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

Present: Councilmembers Starks, Moller, Doolittle, Jordan and Warner. Councilmember Colinas arrived at 7:35 PM.

Absent: Councilmember Magnuson

Mayor Kaske welcomed Troop 61 of the Boy Scouts of America to the Council Meeting. Councilmember Doolittle reported on the Park Board Survey. Councilmember Colinas arrived.

Mayor Kaske asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. Glen Gudeson, 23415 Locust Way, Bothell, stated that he represents the Swamp Creek-Locust Way Association and spoke regarding MUGA and informed Council that he would not like to have the area divided due to MUGA and would like the creek protected. Mr. Gudeson stated that he doesn’t see how sufficient services could be provided in the area if it is divided. Mr. Gudeson stated that they would like to have the whole width of the watershed in one jurisdiction of either Bothell or Brier and they would like to act quickly. Dick Russell asked him if he spoke with Mr. Wiseman since they had spoken and Mr. Gudeson responded that he had not. Councilmember Colinas stated that others have come with the same questions and would like Brier to accept their areas and it may not pencil out for Brier to accept those areas. Councilmember Jordan stated it would be a financial consideration. There was Council and Mayor discussion with Mr. Gudeson.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which included to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of October 9, 2001; to confirm the reappointment of Craig Harris to Park Board Position No. 6 with term to expire September 15, 2005; and to authorize up to $250.00 for Park Board Tree Lighting Event. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske stated the Public Hearing was on Business License Application No. BR01-079 for Emerald Pacific Homes, Inc., by Douglas Everett at 21611 32 Ave. W. Mr. Everett made an opening comment and stated he does most of his work in Brier and South County. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on Business License Application

No. BR01-079. Mr. Ed Brooks spoke in favor of the business and explained how his business was handled. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to close the Public Hearing on Business License Application No. BR01-079. Motion carried. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve Business License Application No. BR01-079 for Douglas Everett at 21611 32^nd Ave. W. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration setting a date of November 27, 2001 for Public Hearing on 2002 Revenue Sources including consideration of Property Tax Revenues and the 2002 proposed Final Budget. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to set the date of November 27, 2001 for the Public Hearing. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration the discontinuance of Sewer Billing/Storm Water at 22834 29^th Ave. W., Account No. 12240.0, effective November 1, 2001. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve the discontinuance of Sewer/Storm Water Billing at 22834 29^th Ave. W., Account No. 12240.0, effective November 1, 2001. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration final plat approval for Carlson Ranch, a.k.a. Homestead, Subdivision No. 99-01. There was Council discussion with Dick Russell. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve Resolution No. 462 granting final plat approval for Carlson Ranch, a.k.a. Homestead, Subdivision No. 99-01. There was Council discussion with the proponents regarding trees being removed when homes are built. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration the proposal from R.W. Thorpe for Sensitive Areas and Shoreline Management Ordinances. There was Council discussion with Dick Russell. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to accept the proposal from R.W. Thorpe for Sensitive Areas and Shoreline Management Ordinances for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Motion Carried with Councilmembers Colinas and Starks opposing.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 83.L known as the City Fee Schedule revising certain fees and other provisions. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Warner moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve Ordinance No. 83.L. Councilmember Starks stated that he opposed the proposed Appeal Fee. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to amend the appeal fee to $300. Motion Carried on the amendment with Councilmembers Moller and Jordan opposing. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve Ordinance No. 83.L as amended. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 142.G known as the City Park Rules, Policies and Use Fees, revising use fees, certain policies, and violation of penalty sections. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve Ordinance No. 142. G. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske informed Council that they had received an appeal today regarding Ananda Church.

Councilmember Starks distributed information to Council regarding an ordinance to change compensation for the Mayor and Council. Councilmember Starks moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to approve Ordinance No. 3.AA regarding compensation for the Mayor and the City Council and read the ordinance to Council. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske asked if the rest of Council is still planning to attend the CTED Workshop in Everett on November 15, 2001 since Councilmember Colinas will not be attending. Councilmembers Moller, Jordan and Doolittle will also not be attending.

Councilmember Jordan stated that he was sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Wade of the firm of Hammond, Collier, and Wade-Livingstone.

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried, and the Brier City Council Meeting of October 23, 2001 adjourned at 8:59 PM.