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, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Othman and Rosman

Absent: Councilmember Gallagher

Staff: Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and City Planner Michaelis

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk attended AWC Action Days in Olympia last week. He also attended his regular monthly meetings.

Councilmember Allen attended AWC Action Days in Olympia and gave an overview of the workshops he attended, one being Public Safety. He also attended the Parks Board meeting on the 12^th and the Legislative call on 21^st.

Councilmember Marley attended AWC Action Days in Olympia and gave an overview of the workshops he attended, one being Transportation.

Councilmember Rosman attended the Legislative call on the 21^st and shared reminders of upcoming bills that the council should contact their legislators about.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of February 11, 2025. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of February 11, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 18, 2025. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 18, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force. Motion: Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Romtec Amphitheater Proposal. Motion: Approve Romtec Amphitheater Proposal, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the Tree Installation Performance Bond for North Pacific Homes, located at 24230 Brier Rd in the amount of $18,900.00. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the project and recommended the release. Motion: Approve the Tree Installation Performance Bond for North Pacific Homes, located at 24230 Brier Rd in the amount of $18,900.00, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the Short Plat Improvements & Right of Way Restoration for North Pacific Homes located at 24224 & 24226 Brier Rd in the amount of $143,789.04 and $82,051.39. Motion: Approve to release the Short Plat Improvements & Right of Way Restoration for North Pacific Homes located at 24224 & 24226 Brier Rd in the amount of $143,789.04 and $82,051.39, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to re-appoint Leslie Hynes & Katie Dawson to the Park Board in Positions No. 4 & No. 7 with a term set to expire September 15, 2028. Motion: Approve the re-appointment of Leslie Hynes & Katie Dawson to the Park Board in Positions No. 4 & No. 7 with a term set to expire September 15, 2028, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval appoint Sheila Roark to the Park Board in Position No. 3 with a term set to expire September 15, 2028. Motion: Approve the appointment of Sheila Roark to the Park Board in Position No. 3 with a term set to expire September 15, 2028, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to re-appoint Kristin Ficker to the Planning Commission in Position No. 2 with a term set to expire January 31, 2027. Motion: Approve the re-appointment of Kristin Ficker to the Planning Commission in Position No. 2 with a term set to expire January 31, 2027, Moved by Councilmember Othman, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 609 supporting the Levy Lid Lift Proposition No. 1.

THE PUBLIC WAS AFFORDED AN APPROXIMATELY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EXPRESSION OF AN OPPOSING OR SUPPORTING VIEW ON THIS TOPIC.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the public comment period.

Steve DeKoekkoek, Brier-Wanted to address some questions he has seen online such as, can the deficit be fixed by decreasing overtime pay, does the City have reserve policies and should the Levy be focused on the deficit or is it mainly focused on the Police department.

Shawn Parsons, Brier-Wanted to know if levy proposals have been successfully approved by the citizens in the past.

Motion: Approve Resolution No. 609 supporting the Levy Lid Lift Proposition No. 1, Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Councilmember Rosman shared her thoughts on the Levy. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 610 adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 610 adopting the 2025 Fee Schedule, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to re-appoint Karl Rosman to Planning Commission, Position No. 1 with a term set to expire January 31, 2027. Motion: Approve the re-appointment of Karl Rosman to Planning Commission, Position No. 1 with a term set to expire January 31, 2027, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Scope of Work for Professional Civil Engineering Services for City of Brier Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Improvements. Motion: Approve the Scope of Work for Professional Civil Engineering Services for City of Brier Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Improvements, Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Councilmember Krienke amended the motion to include not to exceed $18,000.00. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to cancel the Workshop Meeting on March 4, 2025. Motion: Approve to cancel the Workshop Meeting on March 4, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the February 2025 Claim Vouchers (Checks).  Motion: Approve the February 2025 Claim Vouchers (Checks) No.46427 through No. 46430 and No.46435 through No. 46470, totaling $157,867.78, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the February 2025 Electric Payments, totaling $188.08. Motion: Approve the February 2025 Electric Payments, totaling $188.08, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of Voided Voucher (Checks) No.46384 for $210.00. Reason: No payment needed. Motion: Approve of Voided Voucher (Checks) No.46384 for $210.00. Reason: No payment needed, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.