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Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 1, 2023
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Jonathan Ventura, Peter Barrett, Mike Gilbert,
Rory Bolter, Nicholas Denton, Andrew Goedl, Alex Donchez, Justin Olson, Mike McQuoid,
Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Kristin Garcia, Kris Wallace, Debbie Strotz, City Attorney Steve Peiffle,
Tony Orr, Dave Varga, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Kristi Gilbert, Judge Jennifer Rancourt, Riley
Valdez, and mother of Riley Valdez.
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 CUES S AND PRESENTATIONS
Arlington Police Lieutenant Peter Barrett introduced two recent commissioned Officers
Nicholas Denton and Andrew Goedl who will be sworn in at the 911 artifact at Fire Station
46 at 6:45 pm on May 1, 2023.
PROCLAMATIONS
Councilmember Michele Blythe read the Older Americans Month Proclamation for the month
of May.
Councilmember Heather Logan read the Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation, to be
observed May 12, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eagle Scout Riley Valdez described his project of upgrading the flagpole stands in the
Arlington Cemetery to support the flags standing upright. He requested the Council consider
donating to support the cost of materials $1,876.00. He will work with the Community
Engagement Director Sarah Lopez for details.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
1. Minutes of the April 17 and April 24, 2023 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments, Petty Cash Check #2019, and Claims
Checks: #107992 through #108088 dated April 18, 2023 through May 1, 2023 for a
total of $1,364,973.96.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
Community Engagement Director Sarah Lopez requested Council consent to the
appointment Judy Castanares and reappointments of Steve Maisch and Rick Sloan to the
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Marilyn Oertle moved, and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to consent to the appointment of Judy Castanares and consent to the
reappointments of Rick Sloan and Steve Maisch to the Parks, Arts and Recreation
Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
Procurement Contracts Analyst Debbie Strotz read the Resolution Declaring Property as
Surplus and requested approval from Council.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson
seconded the motion to approve the resolution declaring property as surplus and authorized
the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Contract Award for the 2111h Place Design
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the SCJ Alliance design services
contract for the 211th Place Corridor Restoration Project. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly
answering Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the
motion to approve the selection of SCJ Alliance for design services for the 211th Place
Corridor Restoration Project and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion
passed unanimously.
Resolution Updating the 2023 Cemetery Fees
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the resolution adjusting the
Cemetery Board's proposed fee schedule to cover increased costs of materials and labor
since the last 2021 fee schedule adjustment.
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Councilmember Don Vanney moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the resolution adjusting the Cemetery Fee Schedule and authorized the
Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
Stormwater Capacity Grant Amendment for 2 02 1-2 02 3
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the amendment to the FY 2021-2023 Stormwater
Capacity Grant for an additional $25,000 to fund Stormwater NPDES Phase II activities.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to accept the Amendment to the Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant in the
amount of $25,000 and authorized the mayor to sign the grant agreement. The motion
passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Debora Nelson addressed Riley Valdez and stated that the Council has a
process for approving public requests.
Councilmember Don Vanney shared that he attended the first Snohomish County Law and
Justice Council meeting last week where they reviewed the duties of the members and the
purpose of the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette announced that she attended the Community Transit meeting
where they toured the first electric bus, and Arlington will have the first Swift Go Line with
an electric bus.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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