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

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher, Councilmembers Allen, Councilmember Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Othman and Rosman.

Absent: Mayor Kaemingk.

Staff: City Planner Michaelis and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Snowden.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Jim Miller, Brier, is attending the council meeting on behalf of the League of Women's Voters to document the meeting in a complete, factual and unbiased form to be sent into the League and publish to the public using social media and print.. By publishing the doings of the Council more broadly, this is in hopes to strengthen the relationship between the citizens and the Council.

Shelby, who is with Congresswoman DelBene's office and is the Snohomish County Council liaison stopped by to say hi.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Rosman met with Chief Hawley to discuss items for the upcoming FAQ.

Councilmember Gallagher reviewed claims checks, attended the Community Transit meeting and sat in the radio room.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of May 27, 2025. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of May 27, 2025. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Hearings:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened the Public Hearing and consideration of Home Occupation Business license No. 605892550, located at 3102 232^nd St SW, by Sarah Seitz for Sweet Brier Floral. The public hearing opened at 7:04 PM. Deputy Clerk-Treasurer gave a brief overview of the proposed business. Ms. Seitz introduced herself and spoke about her business. She also asked if the Council could look into changing the 35-ft set back rule for this type of situation. The public hearing was closed at 7:09 PM. No comments from the public. There was council discussion regarding the 35-ft setback of the floral cart and updating the Brier Municipal Code. Motion: Approve Home Occupation Business License No. 605892550 for Sarah Seitz located at 3102 232^nd St SW, Brier as submitted with the amendment of deleting the condition requested by staff. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

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

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval to accept the bid and award the contract for the rapid flashing beacons to Reaper Construction for an amount not to exceed $115,000.00. Motion: Approve the bid and award the contract for the rapid flashing beacons to Reaper Construction for an amount not to exceed $115,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Rosman, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval to accept the bid and award the contract for the amphitheater site work to Always Active Services, LLC for an amount not to exceed $165,000.00. Motion: Approve the bid and award the contract for the amphitheater site work to Always Active Services, LLC for an amount not to exceed $165,000.00. Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions & Orders:

Mayor Pro-Tem Gallagher opened for consideration approval of Resolution No. 612, consideration of the resolution of Council's intent to amend the zoning code to allow Assisted Living Facilities in the Neighborhood Business Zone and the Single-Family Residential RS-12,500 zone.  This is not the resolution for the amendment but intended to direct Staff to begin the code amendment process. Motion: Approve Resolution No. 612 to direct staff to begin on the code amendment process to amend the zoning code to allow Assisted Living Facilities in the Neighborhood Business Zone and the Single-Family RS-12,500 zone. Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Rosman. Motion Carried.