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

Roll Call:

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

Absent: Councilmember Krienke.

Staff: Chief Hawley, Planner Michaelis and Clerk-Treasurer Swisher.

Public Requests & Oral Communications: None.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Chief Hawley gave a brief overview of how the department is doing. He stated that we have three applicants in the hiring process, which include the Oral Board interviews on July 9th. He introduced Sergeant Fauvelle. Sergeant Fauvelle shared his background with council.

Mayor Kaemingk reported that the ballfield grooming machine has arrived. He spent some time at Brier Elementary for Sea Cucumber Day and Brier-Terrace Middle school where he participated in a career fair. He attended a regional aquatics meeting at Mountlake Terrace, the purpose was to see what cities would be interested in pooling together to help the Mountlake Terrace pool and pavilion. He attended 3 days at the Snohomish County courthouse to watch one of our cases being handled by our Prosecutor.

Councilmember Allen mentioned that Sea Cucumber Day was June 18^th at Brier Elementary and also attended the Parks Board meeting on June 11, 2025.

Councilmember Gallagher reviewed checks and participated in the Snohomish County Law & Justice advisory committee.

Councilmember Marley attended the Planning Commission meeting on June 18, 2025.

Mayor Kaemingk stated that he will be meeting with Verdant on June 25 to discuss their grant opportunities and to request their assistance in replacing our Brier Park bathrooms.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the discussion with Clerk-Treasurer Swisher regarding possible revenue options moving forward.  Clerk-Treasurer Swisher gave an overview of items that we could pursue such as a Transportation Benefit District, utility tax on sewer/stormwater and increase the utility tax on water.

As Regional Fire Authority Liaison Clerk-Treasurer Swisher reported on changes that will be occurring at the Brier fire station that includes increasing staffing from 3 to 5 firefighter/EMS personnel.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of June 10, 2025. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of June 10, 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 June 17, 2025. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of June 17, 2025, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened the discussion regarding trees that have been deemed necessary to remove near the Dundee neighborhood sign and one by the Public Works shop. Motion: Approve the bid from State Roofing in an amount not to exceed $24,100.00 to remove the trees near the Dundee neighborhood sign and by the Public Works shop, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Councilmember Rosman recommended a tree inventory for public right of way. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk stated that we have no business for the July 1, 2025, workshop meeting. Motion: Cancel the July 1, 2025, workshop meeting, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the June 2025 Claim Checks and Electronic Payments.

June 2025 Claim Checks No. 46746 through 46775 in the amount of $120,135.26. Motion: Approve the June 2025 Claim Checks No. 46746 through 46775 in the amount of $120,135.26, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

June 2025 Claim Electronic Payments totaling $1,221.10. Motion: Approve the June 2025 Claim Electronic Payments totaling $1,221.10, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business Continued:

Councilmember Rosman gave her resignation as councilmember in position #4 effective immediately as she is moving out of state and is subsequently resigning from her appointment to the Technical Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Kaemingk discussed all the valuable things that Councilmember Rosman has been a part of in her time on the council. Councilmembers thanked her for her work.

Councilmember Allen stated that he would like to fill the remainder of the term for position #4. Motion: Appoint Councilmember Allen to finish the remainder of the term for position #4, Moved by Councilmember Othman, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Councilmember Allen resigned from his At-Large position.

Councilmember Marley stated that he would like to see the At-Large position placed on an upcoming agenda. Motion: Discuss the potential appointment to the At-Large position on July 15th, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. There was council discussion. Gallagher amended the motion to the July 8^th regular meeting. Councilmember Marley agreed to the amendment. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.