Minutes oft the Arlington City Council Meeting Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, May 19, 2025 Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach, Debora Nelson, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, and Jan Schuette. Council Members Absent: none. Staff Present: Paul Ellis, Sarah Lopez, Jim Kelly, Jonathan Ventura, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Chelsea Brewer, and Julie Petersen. Also Known to be Present: Drew Bono, Nathan Senff, Tim Abrahamson, Randy Nobach, Ellis Nobach, Preslee Nobach, Kaleb Adams, Jeff Pugh, Rhonda Euper, Jay Lindberg, Kevin Duncan, Rachelle Francis, and others. Mayor Don Vanney 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 Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Rob Toyer read the National Public Works Week proclamation. Councilmember Heather Logan read the Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENT Kevin Duncan, Arlington, provided comments and provided a handout for Councilmembers to review. CONSENT. AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Leisha Nobach seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the May 5 and May 12, 2025 Council meetings 2. Accounts Payable: approval of EFT Payments April 8 through April 20th for $128,007.27; approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113270 through #113365 dated April 22 through May 5 for $1,479,655.08; approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30438 through #30445 dated April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 in the amount of$1,721,066.63. Page 1 of3 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 19,2025 PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Appointment of Maxine Jenft to Cemetery Board Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council consent to the appointment of Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board. An interview committee consisting of three city staff and one council member conducted an interview with the applicants on April 22, 2025. The interview committee is recommending reappointing Maxine Jenft. Councilmember Heather Logan moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to consent to the appointment of Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board. The motion passed unanimously. Change Order #3 for 211th Place Improvement Project Public Works Director Jim Kelly requested Council approve the funding for the change orders for the 211th Place Corridor Improvement project. Unplanned conditions have been encountered and solved mutually with the contractor to keep the project progressing. Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve Contract Change Order No. 3 for the 211th Place Improvement Project and authorized the mayor to sign it. The motion passed unanimously. Funding for Jensen Park Improvement Projects City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the funding improvements to Jensen Park that are included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The total is approximately $560,000 for the restroom and the cost for the expanded parking lot with project management. The County has budgeted $100,000 and City staff is requesting $460,000 oft the City's Real Estate Excise Tax (REET 1) fund for this project. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to move to approve REET 1 funding for the Jensen Park improvement projects. The motion passed unanimously. Funding for Pickleball Courts at Haller Middle School City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve funding for the pickleball courts at Haller Middle School. The estimated cost to construct five pickleball courts at Haller Middle School is $400,000. This project was not included in the City's 2025 capital budget. Staff is requesting $200,000 from the construction sales tax fund, with Snohomish County's grant of $200,000 to fund this project. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering Council questions. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the funding for the Pickleball Court project along with the City placing a City park sign on the fencing oft the pickleball court to establish the ownership of that court or the hours of that court that is open to the public. The motion passed unanimously. Page 2 of3 Minutes ofthe City of Arlington City Council Meeting May 19. 2025 COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Debora Nelson asked Paul to research Kevin Duncan's public comment and report back to Council. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis stated he will email the grants report to the Councilmembers tomorrow. MAYOR'S REPORT None. EXECUTIVE! SESSION None. ADIOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. Don-E. Vanney, Mayor Page 3 of3