Mayor Starks called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:33 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Colinas, Kaemingk, Gipson, Corpron-Smith, and Morgan.

Absent:             Councilmembers Doolittle and McClenny.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

John Fisken-22424 Old Poplar Way-Wanted to know the determination on the slope located on Old Poplar Way. Is it the city’s to deal with or the homeowners? Community Development Director, Paul Sweum addressed the question.

Robert Peterson-21920 Vine Road-spoke to the council regarding sewer hook-up fees on Vine Road. He feels the back sewer charges of $331.76 are unreasonable. He said he spoke with Nolan West and Steve Hart during 2004 and his understanding was that he had up to seven years to install his system, which is a gravity pump. He said that unlike everyone else on Vine road his sewer connection is 10 ft. below ground and would need a gravity pump and several alarms. Mayor Starks suggested that he set up an appointment with Paul Sweum.

Peggy Dare-22320 Hickory Way-stated that she believes the sewer system deserves more attention from the Council. She also conveyed that the UGMA is proposing to rezone 3 areas around Brier for High Density Housing. Mrs. Dare wanted Council to know that she appreciated the water outlet at the horse arena, but that no water is running yet, and she is also wondering about the statue of the Detention basin located at Old Poplar Way. Community Development Director, Paul Sweum addressed her concerns.

Ed Walker-21206 Poplar Way-told Council that there is no sewer connection where they want higher density housing.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Corpron-Smith said she talked to Ken Overstreet from the Park Board, and that Seascare went very well and brought in a profit of $600 to the Friends of the Park fund.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 20, 2005. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 20, 2005. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of September 13, 2005. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes Brier City Council Minutes of September 13, 2005 with noted corrections. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration the continuation of preliminary plat hearing on Brier Glen III-Resolution No. 476 Subdivision #01-001 and Variance #V01-005, By MIR Enterprises, LLC @ 214^th and 34^th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic. Councilmember Kaemingk excused himself due to being an adjacent property owner. Lari-anne Milosavljevic spoke on behalf of MIR Enterprises, LLC. Vladan Milosavljevic spoke to the council regarding his thought that in Brier’s history a building permit could be issued before the final plat approval. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to continue the preliminary plat hearing on Brier Glen III-Resolution No. 476 Subdivision #01-001 and Variance #V01-005, By MIR Enterprises, LLC @ 214^th and 34^th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic to the next date certain of October 11, 2005. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Starks opened the Public Hearing on Lot Line Adjustment #LL05-01 for St. Paul Orthodox Church at 21236 Poplar Way. Don Hill spoke on behalf of St. Paul Orthodox Church. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to open the Public Hearing. John Fisken spoke to Council regarding his approval for the Lot Line Adjustment. Peggy Dare asked the applicant what the rockery in back of the property was for. Don Hill responded to Ms. Dare question. Valdan Milosajevic spoke to the council regarding his approval for the applicant. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to close the Public Hearing. Community Development Director, Paul Sweum gave his recommendation of approval to the council. There was council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to approve Lot Line Adjustment #LL05-01 for St. Paul Orthodox Church at 21236 Poplar Way. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Starks opened for consideration to set appeal date for Poplar Glen regarding Stop Work Order. Lari-anne Milosajevic read a letter to the council. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to set appeal date for Poplar Glen to the next date certain of October 11, 2005. Motion Carried.

Mayor Starks opened for consideration to approve a seventh position for hiring a Police Officer. Chief Don Lane spoke on behalf of the Police Department to approve a seventh position. Ed Walker-21206 Poplar Way-agreed that the police department needed more officers, but thinks things might change in November with a new administration. John Fisken-22424 Old Poplar Way-voiced his concern that the officers could not continue at the rate their going with no back up. Marc Olsen-2710 234^th St SW-agreed that a seventh position would give the Chief more flexibility and that city’s normally have one Officer for every 500 citizens. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve a seventh position for hiring a Police Officer. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Mayor Starks opened for discussion the Memorandum of Understanding among the Navel Criminal Investigative Service and Participating Federal, State, County and Municipal Agencies for an Information Sharing Initiative known as the Law Enforcement Exchange (LInX NW). There was Council discussion. Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to authorize the Mayor’s signature for the (LInX NW) system with the appointment of the Chief of Police, Don Lane as point of contact. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Gipson asked Community Development Director, Paul Sweum what the status of the Library maintenance was. Paul Sweum told council he will provide them with a memo regarding the Library maintenance status at the next council meeting.

Councilmember Corpron-Smith relayed her concern for the landscape in front of City Hall. According to her several trees are dead due to the lack of water. Paul Sweum addressed her concerns and said he would look into the problem.

Adjournment

Councilmember Colinas moved and Councilmember Gipson seconded to adjourn. Mayor Starks declared the meeting adjourned at 9:19PM.