HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 03-25-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, March 25, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Kristin Garcia, Monroe Whitman, Lorene
Robinson, Jim Kelly, Kris Wallace, Tony Orr, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, and
Wendy Van Der Meersche.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, and Tim
Abrahamson.
Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe 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
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - No ACTION WAS TAKEN
Award of 180th Street Connector Design to SCJ Alliance
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed staffs request to award a design services contract
with SCJ Alliance for the 180th St. connector project. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly
answering Council questions.
Grant Agreement with FEMA for Prairie Creek Bridge Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed staffs request for approval of a modification to the
FEMA grant agreement.
Design Professional Services Agreement with Dowl Engineering for Perimeter Fencing
Improvements Project
Airport Operations Coordinator Lorene Robinson reviewed staffs request for approval of a
professional services agreement with Dowl Engineering (current contracted on -call
engineer for the City of Arlington Airport) for design services for the perimeter fencing
improvements project.
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Design Professional Services Agreement with Dowl Engineering for Taxiway Alpha
Improvements Project
Airport Operations Coordinator Lorene Robinson reviewed staffs request for approval of a
professional services agreement with Dowl Engineering (current contracted on -call
engineer for the City of Arlington Airport) for design services for the 2024 Taxiway Alpha
Mill and Overlay Project. Discussion followed with Ms. Robinson answering Council
questions.
Budget Amendment for Airport Administration Building Solar Project
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman reviewed staffs request for a 2024 budget
amendment for the Airport Admin Building Solar Project in the amount of $667,970.00. The
City Council approved a 2023 budget of $550,000 and a contract with Veregy, LLC to
administer this project. However, during contract negotiation and change of scope, the
project was delayed and has increased in cost. This project is being paid from the airport's
operating ending fund balance not used in 2023. Discussion followed with Mr. Whitman
answering Council questions.
Ordinance Amending Title 14 Rules and Regulations for the Airport
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman reviewed staffs request for ordinance
amendment for the Arlington Municipal Code Title 14 relating to the City's Airport
regulations.
February Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia presented the February 2024 financial report. Discussion
followed with Ms. Garcia answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Vanney thanked Councilmembers for their attendance and participation at the
Council retreat Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Jan Schuette reminded Councilmembers of the Orange Line rapid bus
service opening Saturday, March 30 in Lynnwood.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to put the following items on the consent agenda for
the April 1, 2024 Council meeting:
1. Award of 180th Street Connector Design to SCJ Alliance
3. Design Professional Services Agreement with Dowl Engineering for Perimeter Fencing
Improvements Project
4. Design Professional Services Agreement with Dowl Engineering for Taxiway Alpha
Improvements Project
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Don . Vanney, Mayor
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