Mayor Colinas 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, and Corpron-Smith. Councilmember Morgan arrived at 7:35 PM. Councilmember Gem arrived at 7:38 PM.

Absent:             Councilmember Gipson.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

Reports of Committees & City Officials: None.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of November 21, 2006. Councilmember Krienke moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of November 21, 2006. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Consent Agenda which includes Brier City Council Minutes of November 14, 2006, approval of fuel purchase up to 4,368.77 from the lowest priced vendor, and adoption of Brier Park master plan. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Kaemingk seconded to approve the Consent Agenda that includes Brier City Council Minutes of November 14, 2006, approval of fuel purchase up to 4,368.77 from the lowest priced vendor, and adoption of Brier Park master plan. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Colinas opened the Public Hearing on the proposed 2007 Final Budget.

Scott Warner was pleased that we are staying on track and keeping comparable dollars in the general fund compared to several years ago. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened the Public Hearing at 7:40PM on Business License #BR06-061 by Michael Lowe for Around the Sound Appraisals located at 2283 219^th Pl SW, Brier. Jim Cutts gave a brief over view of the application. The Mayor closed the hearing at 7:41PM.

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to approve Business License #BR06-061 by Michael Lowe for Around the Sound Appraisals located at 2283 219^th Pl SW, Brier. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened the Public Hearing on Business License #BR06-062 by Tina Hastings for Brier Nails located at 23420 Brier Rd, Brier. Jim Cutts gave a brief over view of the application. Tina Hastings was present and provided her licenses, and offered to be available to answer questions. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:46PM. There was council discussion. Councilmember Nick moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to approve Business License #BR06-062 by Tina Hastings for Brier Nails located at 23420 Brier Rd, Brier. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas asked the council to move the Public Hearing on Business License #BR06-073 by Jason and Sarah Eggebraaten for E & E Electric located at 23826 35^th Ave W, Brier, to give the staff more time to work on this application. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to move the Public Hearing to the December 12, 2006 regular council meeting. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Councilman Krienke wanted to let everyone know that he is a friend of Linda Neumann who is one of the parties involved the up coming lot line adjustments. He stated that he has no vested interest in these projects. Jim Cutts discussed the proposed changes. Jim Egge was present to represent Phoenix Development and he discussed the intentions of the development and the need for the lot line adjustments.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the approval of Lot Line Adjustment LL06-001 for Fernela & Charles Strouss at 2714 241^st Pl SW, and 24125 Brier Rd. Councilmember Krienke moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve Lot Line Adjustment LL06-001 for Fernela & Charles Strouss at 2714 241^st Pl SW, and 24125 Brier Rd. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the approval of Lot Line Adjustment LL06-002 for Linda Neumann at 24229 Brier Rd.  Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve Lot Line Adjustment LL06-002 for Linda Neumann at 24229 Brier Rd. making note that there was a miscalculation on the staff report with regard to square footage. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the approval of Lot Line Adjustment LL06-003 for Linda Neumann at 24229 and 24315 Brier Rd. Councilmember Nick moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve Line Adjustment LL06-003 for Linda Neumann at 24229 and 24315 Brier Rd. making note that there was a miscalculation on the staff report with regard to square footage.  Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas asked the council to move consideration of the approval of Lot Line Adjustment LL06-004 for William Lamb and Nancy Mikolasy at 2704 241^st Pl SW and 2714 241^st Pl SW to a date certain of January 9^th, 2007. Councilmember Krienke moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to continue the discussion of Lot Line Adjustment LL06-004 for William Lamb and Nancy Mikolasy at 2704 241^st Pl SW and 2714 241^st Pl SW to a date certain of January 9, 2007. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 337 Levying the 2007 Property Tax. Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve Ordinance No. 337 Levying the 2007 Property Tax.  Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 339 amending where fines paid for controlled substances in receipted. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Gem moved and Councilmember Morgan seconded to approve Ordinance No. 339 amending where fines paid for controlled substances in receipted. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 342 amending applicable sewer rates for 2007. Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Gem seconded to approve Ordinance No. 342 amending applicable sewer rates for 2007.  There was Council discussion. A roll call vote was taken with Krienke, Morgan and Kaemingk opposed; Nick, Corpron-Smith and Gem for. Motion Failed.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 341 adopting the 2007 final budget. Councilmember Morgan moved and Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded to approve Ordinance No. 341 adopting the 2007 final budget making the following changes to exhibit “A” changing the Sewer Fund revenues to $1,380,534 and leaving an estimated ending balance of $992,388.  A unanimous roll call vote Carried the Motion.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 493 recommending that the Snohomish County council place an emergency moratorium for LDMR Developments. There was Council discussion. Councilmember Kaemingk moved and Councilmember Krienke seconded to approve Resolution No. 493 recommending that the Snohomish County council place an emergency moratorium for LDMR Developments.  Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Mayor Colinas wanted to remind everyone that the tree lighting is this Saturday. He also wanted to remind everyone of the Timberline neighborhood food drive.

Councilmember Corpron-Smith seconded the invite to the tree lighting on Saturday as well as the opportunity for the council to help out with the Timberline food drive.

Councilmember Nick stated that the new street sweeper is out and looking good and doing a good job.

Adjournment

Councilmember Corpron-Smith moved and Councilmember Nick seconded to adjourn. Mayor Colinas declared the meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.