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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Council advances emergency and food vendor measures

The Council agreed to place the city’s emergency management plan and a proposed ordinance regulating mobile food units on the August 3 consent agenda; no action was taken on either item at this workshop.

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council Extends Indigent Defense Agreement

The Council unanimously approved extending the city’s indigent defense conflict-counsel agreement through June 2027, including a $5,700 budget amendment for 2026.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council advances housing and infrastructure measures

The council agreed to place three zoning and development-standard ordinances, a Harmony at Arlington utility cost-sharing agreement, and a corrected roundabout project change order on the July 20 consent agenda. The change order adjustment is $34,793.83, funded through the Sewer Capital Improvement Plan fund; no action was taken during this workshop.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Council Approves $79,000 Police Equipment Grant

The council unanimously approved a $79,000 community contribution grant for unmanned aerial systems, rifle-rated ballistic shields, training, and related police infrastructure. The acceptance requires an end-of-year budget adjustment.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Reviews Police Agreements and Grant

The council reviewed a proposed $49,000 state grant to reimburse eligible public defense costs for simple drug possession or public-use charges. No workshop action was taken; the grant, two law-enforcement agreements, and a Medallion Inn and Suites right-of-way dedication were placed on the July 6 consent-agenda list for consideration.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council approves Project Cascade agreement

The council unanimously approved an agreement with Marysville for Project Cascade, a proposed 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility expected to open in 2028. About 85% of the project would be within Arlington, with the agreement coordinating permitting, jurisdiction, and development standards.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council reviews zoning and safety proposals

The council discussed proposed updates to Arlington's zoning and land-division rules, including new permit procedures, duplex allowances, daycare rules, trade businesses, and a data-center exclusion. It also reviewed a proposed $13,551 officer wellness grant and an airport engineering contract increase from $15,000 to $30,000 annually. No action was taken on workshop items; all three zoning amendments, the grant, school resource officer agreement, and airport contract amendment were placed on the June 15 consent agenda.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Approves Emergency Water Pump Repair

The Council unanimously declared an emergency to expedite repairs to a failed high-service pump at the Water Treatment Plant. One of the plant’s three pumps was out of service, affecting the facility’s ability to meet community water demand before the summer peak season.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council reviews sewer and airport proposals

The apparent low bid for Phase 1 of the 67th Avenue Sewer Interceptor Upsizing Project was $1,582,000.55 from Reece Construction, but the council took no action and staff will present a final recommendation on June 1. The council also reviewed proposed airport electric-vehicle charging rates of $0.27 per kilowatt-hour and $0.27 per minute after charging, following a 10-minute grace period.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council approves emergency airport agreement

The Council unanimously approved an agreement allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to temporarily use Arlington Municipal Airport for emergency staging, responder support, medical operations, and related disaster-response activities.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council reviews major development and infrastructure plans

Council reviewed a draft agreement for a proposed approximately 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility spanning Arlington and Marysville, with about 85% of the project expected to be in Arlington. The council also reviewed a proposed $353,242 electric airport sweeper loan and a roundabout design contract amendment that would bring the revised contract total to $513,358.64. No action was taken on workshop items.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Approves Condemnation for Roundabout Project

The Council voted 5-1 to authorize condemnation proceedings for the remaining property rights needed for the 180th Street and Smokey Point Boulevard roundabout project.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council Reviews Roundabout and Water Plant Plans

The City is moving toward condemnation proceedings to obtain right-of-way and temporary construction easements for the planned 180th Street and Smokey Point Boulevard roundabout after one property owner rejected above-market offers. The Council also reviewed a requested Water Treatment Plant operator position and additional design services; both items were placed on the consent agenda for May 4, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 24, 2026

Council reviews budget and strategic priorities

The council reviewed budget principles, strategic goals, and 2025-2026 priorities focused on public safety investments, capital projects, fiscal sustainability, economic development, and the 2025 budget.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council approves future well site purchase

The Council unanimously approved a five-acre property purchase for the Haller North Wellfield Project at a final price of $1.2 million, including a $200,000 contribution from the seller. The Council also unanimously authorized pursuing $220,000 in right-of-way acquisition for the 180th Street Roundabout Project.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Reviews Water and Road Projects

The council reviewed a proposed $1.2 million purchase of a five-acre property for a future drinking-water well site; the seller would contribute $200,000, and the property is appraised at $1.3 million. No formal action was taken because the meeting was a workshop.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Council Advances Athletic Field Lighting

The Council unanimously authorized an application for a state grant to install lighting at Quake Park and Arlington Boys and Girls Club athletic fields. The project is estimated at $875,000 and would require $150,000 in matching funds, split evenly between the City and the Boys and Girls Club.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Reviews Airport and Cybersecurity Projects

The council reviewed a proposed $100,000 cybersecurity grant, an airport perimeter fencing project estimated at $1.1 million, and three other projects; no action was taken because all items were workshop discussions.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Approves Airport Transmission Line Easement

The Council approved a roughly 237,633-square-foot easement on airport property for Snohomish County PUD transmission and distribution lines, providing $1,425,798 in compensation plus $7,920 for timber value. The vote was 4-3.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Reviews Park and Zoning Changes

The council took no action during the workshop but reviewed a proposed transmission-line easement affecting approximately 237,633 square feet of airport property, including tree removal and market-value compensation.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Corrects Roundabout Project Cost

The council unanimously corrected the cost of Change Order No. 2 for the 188th Street and Smokey Point Boulevard roundabout project from $1,045,696.05 to $1,099,903.39, a $54,207.34 increase caused by a mathematical error. The additional sewer construction work will be paid from city sewer capital improvement funds. The council also tabled a proposal involving five airport easements for transmission lines.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council reviews airport and field projects

The Council reviewed a proposed $300,000 lighting project for Quake Park’s multi-use field, which would require a $75,000 city match if a state grant is awarded. Members also reviewed plans to replace about 3,900 feet of airport perimeter fencing, with staff anticipating 90% FAA grant funding; no action was taken on the workshop items.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Approves Roundabout Sewer Changes

The Council unanimously approved a change order for the 188th Street and Smokey Point Boulevard roundabout project to relocate an 18-inch sewer main and extend it toward Lift Station 6. The change was needed because the sewer was too close to a mis-marked gas main, while the existing 8-inch main was already operating above 80% of full flow at peak hour.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council Reviews Sewer, Fees and Agreements

No action was taken on the workshop items, which included a proposed 2026 fee schedule, sewer work tied to the 188th Street roundabout, habitat restoration, and a five-year traffic mitigation agreement.

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