Mayor Kaemingk called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

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

Absent: Councilmember Moran.

Staff: Deputy Clerk Snowden, Police Chief Almquist.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Jan Doran, Brier, attended the Snohomish County meeting regarding the housing project on 228^th St. SE in Bothell and is very concerned about the increased traffic issues on Brier roads surrounding the project and where the drivers will be re-directed during the project. She is also concerned about the dumping / pollution issues from the previous owners that are affecting Scriber Creek. Mayor Kaemingk responded by saying the City has expressed concerned about issues and encouraged residents to attend the County meetings to voice their concerns. Councilmember Krienke suggested the City do a traffic count to show the increase on Brier roads to provide to the County with solid numbers on the traffic increase.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk mentioned National Night Out as being a huge success. Chief Almquist gave an update and congratulated Lt. Ridout on a job well-done in organizing the event. The chief also mentioned that Officer Munn's first day with the department was today and that Officer Kendrick is no longer employed with the city so he is working on finding qualified applicants to fill the position.

Mayor Kaemingk stated that Lee Michaelis is a great fit and is already making suggestions for change. Tomorrow night is SeaScare and encouraged everyone to attend. He also mentioned that he and the Chief Almquist are part of the Emergency management Board and are learning a lot.

Councilmember Nick met with Chief Almquist on August 1st regarding vehicle maintenance issues.

Councilmember Gallagher reviewed checks and attended a Community Transit board meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of July 26, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of July 26, 2022. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for discussion about Park Facilities. He would like to create a priority list to include the Brier park restrooms, amphitheater and tennis courts. Council discussion.

Mayor Kaemingk opened discussion to cancel the August 16^th Council workshop meeting. Motion: Approval of the cancellation of the August 16^th Council workshop meeting. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the July 2022 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the July 2022 Payroll Checks No. 43912 through No. 23916 and EFT transactions in the amount of $163,576.01. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the July 2022 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the July 2022 Claim Check No. 43911, Checks No. 43917 and No. 43918, Checks No. 43920 and through No. 43939 in the amount of $151,240.89 and voided Check No. 43919. Reason: Incorrect amount paid; reissued with Check No. 43939. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM.