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May 13, 2003 Mayor Kaske called the
regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:34 PM and the flag salute was
given. Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers
Colinas, Doolittle, Gipson, Jordan, Morgan, Starks, and Warner. Public Requests & Oral Communications: Mayor Kaske asked if
there was anyone from the public who wished to speak. There was no public
input. Reports of Committees & City Officials: Mayor Kaske asked if
there were any reports. Councilmember Gipson reported that he had attended a
Library Board Meeting last week and they had asked about the concrete pad.
Mayor Kaske replied that he would talk to Rich Maag about it. Councilmember
Gipson asked about library signage using reflective paint. There was discussion
regarding lighting and paint. Consent Agenda: Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration approval of the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Doolittle
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which was to approve Brier City Council
minutes of April 22, 2003; to approve the Brier City Council minutes of May 6,
2003 regular meeting prior to workshop; to approve the Brier City Council
Workshop minutes of May 6, 2003; to approve the renewal agreement with Monroe
Correctional Complex and authorize the Mayor's signature; to approve the refund
request of Mary Schultz for $23.50; to approve the letter and signature of the
Mayor to Snohomish County Planning for target growth population allocation.
Motion Carried. Hearings: Mayor Kaske removed himself
from the table for the Public Hearings as he had provided staff input on these
land use issues. Mayor Protem Colinas assumed the Chair. Mayor Protem Colinas
opened the Public Hearing for Lot Line Adjustment #LL03-001 for Ed Coaker at
23000 32nd Ave. W. Mr. Coaker stated that he was in favor of the lot line
adjustment. There was no other public comment. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Warner seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Warner
seconded to approve the Lot Line Adjustment Application #LL03-001 for Ed Coaker at 23000 32nd
Ave. W. Motion Carried. Mayor Protem Colinas
stated that the next Public Hearing was for a Variance Application #V03-002 for
Mr. Bender at 21577 26th Ave. W. Sid Bender, 21577 26th Avenue W,
stated it was a pre-existing variance before they moved in and they were adding
a breakfast nook for an additional six feet. Mayor ProTem Colinas opened the
Public Hearing. There was no public input. Councilmember
Gipson moved and Councilmember
Doolittle seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried. There
was Council discussion. Mr. Bender clarified that there was not a pre-existing
variance for this. Wayne Kaske explained the background of this variance request.
Councilmember Gipson moved
and Councilmember Doolittle
seconded to approve Variance Application #V03-002 for Mr. Bender at 21577 26th
Avenue W. with the stipulation of the twenty-four months completion. Motion
Carried. Mayor Protem Colinas
asked Ms. Sheller if she wanted to make an opening statement on Business
License No. BR03-040 for Liz Sheller, Creative Memories at 23102 23rd
Avenue W. Ms. Sheller explained her business license request. Mayor ProTem
Colinas opened the Public Hearing. Cliff Wilson, 23412 23rd Avenue
W, spoke in favor of granting the business license. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas
moved and Councilmember Doolittle
seconded to approve Business License No. BR03-040 for Creative Memories. Motion
Carried. Mayor Kaske resumed his
seat at the Council Table. Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials There was Council
discussion regarding authorization for City Councilmembers to attend AWC Annual
Conference in Spokane and register as voting delegates. There was no
Councilmember planning to attend. There was Council
discussion regarding HCWL and the Murphy detention pond and Mayor Kaske
responded that it is functioning but the bio filtering is not taking place, as
the plants are not there except on the East Side. Councilmember Jordan
arrived at 8:05 PM. Councilmember Doolittle
was invited by a Curves representative to be in a fitness marathon, including
Shawn Alexander for his Shawn Alexander Foundation to be held on June 17th
and that there may be an article in the paper regarding her participation in
it. Mayor Kaske reported that
Snohomish County Planning sent information on the Threshold Determination on 17
acres for 83 dwellings this side of Lockwood Elementary. Mayor Kaske reminded
Council of the Cities and Towns Dinner on May 22nd in Arlington. Mayor Kaske reported that
the elementary school is putting on a Support the Troops Dinner. Mayor Kaske informed
council that Bill Wiselogle had asked if he and the Mayor of Bothell could come
to the next workshop regarding MUGA so they will be here when it is discussed
next week. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Jordan
reported on the MTYAA organization to improve the park fields. There was Council
discussion regarding the joint park project. Councilmember Colinas stated that
he would contact them in the next week. Councilmember
Jordan moved and Councilmember
Doolittle seconded to approve the intent for an expenditure of $5,000
for matching funds for work in the ball fields in cooperation with MTYAA on the
condition that they present the plan and that Public Works will have to buy off
on it and that an agreement for an in-lieu fees is reached prior to
disbursement of funds. Motion Carried. There was Council
discussion regarding holding a Council Retreat to discuss upcoming issues,
impacts, and implications in upcoming budgets. There was Council consensus to
hold it on June 6th and 7th. There was discussion on the
proposed new City Hall Project. Councilmember Gipson suggesting putting it out
for bid and discussion followed. Carl Manzanares stated that interest rates are
low and the City should borrow as much as possible and discussed the trades and
projects that have been awarded. Mr. Manzanares agreed that cost overruns are
generated from change orders and add-ons. Councilmember Jordan
requested that the Trail Project and Eagle Scout Project be discussed at the
next workshop. Auditing of Accounts Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration approval of the April 2003 Payroll Warrants. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Jordan seconded to approve the April 2003 Payroll Warrants No. 11279
through No. 11330 in the amount of $84,855.92 with Warrants No. 11277, 11278,
and 11290 void. Motion Carried. Mayor Kaske opened for
consideration approval of the April 2003 Claim Warrants. Councilmember
Colinas moved and Councilmember
Gipson seconded to approve the April 2003 Claim Warrants No. 15831
through No. 15893 in the amount of $149,436.51. There was Council discussion.
Motion Carried. Mayor Kaske declared an
Executive Session for 30 minutes at 9:15 PM to discuss personnel. The meeting
reconvened at 9:45 PM and called for an extension to the Executive Session for
45 more minutes. The meeting reconvened
at 10:30 PM. Adjournment Mayor Kaske declared the
meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM. Return to Minutes Directory - Click Here |