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, Lockhart, Marley, Othman and Parsons.

Staff: City Clerk-Treasurer Swisher, City Planner Lee Michaelis, Chief Hawley and City Prosecutor Darrell Johnson.

Public Requests & Oral Communications:

Rayne Engle, Brier - talked about her concern about the safety on Brier Rd, the safety of kids, crosswalk safety and lighting, aggressive drivers and the traffic that will be produced due to the future Poplar Way overpass. Ms. Engle handed out safety suggestions that her and a group of Brier residents have compiled to the council.

Clary Flesch, Brier - is a BTMS student and shared that she is concerned about crosswalk safety and would like to see colored crosswalks, better lighting and flashing signs.

Nancy Bates, Brier - she is concerned about traffic impact and citizens safety. They would like to work with the Council to address this concern and get this topic on a future agenda.

Bob Crumbley, Brier - he has lived here for 36 years and is concerned about the increase in traffic and pedestrian safety.

Tiffany Austin, Brier - voiced is concerned about traffic safety in Brier.

Jim Miller, Brier - league of Women's Voters observer, introduced himself to the people in attendance.

Kristin Ficker, Brier - stated that she is part of the Edmonds School District boundary review committee. There will be changes to the boundaries in the next few years and they will be holding an open house at Meadowdale Middle School next Monday.

Reports of Committees & City Officials:

Councilmember Lockhart attended the Aquatic Regional meeting last week.

Councilmember Parsons shared the ongoing process of construction for Brier Park restrooms.

Councilmember Gallagher attended the Community Transit meeting and reviewed checks.

Councilmember Allen met with the Public Works Dept. and got a list of all the current equipment.

Councilmember Marley met with Chief Hawley.

Mayor Kaemingk attended his normal meetings, as well as the Regional Coordination meeting with the mayors to share ideas on how to save money and the Snohomish Board of Health meeting.

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Minutes of February 24, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Minutes of February 24, 2026, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Parsons. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 3, 2026. Motion: Approve the Brier City Council Workshop Minutes of March 3, 2026, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Public Works shop roof replacement bid for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with State Roofing. Motion: Approve the Public Works shop roof replacement bid for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with State Roofing, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Krienke. Motion Carried.

New Business:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval for the release of the Maintenance Assurance Bond for Select Homes, Inc. Short Plat, located at 21615 Poplar Way in the amount of $204,450.00. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the project. Motion: Approve the release of the Maintenance Assurance Bond for Select Homes, Inc. Short Plat, located at 21615 Poplar Way in the amount of $204,450.00, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval for the release of the Landscape Performance Bond for Nicholas Freyberg, located at 23310 Brier Rd in the amount of $38,255.52. City Planner Michaelis gave a brief overview of the project. Motion: Approve the release of the Landscape Performance Bond for Nicholas Freyberg, located at 23310 Brier Rd in the amount of $38,255.52, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Parsons. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the Police Clerk duties MOU between City of Brier and Teamsters Local Union No. 117. City Prosecutor Darrell Johnson gave his approval of this MOU and a brief review of why the police clerk duties being handled are very important for him to get his job done. Motion: Approve the Police Clerk duties MOU between City of Brier and Teamsters Local Union No. 117, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to release the bond for the roadway crack sealing project in the amount of $20,680.87.Motion: Approve the release of the bond for the roadway crack sealing project in the amount of $20,680.87, Moved by Councilmember Allen, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the agreement with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC Attorneys at Law for the Schroeder appeal hearing. City Prosecutor Darrell Johnson gave a brief overview of the case. City Clerk Treasurer Swisher shared a conversation she had with the attorney from PCVA. Motion: Approve the agreement with Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC Attorneys at Law for the Schroeder appeal hearing, Moved by Councilmember Krienke, Seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. There was council discussion. Motion Carried.

Miscellaneous Business by Call of Councilmembers & City Officials:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to cancel the Parks Board meeting of April 8, 2026, due to spring break.  Motion: Approve to cancel the Parks Board meeting of April 8, 2026, due to spring break, Moved by Councilmember Parsons, Seconded by Councilmember Lockhart. Motion Carried.

Mayor Kaemingk opened the discussion regarding the LEOFF 1 retiree Long Term Disability plan cost increase. City Clerk Treasurer Swisher gave a brief overview of the plan cost increase. There was council discussion.

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval to cancel next week's Workshop meeting. Motion: Approve to cancel next week's Workshop meeting, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Auditing of Accounts:

Mayor Kaemingk opened for consideration approval of the 2026 Claims Checks, Payroll checks and electronic payments.

February Claims Checks No. 47429 through 47474, totaling $166,362.10. Motion: Approve February Claims Checks No. 47429 through 47474, totaling $166,362.10, Moved by Councilmember Marley, Seconded by Councilmember Parsons. Motion Carried.

February voided Claim Check No. 47075 for $250.00. Reason: lost in the mail, reissued with Check No. 47427 and voided Claim Check No. 47412 for $1,593.73. Reason: duplicate invoice included on the check, corrected and re-issued for correct amount, Check No. 47428. Motion: Approve February voided Claim Check No. 47075 for $250.00. Reason: lost in the mail, reissued with Check No. 47427 and voided Claim Check No. 47412 for $1,593.73. Reason: duplicate invoice included on check, corrected and re-issued for correct amount, Check No. 47428, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Allen. Motion Carried.

February Payroll Checks No. 47395 through 47397, totaling $1,061.50. Motion: Approve February Payroll Checks No. 47395 through 47397, totaling $1,061.50, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

February Electronic Payroll payments totaling $199,162.34 Motion: Approve February Electronic Payroll payments totaling $199,162.34, Moved by Councilmember Gallagher, Seconded by Councilmember Marley. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

Mayor Kaemingk declared the meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.