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Brier City Council Minutes

August 14, 2001

 

Mayor Kaske called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:33 PM, and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present: Councilmembers Jordan, Warner, Moller, Starks, and Magnuson. Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:38 PM.

Absent: Councilmember Colinas

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske reported that Dick Russell and he met with Joe Murphy regarding stipulations on North View Glen and stated that Mr. Murphy would like the discussion continued to the August 28, 2001 meeting. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to continue the discussion on the plat modification for North View Glen to the next regular meeting of August 28, 2001. Motion Carried with Councilmember Magnuson abstaining. Mayor Kaske informed Council that the discussion with Mr. Murphy went well.

Mayor Kaske informed Council that the AWC Risk Management is meeting tomorrow in Leavenworth and he will be attending the meeting.

Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:38 PM. Councilmember Doolittle reported they have not received the Master Plan for Bobcat Park from Kathy Johnson yet but should be getting it next week. Councilmember Doolittle stated that the Park Board would like to take on the Library Landscaping as a project.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration the approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Magnuson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which included approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of July 24, 2001, confirm Mayor re-appointment of Corey Friesen to Planning Commission Position No. 3 with term to expire July 31,2003, approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everett for "Inservice Training" and authorize Mayor’s signature, set date of Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 7:30 PM for a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the use of fireworks in the City. Motion carried.

Unfinished Business: None.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration of the Public Hearing on Conditional Use Application No. 01-003 by Victor Smith at 23501 29th Avenue W. and asked Mr. Smith if he would like to make an opening statement. Victor Smith stated that his neighbors support his efforts and is hopeful that he can proceed. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing. There was no public input. Councilmember Moller moved and

Councilmember Jordan seconded to close the Public Hearing on Condition Use Application No. 01-003. Motion carried. Councilmember Moller moved to approve Conditional Use Application No. 01-003 by Victor Smith at 23501 29th Avenue W., to replace his home with a new modular home, noting the July 17, 2001 memo from Dick Russell and the Brier Municipal Code, Title 15. There was Council discussion with Mr. Smith. Councilmember Warner seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmember & City Officials:

Councilmember Starks asked for an Executive Session at the end of the agenda.

Mayor Kaske informed Council that Dick Russell is close to having the Six Year Street Plan completed and asked for Council to set the second Tuesday of September for a Public Hearing. Councilmember Magnuson moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to set the date of September 11, 2001 for a Public Hearing on the Six Year Street Plan. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the July 2001 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the July 2001 Payroll Warrants No. 10189 through 10237 in the amount of $64,323.50 with Warrants No. 10183 through 10188 and 10199 and 10200 being Void. Motion carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the July 2001 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the July 2001 Claim Warrants No. 14328 through No. 14396 in the amount of $109,613.09, with warrants No. 14343, 14347, and 14371 being void. Motion carried.

Mayor Kaske called for a forty-five minute Executive Session to discussion possible litigation. The meeting went into Executive Session at 8:00PM. At 8:45 PM, the Executive Session was extended to 9:30 PM. The meeting resumed at 9:27 PM.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Magnuson seconded to adjourn. Motion carried and the Brier City Council Meeting of August 14, 2001 adjourned at 9:27 PM.


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