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, Morgan, Jordan, Doolittle, and Warner.

Absent: Councilmembers Colinas and Gipson

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske asked if there were any reports. Mayor Kaske reported that books titled “A Short Course on Local Planning” were available to check out. Councilmember Jordan arrived at 7:35 PM. Mayor Kaske reported that the Governor signed the bill extending the GMA Updates and the Supplemental Budget that will give cities the backfill. Councilmember Jordan reported that Public Works would be asking for a chipper/shredder and a replacement truck. Councilmember Jordan reported that Parks is asking for $140 for Trails Day in June. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to fund up to $140 for Trails Day on June 1 at Seattle Light Park. Motion Carried. Councilmember Jordan informed Council that the dates of June 8 and July 18^th are the next two Concerts in the Park. He informed Council that Mr. Zimmerman offered some Dogwood Trees for the park. Councilmember Warner reported that the Planning Commission is interested in revisiting the Zoning Ordinance, including temporary storage shelters that are going up all over the City.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Mayor Kaske asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. Dwight Reynolds, 2723 232^nd Street, asked about nuisances and automobiles left in yards in multiple numbers and informed Council that he had spoken with a gentleman in Public Works about it. There was Mayor and Council discussion explaining that review is being done on the subject.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which included approval the Brier City Council Workshop Meeting of April 2, 2002; and approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of March 26, 2002, and approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of March 29, 2002. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaske stated the Public Hearing was on Variance Application No. V02-002 for Michelle MacKensie at 2509 217^th Place SW. Ron Magnuson, Ms. MacKensie’s fiancé, stated they are trying to build storage for his boat trailer with an eleven-foot setback instead of twenty-five foot. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing. Ronald Hunt, 21701 Vine Road, stated that there appears to be ample access to their building. Mr. Hunt stated he would object to any increase in congestion on Vine Road and would not like any trees removed in a grouping of trees. Mr. Magnuson stated that tree removal is not planned. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to close the Public Hearing on Variance Application No. V02-002. Motion Carried. There was Council discussion. Councilmembers Jordan and Starks disclosed that they had visited the site. Mr. Hunt again stated that his concern was increased congestion on Vine Road. There was Council discussion regarding waiting to make a decision until May 14^th. Councilmember Starks moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to deny Variance Application V02-001 for Michelle MacKensie at 2509 217^th Place SW. Motion Carried with Councilmembers Morgan and Doolittle opposing.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications and Appeals:

There was Council discussion regarding Poplar Trees on Russet Road. Councilmember Warner moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to authorize removal of 10 Poplar Trees on Russet Road and authorize an expenditure of $10,700.00 plus tax for Seattle Tree Service per quote dated March 15, 2002 with one half funded from Street Fund 101 and one half funded from Council Contingency Fund 106. Motion Carried with Councilmember Morgan opposing.

Mayor Kaske opened discussion the agreement between Northwest One-Call for subsurface warning system. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to approve the agreement between Northwest One-Call and the City of Brier for the subsurface warning system and authorize the Mayor’s signature. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaske opened discussion on Ordinance No. 158.D for right-of-way use permits. Councilmember Warner moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Ordinance 158.D regarding right-of-way use permits. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Council Members & City Officials:

There was Council discussion on the specifications and bid call for tennis courts. There was Council consensus to put out the bid call on the tennis courts.

Mayor Kaske reported that bids had been received on the 35^th Avenue SW Sidewalk Project and the low bid was lower than what was budgeted.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the March 2002 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to approve the March 2002 Payroll Warrants No. 10594 through No. 10645 in the amount of $70,879.92 with Warrants No. 10592, 10593, 10605, and 10607 being Void. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the March 2002 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the March 2002 Claim Warrants No. 14837 through No. 14983 in the amount of $312,621.71 with Warrants No. 14841 through 14906 and 14924 Void. Motion Carried.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Jordan moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried and the Brier City Council Meeting of April 9, 2002 adjourned at 9:12 PM.