BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

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

Mayor Kaske asked if there were any reports. Councilmember Jordan reported that SeaScare was a smashing success with 250 people attending. Mayor Kaske reported on Miscellaneous Mail.

Mayor Kaske asked if there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. Peggy Dare, 22320 Hickory Way, presented the proposal sent to the Park Board regarding the horse trail using development guidelines in neighborhoods trying to control traffic for non-motorized travel and protection of the horse trail. Ms. Dare distributed information regarding this to the Mayor and the City Council and requested that Brier adopt design standards for Poplar Way with a three foot planter strip, a six foot trail, and one foot for maintenance. There was discussion regarding the difference of the concept between a multi-use trail and a horse only trail. There was consensus to discuss this at a workshop after Council receives Park Board recommendations. Peggy Dare requested that Nolan West present the information that he received regarding this and the rock bottom prices that he found. Peggy Dare reported that she offered to donate money for the rubber pavers for the driveway.

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 August 13, 2002; to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of August 20, 2002; and to approve the August 2002 Sewer M. & O. Sewer Foreclosure List. Motion Carried with Councilmember Warner abstaining, as he was not present at the last two meetings.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration setting a date for a Public Hearing for Mr. Koch's Appeal to abate dangerous or unfit building dwelling located at 23003 32^nd Ave. W. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to set a Public Hearing date of September 24, 2002 for Mr. Koch's Appeal to abate dangerous or unfit building dwelling located at 23003 32^nd Ave. W. with the request that the information be provided to Council by the week before. Motion Carried. Mayor Kaske opened for

consideration setting a date of September 24, 2002 for a Public Hearing to receive input on the City of Brier Traffic Ordinance No. 246.B. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to set a Public Hearing date of September 24, 2002 to receive input on the City of Brier Traffic Ordinance No. 246.B. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Application Appeals:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration to use seized funds in the amount of $3,011.00, plus Washington State Sales Tax, for a purchase of Police Department Equipment, as presented in the July 29, 2002 Memo from Acting Chief Lowe. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Jordan seconded to authorize $3,011.00 in seized funds, plus Washington State Sales Tax, for purchase of Police Department Equipment, as presented in the July 29, 2002 Memo for acting Chief Lowe. There was Council discussion regarding marijuana testing and whether the marijuana was for personal use or drug sales. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration of approval of Ordinance No. 28.E regulating Nuisances & Junk Vehicles. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to approve Ordinance No. 28.E regulating Nuisances & Junk Vehicles. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 20.X Emergency Zoning Code revision to require Conditional Use Process for siting a secure Community Transitional Facility (SCTF). There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to approve Ordinance 20.X Emergency Zoning Code revision to require Conditional Use Process for siting a secure Community Transitional Facility (SCTF). A gentleman in the audience asked questions regarding this proposal and Mayor Kaske and Council responded. Motion Carried with all five votes affirmative in a Roll Call vote.

Miscellaneous Business:

Mayor Kaske opened for discussion the AWC Regional Meeting. Councilmembers Gipson, Colinas, Doolittle, Jordan, Starks, and Warner will be attending.

Mayor Kaske reported on his draft letter to residents on Russet Road and there was Council consensus to send the letter with a few edited changes.

Adjournment:

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to adjourn. There was Council discussion regarding the meeting that the Mayor attended on expanding UGA’s and increasing densities. Motion Carried, and the Brier City Council Meeting of August 27, 2002, adjourned at 8:43 PM.