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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 27, 2023
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, Michele Blythe, and
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Don Vanney via Zoom.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Amy Rusko, Kristin Garcia, Jim Kelly, Jonathan
Ventura, Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Sid Logan.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Petition for Annexation
Community and Economic Development Manager Amy Rusko reviewed the area for
proposed annexation. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions.
Right of Way Dedication for 204th/74th Intersection
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the details for the right of way dedication for
2041h and 741h intersection. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council
questions.
February 2023 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia provided the February 2023 financial report.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis stated that March 31 retreat binders were distributed to
Councilmembers tonight.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop March 27, 2023
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert provided an update on her legislative trip to Washington D.C. She stated that
she and Paul Ellis had positive feedback from the federal legislators. She thanked Public
Works Director Jim Kelly and Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez for their quick
and thorough turnaround on the grant submittals.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Don Vanney shared he attended the National League of Cities Conference in
Washington D.C. and received positive feedback from the federal legislators and their aides
that met with him.
Councilmember Jan Schuette shared she along with a few other Councilmembers attended
the ribbon cutting for the new Everett Clinic opening today.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put the Right of Way Dedication for 204th /74th
Intersection on the Consent Agenda for the April 3, 2023 Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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