Mayor ProTem Corpron-Smith called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present:            Councilmembers Krienke, Nick, Kaemingk, Gipson, Gem, Corpron-Smith and Morgan.

Absent:             Mayor Colinas

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Harold Christiansen 2975 220^th St. SW,  handed out a letter to the Mayor and Council. He was here to express his concern about the traffic problem on Old Poplar Way and he really would like to get some help to fix this problem.

Adam Gregorich 2221 Old Poplar Way, he too is concerned about the traffic problem on his road and the fact that a lot of pedestrian traffic is on Old Poplar Way. He feels that a permanent solution needs to be addressed for the safety of the recreational users.

Peggy Dare 22320 Hickory Way, she is here in support of the changes needed on Old Poplar Way. She brought with her some materials that are historic from previous Comprehensive Plans that discourage the use of Brier’s Streets as cut throughs for commuters. She passed out a large packet of information.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor ProTem Corpron-Smith opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of February 21, 2006. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of February 21, 2006. Motion Carried.

Mayor ProTem Corpron-Smith opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 21, 2006. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 21, 2006. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor ProTem Corpron-Smith opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda which includes the approval of Laborers Local 1239 Union Agreement and authorizes the Mayor’s signature, and the authorization of the Mayor’s signature on the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everett. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the approval of Laborers Local 1239 Union Agreement and authorizes the Mayor’s signature, and the authorization of the Mayor’s signature on the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everett.  Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Councilmembers Krienke and Kaemingk excused themselves from the table.

Mayor ProTem Corpron-Smith opened for consideration the continuation of Preliminary Plat Hearing on Brier Glen III – Resolution No. 476 Subdivision #01-001 by MIR Enterprises, LLC, @ 214^th and 34^th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic. The applicant has requested to postpone to a date certain of March 14, 2006. Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to continue Preliminary Plat Hearing on Brier Glen III – Resolution No. 476 Subdivision #01-001 by MIR Enterprises, LLC, @ 214^th and 34^th Avenue W, by Vladan Milosavljevic to the date certain of March 14, 2006.  Motion Carried.

Councilmembers Krienke and Kaemingk returned to the council table.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Pro-Tem Corpron-Smith asked when the council could see a year end final report from Clerk-Treasurer Paula Swisher. Clerk-Treasurer Paula Swisher explained that there have been some very large discrepancies that she has been trying to correct with the checkbook and sewer billing in order to close 2005. Her goal is to have it done before the Clerk’s conference the week of March 20^th.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Councilmember Gipson will be absent next Tuesday March 7, 2006 and he attended the Police Department meeting last night and he learned a lot about the statistics on the traffic issues on Old Poplar Way and other areas of the City.

Councilmember Morgan attended the Snohomish County Steering Committee meeting last Wednesday. They discussed the MUGA boundries. The Snohomish County Planners spoke about population targets. The next night he attended the SCT meeting and a representative from the Governor’s office was there to hear their complaints.

Mayor Pro-Tem Corpron-Smith heard from Dee Williamson that she and her husband went in and planted some plants and the trees recently donated by Mr. Zimmerman at the Library. Dee also asked about a low voltage lighting option at the Library for the sign out front.

Adjournment

Councilmember Gipson moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to adjourn. Mayor ProTem Corpron-Smith declared the meeting adjourned at  8:13 PM.