HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 09-09-24Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Council Chambers
110 East 3rd Street
Monday, September 9, 2024
Councilmembers Present: Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach,
Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: Heather Logan, excused.
Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Monroe Whitman, Jim Kelly, Sheri Amundson,
Mike Gilbert, Monty Wallace, Mike Adrian, Mark Pennington, Abigail Black, Mark Wilde,
Dustin Bartlett, Luke Adkins, Mike McQuoid, Chandler Dean, Chelsea Brewer, City Attorney
Steve Peiffle, and Julie Petersen.
Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Drew Bono, Dave
Kraski, John Cermak, Jay Lindberg, Tim Abrahamson, Monte Wallace's family, John Knisley
and his girlfriend.
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.
OATHS OF OFFICE
Commander Mike Gilbert and City Attorney Steve Peiffle administered the oaths of office to
Officers Mike Adrian and Monte Wallace.
WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION_ WAS TAKEN
Airport Property Appraisal
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman reported that this item details the appraisal
process required by the FAA for federally obligated airports. Staff is requesting City Council
approve the new lease rates for the next five-year period. The appraisal was completed in
April by Fred C. Strickland and Associates, LLC. Mr. Whitman explained that Airports who
receive Airport Improvement Program grant monies are required to charge Fair Market
Value for the properties they control. The FAA requires these property appraisals to be
conducted at a minimum of every five years. Discussion followed with Mr. Whitman
answering Council questions.
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Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop Monday, September 9 2024
Perimeter Fencing Improvement Project Change Order and Amendment
Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman reviewed the details of the existing three -
wire perimeter fence and explained it does not provide a secure airport perimeter and will
be replaced with standard 8-foot chain -link fence with 3-strand barbed wire. The
proposed fencing improvements will also reduce potential wildlife hazards on airport
property per FAA -approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. The perimeter fence is
critical for compliance with 14 CFR 139.335 Public Protection and 139.337 Wildlife
Hazard Management.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with
DOWL in the amount of $62,634.00 for design services at their April 1, 2024 meeting. The
City Council authorized the Mayor to sign a contract with Dallum Build Company in the
amount of $345,803.34 at their July 1, 2024 meeting. The City Council authorized the
Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with DOWL in the amount of $99,560.00
for construction administration services at their July 1, 2024 meeting. Discussion followed
with Mr. Whitman answering Council questions.
Sole Source Resolution for Rotork Blowers
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the City of Arlington's Wastewater system and
Potable Water system which was designed and constructed with many Rotork Controls
products. Rotork Controls products can only be purchased from an authorized Rotork
representative. Beaver Equipment is the only vendor in the Pacific Northwest and
Washington state; as such, staff is requesting a three-year sole source resolution allowing
the City to contract with Beaver Equipment LLC for purchase of Rotork Controls
equipment, products, system startup services, commissioning services, and training
services that may be required.
Snohomish County Utility Franchise Agreement
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed staff that Council approve ordinance #24-046
passed by Snohomish County granting a nonexclusive franchise authorizing limited use of
the public road rights -of -way in portions of Snohomish County, to the City of Arlington.
SCJ Contract Amendment #3 for the 211th Place Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly reviewed the grant from the Transportation Improvement
Board for the design and construction improvements to 211th Place from SR530 to 67th
Ave to Arlington's current "Complete Streets" standards. The City contracted with SCJ
Alliance for the project design work. Amendment #3 amends the scope of work for
additional final design changes that include utility adjustments, retaining wall changes,
ROW issues, additional design and geotechnical coordination for a stormwater pond, and
establishment of reserve funds to address questions during construction. Discussion
followed with Mr. Kelly answering Council questions.
Condemnation Proceedings for the 211th Place Improvement Project
Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested that this item be postponed because there are
conversations with a possible resolution.
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Police Quarterly Report
Commander Mike Gilbert provided the Quarterly 2024 Police Report. Discussion followed
with Commander Gilbert answering Council questions.
North County Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA)Quarterly Report
NCRFA Deputy Chief of Operations Dave Kraski provided the Quarterly 2023 fire report.
Discussion followed with Deputy Chief Kraski answering Council questions.
ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Don Vanney thanked those who helped with the graffiti cleanup.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Debora Nelson asked to add the Stilly Valley Genealogy Society facility
costs as an item for the fall council retreat. Paul said he would create a memo with some
historical details of the Stilly Valley Genealogy Society for the councilmembers.
Councilmember Jan Schutte thanked Mayor Don Vanney for attending the Transportation
meeting in Lynnwood.
Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam announced that the Hispanic Heritage Month
celebration will be on September 28 at 10 a.m. at Legion Park.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jay Lindberg, Arlington, provided comments.
John Kinsley, Arlington, provided comments.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmembers discussed and agreed to place the following agenda items on the consent
agenda for the September 16, 2024 Council meeting:
3. Sole Source Resolution for Rotork Blowers
4. Snohomish County Utility Franchise Agreement
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:51
p.m.
DQ Vanney,
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