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

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Colinas, McClenny, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, and Morgan. Councilmember Doolittle arrived at 7:42.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Kelly Williamson 23725 Brier Rd, is a senior at Mountlake Terrace High School and she would like to discuss with the council the possibility of having an art display at the new city hall when it has its grand opening as her senior project she would act as the curator. Her deadline is March 25^th for completion.

Dee Williamson 3625 227^th St. SW, stated that Kelly had come to her first because of the notices posted around town for the Parks Board to get an art commission going.

Norma Wilds Bothell, WA would like to speak to the council about her final paycheck. She claims that the check was shorted and she has made several attempts to get it handled and has had no satisfaction. Copies will be made of all her information and her issue will be discussed at the October 12, 2004 meeting.

Ed Walker 21206 Poplar Way stated that he requested stormwater calculations and has seen a letter from Jorge Garcia our City Engineer confirming that there was a stormwater report and calculations completed. In addition he asked about a stormwater clarification ordinance and a sensitive areas ordinance that the City has had for a year and has not brought it before the council to set a Public Hearing. There was council and City Attorney discussion.

Peggy Dare 22320 Hickory Way, made a public request that took longer than the five days that is required. She feels the lack of environmental requirements not being met on the Old Poplar Way Sidewalk project concerns her.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of September 21, 2004 and Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 21, 2004. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of September 21, 2004 and Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 21, 2004. Motion Carried. Councilmember Doolittle abstained.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION #BR04-072 BY KRKIC MILENA, dba SERENDIPITY-SERBIAN BAR/RESTAURANT & GRILL AT 23631 BRIER ROAD.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration Business License Application #BR04-072 by Krkic Milena dba Serendipity-Serbian Bar/Restaurant & Grill at 23631 Brier Road.  Mr. Krkic Milena spoke to the council regarding his taking over the old Neopolis Restaurant. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve Business License Application #BR04-072 by Krkic Milena dba Serendipity-Serbian Bar/Restaurant & Grill at 23631 Brier Road. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the approval of Plat Modification for Poplar Glen. Mr. Williams addressed the issue with the council. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Plat Modification for Poplar Glen to extend the water line as required by Alderwood Water District extension requirement No. 2562C dated September 3, 2004, with mitigation of up to 3 evergreen trees to be removed and a ratio of 5 to 1 evergreen trees with a height of 10 to 12 feet with a one year guarantee. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Mayor Starks opened for review and approval to reissue the business license to Baljit Kaur dba Kool Ice Cream. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the renewal for Baljit Kaur dba Kool Ice Cream and the council does not need to see this business license before them in the future, but with the provision that all drivers must pass a background check since the business works with children. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Colinas brought up the proposed dates for the Fire District meetings and that the council appoint Catie Corpron-Smith as the chairperson of the committee. Councilmember Corpron-Smith requested that she would like to hear about these meetings and be kept up to date with these meetings instead of hearing about them after the fact. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Doolittle seconded to appoint Catie Corpron-Smith to be appointed the chairperson to the Fire contract committee. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Executive Session

Mayor Starks adjourned to executive session at 9:04 PM for a period of two hours. The council returned at 11:05 PM.

Adjournment

Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember McClenny seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 PM.