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 and City Planner Michaelis.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Steve Dekoekkoek, Brier-Asked what the next steps are for the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Michaelis went over the process.

Christopher Young, Camano Island-Shared that he has discussed the mixed-use business zone with City Planner Michaelis before and he was very helpful with information. Mr. Young would like to see the mixed-use business zone adjusted to 7500 sq. ft. per business and 5 stories tall instead of 3 stories.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk attended the Snohomish County Mayors meeting and spoke with Councilmember Mead and Senator Stanford and believes they will be helping with the funding of the Brier Park restrooms.

Councilmember Lockhart reviewed Claims and met with the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer Swisher to go over the Annual Report.

Councilmember Marley met with the Police Chief to go over an application.

Councilmember Rosman attended the Parks Board meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of September 10, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of September 10, 2024, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 17, 2024. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of September 17, 2024, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Councilmember Rosman wanted it corrected that only the Capital Facilities element was addressed during the Comprehensive Plan discussion. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the new Police Chief contract for Alexander Hawley. Motion: Approve the new Police Chief contract for Alexander Hawley, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the bid to clean the Brierwood Park stormwater vault by Aqualis for an amount not to exceed $43,000.00. Motion: Approve the bid to clean the Brierwood Park stormwater vault by Aqualis for an amount noy to exceed $43,000.00, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley.

There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the updated Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management. Motion: Approve the updated Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the Performance Assurance Bond for Seattle Pacific Homes final paving for 223^rd Pl SW, in the amount of $70,510.92. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview. Motion: Approve to release the Performance Assurance Bond for Seattle Pacific Homes final paving for 223^rd Pl SW, in the amount of $70,510.92, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 604-A, adopting the City's 2024 Comprehensive Plan & Development Regulation annual amendment docket. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 604-A, adopting the City's 2024 Comprehensive Plan & Development Regulation annual amendment docket, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Rosman shared that the Parks Board thought Seascare went well this year, and they would like to help the Police Department with next year's National Night Out.

Councilmember Gallagher asked if there would be a Workshop next week. Motion: Cancel the October 1^st workshop due to lack of business, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Lockhart shared that the City is very fortunate to have Chief Hawley and that despite reports of crime going down in Washington, the statistics would prove otherwise.

Councilmember Marley shared that he was in contact with a citizen who was very pleased with the care and response time from City Planner Michaelis regarding a matter.

Councilmember Lockhart also shared that when a neighbor reported a hornet's nest in Brier Park, Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and Public Works Supervisor Steve Smith were quick to respond and find a solution.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the September Claim Checks. Motion: Approve the September 2024 Claim Checks No. 46005 through No. 46007, Checks No. 46012 through 46047 and EFT transaction in the amount of $313,775.64 and voided check No. 46004. Reason: spelled vendor name incorrectly, re-issued, Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Councilmember Othman made a correction that the correct amount on the register is $313,775.59, not $313,775.64. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.