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 Allen, Gallagher, Krienke, Othman,

Marley, Lockhart, and Rosman.

Staff: City Planner Michaelis and City Attorney Dawn Reitan.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Kimberly Guadalupe, Brier-wanted to discuss the email she sent to Council regarding short term rentals in Brier. She would like to know how the decision was made on not allowing short term rentals in 2019.

Steve DeKoekkoek, Brier-wanted to thank the city on all the work it did on the Comprehensive Plan last year and would like to know if there is anything new to watch for in 2025.

Dave Johnson, Brier- He was unable to attend tonight's meeting and asked to have Mayor Kaemingk read his email into the record for the Public Hearing on the Levy Lid Lift Resolution.

Mayor Kaemingk read into the record at 7:12 PM: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Brier is now accepting requests to consider suggested amendments to the City of Brier Comprehensive Plan. This is the annual opportunity for the public to propose amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. By State law, amendments or revisions to the Plan generally may be considered only once a year. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on March 31, 2025.

Brier's Comprehensive Plan is the official public policy document to guide the City's growth and development over the coming years. Adopted by the City Council, the plan contains text, statistics and maps that are available on the City's website.

Applications for suggested amendments are available by contacting the City Planner, Lee Michaelis by phone at (425) 775-5440 or by email at cityplanner@ci.brier.wa.us.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember/Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher announced new liaisons for 2025. Councilmember Othman will be the Police liaison, Councilmember Krienke will be the Library liaison, Councilmember Marley will be the Planning liaison, Councilmember Lockhart will be the Public Works liaison and Councilmember Allen will be the Parks liaison.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting, Snohomish County Cities meeting and EOC Radio meeting.

Councilmember Allen was appointed the Snohomish County Community Housing & Development liaison.

Mayor Kaemingk was appointed as the Snohomish County Board of Health liaison. He also attended the DEM meeting, Mayor's meeting, Solid Waste meeting and the Regional Cities Meeting.

Councilmember Rosman attended the Legislative Update meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of January 14, 2025. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of January 14, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of January 21, 2025. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of January 21, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Kaemingk opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 501, regarding proposed Zoning Code Amendments for project review timelines. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the Ordinance. Public Hearing was opened at 7:23 PM. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak. Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 PM.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the public hearing the for A&V Klimenko Sewer Extension Latecomer Agreement located at 25^th Avenue W. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the Sewer Extension Latecomer Agreement and handed out an amended Exhibit B, Reimbursement Charges for Benefited Properties. Due to Councilmember Gallagher having a property involved in the Sewer Extension he recused himself and left the room. There was council discussion. Public Hearing was opened at 7:31 PM

Kimberly Guadalupe, Brier-asked for clarification on the Latecomer Agreement.

John Borga, Brier-distributed a statement addressing his concerns regarding the Latecomer Agreement to the council and audience. Mr. Borga read his statement into the record with some modifications. There was discussion amongst Council, City Staff and Mr. Borga. Public Hearing was closed at 8:12 PM.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Mayor's signature authorizing the A&V Klimenko Sewer Extension Latecomer Agreement located at 25^th Avenue W. Motion: Approve the A&V Klimenko Sewer Extension Latecomer Agreement located at 25^th Avenue W, as amended, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of City of Brier Proposition No. 1 – Brier Seeks Voter Approval for a Levy Lid Lift to fund Public Safety & Other Governmental Services.

Councilmember Rosman made a motion to amend the agenda to read City of Brier, Proposition No. 1 -Brier Seeks Voter approval for a Levy Lid Lift for funding Brier Police & Governmental Services. Motion: Approve to amend the agenda to read City of Brier, Proposition No. 1 -Brier Seeks Voter approval for a Levy Lid Lift for funding Brier Police & Governmental Services, Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

The public will be afforded an approximately equal opportunity for the expression of an opposing or supporting view on this topic.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk moved 9.B on the agenda before 9.A. Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 608, to place the City's Levy Lid Lift for funding Brier Police & Governmental Services on the Ballot on April 22, 2025. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 608, calling for a special election to be held April 25, 2025 to permit submission on the ballot authorizing a Levy Lid Lift for funding Brier Police & Governmental Services as presented, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Ordinance No. 501, regarding proposed Zoning Code Amendments for Project Review Timelines. Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 501, regarding proposed Zoning Code Amendments for Project Review Timelines, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Councilmember Gallagher asked if the FAQ had been completed for the city website.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to cancel the Workshop Meeting for February 4, 2025. Motion: Approve to cancel the Workshop Meeting for February 4, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Gallagher stated that he will likely not be at the February 25^th meeting.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the December 2024 Claim Vouchers (Checks). Motion: Approve the December 2024 Claim Vouchers (Checks) No. 46343 through 46345, Checks No. 46347, 46348, 46353 and 46354, totaling $81,739.32, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the December 31, 2024 Electronic Payment dated January 15, 2025, totaling $2,848.35. Motion: Approve the December 31, 2024 Electronic Payment dated January 15, 2025, totaling $2,848.35, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the January Claims Vouchers (Checks). Motion: Approve January 28, 2025 Claims Vouchers (Checks) No: 46299, 46300, 46304, 46341, 46342, 46346 and 46355 through 46383, totaling $478,878.67, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.