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Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Special Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, July 31, 2023
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Jan
Schuette, Michele Blythe, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam via Zoom.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, James Trefry, Mike Gilbert, Jim Kelly, Marc
Hayes, Kristin Garcia, Kris Wallace, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney and Sid Logan.
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
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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 July 17 and July 24, 2023 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable
3. Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Solid Waste Services
4. Sole Source Resolution for Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Purchase and Repair
5. Resolution Adopting Revised Financial Policies
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Amendment #1 to the RH2 Contract for the 520 Booster Pump Station Install Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the RH2
Contract for the 520 Booster Pump Station Install Project. Discussion followed with Mr.
Kelly answering Council questions.
Councilmember Don Vanney moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to RH2 contract for a design of the 520 Booster Pump
Station and authorized the Mayor to sign the amendment. The motion passed unanimously.
Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way
Community and Economic Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve the dedication
of real property for right of way purposes related to new development for the Pilchuck
Village mixed -use project. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council
questions.
Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to accept the dedication of the described real property for public right-of-way
purposes. The motion passed unanimously.
Smokey Point Park Update
Community and Economic Director Marc Hayes presented updates to the Smokey Point Park
plans. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council questions.
Architectural and Engineering Services for the Police Impound Facility and Public
Works Storage
City Administrator Paul Ellis reviewed the progress of the compost facility project. The scope
of work is complete, and the engineering design phase is ready to begin with Carletti
Architects, P.S. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to approve the proposal for architectural and engineering services with Carletti
Architects, P.S. and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract, subject to final review by the
City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette reminded councilmembers that National Night Out in Smokey
Point is Wednesday, August 1. She added Sarah Arney's memorial is on August 13, 2023.
Councilmember Don Vanney stated that he provided handouts from the Public Safety Crime
Prevention Committee meetings that he recently attended.
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ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis announced that James Trefry, Administrative Services Director
will be taking another position with a different organization, and his last day will be August
18, 2023. Councilmembers and Mayor Tolbert shared their appreciation for all James' efforts.
The next meeting will be September 11, 2023 after the August break.
MAYOR'S REPORT
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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