HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 11-06-23Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, November 6, 2023
Councilmembers Present: Don Vanney, Heather Logan, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette,
Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Marilyn Oertle who joined with Zoom.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Mandy Kruger, Kristin Garcia, Marc Hayes, Jim
Kelly, Kris Wallace, Peter Barrett, Mike Gilbert, Abigail Black, Rory Bolter, Dustin Bartlett,
Nicholas Denton, Andrea Hill, Mike Phillips, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Tony Orr, and Wendy
Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Julie Good, Nathan Senff, Rich Senff, Jennifer
Benton, Lindsay Dunn, and Kevin Duncan.
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 GUESTSAND PRESENTATIONS
None.
SWEARING IN
Lieutenant Mike Gilbert briefly spoke and called on Lieutenant Peter Barrett, who
introduced Officer Abigail Black, who was sworn in by City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Officer
Black's husband pinned her badge.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lindsay Dunn, 735 E Highland Drive, provided comments about the 2024 regular property
tax levy.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Marilyn Oertle seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried:
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting November 6 2023
1. Minutes of the October 16 and October 23, 2023 Council meetings
2. Accounts Payable: Approval of Petty Cash Check #2028; EFT Payments and Claims
Checks: #109175 through #109299 dated October 3, 2023 through October 16, 2023
for a total of $891,626.61
3. Amendment to Contract with Airside Solutions
4. Contract with Process Solutions
5. Contract Amendment No. 1 with SCJ for the 211th Place Design
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
Mayor Tolbert recused herself as Chair from the following agenda item, and Mayor Pro Tem
Jan Schuette followed as Chair.
NEW BUSINESS
2024 Lodging Tax Distribution
Finance Director Kristin Garcia requested Council approve the 2024 lodging tax funding
distribution. There were 14 grant applications received LuLaling $135,050. One new event
was submitted from the City, a Hispanic Heritage Event. Three applications were not fully
funded, two applications were short of meeting the match requirement, and the third was
reduced because of incorrect math in their application.
Mayor Pro Tem Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the 2024 funding distribution, as recommended by the lodging tax
advisory committee. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Tolbert rejoined as Chair and continued with the meeting.
Appointments to Planning Commission
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council confirm
the appointments of Jennifer Benton and Nathan Senff to the Planning Commission. Mr.
Hayes introduced them to the Council.
Councilmember Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion move to confirm the appointments of Jennifer Benton and Nathan Senff to the
Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
Dedication of Real Property for Public Right of Way for 63rd Ave. NE and 188th St. NE
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed dedication of real
property for public right of way purposes, for future widening and improvements of 63rd
Ave. NE and 188th St. NE. 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.
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Request to Transfer American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes requested Council approve
staffs request to transfer ARPA funds from the Food Truck Court project to the Smokey
Point Community Park project. Discussion followed with Mr. Hayes answering Council
questions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Don Vanney seconded the
motion to approve the transfer of $1,000,000.00 in ARPA funds from the proposed Food
Truck Court project to be applied to the Smokey Point Community Park project, for
construction. The motion passed unanimously.
Amendment No. 3 for Haller Wellfield Improvement Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the Brown and Caldwell
Contract Amendment No. 3 for the Haller Wellfield Improvement Project.
Public Works has been working for several years on securing and developing new water
sources to ensure water availability for Arlington's future. The Scope and Fee for Brown
and Caldwell provides 30-100% design documents for the Haller Well and Wellhouse siting
for the Haller Wellfield Improvement Project. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering
Council questions.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the
motion to approve a contract amendment with Brown and Caldwell in the amount of
$253,000.00 for 100% design documents for the Haller Wellfield Improvement Project and
authorized the Mayor to sign the amendment, subject to final review by the City Attorney.
The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Heather Logan stated that the Snohomish Health District signed its final
dissolution as an independent district. It served Snohomish County for 64 years before
joining Snohomish County.
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 6:21 p.m.
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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