Mayor Colinas called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:35:19 PM  and the flag salute was given.

Roll Call:                 

PRESENT:                                  Mayor Colinas; Councilmember Gem, Krienke, Nick and Steele. Councilmember Gipson arrived at 7:59:48 PM.

ABSENT:                                    Councilmember Corpron-Smith and Kaemingk.

STAFF:                                       Clerk-Treasurer Swisher; City Planner Gaudette.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Marcel Maddox with the US Census Bureau gave a brief explanation of the census process and how the city can help with the upcoming 2010 census.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Steele reminded everyone that September 28^th is the ESCA 25^th anniversary open house. She attended the Library Board meeting on September 9^th and will attend the ESCA board meeting this Thursday, September 24^th.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of September 8, 2009. Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to approve the Brier City Council Minutes of September 8, 2009. Councilmember Steele SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 15, 2009. Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to approve Brier City Council Minutes of September 15, 2009. Councilmember Steele SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of the consent agenda which includes approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Vehicle Services with the City of Mountlake Terrace, approval of the Interlocal Agreement for 38^th Ave Sewer Extension with the City of Mountlake Terrace, and authorization of the Purchase and Installation of the Bobcat Park Playground Equipment in an amount not to exceed $38,100 including WSST of 9.5%, utilizing the Washington State collective purchasing process. Councilmember Steele made a MOTION to approve the consent agenda as listed. Councilmember Krienke SECONDED. Motion Carried.

New Business, Petitions, Communications, Applications & Appeals:

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval and authorization for the Mayor to contract with Pacific Piling & Undercutting for up to $4,591 + tax with an additional $500 contingency and Layfield Inc. for up to $6,502 + tax to initiate repairs to the Old Poplar Way detention pond. Councilmember Krienke made a MOTION to approve and authorize the Mayor to contract with Pacific Piling & Undercutting for up to $4,591  + tax with an additional $500 contingency and Layfield Inc. for up to $6,502 + tax to initiate repairs to the Old Poplar Way detention pond. Councilmember Gem SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the approval of Conditional Use Permit CU09-001 allowing Snohomish county Fire District 1 to build a Fire Station in a Residential zone located at 21206 Poplar Way. City Planner Gaudette gave a brief overview of the permit.  Councilmember Krienke made a MOTION to approve Conditional Use Permit CU09-001 allowing Snohomish county Fire District 1 to build a Fire Station in a Residential zone located at 21206 Poplar Way making an adjustment to the fulfillment timeline and changing it to a 2 year commitment and adopting the September 17^th recommendation. Councilmember Nick SECONDED. There was council discussion. Gary Aleshire, Assistant Chief for Fire District 1, gave an overview of the traffic lights that will be used to control traffic during an emergency. 8:29:23 PM Motion carried.

Mayor Colinas called for a 5 minute recess at 8:29:52 PM. The Council returned at 8:36:49 PM.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the confirmation to reappoint Craig Harris to the Park Board Position No. 6 with a term expiring September 15, 2013. Councilmember Steele made a MOTION to approve the reappointment of Craig Harris to the Park Board Position No. 6 with a term expiring September 15, 2013. Councilmember Gipson SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration the confirmation to reappoint Stephany West to the Park Board Position No. 5 with a term expiring September 15, 2013. Councilmember Gem made a MOTION to approve the reappointment of Stephany West to the Park Board Position No. 5 with a term expiring September 15, 2013. Councilmember Gipson SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Consideration of BIDS, L.I.D.S & Related Matters

Mayor Colinas opened for consideration approval of and to award the Bid for the Balsam Park Sewer Local Improvement District 09-01 to RJ Lampers Construction Company in the amount of $208,567.32 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on the project contract. City Engineer Jason Henry gave a brief overview of the project and the bid process. Councilmember Steele made a MOTION to approve the Bid for the Balsam Park Sewer Local Improvement District 09-01 to RJ Lampers Construction Company in the amount of $208,567.32 and authorize the Mayor’s signature on the project contract. Councilmember Gipson SECONDED. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials

Mayor Colinas discussed the upcoming budget process.

Councilmember Gipson attended the CT Executive Committee meeting on September 21. He will miss the October 6^th council meeting.

Adjournment

Councilmember Nick made a MOTION to adjourn. Councilmember Gem SECONDED. Mayor Colinas declared the meeting adjourned at 8:58 PM.