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June 11, 2002 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, Colinas,
Gipson, Doolittle, Morgan and Warner Absent: Councilmember Jordan Reports of Committees & City Officials: Mayor Kaske asked if
there were any reports. Councilmember Starks gave a brief report on the Legal
Seminar that he attended last week and brought back the book of material that
was presented. Councilmember Gipson reported that the Committee on the Nuisance
Ordinance met last week and they are continuing to work on it. Mayor Kaske
reported that the June’s Cities and Towns Meeting for June will be in
Arlington. Councilmember Morgan arrived at 7:35 PM. Public Requests & Oral Communications: Mayor Kaske asked if
there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. John Fisken, 22424 Old
Poplar Way, asked to have the dead possum picked up on Poplar Way and commented
on the developments on Old Poplar Way regarding a sewer stub and a hedge that
needs to be replaced. Mr. Fisken stated that he could not convince his wife to
give up ten feet of right-of-way and addressed concerns regarding Northview
Glen and sidewalk and curb. Peggy Dare commented on Old Poplar Way and informed
Council that the view out to her back yard is totally barren and she made
comments regarding the landscape plan. Mrs. Dare distributed information
packets to Council regarding Storm Water, landscaping, guidelines for planting
recommendations, species of plants, grass-lined swales to handle drainage,
design and construction of swales, maintenance standards for drainage
facilities, preserving natural vegetation, using drainage as a design element,
and reducing storm water detention needs. Mrs. Dare distributed information
regarding the public’s right to speak out at Council Meetings. Gary O’Donnell,
3404 Russet Road, thanked the Council for their time and stated that he has
much empathy for the people on Old Poplar Way and asked Council to not delay on
the tree replanting on Russet Road and commented on the parking issue and the
value of a uniform interpretation. Bill Greif, 3121 228th Street SW,
asked about the proposed nuisance ordinance and Councilmember Gipson responded
that they have been working on the new ordinance. Nolan West updated the
Council on what had been done regarding this nuisance and the opportunities he
has given them to clean up the nuisance. There was Council and audience
discussion. John Fisken discussed that work is being done on Saturdays on Old
Poplar Way and the noise created by it. Consent Agenda: Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. There was consensus to vote on
each item separately. Councilmember
Gipson moved and Councilmember
Warner seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of
June 4, 2002. Motion carried with Councilmembers Morgan and Colinas abstaining,
as they were not present at that meeting. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Warner seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of May 28,
2002. Motion carried. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Starks seconded to approve the June 2002 Newsletter. Motion carried. Unfinished Business: Mayor Kaske opened for
the continued discussion on Business License Renewal for MNM Development. There
was Council discussion. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Gipson seconded to approve Business License for MNM Development with
the additional requirement that the business come before the Council in 2003 at
the time for renewal. Nicole Magnuson presented photos to address the parking
issue. There was Council discussion with Ms. Magnuson. Peggy Dare stated that
the Council has treated Russet Road as special in the past and there is not room
for parking. Mayor Kaske distributed information regarding parking to Ms.
Magnuson and members of the audience. There was Council discussion. Judy
Moissant stated that she instructed anyone who works for her that they are not
to park there and it is not related to their business. Motion Carried with
Councilmember Warner opposing.
Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember
Doolittle seconded to put on the June 25th Agenda the issue
of discussion for public comment on parking related issues on Russet Road with
notice to all of the residents in the area. Motion carried with Councilmembers
Gipson and Morgan opposing. New Business, Petitions, Communications,
Application Appeals: Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration for approval of Clerk/Treasurer request to attend WFOA
Conference. Councilmember Warner
moved and Councilmember Starks
seconded to approve Clerk/Treasurer request to attend WFOA Conference in
Yakima, WA, September 10-13, 2002, at a cost not to exceed $800.00. Motion
carried. Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration to set a date for Administrative Appeal Hearing for Elaine &
Bill Coleman at 2209 N. Castle Way. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Doolittle seconded to set the date of June 25th for an Administrative
Appeal Hearing for Elaine & Bill Coleman at 2209 N. Castle Way and that it
be set for action on the July 9th Agenda. Councilmember Morgan
stated that he will be absent at the June 25th meeting and will
listen to the tape of the appeal hearing. Motion carried. Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders: Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration approval of Ordinance 253.B regarding violations for fireworks.
There was Council discussion. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Gipson seconded to approve Ordinance 253.B regarding violations for fireworks.
Motion carried. Miscellaneous Business by Call of
Councilmembers & City Officials: Mayor Kaske gave a report
regarding possible bicycle patrol and requested to put the two city-owned
bicycles on the road, but stated that some equipment will need to be purchased.
Mayor Kaske reported that the City has three officers bicycle certified and
asked for $1,500 to purchase the needed equipment. There was Council
discussion. Councilmember Starks
moved and Councilmember Warner
seconded to authorize up to $1,500 for bicycle patrol equipment. Motion
carried. Auditing of Accounts: Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration approval of the May 2002 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the May 2002
Payroll Warrants No. 10699 through No. 10747 in the amount of $70,867.66, with
Warrants No. 10697, 10698 and 10710 being void. Motion carried. Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration approval of the May 2002 Claim Warrants. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve the May 2002
Claim Warrants No. 15047 through No. 15113 in the amount of $268,626.52. Motion
carried. Councilmember Colinas
congratulated Councilmember Sasha Doolittle on her college graduation. Adjournment: Councilmember Colinas moved to adjourn. Motion
carried and the Brier City Council Meeting of June 11, 2002 adjourned at 9:43
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