40th/531 Intersection 40th/531 Intersection (City Portion)
BNSF Trail Design Sm Pt Blvd Corridor Sm Pt Blvd Cordr (Grant match)Sm Pt Blvd Cordr (Grant match)
173rd Phase 1 173rd Phase 1 173rd Phase 1
Isl Cross Roundabout Design Isl Cross Roundabout Design ROW 197th Pl NE
74th/204th Signal 74th/204th Signal & 74th Trail 74th Ave Trail (Grant match)
BNSF Rail Crossing (match)ROW purchase 168th 169th St Segment
Park Mitigation Transportation Mitigation
288,137$ -$
487,556$ -$
625,139$ -$
300,682$ 212,832$
849,834$ 809,981$
88,396$ 529,415$
4,163$ 4,510$
2,643,907$ 1,556,738$
498,203$
283,649$
545,942$
Total Fund Balance 12/31/22 5,528,438$
South CIC Project Specific Mitigation Fees
Growth Fund Balance Summary - 2018 to Current
Balance to spend by end of 2027
Balance to spend by end of 2028
Balance to spend by end of 2029
Balance to spend by end of 2030
Balance to spend by end of 2031
Balance to spend by end of 2032
Interest
Dedicated Funds (Project Specific, Trees, etc)
LEED Mitigation Funds
ARPA Program Summary
January 2023
Totals:Spent to Date:Completed By:
Laptops for remote work/field use $ 5,000 306$ Complete
1 full time employee to perform custodial and cleaning of public spaces $ 246,000 71,307$ Expenses thru 2024 or until exhausted
Touchless entry lock systems for City $ 261,000 281,318$ Complete
Replenish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stock $ 12,985 8,434$ ongoing thru 2024 as needed
Cold weather shelter $ 20,000 20,000$ Complete
Cyber security upgrades $ 94,000 55,961$ Year 1 Complete. Year 2 = 2023, Year 3 = 2024
Utility system security improvements $ 237,310 28,238$ Complete by 12/2023
Design/build food truck park $ 1,366,625 14,387$ Design 2022, construction 2023
Food distribution (food bank) $ 60,000 In discussions
Workforce development (partner with County) $ 25,000 Complete by 12/2023
Tourism event funding (similar to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee) $ 150,000 89,287$ Complete
Winter festival funding/Legion Park Electrical Upgrades $ 200,000 148,852$ Budget remaining for 2023 season
Chamber of Commerce (possible partner for communications position) $ 150,000 27,484$ Contract thru 12/2023
Purchase parklets for more outdoor eating spaces $ 150,000 119,847$ Complete
Arlington Community Resource Center $ 360,000 85,584$ Contract thru 12/2024
Utility Credit program $ 280,907 40,036$ Complete
NW Innovation Center $ 25,000 9,475$ Contract thru 12/2024
After school program/childcare (Boys & Girls Club) $ 77,000 In discussions
Smokey Point Park Land $ 1,000,000 964,837$ Complete
Smokey Point Park Improvements $ 1,013,723 developing RFP
TOTAL ARPA BUDGET 5,734,550$ 1,965,354$ 3,769,196$
Grant Tracking - Council Report
Grantee
Grant
Start
Year
Grant Amount Project Name Department Contract Amount Actual Remaining
1 PRSC 2022 $959,788.00 Smokey Point Corridor Public Works $1,575,650.00
2 PSRC 2022 $63,528.00 74th Ave Trail Public Works $104,282.19
3 Federal Government 2022 Ice Rink Electrical Administration $3,142.38
4 FHWA $360,555.00 Division/Broadway Restoration Project Public Works $69,779.54
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Active Projects - Council Report
Project Name Project Description Start Date Contract Amount
1 Curtis Hirotaka Police Officer Background Checks 04/29/22 $44,800.00
2 Josyeane Griffiths Consulting for Finance Department 11/01/22 $65/hr
3 Terry Quintrall Police Services Support & Training 10/20/22 $16,500.00
4 2022 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation Utility Improvement and pavement overlay 12/09/21 $2,919.092.37
5 2023 Utility Improvement & Pavement Preservation Utility Improvement and pavement overlay 11/07/22 $190,239.71
6 WA Trucking Water Main Replacement WA Trucking Water Main Replacement 06/01/22 $125,931.09
7 2023-2026 On-Call Water & Sewer System
Engineering Support Engineering support for water & sewer systems 12/29/22 $40,000.00
8 Dowl Engineering Professional Services Agreement Airport on call engineering 01/31/23 TBD by project
9 Smokey Point Corridor Re-design of Smokey Point Blvd from 174th St to 200th St.08/06/20 $1,575,650.00
10 Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Control repair of sewer and storm manholes and pipes 10/18/22 &253,930.00
11 74th Ave Trail Trail design along 74th Ave from 204th to Arlington Valley Rd Trail.08/06/21 $104,282.19
12 169th St Connecting Segment New 2 lane roadway connecting the current dead end 169th to 43rd
Ave and to 40th Ave.04/25/22 $51,129.00
13 Ice Rink Electrical Add additional outdoor outlet to service ice rink 07/01/22 $3,142.38
14 WebCheck Access Agreement Information Access Agreement for Utility & Lien Information 12/15/22 $15.00/transaction
15 Olympic Hill Street Light Repair Reinstall the wiring between light poles & replace broken light with a
new fixture.12/14/22 $4,918.50
16 City of Arlington M&O Entrance Gate Install auto gate at M&O shop 11/07/22 $29,460.72
17 2022 Thermoplastic Program 2022 Thermoplastic installation 07/18/22 $123,189.95
18 Arlington Public Works Cameras Additions to Public Work's Admin Building 12/07/22 $2,151.02
19 Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker 2023 Embedded Social Worker Program 01/01/23 $188,748.31
20 2023 Western Fireworks Display 2023 Fireworks Show 11,000.00
21 Broadband Feasibility Study Assessment of Broadband Networks and Strategy Costs $68,847.00
22 SharePoint Modernization Modernize SharePoint to StoneShare's TownSquare solution $58,500.00
23 Arlington Traffic Calming Program Prepare a policy for the City's traffic calming program.$45,000.00
24 Division/Broadway Restoration Project Restoration of Division and Broadway $69,779.54
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City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill WS #3 Attachment February 27, 2023 Community and Economic Development Quarterly Report
First Quarter Report
Community and Economic Development; Marc Hayes, Director 360-403-3457 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION:
To review current development projects and work being conducted by the department and address any questions that Council may have. ALTERNATIVES:
Community and Economic Development
Quarterly Status Report Reporting Period: Q4 2022
Staffing Report:
• The open position of Planner II has been filled with the onboarding of Robbie
Eckroth. We are still actively recruiting for the Development Services Manager
position. Our Development Services Inspector is currently on FMLA leave until
May 22, and one of our Permit Technicians will be going on FMLA in June.
Update on Current Contracts/Grants:
• CED continues to meet bi-weekly with Otak, the prime consultant for the 2024
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Work in progress.
• FCS Group continues to work on the deliverables for the HAPI Grant. Work in
progress.
• Otak has completed the final design of the Food Truck Court. Civil
engineering work is underway. Work in progress.
• WA Department of Commerce partial re-imbursement of funds expended in
the periodic update of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Cities with populations
of between 3,000 – 49,999 are eligible for $124,000.00, split between 2022
and 2023. Application has been submitted. In progress.
• Interviews were conducted and the consultant (Rock Project Management
Services) has been selected for the Smokey Point Community Park project.
Contract Award contingent upon acceptance of a negotiated price for the
project civil design, construction documents, project management and
construction of the park. In progress.
Challenges:
• Continuing to review/permit the backlog of projects, currently in the que.
• Upcoming Staffing challenges with both maternity and paternity (FMLA) leaves
occurring, leaving the department with only 7 employees.
Opportunities:
•
New Programs/General Information Meetings:
• CED met with architects who are designing a 33,500 S.F. manufacturing
building that will be utilized to manufacture food products(confections), to be
located at 19516 Arlington Valley Road.
• CED met with representatives from Williams Investments who desire to create
a Binding Site Plan for approximately 19 acres in the Cascade Industrial
Center for manufacturing/industrial buildings, to be accessed off 168th St. NE,
SW of Amazon.
• CED met with representatives from Sno-Isle Libraries who presented plans to
remodel the existing library building and add additional space with a new
structure.
• CED met with representatives from Williams Investments to discuss the
conceptual plans for a Mixed-Use project on the north side of 204th St., between
SR 9 and the BNSFRR . Conceptually, at this time, it consists of 66 townhome
units, on fee-simple lots, 387 multi-family units, 42,806 S.F. commercial space
on the 204thstreet frontage, clubhouse, pool and other amenities. This would
be across the street from the newly constructed Pilchuck Village Mixed-Use
project.
• CED met with purchaser of the York parcel (3209 180th St.) to discuss project
feasibility, the entitlement process, and utility requirements for development
of property.
• CED met with representatives from SnoPUD to discuss their proposed project
to relocate a portion of the existing solar array, construct a new battery
storage system, construct a new substation, and upgrades to the Employee
Training Center, on their existing site located at 17601 59th Ave. NE
Current Development Activity –
1. LGI Homes has restarted construction of townhomes at Gilman Walk after a
temporary shutdown, due to increases in interest rates.
2. Smartcap is under construction with Building B of the Airport Industrial
Park and will begin clearing for the first phase (building 3) of the Arlington
Air North project in the next few weeks.
3. Paisley Lofts is under construction at the corner of Olympic Ave. and Division
St.
Upcoming Planning Commission Items:
1. March 21st -2023 Preliminary Docket to Planning Commission and
Public Hearing.
Upcoming Council Items:
1. March 6th -Right of Way dedication for 77th Ave. (Eagle Family Dental)
2. April 10th – 2023 Preliminary Docket to City Council at Workshop
City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill WS #4 Attachment February 27, 2023 Public Works Quarterly Report, 2023-Q1
Public Works Quarterly Report, 2023-Q1
Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director 360-403-3505 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION:
Review of current personnel, regulatory, maintenance and project issues affecting Public Works’ Transportation, Utilities, Cemetery, Engineering, GIS and Administration departments for December 2022 through February 2023. To maximize time and efficiency, please read the attached report and bring questions to the workshop. ALTERNATIVES:
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
February 27, 2023
PW Quarterly Report Q1-2023 Page 1 of 7
Public Works is off and running and 2023 promises to be yet another extremely busy year. This summary
report will update you on projects and issues at the forefront of our workload. Further project detail is
provided for your review on subsequent pages.
2023 Utility Projects - Current Status Budget
Category Status
Gleneagle Reservoir Roof
inspection completed, staff is working with CST, Inc. for procurement and Water
In Progress
Washington Trucking Water Main - Project is
budget.
Water
In Progress
2022 Utility and Pavement Preservation
Contractor is performing last of water main pressure testin Water In Progress
Haller Well South
summer season due to Gleneagle Reservoir and water supply issues. Brown Water In Progress
Lift Station #11
staff started making plans for interim repair to eliminate future risk of failure. Sewer In Progress
EQ Basin & Sludge Pumps at WRF Sewer In Progress
67th Avenue Sewer Main
Water/Sewer Comp Plans –
2023 Transportation Projects - Current Status Budget
Category Status
TBD Passes!
overwhelmingly supported by citizens (68%). Great news for future projects. Transportation In Progress
Broadway/Division Rehabilitation
scheduled for 2024.
Transportation
In Progress
169th St Connector
211th Corridor Improvements
Transportation In Progress
ROW Acquisition –
Transportation In Progress
Transportation Comp Plan Transportation In Progress
Traffic Calming Program –
Smokey Pt Blvd Corridor Transportation In Progress
204th St & 74th Ave Signal
process of coordinating with developer on common work areas. Reid-Transportation Pending Start
Public Works
Utilities, Transportation, Cemetery, Engineering
& GIS Quarterly Update
February 27, 2023
PW Quarterly Report Q1-2023 Page 2 of 7
2023 Staffing Issues/Updates Status Budgeted
2023
City Engineer Advertising Yes
Wastewater Collections Specialist II Yes
Wastewater Collections Specialist I Re-Posting Yes
Utility Locator Position
water, sewer, storm, fiber optic, street lights, and signals Yes
2023 Active Grants - Current Status Budget
Category Status
FEMA / Prairie Creek: Storm Capital Funded
Broadway/Division National Highway Safety Grant: Transportation Funded
FEMA: Severe wind storm damage reimbursement - Claim in process Utilities/M&O Pending
FHWA 169th St Connector: Awarded, Pending contract paperwork Transportation Pending
TIB 211th : Contract signed, design starting 2023. Transportation Funded
PSRC Sm Pt Blvd Corridor:
74th Trail:
SR-530 & SPB Roundabout –
Transportation Seeking
SR-531 Widening Project – Submitted request to not defer construction until
2031 as presented in the Governor’s budget (see attached project white paper). Transportation Pending
Communications and Outreach
Public works has developed a very strong communications and outreach program. In addition to weekly
newsletter updates and project web pages, staff has completed direct mailers, surveys, and open house
meetings on multiple projects in order to get community input and feedback on current and planned projects.
Recent Outreach efforts:
•2023 Project Flyer completed and emailed/mailed with all outreach communication, a copy of the 2023
Project Flyer is attached to this quarterly report.
•Online survey completed for Smokey Point Blvd Corridor – received over 360 survey responses,
mobility/safety primary feedback
•Online Survey in process for 211th St Corridor Improvements - 46 responses were received with safety
being the primary issue needing to be addressed.
•Online Survey in process for Division/Broadway Corridor – survey is currently open with 49 responses so
far. Crosswalk safety/traffic congestion issues are the primary feedback
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Detail and Update on Current Contracts and Capital Projects
1. Pavement Condition Assessment [Study] – The City contract with IMS Infrastructure
Management Services to perform a condition survey of the City’s streets. IMS collected the
data, processed it and presented to the City for review. Comments were submitted to IMS and
we are waiting for the data to be updated. Final PCI Rating will be available in April 2023.
2. 169th St Connection [Design] – 30% Phase is complete and staff is negotiating Scope of Work
and Fees with SCJ (design firm) for the 30%-100% design effort. The grant received for this
project is a Congressionally sponsored Community Project Funding grant. Staff is working with
Congressman Larsen’s office to see when funding will be available; 2022 Community Project
Grant funding was available in June of 2022. 169th Street Connection project website.
3. Broadway & Division Rehabilitation Project [Design]: The project design engineer, LCD, Inc.,
is under contract and under way. A design summary memo will be available in early April.
Communication and outreach efforts have started; the project survey is open until Feb 28th.
Broadway & Division Rehabilitation project website.
4. 211th Place Rehabilitation[Design] – This project received $2.3 million in TIB funding, all
contracts have been executed and the project is in motion. Staff sent out a project mailer to
Tier I stakeholders appraising them of the project and of an on-line project survey. One week
later notice went out in Arlington’s weekly newsletter. A summary of the proposal is attached
to this quarterly report. Staff is preparing a Request for Qualifications for project design, it is
anticipated to have design started in late April.
5. 67th Sewer Main Improvements [Design] – Project design is underway; the 30% design
submittal is being reviewed internally. This project is on schedule to be advertised for
construction in fall 2023. 67th Ave Sewer Main Replacement website.
6. Smokey Point Blvd Corridor [Design] – Phase 2 outreach has been completed, a copy of the
Phase 2 Project Outreach summary is attached to this quarterly report. With the design being
at a 90% level, the consultant started on preparation of ROW plans, Stormwater Report, and
NEPA. The City is starting to move forward with ROW procurement activities for the 188th RAB.
Smokey Point Blvd Corridor website.
7. 2023 Utility and Pavement Preservation [Design] – The City is under contract with Parametrix
and design of the 2023 UPP is moving forward. 2023 UPP project website
8. SR-530 and Smokey Point Blvd Roundabout [Design] – Staff is working on ROW exchange
with the Stillaguamish Tribe; this is being coordinated through the Bureau of Indian affairs.
Since this is Trust land and have to go through the BIA, a NEPA is required. SCJ meeting with
the BIA in Portland to see if the project needs a full NEPA of a NEPA Categorical Exclusion. A
SOW and Fee will be prepared accordingly. SR-530 Roundabout project website.
9. 74th Ave Trail Completion [Design] – Design is at 90% completion; ROW plans have been
submitted to WSDOT for review and request for quotes for appraisals have been requested.
Project is on schedule for 2024 construction. 74th Ave Trail project website.
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10. 204th St and 74th Ave Intersection [Design] – This project is moving into construction for 2023.
Though the design is at 100% completion; it is two years old and needs to be updated to current
standards. The City will be contracting with Reid-Middleton to update the construction package.
The intersection north side property owners have agreed to dedicate property needed for the
construction of the north leg of the project, minor architectural design changes are being
incorporated into the construction drawings. 204th St & 74th Ave Intersection website.
11. 74th Ave Trail Completion [Design] – Design is at 90% completion; ROW plans have been
submitted to WSDOT for review and request for quotes for appraisals have been requested.
Project is on schedule for 2024 construction. 74th Ave Trail project website.
12. SR-531 Widening Project [Design] – WSDOT has indicated that there will be an eight-month
delay in this project due to WSDOT staffing, they cannot hire enough people to complete the
funded work. The proposed Governor’s budget has the SR-531 Widening construction delayed
until 2031 – 8 years from now. PW staff has been working with City Hall on requests to
legislators to reject the Govornor’s budget and keep the SR-531 Widening project on schedule
as included in the 2015 Connecting Washington program. SR-531 Widening project website
13. SR-530 and 59th Ave and 211th Place Roundabouts [Design] – This project has been advertised
for construction by WSDOT, bids are due Feb 23rd. Construction will be fully managed by
WSDOT and is set for completion in 2023, the City will be observers as the 211th RAB will tie
into our 211th project. SR-530 and 59th Ave & 211th Place Roundabouts project website.
14. Gleneagle Reservoir Upgrades [Design] – DN Tanks completed their demolition of the existing
roof and assessment of the reservoir condition. Staff met the DN Tanks structural engineer
inside the reservoir, the engineer stated that the tank is in exceptionally good condition. The
report stated that the reservoir will accept a low-rise aluminium roof but additional foundation
supports will be needed to support stainless steel columns. Staff has been in contact with CST
for design, provision and construction of the roof. It will take approx. 22 weeks from ordering
to completion of the new roof. During the design and fabrication time DN Tanks will install
foundations and make minor repairs to the inside of the reservoir.
15. Haller Well South Expansion [Design] – Hokkaido Drilling, Inc was contracted to start drilling in
February. However, due to the Gleneagle Reservoir being off line, the risk of impacting our
only water source was too great so drilling was postponed until September 2023. The final
placement of the new potable water wells made construction of a single wellhouse build not
feasible. A change order was issued to Brown & Caldwell and the Haller South layout is being
redesigned, system design will be complete in Dec 2023. The anticipated yield from the new
wells is estimated to be 850 gallons per minute. . Haller Wellfield South project webpage.
16. Water Treatment Expansion Project [Design] – The 30% design package has been completed
and was submitted to the Department of Health, an approval was issued and we are ready to start
final design. BHC provided a Scope & Fee for final design package (30% to 100%), we are in
negotiations at this time. The old WTP asbestos has been abated and is being prepped for
demolition, we are coordinating with BHC to see what portion of the building needs to remain to
support the hillside. Staff is also working with PUD to underground overhead electric service to
utility plant. Water Treatment Plant Expansion project website.
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17. 520 Booster Pump Station [Design] – The 30% design package, consisting of the Project
Engineering Report and hydraulic modeling was submitted to and approved by the Department
of Health. We received an updated quotation from RH2 for final design of the 520 BPS. Review
of the Scope has been postponed as the City evaluates purchasing a skid-mounted BPS for
installation into an existing building at the 520 Reservoir site. of Health.
18. 2022 Utility and Pavement Preservation [Construction] – Pavement preservation work is
complete. The Cemetery Road water installation work is complete and the system is being
tested (pressure test, purity test, bacteria test), Cemetery Road water main final paving will be
completed in spring 2023. 2022 UPP project webpage.
19. SR-531/40th Ave Intersection [Construction] – Project is complete and operational and going
through close-out. SR-531/40th Ave Intersection project website.
20. EQ Basin and Digested Sludge Pump Project [Construction] – Project has achieved Significant
Completion and the contractor is working on completing punch-list items. It is anticipated
project will be complete in March 2023. Water Reclamation Facility Modifications project website.
21. Membrane Replacement & Optimization [Construction] – Membrane replacement is complete;
staff is working on system optimization. Water Reclamation Facility Modifications project website.
22. Water Rights – The Hammer water right Record of Examination is being prepared for submittal
to the Department of Ecology in March 2023. .
23. Haller Well North Expansion [Planning] – Negotiations with Haller North Wellfield property
owner for possible purchase of new well site property fell apart, we are re-evaluating our
options.
24. Lift Station #16 Flow Meter: The lift station 16 flow meter finally arrived and was installed; Lift
Station is now fully complete and will start going through project close-out.
Detail and Update on Operations and GIS Activities
1. PW Admin Building Reconfiguration: GIS Department has been moved to the east side of the
PW Admin building in order to have more space and a concentrated area just for GIS staff.
The engineering department will be reconfigured as soon as we are fully staffed. PW was able
to take advantage of obtaining FREE surplus office furniture from the Sno Pac-911 office and
we have been able to upgrade furniture in several offices.
2. Water and Sewer Inspections: Staff from both Water Distribution and Sewer Collections have
been extremely busy with inspections for new development.
3. Water Meter Replacements: Staff continues to replace broken meters now that supply chain
issues are starting to lighten up. There are several large meters at various
industrial/commercial locations that are at the end of their useful life and will need to be
replaced. This work will require coordination with the customers and water staff and will be
done in Spring/Summer of 2023.
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4. Safeway expansion: Water Distribution and Sewer Collections staff have been assisting the
contractors with any questions and special needs.
5. Pretreatment Program: The Pretreatment Program is fully operating, . Industrial user survey
is complete. There are over 40 new discharge agreements in process for tracking non-
domestic sewer discharge.
6. Stormwater Wetland Roundhouse Demo: Asbestos Abatement is complete; staff is readying
to advertise for the demolition of the Roundhouse. Demolition scheduled for spring 2023.
7. Biosolids Hauling Contract Bid: The City’s contract for Biosolids Hauling and Beneficial Use
expires at the end of February 2023. A bid for services has been has issued and is due
February 28th.
8. Cemetery: As follows:
- New street signs for the Cemetery have been ordered, these will replace the old wood
signs that are starting to fail. The new signs are black aluminium fluted poles with green
blades for the street names. Signs will be installed this summer.
- The Cemetery has an approved list of Volunteer Activities that can be performed at the
Cemetery. One local volunteer group has already been approved to perform various “clean
up” tasks at the Cemetery.
- Staff continues to work with Executive on staffing issues. We hope to have an FTE and
seasonal on board to handle burials and grounds maintenance.
9. Beaver Dam Arlington Valley Road: There are two beaver dams on Prairie Creek that cause
water to overflow Prairie Creek banks and flow across Arlington Valley Road. Staff have been
able to remove portions of the dams and allow water to settle, however we need to get rid of
the beavers and open up the creek to natural flow.
10. Drainage ditch reminders: Staff is working with various property owners regarding the
importance of keeping ditches cleared in front of their properties to allow for proper drainage.
11. GIS Activities:
Asset Management Steering Committee:
• Developing process to accurately track ‘Bill To’ hours
• Connecting new GIS databases to existing assets
• Add catch basin cleaning results to Elements map
• Improve tracking of equipment and associated costs
• Change staff fee schedule rates to actual rates
• Brian Lester to take Wren Pullig’s place on committee
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Enterprise Data Projects (main projects but not all):
• Staff moved out of the former corner office and into the former file room, now called
“GIS Lounge”
• Automatic uploads to Esri servers are working and are auto-populating our new Open
Data Portal (might be able to move up the timeline from early summer to spring!)
• Staff are providing steady flow of maps and graphics for outreach and planning for
the new year
• Record number of GIS data requests this month due to Comp Plan consultants and
planning for new year
• Staff are about 50% complete with large transition from file geodatabase format to
SQL format to manage edits and data distribution all via the web
• Continue to incorporate non-spatial data into GIS
• Dashboards continue to grow and get better with the pressure loggers currently being
updated on a biweekly basis
• Feb/March Goal – start transition to new Engineering database on SQL that will
support editing and asset management by Engineering staff (currently done in 2
separate databases)
• Spring goal – early soft launch of internal data library in Portal and full launch of Open
Data Portal to public later in the year
ArcGIS Online View Data (follow links)
Application Name Date Launched Views
Current Development Activity
City Utilities App 8/29/2019 2,885
40th Ave Public Outreach 2/8/2021 1,680
Arlington Neighborhoods 9/26/2022 452
Total Views 61,941
SR-531 (172nd St) Widening Project
(43rd Ave NE to 67th Ave NE)
BACKGROUND — State Route 531 (SR-531) between 43rd Ave and 67th Ave is a two lane rural highway passing through
one of the state’s fastest growing industrial centers, the Cascade Industrial Center. It is a critical east-west corridor in
north Snohomish County connecting I-5 and SR-9, it serves the rapidly growing communities of Arlington and
Marysville, and also serves the Arlington Municipal Airport. This two-lane state highway is extremely congested as it
conveys 26,000 vehicles per day, it also lacks curbs, sidewalks, bike lanes and street lighting. WSDOT first recognized
that this section of SR-531 was undersized in 1998 and started working with the Arlington community to plan for its
expansion. After years of community involvement, the 2015 Connecting Washington package obligated $39.4 million
dollars to the SR-531 Widening Project to expand SR-531 to a four-lane state highway, work started in July 2019 and it
is ready to go to bid in August 2023.
TODAY – A lot of new development and hard work has occurred with the state’s assurance that this critical widening
project was funded by the Connecting Washington package and that the project would stay on schedule:
The City invested thousands of dollars from 2017-2019 to obtain FAA approval for this widening project (SR-531
passes through Arlington Airport property).
Developers, such as Amazon, Smartcap, NorthPoint Investment, the Outpost, have purchased property abutting
this corridor and developed industrial centers with the state’s promise that a widened highway will be
constructed to transport freight and workers.
In 2022 SR-531, from I-5 and SR-9, was designated as a National Critical Urban Freight Corridor.
In 2022/2023 Amazon completed a $2.5 million investment in SR-531 Widening Project improvements to support
freight and worker movement for their new distribution facility.
REQUEST – The states promise of widening the SR-531 corridor between 43rd Ave and 67th Ave spurred millions of
dollars of investment in the Cascade Industrial Center, this is the investment of private capital into jobs and
Washington’s future. Support jobs and Washington’s future by keeping the SR-531 widening project funding on the
promised schedule.
Request: Maintain schedule approved in 2015 Connecting Washington Package.
2023 Public Works Projects
City of Arlington I 238 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223 I (360) 403-3521 I www.arlingtonwa.gov
Utility and Pavement Preservation Projects (UPP): The City of Arlington will be continuing to upgrade its waterlines and resurface roadways in Arlington during the summer of 2023. This project will include replacement of old waterlines followed by repaving of selected roadways, as well as updates to ADA pedestrian crossing ramps.
67th Avenue Sewer Main Replacement: The City will begin the design process on replacement of the sewer main along 67th Ave from 188th Street to 201St St. Design is to begin in 2023 with construction in 2024.
Division/Broadway Rehabilitation: The City will be repaving the existing asphalt on Division and Broadway from the roundabout at West Ave to SR 530/Burke Ave. The work will also include upgrading the current roundabouts on Division at West and Broadway by constructing raised truck aprons, improving channelization, and increasing pedestrian safety with upgraded curb ramps and enhanced crosswalks with flashing beacons at the Broadway/Gilman and Centennial Trail crossings. Design in 2023, with construction spring/summer 2024.
Gleneagle Reservoir Roof Replacement: The City of Arlington is currently replacing the Gleneagle Reservoir roof and performing other reservoir system improvements. The Glen Eagle Reservoir is a 2.0-million-gallon reservoir that was built in 1975, it had a flat trussed plywood roof that being replaced. Other improvements at the Gleneagle Reservoir includes the installation of a recirculation pump system, security updates, and pump station improvements. Construction began early 2023 with surveying and is scheduled to be complete in early summer of 2023.
2023 Public Works Projects
City of Arlington I 238 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223 I (360) 403-3521 I www.arlingtonwa.gov
74th Avenue Trail: Construction will begin on a multi-use trail from the end of the Arlington Valley Road Trail north to 204th Street NE. The project includes a 12-foot-wide multi-use trail, trail lighting, and replacement of ADA ramps. Construction is estimated to begin in 2024.
211th Place Corridor Improvements: The City will be improving the 211th Place corridor from SR 530 to 67th Ave NE. This project will include a 12-foot-wide multiuse trail along the southside of the street, street lighting, landscaping, ADA curb ramps, low-impact drainage, updates to the water and sewer mains, and repaving of the roadway. The project will also be implementing improvements to the 67th Ave and 211th Pl intersection for improved turning movements. Design in 2023, construction in 2024.
Smokey Point Corridor Design: The City is designing improvements to Smokey Point Boulevard from 174th Place NE to 200th Street NE. The improvements will support future growth and help to create a community corridor.
Water Treatment Plant Expansion: The City of Arlington will be expanding its water treatment capacity with the installation of additional filtration units. The additional filtration units will be in a new filtration building that will be constructed where the current old Water Treatment Plant. This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is estimated to begin summer 2023.
2023 Public Works Projects
City of Arlington I 238 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223 I (360) 403-3521 I www.arlingtonwa.gov
169th Street Connection: The City of Arlington will be completing a missing segment of 169th Street from 37th Avenue on the west end to 43rd Avenue on the east end. The project will include installing a two-lane roadway that includes low impact drainage, a 12-foot-wide multi-use path, street lighting, and landscaping. This road will connect to 40th Avenue and continue the development of a multimodal transportation grid-network in the Smokey Point area. Design is currently in process with construction in 2024.
180th St / Smokey Point Blvd Roundabout: The City will be improving the intersection at 180th and Smokey Point Blvd with the installation of a roundabout. The Project will include the installation of roundabout approaches, the roundabout, sidewalks, site drainage, utility connections, lighting, transit stops, local artwork and landscaping. The Project is currently in the design phase as part of the Smokey Point Corridor redesign. Estimated construction is in 2025/2026.
New Water Source: The City is preparing to expand its water supply. This work will continue through 2023 with the installation of new wells, upgrades to the existing well house and the installation of a new well house. Construction is estimated to begin summer 2023. 188th St / Smokey Point Blvd Roundabout: The City will be improving the intersection at 188th St and Smokey Point Blvd with the installation of a roundabout. The roundabout will improve vehicle safety and mobility through the intersection. Additional benefits include improved pedestrian crosswalks, street lighting, a multi-use trail, transit stops, landscaping and local artwork to enhance this neighborhood gateway. This project is currently in the design phase with the Smokey Point Corridor redesign. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024.
2023 Public Works Projects
City of Arlington I 238 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223 I (360) 403-3521 I www.arlingtonwa.gov
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station #11 Upgarde: The City will be making upgrades to its sanitary sewer lift station#11 to conintue to provide excellent service to the growing area. This upgrade will include a new building and wet well house with generator. Design will be in 2023 with construction in 2024. 168th St / 51st Ave Roundabout: A developer will be installing a roundabout at the intersection of 168th Street and 51st Avenue to improve mobility and safety for all users. This developer-funded project will include ADA compliant ramps, pedestrian crosswalks, and street lighting. Construction is estimated to begin summer 2023. SR 530 – 59th Ave & 211th St Roundabouts: The City of Arlington is working with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on two very important transportation safety improvements on SR 530; the installation of roundabouts at 59th Ave and at 211th Place. Construction of these two single lane roundabouts will increase safety and mobility on SR-530. These two intersections are currently non-controlled and have been the site of many accidents and traffic delays; the roundabouts will provide a safe travel route for all vehicles that use this roadway. Construction to begin spring/summer 2023.
Benefits of the 2023 Projects
• Upgraded utilities to improve services and support
new development
• Improved highways, arterials, and neighborhood
streets
• Safer routes for non-motorized users
• Addresses safety issues
• Adds alternate travel routes
Project Funding
Utilities
• City Utility Capital Fund
• City of Arlington multimodal funds
Roads
• Washington State Transportation Improvement
Board Grants
• Arlington Transportation Benefit District
• City Growth impact fees
• Federal Grant (FHWA)
• City Transportation Improvement Fund
Questions? Check out the City’s webpage featuring our current projects at www.arlingtonwa.gov/cityprojects. If you have questions or comments on a specific project, please contact the City Project Hotline at 360-403-3544 or cityprojects@arlingtonwa.gov.
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Summary of online open house results
Introduction
The City of Arlington is designing improvements to the Smokey Point Boulevard corridor from 174th
Place NE to 200th Street NE. A team of consultants is working with the City and the community to meet
the needs of future growth in the area.
To further improve the design of the project, we asked the public specific questions based on feedback
we received in the first phase of outreach in late 2021/early 2022. The top three themes we heard a
year ago were concerns about the lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, traffic, and pedestrians and
drivers feeling unsafe.
Project staff presented information to Arlington City Council in Fall 2022. Feedback at that meeting
centered around some of the specific design aspects and also an emphasis to engage with groups
representing the bicycle community.
Outreach during the most recent phase focused on specific design elements along the corridor, such as
street lighting, bicycles, pedestrians, and community character. On December 7, 2022, an online open
house and survey were launched where community members, business owners and other members of
the public could participate in providing feedback.
This document is a summary of the responses and feedback received throughout the duration of the
online open house.
Survey Responses and Count
The online survey that was launched in December 2022 contained a total of 16 questions; 11 of the
questions directly asked about the project itself, while the other five focused on gathering more
information from the individual filling out the survey. When the survey closed on January 23, 2023,
there was a final total of 369 survey submissions with a 92% completion rate.
Public Feedback on Survey Questions
Below is an overall summary of the topics (survey questions) that were asked, and comments provided.
Question 1: How often do you access the corridor?
There were 348 responses for this topic. Survey participants could only choose one option.
44.0% - Six to seven days a week (153 responses)
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29.6% - Zero two days a week (103 responses)
26.4% - Three to five days a week (92 responses)
Question 2: How do you usually travel through the corridor?
There were 347 responses for this topic. Survey participants could only choose one option.
97.1% - Personal vehicle (337 responses)
1.2% - Public transportation (4 responses)
0.9% - Bike, scooter, self-propelled vehicle (3 responses)
0.9% - Walk (3 responses)
Question 3: What are your reasons for visiting the corridor?
There was a total of 612 responses for this topic. This topic was presented in the form of multiple choice
where survey participants had the option to choose one or more options and write a response.
58.8% - Shop (204 responses)
36.6% - Work (127 responses)
31.1% - Leisure (109 responses)
29.7% - Other (103 responses) Most participants who wrote a response to this question
indicated that they live along the corridor, visit the corridor to get to school, the gym and
appointments.
19.9% - Transit (69 responses)
Question 4: What pedestrian accessibility accommodations would you like to see more of?
There were 917 responses regarding this topic. This topic was presented in the form of multiple choice
where survey participants had the option to choose one or more options and write a response.
74.0% - Sidewalks (239 responses)
55.7% - Crosswalks with flashing pedestrian crossing beacons (180 responses)
50.2% - Pedestrian lighting (162 responses)
31.0% - Curb ramps (100 responses)
29.4% - Accessible pedestrian signals: sounds, vibrations for crossing (95 responses)
15.5% - Tactile paving (a system of textured ground surface indicators) (50 responses)
14.2% - Other (46 responses) Most participants who wrote a response to this question indicated
that they did not have any recommendations for pedestrian accommodations. Participants who
shared a suggestion mentioned that they would like to see more bike and pedestrian
accommodations that improve safety. This included clear sidewalks and paths,
recommendations for separate bike/pedestrian facilities and crosswalk signage.
13.9% - Tactile warning surface signals (a distinctive surface pattern of truncated domes, cones
or bars, detectable by a long cane or underfoot) (45 responses)
Question 5: Rank what would make you feel safer when using the corridor as a pedestrian.
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There were 959 responses regarding this topic. This topic was presented in the form of multiple choice
where survey participants had to rank the safety improvement options.
1st - Flashing pedestrian crossing signs (220 responses)
2nd - Physical separation from vehicles and bicycles (189 responses)
3rd - Mid-block crossings (164 responses)
4th - Medians (152 responses)
5th - Roundabouts (151 responses)
6th - Other (83 responses)
Question 6: If you answered "Other" in question no. 5, please provide a suggestion on what would
make you feel safer when using the corridor.
There were 83 responses regarding this topic. Below is an overall summary of the themes that
participants mentioned:
Lighting improvements
Sidewalk improvements
Road maintenance
Pedestrian safety improvements
More security/law enforcement presence to increase public safety
Decrease houseless presence/resources for the homeless population
Bike lanes
Question 7: Thinking about the history and future character of the corridor, what elements should be
considered for “sense of place” and urban design inspiration?
There were 741 responses regarding this topic. This topic was presented in the form of multiple choice
where survey participants had the option to choose their top three choices or write-in an answer.
42.0% - Natural elements (134 responses)
41.1% - Agricultural history (Hild family ranch, poultry master breeding farms, Lark Haven Racing
Stables) (131 responses)
34.8% - Historic Highway 99 corridor (Rex’s Corner, Smokey Point Café) (111 responses)
32.0% - Environmental sustainability (102 responses)
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24.1% - Indigenous Peoples and Tribes (77 responses)
20.7% - Arts and culture (66 responses)
15.7% - Logging industry (50 responses)
12.2% - Other (39 responses) Most participants who provided a response to this question
indicated that none of the design elements listed should be considered. Other responses
emphasized keeping the existing small-town feel and addressing houselessness and crime in the
area.
9.7% - Technology and innovation (31 responses)
Question 8: What street furnishings and pedestrian amenities are most important to you?
There were 814 responses regarding this topic. This topic was presented in the form of multiple choice
where survey participants had the option to choose their top three choices or write-in an answer.
60.9% - Pedestrian lighting (199 responses)
52.9% - Litter receptacles (173 responses)
33.3% - Benches and seating (109 responses)
30.0% - Hanging flower baskets (98 responses)
17.4% - Transit shelters (57 responses)
16.2% - Public art (53 responses)
13.5% - Other (44 responses) Most participants who wrote a response to this question indicated
that they would like to feel a greater sense of safety and see more security/police presence in
the area. Participants also shared that separate bike lanes, well-marked crosswalks, dog waste
bags and trees for shade are important to them.
8.0% - Bicycle racks (26 responses)
7.0% - Special paving (23 responses)
5.2% - Banners (17 responses)
4.6% - Bollards (15 responses)
Question 9: The corridor will include four (4) roundabouts, which provide opportunities to create
community landmarks along the corridor. The center circle of each roundabout provides an expanded
area for enhanced landscape treatments. Traditional: this character would emphasize landscape
planting. Contemporary: This character would emphasize hardscape enhancements combined with
landscape planting. Arts & Culture: this character would integrate public art, emphasizing unique
community character with a strong sense of place. From the options above, rank each character
option for the design of the proposed roundabouts.
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There were 220 responses regarding this topic. This topic was presented in the form of a ranking activity
where survey participants ranked their preference of three landscape characters. Different ranking
combinations were given a score, with results below.
1st - Traditional (Score of 542)
2nd - Arts & Culture (Score of 414)
3rd - Contemporary (Score of 411)
Question 10: Do you have additional comments about the design of the proposed roundabouts?
There were 126 responses regarding this topic. Below is an overall summary of themes that were shared
by participants:
Concern about roundabouts and how they may increase traffic along the corridor
Concern about drivers safely using roundabouts
Concern about the maintenance and longevity of enhanced landscape treatments
Support for preserving the historical look and feel of the community
Opposition to the locations where the roundabouts will be built and lack of clarity about where
the roundabouts will be built
Interest and support in widening roads to better accommodate cars
Support for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure enhancements to improve safety
Support for design features and art that highlight Indigenous peoples and Tribes
Concern about roundabout design elements hindering drivers' line of sight
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Question 11: Any other comments about the proposed corridor design improvements you'd like to
share?
There were 135 responses regarding this topic. Below is an overall summary of the themes that were
shared by participants:
Interest in adding and expanding vehicle lanes to accommodate traffic
Interest and concern about potential impacts to homes and the residents who live along the
corridor
Support for improvements that improve the flow of traffic
Support for preserving the historical look and feel of the area
Support for increased lighting along the corridor
Support for more security and public safety enhancements
Support for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure enhancements to improve safety
Concern about the safety of roundabouts
Concerns about the houseless presence in the area
Support for adding native vegetation and trees along the corridor
Topic: Involvement Feedback and Survey Demographics
The following questions were presented in the form of multiple choice where survey participants had
the option to choose one option or write a response.
Question 12: How did you learn about the Online Open House website and survey?
62.6% - Social media (179 responses)
10.5% - Newsletter (30 responses)
8.7% - Other (25 responses); Newspaper was a common response
7.7% - Email (22 responses)
7.0% - Mail (20 responses)
2.8% - Advertisement (8 responses)
0.7% - Public meetings (2 responses)
Question 13: What is your age?
32.9% - (35-49)
23.9% - (50-64)
16.6% - (65+)
11.2% - (30-34)
9.1% - (25-29)
3.9% - (Preferred not to answer)
2.1% - (18-24)
0.3% - Less than 18)
Question 14: What race/ethnicity do you identify with?
69.5% - White (not of Hispanic origin)
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18.1% - Prefer not to answer
6.9% - Not Specified
3.9% - Hispanic/Latino
3.3% - American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5% - Black or African American
0.6% - Asian, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
Question 15: What gender do you identify with?
56.0% - Female
28.6% - Male
15.4% - Prefer not to answer
Question 16: What is your annual household income?
0.6% - Less than $15,000
4.2% - $15,000 to $30,000
3.9% - $30,000 to $50,000
12.3% - $50,000 to $75,000
17.1% - $75,000 to $100,000
34.8% - More than $100,000
27.0% - Prefer not to answer
Online Open House Results
On the next page is a detailed infographic with more data from the online open house.
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Here’s what the data in the infographic means:
Users & Sessions
There were a total of 1,603 individuals who came to the site (users) and from those users, there
were 1,769 sessions recorded (number of times individuals interacted with the survey). The
average duration time for each session was 2 minutes and 28 seconds. The bounce rate (the
percentage of visitors who enter the site and then leave rather than continuing to view other
pages within the same site) was 18.09%.
Device Usage
The following data represents the percentage of users who filled out the survey through mobile phone
and computer.
Mobile Phone – 25%
Computer – 75%
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Appendix A
Summary of outreach tools used to advertise the online open house
Postcard mailed in December 2022 to approximately 1,800 addresses
Advertisement in weekly Friday Arlington e-newsletter throughout duration of online open
house
Weekly social media posts to Facebook
Write-up in The Herald on December 13, announcing online open house and in-person open
houses
In-person open houses on December 15, 2022 at Smokey Point Community Church and
December 16, 2022 at Stilly Senior Center
Emails sent to approximately 40 stakeholders, including local community and bicycle
organizations, asking for feedback and interest in a project briefing.
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Appendix B
Raw data from survey info included as separate attachment.
Jan-23
Local Government Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Council Workshops 1/9/23
Council Meetings 1/17/23
5th Monday Meetings
Joint Meetings with City
Boards/Commissions 1/23/23
Special Purpose (WWU & WSU
studies,etc)
Liaison Meeting
Meet with Barb & Paul 1/6/23
LEOFF 1 Board Meeting
Airport Commission 1/10/23
PD Inspection w/Paul &
Jonathan 1/23/23
Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Association of Washington
Cities 1/13/23 1/27/23
Community Transit
Economic Alliance Snohomish
County 1/3/23 1/5/23 1/17/23
Mayor's Association
Puget Sound Regional Council
Snohomish County Cities 1/19/23
Snohomish County Committee
for Improved Transportation
Snohomish County Tomorrow
Meetings with Snohomish
County personnel and/or
Governor, State departments
SnoTrac Partners Meetting
National Government
Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
National League of Cities
Meetings in Washington, D.C.,
which address issues with
Congress, Executive, and
Federal departments and
Business Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Non-Profit Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Monthly Elected Official Strategic Report Due on 5th of month
Name: Don Vanney Date: January 30, 2023
Community & Volunteer
Meetings/Events Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Stronger Together
Rotary
Ribbon Cuttings 1/3/23
North County Fire Commission
Meeting 1/25/23
1/3 -Economic Alliance Coffee Chat, Community Engaged learning and Research opportunities
1/3 -Ribbon Cutting, Save the Day Floral
1/5 -EASC 2023 Legislative Kick-Off
1/13 -AWC City Action Call
1/17 -Economic Alliance Coffee Chat, Increasing Access to Child
1/19 -SCC Dinner & Elections
1/23 -Walk -thru Inspection of Police Dept. with Paul & Jonathan
1/27 -AWC City Action Call
January 2023
Local Government Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Council Workshops 1/9/23
Council Meetings 1/17/23 1/23/23
5th Monday Meetings
APD awards banquet 1/26/23
CED & Council joint meeting 1/23/23
Liaison Meeting 1/6/23
CED focus group 1/3/23 1/17/23 1/24/23 1/31/23
Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Association of Washington
Cities
Community Transit
Economic Alliance Snohomish
County 1/5/23
Mayor's Association
Puget Sound Regional Council
Snohomish County Cities 1/19/23
Snohomish County Committee
for Improved Transportation
Snohomish County Tomorrow
Board of Health
Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
National League of Cities
Meetings in Washington, D.C.,
which address issues with
Congress, Executive, and
Federal departments and
Business Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Non-Profit Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Community & Volunteer
Meetings/Events Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Ribbon cutting for Save the Day
Floral 1/3/23
Conferences & Training Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Monthly Elected Official Strategic Report Due on 5th of month
Name: Heather Logan Date: 01/03/2023
.
January 2023
Local Government Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Council Workshops 1/9/23 1/23/23
Council Meetings 1/17/23
5th Monday MeetingsJoint Meetings with City
Boards/Commissions 1/23/23
Special Purpose (WWU & WSU
studies,etc)
Liaison Meeting
Special Events
Community Transit 1/5/23 Board Executive Finance 1/19/23 Board
Economic Alliance Snohomish
County personnel and/or
Governor, State departments
SnoTac
National Government
Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
National League of Cities
Meetings in Washington, D.C.,
which address issues with
Congress, Executive, and
Federal departments and
Business Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Non-Profit Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Community & Volunteer
Meetings/Events Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Stronger Together
Rotary
National Night Out
Chamber Meeting
Due on 5th of month
Jan Schuette
JANUARY 2023
Local Government Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Council Workshops 1/9/23 1/23/23
Council Meetings 1/17/23
Planning Comm & City Council 1/23/23
Joint Meetings with City
Boards/Commissions
Strategic Planning 1/6/23
Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Association of Washington
Cities 1/13/23 1/27/23
Economic Alliance Snohomish
County
Snohomish County COA Mtg 1/4/23 1/25/23
Legislative Advocate's Webinar
County personnel and/or
Meetings zoom with Olympia
which address issues with
Legislature, ADVOCACY WEEK
National Government
Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
NOAH Board Meeting 1/18/23
Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Police Department Awards
Ceremony 1/26/23
Conferences & Training Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Monthly Elected Official Strategic Report
Name: Michele Blythe Date: January 30, 2023
AWC Legislative Action Updates
Advocacy Week -presentations for Council on Aging, Senior Centers, Case Managers, Dementia needs
MONTH Jan 2023
Local Government Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Council Workshops 1/9/23 1/23/23
Council Meetings 1/17/23
5th Monday Meetings
Joint Meetings with City
Boards/Commissions
Special Purpose (WWU & WSU
studies,etc)
NCRFA Mtg 1/11/23 1/25/23
AAC General Mtg
AAC Board Mtg 1/3/23
Liaison Meeting 1/20/23
Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Association of Washington
Cities
Community Transit
Economic Alliance Snohomish
County
Mayor's Association
Puget Sound Regional Council
Snohomish County Cities
Snohomish County Committee
for Improved Transportation
Snohomish County Tomorrow
Meetings with Snohomish
County personnel and/or
Governor, State departments
National Government
Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
National League of Cities
Meetings in Washington, D.C.,
which address issues with
Congress, Executive, and
Federal departments and
Business Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Non-Profit Meetings Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Monthly Elected Official Strategic Report Due on 5th of month
Name: Marilyn Oertle Date: 02-15-2023
Community & Volunteer
Meetings/Events Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date
Stronger Together
Rotary