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: City Clerk Swisher, Utility Clerk Zenk and Interim City Planner Michaelis.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Gary Morgan Brier-asked about the drug and land use bills that were passed by the State legislature.

Steve DeKoekkoek, Brier-sent comments to the state legislator regarding the housing/density bills.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk shared that the efforts from the council and public works to hire the mole contractor was successful and the city will be able to host NNO and other events this summer.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting last Thursday.

Councilmember Marley reviewed Claims on July 7^th

Councilmember Rosman shared that past Councilmember John Joplin recently passed away.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of June 27, 2023. 7:19 PM Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of June 27, 2023. Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaemingk introduced the public hearing regarding The Estate of Dreams Plat Modification, located at 22215 Brier Rd (PM23-01). Interim City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the project. The applicant/developer of the project is proposing a revision to remove the sidewalk on the south side of the previously approved road design for 223^rd Pl SW.  The removal of the sidewalk would reduce the amount of grading needed and would allow three off-site trees to be retained. Pedestrian circulation would be maintained by providing a sidewalk on the north side of the new street that would connect Brier Rd. with the existing portion of 223rd Pl SW. There was council discussion.

Public hearing was opened at 7:22 PM

Eligio Fernando, Brier-stated safety concerns regarding the grading and the power pole currently present at the site.

Steve Dekoekkoek, Brier -stated he was in favor of the Plat Modification.

Public hearing was closed at 7:27 PM

Motion: Approve the Estate of Dreams Plat Modification, located at 22215 Brier Rd (PM23-01). Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 600 Izabella's Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Approval (SUB22-01). Interim City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the project. The proposal is a subdivision of three existing parcels totaling 5.87 acres, into twelve single family residential lots and a stormwater detention tract. The lots range in size from 12,500 square feet to 31,293 square feet. A single-family residence is located on each of proposed Lots 5, 7, and 9. These residences will remain as part of the project. There are existing accessory structures located on proposed Lot 8 that will be removed. All lots will be accessed via a new public road with a cul-de-sac, served by public water and sewer. Stormwater will be collected from rooftops, driveways, and roadways via a system of roof, yard, and driveway drains and catch basins. Water will then be routed to an onsite storm drainage detention facility located in Tract 999. There was council discussion. 7:47 PM Motion: Approve Resolution No. 600 Izabella's Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Approval (SUB22-01). Moved by Councilmember Nick, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Council discussion.

Motion: Amend the motion to request pedestrian access between lot 8 and 9 allowing for approximately a 12-foot easement. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. There was council discussion. Motion Failed. 7:50 PM

Original Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials: None

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the June 2023 Payroll Checks. Motion: Approve the June 2023 Payroll Check No. 44776, Checks No. 44809 through No. 44812 and EFT transactions in the amount of $190,328.74. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the June 2023 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the June 2023 Claim Checks No. 44808, Checks No. 44813 through No. 44841 in the amount of $51,998.97. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.