Mayor Kaske called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM, and the flag salute was given.

Present: Councilmembers Jordan, Moller, Colinas, Doolittle, and Warner.

Absent: Councilmembers Magnuson and Starks.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the October 2, 2001 Brier City Council Minutes. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of October 2, 2001. Motion carried.

Mayor Kaske asked if there were any reports. There were none.

No public present was present

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which was to approve the August 2001 Sewer Foreclosure List. Motion carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for discussion of the dates available for the Committee on Fire Contract Negotiations. Councilmember Colinas asked if the Mayor would like to meet with the committee of Councilmembers Jordan, Colinas, and Starks before meeting with the City of Mountlake Terrace and Mayor Kaske responded that he would. There was Council and Mayor discussion regarding the contract, consolidating with the fire district, and possible locations of a future fire station. The evening of November 7^th was tentatively set for a meeting with Mountlake Terrace. It was decided for the committee to meet at 7:00 PM on October 16^th prior to the Council Workshop Meeting.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration authorization of the personnel advertisement as necessary allowing for an expenditure of up to $1,200.00. There was Mayor and Council discussion regarding the rate to pay for the position and there was consensus to pay $20 to $32 per hour. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to authorize the personnel advertisement as necessary with an expenditure of up to $1,200.00. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for discussion of the registration for 2002 GMA Update Workshop and asked Council if there was anyone who could go to the workshop in Everett. There was Mayor and Council discussion. The City Attorney volunteered to attend with no cost to the City. Councilmembers Doolittle, Colinas, Moller, and Warner volunteered to attend along with Mayor Kaske.

Mayor Kaske opened for discussion of the last reminder of the Roundtable AWC Meeting on October 11, 2001 and it was decided to carpool from City Hall leaving no later than 5:30 PM with Councilmember Warner driving.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the September 2001 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve the September 2001 Payroll Warrants No. 10290 through No. 10340 in the amount of $65,880.48 with Warrants No. 10289, 10301 and 10302 being void. Motion carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the September 2001 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve the September 2001 Claim Warrants No. 14454 through No. 14521 in the amount of $231,281.77. Motion carried.

Mayor Kaske asked to remove about 100 feet of asphalt on Poplar Way near Countryside to allow for some green space and there was Council consensus to allow the removal.

Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to adjourn. Motion carried, and the Brier City Council Meeting of October 9, 2001 adjourned at 8:50PM.