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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, April 17, 2023
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan Schuette,
Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: Don Vanney.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko,
Jonathan Ventura, Tony Orr, Dave Varga, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Sid Logan and Kim Robertson.
Mayor Barb Tolbert 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 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.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Tolbert read the National Volunteer Week proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kim Robertson, 12411 246th St NE, Arlington, provided comments regarding the community.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the March 31, 2023 Council Retreat and April 3 and April 10, 2023
Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable:
Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks:
#107876 through #107991 dated April 4, 2023 through April 17, 2023 for a total of
$695,880.40; Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30262 through #30268
dated March 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023 in the amount of $1,259,201.09.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting April 17. 2023
PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution Adopting the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket
Planning Manager Amy Rusko presented the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket, with
the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Rusko requested Council approve the resolution
adopting the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Final Docket.
The public hearing was opened at 6:20 p.m.
With no members of the public wishing to speak, the public hearing portion was closed at
6:20 p.m., and Council questions were opened at 6:21 p.m. Councilmember Jan Schuette
provided comment. The public hearing was closed at 6:22 p.m.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the proposed resolution adopting the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Final
Docket and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance Adopting Emergency Moratorium in Island Crossing Subarea
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve
an ordinance adopting an emergency moratorium suspending any new development
applications within the identified Island Crossing Subarea. A revised ordinance and map
was distributed to Councilmembers. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council
questions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to adopt the ordinance establishing a moratorium which suspends issuance of
development permits within the Island -Crossing Subarea, declaring an emergency, and
scheduling a public hearing, and authorized the Mayor to sign the ordinance. The motion
passed unanimously with a roll call vote.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette provided an update regarding last week's PSRC policy board
meeting.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam spoke of new business Vampire Penguin, who
serves shaved ice and desserts. Councilmember Gallardo-Van Ornam also reminded
Councilmembers of the upcoming Youth Dynamics auction dinner.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert provided an update regarding the final week of state legislature.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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