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

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Kaemingk, Councilmembers Gallagher, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Rosman, Allen and Othman.

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, Deputy Clerk Snowden, City Planner Michaelis, City Engineer John Forba and City Attorney Dawn Reitan.

Presentation:

Mayor Kaemingk welcomed Chief Bob Eastman, Asst. Chief Shawn Maxwell and PIO Leslie Haynes who gave the presentation regarding the South County Regional Fire Authority ballot measure. Council discussion and clarification questions were asked.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the floor for any public comments on the measure either pro or against the benefit charge.

Steve DeKoekkoek of Brier mentioned he found the RFA charges on his tax statement and asked for clarification regarding the "voted" and "non-voted" amount showing.

Joel Stuker of Brier, asked if his shop that is located on his property is counted as part of the total square footage of property.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Ms. Crumbley of Brier asked about traffic calming techniques and police enforcement on Brier Rd.

Steve DeKoekkoek asked how often the project of cleaning the catch basins is done and if we use our own equipment.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Lockhart reviewed claims on July 22^nd

Mayor Kaemingk attended Snohomish County Mayor's meeting and committee meetings.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting, sat in the radio room and Snohomish County Cities meeting.

Councilmember Rosman also attended the Snohomish County Cities meeting, attended the Parks Board meeting, the Music in the Park event went well and also listened to the Snohomish County Planning Commission meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of July 9, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of July 9, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of July 16, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of July 16, 2024. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the catch basin cleaning By Whirlwind Clean & Green in an amount not to exceed $22,266.19. Motion: Approve the catch basin cleaning By Whirlwind Clean & Green in an amount not to exceed $22,266.19. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the public hearing for Morgan Management, LLC by Kimberley Guadalupe, located at 21557 35^th Pl. W., for a Home Occupation business license for a private pool rental. Mayor Kaemingk opened the public hearing at 7:52 PM. Mayor Kaemingk and Councilmember Krienke stated they live within 300 feet of the property but do not have any ties to the property. Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Snowden gave a brief overview of the license and gave staff recommendations to allow the added square footage surrounding the pool for health and safety reasons and that parking be required to be on her property, not on the 30 ft. easement/private drive. Ms. Guadalupe responded and stated she did not feel supported by staff in this process. She addressed the parking issue stating she didn't agree the cities definition of "Street" with not being able to use the 30ft easement for her business. She is in support of the size of the usable area of the pool for health and safety reasons. She also addressed the letters of opposition and that she had reached out to them before this hearing. Mayor Kaemingk asked for public comment, hearing none, closed the public hearing at 8:14 PM. Motion: Approval of the Home Occupation business license for a private pool located at 21557 35^th Pl W. with the recommended conditions as stated in the staff report. Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried. Council discussion and follow-up questions for Ms. Guadalupe. City Attorney Reitan clarified the definition of "Street" for the record. Motion Carried.

Consideration Of Bids, L.I.D.S & Related Matters:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration to accept the 228^th St/Old Poplar Way Drainage Improvement Project. City Engineer John Forba reviewed the project details. Motion: Approve to accept the 228^th St/Old Poplar Way Drainage Improvement Project. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

City Clerk Treasurer Swisher addressed the accusations made toward staff by Ms. Guadalupe in the Home Occupation business license approval process.

Councilmember Rosman asked the City Engineer John Forba about the TIB grant application for replacement of the flashing beacons on Brier Rd. Council discussion.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration to cancel August 6th Council workshop meeting. Motion: Cancel the August 6^th Council workshop meeting. Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the June 2024 Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the June 2024 claim checks no. 45842 through no. 45873 and eft transactions in the amount of $90,882.78. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:57 PM