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, Moran, Nick and Rosman.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Snowden, Police Chief Almquist, City Attorney Dawn Reitan.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Christopher Young, Brier - requested the council change the ordinance regarding ATVs being allowed on City side streets as long as they are licensed, have street legal kits and the riders wear protective gear.

Gary Morgan, Brier - wanted to give the Council constructive criticism regarding the RFA flyer but was stopped by City Attorney Dawn Reitan citing Public Disclosure Commission rules.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk continues to meet with the Snohomish Co. Mayors discussing legislation regarding an ordinance about controlled substances in public areas.

Councilmember Marley reviewed claim checks on April 21.

Councilmember Gallagher met with Public Works and attended the Community Transit meeting.

Councilmember Rosman attended the legislative update on April 21.

City Clerk Swisher gave an update on the proposal to keep the library open after hours. WCIA has denied the proposal due to liability issues.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of April 11, 2023. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of April 11, 2023. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Police Chief Almquist gave an update on National Night Out. They are finding that since Brier Park is having issues with moles and the ground being uneven, they are having to look at different staging areas for the events.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration to cancel the May 2nd council workshop meeting. Motion: Approve the cancellation of the May 2nd council workshop meeting. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Nick. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the April 2023 Claim Checks.

Motion: Approve the April 2023 Claim Checks No. 44613 through No. 44616 and No. 44621 through No. 44651 in the amount of $117,905.08. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

Mayor Kaemingk stated that Council will recess at 7:21PM to Executive Session Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss potential litigation. No action will be taken. Motion: To recess to Executive Session to discuss potential litigation for approximately 30 minutes, returning at 7:55pm. No action will be taken. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried. The council reconvened at 7:57 PM.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.