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, Councilmember Lockhart, Marley, Moran, Nick and Rosman.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, City Planner Michaelis, Utility Clerk Zenk

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

ML Dermorett, Brier-asked if we have any facilities within the city that are available for the public to go to when power goes out for an extended period of time.

Catie Corpron-Smith, Brier-She and her husband are moving out of Brier after 37 years and shared about her time volunteering and participating on the Park Board/City Council in Brier. She also wanted to thank the Council for the time they take working to improve the city.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Marley attended the Planning Commission meeting on November 16^th.

Councilmember Nick attended the Audit Entrance meeting.

Mayor Kaemingk has been attending the mayor's meetings regularly and shared the concern for the growing crime in other communities.

Councilmember Gallagher reviewed Checks, attended the Community Transit luncheon and attended the Audit Entrance meeting.

Mayor Kaemingk introduced City Prosecutor Darrel Johnson & Public Defender John Rongerude. City Prosecutor Darrel Johnson & Public Defender John Rongerude both gave an overview of their day-to-day tasks that they complete for the City of Brier.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of November 8, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of November 8, 2022. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of November 15, 2022. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of November 15, 2022. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaemingk opened the Public Hearing regarding the 2023 Preliminary Budget at 7:36 PM. Hisham Othman, Brier-asked about the Special Meeting that is being held next Tuesday the 29^th regarding the budget. Public Hearing was closed at 7:37 PM.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the Public Hearing regarding the Phillips Ridge Plat Modification, located at 22015 Old Poplar Way at 7:38 PM.

Joanne Westergard, Vine Road- Asked about project modifications and setbacks.

Planner Lee Michaelis did an overview of the projects modifications.

Pat Westergard, Brier-asked about modifications to the retaining wall.

Applicant Peter Spadafora, Edmonds-addressed the questions regarding the retaining wall modification.

Public Hearing was closed at 7:49 PM.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Phillips Ridge Plat Modification, located at 22015 Old Poplar Way. Motion: Approve the Phillips Ridge Plat Modification, located at 22015 Old Poplar Way. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for discussion the Phillips Ridge Right of Way use agreement, located at 22015 Old Poplar Way. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the agreement. There was Council discussion. Motion: Approve Phillips Ridge Right of Way use agreement, located at 22015 Old Poplar Way. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 486, Adopting the 2023 Annual Operating Budget. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 486, Adopting the 2023 Annual Operating Budget. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. There was Council discussion and appreciation for City Clerk-Treasurer Swisher for her work on the budget. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 488, amending the rates for Stormwater. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 488, amending the rates for Stormwater. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 485 approving a form change for the 2023 Property Tax Levy. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 485 approving a form change for the 2023 Property Tax Levy. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 485.A approving a form change for the 2023 EMS Levy. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 485.A approving a form change for the 2023 EMS Levy. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk explained that the Council would be having a special regular meeting next week, November 29^th to discuss the financial condition of the city.

Councilmember Rosman served at the MLT Food Bank today and shared that there was an overwhelming need.

City Clerk-Treasurer, Paula Swisher asked how many Councilmembers would be attending the Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet next week, invite was extended by Chris Young of Brier Pizza.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the November 2022 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the November 2022 Claim Checks No. 44200 through No. 44229 and EFT transaction in the amount of $101,866.27. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Executive Session:

Mayor Kaemingk came out of Executive Session to extend the time of the Executive Session by 17 minutes, returning at 9:15pm.

Mayor Kaemingk came out of Executive Session to extend the time of the Executive Session by 15 minutes, returning at 9:30pm.

Mayor Kaemingk came out of Executive Session to extend the time of the Executive Session by 15 minutes, returning at 9:45pm.

Council reconvened at 9:37 PM Motion: Approve authorization of Special Council to make a CR68 offer in the amount determined by Washington Cities Insurance Authority. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Adjournment:

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 9:37PM.