Mayor Kaemingk called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Kaemingk, Councilmembers Gallagher, Joplin, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Nick, and Rosman,

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and Public Works Supervisor Smith.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk reported that the Brierwood pedestrian bridge will have a full inspection next week with the City Engineer.

Councilmember Nick reviewed claim checks on October 22nd, and the rebranding meeting on October 18th.

Councilmember Krienke attended the rebranding meeting on October 18th.

Councilmember Rosman attended the rebranding meeting on October 18th.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of October 12, 2021. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of October 12, 2021, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of October 19, 2021. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of October 19, 2021, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman.

Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Agreement with Invoice Cloud for electronic Bill Payment & Presentment. Motion: Approve the Agreement with Invoice Cloud for electronic Bill Payment & Presentment, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Joplin. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Easement Encroachment for 23234 39^th Ave W, for the purpose of constructing a new stone landscape wall. Motion Approve the Easement Encroachment for 23234 39^th Ave W, for the purpose of constructing a new stone landscape wall, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher.

Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for the review and discussion of the Gasline Mechanical Quote for Replacement of one HVAC Unit in 2021. The Council inquired about maintenance of the two systems and the infinity thermostat. Motion: Authorize the purchase of the high efficiency HVAC system from Gasline Mechanical in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00, Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaemingk opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 476, levying the General Property Taxes in 2022 at 7:20 PM. Mayor Kaemingk closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 PM.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the Public Hearing on the Preliminary 2022 Operating Budget at 7:23 PM. Mayor Kaemingk closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 PM.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 476, levying the General Property Taxes in 2022, Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 476, levying the General Property Taxes in 2022, Moved by Councilmember Joplin, Seconded by Councilmember Nick.

Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials: None.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the October 2021 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the October 2021 Claim Checks No. 43055,43057, 43058, 43064, 43065 and Checks No. 43067 through No. 43092 and EFT transactions in the amount of $81,505.15 and voided Check No. 42780. Reason: Lost in mail; reissued with check No. 43066, Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.