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Brier City Council Minutes

November 13, 2001

Mayor Kaske called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:32 PM, and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

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

Councilmember Magnuson arrived at 7:36 PM and Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:37 PM.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske asked if there were any reports. Councilmember Jordan reported that only two out of five Library Board Members attended the last Library Board Meeting. Mayor Kaske reported on Miscellaneous Mail and reported that he had met Shane Hope at the City of Mountlake Terrace.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Mayor Kaske asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. Councilmember Magnuson arrived. There was no public input.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which included to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of the October 23, 2001; to confirm appointment of Brian Mariotti to Park Board Position No. 2 with term to expire on September 15, 2003; and to approve Ordinance No. 3.AA setting Mayor and Council salaries as to form. Councilmember Doolittle arrived. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Kaske read a letter from the directors of Ananda Church withdrawing their application for a Conditional Use and Variance. Mayor Kaske stated that he would write to the Church acknowledging that the legal status is that their application is withdrawn. Katie Smith thanked the City for their patience with the residents regarding this issue.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration the Memorandum of Understanding time and material work order with R.W. Thorpe & Associates, Inc. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding time and material work order with R.W. Thorpe & Associates, Inc. for the tasks of updating Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Management Plan and authorized Mayor's signature. There was Council and Mayor discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration adopting Ordinance No. 115.LL with 0% Property Tax increase for collection in 2002. Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to approve Ordinance No. 115.LL with 0% Property Tax increase for collection in 2002. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers and City Officials:

Councilmember Colinas stated that he felt that a committee should be formed regarding the designation of roadways. Councilmember Starks volunteered to be on the committee after Councilmember Colinas asked him to do this. Mayor Kaske discussed his belief that arterial streets are now designated by vehicle trips per day and there should be more information on how streets receive their designation. Councilmember Starks reported on information that he had researched regarding roads and the design standards for public safety and welfare. Councilmember Warner volunteered to be on the committee also. Moratoriums, designations of roadways, and having stated goals were discussed between the Council and City Attorney Tom Evans. Councilmember Starks asked for a consensus to have the City Attorney draft wording for a moratorium on conditional uses to address goals and direction for designating roads. There was no consensus but there was continued Council discussion. Councilmember Starks stated that he would hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, November 21st at 5:00 PM. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to authorize the City Attorney to draft a proposed moratorium ordinance declaring a moratorium on proposed Conditional Use that are Arterial dependant uses for six months. Motion Carried with Councilmembers Doolittle and Magnuson opposing.

Councilmember Magnuson discussed receiving an email regarding fireworks. There was Council discussion regarding decriminalizing the penalty. Councilmember Magnuson volunteered to discuss this with the Police Chief at their meeting on Thursday and bring back information to Council. Councilmember Warner volunteered to assist Councilmember Magnuson.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the October 2001 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve the October 2001 Payroll Warrants No. 10342 through No. 10389 in the amount of $56,412.45, with Warrants No. 10341 and 10353 being Void. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the October 2001 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Moller seconded to approve the October 2001 Claim Warrants No. 14522 through No. 14584 in the amount of $111,031.30, with Warrants No. 14551 through 14555 and Warrant No. 14567 being Void. Motion Carried.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Moller moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried, and the Brier City Council Meeting of November 13, 2001 adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Mayor Kaske reminded Council and the City Attorney of the CTED workshop on Thursday.



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