BRIER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Mayor Kaske called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:35 PM and the flag salute was given.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: Peggy Dare, 22320 Hickory Way, representing the Brier Horse Network, discussed uses for street right-of-way. Ms. Dare showed pictures of Seattle, including Queen Anne Hill, with a 60’ right-of-way and showed pictures of planting strips along with photos of Hickory Way in Brier, which has an open swale with a 50’ right-of-way. Ms. Dare also stated that she came on behalf of the Brier Horse Network and requested a water outlet for the horse arena and stated it was an action item in the 1989 Park Plan. There was Council discussion with Ms. Dare regarding access to water and whether it was a feasible project.

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember_Colinas moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which included approval of the Brier City Council Minutes Of June 10, 2003, Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 17, 2003, the Agreement with Online Auction Property Bureau and authorize the Mayor's signature, and accept the quote of $3486.00 plus tax from North Park Refrigeration, Inc. to replace the heat pump at the library. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske asked the applicant if she wished to explain her business. Baljit Kaur stated she requests a license to sell ice cream. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing for Business License BR03-055 for Baljit Kaur, Kool Ice Cream at 3521 227^th St. SW. Cathy Holveck 3601 227^th Street SW asked what the business was and Baljit Kaur explained her ice cream jeep. Ms. Holvack asked if this business was in addition to the other businesses such as the landscaping business being run out of the house. Baljit Kaur stated she only has one truck. Ms. Holvack asked what her plan was to keep garbage such as ice cream boxes out of her yard. Baljit Kaur stated it was someone else that did that last year. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Business License BR03-055 for Baljit Kaur, Kool Ice Cream at 3521 227^th St. SW with the condition that it is reviewed by the Brier City Council at the first renewal period. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaske stated that the next Public Hearing was for a Variance Application #V03-003 for Mr. Phil Hayes at 23540 39^th Pl. W. Mr. Hayes was not present. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded continue the Public Hearing for Phil Hayes to the July 8, 2003 Council Meeting. Motion tied with Councilmembers Gipson and Starks opposing. City Attorney Tom Evans stated the Mayor may break the tie vote, as it is a procedural issue. Mayor Kaske voted No. Mayor Kaske opened the Public Hearing on the variance. There was no public present. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Starks seconded to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve Variance Application #V03-003 for Mr. Hayes at 23540 39^th Pl. W. as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaske opened for consideration approval of the appointment of Gabriella Milhaly to the Park Board and Brandon Brock's reappointment to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the appointment of Gabriella Milhaly to the Park Board and reappointment of Brandon Brock to the Planning Commission. Motion Carried.

There was Council discussion regarding the Labor Contract negotiations. Councilmember Starks moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to accept the Labor Agreement with Laborer’s Local 1239 as it is written tonight. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Starks stated that he had a discussion with the City Attorney regarding the plat of Gregory Place and would like the City Attorney to review the file for potential liability. Councilmember Starks moved and Councilmember Colinas seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session for thirty minutes to discuss potential litigation at 8:43 PM. Motion Carried. The meeting resumed at 9:12 PM.

Adjournment:

Councilmember_Colinas moved to adjourn. Motion Carried and the Brier City Council Meeting of June 24, 2003 adjourned at 9:14 PM.

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