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City of Arlington City Council Workshop - June 22nd, 2026 6:00 PM
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Medallion Inn and Suites Dedicates Right-of-Way for Road Improvements
The council addressed a straightforward right-of-way dedication related to the Medallion Inn and Suites property. As part of a binding site plan for commercial property development, the property owner is required to dedicate sufficient right-of-way for future improvements. The Medallion Inn property had a 30-foot right-of-way measured from the centerline, which is less than the city's current standard of 50 feet for Smoky Point Boulevard. The owner will dedicate an additional 20 feet to meet this standard, ensuring adequate space for potential street widening or joint frontage improvements by the city or adjacent developers.
City Renews Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force
The council reviewed and discussed the renewal of the interlocal agreement for the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force for 2026. This agreement is a long-standing arrangement for a task force that targets high-level drug dealers. The city is part of a region designated as a high-narcotics area due to its highways and airport, making it susceptible to narcotics trafficking. While Arlington does not currently have direct law enforcement representation on the task force, they participate through the Snohomish County Chiefs and Sheriff's Association, allowing for attendance at board meetings and influence. The agreement is considered a housekeeping item.
City to Accept State Grant for Simple Possession Advocacy Program
The council considered the acceptance of a Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) fiscal year 27 grant for the simple possession advocacy and representation program. This grant aims to provide representation for individuals arrested for simple possession offenses. The application process was described as cumbersome but ultimately successful, resulting in an unexpected approval for a significant sum, up to $49,000, for reimbursement. The city's public defenders' office and staff (Jen Bo, Terry Joe) were instrumental in the application process. Accepting the grant will involve some administrative burden for submitting reimbursement claims but is seen as a financially beneficial opportunity to offset public defense costs.
Resident Raises Concerns Over PUD Transmission Line Project Impacting Airport Trail
A public commenter, Mariel Frell, expressed concern over the PUD's transmission line project along 59th Avenue impacting the trail around the Arlington airport. The project involves building a 115 kilovolt transmission line, requiring the removal of mature Douglas fir trees planted after World War II. These trees provide significant environmental benefits, including carbon dioxide absorption and air cleaning. The commenter noted that the current distribution line is functional and questioned the necessity of the expansion, especially given the lack of a substation at the proposed route's end. Concerns were also raised about the project's proximity to airport traffic patterns and the PUD's consultation process with the city's economic planning and development department, which the commenter found misleading regarding the route's impact on the treed trail.
City Renews Interlocal Agreement for Allied Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT)
The council discussed the renewal of the interlocal agreement for the Allied Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) for 2026. ALERT functions as a response unit for civil disturbances, acting as an intermediate response between regular patrol and SWAT teams. The unit is activated for large gatherings, protests, and potentially for events like FIFA games. The financial commitment for Arlington primarily involves equipping personnel and covering overtime for training, with agencies sharing training equipment costs. These costs are generally minimal and can vary year to year. The agreement allows the city to utilize ALERT as a resource if needed, although activations are infrequent.
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