Mayor Kaemingk called the regular Brier City Council Meeting to order at 7:01 PM and flag salute was given.

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Kaemingk Councilmembers Allen, Gallagher, Krienke, Lockhart, Marley, Othman and Parsons,

Staff: City Clerk-Treasurer Swisher and City Planner Lee Michaelis.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Alyson Templeton, Brier-Interested in better bus service in Brier and would like help finding a new location for the Brier Food Pantry. She would like to see Brier expand its commercial zone to help bring in more revenue for the city and also asked about food trucks and Airbnb's for added revenue in Brier.

Scott McGilton, Brier-Asked about food trucks in Brier as a source of revenue.

Rodrigo Sepulveda, Brier-Concerned about the city shortfall and thinks that the levy lift lid would have a greater chance of passing if the city asked for a smaller percentage. He would also like to appeal the 10% utility tax that has been added to the sewer/storm bills. He asked on his neighbor's behalf, when the Brier Park restroom project would be completed.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk attended the Mayor's Exchange in Olympia and shared legislative ideas. He also met with the Mayor of Pacific about policing issues, Mayors of Gold Bar and Woodway to discuss the Housing Accountability Act, attended 2 Snohomish County Mayor's meetings, regional aquatics board meeting, Snohomish County 911 meeting, Board of Health meeting regarding Pop-up Food Vendors and went to the new Lynnwood jail with Chief Hawley.

Councilmember Parsons has been attending meetings with the Mayor and Pace Engineer, John Forba, about Brier Park Restrooms, which he thinks will be completed by the end of the year. He attended the Park Board meeting, and they discussed the upcoming Egg Hunt. He also addressed the Public Works leaking roof and the possibility to repurpose the basketball court for multiple functions.

Councilmember Krienke discussed the Public Works leaking roof, met with Chief Hawley to review a policy document, worked on the new City website with the Vendor and attend the City staff meeting.

Councilmember Marley met with Chief to go over department documents.

Councilmember Allen listened to an AWC Legislative phone call.

Councilmember Gallagher attend Community Transit and reviewed Checks.

Councilmember Othman attended the Planning Commission meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of February 10, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of February 10, 2026., Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 17, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of February 17, 2026., Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the second plat alteration for the plat of Brier Landing (PM26-01) located at 3103, 3107, 3113, 3117, 3123, & 3126 227th Pl SW. City Planner Lee Michaelis gave a brief overview of the modifications: Approve the second plat alteration for the plat of Brier Landing (PM26-01) located at 3103, 3107, 3113, 3117, 3123, & 3126 227th Pl SW, Moved by Councilmember Parsons, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. There was Council discussion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Clerk-Treasurer Swisher told Council that there will be a workshop meeting on March 3^rd.

Mayor Kaemingk thanked the audience for attending.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the February 2026 Claims Checks and electronic payments.

February Claims Checks No. 47393 and 47394, Check No. 47398 through 47426, totaling $535,260.87. Motion: Approve February Claims Checks No. 47393 and 47394, Check No. 47398 through 47426, totaling $535,260.87, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

February Claim electronic payments totaling $3,989.14 Motion: Approve February Claim electronic payments totaling $3,989.14, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.