Arlington public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Arlington Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss the Lindsay Subarea Plan. The meeting will be held in person at City Council Chambers.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Discussion of the Lindsay Subarea Plan (informational only)
• Public comment period available via link or YouTube

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding budget modifications for 2025 and 2026 and the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. The body will also consider ordinances to update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and airport regulations.

• Ordinance amending the 2025 Budget and modifying the 2026 Budget
• Resolution adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026-2031
• Ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Ordinance amending Arlington Municipal Code Title 14 regarding airport regulations
• Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Commerce for the Encampment Resolution Program

The Arlington City Council approved an ordinance amending the 2025 budget and modifying the 2026 budget. It also adopted the six‑year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031 and several municipal code ordinances, including updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Chapters 20.90 and 20.93, and airport regulations. All motions passed unanimously except the Chapter 20.90 ordinance, which passed 5‑1.

• Approved ordinance amending the 2025 budget and modifying the 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2026‑2031 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90 (5‑1, Jan Schuette voted no)
• Adopted Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.93 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Arlington Municipal Code Title 14 for airport regulations (unanimous)

Youth Council

The Arlington Youth Council will approve the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss safety and schools, and elect a chair and vice chair. It will also consider several teen‑focused initiatives, including inviting DABA board members, addressing vandalism and litter, calling for teen bands for Music in the Park, and creating kindness cards.

• Approve October 9, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of safety and schools
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Invite DABA board member(s) to next meeting
• Call for teen bands for Music in the Park

Airport Commission

The Arlington Airport Commission will consider a lease amendment for Lot 77 with 2BRND LLC, a temporary land lease request from Inter‑State Aviation Inc., and proposed changes to Title 14. The meeting also includes an informational item about an Airport Holiday Open House scheduled for December 12. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Lease amendment for Lot 77 with 2BRND LLC
• Temporary land lease request from Inter‑State Aviation Inc.
• Proposed changes to Title 14
• Airport Holiday Open House on December 12 (informational)

City Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items including budget amendments, the adoption of new municipal code chapters, and agreements with other agencies. No final action is scheduled for these items.

• Ordinance amending the 2025 and 2026 budgets
• Ordinance adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.90
• Ordinance adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.93
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Lake Stevens
• Memorandum of Understanding for Staging Area Use

The Arlington City Council approved the agenda by a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken during the workshop. Council members agreed to place three items on the consent agenda for the December 15 meeting. No public comment or other decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Encampment Resolution Program MOU on consent agenda for Dec 15 (agreed)
• Placed Interlocal Agreement with Lake Stevens grant on consent agenda for Dec 15 (agreed)
• Placed Airport‑Military staging area MOU on consent agenda for Dec 15 (agreed)

City Council

The Arlington City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from November meetings, accounts payable, and an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for technology services. The council will hold a public hearing on a development agreement with MJS Investors Acquisition, LLC for the Lindsay Subarea Plan. New business items include a settlement agreement, a memorandum of understanding with the Stillaguamish Tribe, an application for a Snohomish County hotel‑motel grant, a request for a permit fee waiver, and acceptance of a Department of Ecology stormwater grant.

• Development Agreement with MJS Investors Acquisition, LLC for Lindsay Subarea Plan
• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Technology Services
• Settlement Agreement
• Memorandum of Understanding with Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
• Authorization to Apply for Snohomish County Hotel‑Motel Grant Round 2 for 2026

The council approved the development agreement with MJS Investors Acquisition, LLC and authorized the mayor to sign it. It also approved a $27,000 settlement with Jose Rodriguez, a memorandum of understanding with the Stillaguamish Tribe, and a $120,000 municipal stormwater grant. Additional actions included authorizing tourism grant applications, waiving a $175 permit fee for Hometown Holidays, and approving the consent agenda items.

• Approved development agreement with MJS Investors Acquisition, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 settlement with Jose Rodriguez (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Snohomish County Hotel‑Motel Grant applications (unanimous)
• Authorized waiver of $175 permit fee for Hometown Holidays (unanimous)
• Accepted $120,000 Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $2,764,688.84 EFT payments (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for technology services (unanimous)

Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC)

The Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission and Tree Board will review proposed park mitigation fees for new development. The body will also discuss 2026 public art proposals and receive maintenance and project updates.

• Proposed Park Mitigation Fees on New Development
• Public Art Proposals for 2026
• Parks Maintenance Update
• Project updates for Pump Track, Jensen Park restrooms, and Pickleball court

City Council

The Arlington City Council will consider a final action to authorize an application for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant or loan. The meeting will also include workshop items such as a memorandum of understanding with the Stillaguamish Tribe, an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for technology services, a development agreement for the Lindsay Subarea Plan, and a review of the six‑year transportation improvement plan. No final decisions are expected on the workshop items.

• Authorization to apply for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant/loan (final action)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians (discussion)
• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Technology Services (discussion)
• Development Agreement with MJS Investors Acquisition, LLC for Lindsay Subarea Plan (discussion)
• Six‑Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031 (discussion)

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and unanimously authorized staff to submit a $2,500,000 application to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan program for the water‑treatment‑plant expansion. Council members also agreed to place the interlocal technology‑services agreement with Snohomish County on the consent agenda for the December 1, 2025 meeting. No other items received formal action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Authorized staff to apply for $2.5M Drinking Water State Revolving Fund construction loan (unanimous)
• Agreed to put Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for Technology Services on consent agenda for Dec 1, 2025 meeting
• Motion to close the special meeting passed (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The Arlington Cemetery Advisory Board will review financial reports and discuss cemetery activities. The board will also schedule its next meeting for January 20, 2026.

• Review of revenue and expense reports
• Discussion of cemetery activities and sales
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Garden Glen project updates
• Grant update for Wayfinding Sign

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Parks and Recreation and an amendment to AMC Chapter 20.90. The body will also review meeting minutes and set the December schedule.

• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Appendix G – Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Public hearing: AMC Chapter 20.90 – Concurrency and Impact Fees Amendment

City Council

The Arlington City Council will consider several new business items, including confirming directors' appointments, approving Change Order No. 2 for the SR530 utility crossing, approving Change Order No. 4 for the 211th Street Corridor Project, and adopting an ordinance for a fire sprinkler code. The council will also vote on the consent agenda items covering minutes from the November 3 and 10 meetings and accounts payable.

• Confirmation and ratification of directors’ appointments
• Change Order No. 2 for SR530 Utility Crossing
• Change Order No. 4 for 211th Street Corridor Project
• Ordinance adopting Fire Sprinkler Code
• Approval of minutes (Nov 3 & Nov 10) and accounts payable

The council approved an amended ordinance adding Section 15.24.040, requiring fire sprinklers in all new one- and two‑family dwellings, passing 6‑1. It also unanimously ratified the appointments of three department directors. Two project change orders—SR530 utility crossing fiber installation and the 211th Place Corridor improvement—were approved unanimously, and the consent agenda was carried without opposition.

• Approved fire sprinkler ordinance (Section 15.24.040) 6-1
• Ratified appointment of Airport Director Marty Wray (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Community and Economic Development Director Amy Rusko (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Finance Director Shelby Burke (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for SR530 Utility Crossing Fiber Installation (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for 211th Place Corridor Project (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $829,233.17 accounts payable and $1,697,464.64 payroll payments (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Youth Council

The Youth Council will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and hold a discussion regarding safety and schools. The body will also review focus projects related to community kindness, vandalism, and teen relations.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Safety and Schools
• Business/Teen Relations project
• Vandalism and Litter Awareness project
• Music in the Park for Teens call for bands

Airport Commission

The Arlington Airport Commission meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment, but the meeting will not take place.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, though no final action will be taken. Discussions include infrastructure change orders and the adoption of a fire sprinkler code.

• Change Order No. 2 for SR530 Utility Crossing
• Change Order No. 4 for 211th Street Corridor Project
• Ordinance adopting Fire Sprinkler Code
• September Financial Report
• Police and North County Regional Fire Authority Quarterly Reports

The council approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. No action was taken on any of the workshop items, including the SR‑530 utility crossing change orders and the fire sprinkler ordinance. The council agreed to place items 1, 2 and 3 on the New Business agenda for the November 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous vote)
• Placed items 1, 2 and 3 on New Business for Nov 17, 2025 council meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss two items. These include an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding Parks and Recreation and an amendment to AMC Chapter 20.90 concerning concurrency and impact fees.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Appendix G – Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• AMC Chapter 20.90 – Concurrency and Impact Fees Amendment

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish the 2026 property tax levy. The body will also consider a lease amendment with Arlington United Church and a purchasing agreement with King County.

• Public hearing for Resolution Establishing the 2026 Property Tax Levy
• Contract with American Ramp Company for Jensen Pump Track
• First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Arlington United Church
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with King County
• Resolution Approving the 2026 Annual Docket

The City Council unanimously approved the resolution establishing the 2026 regular property tax levy and authorized the Mayor to sign it. The Council also unanimously approved a 20‑year amendment to the lease with Arlington United Church, a cooperative purchasing agreement with King County, and the 2026 annual docket resolution. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved 2026 property tax levy resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 20‑year amendment to Arlington United Church lease (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative purchasing agreement with King County (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 annual docket resolution (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including payments and contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney and Administrator to negotiate with Mr. Rodriguez (unanimous)
• Adopted new Finance Director Shelby Burke (announcement, not a vote)

Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC)

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission Tree Board meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision. No further action is required from residents.

City Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop where they will discuss several items but take no final action. Topics include a resolution to set the 2026 property tax levy, a resolution to approve the 2026 annual docket, a contract with American Ramp Company for the Jensen Pump Track, an amendment to the Rock Project Management Contract, and quarterly reports on utilities, transportation, and community economic development.

• Resolution Setting the 2026 Property Tax Levy (Attachment A)
• Resolution Approving the 2026 Annual Docket (Attachment B)
• Contract with American Ramp Company for Jensen Pump Track (Attachment C)
• Amendment #2 to the Rock Project Management Contract (Attachment D)
• Utilities and Transportation Quarterly Report (Attachment E)

The council approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. Later, members agreed to move items 3 and 4 to the consent agenda for the November 3 council meeting. No other actions were taken during the workshop.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to place items 3 and 4 on consent agenda for Nov 3 meeting

Planning Commission

The Arlington Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which includes minutes from September 16 and October 7, 2025. A public hearing will be held on the 2026 Preliminary Annual Docket. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the consent agenda (minutes from Sep 16 and Oct 7, 2025)
• Public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Annual Docket
• No new business items
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker

City Council

The Arlington City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items, including minutes and accounts payable, and will hold public hearings on police hiring incentives and a new municipal code chapter.

• Police Department Lateral Hiring Incentives Program
• Ordinance Adopting Island Crossing Subarea Plan
• Ordinance Adopting Municipal Code Chapter 20.119
• Change Order No. 1 for Division-Broadway Restoration Project
• Approval of October 3 Council retreat and October 6 and 13 meetings

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included EFT payments of $905,597.38 and employee handbook updates. It also unanimously adopted a limited‑term lateral police officer incentive program for 2025‑2026. The council approved the Island Crossing Subarea Plan ordinance and the related Chapter 20.119 zoning amendment, each passing 6‑1 with one dissenting vote. Finally, the council unanimously authorized Change Order No. 1 for the Division‑Broadway Restoration Project.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $905,597.38 EFT payments (unanimous)
• Approved Limited Term Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Island Crossing Subarea Plan ordinance (6-1, Jan Schuette no)
• Adopted Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.119 (6-1, Jan Schuette no)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Division‑Broadway Restoration Project (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Arlington Airport Commission meeting on October 14, 2025 will approve the September 9 minutes, allow brief public comment, and discuss new business items. The new business includes a fee resolution and multiple land lease actions for specific lots with DVA Holdings LLC, Newel Corporation, and JHG 1853 LLC. Informational items will recap the Airport Master Plan open house, recent hangar inspections, and announce a holiday open house. No decisions have been made yet; the items are slated for discussion and possible approval.

• Fee Resolution – Attachment A
• Temporary Land Lease, DVA Holdings LLC, Lot 78A – Attachment B
• Lease Assignments, Lot 30A and Lot 30B, Newel Corporation – Attachment C
• Lease Assignments, Lots 32A and Lot 32B, Newel Corporation – Attachment D
• Lease Amendment, JHG 1853 LLC, Lot 33 – Attachment E

City Council

The Arlington City Council meeting includes a workshop session where staff will present updates to the employee handbook. Council members will review two proposed ordinances: one adopting the Island Crossing Subarea Plan and Planned Action, and another adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.119. No final action is scheduled on these items during this meeting.

• Employee Handbook Policy Updates (Workshop Item)
• Ordinance adopting Island Crossing Subarea Plan and Planned Action (Workshop Item)
• Ordinance adopting Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.119 (Workshop Item)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. No action was taken on the employee handbook policy updates or the proposed Island Crossing Subarea Plan ordinances. Councilmembers agreed to place the employee handbook policy updates on the consent agenda for the October 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Agenda approved unanimously (unanimous vote)
• Employee Handbook Policy Updates scheduled for consent agenda on Oct 20 2025 (agreement)

Youth Council

The Arlington Youth Council will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will review required training videos on parliamentary procedure, the Open Public Meetings Act, and the Public Records Act. The council will elect officers and discuss goals and possible focus projects for the coming year.

• Approve September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elect officers for the Youth Council
• Discuss goals for the year
• Brainstorm ideas for a focus project
• Review required training resources (parliamentary procedure, OPMA, PRA)

Planning Commission

The Arlington Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026 Preliminary Annual Docket (Attachment A). No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only. The meeting will also include standard public comment, commissioner updates, and staff updates.

• Workshop discussion of the 2026 Preliminary Annual Docket (Attachment A)

City Council

The Arlington City Council will discuss a possible sale or lease of municipal property in an executive session. Public items include appointing youth council members, a waiver request for permit fees, final acceptance of Phase I at Smokey Point Community Park, and a resolution to declare a property surplus.

• Youth Council Appointments
• Waiver Request for Permit Fees
• Smokey Point Community Park Phase I Final Acceptance
• Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
• Potential sale or lease of real estate (executive session)

The council unanimously approved the reappointments and new appointments to the 2025‑2026 Youth Council. It also unanimously waived permit fees for a Hispanic Heritage event tent, a Jensen Park restroom, and a new public sign. The council gave final acceptance to the Smokey Point Community Park Phase I project, authorizing the mayor to sign the acceptance letter. A resolution declaring certain city property surplus was also approved unanimously.

• Approved reappointments of Elinor Richardson, Lyla Morzelewski, Holland Nobach and appointments of Natalie Terry, Xander Andersen, Gaven Pichardo, Diesel King to Youth Council (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of permit fees for event tent, Jensen Park restroom, and new public sign (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance of Smokey Point Park Phase I project ($2,431,667.30) and authorized mayor to sign Letter of Acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring certain city property surplus and authorized mayor to sign (unanimous)

City Council

The Arlington City Council will convene a budget retreat on October 3, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers (110 E Third Street). The agenda includes an overview, a review of the agenda, discussion of the budget, miscellaneous items, and a wrap‑up before adjournment.

• Overview
• Review agenda
• Budget discussion
• Miscellaneous items
• Wrap up and adjourn

The City Council met for a budget retreat, reviewed the 2025 budget amendments and strategic priorities, and discussed the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee selection. No votes or formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC)

The Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission and Tree Board will meet on September 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes, a ballfield rate proposal, and updates on park maintenance and projects such as pickleball courts, Jensen Park and a pump track. The commission will review public‑art activities, including a $25,000 budget for 2025, and will discuss the Music in the Park program and Eagle Scout projects.

• Ballfield rate proposal – presented by Josh Grindy
• Parks maintenance update – presented by Josh Grindy
• Park project updates: pickleball courts, Jensen Park, pump track
• Public art update with a $25,000 budget for 2025
• Music in the Park review

City Council

The Arlington City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss several quarterly reports and the final acceptance of Smokey Point Community Park Phase I. No final actions are scheduled for any of the items. The meeting also includes a public comment period and routine administrative reports.

• Smokey Point Community Park Phase I Final Acceptance (Attachment A)
• July and August Financial Reports (Attachment B)
• Community Engagement Quarterly Report (Attachment C)
• Airport Quarterly Report (Attachment D)
• Maintenance and Operations Quarterly Report (Attachment E)

The Arlington City Council approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. No actions were taken on any workshop items; reports were reviewed and discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• No action taken on workshop items

Cemetery Board

The Arlington Cemetery Advisory Board will review revenue and expenses, discuss the upcoming Street Fair, and receive updates on grant projects including fence repairs and a veteran memorial.

• Review of Revenue & Expense Report
• Street Fair presence coordination
• Grant update: Fence repairs completed
• Grant update: Veteran Memorial extension granted
• Grant update: Wayfinding sign design discussion

Planning Commission

The commission will approve minutes from the September 2 and August 19, 2025 meetings. It will then hold a public hearing on the 2024 AMC Chapter 20.119 Zoning Code Amendment and consider the Island Crossing Subarea Development Standards (PLN#1184). No new business is scheduled.

• Approve minutes of September 2, 2025 Planning Commission Workshop
• Approve minutes of August 19, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting
• Public hearing on 2024 AMC Chapter 20.119 Zoning Code Amendment
• Review of PLN#1184 Island Crossing Subarea Development Standards
• No new business; public comment limited to three minutes

City Council

The Arlington City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, accounts payable, an airport equipment purchase, and a contract amendment for the Island Crossing Subarea Plan. New business includes an ordinance amendment to Chapter 20.110 of the municipal code and the award of a bid for the roundabout project at 188th Street and Smokey Point Boulevard. The council will vote on these items during the September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes of the August 4 and September 8, 2025 Council meetings
• Approve accounts payable
• Approve airport equipment purchase
• Contract amendment for Island Crossing Subarea Plan with Makers Architecture
• Bid award for 188th Street and Smokey Point Blvd roundabout project

The council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included multiple EFT payments and payroll checks. An ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 20.110 was adopted unanimously. The roundabout project at Smokey Point Blvd and 188th St was awarded to SRV Construction for $4,524,126.49. The council adopted the lodging tax distribution recommendation by a 4‑3 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including EFT payments #113916‑#114205 totaling $8,? and payroll checks #30458‑#30465 totaling $3,388,592.50 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.110 (unanimous)
• Awarded Smokey Point Blvd & 188th St roundabout project to SRV Construction for $4,524,126.49 (unanimous)
• Approved lodging tax distribution recommendation (4‑3)

Youth Council

The Arlington Youth Council meeting will introduce members, review parliamentary procedure, and require new members to complete Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act training. The council will discuss the upcoming City Council meeting on October 6 where the Youth Council will be appointed. They will also prepare bios and photos for the council’s webpage and plan an officer election at the next meeting.

• Parliamentary Procedure refresher video links provided
• OPMA and PRA training required; e‑learning links listed
• City Council meeting October 6 at 6:00 p.m. to appoint Youth Council
• Collect bios and photos for www.arlingtonwa.gov/youthcouncil webpage
• Next meeting will elect officers and set a focus project

Airport Commission

The Arlington Airport Commission will approve minutes from its August meetings, hear brief public comments, and consider a lease agreement for Lot 119 with SmartCap Arlington Air North Phase 1, LLC. It will also receive updates on Taxiway Alpha, the sale of the NW Custom Hangars building to DVA Holdings, the 180th Street roundabout project, and the upcoming SkyFest event.

• Lease agreement for Lot 119 with SmartCap Arlington Air North Phase 1, LLC
• Taxiway Alpha update
• NW Custom Hangars building sale to DVA Holdings
• Discussion of 180th St roundabout
• SkyFest event information

City Council

Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to eliminate Item No. 4 from the agenda, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. No other items were acted on; workshop topics were discussed but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

• Approved agenda amendment eliminating Item No. 4 (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss development standards for the Island Crossing Subarea Plan. This includes a proposed Zoning Code Amendment. Staff will also provide updates on the 2026 Docket process.

• Discussion of AMC Chapter 20.119 Island Crossing Subarea Plan Development Standards
• Proposed Zoning Code Amendment

Planning Commission

The Arlington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider code amendments to Chapter 20.93 (Critical Area Ordinance) and Chapter 20.110 (Mixed-Use Development Regulations). The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on AMC Chapter 20.93 Critical Area Ordinance Code Amendment
• Public hearing on AMC Chapter 20.110 Mixed-Use Development Regulations Code Amendment
• Approval of June 17, 2025, Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of August 5, 2025, Planning Commission workshop minutes

City Council

The Arlington City Council approved several contracts and grants, including a development agreement amendment, park improvements, a pickleball court, biosolids hauling, and a construction‑management amendment, all by unanimous vote. The Council also accepted a two‑year solid‑waste grant from the Department of Ecology. In a separate decision, the Council unanimously rejected all bids for the 188th Street roundabout project and will re‑advertise the contract.

• Approved first amendment to Baker‑Mor, LLC development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Jensen Park Improvement Project contract to Reece Construction for $196,177.11 (unanimous)
• Approved Pickleball Court construction contract with Reece Construction for $403,720.32 (unanimous, pending attorney review)
• Approved Biosolids hauling contract with Earthwork Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Rock Project Management for $79,000 construction‑management services (unanimous, pending attorney review)
• Accepted Department of Ecology solid‑waste grant of $20,217.71 with $5,054.43 match (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for the 188th Street roundabout project (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda, moving Item No. 3 to next week. An amendment to the Baker‑MOR, LLC development agreement for Lot D was presented, but no vote was taken. Council members discussed the June financial report and the 2026 lodging tax distribution, noting $185,000 available from $264,000 requested. No items were placed on the consent agenda for the August 4 meeting, and the council adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved agenda excluding Item 3 (unanimous vote)
• No items moved to consent agenda for August 4 meeting

City Council

The council unanimously approved a change order to repair and repaint all exterior windows at City Hall. It also unanimously authorized participation in two statewide opioid settlement cases. A motion to waive $6,874.78 in SkyFest airport fees was denied by a 3‑to‑2 vote. Additionally, the council unanimously adopted zoning code amendments to Municipal Code chapters 20.16, 20.44, 20.56, 20.68 and 20.72.

• Approved City Hall window trim and paint change order (unanimous)
• Approved participation in opioid settlement litigation (unanimous)
• Denied SkyFest fee waiver request ($6,874.78) (3-2)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.16 zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.44 zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.56 zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.68 zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.72 zoning code (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda. Several zoning code amendment proposals were presented and discussed, but no votes or approvals were recorded. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were made during the meeting.

City Council

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, reappointed two members to the Airport Commission, and approved an interlocal agreement for a school resource officer. It rejected the proposed 2026 lodging tax funding distribution by a 4‑3 vote, sending the matter back to the advisory committee.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $1,526,329.52 EFT payments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dary Finck to Airport Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kirk LeDoux to Airport Commission (unanimous)
• Rejected 2026 lodging tax funding distribution (4-3)
• Approved interlocal agreement for School Resource Officer (unanimous)

City Council

Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; all workshop items were informational.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved an updated Commute Trip Reduction Plan for 2025‑2029 and authorized the mayor to sign the ordinance and interlocal agreement. It also approved the York Park rezoning, the Legacy Anthropology contract amendment for the 211th Place project, and denied the privately‑requested Fir Lane rezoning. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Commute Trip Reduction Plan ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Legacy Anthropology contract for 211th Place oversight (unanimous)
• Approved York Park rezoning from residential to public/semi‑public (unanimous)
• Denied Fir Lane rezoning from low‑capacity to moderate‑capacity residential (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.32 zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.60 utilities code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to AMC Chapter 20.96 code sections (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. Councilmembers agreed to table the ordinance amending Title 15 of the Arlington Municipal Code. No action was taken on the listed workshop items, including the Commute Trip Reduction Plan and various zoning amendments. The council entered a brief executive session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous vote)
• Tabled ordinance amending Title 15 of the Arlington Municipal Code (agreement to table)
• No action taken on Commute Trip Reduction Plan ordinance
• No action taken on York Park Rezone ordinance
• No action taken on Fir Lane Rezone ordinance
• No action taken on AMC Chapter 20.32 amendment
• No action taken on AMC Chapter 20.60 amendment
• No action taken on AMC Chapter 20.96 amendment

City Council

The council unanimously approved several items, including a $2,481,565.31 contract for the 2025 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation Project, fee waivers for the City Hall capital project and a $60,000 permit fee reduction for Snohomish County, and ordinances updating side‑sewer responsibilities, water‑meter fees, and fire‑code sections. They also appointed Jennifer Benton to the Planning Commission and authorized a $580,631.70 change order for the Taxiway Alpha Improvements project. A motion to table a fire‑sprinkler ordinance passed 6‑1.

• Approved $2,481,565.31 Utility Improvement and Pavement Preservation contract (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall permit fee waiver for window repair project (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 Snohomish County permit fee reduction (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Benton to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Code 13.08 side‑sewer responsibilities (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Code 13.12 water‑meter fees (unanimous)
• Approved three sections to Title 15 fire code (unanimous)
• Approved $580,631.70 Taxiway Alpha change order (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. After reviewing reports, councilmembers decided to move all new‑business items to the June 2, 2025 council meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Moved all new business items to June 2, 2025 meeting (decision)

City Council

The Arlington City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Maxine Jenft to the Cemetery Board. It also approved Change Order #3 for the 211th Place Corridor Improvement Project. The council authorized $560,000 from the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET 1) fund for Jensen Park restroom and parking lot upgrades. Additionally, it approved $400,000 for five pickleball courts at Haller Middle School, split between a city construction sales tax allocation and a county grant.

• Approved appointment of Maxine Jenft to Cemetery Board (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Change Order #3 for 211th Place Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved REET 1 funding of $560,000 for Jensen Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 city construction sales tax funding and $200,000 county grant for Haller Middle School pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including prior meeting minutes and EFT payments (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the agenda unanimously. Funding requests for Jensen Park improvements, pickleball courts at Haller Middle School, and a change order for the 211th Place Corridor project were discussed but no votes were recorded. Quarterly reports from the airport, police, and fire departments were presented and discussed. These items will be revisited at the May 19 council meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included payment of $1,183,762.54 in claims checks. It also approved an interim ordinance extending the moratorium on development permits in the Island Crossing subarea. All motions passed unanimously and no new business was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $1,183,762.54 claims checks (unanimous)
• Approved interim ordinance extending Island Crossing moratorium (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the agenda by unanimous vote. Staff presented an interim ordinance to extend the Island Crossing moratorium, but no vote or approval was recorded. One agenda item was scheduled to be heard at the May 5 council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Moved Island Crossing moratorium extension item to May 5 public hearing

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and unanimously confirmed several appointments, including Andie Boyle to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission and three members to the Citizen Salary Review Commission. It also approved an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for street‑repair work, waived permit fees for four city projects, and authorized contracts for the airport fiber installation, a 211th Place corridor change order, and an amendment to the janitorial services contract. Additionally, the council approved amendments to the Snohomish County 911 interlocal agreement, delegating authority to the police chief.

• Appointed Andie Boyle to Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Stephanie Abrahamson, Rachel Houser, Steve Maisch to Citizen Salary Review Commission (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for Tveit Road and Burn Road repairs (unanimous)
• Waived permit fees for City Hall roof, City Hall windows, City Shop roof, York Park demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $599,961.66 contract with Cannon Companies for Phase Three Airport Fiber Installation (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 211th Place Improvement Project with Reece Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to Janitorial Services Contract to include IT Building (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Snohomish County 911 interlocal agreement, delegating authority to Police Chief (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. No action was taken on the Airport Fiber Installation Project Phase Three or the 211th Place Improvement Project Change Order. Council members agreed to place both items on the new business agenda for the April 21, 2025 council meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled Airport Fiber Installation Project discussion for April 21, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled 211th Place Improvement Project Change Order discussion for April 21, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Arlington City Council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included prior meeting minutes and $994,555.20 in payments. It also adopted a resolution declaring surplus police and street‑sweeper assets for disposal, and approved a waiver of a $67,937.35 lease payment from PGF LLC. Finally, the council approved a resolution designating the applicant agent for a FEMA BRIC grant, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $994,555.20 payments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus property and authorized Mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of $67,937.35 airport lease payment to PGF LLC and authorized Mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating applicant agent for FEMA BRIC grant, pending City Attorney approval, and authorized Mayor to sign (unanimous)

City Council

The Arlington City Council met for a spring retreat on March 28, 2025. Council members and staff presented updates on strategic priorities, finances, public works, community development, human resources, IT, and the airport. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting concluded with closing remarks and adjournment at 2:27 p.m.

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. Council members agreed to place the employee handbook updates on the consent agenda for the April 7, 2025 council meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Placed employee handbook updates on April 7, 2025 consent agenda (agreed)