HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 05-22-23Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, May 22, 2023
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette,
Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam.
Council Members Absent: Marilyn Oertle.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Marty Wray, Marc Hayes, Kris
Wallace, Jim Kelly, Sarah Lopez, Dave Varga, Tony Orr, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and Julie
Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Sid Logan, Holly -Sloan Buchanan, Steve Maisch,
and Neil Knutson.
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
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Tolbert awarded the Mayor's Volunteer Award to Tina Willett, who accepted the
award for her weekly assistance in beautifying the grounds at Arlington Cemetery. Her non-
profit organization Token of Grace aids families and can be found at Token of Grace.
WORKSHOP ITEMS -- NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
April 2023 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the April 2023 financial report. Discussion
followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
Community Economic Development 2023 2nd Quarter Report
Community Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the Community and
Economic Development quarterly report. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering
Council questions.
Low Bid Award for 2023 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation
(UPP) Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly provided a progress update.
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Request for Full -Time Employee at Arlington Municipal Cemetery
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the current staffing and other staffing proposals
that add cost savings by adding a full-time employee at the Arlington Municipal Cemetery.
Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Utilities and Transportation 2023 2nd Quarter Report
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the Public Works quarterly report. Discussion
followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Mayor Tolbert recused herself as Council chair.
Resolution to Waive Fees for the Arlington Fly -In (SkyFest) Event
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette acted as Council chair and introduced the agenda item.
Airport Manager Marty Wray reviewed the resolution to waive the land use fees of $6,972.58
for the annual Fly -In (SkyFest). Discussion followed with Mr. Wray answering Council
questions.
Mayor Tolbert resumed her position as Council chair.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Tolbert shared that the Arlington Youth Council provided a presentation to the
students at Post Middle School on discouraging vaping.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan shared that she and other Councilmembers attended the
Building Bridges Conference with County councilmembers. She encouraged others to attend.
COUNCILME BER REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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